Why give snaps to a limited, aged vet? All of the young guns need to play and gel together. There's plenty of talent, they need to push-through the mistakes and become a highly-functioning offensive unit... together.
I would prefer that over him taking snaps and a roster spot away from the current group. 2023 is going to be a good year for mistakes and learning and the Packers currently have at least 4 young TE's that should be on the roster and see action.
I would take him as a coach. I'm ready to move on from him as a player. He brings nothing in terms of play making. I'm actually kind of tired of hearing about his blocking skills. I'm sure we could line up another offensive lineman and would do just as much. We need someone who is going to put fear into the defense. Lewis is not that guy. I would take him as a TE coach for his leadership.
2022 Marcedes Lewis played 451 (41% of all snaps) offensive snaps (30/game), was targeted 7 times, had 6 receptions and 2 TD's. That means he blocked 444 snaps out of 451!! Part of the offensive "limitations" the last few years is that while trying to achieve confusion due to personnel and/or pre-snap motion the offense was extremely predictable.
I'm pretty sure we'll see moments where we all go, wth were you thinking? He needs playing time. He's not going to look like a polished 10 year veteran and it's completely unrealistic to expect it. I do look forward to seeing some of the more ridiculous in game comments though. Will certainly be comical at times when the beer hits the keyboard.
Agree. Anyone that has already made plans to go to Vegas next Feb. to watch The Packers play, are going to be very disappointed. Anyone that wants Gute and MLF fired after 5 games, as well try to declare Love a bust, should probably follow another team in 2023.
Whereas I don't think we will see a SB birth, I am expecting more than 8 wins. Although Rodgers has more experience, I expect Love to use more of the field, look for 1st downs instead of TDs, and use his legs more effectively. He might not have as many passing yards as Rodgers, but overall the offense will do as well, or better, than last season.
While I do not disagree with your premise I do disagree on how you used the numbers. Are you trying to tell us Lewis never went out for a pass that was either incomplete, caught by someone else, resulted in a sack or a QB run? Not that I think it will alter the % very much IMO you should use # of routes run instead of targets.
Yeah. He’s more a player that can fit into a Win now environment due to his blocking skills and bountiful experience. I could see another team offering him a 1yr deal or signing in him on short notice to replace an injured TE. I love what Big Dog brought, but his best days as any type of receiver are long gone. He is amazing in reliability for another team. Wish him the best.
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We still are not far removed from having a playoff caliber team. Even Rodgers couldn’t get there last season and he flopped at home against a middling Defense.
After significant digging I did find # routes run for 2022... totaling 58. 12.8% of the snaps he played he went out for a pass. I don't think that matters at all to bolster your opinion of Lewis' receiving contributions. Lewis was in the game as a run-blocker 393 snaps of his 451 (87.2%)!! My point still holds that when Lewis was in the game the defense knew chances were pretty high that it was a running play. MLF/AR's offense was predictable... exact opposite of their desire.
Then offer him a Job as our TE’s Coach (or shared TE coach) etc. I think his experience is and leadership is a very compelling argument to keep him in some capacity.It sounds like some of his teammates want him back in GB. Rasul Douglas and Keisean Nixon campaigning on Social Media for it.
Multiple Packers players campaigning to bring back a teammate
There will be lots of alterations to the Green Bay Packers offense in 2023. A few of the team's players would like to make sure there's one less ...
