2020 Packers News, Trades, Transactions - RIP Ted Thompson

Post #321 » by **humanrefutation** » Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:17 am

There's no pro bowl this year, so we won't see any alternates make it, will we?

RRyder823 · Post #322 » by **RRyder823** » Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:02 am

humanrefutation wrote:There's no pro bowl this year, so we won't see any alternates make it, will we?

Nope. Best thing about them not playing the game. Not having the 5-6th altebates getting the "pro bowler" label

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crkone · Post #323 » by **crkone** » Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:12 am

RRyder823 wrote:
humanrefutation wrote:There's no pro bowl this year, so we won't see any alternates make it, will we?
Nope. Best thing about them not playing the game. Not having the 5-6th altebates getting the "pro bowler" label

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I wonder how that works for contract incentives this season.

Post #324 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:45 pm

Read on Twitter

Damon Harrison is sticking around in the NFC race, but with a new team.

The veteran defensive tackle has been claimed by the Green Bay Packers, according to the league's Wednesday transaction wire. Harrison had been released by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday following a meeting between Harrison and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Nicknamed "Snacks," Harrison is no longer at the level that once saw him feasting on opposing offenses in seasons past, but he still carries some value. He'd recorded nine tackles and forced a fumble in six games with Seattle before his release.

The claim is an interesting addition to Harrison's 2020 tale, because Carroll said Monday Harrison had "decided to stop playing." Yet, Harrison indicated on Twitter he was still interested in playing, he just didn't want to take away snaps from a younger teammate "who deserves to be out there playing" for Seattle.

Harrison will get a chance to make an impact with a team this season, jumping from one NFC contender to another.

Interesting, but probably meaningless.

Matches Malone · Post #325 » by **Matches Malone** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:53 pm

Read on Twitter

Mags FTW · Post #326 » by **Mags FTW** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:19 am

Whatever. Not pinning my hopes on him to be our run stopping savior. Anything we get out of him will be gravy.

jakecronus8 · Post #327 » by **jakecronus8** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:02 am

At this stage in the season, being able to dress a base package guy like him over some jabroni you call up from the PS is a win even if they only play base a handful of times.

trwi7 · Post #328 » by **trwi7** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:49 am

I expect him to be Howard Green. If he is anything less, I will be unhappy. If he is anything more, I will also be unhappy.

M-C-G · Post #329 » by **M-C-G** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:33 pm

Stolen from other website, seems like he has some gas in the tank

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Ron Swanson · Post #330 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:18 pm

He's still a strong, savvy veteran who understands gap discipline. It'll certainly help having him out there instead of Lancaster (still not a fan) on early downs. Not exactly inspiring tape taking into consideration the opponent though lol.

RRyder823 · Post #331 » by **RRyder823** » Fri Jan 1, 2021 1:17 am

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Well that **** blows

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Treebeard · Post #332 » by **Treebeard** » Fri Jan 1, 2021 2:42 am

Dougherty promotes keeping Jones after this season: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2020/12/31/green-bay-packers-aj-dillon-impresses-but-aaron-jones-should-stay/4057555001/

Dougherty: AJ Dillon impresses, but Packers should keep Aaron Jones
Pete Dougherty
Packers News

But this offseason if I’m Gutekunst I’m still retaining Jones, whether through a new contract or the franchise tag. There are several good reasons, which we’ll get into shortly. But while exchanging texts on the subject Tuesday, a high-ranking scout for an NFL team distilled the argument to its most basic.

“He’s one of their best players,” the scout said.

That he is.

Not to say there aren’t times when a team should part with a very good player. Decisions like these are made case by case. But a good rule of thumb if you want to win games is to not let your best guys get out the door.

For this team at this time, the stronger case is to keep Jones, or at least retain the option by tagging him. Here’s why:

* Look what coach Matt LaFleur’s run game has done for Aaron Rodgers. After three seasons that were subpar by Rodgers’ standards, at age 37 he’s back playing at an MVP level — in fact, this week he overtook Patrick Mahomes as the odds-on favorite for MVP according to BetOnline.

Rodgers still is a special arm talent but can’t carry a team like he did five years ago. As we’re seeing this year, pair him with a legit running game and he’s still among the elite of the elite. He’s not the scrambler he was in his prime, but his skills throwing the ball and reading defenses remain extreme. The threat of a strong run game gets the most out of his ability to get the Packers in the right play before the snap, as well as giving him extra time to throw after the snap.

But reliance on the run game, and a high attrition rate at running back, mean LaFleur needs more than one good one. Week to week you never know who won’t be available, and a serious injury if you don’t have quality depth is catastrophic. Look at the Los Angeles Rams’ decline since Todd Gurley’s balky knee ruined him about halfway through the 2018 season.

Dillon has hardly played, so the Packers have no idea about his durability. Just because he’s big (247 pounds) doesn’t mean he won’t get hurt. Eddie Lacy was a huge back yet missed 13 games in four seasons with the Packers.

* Jones is a difference maker and threat to turn any play into a big one. If defenses don’t game plan for him, he’ll beat them. Not to put too fine a point on it, but while Dillon was the breakout star Sunday, Jones made the play that turned the game. The first snap after the Titans had cut the Packers’ lead to 19-14 in the third quarter, Jones bounced a run outside and turned a nothing play into a 59-yard gain that set up an easy score. The rout was on.

Not many backs in the league could have made that run.

Jones also excels as a receiver and can line up anywhere. His only issue is durability – he has missed 10 of a possible 63 games in the NFL. With Dillon, managing Jones’ snaps isn’t a problem.

Post #333 » by **humanrefutation** » Fri Jan 1, 2021 3:04 am

Losing Bakh is crushing, but hopefully Aaron sinks in further to the quick throw offense to protect his blindside a bit. Is Wagner available to play RT? I thought he got carted off last week.

Post #334 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 1:49 am

Hell of a tough schedule next season:

Home Games
Rams
Steelers
Seahawks
Browns
Giants/Washington
Bears
Vikings
Lions

Road
Cardinals
49ers
Ravens
Titans
Bengals
Bears
Vikings
Lions

RRyder823 · Post #335 » by **RRyder823** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 1:58 am

MickeyDavis wrote:Hell of a tough schedule next season:

Home Games
Rams
Steelers
Seahawks
Browns
Giants/Washington
Bears
Vikings
Lions

Road
Cardinals
49ers
Ravens
Titans
Bengals
Bears
Vikings
Lions

A lot of Packers fans will still say they overachieved even if they go 13-3 again

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Post #336 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 3:49 pm

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WeekapaugGroove · Post #337 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 4:48 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:

Read on Twitter

He's going to be a very rich man in a couple of years.

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MoreTrife · Post #338 » by **MoreTrife** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 7:37 pm

WeekapaugGroove wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:

Read on Twitter
He's going to be a very rich man in a couple of years.

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Do we have two more years of control? Or just one?

WeekapaugGroove · Post #339 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 9:36 pm

MoreTrife wrote:
WeekapaugGroove wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:

Read on Twitter
He's going to be a very rich man in a couple of years.

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Do we have two more years of control? Or just one?

Two

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Pugger · Post #340 » by **Pugger** » Mon Jan 4, 2021 9:40 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:

Read on Twitter

Let's hope he ends up All-Pro.