Packers Huddle

TheSkeptic wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 07:17

Lazard will be back in a week or 3, if not this week. There is absolutely no reason to trade for a WR who is not better than Lazard. Remember, a big part of Lazard's job is to block for both the running game and other receivers. Bringing in a WR who can't or won't block because he is a marginally better receiver is still a net minus. The Packers should be playing a 2-TE offense most of the time and do not need 3 starting WR's.

But Watt is clearaly better than any Dlineman we have not named Clark. He is a major upgrade over Lowry, Lancaster, Adams or Keke. Assuming that the Packers can't afford 2 trades, they should take Watt over anyone else every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Make it happen, Gute.

Christo wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 09:35

salmar80 wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 05:29

Christo wrote: ↑

28 Oct 2020 17:17

I'm kinda tired of baseless rumor's from goofs who work for sports networks trying to get clicks for they're websites.
Remember last year it was Corey Davis because LaFleur coached him in Tennessee.
Now it's Fuller because of his connection from Notre Dame.
Maybe we'll go all the way down to the Pop Warner league by the end of the week.

The only thing past connections adds is first-hand knowledge of the character, smarts and work ethic of the player - and that can certainly have an effect when you consider adding a guy mid-season. Play on the field you can analyze based on tape.

The Cowboys just cut Dontari Poe, and Jerry blasted him for being 30 pounds overweight and not doing anything about it. Now, a coach who has coached Poe before may have a better idea whether Poe is unmotivated due to bad character or bad circumstances (Dallas isn't really the most supportive team for a kneeling player). If the coach already has good rapport with the player, maybe he can get that guy motivated and playing well on the cheap.

But I do agree the media often chases ghosts when looking for these past connections.

I agree with that somewhat, but Poe is a bum. High first round draft pick and no team has wanted to keep him. His biggest asset is run stuffing, and the Cowboys give up chunks of yardage to everybody they play.
Offers no pass rush and from all accounts, really doesn't seem to care. I'll pass.

paco wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 11:35

Christo wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 09:35

salmar80 wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 05:29

The only thing past connections adds is first-hand knowledge of the character, smarts and work ethic of the player - and that can certainly have an effect when you consider adding a guy mid-season. Play on the field you can analyze based on tape.

The Cowboys just cut Dontari Poe, and Jerry blasted him for being 30 pounds overweight and not doing anything about it. Now, a coach who has coached Poe before may have a better idea whether Poe is unmotivated due to bad character or bad circumstances (Dallas isn't really the most supportive team for a kneeling player). If the coach already has good rapport with the player, maybe he can get that guy motivated and playing well on the cheap.

But I do agree the media often chases ghosts when looking for these past connections.

I agree with that somewhat, but Poe is a bum. High first round draft pick and no team has wanted to keep him. His biggest asset is run stuffing, and the Cowboys give up chunks of yardage to everybody they play.
Offers no pass rush and from all accounts, really doesn't seem to care. I'll pass.

It was reported that Poe was never right after his last injury. He's apparently going to take the next month to heal up and get back in shape. Take that for what you will. But may speak to his performance so far this year.

NCF wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 12:22

The trade deadline brings so much excitement, but one should really look to MM for how we probably should be treating it.

texas wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 18:01

Jerry Jones basically called Dontari Poe a fat sack of &%$@ on Poe's way out the door. No thanks. Called him 30 pounds overweight and refused to do anything about it. He's Lacy plus a bad attitude on top of it.

Amari Cooper sucks. Don't want him. Will Fuller I could buy.

BF004 wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 20:47

I think Will Fuller is one of the more underrated WRs in the league. He is a significant upgrade over MVS on nearly every front.


And then also no, Amari Cooper doesn’t suck, top 5 route runner in the league. But simply can’t take on that contract and give the draft capital required to get him.

lulu wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 11:34

TheSkeptic wrote: ↑

29 Oct 2020 07:17

Lazard will be back in a week or 3, if not this week. There is absolutely no reason to trade for a WR who is not better than Lazard. Remember, a big part of Lazard's job is to block for both the running game and other receivers. Bringing in a WR who can't or won't block because he is a marginally better receiver is still a net minus. The Packers should be playing a 2-TE offense most of the time and do not need 3 starting WR's.

But Watt is clearaly better than any Dlineman we have not named Clark. He is a major upgrade over Lowry, Lancaster, Adams or Keke. Assuming that the Packers can't afford 2 trades, they should take Watt over anyone else every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Make it happen, Gute.

I'm all in on a move like this, Watt or similar. Defense is and continues to be the weak link of this team. If we can shore up the D-line and/or get help at ILB I think we become a legit SB contender.

paco wrote: ↑

30 Oct 2020 11:30

Pckfn23 wrote: ↑

30 Oct 2020 14:13

Get the Lizard back in there!