Gregg from Arlington Heights, IL
I cannot express myself well enough that will voice how much I dislike the “sneaky scrum” and the “movable pile.” When the success percentages become so high, predictability becomes the norm and the magic of the game is lost. Back in the day, we would take matters on our own and cut the offensive players’ legs, but alas, the game “evolves.” Unfortunately, these plays remind me of the old electronic football game. We would pile our plastic players together, turn on the table and feel the hum.
Thanks for helping me crack a smile. Aside from what I said above, the other thing I truly dislike about this is the blatant double standard. So the offense is allowed to shove players from behind to convert in short-yardage situations, but it’s still a penalty for the defense to shove players from behind to get inside push for a potential field-goal block. Either it’s fair or it’s not. Either it’s dangerous or it’s not. Make up your mind, NFL. I realize it’s another typical rule that helps the offense, which is not a surprise in this league. But in this case it also makes for a boring play nobody really wants to watch. The fact that 2/3 of the league is now against it says a lot.
The tush push vote went 22-10. The Eagles beat the Packers, 22-10. Does history rhyme?
Gimme 26-6 on Nov. 10 and let’s see.
It is a fact that Gute likes keeping the team young and on controlling contracts. Since he addressed all the perceived areas of need with the draft and UDFAs, is it safe to assume that we fans should expect several of our favorite vets to be traded or released?
Why would you think that? While the Packers won’t be able to re-sign every pending free agent and some are certain to depart, a foundation of the Packers’ MO is to keep the homegrown players they feel are crucial to the team’s future core. A massive purge just because some holes were filled by the rookie class is not how this team operates.
Jeffery from Monticello, WI
Hello II, I know having a lot of great players is a good thing to have but when it’s in one position it seems to be a little crowded, I mean Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed and Mecole Hardman were a tough room and now add Matthew Golden and Savion Williams the room is not only full but it’s a little on the packed side. Not to mention two TEs that like the ball as well. Do you see them keeping all these guys on the 53 this year?
Well, Watson won’t count on the 53 at the start of the season, so that opens a spot until he comes back. But regardless, roster spots will have to be earned, and there’s no set number being kept at a given position. At receiver, it’ll be minimum five, probably six, and maybe seven. Tight end at least three, possibly four. Making the final decisions difficult is the personnel department’s job.
Laurie from Sheboygan, WI
Does guaranteed money ever have conditions? For example, would it be out of the norm for a contract to have a caveat such as, “If the player chooses to participate in a known dangerous activity outside of NFL football and sustains an injury which impacts their participation in the NFL season, the guarantee is void”? This seems like it might be one way NFL teams could protect their teams’ interests when players play in the Olympics.
You’re talking about the NFI (non-football injury) designation, and contracts are not guaranteed for NFI reasons. An injury that occurs outside the team’s purview can result in a player going on the NFI list, which halts salary payment.
Elgton G vs C money – c’mon, what is this even a thing, for fans but especially for Elgton Jenkins? He’s already Pro Bowl guard, getting Pro Bowl guard money. No matter where he signs his next deal, and no matter if he’s played center, he’s still gonna be a Pro Bowl guard, who BTW can also play tackle. Do you seriously think he has to worry (if he’s healthy) about getting paid down the line?
Apparently he does, so it must be addressed. He’s looking at probably just one more sizable contract in his career, so I get it.
Hey Wes and Mike, a question for either or both of you: With OTAs coming up, what do you spend the most time watching/analyzing? Related to that, to what are you NOT allowed access during OTAs?
We talked about this on our latest “Unscripted.” We’ll have access to one practice per week during OTAs, followed by a press conference from the head coach and locker room interviews. Rather than repeat myself I’ll put in a shameless plug for the show.