Green Bay Packers Discussion - Page 721

RockJock07 · 03-17-2012, 01:33 AM

I'm really not in love with losing Wells. I wanna wait till after the draft and any other personnel moves before I freak out.

How many times since TT has been GM have we (including the media) spotted a guy that is believed to be available when the Packers pick only to either trade back or take a position where they are deep?

It seems to happen every year which leads me to believe that if there is a C that is to be rumored to be good fit probably wont happen.

mqtirishfan · 03-17-2012, 01:39 AM

It kind of sucks that it had to be Wells leaving, considering all of our backup OL are tackles.

PackerLegend · 03-17-2012, 08:01 AM

Mehh hate the fact we now have another need. There's quite a few holes on this team that need to be filled and we won't be able to likely get them all in the draft where the guy can come in and have an impact right away. Plus like mentioned above there's the fact TT could always just steer clear of a need and draft a player at an already deep position.

TitleTown088 · 03-17-2012, 10:53 AM

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Mehh hate the fact we now have another need. There's quite a few holes on this team that need to be filled and we won't be able to likely get them all in the draft where the guy can come in and have an impact right away. Plus like mentioned above there's the fact TT could always just steer clear of a need and draft a player at an already deep position.

maybe not. Packers have shown interest in Wimbley. He may be too expensive though.

http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/03...60&feedID=5196

SuperPacker · 03-17-2012, 10:57 AM

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maybe not. Packers have shown interest in Wimbley.

http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/03...60&feedID=5196

Wimbley would be nice to have opposite Clay. I would still say drafting an OLB in the first 3 rounds would be a sensible move however.

cvv84 · 03-17-2012, 02:36 PM

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It kind of sucks that it had to be Wells leaving, considering all of our backup OL are tackles.

It sucks but its going to be better in the long term. We need to get bigger along the offensive line and McCarthy finally admitted that fact. Wells is a solid player but he doesn't overwhelm defenders and is more of a technician. I'd love to see Lang shift to center and draft Brandon Brooks at #28.

TimmG6376 · 03-17-2012, 02:55 PM

I don't know that it shows that Thompson acknowledges anything other than he couldn't afford to pay $6mil/season for a C with all the other contracts coming up for extension. Probably means that EDS is the front runner barring they land a guy like Konz or Zeitler early. EDS is basically the same size as Wells. He may fair better at C than he did at OG.

A proven pass rusher like Wimbley would be sweet, but I too worry about his price tag. Hopefully the timing of his release means that the other pass rush needy teams don't have as much money left for the Packers to compete against.

SuperPacker · 03-17-2012, 02:58 PM

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I don't know that it shows that Thompson acknowledges anything other than he couldn't afford to pay $6mil/season for a C with all the other contracts coming up for extension. Probably means that EDS is the front runner barring they land a guy like Konz or Zeitler early. EDS is basically the same size as Wells. He may fair better at C than he did at OG.

A proven pass rusher like Wimbley would be sweet, but I too worry about his price tag. Hopefully the timing of his release means that the other pass rush needy teams don't have as much money left for the Packers to compete against.

TimmG6376 · 03-17-2012, 03:14 PM

Yeah I know. Not what I'm hoping for, but I think it is the reality. Funny thing is that articles leading into FA speculated that Wells wanted close to $9mil/season and the Packers were thinking more around $6mil/season. Obviously there are things like length of contract and guaranteed money that factor in but it doesn't really seem like there was ever a chance he was coming back.

SuperPacker · 03-17-2012, 03:18 PM

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Yeah I know. Not what I'm hoping for, but I think it is the reality. Funny thing is that articles leading into FA speculated that Wells wanted close to $9mil/season and the Packers were thinking more around $6mil/season. Obviously there are things like length of contract and guaranteed money that factor in but it doesn't really seem like there was ever a chance he was coming back.

Yeah you're right, knowing TT we'll go into the season with EDS as C, he'll play well and we'll all think our GM is a genius again.

princefielder28 · 03-17-2012, 03:30 PM

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Yeah I know. Not what I'm hoping for, but I think it is the reality. Funny thing is that articles leading into FA speculated that Wells wanted close to $9mil/season and the Packers were thinking more around $6mil/season. Obviously there are things like length of contract and guaranteed money that factor in but it doesn't really seem like there was ever a chance he was coming back.

the Packers were offering around 4.5 million annually, which is a complete slap in the face to Wells

SuperPacker · 03-17-2012, 03:33 PM

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the Packers were offering around 4.5 million annually, which is a complete slap in the face to Wells

TT makes me laugh.

cvv84 · 03-17-2012, 05:17 PM

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the Packers were offering around 4.5 million annually, which is a complete slap in the face to Wells

I don't know about that. Wells is a good player but not a great one. I'd have a hard time paying a center more than $5 million annually. It sucks to lose Wells but the biggest loss is going to be the line adjustments and familiarity with Rodgers. Wells was a bend but didn't break kind of player.

Pack_Attack_4 · 03-17-2012, 06:52 PM

Can Lang paly center?

TimmG6376 · 03-17-2012, 07:21 PM

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Can Lang paly center?

I don't know if he's ever been tried there. Seeing some speculation that this could be an option. Still would just move the hole from C to LG; a position that Lang played pretty well last season.

SuperPacker · 03-17-2012, 07:22 PM

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I don't know if he's ever been tried there. Seeing some speculation that this could be an option. Still would just move the hole from C to LG; a position that Lang played pretty well last season.

Yeah it would be pretty pointless.

cvv84 · 03-17-2012, 07:40 PM

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I don't know if he's ever been tried there. Seeing some speculation that this could be an option. Still would just move the hole from C to LG; a position that Lang played pretty well last season.

He played Daryn Colledge well there last year. Another year starting there might change that but I doubt it. Its really a question of weather you prefer to find a center or guard, whereas I believe guard is a much stronger position in the draft than center.

Pack_Attack_4 · 03-17-2012, 11:58 PM

If Lang moves to C, couldent we try Sherrod at LG

TimmG6376 · 03-18-2012, 08:48 AM

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If Lang moves to C, couldent we try Sherrod at LG

They tried that last offseason and it didn't work. Sherrod is a tackle, but it is unlikely he'll be ready to contribute this season.

I'll buy the notion that an immediate starter at LG will be easier to find in the draft than an immediate starter at C. Still no guarantee that Lang can actually play C.

cvv84 · 03-18-2012, 11:24 AM

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Still no guarantee that Lang can actually play C.

Still no guarantee that EDS can play at the NFL level either. Let alone a rookie. I don't see a Pouncey or Mack in this draft.

mqtirishfan · 03-18-2012, 12:00 PM

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Still no guarantee that EDS can play at the NFL level either. Let alone a rookie. I don't see a Pouncey or Mack in this draft.

If Lang can play C, there is an impact player at G available in DeCastro if TT wanted to trade up.

SuperPacker · 03-18-2012, 12:02 PM

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If Lang can play C, there is an impact player at G available in DeCastro if TT wanted to trade up.

That would be horrible! You dont trade up 15 or so places to get a guard, especially when you're two biggest needs are on defense.

Pack_Attack_4 · 03-18-2012, 03:19 PM

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They tried that last offseason and it didn't work. Sherrod is a tackle, but it is unlikely he'll be ready to contribute this season.

I'll buy the notion that an immediate starter at LG will be easier to find in the draft than an immediate starter at C. Still no guarantee that Lang can actually play C.

Hes a 1st ronder he should be ready to contribute.

SuperPacker · 03-18-2012, 03:20 PM

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Hes a 1st ronder he should be ready to contribute.

He's injured...

Pack_Attack_4 · 03-18-2012, 05:21 PM

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He's injured...

i kno he hurt his leg but shouldent he be ready for the start of training camp.

Also jus heard Matt Flynn sighed a 3year 26Mill deal with the Seahawks.