Golfman Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 14 hours ago, AlexGreen#20 said: Jason Witten was never an elite blocker in his career. He was above average at his ceiling and spent most of his career as a league average blocker with several seasons as a below average guy. Looking the part and playing in the top football market did amazing things for his reputation. Gronkowski is an elite blocker when playing motivated, but he also spends huge numbers of snaps away from the line of scrimmage even on running plays. He's just more valuable split out. I respectfully disagree with you on Whitten. He was always a very good blocker. The fact the Patriots move Gronkowski around it neither his fault or an arguement against his ability as a blocker. I think you inadvertently made my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Golfman said: I respectfully disagree with you on Whitten. He was always a very good blocker. The fact the Patriots move Gronkowski around it neither his fault or an arguement against his ability as a blocker. I think you inadvertently made my point. *Witten not Whitten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 9 hours ago, incognito_man said: *Witten not Whitten Actually.......it used to be Whitten - when he started his career. But - thru years and years of blocking the h was compressed into the other letters and disappeared - making it Witten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Leader said: Actually.......it used to be Whitten - when he started his career. But - thru years and years of blocking the h was compressed into the other letters and disappeared - making it Witten LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fussnputz Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Leader said: Actually.......it used to be Whitten - when he started his career. But - thru years and years of blocking the h was compressed into the other letters and disappeared - making it Witten They need the H for the H-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer_ESP Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Leader said: Actually.......it used to be Whitten - when he started his career. But - thru years and years of blocking the h was compressed into the other letters and disappeared - making it Witten Whitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 20 hours ago, incognito_man said: *Witten not Whitten I have only been watching this thread to see how long until someone corrected this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 20 hours ago, incognito_man said: *Witten not Whitten That's how much I like the Cowboys! It isn't that important to me to spell his name correctly. Whitten, Whitten, Whitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanfb Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Marcedes got #85 for those who care. GB still hasn't doled out #87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green19 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 33 minutes ago, packfanfb said: Marcedes got #85 for those who care. GB still hasn't doled out #87. And they won’t for a season. They did this for drivers 80....it’s retiring a number for a year. In a year or two 87 will be issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibrett15 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Blocking is the "nice to have" part of the position. Like arm strength is the "nice to have" part of quarterbacking. If you don't have baseline accuracy, you aren't in the conversation. If you don't have receiving skills, you aren't a good TE, you're a specialist blocker who needs to play well on teams. I like the lewis signing because he's Richard Rodgers with some blocking upside and some jump ball/height upside. Richard Rodgers was such a guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Penske Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 19 hours ago, packfanfb said: Marcedes got #85 for those who care. GB still hasn't doled out #87. saving that for Dez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 From Packers Wire "The contract signed by veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis with the Green Bay Packers is worth $2.1 million over one year The deal includes $500,000 guaranteed, which all comes via signing bonus. His base salary in 2018 is $1.05 million, with a $50,000 workout bonus and a $500,000 roster bonus available if he’s on the 53-man roster in Week 1." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanfb Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, ArthurPensky said: Just a little rich for me, but not bad. Was hoping for something around $1.5 mil total package so $2.1 isn't terrible by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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