To wallow in redundance sounds kind'a original to me!quote:Originally posted by pablopackerfan:
Your burning desire to be original while wallowing in redundancy amuses me.
You know, this ticks me off. He's rated the #3 center in the NFL and we let him go. Listen, it smacks of hubris to take a team just a year removed from the super bowl and let guys walk and think we can just plug in a rookie and be back in contention next year. It takes time to learn to play in this league.
And now Jarrett Bush is shopping around. I say sign him. He's one of our top special teams guys. I'd also sign Howard Green. He may not be great, but he's not bad depth at NT.
As for Pat Lee, Ryan Grant, and Walden, I don't really care. But we already have serious needs at OLB, DL, and DB. Adding a solid starting Center is really stretching it! Let's at least keep Bush and Green--they won't break the piggy bank, Ted!!!!!!
And now Jarrett Bush is shopping around. I say sign him. He's one of our top special teams guys. I'd also sign Howard Green. He may not be great, but he's not bad depth at NT.
As for Pat Lee, Ryan Grant, and Walden, I don't really care. But we already have serious needs at OLB, DL, and DB. Adding a solid starting Center is really stretching it! Let's at least keep Bush and Green--they won't break the piggy bank, Ted!!!!!!
quote:Originally posted by cuqui:
This isn't about fit. If it was Wells would have re-signed with Green Bay. Its all about the benjamins.
It has Marco Rivera redux written all over it. He got his ring, now he's got his bling too. Although I do have to say I think the Rams are going to be very good, very soon.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
Although I do have to say I think the Rams are going to be very good, very soon.
Who will coordinate their new defense in 2012 ?
Wells plays offense, so he doesn't have to worry about that. 
I never saw Wells as highly as others did. I think he did a good job but was not a difference maker on offense. He didn't make mistakes but I never saw him dominate a DT one on one in either pass blocking or run blocking. Now I don't know how they rate OL performance, but I had the feeling that the team rarely put Wells in the position to have to block a DT one on one on a consistent spot. He got by on being smart and not making mistakes, and that's not worth $6m a year.
I'm not an expert on o-lineman, but I just don't think Wells was a $6m a year center. I'd say he was more of a $3m a year center. We'll see if TT can replace him, but we have a lot of important players hitting free agency soon and if I had to weigh keeping Wells while possibly losing Lang, Raji, CMIII, etc., it's a no brainer to me.
I'm not an expert on o-lineman, but I just don't think Wells was a $6m a year center. I'd say he was more of a $3m a year center. We'll see if TT can replace him, but we have a lot of important players hitting free agency soon and if I had to weigh keeping Wells while possibly losing Lang, Raji, CMIII, etc., it's a no brainer to me.
I would guess you and TT are pretty even in your line of thinking on this one CU.
The Packers front office made the decision last fall when they could not agree on an extension with him
While his move to St. Louis is recent, the decision to move on wasn't
While his move to St. Louis is recent, the decision to move on wasn't
Jeff Saturday is apparently on their radar.
per ESPN Saturday is talking with the Broncos so he can join Peyton.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
It has Marco Rivera redux written all over it.
This seems a little more Rivera-like...
And this isn't to say I'd be against it. But with Saturday being 36 years old, he doesn't fit the TT mold. I really hope he would be open to a one-year deal 'cause that is what I bet TT offers (if he even makes an offer).
Isn't Saturday like 38 years old?
quote:Originally posted by Satori:
The Packers front office made the decision last fall when they could not agree on an extension with him
While his move to St. Louis is recent, the decision to move on wasn't
So, you're saying that train has left the station?
I like Konz, I feel he has Nick Mangold potential. I also like Michigan C David Molk in round 3. He has Scott Wells potential, meaning he's undersized, but he's fundamentally sound and plays with a chip on his shoulder because of his size. I don't think he could step in right away, but a band-aid like Saturday would work until Molk or any other developmental Center was ready.
If Saturday goes to Denver, I wonder if the Broncos would keep Walton. Don't know how good Walton is but he might be better than starting a rookie. Saturday would be a good one to two year player while a center drafted later in the draft this year has time to develop. Mike Brewster could be a possibility.
Saturday
Saturday
Walton is far and away the worst starting center in the league. Which is why i suspect Denver will bring in Saturday to replace him.
I like Konz. Call me a homer, but he's by far the best center in the draft and looking at the draft boards i'd say there's a decent chance he's still there at 28
I like Konz. Call me a homer, but he's by far the best center in the draft and looking at the draft boards i'd say there's a decent chance he's still there at 28
TT may go with Konz if still there at #28. But, I'm wondering how much he would like to take a shot at moving up and getting either Upshaw or Ingram who both should be gone well before #28.
quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
Wells to the Rams?
from rams minicamp:
"First, as reported in this space last week, C Scott Wells is dealing with an injury issue. Coach Jeff Fisher acknowledged on Tuesday that Wells had a knee scope a few weeks back. Wells has other important things to tend to that Fisher did not want to reveal without Wells’ permission. It’s nothing bad, of course, but out of respect for Wells and his wife, it’s best to just know that while Wells did have a knee scope that Fisher said would have kept him out of this week’s minicamp and the OTAs, he also has an excused absence for more pressing issues.
- And again, Wells is expected to be present and fully healthy in time for training camp."
My sources say his wife is ovulating and he has to stay around home.
Wells is good at reaching the second level
did TT just make another impressive move letting an aging veteran go at the right time? seems possible.
I still get a kick out of the fact that Wells thought the Packers kept trying to replace him because of his size...and then they replaced him with someone who's actually a little bit smaller.
What is it about Packer O-linemen that move on?-----they all seem, to breakdown at their next stop.
Maybe 'cause they're old?
Maybe 'cause they're old?
