Packers Huddle

Gutey says cap will be tight but "Russ has some good options to create some things if we need them"

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 16:05

Gutey says cap will be tight but "Russ has some good options to create some things if we need them"

Spotrac is already updated. Looks like $12MM to $13MM after the Top 51. So yeah. After your draft picks and and Practice Squad....it's going to be TIGHT. We will have to make some adjustments before September to free up a couple million.

go pak go wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 16:41

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 16:05

Gutey says cap will be tight but "Russ has some good options to create some things if we need them"

Spotrac is already updated. Looks like $12MM to $13MM after the Top 51. So yeah. After your draft picks and and Practice Squad....it's going to be TIGHT. We will have to make some adjustments before September to free up a couple million.

Hoping for a Gary extension to be part of it

paco wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 20:10

I remember Blogger Andy saying his college tape of him in coverage is so bad you'll beg to have Kentrell Brice back. That in mind, LB is probably the better spot for him.

I always thought the Carpenter pick was weird. STs made sense but he has no position on defense. Not fast enough to be a safety. Not big or strong enough to be a LB.

lupedafiasco wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 20:55

I always thought the Carpenter pick was weird. STs made sense but he has no position on defense. Not fast enough to be a safety. Not big or strong enough to be a LB.

It was a 7th, so not really a big deal. You take a shot on a guy with some traits and see if he fits someplace. If he's ST only, so be it.

Carpenter plays defense?

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 21:08

Carpenter plays defense?

Of course! He played 16 snaps last year on D (best as I can find).

lupedafiasco wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 20:55

I always thought the Carpenter pick was weird. STs made sense but he has no position on defense. Not fast enough to be a safety. Not big or strong enough to be a LB.

It was a 7th round pick.

Are we already at that position where it's stupid to invest in STs in the offseason but then complain we never invest in STs during the actual season?

Yep, the argument has been made that a big part of the reason our ST went to &%$@ was because we kept swinging for the fences with high-upside lottery ticket players in Day 3 over JAG guys with good ST value. Carpenter and Toure were definitely taken in 7 in no small part for their ST value.

paco wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 20:58

lupedafiasco wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 20:55

I always thought the Carpenter pick was weird. STs made sense but he has no position on defense. Not fast enough to be a safety. Not big or strong enough to be a LB.

It was a 7th, so not really a big deal. You take a shot on a guy with some traits and see if he fits someplace. If he's ST only, so be it.

Exactly. He was one of those "tweeners" that you give a shot to. If he improves only the ST's, it's worthwhile. If he contributes on defense, it's a win.

Labrev wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 22:13

Yep, the argument has been made that a big part of the reason our ST went to &%$@ was because we kept swinging for the fences with high-upside lottery ticket players in Day 3 over JAG guys with good ST value. Carpenter and Toure were definitely taken in 7 in no small part for their ST value.

The reason STs was &%$@ was poor coaching and terrible personnel decisions.

Gutey drafted a punter and long snapper and both didn’t see out their rookies deals. Gutey even got a LS that was even more atrocious to replace the guy he drafted. Then he got a decent punter who couldn’t hold for &%$@ somehow. And on top of that we promoted Drayton from a failed STs unit.

He's a stud teams player, great 7th round pick

lupedafiasco wrote: ↑

27 Apr 2023 07:19

Labrev wrote: ↑

26 Apr 2023 22:13

Yep, the argument has been made that a big part of the reason our ST went to &%$@ was because we kept swinging for the fences with high-upside lottery ticket players in Day 3 over JAG guys with good ST value. Carpenter and Toure were definitely taken in 7 in no small part for their ST value.

The reason STs was &%$@ was poor coaching and terrible personnel decisions.

I know, that's why I said "a big part of the reason" not "the whole reason" or "the reason."

From now through the 2027 season, 4 years, Jordan Love will have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. Then throw in Romeo Doubs for the next 3 years as well.


Talk about being able to build some special chemistry.

BF004 wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:28

From now through the 2027 season, 4 years, Jordan Love will have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. Then throw in Romeo Doubs for the next 3 years as well.


Talk about being able to build some special chemistry.

Why would Watson be 4 years?

NCF wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:36

BF004 wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:28

From now through the 2027 season, 4 years, Jordan Love will have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. Then throw in Romeo Doubs for the next 3 years as well.


Talk about being able to build some special chemistry.

Why would Watson be 4 years?

No one told you about the 5th year option applying to guys you *would have* picked in the first??

NCF wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:36

BF004 wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:28

From now through the 2027 season, 4 years, Jordan Love will have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. Then throw in Romeo Doubs for the next 3 years as well.


Talk about being able to build some special chemistry.

Why would Watson be 4 years?

right, if he blossoms he'll be a expensive resign, however it's a dilemma I'am glad to have

this is how a GM should treat his QB, surround him with plenty of receiver options

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:38

NCF wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:36

BF004 wrote: ↑

29 Apr 2023 09:28

From now through the 2027 season, 4 years, Jordan Love will have Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. Then throw in Romeo Doubs for the next 3 years as well.


Talk about being able to build some special chemistry.

Why would Watson be 4 years?

No one told you about the 5th year option applying to guys you *would have* picked in the first??