coachbuns Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Leader said: Our WRs will come around. I'll be interested to see the offense function against a team that doesnt have a top notch rush. No preseason - then begin the regular against two teams with top five pass rushes (?) - and we (AR) survive with two wins? I'll take it. One of our DBs is gonna get hurt. An ankle. Hammy. Groin. Its going to happen. Having a plug and play talent like Minka around? Do it Gute. Man I hope you're right about our wr's. So far, not much being shown there but Adams and where the heck are our te's? Otherwise ... agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, coachbuns said: Man I hope you're right about our wr's. So far, not much being shown there but Adams and where the heck are our te's? Otherwise ... agree. Hey listen, I wanted the team to take a run at AB - so a talent infusion would be welcomed - but I think we've got some skills guys already. (Now I wont say it cause it's taken on a trolling dynamic but, I was really hopeful EQ would step up this year-DOH! I did it again ) The season's early and our offense is still sputtering - but our early execution yesterday against a top D gives reason to be confident. That said, the rest of the game - once we'd gotten past the scripted plays and presumably MN adjusted a few things - thats a reality check thats gotta be coached out of. I've no clue about the TE's disappearance. Apparently Lewis played well yesterday in a support role but it would be nice if somebody became a receiving threat. Edited September 16, 2019 by Leader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz41 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 For those locking in on need vs acquiring true talent...that's like chasing your tail. With the salary cap, every team has weakspots. Some want more OL help to protect Rodgers, why? So you can ***** about him holding the ball too long? The best way to protect Rodgers (or best chance of winning) is to make this defense elite. Look around, the winds of change are blowing. -First, the middle pressure is being acknowledged as even more important than edge pressure because QBs not named Rodgers are getting rid of the ball in under 3 seconds. It demonstrates how important Kenny Clark is to this defense. We obtained good, not great, edge players and you can see the improvement already. -Second, Kyle Murray. He is the latest edition of the future of QBs. Lamar Jackson took a year, but he seems to have arrived also. More college QBs are from the spread variety who will be playing more spread offenses in the near future. They are the Michael Vick legacy (no dog jokes please). OL will be downgraded in importance because of the spread. What will go up? DBs. We already run 5-6 DBs most of the time. The versatility and talent of Minkah Fitzpatrick would be a welcome addition to a pretty good defense, maybe enough to make it elite. I have to say that watching Fitz come out of college and his rookie year- he looks like a young Charles Woodson. #21 is open, give it to Fitz and rule the NFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 59 minutes ago, Leader said: Hey listen, I wanted the team to take a run at AB - so a talent infusion would be welcomed - but I think we've got some skills guys already. (Now I wont say it cause it's taken on a trolling dynamic but, I was really hopeful EQ would step up this year-DOH! I did it again ) The season's early and our offense is still sputtering - but our early execution yesterday against a top D gives reason to be confident. That said, the rest of the game - once we'd gotten past the scripted plays and presumably MN adjusted a few things - thats a reality check thats gotta be coached out of. I've no clue about the TE's disappearance. Apparently Lewis played well yesterday in a support role but it would be nice if somebody became a receiving threat. Im in ON Fitz just waiting for the thread to open up welcoming him here. As leader keeps posting: DO IT GUTE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 It's dated (9/13) but perhaps Gute's been busy and didnt get a chance to read it - so, when he catches up on things by reading here...... PackersWire: Why Packers should explore trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick’s versatility makes him a fit for any team. Fitzpatrick would be a young, cheap upgrade over Tramon Williams and he’d add secondary depth. Fitzpatrick could potentially be acquired at a great value. "If the cost of acquiring Fitzpatrick is only a second-rounder and you can get him on a cheap deal for at least the next three years, then a trade for the Dolphins defensive back should be a no-brainer. If the asking price is, in fact, a first-round pick, then it still makes some sense for the Packers to explore a trade. Assuming the Packers first-round pick in 2020 is in the middle-to-late portion of the round, how likely a scenario is it that a better player than Fitzpatrick would fall to them at that juncture in the draft? The Packers don’t necessarily need secondary help right now, but a move like this could really elevate the defense as a whole. Of course, the Packers may not want to make another major investment in their secondary, so this whole discussion could be futile, but who knows?" I do. Do it Gute. I heard (or read) somewhere that MIA is on the hook for 64% of Fitzpatricks rookie deal. Can a better deal - with as much potential upside to our D - be found on the market? Do It Gute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Most important positions in football: QB Pass Rusher Offensive Tackle Any argument to the contrary goes against what has been known for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilltray Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 DB is up there. It's all about where you choose to draw the line. I include DB in my "premiums". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fl0nkerton Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'd be cool with trading for one of TB's TE's too. Hopefully the cheaper one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, spilltray said: DB is up there. It's all about where you choose to draw the line. I include DB in my "premiums". And we have King and Alexander and Brown and Jackson and Hollman If Bulaga leaves we have Bahktiari and Light. I'd say that's quite a discrepancy of talent considering OT is universally considered Top 3 in importance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilltray Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, cannondale said: And we have King and Alexander and Brown and Jackson and Hollman If Bulaga leaves we have Bahktiari and Light. I'd say that's quite a discrepancy of talent considering OT is universally considered Top 3 in importance King and Alexander are the only ones on that list that are more than JAGs at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, spilltray said: King and Alexander are the only ones on that list that are more than JAGs at this point. Well that's a heck of a lot better than the empty patch of grass where Bulaga used to be. I can't comprehend how you can make that argument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilltray Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that Bulaga is gone. I think it's more likely he's back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, spilltray said: I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that Bulaga is gone. I think it's more likely he's back. Yeah .. if he stays relatively healthy they will re-sign him. It would be pretty stupid to let a good tackle get away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 10 hours ago, beekay414 said: Not too mention, what if every 1st round grade OT is off the board before we pick and the price to move up to secure one is ridiculous? What then? Trade back to the 2nd and take one of the guys I mentioned anyways? Yeah, give me the elite nickel corner over the "what if" right tackle Has Minkah Fitzpatrck actually graded out as an elite nickel? He played in nearly all the defensive snaps this week, but was at 63% last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Welp, this is where we are... https://www.nj.com/sports/2019/09/nfl-trade-rumors-latest-on-dolphins-minkah-fitzpatrick.html I still want to do Josh Jackson and a 2nd given that Jackson had a first round grade on him going into the draft, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.