Packers 2020 team discussion

[PeaveyFury]

Sometimes the best deals are indeed the ones you don’t make, it seems....

[CheezWizHed]

He has been on 6 teams (eagles twice) in the last 2 seasons. I’m going with NO

 

So, he'll fit right in?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

He has been on 6 teams (eagles twice) in the last 2 seasons. I’m going with NO

 

If I remember right, Howard Green had bounced around quite a bit before the Packers grabbed him during the 2010 season. He ended up playing a huge roll on that team's playoff run, and in the Super Bowl. But then, Green was a veteran, while Rush is pretty inexperienced.

 

I'm wondering if Dontari Poe has gotten himself healthy in the last couple months since the Cowboys dropped him? If he's right, he'd be a huge asset to the defensive front.

[CheezWizHed]

He has been on 6 teams (eagles twice) in the last 2 seasons. I’m going with NO

 

If I remember right, Howard Green had bounced around quite a bit before the Packers grabbed him during the 2010 season. He ended up playing a huge roll on that team's playoff run, and in the Super Bowl. But then, Green was a veteran, while Rush is pretty inexperienced.

 

I'm wondering if Dontari Poe has gotten himself healthy in the last couple months since the Cowboys dropped him? If he's right, he'd be a huge asset to the defensive front.

 

Gilbert Brown was inexperienced when we got him too. But we love the "it worked" examples. We forget about the dozens of "it failed miserably" examples for every positive one. But you can't find the good examples without trying. Hopefully, he becomes GraveDigger 2.0.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

He has been on 6 teams (eagles twice) in the last 2 seasons. I’m going with NO

 

If I remember right, Howard Green had bounced around quite a bit before the Packers grabbed him during the 2010 season. He ended up playing a huge roll on that team's playoff run, and in the Super Bowl. But then, Green was a veteran, while Rush is pretty inexperienced.

 

I'm wondering if Dontari Poe has gotten himself healthy in the last couple months since the Cowboys dropped him? If he's right, he'd be a huge asset to the defensive front.

 

Gilbert Brown was inexperienced when we got him too. But we love the "it worked" examples. We forget about the dozens of "it failed miserably" examples for every positive one. But you can't find the good examples without trying. Hopefully, he becomes GraveDigger 2.0.

 

If anything, at 6'4" and 361 lbs, he can clog up a running lane or two simply by being out there.

[PinaMadness]

If that's all he does, I'll be happy.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Rush is by far the largest DL they will have. Maybe he makes no difference. But I wouldn't rule it out just because he's played for a bunch of teams. He plays a highly specialized role that will be redundant or not needed on lots of teams. There isn't huge demand for 360-lb DL. I think the Packers have a clearly identified role they want him to fill, not like someone they are crossing their fingers on.

 

He was actually pretty darn productive in Philly, but depth at the position made him hard to keep.

[PeaveyFury]

We might be reading too much into the claim of Rush. It's very possible this is more of a 'gain intel on the upcoming opponent's defense' acquisition than 'expected to contribute.'

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Maybe, but I think they are planning to use him. A 6'4/6'5 350-365 lb cog sure sounds nice in the middle of that defense fight now for 15-20 snaps.

 

I like the pickup a lot to be honest. He's an undrafted FA that got on the field a lot and played well. He just hasn't had the right opportunity. The lack of production we've had at the position might be a good fit for him.

[PeaveyFury]

Yeah, they certainly could be planning to use him. I guess that remains to be seen. He was indeed productive in his time in Philly, with 3 TFLs. I'd certainly support trying to find another warm body that can outproduce Lowry's horrendous season thus far, but that's setting the bar low.

[adambr2]

Does anyone know why AJ Dillon is STILL out on COVID protocol when Ingram and Dobbins literally aren't going to miss a single game?

[PeaveyFury]

Does anyone know why AJ Dillon is STILL out on COVID protocol when Ingram and Dobbins literally aren't going to miss a single game?

 

It's odd. Unfortunately, the most logical assumption is that he has it, and has some sort of complication or severe response.

[pacopete4]

I'd assume it is because it has hit him differently than the two you mentioned. This virus seems to attack people in many different ways and he's obviously not been able to shake it. Hopefully, he can make a recovery with it and get something out of this season.

[adambr2]

He's returned to the Packers' practice facility almost a week ago. Which I'm sure would not be allowed if he were in any way still contagious or having any major complications.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-aj-dillon-remains-in-covid-19-protocol/

[PeaveyFury]

He's returned to the Packers' practice facility almost a week ago. Which I'm sure would not be allowed if he were in any way still contagious or having any major complications.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-aj-dillon-remains-in-covid-19-protocol/

 

I wouldn't automatically assume the latter. He could be suffering from the 'brain fog' that many have mentioned a lingering effect that wouldn't make him a danger to others but would potentially limit his ability to be on the field. Or something like that...

[Fear The Chorizo]

He's returned to the Packers' practice facility almost a week ago. Which I'm sure would not be allowed if he were in any way still contagious or having any major complications.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-aj-dillon-remains-in-covid-19-protocol/

 

I wouldn't automatically assume the latter. He could be suffering from the 'brain fog' that many have mentioned a lingering effect that wouldn't make him a danger to others but would potentially limit his ability to be on the field. Or something like that...

 

Given the flux of WRs and LBs knicked up / returning from injury and taking up gameday roster spots (Lazard, St. Brown, Erving, Kirksey, etc) and Dillon's extremely limited role thus far in the offense, the Packers may simply be waiting to reactivate him when they have a need on the field so they aren't stuck with a roster crunch decision that could cost them losing a player. They just signed Austin, too.

[bjkrautk]

Sounds like Darius Shepherd getting released is the roster management move to go with the Tavon Austin signing.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Ad far as I can tell, the Packers only have 51 players on the active roster currently, which leaves room for both Barnes and Dillon once they are deemed healthy. Rush effectively takes Montravius Adams' spot, as Adams went on the DL. Austin takes Shepard's spot. Still only leaves 51 active.

[pacopete4]

He's returned to the Packers' practice facility almost a week ago. Which I'm sure would not be allowed if he were in any way still contagious or having any major complications.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-aj-dillon-remains-in-covid-19-protocol/

 

I wouldn't automatically assume the latter. He could be suffering from the 'brain fog' that many have mentioned a lingering effect that wouldn't make him a danger to others but would potentially limit his ability to be on the field. Or something like that...

 

The fact that he hasn't been cleared for "regular football activities" tells me there are/were complications with his recovery. You can be non-contagious and still have lasting effects from Covid.

[PeaveyFury]

Sounds like Darius Shepherd getting released is the roster management move to go with the Tavon Austin signing.

 

Sounds about right.

 

Until yesterday, I had no recollection that not only was Austin the 8th overall pick of the 2013 draft, but that the Rams traded up from 16, giving up their 2nd and 7th to take him. Didn't come close to living up to that value for them.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Sounds like Darius Shepherd getting released is the roster management move to go with the Tavon Austin signing.

 

Sounds about right.

 

Until yesterday, I had no recollection that not only was Austin the 8th overall pick of the 2013 draft, but that the Rams traded up from 16, giving up their 2nd and 7th to take him. Didn't come close to living up to that value for them.

 

Can't help but see some similarities here to how Desmond Howard ended up on the Packers, right down to being a former high draft pick WR who washed out at a couple previous stops. Hopefully this move is as fruitful.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Sounds like Darius Shepherd getting released is the roster management move to go with the Tavon Austin signing.

 

Sounds about right.

 

Until yesterday, I had no recollection that not only was Austin the 8th overall pick of the 2013 draft, but that the Rams traded up from 16, giving up their 2nd and 7th to take him. Didn't come close to living up to that value for them.

 

Maybe he can catch a swing pass TD to add to Rodgers' growing list of TD passes to 1st rounders!

[Fear The Chorizo]

Ad far as I can tell, the Packers only have 51 players on the active roster currently, which leaves room for both Barnes and Dillon once they are deemed healthy. Rush effectively takes Montravius Adams' spot, as Adams went on the DL. Austin takes Shepard's spot. Still only leaves 51 active.

 

Yeah, but it's probably best for them to not have to count on needing all 53 roster spots to hold onto players if they don't need to given the fact they always have backup kickers/specialists waiting in the wings should Crosby or Scott get yanked off the roster last minute due to a COVID test or potential exposure....having that flexibility is pretty useful because it allows for last second signings without having to lose other players just so you have a kicker or punter for a game. Plus there is Linsley's knee and a few other injury situations they need to deal with.

 

If Dillon just got back to the practice facility last week I'm sure he had some sort of symptomatic response, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's walking around in a haze or has an IV bag connected to him - at his position, the Packers have the benefit of 2 healthy RBs that were ahead of him on the depth chart to begin with in Jones and Williams. There isn't an urgent need to get him back on the field, so they have the luxury of letting Dillon get 100% healthy and back to full strength before activating him.

[nodakfan17]

Did Kenny Stills clear waivers? (I think so)

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Did Kenny Stills clear waivers? (I think so)

 

Yes he did. He is now free to sign with anyone. I'm not sure how much interest the Packers would have in him, though, as the receiver room is quite healthy now with the return of Lazard, Ervin and St. Brown, along with Austin's signing.