2025 Green Bay Packers Thread

[4everwarriors]

Winkler is the only one that gets it.  The rest think they are passing along some valuable service.  Winkler admits the con job at least

Ah, sew ur Notebook Mike, aina?

[Uncle Rico]

Ah, sew ur Notebook Mike, aina?

I can honestly say I've never called a sports talk radio station.  I don't even listen to Winkler but have heard enough to know he doesn't take any of it as serious as the other mouth breathers in this state

[GB Warrior]

I think Wilde and Tauscher are "fine" but in general I can find better things to listen to

[Hards Alumni]

It's really bad. I am a fan of Wisconsin sports teams, but whenever i am in the car, I listen to Chicago stations.

Chicago stations are not better.

Thing about sports talk radio, is they have to walk a fine line between being controversial (so you keep listening) and being reasonable.

Stephen A Smith has been the absolute best at this for over two decades.  He doesn't believe half his takes, but he doesn't have to.  He only has to have an argument that keeps you talking about him.  And watching.

[Uncle Rico]

Chicago stations are not better.

Thing about sports talk radio, is they have to walk a fine line between being controversial (so you keep listening) and being reasonable.

Stephen A Smith has been the absolute best at this for over two decades.  He doesn't believe half his takes, but he doesn't have to.  He only has to have an argument that keeps you talking about him.  And watching.

Boers and Bernstein were the good standard.  Bernstein's political rants became too much but they were great

[Herman Cain]

Another good article on Rich Bisaccia. Packers new special teams coordinator

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/platform/amp/2022/5/11/23067015/cheese-curds-rich-bisaccia-starts-working-his-magic

[Uncle Rico]

Another good article on Rich Bisaccia. Packers new special teams coordinator

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/platform/amp/2022/5/11/23067015/cheese-curds-rich-bisaccia-starts-working-his-magic

It was a terrible article

[Herman Cain]

Packers benefit from the weak NFC North in their schedule ever year . Games against Division winner games will be tough as usual .

Hoping the Packers can sign one of the free agent  wide receivers still on market to fortify their roster

Ian Rapoport says Julio Jones , OBJ and Jarvis Landry are possibilities because their price came down

https://mobile.twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1524080256067547136

[Uncle Rico]

Packers benefit from the weak NFC North in their schedule ever year . Games against Division winner games will be tough as usual .

Hoping the Packers can sign one of the free agent  wide receivers still on market to fortify their roster

Ian Rapoport says Julio Jones , OBJ and Jarvis Landry are possibilities because their price came down

https://mobile.twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1524080256067547136

Have to figure those guys want to play with a QB focused on winning, not stats

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Have to figure those guys want to play with a QB focused on winning, not stats

Trent Dilfer is retired

[GB Warrior]

Have to figure those guys want to play with a QB focused on winning, not stats

Colin Kapernick hasn't played in years

[Herman Cain]

Some commentary from The Bucs fan site on this seasons Bucs Oackers game in Tampa .

https://www.joebucsfan.com/2022/05/yes-aaron-rodgers-is-a-hall-of-fame-qb-also-yes-he-is-terrible-playing-in-florida/

[GB Warrior]

Jaire gets his bag, and deservedly so.

[Herman Cain]

Jaire gets his bag, and deservedly so.

4 years $84 million

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-sign-jaire-alexander-to-four-year-84m-extension-making-him-nfls-highest-paid-defensive-back/

[Herman Cain]

Good article on The Packers  4th and 7th round draft picks at Wide Receiver

https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/52209/wrs-romeo-doubs-and-samori-toure-from-pre-draft-workouts-to-packers-teammates

[Herman Cain]

Packers fifth in NBC Sports pre season power rankings . Free agency not yet done so this could change .

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/23/2022-nfl-power-rankings-fmia-peter-king/?cid=nbcsports

[Uncle Rico]

Packers fifth in NBC Sports pre season power rankings . Free agency not yet done so this could change .

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/23/2022-nfl-power-rankings-fmia-peter-king/?cid=nbcsports

5th?  In the NFC North, I'd guess

[Jockey]

5th?  In the NFC North, I'd guess

They have to learn how to beat the Bears if they wanna move up in that Division.

[Herman Cain]

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/highlights-from-day-2-of-packers-otas

[Herman Cain]

Aaron Rodgers teamed with Tom Brady to win made for TV golf match against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-defeat-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-match-golf-event

[Herman Cain]

Allen Lazard holding out, wants a long term contract. Not at Mandatory Mini Camp. Technically because he has not signed yet he is not required to show up. More reps for the younger guys.

https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-lafleur-not-worried-allen-lazard-skipping-packers-minicamp-new-deal

[cheebs09]

Allen Lazard holding out, wants a long term contract. Not at Mandatory Mini Camp. Technically because he has not signed yet he is not required to show up. More reps for the younger guys.

https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-lafleur-not-worried-allen-lazard-skipping-packers-minicamp-new-deal

Well, if there was ever a time he'd have some leverage, it's now.

[Hards Alumni]

Well, if there was ever a time he'd have some leverage, it's now.

No, not really.  40 receptions can be replaced fairly easily.  Cobb, Watkins, Watson could easily be the starting 3 if Lazard wants to be greedy. 

Having said that, he should be/been working on a deal for the last year.  Not sure why this is even called a hold out though.  Since he wasn't required to report yet.

[Jockey]

Allen Lazard holding out, wants a long term contract. Not at Mandatory Mini Camp. Technically because he has not signed yet he is not required to show up. More reps for the younger guys.

https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-lafleur-not-worried-allen-lazard-skipping-packers-minicamp-new-deal

How does a guy with no contract hold out?

[cheebs09]

No, not really.  40 receptions can be replaced fairly easily.  Cobb, Watkins, Watson could easily be the starting 3 if Lazard wants to be greedy. 

Having said that, he should be/been working on a deal for the last year.  Not sure why this is even called a hold out though.  Since he wasn't required to report yet.

I guess I'm not banking on Cobb and Watkins playing together more than 8 games. Plus, he might not have a ton of leverage, but this is probably his best position to negotiate.

I still think the Packers grab someone like Julio. He has his own injury problems, but it feels like the Packers are still thin on talent there. I'm guessing Jones and the TEs are more involved in the passing game.