Phillyjet Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Really looking forward to see what Rodgers can do with the offense, but think that folks may be overestimating his impact on leading us to the hallowed land. Frankly, we've lost significant depth in the trenches this offseason. While our edge players may improve (Clemons, Johnson, Huff, and Lawson are good depth), beyond Quinnen you have Smart and Thomas. Very little room for injury. Same goes for o-line. An elder Brown is back, I am optimistic about Becton, and Max Mitchell returns. But we don't have a bonafide center right now, and the guard depth is atrocious. Don't know much about Colon and Schweizert, but seem like Feeney type replacements. Again, an injury away from badness with a 40 yo QB. Sure, we can select players in the draft, but usually those guys take a year or so to reach maturity. Would expect D-line and O-line this year in the draft. Which doesn't even consider the need at safety. Center an absolute must. Yes, we might sign Ben Jones, but he missed half the season with concussions last year. Good luck with that. Discuss. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Depth on both lines will look better after the draft, they’re filling up the rest of the roster and seem to be leaving spots to draft guys on the OL and at DT. Wonder if plan A is drafting a center and plan B is Jones or if Jones gets wrapped up pre draft. Seems like there’s really just room for one more iOL unless they’re planning to keep six. Though the depth there may be more important if kicking AVT to tackle is their first move if they lose someone there. Think the two iOL they’ve signed both seem to be better than Feeney, legitimate fringe starters whereas he was a known pure backup. Was glad they went in a different direction with the veteran backup iOL. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Crusher Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 This is a true statement but what happen at the tackle position last year would have drained 2-3 teams depth let alone just ours. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 After the Draft, JD will sign players to contracts that will not effect the Compensatory Pick Formula. Disappointed about Campbell but I'll be curious to see the guaranteed $. JD doesn't chase FA players beyond his established price point. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rico Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 The good news is this draft has Beaucoup O and D linemen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OilfieldJet Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 I like the OL availability in the draft; I bet that we take at least 2. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I think we need to worry about the front-line talent before we worry about the depth 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 In no particular order.... LB, DL, OL, C, FS positions need to be addressed in Draft or FA. Since not a lot has happened FA wise, I am hopeful we find some gems after camp cutdowns begin. Swap a 2024 7th for a veteran LB or FS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 It's not great but it's not awful either. I also think Rodgers improves the line cause he gets rid of the ball quickly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 DL and OL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 true enough but it's not for lack of trying. imagine if becton, clark, avt, max, and even fant were all together on the oline without injury? throw in mcgovern too. that would be a pretty stout oline. unfortunately it hasn't worked out that way. hopefully tomlinson has a rebound year (if not cut), becton returns and plays the whole season, avt returns as does max. that would only leave the center position unfilled. the new signees will be depth. not bad as long as they get practice time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlite80 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 7 minutes ago, Tranquilo said: It's not great but it's not awful either. I also think Rodgers improves the line cause he gets rid of the ball quickly Rodgers quick release is a good point. The line has several potential upsides. Having AVT and Breece back is a big lift. Becton is a huge upgrade if healthy. Contract year so he decided to get in shape. They also have a new offensive line coach. When you swap lineman again and again, with no improvement, look to the O-line coach. I remember the first thing Parcells did was bring in Callahan. The same line improved significantly. May be part of why Tomlinson went from Pro-Bowler with a very high PFF to stiff in one season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillyjet Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 42 minutes ago, Ron Rico said: The good news is this draft has Beaucoup O and D linemen. That's why the draft compensation for Rodgers matters a lot. I personally would like to see a package built around: 1) Swap of Jets 2nd round pick for Packers 3rd Round pick (equivalent of a third round pick, or Elijah Moore). 2) Conditional 3rd next year 3) Corey Davis (sweetener for the Packers fans to come to terms with their lack of leverage; we were gonna cut him anyway). We're gonna need those picks with the money that we are shelling out for Rodgers (and soon Q). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 3 hours ago, Phillyjet said: Discuss. Probably why we will sign someone on DL and draft someone as well. Probably why we will sign someone on OL and draft someone as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sperm Edwards Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETS SB Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Agreed. I really think we trade down in the 1st round for John Michael Schmitz, getting an additional 2nd or 3rd depending availability, we pickup another offensive lineman and defensive lineman. In addition, although it seemed we were going to cut him, Carl Lawson sounds like he is staying, hopefully on a restructured contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 While I realize we need non Aaron Rodgers things to discuss, it’s tough to complain about the roster until we have the draft and get closer to camp. Douglas has never been shy about filling a need when he sees one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 We may be lucky and fill out the roster some over the next 162 days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets723 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 We haven’t even gotten to the draft yet. It’s expected that our top two picks will be on the oline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 11 hours ago, OilfieldJet said: I like the OL availability in the draft; I bet that we take at least 2. At 13 T Sko and at 43 C Schmitz. Round 3 best player available at S, DL or LB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Weird. It’s like the off-season isn’t over. anyone notice the cutdown change ? No first cuts anymore. It’s going to be a free for all, cutting 95 to 54 (approximately) the most epic mini draft of them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, Maynard13 said: At 13 T Sko and at 43 C Schmitz. Round 3 best player available at S, DL or LB. We don’t have a 3rd rd pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 11 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: We don’t have a 3rd rd pick E Gatz. JD will find a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 minute ago, Maynard13 said: E Gatz. JD will find a way. I will redeem you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 4 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: I will redeem you! Great Show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, Maynard13 said: At 13 T Sko and at 43 C Schmitz. Round 3 best player available at S, DL or LB. If you mean John Michael Schmitz, there is almost a zero chance he will be there at 43. If you want him, you probably need to be picking in the low 20's in the first round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 3 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said: If you mean John Michael Schmitz, there is almost a zero chance he will be there at 43. If you want him, you probably need to be picking in the low 20's in the first round. Realty. Seems JD really wants him. Theyve had several visits with him and C seems to be as high a need as RT. We do have Mitchell as depth. Trade back get an extra 2 or 3 and grab him. LT Brown - LG Lake - C Schmitz - RG AVT - RT Becton. I could live with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 14 hours ago, Maynard13 said: Realty. Seems JD really wants him. Theyve had several visits with him and C seems to be as high a need as RT. We do have Mitchell as depth. Trade back get an extra 2 or 3 and grab him. LT Brown - LG Lake - C Schmitz - RG AVT - RT Becton. I could live with that. I have a feeling if we started with that line and could get say more than 3 quarters of one game before an injury, I feel like Laken's play would improve. And if we could get his performance from San Fran, we would be good. This is ALWAYS the risk/reward of free agency. You sign a guy like Laken and then wonder why he wasn't very good. He might very well have been as good as he was because he was beside great players. I always remember Rob Brown scoring 50 goals with Mario Lemieux. He signs a big contract with Hartford (and other teams after), and never scores 20 goals again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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