Feelings on Free Agency thus far· Page 4

RichMcGeorge
Rookie

7 years ago

Yeah, I doubt it. Once again, the Packers will depend on Aaron Rodgers to carry them and if he isn't spectacular all year long people will slam him while making excuses for the defense. Same old song and dance.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower

My feeling is that at this point in time our defense is worse than it was when the Packers walked off the field after being slaughtered by the Falcons in the NFCCG.
Hopefully that will change before the 2017 opener.
My faith, however, is lagging.

Originally Posted by: yooperfan

Since the 31st ranked pass D was embarrassed in the NFC Championship game, the Packers have lost Julius Peppers (8.5 sacks) and Datone Jones (2nd most pressure on team) and added Davon House.

As we have repeatedly been told, Dom's D is far too complicated to expect young players to prosper in it.

Hence, unless Ted Thompson adds additional defensive veterans, the HOPE for improved defensive play next season is premised upon Rollins, Randall, and Fackrell improving and improving dramatically.

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

7 years ago

#32

Free agency is long from over.

Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance

DoddPower
Veteran Member

7 years ago

#33

Hence, unless Ted Thompson adds additional defensive veterans, the HOPE for improved defensive play next season is premised upon Rollins, Randall, and Fackrell improving and improving dramatically.

Originally Posted by: RichMcGeorge

Gross.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

7 years ago

#34

Datone Jones and Eddie Lacy going elsewhere just doesn't seem like losses to me that are irreplaceable. Lacy was good when healthy. Jones too. I just don't see the team being much different now than it was before. TJ Lang leaving is where I think we see the biggest change.

That second tight end is going to help with that.

Smokey
Veteran Member

7 years ago

#35

Davon House , IMO, does not change the need for better Quality CBs in GB.

I see holes at the following positions:
Both Corner Back positions , Right Offensive Guard , Running Back , Defensive Linemen, etc...

[cheers]

Bigbyfan
Member

7 years ago

#36

Defensive line is the biggest need right now... As of right now, the Packers have 3 defensive linemen available for Week 1. Two of them being 2nd year players...

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wpr
Preferred Member

7 years ago

#37

The free agent period is right on track. Meaning it makes Packer fans nervous and wonder what the hell U ncle Teddy is thinking.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

7 years ago

#38

The free agent period is right on track. Meaning it makes Packer fans nervous and wonder what the hell U ncle Teddy is thinking.

Originally Posted by: wpr

It doesn't need to be said, I know Madden isn't the NFL. That anyway being said, my dad and I have been playing Franchise on Madden. He's Steelers, I'm Packers. He signs whomever can help his team while I am trading players who are about to decline for draft picks. He suggested I sign someone to help my OL and I said "eh, I'm going to pass". Dad says, what, why, he's a 89 overall. I replied "He's already over 30 years old, I'll just one of my extra early draft picks on a Guard and develop him". This made my dad laugh a little bit and he goes "Son, Ted Thompson has gotten to you!" lol ...

The interesting thing about this video game is you have players who regress, progress, suddenly retire, you have to re-sign players and all of this while maintaining a healthy cap while being a successful franchise. Oh, you have to do scouting on players and do a full draft. Knowing the real thing is infinitely more challenging, I have a lot more respect for General Managers and the actual real challenges they face.

Pretty weird how some little goofy video game can encapsulate a fraction of what its like to run an NFL team.

DoddPower
Veteran Member

7 years ago

#39

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I played in Madden online franchises with 31 other real people for years. It was so much fun and incredibly tricky and difficult. I usually had a similar approach to you. Every move I made was with an eye towards the future. Although it was much more easy to get a very good QB in Madden than it is to get an Aaron Rodgers in real life. Easier to have a better defense than it apparently is for the Packers, too.

I miss playing in those franchises, but it was incredibly time consuming. The leagues usually advanced weeks every two days, and the seasons didn't last long. It was always time to play a game, make trades, draft, etc. And occasionally I was in more than one league. I wish my life was still simple enough to play in those online franchises but for now, it's not. And that's unfortunate.

wpr
Preferred Member

7 years ago

#40

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I know this isn't Madden. Keep in mind U ncle Teddy doesn't have to do it all alone like you do. He has a whole army of assistants upon assistants. He has a big time budget to evaluate players and best of all, he takes years to scout them not minutes or hours. They watch some of these kids when they are still in high school.

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