2012 NFC North/NFL Thread

[GGGG]

And beyond that, if Walker was a true #1 why did his numbers nose dive in Denver?  I know he got hurt, but he never really was that #1 guy.

Well, to be fair, he was the #1 guy his first year in Denver.  69 rec for 1084 yards...and the next was Rod Smith who had 52 and 512.  But that was a pretty disappointing Denver team that was a year removed from hosting the AFC Championship Game.  (Loss to Steelers.)

[Blackhat]

The D upgrade will come through the draft like it always has.  I love this signing as long as its only 3 years.

Got to ask if that's really been working though.   Can we wait for the young guys to get more seasoning.   We should be in win now mode.

[jesmu84]

Bush to Detroit... still need a lot more, but it's a good start.

Slightly OT...

Welker to Denver. Wow. Could be a great slot option for Manning.

[tower912]

The Lions signing Bush and Jones means they can focus on OL, DB and possibly DE in the draft. 

[RJax55]

Bush to Detroit... still need a lot more, but it's a good start.

Slightly OT...

Welker to Denver. Wow. Could be a great slot option for Manning.

Lions needed to replace Best, so grabbing Bush is a nice replacement. Even in a passing league, having Stafford throw the ball 45 times a game is not a recipe for success.

Agree on Welker. Excellent situation for him.

[Hards Alumni]

Got to ask if that's really been working though.   Can we wait for the young guys to get more seasoning.   We should be in win now mode.

The problem is players getting injured.  Our #1 pick was gone most of the year.

[Blackhat]

The problem is players getting injured.  Our #1 pick was gone most of the year.

Injuries are going to happen.  TT has been using predominately draft only on d for awhile now and there are still some big soft spots.  In theory by now TT should have his roster stocked to compensate for injuries. 

[akmarq]

Agree on Welker. Excellent situation for him.

Bronocs fan here - great deal. They got him for 2 yrs at a rumored $14 mil. You figure he plays in DEN as long as Manning is there and they cut ties before the QB change.

Denver now has 3 WRs who went for 1000 yards last season.

[martyconlonontherun]

Injuries are going to happen.  TT has been using predominately draft only on d for awhile now and there are still some big soft spots.  In theory by now TT should have his roster stocked to compensate for injuries. 

What's easier to get depth? Adding youth at reasonable prices or trading/signing vets at high prices? TT strategy is perfect if you want depth. Your argument makes more sense if you think they have depth but need more impact players.

[MU B2002]

S jax to the falcons.

[jesmu84]

Matt Cassel to the Vikes

[NavinRJohnson]

S jax to the falcons.

This is good. No good reason for the Packers to sign him. RB by far the easiest position to address in the draft. Just don't think it would have been money well spent. Much better directed toward others. Finley for starters.

[Hards Alumni]

I don't see why Atlanta would release Turner and then sign Jackson.  They are basically the same player.

[Jay Bee]

Matt Cassel to the Vikes

Consensus Lock for NFC North with this move!

[RJax55]

I don't see why Atlanta would release Turner and then sign Jackson.  They are basically the same player.

Best guess, probably due to cash. I'm guessing that the Falcons saved money by cutting Turner and replacing him with Jackson. I agreed though, in terms of talent and mileage, this seems like a wash.

[Hards Alumni]

Best guess, probably due to cash. I'm guessing that the Falcons saved money by cutting Turner and replacing him with Jackson. I agreed though, in terms of talent and mileage, this seems like a wash.

But I even doubt that.  You don't sign a 3 year deal for peanuts.

[muarmy81]

Greg Jennings to Vikings per ESPN

[Hards Alumni]

Greg Jennings to Vikings per ESPN

29 year olds coming off of groin tears usually have great bounce back seasons... right?

I don't blame him for taking the money... any sensible athlete does.

Green Bay was fine without him all year, and will be fine next year.

[ATWizJr]

5 years, 47.5MM  18MM guaranteed?  Good luck.

[hairy worthen]

29 year olds coming off of groin tears usually have great bounce back seasons... right?

I don't blame him for taking the money... any sensible athlete does.

Green Bay was fine without him all year, and will be fine next year.

I agree. I always liked Jennings I wish gb could have kept him. It will be interesting to see how he does without a h o f QB throwing to him and all kinds of other weapons to take the pressure off of him.

The queens basically traded an up and coming game changer for a declining receiver with recent injury issues.

[4everwarriors]

BeeJay's probably linin' up his SB ducats as we type.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I agree. I always liked Jennings I wish gb could have kept him. It will be interesting to see how he does without a h o f QB throwing to him and all kinds of other weapons to take the pressure off of him.

The queens basically traded an up and coming game changer for a declining receiver with recent injury issues.

And a first round pick.

They overpayed for Jennings, but they didn't have a ton of options.

Their WR corps should be better than last year (hard not to be)

Jennings
Jarius Wright (should be decent as a slot guy)
(insert 1st rd pick)
Rudolph at TE
Jerome Simpson

I think it's the best they could do in 1 off season.

[GGGG]

I don't think the Packers should have dropped that kind of cash on Jennings, but I think he is still a pretty good receiver and the Vikings are going to get a couple good years out of him if he stays away from injury.  Jennings is going to need someone on the other side of him though.

[MUBBau]

Tom Crabtree to the Bucs, Packers just letting everyone go

[Hards Alumni]

Again, they don't need Crabtree.  Have the Packers let anyone go this year (aside from maybe Woodson) who had a huge impact last year?  No.

And I don't think the cry babies will be out when we can resign Rodgers, Raji, and Matthews.