Green Bay Packers Thread

An inability to admit that it might be time to move on from Rodgers just wasted half a season, and probably next season on top. This morning the organisation could have been looking at a top 5 draft pick to give an option of taking another QB if needed, with a much better idea of if Love is going to be the QB of the future after seeing him play multiple full games.

Instead this offseason is likely going to be another limbo where its not quite a rebuild (because we're stuck with Rodgers and his sky high salary and no high draft pick) but also not quite an all-in (because Rodgers is now too old/the rest of the team isn't strong in enough to justify it). And probably a not quite playoffs, not quite tanking, 7 or 8 win season next season as a result.

They could have QB3 in the wings now too but havent given him a chance to prove himself. The 49ers under montana are probably the best comparison. They had Young for a couple years and then gave him the reigns. Same as Favre/Rodgers too. They needed to move on last off season. Or a year to year contract. Rodgers could have gone to a more SB challenging team and GB could have began a rebuild. Now it's 12 months later and its the same again. A 500 (approx) season is one of the worst results you can get - the liklihood of getting a top pick in the draft is low and you havent won anything, unless youre in the NFC south of course.

Just looked back on the highlights!

The Jones fumble was the game loser, the Goff rainbow and the catch was the dagger, and the inability to stop Jamaal close to the goal line was the loser.

Lions were the better more focused team on the night.

Will the Packers learn any lessons from that game?

Lessons I learned.

1 Run blocking needs to be better

2 Short yardage play needs to be better.

Lions wanted it more which seems strange .

In Brett Favre's final six passes as a packer

He went 2-6 for 12 yards, concluding in a game-sealing, season-ending INT at Lambeau Field.

In Aaron Rodgers' final six passes this year:

He went 2-6 for 12 yards, concluding in a game-sealing, season-ending INT at Lambeau Field.

well, the soap opera continues. A part of me is sad his leaving but another part of me is excited about Love, he looked good against the eagles and the added cap space could see us get some weapons.

I think he's going to the jets for a year, then the vikings for two, before retirement.

There are some times when one has to bite the bullet on an issue that has been dragging on.

In my opinion this is the time for the Packers.

It could very well turn out to be less that successful but all things considered I feel now is the time

Good call Mr F.

Given Rodgers age and cap situation along with the possibility it will only be a 1 year thing, I think one first round pick would be welcomed by the Packers. Maybe with a conditional pick for next year if he keeps playing. Also once he is traded there will be a massive cap hit for the packers based one what they already paid him. It has been pushed out into the future for years but if he goes it can't be pushed any longer. There will not be a lot of money for FA spending this year.

I will be sad to see him go and he is definitely my favourite all time but I agree with others that the time has come. They aren't winning the SB in the next few years with him. I presume he will resign for a day in the future to retire a packer and his number will be retired etc. He definitely isn't coming back to the NFC north to play against them like Favre did.

It looks like Kaeisean Nixon still hasn't been resigned and is hinting at it on social media. If they let him go after so many years of poor kick returning it really will be shocking management. (Unless someone is paying way over the odds for him)

looks like its over. had some great times and **** times. always felt we had a chance with him in the game but it was time to move on. I felt his play fell off a bit last year without devante or maybe the thumb was bothering him. I hope they get a tightend in the draft and a veteran wide out to help Love.

what the protections tonight. I say tackle or edge rusher. I can't see them taking a tight end or wide receiver

Lukas Van Ness is the pick. High ceiling, solid pick with an aging Smith and Gary coming off an injury both with free agency coming up.

Saw that JSN was still on the board when our pick came up and my petty side would've liked to see us finally draft a WR in the first, but I think Edge is a more boringly sensible pick.

Plenty of time left for a TE; Kincaid gone but Mayer and Washington still there and I think one will still be on the table at pick 42.

Whether we go for it is another story of course. Wouldn't be surprised to see us take a Safety in the next round either.

So we go for a TE, taking Luke Musgrave with Washington still on the table.

"Love is 24 years old. Running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are 28 and 24, respectively. Wide receivers Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Reed are all 23, while Samori Toure is 25. Musgrave and Kraft are both 22. It’s been quite some time since this was the model on offense in Green Bay. If anything, it should provide intrigue entering the franchise’s new chapter without Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for the first time in 15 years."

From the Athletic today, an interesting summary of the offense. If they all click as a young unit we could have a few years of very exciting play.

Did’nt see that cos….. well spotted.

Like yourself really looking forward to the next season with a young team.

Lets not expect too much in year one though is my thought.

Depends on how these picks pan out.