So what? Those 3 players aren't on the management team and tasked with building and maintaining the roster. For all we know, there may have been consensus around the table that it was time to move on from all three of them. No one defeats father time.
So what??? I don't remember how Woodson's career played out after he left Green Bay. None of us know what Woodson was like with his fellow teammates at the end of his time here. It always amazes me that grown adults can get such a ***** over a player who is clearly near the end of their career. So what if a guys contract expires and maybe can still play at a decent level for a year or two? It's not like any of the guys mentioned were likely to take us to the Super Bowl at that point.
It's psychology in terms of what people feel comfortable with in terms of experience over less experience players -- less time to train and more time can be applied to getting it done. Is the mentality. I digress because someone might cry about me trolling.
Regardless of what Rodgers could’ve done, he is still one of the best to play the game. I’m not alone on that either. I’d imagine he’s in the consensus top 10 QB’s since SB history and he’s not done adding to that ranking. Sorry to be frank but as long as we’re being critical, I really don’t think he owes you an apology (or anyone else).
well… he wouldn’t have stood at the goal line and watched t he receiver catch the 2pt conversion right in front of him….
Woodson was released because the Packers had players to extend (AR, Matthews, Raji & Finley) and VERY LITTLE cap room. Yes, he would've made a big difference in future games, but he was 37 yrs. old and younger "core" players needed to stay.
Thanks for the info Capt.
Thanks for providing that PJ. I didn't recall the specific circumstances.Woodson was released because the Packers had players to extend (AR, Matthews, Raji & Finley) and VERY LITTLE cap room. Yes, he would've made a big difference in future games, but he was 37 yrs. old and younger "core" players needed to stay.
Packers face tough decisions, thanks to salary cap
It doesn't matter if you're the best team in the NFL or the worst, there is going to be turnover on your roster. Still, every off-season tough decisions are made based on salary, and the Packers are not exempt this year from having to make them.archive.jsonline.com
Why would #12 owe me an apology? Without a doubt #12 is a HOFer. As far as being in the top 10 QB's in history, that is debatable as far as I'm concerned. In the NFL's 100 years, there have been many QB's considered the greatest of their time. That's how I prefer to look at it. By the way, every fan base whines like babies but calling GB fans a thankless franchise is a little over the top. Everybody loves a winner and a storied franchise like the Packers has all the essentials of a great franchise. Winning, history, great players, great fans and great tradition. I think that's pretty cool.
Nothing wrong with expecting to win.
While I wouldn't say the franchise itself is thankless, many of the 30 and under fans, at least that I know, take winning for granted. After all, it is pretty much all they have seen or can remember. I also think some fans don't quite understand just how difficult it is to not just get to a Super Bowl, but win one too. Unfortunately, recent history has also skewed that viewpoint thanks to Tom Brady, as well as the Patriots.
How much per share this round, I wonder?
It worked! I knew I could get you defending our team and praising our QB!
Woodson was released because the Packers had players to extend (AR, Matthews, Raji & Finley) and VERY LITTLE cap room. Yes, he would've made a big difference in future games, but he was 37 yrs. old and younger "core" players needed to stay.
Packers face tough decisions, thanks to salary cap
It doesn't matter if you're the best team in the NFL or the worst, there is going to be turnover on your roster. Still, every off-season tough decisions are made based on salary, and the Packers are not exempt this year from having to make them.
TT didn't have the benefit of hindsight when he made the (correct) decision to keep younger, key cogs to the DL & AR-weapons. Releasing a 37 year old Safety was the logical choice.
Agree. If that's the choice to be made, it's an easy decision. You want a good solid core of guys that are entering the sweet spot (age 26-28) in their 2nd contract. Raji should have been the cornerstone of the defense in those years had he been kept at NT. He had very uncommon natural ability for a man his size.
It's most certainly a failure IMO that GB has not been able to put together a consistently good defense to pair with Rodgers, despite throwing a lot of resources that way.
