I agree wholeheartedly. Great level coaching is more important than hitting on any 1 great player in the draft. We obviously have a terrific RB coach in Ben Sirmans. It’s no coincidence that he coached RB’s at B.C. For 5 seasons. Imo he was indirectly involved in the eventual selection of Dillon.
Good point. Football in Green Bay, WI in the 21st century is impossible without the cap, and hey, it makes the NFL interesting.
Agreed and besides not really having the cap space to spend this season, I think it was a good idea to hold off on signing any big names until a lot of these young guys get to show what they have, in a season that I don't think is a SB one. What needs might the Packers have in 2024? Could be at QB, maybe WR, OL, DB's, ILB, DL? Or maybe, the current guys at some or all of those positions eliminate or lesson the need. Across the board (positions), I am excited to see certain guys play and think there is definitely the potential, at each position group, to be in really good shape.
Ever present injuries in this violent sport. Can make or break a season in one play.
The Global argument for myself comes down to player Vs team philosophy. I’ll start by offering that I agree that having a Great QB is super important. However, if by having that great QB means you suffer across the rest of the organization and it leaves you on an immovable plateau? Time to move on to plan B.
I don't think he'll be using the RBs more than normal unless we get easy yardage, and I think he has to show he can throw it deep right from the start.
exactly, until this offensive line shows it can hold protection and WR's show they can consistently get open down field and catch the ball, I don't foresee defenses all of a sudden playing Love like he's better than Rodgers. They knew this team couldn't protect long enough for the deep ball to matter before, why are they suddenly going to now? They're going to play everything down field and attack the LOS until this team shows it can #1 protect, and #2, get behind a defense and hit big plays. Until then, it's going to be tough sledding.
Mostly agree. With a guy like Watson, Love will have to complete deep passes. And unlike a true rookie, I don't think he gets any honeymoon here. He's been around 3 years and should be able to execute the entire game plan.
I do agree, and gopkrs makes a good point about executing quickly. Sure MLF can create a game plan for the first game or two to build Love's confidence. After three years with the game plan, any honeymoon will be short.
An occasional deep pass is what the doctor ordered. Rodgers ended up throwing too many deep and many just up for grabs. I'm saying that you don't just shy away from it or DBs can play too tight. But yeah, he has to throw a good deep ball. That's something I'm not sure about yet.
Rodgers threw way too many deep balls last year to a rookie receiver group. A fast receiver can get behind a good corner now and then, but that wasn't the case last year. And really, those deep balls should be rare. If there is an obvious mismatch and Watson can beat his guy and ideally with poor or no S coverage, it should work.
All the way around, Rodgers had a really off 2022. I think he was near the bottom of the NFL in "long ball stats". He also hasn't thrown for 300+ yards since 10/10/21 against the Bengals and that game went into OT. Was the last Packer road game that I have been to and an interesting win, as well.
I recall many deep balls to Lazard which turned into a better man situation instead of a WR with a step on the DBs.
Good point. With a good receiver, a QB can throw the ball in the area of the receiver on a deep route with the thinking "my guy can beat your guy." It doesn't have to be an artistic, pinpoint throw. In that case, the receiver really makes the play.
My point was I don't think Lazard was the best deep ball choice because of his lack of field stretching speed. DA17 had the same issue but excelled with the back shoulder instead.
Which is exactly why I say that Love won't be throwing those longer timing routes early in the season. He's going to opt down to safety valve throws, until after he's convinced himself that they'll be where they should be, when they should be. Even the long breakaway speed throw is a timed throw, where you expect the receiver to be a certain place, breaking containment.
I mostly agree overall. Although at some point Matt will dial up a go route if he perceives a good matchup.
I included teams that used 3 backs.
It wouldn’t be smart to let any great player walk away, But unfortunately it happens regardless of our desires or attempts at retaining them.
