Another draft is in the books. Let’s whip around the league to see how all 32 teams fared. Different teams sure have different plans at the quarterback position.
Agreed, Adam. I wouldn't forget about Juwann Winfree, too. They like him. Spent some time with Winfree recently down in Fla, so keep an eye out for that story.
Excellent post. Solid analysis. A couple of chuckles in there. I too am interested in what happens with Howell. People overcoming the physical limitations is a cool thing. That's what has amazed me about Tom Brady. He has made the most out of his physical attributes. I can't see anyone playing as long as he has in the current group of QBs in the league.
Thank you for putting in the obvious effort. Don't burn yourself out. I want to keep reading you for a long time (Just got my renewal notice).
You got it, Boothie. Very eager to see how this QB class fares because, heck, it's not like the NFL is always right about the position, too. Maybe there still is a hidden talent in there.
And no worries about burnout here, though thank you for your concern! We've got some huge offseason plans with more road trips in the works thanks to everyone's investment. Always want to put your money back into the company to keep growing.
I can care less if Rodgers is paid to make his receivers better that's besides the point. The issue to me isn't the WRs that they just drafted I'm a fan of Watson's potential. The issue is when you analyze the packers veteran pass catchers it shapes up as arguably the worst pass catching group in the NFL. Rodgers or no Rodgers that doesn't seem like a recipe to win a SB. People will blame everyone's favorite villain Aaron Rodgers if the offense declines, but the realities are in this particular case the front office deserves some criticism for their negligence of the WR room. The refusal to add at the position has been something many have criticized for years.
Maybe the Cowboys draft pick's off the field issues will take displace the stories of Steven Jones sex tape, Jerry's 26 year old secret daughter, the voyeur employee, and Charlotte Jones messy divorce. Nobody has had a worse off season than Jerry Jones.
Rich, I'm also a Packer fan but have concerns about the draft capital cost to select Watson. As I've stated earlier in another post, I would have preferred to move up in Round 1, as the Lions did, to select Williams, at a lower capital cost. The risk of course is whether he is available this year. Williams posted on social media that he expects to be at training camp. I guess we will see because I am sure that AR expected immediate help this year at WR.
Ronald, I think that everyone would have preferred moving up in the first round. However, if they didn't like Treylon Burks, the costs to move up would have been exorbitant and would have wrecked the entire draft for the Packers. As it is, they have a better overall draft. The other question is: Could they have moved up? It does take two to tango.
As you said, we'll see. Certainly an excitin' time.
IMO, Gute did exactly what I would have done as GM. January in Lambeau requires a different kind of team than October in Lambeau. We've seen this for years now. There is loads of evidence suggesting that defense wins championships, you only need to look to the last two Packer Super Bowls.
Watson wasn't going to fall all the way to 53. Someone was going to take a chance on him. Watson seems tailor-made for the Packers' offense but this first year MLF will need to manufacture touches while AR will need to swallow his ego and throw Watson the ball, even if he doesn't "trust" him.
I agree about Bakhtiari. Him only playing a handful of downs in a meaningless game has to be concerning. I really wonder how ready he will be in September.
Packers amortized a lot of Bakhtiari's salary last year and this year into signing bonus, so making him a post June 1 cut after this season would only net ~$1.8 million in cap savings. Next years numbers would be (pre/post June 1) $6 mil/$17.5 mil.
Top-notch, especially the Packers analysis. When you're MVP, you make mediocre receivers into stars. No more of the 'trust' nonsense excuse.
Agreed, Adam. I wouldn't forget about Juwann Winfree, too. They like him. Spent some time with Winfree recently down in Fla, so keep an eye out for that story.
Touchdown, TD.
If I read the Huddle Report top 100 correctly, Bob McGinn won for the 5th time by predicting 86 of the first 100 chosen. 64 others also played.
Ty you're pretty good at this thing.
PAT. We are overdue for a pod home 'n home. Let's chat, and thank you!
Nice angle on this overview by Ty Dunne. Ya got to give the man credit for resisting the click bait practice of grading drafts. Nice work.
Always appreciate you reading, HD. Grades are the ugly-as-sin cousin of the Mock Draft. Must resist!
Excellent post. Solid analysis. A couple of chuckles in there. I too am interested in what happens with Howell. People overcoming the physical limitations is a cool thing. That's what has amazed me about Tom Brady. He has made the most out of his physical attributes. I can't see anyone playing as long as he has in the current group of QBs in the league.
Thank you for putting in the obvious effort. Don't burn yourself out. I want to keep reading you for a long time (Just got my renewal notice).
You got it, Boothie. Very eager to see how this QB class fares because, heck, it's not like the NFL is always right about the position, too. Maybe there still is a hidden talent in there.
And no worries about burnout here, though thank you for your concern! We've got some huge offseason plans with more road trips in the works thanks to everyone's investment. Always want to put your money back into the company to keep growing.
I can care less if Rodgers is paid to make his receivers better that's besides the point. The issue to me isn't the WRs that they just drafted I'm a fan of Watson's potential. The issue is when you analyze the packers veteran pass catchers it shapes up as arguably the worst pass catching group in the NFL. Rodgers or no Rodgers that doesn't seem like a recipe to win a SB. People will blame everyone's favorite villain Aaron Rodgers if the offense declines, but the realities are in this particular case the front office deserves some criticism for their negligence of the WR room. The refusal to add at the position has been something many have criticized for years.
Maybe the Cowboys draft pick's off the field issues will take displace the stories of Steven Jones sex tape, Jerry's 26 year old secret daughter, the voyeur employee, and Charlotte Jones messy divorce. Nobody has had a worse off season than Jerry Jones.
Rich, I'm also a Packer fan but have concerns about the draft capital cost to select Watson. As I've stated earlier in another post, I would have preferred to move up in Round 1, as the Lions did, to select Williams, at a lower capital cost. The risk of course is whether he is available this year. Williams posted on social media that he expects to be at training camp. I guess we will see because I am sure that AR expected immediate help this year at WR.
Ronald, I think that everyone would have preferred moving up in the first round. However, if they didn't like Treylon Burks, the costs to move up would have been exorbitant and would have wrecked the entire draft for the Packers. As it is, they have a better overall draft. The other question is: Could they have moved up? It does take two to tango.
As you said, we'll see. Certainly an excitin' time.
IMO, Gute did exactly what I would have done as GM. January in Lambeau requires a different kind of team than October in Lambeau. We've seen this for years now. There is loads of evidence suggesting that defense wins championships, you only need to look to the last two Packer Super Bowls.
Watson wasn't going to fall all the way to 53. Someone was going to take a chance on him. Watson seems tailor-made for the Packers' offense but this first year MLF will need to manufacture touches while AR will need to swallow his ego and throw Watson the ball, even if he doesn't "trust" him.
I agree about Bakhtiari. Him only playing a handful of downs in a meaningless game has to be concerning. I really wonder how ready he will be in September.
Packers amortized a lot of Bakhtiari's salary last year and this year into signing bonus, so making him a post June 1 cut after this season would only net ~$1.8 million in cap savings. Next years numbers would be (pre/post June 1) $6 mil/$17.5 mil.