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Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Archie

Archie — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:48:16 +0000

That’s true about the players GB brings in under current regime, with possible exception of Jerk-Michael Finley. I assume everone heard about the tweets with the various pregnant girlfriends and how he ceased paying child support when he got his contract extension. I am at a loss to understand why they gave him $8MM this year. Of course, I also fail to understand why they keep Hawk around, let alone re-signed him for big numbers a while back.

Hope for 2014 – we draft another Datone Jones like DE and we replace Hawk with a real ILB. Then, just maybe, we will have a real front 7 on our defense. Question is whether Raji will be a part of that front 7. Anything is possible but I think Raji will insist on big bucks and I think TT would be crazy to give it to him. Maybe they can get creative with incentives. Raji, surrounded by DJ#1 and DJ#2 and backed up by CMIII/NP and DB/? might be productive. I just think Raji is not cut out for a 3-4. He’s is a 4-3 DT. Of course, some people think all our DL are 4-3 types. I’m looking forward to Mike Neal reaching his potential this year. Here’s one for you – Pack lets Raji go and re-signs Pickett to play NT.

re: Newhouse – if Datko and/or Sherrod make the big leap forward they are expecting, I don’t see room for Newhouse as a back-up. Also, he can’t play inside. Seemingly a great guy but has failed to elevate to NFL starter quality despite considerable opportunity to do so.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Nick Perry

Nick Perry — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:34:35 +0000

I just read where Datko is in really good shape. He was supposed to be such a steal last year so it will be interesting to see what develops on the O-Line. With Bulaga and Sitten moving to the left side and EDS at center and Lang at right guard, for now at least. I think the Packers can come up with a excellent RT between Sherrod, Datko, Baktiari, and Barclay. Trettor will be the Packers center in 2014. Overall I like the way the O-Line looks this year and for once the Packers have depth, good depth where if a guy like Lang stinks like he did last year, the Packers have other options. With that said I say the Packers run for over 150 yards in the season opener against the 49ers and Rodgers carves them up with 4 TD’s for a payback victory. Sorry, had to be a homer right there but hell, it’s possible. GO PACK GO!!!

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Tangysizzl

Tangysizzl — Sun, 12 May 2013 00:53:36 +0000

I agree with Michael, I find it hard to believe Newhouse won’t make the 53 but stranger things have happened. At the very least hes gotta be worth a draft pick to some team out there if he doesn’t make the team.

Great news on Lacy though, read that he had the surgery to acually give him better push off with the big toe. Hopefully he can play the next 5-7 years before the toe ever becomes an issue because of the fusion. Hard to believe he won’t develop problems with the toe at some point in the future but theres really no evidence to support that.

The news about Datone Jones is also really promising, the fact that he already knows most of the playbook makes it far more likely that he will be an impact player immediately for a defense that desperately needs them especially on the DL.

Its hard to be a Packer fan and not be truly excited about this coming season.

By the way, anybody read the article (JS online I think, no link sorry) about 7th round WR Charles Johnson and his roundabout path to the NFL. If anybody thinks this guy won’t make the team and be a contributor right away, needs to find and read that article. I hope he ends up being Marques Colston 7th round pick out of Hofstra good. That would be sweet.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Michael Rodney

Michael Rodney — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:42:05 +0000

Almost all of the Packers come across well. For the most part, that’s been the norm under MM and TT.

I’d be surprised if Newhouse isn’t around. He’s not a starting caliber LT, but I think there’s a place for him on the 53.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Archie

Archie — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:41:56 +0000

Draft picks cone across well in locker room videos. If you haven’t seen the videos, go to Packers.com for a look-see. All of ‘em were great but I was especially impressed by Tretter. If he as smart, athletic and versatile as advertised, he will probably be a starter in year 2 or 3. If I had to bet, he was drafted as the long-term replacement for Scott Wells. EDS is in the last year of his contract and was tendered low this year. Despite that, he had no suitors. Bakhtiari will be looking for a starting role somewhere down the line as well. Some fan wrote somewhere that Barclay showed up fat this year. That’s hard to believe. But, if true, and if Sherrod/Datko isn’t up to it, one of the rookies could emerge as a stater this year. I’m sure that is a longshot. My gut tells me Newhouse will not make the 53 this year unless we have a rash of injuries at OL.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Archie

Archie — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:08:51 +0000

Good news on Eddie Lacy today. It now appears he did NOT have the kind of big toe fusion that we had been led to believe. Instead of fusing the whole big toe, they fused just the bone at the end of the big toe. The surgeon said many NFL players have had this surgery and had successful careers though he wouldn’t name who. This makes me feel much better about this pick. Fusing the whole toe would have taken away the motion in his bug toe and greatly hampered his push off. Supposedly, this surgery does not have that side-effect. Now all we need to worry about is the torn pectoral muscle that has prevented Lacy from lifting weights for last 2 years. And the hamstring. And the knee. And, of course, the 12 screws he had put in his broken hand last year. But Eddie says he is 100% and ready to go day 1! Let’s hope he’s right. I’m waiting for the first Lacy spin-move in green and gold.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Hands

Hands — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:01:11 +0000

I can’t say I remember the game but the tweet from the retired OT that does NFL Live on ESPN……..Newhouse was playing RT and switched to the LT position and didn’t miss a beat. He tweeted that Newhouse would be an all pro if he could switch positions like that. My memory is vague on the specific wording but not the praise.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Archie

Archie — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:08 +0000

I’d have to look it up to be sure but my recollection is Bulaga replaced Tauscher at RT. Newhouse has always played at LT in GB. Newhouse is a decent pass protecter vs ordinary pass rushers. The problem is, most teams have an elite pass rush DE. Add to this the fact that Newhouse is the softest run blocker I have ever seen, and the reason for the change is obvious. Pack knew this two years ago when they drafted Sherrod to replace him. Newhouse has an impressive voice and is super-intelligent. Would he be happy to be a back-up at this point in his career? Probably not. Because of his short-comings he’s not an ideal back-up type anyways. It would not surprise me to see the Pack trade the guy before the start of the season for a 6 or a 7. I believe he’s in the last year of his rookie contract. Who knows, Pack may clear the decks and cut Sherrod and Datko. They could go with the rookies as back-ups. That would be risky but if they believe Sherrod and Datko are lost causes, I could see it.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Hands

Hands — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:25:15 +0000

I think that many have forgotten that Newhouse started at right tackle and then was switched to left tackle when Clifton got hurt. If I recall, Bulaga was hurt and he stepped in for him and did a pretty good job if my memory serves me right.

Comment on Lacy Is Worth The Gamble by Archie

Archie — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:35:50 +0000

JSO has an article today on Micah Hyde. He too was surprised/disappointed not to have been taken until R5. Your point about Big10 QBs might be part of it. This was also a deep draft at CB. My observation of him is that he plays like an intelligent player i.e., he is quite opportunistic in making key plays on the ball. As a hybrid CB/S/ST player, he could stick for a long while if he can break through to the 53 this year. Would they keep both Hyde and Bush? Maybe Bush is getting too expensive. Seemingly a solid R5 pick.