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Well, there were anti-Dez Bryant "votes" predicated on character issues and his not being Packer material. Just a thought.No, my post had absolutely nothing to do with that thread. What made you think that?
Well, there were anti-Dez Bryant "votes" predicated on character issues and his not being Packer material. Just a thought.No, my post had absolutely nothing to do with that thread. What made you think that?
Funny, that lost trophy, was the same one supposedly "not given out" to the Packers. It was a traveling trophy, similar to the Stanley Cup, only they didn't put the teams name on it. The teams could also have replicas made for their trophy case.
I'll chime in on this one. Why would you want to hire problem children? They're a pain in the butt for coaching staff and mgmt to deal with. I guess I just don't see why some people feel compelled to want to chase after bad acting jackwagons. It's not in the least bit glorious or altruistic imo to potentially put the locker room in jeopardy or the organization's reputation needlessly at risk. Let the fools rot as unsigned free agents. Seriously, does anyone WANT a bunch of guys that could end up on the leagues suspended list at any moment because they are too stupid and/or undisciplined to control themselves?You'll get no disagreement from me on the idea that the Packers have run one of the cleaner ships in the NFL. I just always find it interesting when off-field issues are brought up as a negative for a player on another team with the implication that the Packers wouldn't want that player on the team because of those off-field problems.
I agree. And Quarless hasn't exactly lit the world on fire. I just don't want someone that stupid, not to mention cowardly, on this team.I'll chime in on this one. Why would you want to hire problem children? They're a pain in the butt for coaching staff and mgmt to deal with. I guess I just don't see why some people feel compelled to want to chase after bad acting jackwagons. It's not in the least bit glorious or altruistic imo to potentially put the locker room in jeopardy or the organization's reputation needlessly at risk. Let the fools rot as unsigned free agents. Seriously, does anyone WANT a bunch of guys that could end up on the leagues suspended list at any moment because they are too stupid and/or undisciplined to control themselves?
I wouldn't want to see Bryant in green and gold. We're a long way from desperate in the receiving corps. That said, I wouldn't like to be playing against him either. He is a great receiver.Well, there were anti-Dez Bryant "votes" predicated on character issues and his not being Packer material. Just a thought.
I'll chime in on this one. Why would you want to hire problem children? They're a pain in the butt for coaching staff and mgmt to deal with. I guess I just don't see why some people feel compelled to want to chase after bad acting jackwagons. It's not in the least bit glorious or altruistic imo to potentially put the locker room in jeopardy or the organization's reputation needlessly at risk.
I'll chime in on this one. Why would you want to hire problem children? They're a pain in the butt for coaching staff and mgmt to deal with. I guess I just don't see why some people feel compelled to want to chase after bad acting jackwagons. It's not in the least bit glorious or altruistic imo to potentially put the locker room in jeopardy or the organization's reputation needlessly at risk. Let the fools rot as unsigned free agents. Seriously, does anyone WANT a bunch of guys that could end up on the leagues suspended list at any moment because they are too stupid and/or undisciplined to control themselves?
Well, there were anti-Dez Bryant "votes" predicated on character issues and his not being Packer material. Just a thought.
That's the nub of the issue. If the guy is at least a decent player, the first consideration is how he works within the team concept. After that:According to several sources Guion was one of the most respected players in the locker room last season. Just because someone has troubles off the field doesn´t mean he´s a problem within the team.
This is a good way to look at how off-field issues have a bearing on a player's future with the team. The nature of the issue also plays an important role. Guion's issue is problematic, but not career-breaking, IMO. Quarless is a bit more egregious, firing a weapon to get the attention of a few women is at best stupid, at worst dangerous. In both cases, there are good arguments for a return to the team after 1) a suspension and 2) a serious admission of regret and being sincere in saying it won't happen again. I don't condone these actions in any way. But let's not let the tail wag the dog. For the most part, GB players are 1) talented and 2) mostly good citizens off the field. At any rate, it's not a simple yes/no decision as to whether or not the team cuts someone.That's the nub of the issue. If the guy is at least a decent player, the first consideration is how he works within the team concept. After that:
- how good is the player or what is his potential?
- how deep is the bench behind him?
- what is the severity and frequency of the offenses?
- how severe is the PR blow back?
- has there been an act of contrition that has at least a semblance of being genuine?
- what is the likelihood of the issue being repeated?
- how much organizational time and energy might be required to limit the chance of recurrence?
- how much in dead cap would it cost to dump him?
These are not binary decisions.
True enough. Each of these unnecessary incidents however causes mgmt, staff and coaches to commit time and effort needlessly dealing with these dumpster fires. Why mgmt would go courting more problem children is beyond my comprehension. I believe that is why current mgmt is pretty careful about who goes on their list of prospective employees.According to several sources Guion was one of the most respected players in the locker room last season. Just because someone has troubles off the field doesn´t mean he´s a problem within the team.
I didn't argue for or against Bryant being in Green & Gold. Frankly, the matter is too speculative with too many "what ifs" for me to render an opinion. His exceptional talent, however, is indisputable.I wouldn't want to see Bryant in green and gold. We're a long way from desperate in the receiving corps. That said, I wouldn't like to be playing against him either. He is a great receiver.
Is Guion a dumpster fire?True enough. Each of these unnecessary incidents however causes mgmt, staff and coaches to commit time and effort needlessly dealing with these dumpster fires. Why mgmt would go courting more problem children is beyond my comprehension. I believe that is why current mgmt is pretty careful about who goes on their list of prospective employees.
Ah, but the team gets him for a year (minus whatever suspension comes down) at a discount! And maybe a follow-on discount after that with the Packers if Guion keeps his nose clean and chooses to reciprocate the Packers' modest expression of loyalty.He is a dumpster fire in the aspect that the team has to spend considerable time and effort dealing with this unnecessary problem.
That's true enough that I was tempted to leave it be. There are possible issues of timing. I'm not clear myself on whether vested vet guarantees kick in on opening day if the player is suspended. In other words, if it is decided to cut him during or after the suspension, is the balance of his salary for that year guaranteed?Like you said, it's pretty easy to jettison all of the perps in the future if they need to.
Well that's a good point - after all it's a business. Leaving dead cap space is expensive, and has to be weighed with the subjective call on how a player affects the rest of the team, or if that's not an issue. If a player is still a contributor to a team, on the field and in the locker room, then he should probably be kept, and the legal system will do its thing. There will probably be a suspension involved, and that's why they pay the GM and coaches - to decide whether it's worth it to keep a player.Ah, but the team gets him for a year (minus whatever suspension comes down) at a discount! And maybe a follow-on discount after that with the Packers if Guion keeps his nose clean and chooses to reciprocate the Packers' modest expression of loyalty.
That's true enough that I was tempted to leave it be. There are possible issues of timing. I'm not clear myself on whether vested vet guarantees kick in on opening day if the player is suspended. In other words, if it is decided to cut him during or after the suspension, is the balance of his salary for that year guaranteed?
In any case, your phrasing seems a little glib in consideration of the other crap that may be going on behind the scenes that does not get reported, either to the police or in the press. To think that everybody but the guys who have been caught are boy scouts is a little naive. You never know...the next guy to get caught could be a star player with a pile of guarantees or dead cap associated with his contract. Those who are quick to cut and be done with it, with a sometimes moralistic tone in these pages, might sing a little different tune.
This is Raptorman's attempt to pretend the Vikings finished a season by winning a title game, but of course it doesn't pass the smell test and the Vikings are still 0 for forever in championships. Yep, no nerve struck.
Regarding Quarless it looks to me like he's got a problem with booze. He may have to decide if he likes drinking better than earning an NFL paycheck. He's already made more than $4M pre-tax and has jeopardized about $1.5M this season, let alone future contracts.
MODS! MODS!!! BAN Croak right now!!!! He's trying to be fair to... to... to the VIKINGS!!!A little fairness is in order. There was a time when the Vikings were an amazing team. I can't forget the purple people eaters. Even though they didn't win the Super Bowl, they were a heck of a lot better than our team that year or even few years time.
Quarless' situation is similar to that of Erik Walden. Walden was suspended one game after a domestic abuse incident. Walden played out that last year of his contract with the Packers. Quarless is in the last year of his contract. Neither were impact players, however both were starters with thin benches behind them.Well that's a good point - after all it's a business. Leaving dead cap space is expensive, and has to be weighed with the subjective call on how a player affects the rest of the team, or if that's not an issue. If a player is still a contributor to a team, on the field and in the locker room, then he should probably be kept, and the legal system will do its thing. There will probably be a suspension involved, and that's why they pay the GM and coaches - to decide whether it's worth it to keep a player.
As another poster pointed out, these are not binary, yes/no decisions. Personally, I wouldn't want a marginal producer like Quarless on the team if he shows, as he has, great stupidity off the field. Then again, the Packers aren't exactly rich at TE. If Finley were still on the team and Quarless was 2 or 3 on the depth chart, it's a lot easier to jettison him.
I'm glad I don't have to make these decisions!
That's true enough that I was tempted to leave it be. There are possible issues of timing. I'm not clear myself on whether vested vet guarantees kick in on opening day if the player is suspended. In other words, if it is decided to cut him during or after the suspension, is the balance of his salary for that year guaranteed?
However, a player who's suspended on opening day is not on the 53 man roster. On the other hand, he is under a contract that otherwise adheres to the rules that apply to his veteran status. It's not clear to me whether the "53 man roster" criteria applies literally or if it's just shorthand that covers the most common situations.I think the base salary of a vested veteran becomes guaranteed as soon as he´s on the opening day roster no matter what. A suspended player won´t be paid his portion of the base salary and per game roster during the entire length of the suspension though.
That's the way I view it. Some seem to believe the Thompson-era Packers avoidance of guys with character issues in the draft or in free agency is a reflection of some moral principle. I see it as an risk management principle, as another poster put it.The job of the Packers front office consists in field a competitive team so the team holds on to guys having off the field issues who are considerably more talented than other players at the position. It´s possible Thompson looks to adequately replace them once their contracts have ended but as of right now there´s not a lot of options to replace Quarless.