*Official* Green Bay Packers discussion thread Part V

[daisbest]

Lose two starting lineman with season ending injuries in the pre-season. Sounds about right though.

yeah that sucks, always wanna see the nfc north play each other 100% healthy

[AMeyer9]

yeah that sucks, always wanna see the nfc north play each other 100% healthy

we don't need a fully healthy team to beat you bums

[Clockwork123]

Anyone still want in on the fantasy team? We still got some empty spots if anyone wants to join in. Send me a PM.

[Upshall18]

Anyone still want in on the fantasy team? We still got some empty spots if anyone wants to join in. Send me a PM.

Listen up homos get in on dat dere fantasy league.

[yup89]

Anyone still want in on the fantasy team? We still got some empty spots if anyone wants to join in. Send me a PM.

pm'd

[Upshall18]

pm'd

Are you aware this isn't IDP and you can't draft Davon House 1rd overall?

[Poppingtags]

JC Tretter with a significant knee injury and will miss a few weeks. So we will be starting a rookie at center opening night against the Seahawks? Das not it mane.

[AMeyer9]

JC Tretter with a significant knee injury and will miss a few weeks. So we will be starting a rookie at center opening night against the Seahawks? Das not it mane.

McCarthy mentioned getting second opinions, that's typically not a good sign

On the plus side, it happened two weeks before Seattle, giving the rookie some time to settle in and figure **** out. Could've been worse and we lose him right before Seattle. After seeing what the vikings did to the Chiefs it's probably a good team to break him in.

[Upshall18]

Oh god flashbacks to Bulaga vs Seattle...

Rookie center against the best D in the league...Rodgers better be ready to get rid of the ball.

[Poppingtags]

Oh god flashbacks to Bulaga vs Seattle...

Rookie center against the best D in the league...Rodgers better be ready to get rid of the ball.

Seems like so far this preseason Rodgers has been throwing a lot of short passes and with Lacy we should be able to still pound the ball. will be interesting for sure.

[SpeedDemon9]

The Packers can't seem to catch a fking break.

[GuljinManbirg]

man....phuck preseason. this is why i hate it.

[brobeansprah]

I think we will be fine, Linsley was giving Tretter a little push in training camp. For the DT spot Boyd and Pennell have potential, we have to remember that Raji was bad the past 3 years.

[HELIX35]

Loss of Raji not devastating to defense

http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...ense/14510607/

[brobeansprah]

http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...ense/14510607/

Also if they play well we won't have to re-sign Raji, and they can play out their rookie deals. Leaving room to re-sign Cobb, Bulaga, Hayward, Daniels.

[ugottabjoshinme]

I think we will be fine, Linsley was giving Tretter a little push in training camp. For the DT spot Boyd and Pennell have potential, we have to remember that Raji was bad the past 3 years.

Agree with this. PFF has Linsey has 3rd rated center through preseason. Granted he was a backup playing against backups, but if you are dominating backup defensive lines then you probably aren't going to be terrible against first string guys. Center was the best spot to take an OL injury because there are still two really good guards playing next to Linsey to ease the transition.

[NeoKantian]

Also if they play well we won't have to re-sign Raji, and they can play out their rookie deals. Leaving room to re-sign Cobb, Bulaga, Hayward, Daniels.

I'm sure if the Packers wanted Raji back they could get him cheap. After all, he didn't get any offers last free agency and his position this time around will be even worse.

[brobeansprah]

I'm sure if the Packers wanted Raji back they could get him cheap. After all, he didn't get any offers last free agency and his position this time around will be even worse.

It might be best to just move on if the younger guys play well. By next year it'll have been 4 years since he was playing at a high level.

[AMeyer9]

I'm sure if the Packers wanted Raji back they could get him cheap. After all, he didn't get any offers last free agency and his position this time around will be even worse.

I find it highly unlikely they will re-sign him. Inb4 raiders or vikings take him.

http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...ense/14510607/

"James Starks, the No. 2 halfback, has his place in the offense as a tough runner who hits the hole hard. There's no jitterbug, he's just a hammer. But he's almost an automatic drop as a receiver out the backfield. They need to throw 1,000 passes to him before the game."

So true it hurts. And that's what Packers are looking to do more of this year.

[AMeyer9]

Letroy Guion returned to practice today from his hamstring injury. Guessing him and Boyd will be taking a majority of the snaps at nose?

[NeoKantian]

"James Starks, the No. 2 halfback, has his place in the offense as a tough runner who hits the hole hard. There's no jitterbug, he's just a hammer. But he's almost an automatic drop as a receiver out the backfield. They need to throw 1,000 passes to him before the game."

So true it hurts. And that's what Packers are looking to do more of this year.

Harris looked really good in the backfield last game.

[wsuwarrior]

I dont really care if Starks gets a single reception this year. Hand him the ball and watch him destroy DBs.

I have faith in Linsley. The guy has talent and is ox strong. He seems to have a confident personality and I would be surprised if he choked in Seattle.

[Upshall18]

What? Starks doesn't have great hands but he's serviceable enough to catch out of the backfield. I remember he had a nice grab out of the backfield last game that he picked up a pretty big gain on. He's good enough that teams have to respect it with him in there.

[Admos]

Dem Packers looking juicy.

Gonna need some Packer fans to guest call-in my podcast later this season. PM if interested or hit me up on twitter.

Link to episode recorded today
TBP13 - Alternative Sports Talk (NFL+FF preview)
iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...900270242?mt=2
Listen in your web browser - http://twobrotherspodcast.podomatic....18_37_01-07_00

[AMeyer9]

Was not expecting Harper to be one of the first people cut. I thought he looked pretty good honestly

[papi93]

Packers have given up on TE Colt Lyerla and waived him with an injury settlement.

[Hercegovac8]

Was not expecting Harper to be one of the first people cut. I thought he looked pretty good honestly

He was too hot and cold, and with how packed the Packers' WRs are this year cuts have to be made at that position.

Jordy, Cobb, Boykin are the obvious mainstays, and then you have a bunch of promising guys drafted this year like Adams, Janis and Abbrederis as well as the fringe guys from last year like White and Gillett, and it makes for a hard position to crack into

[iamgenus]

What? Starks doesn't have great hands but he's serviceable enough to catch out of the backfield. I remember he had a nice grab out of the backfield last game that he picked up a pretty big gain on. He's good enough that teams have to respect it with him in there.

Why the fuk can't I rep you yet?

Also I can't wait til the game. But why the heck are you guys constantly beat up heading into week 1?

[rampagefc77]

Why the fuk can't I rep you yet?

Also I can't wait til the game. But why the heck are you guys constantly beat up heading into week 1?

What most teams consider "beat up" is basically full strength for the packers. It will only go downhill from here when it comes to injuries...

[AMeyer9]

Packers have given up on TE Colt Lyerla and waived him with an injury settlement.

Inb4 that money goes towards a powdery white substance that isn't creatine