Trade Deadline Targets

[tynimiller]

I'm actually happy that the Packers didn't trade for anyone, but a bit disappointed that they didn't move anyone from the Packer roster for future picks. I don't see this team making the playoffs and even if they did, they wouldn't go very far. Do we need better WR's, TE's and OL? Sure, but save the draft picks, be smart in free agency and build for 2023 and beyond.

I honestly expected a TE or OL acquisition or a sell off when I woke up.

Doing nothing I actually felt wasn’t as likely. Now could they have plans for Fuller or OBJ for sure….so we find a cut off guy possibly….

 

[Team Ronny]

They lost their top 2 wrs..offensive coordinator..qb coach..brought back Clements as qb coach..moved their oline coach to offensive coordinator...I think that also plays into some of the woes on offense. However replacing your top 2 guys with 2 oft injured wrs and a 2nd and 4th rd pick has not panned out..yet. They really haven't given Rodgers many playmaker the last few years. They passed on Higgins and McLaurin as well as a number of other guys who would be at least serviceable.

 

[ARPackFan]

Time to sign OBJ then.

OBJ is not coming to GB. He will sign with a legitimate SB contender.

 

[adambr2]

Gute and the Packers offered Adams more money, Adams chose to leave don't peg it as they traded him away.

And the point is, if you couldn't keep Adams, trying to delay the rebuild and moving forward with Rodgers and a whole not of nothing around him was a very poor plan.

This was the most poorly planned offseason that I can ever remember for the Packers. You have a QB who requires a great deal of time (sometimes years) and trust to develop with WRs but that can produce elite results once that connection is formed, like with Adams.

They had 3 choices they could have made this off-season and I would have understood any of them:

1) Dig your heels in on trading Adams until he caves and sticks around for one more year. Obviously, the risk here is that he never caves and holds out for the year.

2) Go out and acquire a Tyreek Hill, AJB type receiver that can form an immediate connection with Rodgers.

3) Trade Adams, trade Rodgers, try to accelerate the rebuild and see what you have in Love for '22.

I would have understood any of these choices. They went with choice #4, do nothing for weapons, lose Adams and keep Rodgers anyway.

 

[rodell330]

Stop letting your frustration make you make just categorically false statements. Gute has done things in a way Ted would have not even had written down on a board or sheet of paper in his office.

So I'd have done the Claypool deal for a 2nd, but what if Rodgers told Gute absolutely not given Claypool's attitude and antics he has exhibited? Is Gute the issue for not making that happen IF that is the case?

I have had a few things I've vehemently disagreed with Gute on, BUT we as fans will never know all which they know sadly...

I highly highly highly doubt Rodgers would have even said that. The Packers aren’t aggressive enough when trading and they are never in win NOW mode. They have been that way for years. Swapping picks and trading for picks isn’t going to cut it. This team will be competing with the Bears for last place in a few years.

 

[tynimiller]

I highly highly highly doubt Rodgers would have even said that. The Packers aren’t aggressive enough when trading and they are never in win NOW mode. They have been that way for years. Swapping picks and trading for picks isn’t going to cut it. This team will be competing with the Bears for last place in a few years.

Of course he probably didn’t, but now that folks didn’t see Gute do what they magically think he should have they’ll make similar claims which also should be easily dismissed.

 

[GreenNGold_81]

What a joke. Did Gutey quit on the team? There is no sense of desperation on this win now team. What a total disappointment.

Hate to say it. This window is closed.

 

[Zartan]

Why is it we are always in the mix for X player but can't get anyone. Are we that cheap or does no one wanna come here or hate us.

 

[PackAttack12]

And the point is, if you couldn't keep Adams, trying to delay the rebuild and moving forward with Rodgers and a whole not of nothing around him was a very poor plan.

This was the most poorly planned offseason that I can ever remember for the Packers. You have a QB who requires a great deal of time (sometimes years) and trust to develop with WRs but that can produce elite results once that connection is formed, like with Adams.

They had 3 choices they could have made this off-season and I would have understood any of them:

1) Dig your heels in on trading Adams until he caves and sticks around for one more year. Obviously, the risk here is that he never caves and holds out for the year.

2) Go out and acquire a Tyreek Hill, AJB type receiver that can form an immediate connection with Rodgers.

3) Trade Adams, trade Rodgers, try to accelerate the rebuild and see what you have in Love for '22.

I would have understood any of these choices. They went with choice #4, do nothing for weapons, lose Adams and keep Rodgers anyway.

Pretty hard to disagree with this.

 

[rmontro]

Hate to say it. This window is closed.

It does appear that way.

 

[PackAttack12]

The window isn’t closed, but it doesn’t help having a knock knock joke for a defensive coordinator, a makeshift offensive line, and questionable pass catchers.

Lots of things have to be corrected, and development has to be made from within. Might not happen in time to save this season.

 

[pacmaniac]

I would have understood any of these choices. They went with choice #4, do nothing for weapons, lose Adams and keep Rodgers anyway.

Choice #4 I guess was to hope Christian Watson would be like Justin Jefferson, Sammy Watkins would play in 75% of the Packers games (which was his average in previous seasons), and Lazard/Cobb/Doubs would fill in the rest. That hasn't panned out.

 

[pacmaniac]

***IF*** the Packers could have gotten Jeudy for this, then Gutekunst is a moron. However I’m sure we will never know.

We do know that Gute thought it was a good idea to spend a first round draft pick on Jordan Love.

 

[PackerDNA]

Word is that despite both offering second round picks the Steelers took the Bears offer because they figured that, despite both teams being 3-5, that's the Bears pick would be higher.

 

[Team Ronny]

If they really wanted Claypool..they could have had him!! They may have had to overpay for him..but if he panned out..big deal. I don't think they tried that hard.

 

[swhitset]

Word is that despite both offering second round picks the Steelers took the Bears offer because they figured that, despite both teams being 3-5, that's the Bears pick would be higher.

no idea if this is true… but if so… The Pack should have offered more… with all the cap money already invested in this season… They are in a win now or all was wasted situation anyway.

 

[thequick12]

The Packers have not been aggressive enough in the trade market and this problem goes back to the early 2000's

It has cost them multiple championships in my opinion. Maybe it didnt this year...but it sure did when they failed to pony up 3rd round picks for Marshawn Lynch and Randy Moss. Moss would of gotten Favre a 2nd SB title and Lynch would of gotten Rodgers a 2nd as well

 

[kevans74]

Really should have done a 2nd and a 5th for Jeudy....he would have been 100% worth it

F*** the Packers FO

 

[kevans74]

The Packers have not been aggressive enough in the trade market and this problem goes back to the early 2000's

It has cost them multiple championships in my opinion. Maybe it didnt this year...but it sure did when they failed to pony up 3rd round picks for Marshawn Lynch and Randy Moss. Moss would of gotten Favre a 2nd SB title and Lynch would of gotten Rodgers a 2nd as well

I agree with you on Moss and Marshawn BUT.....

With Brett, I think the Packers FO knew what they had. I still have his Packers jersey but Brett was a late game playoff choker and interception thrower.

This was especially apparent later in his career, may I remind you...
2001 Rams - 6 interceptions. That's right SIX interceptions in a playoff game
2003(i think) Eagles - 4th and 26 game, he threw the OT interception when we still could have won the game
2007 Giants - OT interception when we could have won tbat game

^I fully believe all 3 of those teams were good enough to win/make the Super Bowl.

2009 Vikings vs Saints - Brett threw the stupid interception when he should have just been playing for a FG to win the game. Thus was the bounty game, so maybe Brett's head was lose from the illegal shots, but that was one of the all time dumbest throws honestly
^that 2009 Vikings game could gave won the SB too, especially considering you have Adrian Peterson in his prime

Yeah I really don't think Moss would have mattered because Brett just made a LOT of bad decisions in the playoffs. That's just a fact.

Actually I think AR may be trying to define his career by being the EXACT OPPOSITE, which he mostly has

 

[adambr2]

Choice #4 I guess was to hope Christian Watson would be like Justin Jefferson, Sammy Watkins would play in 75% of the Packers games (which was his average in previous seasons), and Lazard/Cobb/Doubs would fill in the rest. That hasn't panned out.

Christian Watson was always going to be a project. He never profiled as a prospect that was going to come in and contribute heavily from Day 1, which always made the fit with Rodgers quite odd, especially giving up two 2nd round picks for him.

I already have grown pretty skeptical of the competence of Brian Gutekunst, but if his plan for success in 2022 was contingent around Christian Watson being like the greatest rookie WR in NFL history, I can't even put into words how foolish of a plan that was.

 

[kevans74]

Christian Watson was always going to be a project. He never profiled as a prospect that was going to come in and contribute heavily from Day 1, which always made the fit with Rodgers quite odd, especially giving up two 2nd round picks for him.

I already have grown pretty skeptical of the competence of Brian Gutekunst, but if his plan for success in 2022 was contingent around Christian Watson being like the greatest rookie WR in NFL history, I can't even put into words how foolish of a plan that was.

Yeah... I like the measurables of Watson a lot. I really, really do.

Shoot, if this were Madden or based solely off height and speed he's a VERY intriguing prospect.

How often do you find 6'5 guys with 4.3 40 speed? It's very rare.

But what has he done? Further, I don't see him becoming productive anytime soon

 

[pacmaniac]

2009 Vikings vs Saints - Brett threw the stupid interception when he should have just been playing for a FG to win the game. Thus was the bounty game, so maybe Brett's head was lose from the illegal shots, but that was one of the all time dumbest throws honestly
^that 2009 Vikings game could gave won the SB too, especially considering you have Adrian Peterson in his prime

Adrian Peterson gets 90% of the blame for that loss. He fumbled 3 times in that game, twice in the red zone.

 

[Pugger]

Word is that despite both offering second round picks the Steelers took the Bears offer because they figured that, despite both teams being 3-5, that's the Bears pick would be higher.

This makes sense for the Steelers. They want to get the best return for this player.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

It is also much easier to find an athletic ILB than it is potentially a #1WR or for sure WR2 which I feel Claypool is better suited for.

I don't think there's any truth to that. It's pretty tough to find an elite inside linebacker as well.

So I'd have done the Claypool deal for a 2nd, but what if Rodgers told Gute absolutely not given Claypool's attitude and antics he has exhibited? Is Gute the issue for not making that happen IF that is the case?

There it is once again, everything is Rodgers' fault after all.

Wow!!!! Packers did NOTHING today to address the receiver issue!!! Can’t believe it!!! Murphy needs to retire NOW!!

Murphy isn't the one responsible for making trades.

I'm actually happy that the Packers didn't trade for anyone, but a bit disappointed that they didn't move anyone from the Packer roster for future picks. I don't see this team making the playoffs and even if they did, they wouldn't go very far. Do we need better WR's, TE's and OL? Sure, but save the draft picks, be smart in free agency and build for 2023 and beyond.

Yeah, I'm so happy the Packers didn't trade for any immediate help while holding on to those precious draft picks which they can use on players that won't have anywhere near the success than those players they could have acquired yesterday.

Why is it we are always in the mix for X player but can't get anyone.

Word is that despite both offering second round picks the Steelers took the Bears offer because they figured that, despite both teams being 3-5, that's the Bears pick would be higher.

Actually I don't believe any of those reports.

 

[tynimiller]

I don't think there's any truth to that. It's pretty tough to find an elite inside linebacker as well.



There it is once again, everything is Rodgers' fault after all.



Murphy isn't the one responsible for making trades.



Yeah, I'm so happy the Packers didn't trade for any immediate help while holding on to those precious draft picks which they can use on players that won't have anywhere near the success than those players they could have acquired yesterday.





Actually I don't believe any of those reports.

The “there it is again” you missed the entire reason I brought that up, read on - I in zero way am saying it happened. Chill