yankeehater
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Gotta resign the SB MVP.
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NFL Divisional 2012 |OT| Schaubenfraud
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Gotta resign the SB MVP.
DeaconKnowledge
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Only if Donald Trump declines.
mastershake
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Harbs seemed dumbfounded when asked what would be different in this saturdays matchup on NFLN
Futurevoid
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Oh god Francessor ultimate troll at the moment. :jnc
"Rex is like the kid who goes to court after knocking off his parents and says, "I'm an orphan, judge""
"Rex is like the kid who goes to court after knocking off his parents and says, "I'm an orphan, judge""
Assuming they don't retain Woodson, they might try to make a deal with Jennings, I just don't think he'll be willing to accept anything we offer.
Futurevoid
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LOL
"After four years of screwing up the offense, Rex says at the pool last week - it came to him how to run the offense.
Folks if you figure out what was slipped to Rex at the pool, let me know. He apparently learned to run the offense at the pool last week!"
Amazing. Fat man on fire.
"After four years of screwing up the offense, Rex says at the pool last week - it came to him how to run the offense.
Folks if you figure out what was slipped to Rex at the pool, let me know. He apparently learned to run the offense at the pool last week!"
Amazing. Fat man on fire.
Link
The Autumn Wind
My soul just shivered.
What are your keys to the game? I'm hearing a lot about how Ravens fans feel they can do it, but little in the way of how they will get it done.
Really interested to see what Sumlin can do. Looks like he is recruiting well, but at UH it was Briles guys, and at A&M it was Sherman's. But with Joekel, I guess I see it. Matthews' family is loaded so I doubt he wants for anything. Different story for most players
TheLegendary
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yankeehater
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50 touches for the RBs and no passes by Flacco. They also need Manning to have a terrible game and throw a bunch of picks.
The_Darkest_Red
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Back to the loving embrace of Philbin.
mastershake
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weekend_warrior
Banned
Francesa ripping Rex Ryan from head to toe.
Buckethead
Banned
2013 Contracts:
Woodson - $9 million
Finley - $8 million
Hawk - $11 million
Matthews is making $3.3 million this year. lolz
BaltimoreLarry
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We can do very little, and I feel it's all due to Peyton. We can't and have never been able to stop him. Your pass rush will kill Flacco. Also, it's Flacco on the road.
Having said that, I don't know why, but I still feel like they can do it. We'll have to play a flawless game and get some ST help, but it's possible.
So even though we have little chance....Avatar bet through superbowl?
This works too, but I'd say 30 carries Rice, 20 carries Pierce.
Futurevoid
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Holy shit, really? That's on the level of Corey Webster making 9 million next season....Buckethead said:
Do you agree? Offense seemed pretty inconsistent this year. It's always hard to think of a 4-3 team really needing LBs since they can be found in later rounds
Buckethead
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Also Jennings doesn't want the $10-million a year franchise tag. (Bitch).
We have about $11 million in cap space at the moment.
We have about $11 million in cap space at the moment.
Yeah, I know. It'll be restructured or he's gone. I could see him losing the starting job next year to boot.
Woodson
Driver and Jennings the only ones to become FA.
I guess if they really think wood will be able to stay healthy they won't try to do anything with him.
I must be missing something on Hawks deal
Buckethead
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Don't forget Matthews and Raji all need new deals after 2013, Rodgers after 2014.
Not just about re-signing.
It's about (1) Staying competitive (2) Building the team.
Not just about re-signing.
It's about (1) Staying competitive (2) Building the team.
Goro Majima
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Yeah that AJ Hawk contract is going to get reworked again.
Didn't Hawk just sign that deal a year ago? He'll be back for sure.
Jennings, Driver, and Nick Collins being off the books will free like $13m I think.
Here are all the Packers free agents: http://www.spotrac.com/free-agents/nfl/green-bay-packers/
I assume the only real push to bring anyone back will be EDS, DaJuan Harris and maybe Shields.
Buckethead
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Tramon makes $7.8 mil. Far too much for a B-level corner who doesn't tackle.
Hawk's cap number is only $6.5m where do you get $11m from? It stays at $6.5 for the rest of the contract it looks like as well.
Packers will gain another $4m from Saturday. Forgot about that.
Elfforkusu
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Finley and Crosby are toast. Driver will retire. Jennings will get 2x the money elsewhere. Buckethead will squicken to a less mainstream team like the Bills.
Didn't Hawk already restructure last offseason? I expect Woodson will too.
Buckethead
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Hmm, guess I was wrong on that one.
All I'm finding is that he made $11 mil in 2011.
Don't know why I had that # stuck in my craw.
I'd agree that it is possible for you guys to win. I think that Flacco has to come out and score and don't look back. Then the defense will have to be able to slow Peyton down enough to stay ahead. I think this it has to be a big game for Flacco for them to do it. If the Denver offense is able to get into rhythm, run an effective no huddle, and get a lead, it's going to be tough for Baltimore to catch up barring any mistakes by Denver.
As far as the avatar bet, I made my last avatar bet this season with the Gator. Hanging on to this one until the end of the season.
Too much running stuffing on the D. I think it has to be done through the air for them to win.
They can be worked once per year; when was he restructured before?
Lot of Giant players will be asked to restructure or paycut, otherwise they're out. Chris Snee I'm hoping can be reduced a smidge, but he cannot restructure again until September I believe.
Yeah, he got that huge $8.5m bonus to restructure. That's off the books though. That was a one time cap hit.
Sportrac does a really nice job laying out salaries, cap hits and bonuses on a year to year basis. It doesn't look like the Packers will ever have any issues signing anyone they want to keep unless they just decides they want to go elsewhere.
He'll more than likely find himself somewhere in the 1st, Im pretty sure if he hopes of going high that's gone now. Unless someone dumb reaches
BaltimoreLarry
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I forgot about one key to the game; Ray Lewis Retirement Magic. Baltimore sports teams are relying heavily on mystifying, intangible forces that that defy statistics, reality, and Joe Flacco.
Orioles did it with magic, Ravens must do the same.
Futurevoid
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I agree we need linebacker help, yes but not in the early rounds. We won Super Bowls with completely average linebacker play. The problem is right now we lack even AVERAGE linebackers.squicken said:
Boley's play dropped off significantly as the year went on. He's due big money is 2013 so decisions have to be made. Blackburn is what he is. Old and non-athletic but a fighter. Kiwi belongs on the defensive line. Keith Rivers spent more time injured than playing. Herzlich isn't ready for a significant role and Paysinger is a special teams guy. Right now the only one with the arrow pointing up is Jacquan Williams who is likely to replace Boley if he moves on. I think LB'er can be addressed in later rounds (Williams is a 6th rounder for instance) and/or FA. My preference is to address either the defensive line, offensive line or cornerback early in the draft. I plan to do a more in-depth by position post in the offseason prior to draft to really get down and dirty on needs.
As for the offensive inconsistency, I've covered some of those issues already and I'll reiterate where I think the problem areas were:
- RT/RG position needs to be addressed. Not to keep using Diehl as a punching bag but the level of drop off between he and Locklear was substantial in pass protection (though it can be argued he was better in the run game). With Locklear's injury, it's doubtful he comes back. RT is a MAJOR need. Chris Snee is also hitting a wall and the days of him being an dominant guard are behind him.
The Giants offensive line still managed to allow the least amount of sacks in the league so it's not as though the line needs major retooling but the right side must be addressed and when discussing the lack of sacks, you can't ignore Eli's pocket presence and movement helping in that regard.
Add to the fact that both Beatty and Boothe are big FA's that need to be resigned and the question of offensive line stability is a big one.
- The loss of Hakeem Nicks proved a big blow in 2012. He was never healthy all season long and he never developed the timing with Eli that was on display in 2010/2011. This really hurt the offensive production against more quality opponents. Anyone that tells you Cruz is the Giants #1 receiver doesn't watch Giants football, IMO.
- Musical chairs at third wide receiver. The loss of Manningham was also significant in that the Giants tried several pieces to replace him but never settled on one. This goes back to the question of timing and trust in this offense that Eli needs to have. We alternated between Hixon, Barden and Randle at various times of the year. I think Randle won the job after he showed flashes all season long and especially in that last game against the Eagles. Settling the 3rd WR position right from beginning of camp in 2013 will settle some of the inconsistencies you mentioned and Randle is, IMO the best option. He lacks Mannnigham's speed but he makes up for it in size and his route running is starting to really come along (Manningham's big weakness).
I'm far less worried about the offense than the defense. The defense needs a major infusion of youth at several key positions, IMO.
He's not gonna go to your fraud defense. I think last night proved he can't play in a base 3-4. He's still better than that criminal McClain.
yankeehater
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So you are saying they have no chance. Flacco looked so bad against the Colts and the Denver defense is lightyears better then the Colts, and the crowd is going to be going crazy. I just dont see how he has a good game.
Zero chance they resign Jones. If they keep Finley after this season I assume they would try to work out a deal with him, which means they'd have to resign both Matthews and Finley. I doubt that happens. I think the Packers will focus on extending Rodgers, Matthews and Raji over the next couple seasons and tell everyone else to pound sand.
Buckethead
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I don't think so either just on the basis of talent but like Jordy, I don't think the guy gives too much of a shit about money.
He is a team-player and just wants to ball. He was happy as a pig in mud with his other deal.
I'm thinking of it from TT's perspective honestly. I just don't think he values James Jones that much. Rodgers will probably lobby for him, but Rodgers makes receivers awesome so I give no shits.
Thats a good thing, the last thing we need is missing on more high round picks.
Can't rule that out, then again we do have Mile High Magic to counter it. Who knows?
They will always have a chance. Flacco just can't be bad Flacco. He has to be good to great Flacco similar to who he was in last years AFC Championship game. If he can get rolling and give his D a little breathing room, then I'm sure they can pull it off. They did get plenty of pressure last game, and did do a decent job (for awhile anyways) of slowing down the offense. Put a good to great Flacco together with a defense that is slowing down Peyton and you've got a win. Getting it done is the hard part, but it is possible, especially if Denver comes out flat.
Yeah, if you look at this the Packers never have more than two or three key guys expiring at the same time.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/yearly/
As longtime MaddenGAF Packers owner I can tell you, they are set up niiiiiiice
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