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05-10-2012, 11:25 PM
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Packers sign 2nd round pick Jerel Worthy
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05-11-2012, 01:01 PM
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All draft pick sign according to PFT except Perry.
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05-11-2012, 01:40 PM
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And 14 UDFA's.
Dale Moss is the most exciting.
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05-11-2012, 01:41 PM
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one of the great things about this new CBA is that we no longer have to worry about dealing with rookie deals as training camp approaches; it's all slotted, no headaches, and everyone gets in camp on time.
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05-11-2012, 04:02 PM
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Perry signs, making all 2012 draft picks under contract.
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05-12-2012, 10:53 AM
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one of the great things about this new CBA is that we no longer have to worry about dealing with rookie deals as training camp approaches; it's all slotted, no headaches, and everyone gets in camp on time.
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I love that theres no hold outs.
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05-14-2012, 10:51 AM
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I hate this time of the year between the draft and when camp starts.
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05-15-2012, 10:38 AM
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I saw a pic yesterday of Mike Mcarthy,Rodgers,Matthews,Rob Davis, Edger Bennett with DD at the danceing with the stars. Good to see them all soporting DD. But the this morning i read a article saying that DD prob wont be on the team next season due to his poor production last year. I know Jennings Jordy Cobb Jones r all better tahn him at this point in his carear, but hes still a very good back up n is a mentor for all the younger guys. I know hes taking less money to stay in GB. Do u guys think will will actually let him go?
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05-15-2012, 10:57 AM
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I'm sure it will depend entirely on Gurley's progress. If Gurley proves to be a better option than Driver, I'm sure they'll cut Driver.
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05-15-2012, 12:34 PM
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If we go 6 receivers we could see DD staying, but i don't think the Packers try so hard to keep Gurley just to have him on the PS this season. I definitely think he'll be on the roster.
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05-15-2012, 01:02 PM
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If I'm Gurley and I don't make the roster this year, I'm not passing on another opportunity when someone else comes along to poach the PS.
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05-15-2012, 03:15 PM
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whats everyone's thoughts on jolly getting released? say he gets reinstated.. think we would want him back?
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biigest mistake packers ever make was geting rid of craig nall he beter then bret faver
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05-15-2012, 05:43 PM
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Donald may not have been productive as in prior years but the number of snaps he took were down and when he was in the games he was a reliable target for Rodgers to go to; was actually our best option in the playoff loss to the Giants...I think it'd be a mistake to let him go
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05-15-2012, 09:03 PM
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Donald may not have been productive as in prior years but the number of snaps he took were down and when he was in the games he was a reliable target for Rodgers to go to; was actually our best option in the playoff loss to the Giants...I think it'd be a mistake to let him go
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I totally agree i think hes a solid 5th wr. plus Finly will get alot of balls at WR so Drivers really like our 6th WR
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05-15-2012, 09:08 PM
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I totally agree i think hes a solid 5th wr. plus Finly will get alot of balls at WR so Drivers really like our 6th WR
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You don't pay 6th WRs $5 million.
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05-16-2012, 08:50 AM
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It all comes down to whether they believe Gurley and/or Borel to be the real deal. If they do, as much as I like Driver, it makes no sense to keep a 37 year old WR, pay him $5 mil, and let a promising young player walk.
McCarthy says it is a young man's game. You need vets but you can't hang on to them in the twilight of their career at the expense of replenishing your roster with young talent. QBs might be the lone exception to that philosophy.
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05-16-2012, 12:23 PM
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If we really had nobody behind Driver then yes obviously cut his pay and keep him. Everyone knew this time would come and while its extremely hard we just can't keep him around. It makes us all extremely sad to have to do this to a guy like DD.... but we currently have to many young guys who have shown to much. We can't risk losing them and possibly there 8+ years of prime production for a guy who is on the decline with about 2-3 years. He sad he wants to play till 40.
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05-16-2012, 12:25 PM
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It's pretty obvious we like Gurley, we wouldn't of tried so hard to keep him otherwise. Driver will most likely be cut. It'll be sad, but what can you do?
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05-17-2012, 03:32 PM
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Is Gurley really gonna be better than Driver next season?
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05-17-2012, 03:33 PM
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You don't pay 6th WRs $5 million.
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Driver is only making 2.6 mill next season
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05-17-2012, 04:11 PM
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Driver is only making 2.6 mill next season
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That's just his base salary. He also has $0.2 million in workout bonuses, and a $1.5 million in roster bonus due July 25th. So you'll know by then if he's on the team or not. I think some of his signing bonus would also count against the cap this year bringing it over $5 million. At the least, he's set to make $4.3 million this year under his current contract.
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05-17-2012, 04:17 PM
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Driver is only making 2.6 mill next season
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You don't pay 6th WRs that, either.
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05-18-2012, 08:38 AM
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Is Gurley really gonna be better than Driver next season?
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Probably not, but will he be a better in 2-3 years when Driver is 40? Probably...and where will Gurley be if Driver is kept instead? Not likely playing for the Packers.
Let's also not forget that there is now a former member of the Packer front office who is a GM for the Raiders. I don't think they'll get away with stashing guys on the PS.
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05-18-2012, 09:00 AM
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You don't pay 6th WRs that, either.
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Drive will have to take a pay cut obviously, and I have no doubt that he would in order to stay. We'll see how things go
on another note, good luck to DD in the finals of Dancing with the stars lol
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05-19-2012, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
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Donald may not have been productive as in prior years but the number of snaps he took were down and when he was in the games he was a reliable target for Rodgers to go to; was actually our best option in the playoff loss to the Giants...I think it'd be a mistake to let him go
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I agree. He obviously need to take a pay cut along with a reduced role but his veteran leadership is invaluable to the younger guys.
Borel and Gurley aren't the next Victor Cruz. They're nice Ruvell Martin type guys but thats all. We already have Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Cobb, and Finley are the primary targets this season and D.J. Williams will hopefully provide something as well. Keeping Driver rounds out our targets and gives us a veteran insurance policy if we lose one of our top 4 WRs.
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