Brat&Beer Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) Quote Quote JJ Watt @JJWatt · 6h Once again in the interest of keeping everyone (players & fans) as informed as possible, here is an updated list of what we as players know and don’t know as the first group gets set to report to training camp tomorrow. #WeWantToPlay Edited July 19, 2020 by Brat&Beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 NFL . com - NFC North training camp preview: Packers aim to repeat; Vikings reload Chicago Bears - 2019 record: 8-8Most important position battle: Quarterback.Biggest strength: The Khalil Mack-led defensive front.Biggest weakness: Offensive line.Newcomer/player returning from injury to watch: Tight ends Jimmy Graham/Cole Kmet. Detroit Lions - 2019 record: 3-12-1Most important position battle: Running back.Biggest strength: Quarterback Matthew Stafford.Biggest weakness: Defensive backfield.Newcomer/player returning from injury to watch: Linebacker Jamie Collins. Green Bay Packers - 2019 record: 13-3Most important position battle: Wide receiver No. 2. The 2020 NFL Draft came and went with the Packers perplexing many by choosing Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round and selecting nary a single wide receiver to aid Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams in the quest to repeat as NFC North champs and make another deep playoff run. So a familiar quandary exists: Who will be the No. 2 receiver opposite Adams? On paper, 6-foot-4 speedster Marquez Valdes-Scantling seems like a viable option, but after two pedestrian seasons, it might be time to turn the page. It's likely to come down to second-year pro Allan Lazard and free-agent acquisition Devin Funchess. Both are big targets, with Lazard seemingly having more upside due to his youth and a budding chemistry with Rodgers, while Funchess is coming off a one-game, one-year stay in Indianapolis.Biggest strength: Offensive line. Mr. Rodgers isn't the same scrambling, gunslinging wonder he once was. He's still the face of the franchise, though, and he's still able to scramble and sling it well, in large part because he sets up behind a stellar O-line. Anchored by David Bakhtiari -- one of the best pass-protectors around -- the unit is also highlighted by the impressive center play of Corey Linsley. Second-year player Elgton Jenkins could develop into a top-tier guard, too. There are questions on the right side, with Lane Johnson and Billy Turner likely fighting it out at guard, and Rick Wagner aiming to come off a down year and replace Bryan Bulaga (who signed with the Chargers) at tackle.Biggest weakness: Wide receiver depth. It's arduous to call the receiving corps a weakness when you have Adams, who's established himself as one of the premier players at his position. However, the storyline of limited options beyond Adams has become comically redundant for the Pack. The best hope is that Lazard emerges as a special talent. Regardless, something needs to change, as Adams has led Green Bay by huge margins in every notable receiving category for too long. Since 2017, Adams has paced the team in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in each season. Though he missed four games last year, he still had 48 more catches and 520 more yards than any other wideout on the roster.Newcomer/player returning from injury to watch: Running back AJ Dillon. Love was the most high-profile addition to the Packers, and though that's likely to be a storyline for much of 2020, he's unlikely to play a relevant down (barring injury). Dillon's selection was also a bit confusing, considering veteran back Aaron Jones finally had that huge season many have been waiting to see in 2019. Dillon is a hoss, measuring 6-feet, 247 pounds. With coach Matt LaFleur's past coaching Derrick Henry with the Titans, at the very least, it's a curious predicament. Jones and Henry led the football world with 16 rushing touchdowns apiece a year ago, so aid on the goal line doesn't seem like a huge need for the Packers, and Jones is still only 25. He is entering the last year of his contract, though. Much has been made about the options Rodgers has to throw to, but it will be very interesting to see who he's handing off to as the season carries on. Minnesota Vikings - 2019 record: 10-6Most important position battle: Offensive line.Biggest strength: Safeties.Biggest weakness: Cornerbacks.Newcomer/player returning from injury to watch: Wide receivers Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I vote we move Lane Johnson over to tackle, since hes on the roster now, and let Wagner and Billy fight over right guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I assume you mean Lane Taylor? He's started 2 games at Tackle in his NFL career. Don't think Wagner has ever played Guard. Why the change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, HighCalebR said: I vote we move Lane Johnson over to tackle, since hes on the roster now, and let Wagner and Billy fight over right guard. Saw that, almost posted the same thing! If we've got Lane Johnson, our right side is set! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Brat&Beer said: I assume you mean Lane Taylor? He's started 2 games at Tackle in his NFL career. Don't think Wagner has ever played Guard. Why the change? Check the lengthy post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green machine Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 The NFL gave a concession and there will be no preseason games this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Tony Pauline - Lots of updates. NFLPA has told players the league has agreed players who contract Covid-19 during camp or the season will be counted as a "football injury." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Tom Pelissero - Updates from NFLPA call with players tonight: - No preseason games in 2020 - Union still pushing for longer ramp-up period in camp - Roster sizes expected to be 80 to start camp - General agreement on voluntary and high-risk opt-out - General agreement on stipend if games lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossibleCabbage Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 So the interesting thing about having high-risk opt outs (which is not a bad idea mind you) is that a significant number of the people at high risk will play on the offensive (and defensive line) because "a pulmonary and cardiovascular disease" is a much bigger problem if you are yourself very large. Which is not to say that NFL OL and DL aren't elite athletes who are healthy under normal conditions, but their hearts and lungs work harder than those of smaller people. Also if there's no season, it looks like the salary cap dips from $199m to $125-$133m. That will be chaos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, PossibleCabbage said: NFL OL and DL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 NFL Discussing Injured Reserve Changes The COVID-19 pandemic will change how teams manage their rosters this season. It already prompted the NFL to create a separate list for players who contract the virus. The league is now considering a major change to its injured reserve setup. The competition committee has endorsed a plan to allow an unlimited number of players to return from IR this season. The committee is also recommending teams be permitted to move players from IR back to the active roster after three weeks instead of the usual eight. These items have surfaced during the NFL’s talks with the NFLPA ahead of training camps. Considering the limitations teams traditionally have for their IR lists, these changes being implemented would represent a significant development for roster management. Last season, teams were only allowed to return two players from IR. The new CBA increased that to three, with the standard eight-week return period remaining in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Leader said: NFL Discussing Injured Reserve Changes The COVID-19 pandemic will change how teams manage their rosters this season. It already prompted the NFL to create a separate list for players who contract the virus. The league is now considering a major change to its injured reserve setup. The competition committee has endorsed a plan to allow an unlimited number of players to return from IR this season. The committee is also recommending teams be permitted to move players from IR back to the active roster after three weeks instead of the usual eight. These items have surfaced during the NFL’s talks with the NFLPA ahead of training camps. Considering the limitations teams traditionally have for their IR lists, these changes being implemented would represent a significant development for roster management. Last season, teams were only allowed to return two players from IR. The new CBA increased that to three, with the standard eight-week return period remaining in place. This is the most obvious thing to implement ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerraymond Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 hours ago, AlexGreen#20 said: This is the most obvious thing to implement ever It shouldn't have taken a pandemic to implement this. NFL's IR sucks, always has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) Football Perspective - Lamar Jackson is the 34th QB to begin his career with two losses as a starting QB in the playoffs. Of the first 33: - 13 never started another playoff game - 10 won their 3rd playoff start - 10 began their careers 0-3 Of the 10 that began 0-3: - 4 of them never started another playoff game - 4 of them won their 4th playoff start - 2 of them began their careers 0-4. Those two were Y.A. Tittle and Andy Dalton. Neither (to date) started a 5th postseason game. Edited July 22, 2020 by Leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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