Leader Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, Mazrimiv said: Quite frankly, it really is hard to have an extended conversation about anything today without saying something that someone will find offensive. Or pretending to be offended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodestar Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Old Guy said: If it were just those 10 words you would be correct. IMO, there are so many people who are looking to be offended and if you use the wrong pronoun now you are in trouble. What Funchess said wasn't good. Not defending it, but we have to stop with the grievance culture in general. It's literally the equivalent of the N word for people of Chinese heritage. I don't think Funchess is necessarily a bad dude for saying it and he probably just needs to get educated, but come on people. It isn't "cancel culture" to ask people not to use ethnic slurs, especially after the abuse Asian-Americans have faced the past year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Paul Bretl - Depending on how many roster spots the Green Bay Packers want to devote to the cornerback position and how things shake out on the back-end, there is for sure at least one spot up for grabs and possibly two. Battling for that final spot or two are Josh Jackson, Ka’dar Hollman, Standford Samuels, and Kabion Ento–who continues to make a roster push with a strong showing at the Packers annual Family Night practice. Ento signed as an undrafted rookie during the 2019 season with the Green Bay Packers as a cornerback even though he played wide receiver during his time in college at Colorado. That first summer, he made a few highlight plays during training camp, but as expected, he was stashed on the practice squad that year to continue developing his cornerback skill-set–he was still brand new to the position, after all. Although we didn’t get to see Ento last season, as I’ve mentioned in the past, Green Bay wanting to have the option to bring him back and potentially have him contribute speaks volumes about what they think of the young cornerback. /// This guy came to my attention by the comments of other Packer beat writers in that he's a hitter who brings it when he tackles - qualities our secondary could use more of IMO. Cant say I remember seeing him play any, so his coverage skills are a complete unknown to me at this point - but thats what they have preseason games for no? Edited August 8, 2021 by Leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Vince Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mazrimiv said: 100% agree. I'm just not sure whether the team is willing to carry 6 WR's, and that's what it will take for Funchess to make the roster. Has Funchess been playing on any of the ST units? I have Funch and Lazard fighting for that last spot. I think I'd take Funch over Lazard because he's just more physically gifted and he's still very young, and he also played in a SB. I can imagine how good he would've been playing with Rodgers instead of an inaccurate Qb like Newton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lodestar said: It's literally the equivalent of the N word for people of Chinese heritage. I don't think Funchess is necessarily a bad dude for saying it and he probably just needs to get educated, but come on people. It isn't "cancel culture" to ask people not to use ethnic slurs, especially after the abuse Asian-Americans have faced the past year. Seriously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, St Vince said: I have Funch and Lazard fighting for that last spot. I think I'd take Funch over Lazard because he's just more physically gifted and he's still very young, and he also played in a SB. I can imagine how good he would've been playing with Rodgers instead of an inaccurate Qb like Newton. I'd be shocked if Lazard wasn't on the team tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Old Guy said: I'd be shocked if Lazard wasn't on the team tbh. He makes $850k this year. He's going to be on the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isherwood Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Adams, MVS, Lazard, Cobb, Rodgers, Funchess, Winfree - have Winfree on teams, figure the rest out later. Cobb is really the odd man out here if we were being honest, but I’m not going to argue with the GM (aaron rodgers) I know 7 WRs is unusual, and redundant in this offense, but it is what it is. Edited August 8, 2021 by Isherwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFLGURU Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Isherwood said: Adams, MVS, Lazard, Cobb, Rodgers, Funchess, Winfree - have Winfree on teams, figure the rest out later. Cobb is really the odd man out here if we were being honest, but I’m not going to argue with the GM (aaron rodgers) I know 7 WRs is unusual, and redundant in this offense, but it is what it is. Wouldn't be surprised if they went with 7. Special teams is a factor, but you also have to look at 2022 and the potential departure of some of them. Edited August 8, 2021 by NFLGURU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Vince Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Isherwood said: Adams, MVS, Lazard, Cobb, Rodgers, Funchess, Winfree - have Winfree on teams, figure the rest out later. Cobb is really the odd man out here if we were being honest, but I’m not going to argue with the GM (aaron rodgers) I know 7 WRs is unusual, and redundant in this offense, but it is what it is. Poor Cobb. I have to give the man credit, he's so positive in his interviews while knowing full well that the true GM doesn't want him here, and admitted publicity that fact. It takes a man with a lot of humility to not be offended and still smile and be positive every day in camp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 47 minutes ago, Isherwood said: From a football standpoint, Funchess was easily one of the standouts. I know he’s a savvy veteran who’s been around the block, but I was surprised at just how light and quick he looked. I hope he makes the team, because I think he gives you another savvy target you may have been missing last year. Definitely think he should make the team. The guy that shouldn't make the team is probably Cobb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFLGURU Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, St Vince said: Poor Cobb. I have to give the man credit, he's so positive in his interviews while knowing full well that the true GM doesn't want him here, and admitted publicity that fact. It takes a man with a lot of humility to not be offended and still smile and be positive every day in camp. Cobb is a lock. They arent going to go through what they just went through to cut Cobb. Hes got good value for this team just in getting Rodgers back letting Love develop this year. Cobb is dependable and Rodgers looks to him when hes in trouble. Edited August 8, 2021 by NFLGURU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Why are people bending over backwards to get Winfree on the team? This is the best ST group we've had in a while. You've got a solid kick coverage group with the excess LBs and TEs alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 The other problem with cutting Cobb is his salary is fully guaranteed this year. You have to pay him to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Lazard was the best blocking WR in the NFL last year which in case people have been sleeping under rocks for the past 2 years, is kind of a key element in MLF's offense. That dude is going nowhere and certainly not to make room for Devin Funchess. GGM 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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