Remember that Mahomes threw 7 INTs in his first 6 training camp sessions.
That's a good point. Should we be concerned Love isn't lighting it up against Joe Barry?
Sounds more like the guy he is following.
Yes, I realize that. Just pointing out that pass pro was probably not what it should have been. And yes, I hope Tom starts at R tackle. Just thinking that if the left side is empty; he should probably be there. But sure, if Tom is starting on the right side; let him get all the reps there.
I can't help but believe that Bakh is only going to be ending up a part time player on the left side, and the Packers need to prepare Tom, and someone else to play there, and a replacement for Tom if he needs to move to the left. So much uncertainty surrounding Bakh.
I believe that this will be his last year in Green and Gold. Pretty much impossible to get out from under his current contract this year. I don't see the Packers taking a $40+ M cap hit on him next season. However, they will still will have to take a $19M dead cap hit, whether they trade or cut him.
Yeah. It’s an expensive and frustrating learning lesson. Here’s a guy already on contract that nobody can touch. I know it’s done but we should wait as long as possible and this is why.
I remember debating this with captain back in 2020. He argued that it showed bad faith not to resign a guy as good as Bahk early (8 games into his final year). I get it, but if good faith goes both ways, then such a contract should include way less guaranteed money and/or a clause like "takes effect on expiration of existing contract, if both parties still except." That is premium money and the Packers did not have a premium level player during the length of the contract.
"Early reports" say Tom is currently the starting RT, with Nijman working both sides with the 2nd string. If Bakhtiari goes down for any length of time would guess shift Tom to LT & Nijman at RT, but short term roll with Nijman as temporary LT.
This can't be stressed enough. While you don't like seeing it happen on smaller contracts, the negative effect on the team is far less when it does. Teams are now willing to pay guys more guaranteed money than any star player saw in a career 20 or less years ago. An amount that sets a player, his family and a small island up for a lifetime. Who's paying for it? Well just like casinos, the owners aren't using their own money to build them, they are counting on users (us the fans) to continue to pour more money into the business.
Cutting Garvin does speak about better depth. That's a good sign.
Yeah. My concern level is relative to the contract level. Obviously if I have a Rasul Douglas guy take stage, I’m glad to give him a 3X21 a little earlier (as his worth could rise significantly) especially if it’s 50% guaranteed. But when you get to top 5 level contracts? I agree those should be arranged to protect the Employer against this type of Bak scenario.
As much as I would like to agree with you, this just doesn't seem how NFL contracts work anymore. Not debating that if they did, Bahk probably is fine with it, but I don't see an agent agreeing to it, since it also might cut into his bottom line.
As is paying $200+ for tickets.
Either he came in 40 lbs over weight and smelling of pot and stale beer or the Packers are really liking what they are seeing of Cox, Van Ness, Engabare, and Hollins. I'm thinking the latter and they want Garvin to have a chance catching on another team so they made a decision now.
We could debate all day on Adams, but I think both he and A-Rod already had one foot out the door. Also, given what played out, I am just fine with what we got for Davante and not be saddled with his salary. He started his grumbling in Vegas barely after one season. Sounds like he wants out.
