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<blockquote data-quote="LambeauLeaper" data-source="post: 23653" data-attributes="member: 162"><p>Every time I read about TT and his methods, something itches that I can't seem to scratch. I know what I want to say, but it's hard to fully explain it. There's something that bothers me about TT's obsession with the draft. I <strong>fully agree</strong> that the draft is where you make your team. But, you have to absolutely mix in some key free agents. It's too early to write the book on TT, he needs a couple of offseasons to get an accurate read on his methods, but I'm really hoping he doesn't abandon free agency altogether (and I don't mean the Arturo Freemans and Earl Littles of the world). It seems like the 1 or 2 blockbuster signings are what put teams over the hump. Case in point, Reggie White. In the mid 90s we were getting to the playoffs regularly only to lose in Dallas every year. Then we signed Reggie and a few other key contributors and the rest is history. New England has made key FA signings every year (ie. Rodney Harrison, Corey Dillon, etc.) Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Packers are close to getting "over the hump", but teams do not thrive on the draft alone. </p><p></p><p>I'm thinking TT saw that 1 or 2 big name FA's weren't going to be enough to change this years team (not to mention the salary cap situation) and has been looking at this as a rebuilding project since he got here. I wouldn't be suprised to see another year or two of the same philosophy - staying out of the big name FA market and focusing on draft picks. </p><p></p><p>People wonder what's wrong with this team this year. It's easy to point the finger at coaching, but the reality is the woeful lack of talent and pure studs. We've really bombed in the last several drafts with our #1 picks (besides Javon, of course). Go even further and look at our picks from the top 3 rounds every year..</p><p></p><p>2004</p><p>1 - Ahmad Carroll</p><p>3 - Joey Thomas</p><p>3 - Donnell Washington</p><p>3 - B.J. Sander</p><p></p><p>2003</p><p>1 - Nick Barnett</p><p>3 - Kenny Peterson</p><p>5 - James Lee</p><p> </p><p>2002</p><p>1 - Javon Walker</p><p>3 - Marques Anderson</p><p></p><p>2001</p><p>1 - Jamal Reynolds</p><p>2 - Robert Ferguson</p><p>3 - Bhawoh Jue</p><p>3 - Torrance Marshall</p><p></p><p></p><p>That's 13 players with only 1 being considered "blue" (top players at their position). The rest either aren't even on the team anymore, or haven't done a whole lot in their careers thusfar. Then you look at the number of busts we've had in the FA market - quite a few "misses" and virtually no "hits". Now you look at the FA's we've had to let go because of the poor decisions on FA's - the overall situation is a freakin' train wreck. </p><p></p><p>Is it Sherman's fault? Yes. You have to do your homework regarding the draft AND free agents. History points to that not being the case with Sherman - you just can't miss on that many players if you've done your homework. Is it too late to fix it? For this year, and probably the next couple years, I think it is. TT has his work cut out for him, IMO, and it's not going to be an overnight fix. I think a couple of strong drafts, some crafty FA signings, maybe a trade or two and we can be a tough team again. This is what brings me back to my original point - TT seems to be extremely gunshy when it comes to FA's. That may be somewhat warranted, but if he abandons it altogether we're screwed. Like he said earlier in the year, "free agency is a minefield", but without it you're left with a team full of rookies and 2-3 year players with no one to steer the ship.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LambeauLeaper, post: 23653, member: 162"] Every time I read about TT and his methods, something itches that I can't seem to scratch. I know what I want to say, but it's hard to fully explain it. There's something that bothers me about TT's obsession with the draft. I [b]fully agree[/b] that the draft is where you make your team. But, you have to absolutely mix in some key free agents. It's too early to write the book on TT, he needs a couple of offseasons to get an accurate read on his methods, but I'm really hoping he doesn't abandon free agency altogether (and I don't mean the Arturo Freemans and Earl Littles of the world). It seems like the 1 or 2 blockbuster signings are what put teams over the hump. Case in point, Reggie White. In the mid 90s we were getting to the playoffs regularly only to lose in Dallas every year. Then we signed Reggie and a few other key contributors and the rest is history. New England has made key FA signings every year (ie. Rodney Harrison, Corey Dillon, etc.) Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the Packers are close to getting "over the hump", but teams do not thrive on the draft alone. I'm thinking TT saw that 1 or 2 big name FA's weren't going to be enough to change this years team (not to mention the salary cap situation) and has been looking at this as a rebuilding project since he got here. I wouldn't be suprised to see another year or two of the same philosophy - staying out of the big name FA market and focusing on draft picks. People wonder what's wrong with this team this year. It's easy to point the finger at coaching, but the reality is the woeful lack of talent and pure studs. We've really bombed in the last several drafts with our #1 picks (besides Javon, of course). Go even further and look at our picks from the top 3 rounds every year.. 2004 1 - Ahmad Carroll 3 - Joey Thomas 3 - Donnell Washington 3 - B.J. Sander 2003 1 - Nick Barnett 3 - Kenny Peterson 5 - James Lee 2002 1 - Javon Walker 3 - Marques Anderson 2001 1 - Jamal Reynolds 2 - Robert Ferguson 3 - Bhawoh Jue 3 - Torrance Marshall That's 13 players with only 1 being considered "blue" (top players at their position). The rest either aren't even on the team anymore, or haven't done a whole lot in their careers thusfar. Then you look at the number of busts we've had in the FA market - quite a few "misses" and virtually no "hits". Now you look at the FA's we've had to let go because of the poor decisions on FA's - the overall situation is a freakin' train wreck. Is it Sherman's fault? Yes. You have to do your homework regarding the draft AND free agents. History points to that not being the case with Sherman - you just can't miss on that many players if you've done your homework. Is it too late to fix it? For this year, and probably the next couple years, I think it is. TT has his work cut out for him, IMO, and it's not going to be an overnight fix. I think a couple of strong drafts, some crafty FA signings, maybe a trade or two and we can be a tough team again. This is what brings me back to my original point - TT seems to be extremely gunshy when it comes to FA's. That may be somewhat warranted, but if he abandons it altogether we're screwed. Like he said earlier in the year, "free agency is a minefield", but without it you're left with a team full of rookies and 2-3 year players with no one to steer the ship. [/QUOTE]
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