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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 778083" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Pettine: </strong>I have long been solidly in the camp that believed that Capers was more (not all-- just more) of the problem than Thompson. Thus, I would obviously view the hiring of Pettine as a really big deal. I believe that a more executable and teachable scheme will pay much bigger dividends than any personnel additions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Gutekunst: </strong>Obviously a new GM is a much bigger deal than a new DC in the long term, but I viewed Thompson as a net positive for the organization rather than the millstone that many pegged him as. Gutekunst has a chance to move the organization forward if he can factor in supplemental FA help.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>1st Round Trades: </strong>The Packers moved from #14 to #27 for a 5th and next year's 1st. They then traded a 3rd and a 6th to get back up to #18. So essentially they landed Jaire Alexander and a 5th for a 3rd and 6th. Because the pick spent on him, #18, is replaced by an extra 1st next year. Obviously the extra year wait has to be factored too, but that is a slick move.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Adams: </strong>Adams' extension is technically part of this offseason even though it happened ages ago. He got 4/58/30. Despite the fact that he just signed in December, he's 7th in annual average. He will be moved down the list in short order as guys like Beckham, Cooks, Cooper, Thomas, etc. get their next deals. We have him for 1.5M less per season than Sammy Watkins. And before anyone says that Adams is just a product of Rodgers, his 16 game pace from games with Bret Hundley would have come out to 94/1118/9. So you're talking about a top 10 receiver in catches, yards, and TD's with maybe the league's worst QB play.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Wilkerson: </strong>The Packers got Wilkerson, 28, on a cheap, one year deal. The risk is minimal. They're fine on the DL even if he busts, and they have no long term investment. However, they gave themselves the chance at a really good contributor for very little money. That's how you give yourself a chance to be a big winner in FA.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Quantity: </strong>I like the trend over the past couple of seasons where the Packers give themselves multiple shots at addressing an area of need. Last year, it was the running backs. They took three shots in the draft, and it looks like Aaron Jones will be a gem. This year it was corner (Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson, Tramon Williams, Davon House) and receiver (J'mon Moore, Marques Valdez-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Randall/Kizer Trade: </strong>The net effect of losing Randall is hard to gauge. At times he was great and at times he was atrocious. But clearly he was a nuisance and head case, so I'm fine with seeing him gone and I'm glad they got some value out of it. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Jordy: </strong>Cutting him hurt, but it was the right move. You can't have three receivers accounting for 20% of your salary cap, and it was clear that Jordy is physically running on empty at this point.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Graham: </strong>I like that the Packers were aggressive in addressing the biggest hole on their roster, I like that it was with a veteran as rookies take a long time to develop at TE, and I like the possibilities in the red zone. I don't like the age seasons they're getting Graham for (31, 32, 33) combined with his injury history and the amount of money he's getting (highest paid TE). On the whole, I don't like the move but I do understand it. I would have preferred Trey Burton.</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 778083, member: 12283"] [LIST=1] [*][B]Pettine: [/B]I have long been solidly in the camp that believed that Capers was more (not all-- just more) of the problem than Thompson. Thus, I would obviously view the hiring of Pettine as a really big deal. I believe that a more executable and teachable scheme will pay much bigger dividends than any personnel additions. [*][B]Gutekunst: [/B]Obviously a new GM is a much bigger deal than a new DC in the long term, but I viewed Thompson as a net positive for the organization rather than the millstone that many pegged him as. Gutekunst has a chance to move the organization forward if he can factor in supplemental FA help. [*][B]1st Round Trades: [/B]The Packers moved from #14 to #27 for a 5th and next year's 1st. They then traded a 3rd and a 6th to get back up to #18. So essentially they landed Jaire Alexander and a 5th for a 3rd and 6th. Because the pick spent on him, #18, is replaced by an extra 1st next year. Obviously the extra year wait has to be factored too, but that is a slick move. [*][B]Adams: [/B]Adams' extension is technically part of this offseason even though it happened ages ago. He got 4/58/30. Despite the fact that he just signed in December, he's 7th in annual average. He will be moved down the list in short order as guys like Beckham, Cooks, Cooper, Thomas, etc. get their next deals. We have him for 1.5M less per season than Sammy Watkins. And before anyone says that Adams is just a product of Rodgers, his 16 game pace from games with Bret Hundley would have come out to 94/1118/9. So you're talking about a top 10 receiver in catches, yards, and TD's with maybe the league's worst QB play. [*][B]Wilkerson: [/B]The Packers got Wilkerson, 28, on a cheap, one year deal. The risk is minimal. They're fine on the DL even if he busts, and they have no long term investment. However, they gave themselves the chance at a really good contributor for very little money. That's how you give yourself a chance to be a big winner in FA. [*][B]Quantity: [/B]I like the trend over the past couple of seasons where the Packers give themselves multiple shots at addressing an area of need. Last year, it was the running backs. They took three shots in the draft, and it looks like Aaron Jones will be a gem. This year it was corner (Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson, Tramon Williams, Davon House) and receiver (J'mon Moore, Marques Valdez-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown). [*][B]Randall/Kizer Trade: [/B]The net effect of losing Randall is hard to gauge. At times he was great and at times he was atrocious. But clearly he was a nuisance and head case, so I'm fine with seeing him gone and I'm glad they got some value out of it. [*][B]Jordy: [/B]Cutting him hurt, but it was the right move. You can't have three receivers accounting for 20% of your salary cap, and it was clear that Jordy is physically running on empty at this point. [*][B]Graham: [/B]I like that the Packers were aggressive in addressing the biggest hole on their roster, I like that it was with a veteran as rookies take a long time to develop at TE, and I like the possibilities in the red zone. I don't like the age seasons they're getting Graham for (31, 32, 33) combined with his injury history and the amount of money he's getting (highest paid TE). On the whole, I don't like the move but I do understand it. I would have preferred Trey Burton. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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