Official Packers 2025 Off-Season Thread

@SteveLuke posted:

Sure looks like Jacobs has not yet been apprised of the Cardinal rule that all Packer players are expected to abide by; never, ever publicly mention roster deficiencies, no matter how glaring the deficiency might be.

Hate to think what blasphemy Josh might utter next?

I mean, given his declaration that the team obviously needs help at WR and the franchise's refusal to use a 1st round pick on the position, I sure hope for Josh's sake he does not make reference to the fact that one SB participant (Philly) dared to use not 1, not 2, but 3 recent 1st round picks on WRs and the other (KC) took a WR in round 1 of last year's draft.

Someone ought to let Josh know that, in Green Bay, locker room "leaders" must praise the roster as being on the cusp of another Super Bowl win even though his comments about the team needing a WR, D-End and DB are obvious and apparent to any fan with a pulse.

And don't forget, the youngest roster, too.

"When he figures it out, he's gonna be special!"

Let's hope Year 6 is when it happens!

What was @iAM_JoshJacobs biggest takeaway from year 1 with Jordan Love?? 💪📈

"Oh this dude got it. He DEFINITELY got it. It's just about putting it together on a consistent basis... He's gonna be SPECIAL." @heykayadams @packers @jordan3love | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/p7pIXRwK8R

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) February 5, 2025

@michiganjoe posted:

.@heykayadams asked Josh Jacobs this morning on Radio Row if he thinks the Packers need to add a piece.

Jacobs: "I think we need like three."

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) February 5, 2025

Josh Jacobs on his off-season wishlist for the Packers: “We need a WR - a real WR. Love the guys we have but we need a proven #1”

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) February 5, 2025

https://www.si.com/nfl/dontayv...tion-packers-need-wr

I don't have a problem with Jacobs or what he says, past or present.
If he wants to be a leader of this team, he's damn sure earned it.
And I think he has the respect of his teammates.

In this particular case, any of the receivers can take it as being slighted, or they can take it as a challenge to improve their play.

Fuck Wontayvion! Catch the fucking ball with some sort of regularity slapdick! Then you can thumbs down the All Pro!

This just solidifies my inclination to revamp that position group via signing a number one through Free Agency, and then using our second pick on another WR. Keep Reed as our slot, wait for Watson to come back, and let the other guys fight for the 5th spot.

@Packiderm posted:

The way folks are reacting you'd think he said something Looney Tunes like the Packers were going to displace all the Viking fans and make them move someplace else.

What's so looney tunes about that?

I don't think what JJ said is looney, I'm not used to it being done in GB. If his words were to prod Gute into getting someone as #1 WR and to kick the current WRs into becoming better, then bravo for him. He's going about it publicly, which is interesting, but maybe he's felt like they don't/didn't listen privately. If it makes the team better, I'm all for it. It looks like JJ stuck a burr under Wicks' saddle, so maybe he works out a little more, concentrates a little harder, and gets more consistent.

It's not facing adversity/truth that counts, it's what you do about it that does.

We love it when athletes speak out, especially when we agree with them.

A fine example in this thread.  JJ says we need 3 more and a #1 one.  Huzzahs from all.  

Wicks throws a bit of shade on that.  Response, shut up and CTFB.

@Boris posted:

You and your teammates needbto STOP dropping passes.

Do YOU want to see Davante back in Green & Gold? #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/rg5CNQTj6v

— ESPN Madison (@ESPNMadison) February 6, 2025

He's too old. He's washed. Can't do it anymore. Blah blah blah blah blah...... Get him back in Green Bay. PERIOD!!! He will help the current receiver room.

A Bounty Paper Towels letterman's jacket was not on my bingo card...

.@iAM_JoshJacobs DOUBLES DOWN on his comments about the Green Bay #Packers needing a veteran WR. 🧀 It's all about elevating the entire group.#LockedOnPackers #GreenBay #GoPackGo @Peter_Bukowski pic.twitter.com/7jvbJbyeFv

— Locked on Packers (@lockedonpackers) February 6, 2025

Holding my breath? nope.

But Ambassador Jacobs who knows Maxx well, I don't doubt has already greased the wheels endorsing GB.

I just don't know if Gute will cough up the draft capital to make this happen.

Ian Rapoport basically said Maxx Crosby wants to be a Packer...

"Crosby might welcome the change, particularly if it's to a playoff team where he knows people (e.g. Green Bay)."

Amongst all the available edges, I think Crosby has by far the best shot to end up a Packer. pic.twitter.com/KQUrZ2h7R0

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) February 10, 2025

Who's bringing the jell-o pudding pops?

@packerboi posted:

Holding my breath? nope.

But Ambassador Jacobs who knows Maxx well, I don't doubt has already greased the wheels endorsing GB.

I just don't know if Gute will cough up the draft capital to make this happen.

Ian Rapoport basically said Maxx Crosby wants to be a Packer...

"Crosby might welcome the change, particularly if it's to a playoff team where he knows people (e.g. Green Bay)."

Amongst all the available edges, I think Crosby has by far the best shot to end up a Packer. pic.twitter.com/KQUrZ2h7R0

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) February 10, 2025

Ain't gonna be the "want to" that gets this deal over the line, it's gonna be draft picks. Gutey not gonna deal what the Raiders want for him...just not happening.

I think 17 is done following his QB buddies around...GB is a great fit for him...he sees how good 10 can be and wants to be a part of that (I think).

I just don’t see it happening

Is he THE answer?  I’m not sure.

He's not going anywhere unless the Jests cut him or he's traded. Simple as that.

Yo Tae @tae15adams pull bac Up

— K9 (@keiseannixon) February 11, 2025

@Pikes Peak posted:

Is he THE answer?  I’m not sure.

He'd be at least PART of the answer.

Are those Mason Crosby's arms?

what if we package Van Ness for Crosby, I can get behind that

@DurangoDoug posted:

He's not going anywhere unless the Jests cut him or he's traded. Simple as that.

Schefter says they're going to cut him because his contract makes him untradeable.

That means he will be UFA...so he will go to the highest bidder. He also speculates about $10M per season would be the top of his market since the market will be full of younger, capable guys (Cupp, Deebo, Higgins, Diggs, Godwin, Hollywood Brown, etc.)

So it costs Packers zero draft picks (Gutey goes from 6 to Midnight), and they have the cap space...yes he's 32...but he knows the offense, and wants to be here. Watson is done best case till November...and even so...to me, this falls into the no-brainer category, because it's not going to cost you picks and/or a $25M+ contract (Higgins).

@"We"-Ka-Bong posted:

what if we package Van Ness for Crosby, I can get behind that

Package...I don't think that word means what you think it means...

@Chongo posted:

Schefter says they're going to cut him because his contract makes him untradeable.

That means he will be UFA...so he will go to the highest bidder. He also speculates about $10M per season would be the top of his market since the market will be full of younger, capable guys (Cupp, Deebo, Higgins, Diggs, Godwin, Hollywood Brown, etc.)

Weighing availability along with production, I'd take DA over everyone on that list but Higgins and even he has missed a lot of games lately.  I'd prefer Kupp IF he stays healthy.

Price is everything here.  Don’t over spend, except maybe on Max and Garret.

Tae and a pass rush. Draft for the depth

Adams & Edge in Free agency, then draft both positions within the first 4 rounds.

Boo-lager casts some down on whether or not Watson can contribute in 2025...

Doesn't matter.  At best he's back to playing snaps in Nov/Dec.  You need to fill his void and improve the WR room overall before TC.  Watson needs to be thought of as gravy.

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@Chongo posted:

Package...I don't think that word means what you think it means...

You could put him in a box and slap a shipping label on it.  Now it’s a package.

@titmfatied posted:

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Sounds like this guy thinks Darnold is gone, too. Starting around the 5:16 mark on this video.

@BrainDed posted:

You could put him in a box and slap a shipping label on it.  Now it’s a package.

I'm taking all this with a grain of salt.   Nothing on Packers.com about it. The story was from a sight called Fanentrance dated Feb. 13, 2025.

In a move that has delighted both fans and the front office, Jaire Alexander, the star cornerback of the Green Bay Packers, has agreed to restructure his contract, reducing his salary to free up valuable salary cap space. This decision will allow the Packers to bolster their roster with new signings ahead of the 2025-2026 NFL season, a crucial step in strengthening their team for the upcoming campaign.

Alexander’s original salary for the 2025 season was set at $16.15 million, which included a significant cap hit for the Packers. However, in his agreement to restructure, Alexander has voluntarily reduced his salary by half, bringing it down to just $8.075 million. This reduction gives the Packers nearly $8 million in additional cap space, which can now be used to bring in much-needed talent across different positions.

Alexander, one of the league’s top cornerbacks, has been a standout for the Packers since being drafted in 2018. His ability to shut down top wide receivers and his playmaking skills have made him a fan favorite and a leader on the defense. Despite his own success, Alexander has always emphasized his team-first mentality, and this contract restructure is a clear demonstration of that.

“I’m excited to continue playing in Green Bay, and I’m glad I could help create the cap space needed for the team to bring in new players,” said Alexander. “We’re building something special here, and I want to be a part of it for years to come.”

It’s fake

Whether it's fake or not, you won't hear anything about it from Packers.com until the ink is dry. A few videos of training camp during the dry season is about the only thing that site is good for anymore.