nerdmann
6 years ago

I would be wary. He's the wrong side of 30. His usage isn't that high for someone his age but part of that is due to injuries and suspensions. He averaged a mere 3.9 yards per carry last year. His 18 touchdowns last year, while quite impressive, are a massive outlier in his career numbers (his previous best was 7). Last year was his most carries in a year and he appeared to wear down. He was largely unproductive the last month of the regular season and completely useless in the playoffs.

If Green Bay were exploring it as a one, maybe two year stopgap, then it might work out. I think his role would have to be short yardage and spelling Monty in a few obvious runnng situations. Any prospective contract would have to reflect that role. I'm guessing he'll be signed by someone else for more.

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 



I think he'd be a great short yardage specialist. He'd have to beat out Don Jackson to start.

How does he look in pass pro?
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Nonstopdrivel
6 years ago
Don Jackson rushed all of 10 times for a whopping 32 yards in 2016. I don't think even an over-the-hill LaGarrette Blount would have a difficult time beating out Don Jackson for a roster spot.
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nerdmann
6 years ago

Don Jackson rushed all of 10 times for a whopping 32 yards in 2016. I don't think even an over-the-hill LaGarrette Blount would have a difficult time beating out Don Jackson for a roster spot.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 



They could have reached an injury settlement with Don Jackson, but they kept him around. Dude can play. Needs to learn the offense and work on pass pro. Crockett can play too.

I'm predicting Jackson gets 4.5 per.
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DoddPower
6 years ago

Don Jackson rushed all of 10 times for a whopping 32 yards in 2016. I don't think even an over-the-hill LaGarrette Blount would have a difficult time beating out Don Jackson for a roster spot.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 



Jackson is a scrub.
sschind
6 years ago
With the signing of Michael I think Teds FA RB deals are done. I'm hoping he drafts someone as early as day 2 if the right guy is there and we know Montgomery will be in the mix so that leaves Monty, Michael, Jackson and a rookie. Unless Michael's deal includes very little if any guarantees I don't think Ted will bring any other higher profile RBs who will likely command at least some guarantees. A few more UDFA I could see but not someone like Blount.
DoddPower
6 years ago
Ted will draft the next Brandon Jackson (ick).
sschind
6 years ago

Ted will draft the next Brandon Jackson (ick).

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



That's what thinking quality RBs are a dime a dozen and can be found late in the draft leaves you with. Yes, you can find a diamond in the rough but teams looking to upgrade their backfield probably should do a bit more than draft late and hope it works out.

I went back through all the RBs drafted 4th round or later since the 2000 draft and I'd say only about 10 or 12 produced anything more than spot duty and even some of those who were starters were nothing special. I didn't include the 2016 draft because the jury is still out but Jordan Howard looks like he may be the best of the bunch. The jury is still out on Jay Ajayi as well but he does look pretty good. The best of the rest were D. Freeman, A. Blue, L, Murray, A, Morris.

A lot of fans don't think a good RB is important to the Packers offense and that we can plug
anyone in and be OK. If that's your feeling fine but all you are likely to get with that attitude is just that, an OK back.

I think we all saw what a top level RB like Eddie Lacy can do for this offense in his first two years. If my choice is a guy like a healthy dedicated Eddie Lacy that we have to spend a 2nd or third rounder, or even a first for the right guy, I'd take that over a shot in the dark 3rd day pick any day.

I'm not saying higher draft picks always work out but the odds are better and if you want threat at RB as opposed to a guy who just wears the number you have to take the chance. Terrell Davis' and Arian Fosters are the rare exception rather than the rule.

I don't want Ted to reach for a RB by any means and if there are higher rated players at other positions I certainly don't want him taking the RB just to get one on day 1 or 2. From what is being said this draft is loaded at the position. This may be the year where several day three backs eventually turn out to be something but I'm not holding my breath that a 4th or 5th rounder is going to be the back that makes our offense run smoother. He may be OK but I'd rather have something more than just OK.




Smokey
6 years ago
TT will not spend High Dollars for a High Dollar RB like Blount. GB has RB's only to keep Defenses honest for Aaron Rodgers and the GB passing attack.

I can see that GB's greatest need is at the CB/CB's position. I just wish that more had the same clarity to see it too .


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sschind
6 years ago

TT will not spend High Dollars for a High Dollar RB like Blount. GB has RB's only to keep Defenses honest for Aaron Rodgers and the GB passing attack.

I can see that GB's greatest need is at the CB/CB's position. I just wish that more had the same clarity to see it too .


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Originally Posted by: Smokey 



Everybody and their brother knows the Packers greatest need is CB and we see it with the same clarity that you do. Its hard to not know as some people insist on bringing it up in every thread. That said does that mean we can't talk about other positions. We lost Lang so we need to replace him. We need a CB. A little depth on the O-line would be nice. Yeah but we need a CB. A pass rusher would really help. Yeah but we NEED a CB. It was raining today YEAH BUT WE REALLY NEED A CB WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SEE THAT.

We get it. We need a CB but we could use help in other areas as well. Beside CB that is.
Zero2Cool
6 years ago

Everybody and their brother knows the Packers greatest need is CB and we see it with the same clarity that you do. Its hard to not know as some people insist on bringing it up in every thread. That said does that mean we can't talk about other positions. We lost Lang so we need to replace him. We need a CB. A little depth on the O-line would be nice. Yeah but we need a CB. A pass rusher would really help. Yeah but we NEED a CB. It was raining today YEAH BUT WE REALLY NEED A CB WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SEE THAT.

We get it. We need a CB but we could use help in other areas as well. Beside CB that is.

Originally Posted by: sschind 



It's pretty obnoxious isn't it? At least, that's my OFFICIAL opinion of it.
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