Packers 2022 Discussion Thread

[Joseph Zarr]

Just some casual 'insider info' on our new punter:

There were 4 teams in the Mix trying to sign him - including the dreaded Bear. Speaking to a couple diehard Bears fans, they claim O'Donnell was almost unilaterally made a Directional punter for the Bears coverage units. They claim, and I don't know if this is accurate or not as I would never choose to watch Bears games, they didn't really want him to use his full leg for the sake of their coverage units. Very consistent holder. Spot filled kickoffs and was decent.

We shall see how he pans out in Green Bay. I am grateful they went conservative, tho, and nabbed a punter with 8 years experience in terrible weather.

 

Edit to Add: After a very exciting start to the season for Bojo, I actually thought he stunk in the latter half and really stunk in meaningful games. He was all in all, a disappointment and most certainly played a part in the FG unit disasters. Glad to see him go, unfortunately. I had high hopes. There's a reason why the Rams held onto Hekker - who was a shell of himself last year.

[nate82]

8 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Just some casual 'insider info' on our new punter:

There were 4 teams in the Mix trying to sign him - including the dreaded Bear. Speaking to a couple diehard Bears fans, they claim O'Donnell was almost unilaterally made a Directional punter for the Bears coverage units. They claim, and I don't know if this is accurate or not as I would never choose to watch Bears games, they didn't really want him to use his full leg for the sake of their coverage units. Very consistent holder. Spot filled kickoffs and was decent.

We shall see how he pans out in Green Bay. I am grateful they went conservative, tho, and nabbed a punter with 8 years experience in terrible weather.

 

Edit to Add: After a very exciting start to the season for Bojo, I actually thought he stunk in the latter half and really stunk in meaningful games. He was all in all, a disappointment and most certainly played a part in the FG unit disasters. Glad to see him go, unfortunately. I had high hopes. There's a reason why the Rams held onto Hekker - who was a shell of himself last year.

As a Bears fan whenever O'Donnell would use his full leg power he would out kick the coverage team which means the returner would have enough space to gain the yardage back or more.  Usually when your punter stretches out your coverage team it is never a good thing unless you can angle it to where the ball goes out of bounds.  O'Donnell wasn't really an accurate punter and there were a lot of times when he would be aiming for a spot he would under kick the punt.  

I never understood the appeal for him.  

[PeaveyFury]

Amos restructured creating $4.7 million of additional room. When Campbell becomes official, they’ll have a few hundred k of room.

Reports are that Cobb’s restructure was a clean pay cut.

[young guns]

https://wisportsheroics.com/davante-adams-turns-down-record-deal-from-packers/

If this is true that's kinda disheartening.  Hopefully they can find a way to make adams happy without having to completely hamstring our ability to do anything in the future.

[CheezWizHed]

Clearly Bojo dropped off in the winter, but pretty much wouldn't anyone?  I've not looked at the other cold weather kickers, but kicking at 20 degrees isn't a picnic... However, he did have some holding issues. 

Just glad we aren't going with a rookie this year. 

[NBBrewFan]

1 hour ago, young guns said:

https://wisportsheroics.com/davante-adams-turns-down-record-deal-from-packers/

If this is true that's kinda disheartening.  Hopefully they can find a way to make adams happy without having to completely hamstring our ability to do anything in the future.

I don't think it's Adams contract that would be the main reason they can't do "anything in the future".  

[madbad2000]

Adams traded to the Raiders.  Had to make sure it wasn't April fool's. 

[wildcat83]

Adams traded to Raiders for 2 draft picks.

[PeaveyFury]

Wow. That’s a pretty massive development.

[SeaBass]

Raiders have pick 22 in the 1st round.

 

[adambr2]

Good thing we didn't just make Rodgers totally untradeable with a big extension. Wait.

Honestly, what are we doing? Just go for it or rebuild. What is this??

[PeaveyFury]

Just now, adambr2 said:

Good thing we didn't just make Rodgers totally untradeable with a big extension. Wait.

Honestly, what are we doing? Just go for it or rebuild. What is this??

Takes two sides to want to make a deal. Sounds like the Packers made a massive offer, which he rejected.

[SeaBass]

Davante rumored to have agreed to a 5 year $141.25M contract with the Raiders.

[PeaveyFury]

Just now, SeaBass said:

Davante rumored to have agreed to a 5 year $141.25M contract with the Raiders.

Yep. Zero chance the Packers are giving out that contract.

[wildcat83]

2 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Good thing we didn't just make Rodgers totally untradeable with a big extension. Wait.

Honestly, what are we doing? Just go for it or rebuild. What is this??

Real small sample size, but they don’t really struggle without him. Probably need to sign a WR and draft a couple, but a deeper more balanced WR room isn’t a terrible thing.  Can’t spend that much on RB/WR

[KeithStone53151]

I'm honestly a fan of this move. He's not worth what the raiders are giving him. He's certainly talented but I really don't think he'll be the best wr in football without rodgers throwing to him. Hopefully we can get one of the top wr in the draft

[SeaBass]

Found a tweet to support.

 

[PeaveyFury]

Per Bob, Davante wanted out.

[yourout]

Packers rumored to be trying to get Kenny Golladay from the Giants.

[PeaveyFury]

Rapoport says there is a player coming back too…..

[SeaBass]

1 minute ago, KeithStone53151 said:

I'm honestly a fan of this move. He's not worth what the raiders are giving him. He's certainly talented but I really don't think he'll be the best wr in football without rodgers throwing to him. Hopefully we can get one of the top wr in the draft

I agree. They need to go get guys to catch the ball though. More than just Jarvis Landry as they've been rumored to be in contact with. That's just crazy money for their situation, get picks, sign more affordable players. Good luck to Davante, wish him well.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

Adams has only been in a winning atmosphere in the NFL. I wonder how he's going like the Raiders. They probably will be last in their division.  But, he can play with Carr his college teammate.

 

[KeithStone53151]

3 minutes ago, yourout said:

Packers rumored to be trying to get Kenny Golladay from the Giants.

Please be right

[HarryDoyle]

What??? And they didn't even get very much back for him.

[PeaveyFury]

Obviously waiting to see the full deal, but pick 22 is in it for sure.

if Seattle is in legit rebuild, wonder if they’d part with Metcalf?