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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 663959"><p>Being a mouthy guy does not factor into "character" in the way I would define it. "Character" to me is "show up on time, work hard, stay out of trouble." Was Finley a "high character guy"? I would say so. Contrary to popular understanding, according to McCarthy he had one of the strongest work ethics on the team.</p><p></p><p>That takes us to humility. I think that hits the nail on the head. There's a certain baseline in this regard that the Packers want. They don't want distracting jibber jabber in the locker room, in the position room, or in the media, at least until a guy has earned the right. They want guys who, not to put too fine a point on it, will be told to do something once and go do it without any pushback. They don't want them talking trash in the media or on Twitter. Consider Finley's distracting twitter feed. You don't want that, but it will be tolerated if the player is good enough.</p><p></p><p>Now, Woodson was a pretty outspoken guy. Once he got rolling it was hard to get him to stop talking. There's Finley again. Daniels gets riled up too, calling out his teammates in the media even if it's somewhat subtle and not by name, but we have an idea who he's talking about. And of course Rodgers, whether by expressions on the field, discussions on the sidelines, commenting in the media, or even in the game planning room (if Driver and Jennings are to be believed) doesn't cut anybody slack who does not perform to his standards.</p><p></p><p>The Packers will tolerate this stuff from core players. Done right by the right guys it helps in the way of "accountability" even if it is not what you'd call "humble". Vocal leaders are necessary even if they say stuff from time to time that makes you uncomfortable.</p><p></p><p>To the point: a low draft pick is expected to shut up, listen, learn within the scheme concepts, and then demonstrate that learning. They don't want these guys being mouthy coming in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 663959"] Being a mouthy guy does not factor into "character" in the way I would define it. "Character" to me is "show up on time, work hard, stay out of trouble." Was Finley a "high character guy"? I would say so. Contrary to popular understanding, according to McCarthy he had one of the strongest work ethics on the team. That takes us to humility. I think that hits the nail on the head. There's a certain baseline in this regard that the Packers want. They don't want distracting jibber jabber in the locker room, in the position room, or in the media, at least until a guy has earned the right. They want guys who, not to put too fine a point on it, will be told to do something once and go do it without any pushback. They don't want them talking trash in the media or on Twitter. Consider Finley's distracting twitter feed. You don't want that, but it will be tolerated if the player is good enough. Now, Woodson was a pretty outspoken guy. Once he got rolling it was hard to get him to stop talking. There's Finley again. Daniels gets riled up too, calling out his teammates in the media even if it's somewhat subtle and not by name, but we have an idea who he's talking about. And of course Rodgers, whether by expressions on the field, discussions on the sidelines, commenting in the media, or even in the game planning room (if Driver and Jennings are to be believed) doesn't cut anybody slack who does not perform to his standards. The Packers will tolerate this stuff from core players. Done right by the right guys it helps in the way of "accountability" even if it is not what you'd call "humble". Vocal leaders are necessary even if they say stuff from time to time that makes you uncomfortable. To the point: a low draft pick is expected to shut up, listen, learn within the scheme concepts, and then demonstrate that learning. They don't want these guys being mouthy coming in. [/QUOTE]
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