Mucky Tundra
9 years ago

A weekly look at what the Green Bay Packers must fix:

Some of former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley's biggest games came against the Chicago Bears. There was Finley's nine-catch, 115-yard game in 2010 and his three-touchdown game in 2011.

But unless the Packers can find someone to replicate Finley's production, the Bears might not have to worry much about the tight ends during Sunday's game at Soldier Field.

According to ESPN Stats & Information research, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown to his tight ends an average of just 3.

Rob Demovsky  wrote:




The only way to replicate that might be to use Brandon Bostick, who is the closest thing the Packers have to Finley in terms of athleticism among their tight ends. But the coaches thus far have refused to give Bostick a chance.



Uh, why?! I thought that Bostick was supposed to be a poor man's Finley?
nerdmann
9 years ago

Uh, why?! I thought that Bostick was supposed to be a poor man's Finley?

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 



He's still hurt isn't he? Has he been back at all?
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beast
9 years ago

Uh, why?! I thought that Bostick was supposed to be a poor man's Finley?

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 


He's still hurt isn't he? Has he been back at all?

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 



According to NFL.com Bostick played in the Jets and Lions game... or at least was on the active 46 man roster. I didn't see him... (though wasn't looking for him either)... my guess would be he's still recovering from his injuries still and they're mainly using him on some STs?


Of course nerdmann's article has a more interesting answer...

Bostick has taken his full workload on special teams in each of the last two games, and special-teams coach Shawn Slocum said there's nothing wrong with the way Bostick has run down the field on the coverage teams.

So it can't be the injury that has prevented coach Mike McCarthy from throwing Bostick into the game plan.

From the way offensive coordinator Tom Clements made it sound on Monday, Bostick's practice habits have not warranted playing time.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

Good f*cking Lord.

Rob Demovsky wrote:


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buckeyepackfan
9 years ago

He's still hurt isn't he? Has he been back at all?

Originally Posted by: beast 



According to NFL.com Bostick played in the Jets and Lions game... or at least was on the active 46 man roster. I didn't see him... (though wasn't looking for him either)... my guess would be he's still recovering from his injuries still and they're mainly using him on some STs?




"Bostick has taken his full workload on special teams in each of the last two games, and special-teams coach Shawn Slocum said there's nothing wrong with the way Bostick has run down the field on the coverage teams.

So it can't be the injury that has prevented coach Mike McCarthy from throwing Bostick into the game plan.

From the way offensive coordinator Tom Clements made it sound on Monday, Bostick's practice habits have not warranted playing time. When asked whether Bostick can elevate his play to match what it was in training camp, Clements said: "Sure, he can. It's just a matter of being consistent and getting back into the groove." "

There are "practice" players and there are "game" players, maybe it's time to find out just which kind of "player" Bostick is.

I'm hoping we see more of Bostick on offense against The Bears.
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Dulak
9 years ago

Uh, why?! I thought that Bostick was supposed to be a poor man's Finley?

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 



Isnt that what they say about all hopefuls? They are the next (big star).

nerdmann
9 years ago

Isnt that what they say about all hopefuls? They are the next (big star).

Originally Posted by: Dulak 



I'd settle for an adequate decoy.
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