AmishMafia
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too damn cold to work outside edition
COACHING
Extend MM. I know, he hasn't deserved it as of late. But no DC is going to come to GB with a lame duck HC. So we extend MM for 3 years with limited guaranteed money. There is an understanding that things need to get better or it will be a 1 year deal.
Fire Capers and his entire staff. Enough is enough, Supplied with numerous high picks the Packers defense looks worse each year. Defense plays flat. The last time I was impressed with a defensive game plan was the Playoff loss to Seattle a few years back.
Hire Dave Aranda DC. I looked at a lot of the available DCs and they all can do a better job than Capers, but I'm not sure there are any slam dunks. We should have done this last year and picked up Gus Bradley, but Charges snatched him up. Dave Aranda has done very well with limited talent at Wisconsin. For a team that continually ranks between 20-30 range on recruiting talent, consistently had one of the top defenses in the country. They are very well coached and I would love to see what he can do with the talent we have. I'm sure there will be a few big names available, Fangio and Spagnola by seasons end, and they would definitely be in the mix.
Free Agency
Resign
Adams - became the go to guy in Green Bay. Concussion concerns is the only thing. Maybe we don't want the risk.
Linsley - We don't have much at center. We need a little more continuity there. Sign him!
Burnett - the QB of our defense. He his a hidden asset due to our crap-tacular defense.
House - Should be able to get him inexpensively. The way we go through these guys, we need more depth. He is solid, makes a few plays here and there. With a better DC - he can have a role.
Dial - Give him a full offseason to see what he can do.
Goode - can't replace a good long snapper - but we will probably try again.
Richard Rodgers - perilously thin at TE. He is okay, shouldn't cost too much.
Losses
Brooks - need more youth at OLB
Evans - near the end of the road
Janis - used to be a ST standout which kept him on the team. Don't think he stood out much this season
Goodson - end of the road.
Signings
TE Jimmy Graham - TT has signed a highly regarded TE FA the last 2 years running. I think he realizes they are slow in developing and Richard Rodgers isn't wowing anyone. He also realizes how impactful a threat at WR is for Aaron Rodgers. Therefore drafting and developing isn't an option. I don't like many of the available FAs. A lot of injury risk or very old prospects.
WR Donte Moncrief - bit of an injury risk, but some very interesting measureables that I would like to see what AR can do if teamed up.
DRAFT
We should be picking around 15. Higher if we lose and lower if we win on Sunday. Way too early. I know TT really values performance at Senior Bowl and similar games. Will revise later.
1. Clellin Ferrell - OLB - bolster that pass rush, we are sorely lacking. Should be very good. Some question if its Ferrell or the all star defensive line around him. I think Ferrell makes the DL look better. I am interested in Vita Vea the NT from Washington. If I thought Clark would be okay moving out to 5T, I would go this route. But I hate to mess with a good thing in Clark. Vea is a load to contend with for Offensive Lines.
2. Parris Campell - WR - Looks great but had QB issues to contend with. Has good size and is an explosive playmaker
3. Joshua Jackson - CB - Good size and athleticism. Had his biggest game against Ohio State with 3 picks. Needs to work on technique but definitely has the capacity to be good. Might be limited in success due to the lack of talent around him at Iowa. Could surprise.
4. Breeland Speaks - 5T - Great depth player with some upside. Good motor and strong at the point of attack.
4b. Caleb Wilson - TE - needs to put on some weight for the next level. Only reason he is available here. Good hands and very athletic. Hope he maintains speed with an extra 20 lbs.
Will update later.
COACHING
Extend MM. I know, he hasn't deserved it as of late. But no DC is going to come to GB with a lame duck HC. So we extend MM for 3 years with limited guaranteed money. There is an understanding that things need to get better or it will be a 1 year deal.
Fire Capers and his entire staff. Enough is enough, Supplied with numerous high picks the Packers defense looks worse each year. Defense plays flat. The last time I was impressed with a defensive game plan was the Playoff loss to Seattle a few years back.
Hire Dave Aranda DC. I looked at a lot of the available DCs and they all can do a better job than Capers, but I'm not sure there are any slam dunks. We should have done this last year and picked up Gus Bradley, but Charges snatched him up. Dave Aranda has done very well with limited talent at Wisconsin. For a team that continually ranks between 20-30 range on recruiting talent, consistently had one of the top defenses in the country. They are very well coached and I would love to see what he can do with the talent we have. I'm sure there will be a few big names available, Fangio and Spagnola by seasons end, and they would definitely be in the mix.
Free Agency
Resign
Adams - became the go to guy in Green Bay. Concussion concerns is the only thing. Maybe we don't want the risk.
Linsley - We don't have much at center. We need a little more continuity there. Sign him!
Burnett - the QB of our defense. He his a hidden asset due to our crap-tacular defense.
House - Should be able to get him inexpensively. The way we go through these guys, we need more depth. He is solid, makes a few plays here and there. With a better DC - he can have a role.
Dial - Give him a full offseason to see what he can do.
Goode - can't replace a good long snapper - but we will probably try again.
Richard Rodgers - perilously thin at TE. He is okay, shouldn't cost too much.
Losses
Brooks - need more youth at OLB
Evans - near the end of the road
Janis - used to be a ST standout which kept him on the team. Don't think he stood out much this season
Goodson - end of the road.
Signings
TE Jimmy Graham - TT has signed a highly regarded TE FA the last 2 years running. I think he realizes they are slow in developing and Richard Rodgers isn't wowing anyone. He also realizes how impactful a threat at WR is for Aaron Rodgers. Therefore drafting and developing isn't an option. I don't like many of the available FAs. A lot of injury risk or very old prospects.
WR Donte Moncrief - bit of an injury risk, but some very interesting measureables that I would like to see what AR can do if teamed up.
DRAFT
We should be picking around 15. Higher if we lose and lower if we win on Sunday. Way too early. I know TT really values performance at Senior Bowl and similar games. Will revise later.
1. Clellin Ferrell - OLB - bolster that pass rush, we are sorely lacking. Should be very good. Some question if its Ferrell or the all star defensive line around him. I think Ferrell makes the DL look better. I am interested in Vita Vea the NT from Washington. If I thought Clark would be okay moving out to 5T, I would go this route. But I hate to mess with a good thing in Clark. Vea is a load to contend with for Offensive Lines.
2. Parris Campell - WR - Looks great but had QB issues to contend with. Has good size and is an explosive playmaker
3. Joshua Jackson - CB - Good size and athleticism. Had his biggest game against Ohio State with 3 picks. Needs to work on technique but definitely has the capacity to be good. Might be limited in success due to the lack of talent around him at Iowa. Could surprise.
4. Breeland Speaks - 5T - Great depth player with some upside. Good motor and strong at the point of attack.
4b. Caleb Wilson - TE - needs to put on some weight for the next level. Only reason he is available here. Good hands and very athletic. Hope he maintains speed with an extra 20 lbs.
Will update later.