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  1. bjkrautk
    Both Jones AND Jamal Williams are free agents after the season. I think it's likelier the Packers re-sign Jones than Williams (and are more likely to sign Jones than letting both players walk).
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    Braun & Jones aren’t skill guys, but were players I’d have been okay with drafting at 30. Amazed Green Bay has passed on them twice.
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    Just to throw out names, I'd feel pretty good about Claypool in the 2nd, followed by K.J. Hill from Ohio State in the 3rd, then back-fill defensive depth on Saturday.
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    It really is amazing how many articles I've seen mention that Love was hindered by a head coach change as well as losing 9 offensive starters between his junior & senior year... ...without naming the head coach as the guy who quit on the Badgers to go to Oregon State.
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    Honestly, when they moved up...I thought it was to jump in front of Baltimore for Queen. In retrospect, I think they may have been afraid of New England jumping back into the first round. I will stand by my earlier thoughts about taking a QB this high...if you think #12 will be able to play for another 4 seasons (until age 40), this year is too early to get the heir apparent, since you’re hoping not to see him until after you’ve exercised the option year. Conversely, this team is also one blindside hit away from needing a backup QB, and Aaron wasn’t the same player last year as we’ve seen in prior seasons (not nearly as accurate). Part of me thinks making the chip on 12’s shoulder that much bigger is going to be the best motivation imaginable. The model for NFL teams in the last decade plus is GM, then HC, then QB. If this keeps the engine strong for another decade, it will end up a lot better than it feels right now.
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    Gronk unretires; traded (with a 7th rounder) to Tampa Bay for a 4th round pick. Will reunite with Tom Brady.
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    CBS Sports is reporting on Bob McGinn's draft research (which I miss now that it's behind the paywall at The Athletic), and pointed out Iowa's Nate Stanley scored a 40 (out of 50) on the Wonderlick test. Wouldn't mind spending a Day 3 pick on the guy, if GB doesn't take someone earlier.
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    In 2017 Newton only completed 59.1% of his passes, about 22% of which went to Fun Chess. If you believe Cam was forcing the ball to Devin, the 3% differential might be representative of pass attempts under pressure being less accurate. The hands problem is part of his reputation, and justifiably so, but I am willing to give a value signing (assuming he is one) some benefit of the doubt until we see how he performs with a more-accurate QB.
  9. bjkrautk
    In 2017 Newton only completed 59.1% of his passes, about 22% of which went to Fun Chess. If you believe Cam was forcing the ball to Devin, the 3% differential might be representative of pass attempts under pressure being less accurate. The hands problem is part of his reputation, and justifiably so, but I am willing to give a value signing (assuming he is one) some benefit of the doubt until we see how he performs with a more-accurate QB.
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    Self-policing myself from using expletives...but my County in Central WI has one (1) confirmed case, after weeks of social distancing. The Governor's order is overbroad and unnecessary for about 70 of the 72 Counties in the State (Dane & Milwaukee being the obvious exceptions).
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    It's been expanded to the other 49 States, per the most recent update. For a Badger fan who was already concerned about the team's ability to shoot the 3 in large arenas (something they have struggled with in Brooklyn this year and has shown up in years prior)...playing in empty stadia only makes that potential problem worse. ...not that the decision should be based on the Badgers' performance vs. importance of social distancing for public health. I'm just saying it will not help the team.
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    Quick Google says Martinez ran a 4.71 at the combine; Baun ran a 4.65.
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    The Badger fan in me is curious whether they'll go after the ex-Badger linebacker in free agency (Schobert) or if they see Baun as an ILB candidate if he's still on the board at 30. So long as they've hit their top needs (ILB, WR, G/T -- depending on how they view Billy Turner long-term) between free agency and the first two days of the draft, I'll feel pretty good about this team.
  14. bjkrautk
    ...at least he did not end up at MSU or Marquette; when he gets his waiver and is immediately eligible (since he's not Micah Potter), I will take some solace in the destination. I wish him well, except for the 1-3 games a year in which he squares off against the Badgers. I will also say - as someone who wasn't calling for Gard to be fired, but certainly noticed the seat warming up - a big part of the criticism came from players not progressing in the system. Davison is effectively the same player he's been since his Freshman year. Lately, we've seen a few players stepping up: Trice has been more effective as a distributor (significant increase in assist / turnover ratio recently), and Aleem Ford has ticked upward significantly in the games since King left the program. Winning fixes a lot of things. Here's hoping the Badgers don't re-forget how to shoot in neutral site / road games, since that's where most of March is played.
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    I don't know that the team is much more consistent, or if they just have a friendly bubble in their schedule (3 home games & Nebraska on the road), but it has been nice to see the team hitting big shots and hitting the glass in rematches where they were badly out-rebounded in the road games (Purdue, Rutgers).
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    Wish someone would make a skinny bundle with: NFL Network ESPN 1&2 Big Ten Network FS Wisconsin FS1 TBS TNT TruTV (thanks NCAA tournament) ...along with a smattering of other non-sports channels. PS Vue actually would have covered my needs, but Sony shuttered it last month. Either going to have to shuffle services on a monthly basis, or stick with cable until someone makes my ideal streaming product.
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    Can’t help but point out King’s namesake just passed away under unexpected circumstances, so I’m not entertaining conjecture until we know more.
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    https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/27/report-cowboys-hire-scott-tolzien-as-coaching-assistant/ Interesting hire, I thought deserved a mention for all the Badger fans on the boards; he and Travis Frederick (then a Freshman) played together for parts of the 2009 season.
  19. bjkrautk
    I'd say o-line play, the running game, and pass rush all improved significantly, as did FG kicking. The return game was much better after Ervin was acquired as well. Still deficiencies in run defense (and d-line, LB play), underneath pass coverage, and the passing game. It's easier to highlight individual guys than it is to talk about systems / areas, but I will say there were far fewer "shot" plays given up due to miscommunication in the second half of the season; Jaire Alexander looks like the closest thing we've had to a shutdown corner since Charles Woodson. In addition to Tyler Ervin, I think Sternberger is an example of a player who was a bit behind after an injury in the pre-season, but continued to work and get better to the point of catching a touchdown in a playoff game (after dropping a chance at one during the regular season). Rodgers having the confidence to throw to him is a positive sign moving forward. Aaron Jones is also a guy who took a major step forward, both in the running game and in the passing game; he actually got highlighted during the game yesterday for a blitz pickup...and he's shown the ability to catch and run as a receiver.
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    If that would be the case, why wouldn't it be listed next to DMB? I'd rather just assume Swift is some app I've never heard of than thing a college guy is going to admit to being a fan of Taylor Swift's music.
  21. bjkrautk
    Smoak is a noticeably better hitter against righties than lefties (.840 OPS v RHP / .768 v LHP from 2017-2019). Morrison's splits over the same time period are similar, so tough to imagine there could be any sort of a platoon between the two. Likely Morrison ends up in AAA; assuming the contract is reasonable, hard to see any real downside here.
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    I have to assume Mike went with his "I'm a highly successful NFL Coach" line during his interview, since that's what Jerry Jones is looking for. I also have to assume Randall Cobb will be re-signed by the Cowboys, as he already knows the offense & can help the other WRs learn it. The Cowboys have a solid O-Line and a franchise running back, whose already established to the point MM can't neglect to give him the ball (see Jones, Aaron) without it being noticed. The problem I have with the hire is that Cobb is one of the players who struggled to get open in the MM system. Either they start drafting WR for elite speed, or they're counting on Prescott to make big plays &/or the kinds of tight throws Aaron Rodgers preferred not to attempt (to avoid INTs). I also don't know what he's going to do to address the defense, particularly if he sticks to his previous coaching tree for answers.
  23. bjkrautk
    If he can outproduce Freitas' 2019 with the big league club (i.e., 2+ hits), it's still an improvement!
  24. bjkrautk
    We're getting two players who are younger than the guys we're trading. Lauer doesn't look like much of a step-up from Davies (averages 5 innings a start, a few more K's, and slightly higher HR/9...playing in San Diego...), but he's a #5 starter who's also left-handed. Urias should push Arcia, but you're still betting on potential. Probably best for Grisham to get a fresh start somewhere other than Milwaukee after the Wild Card game.
  25. bjkrautk
    I am now a member of the Tyler Wahl fan club. That play to close the half vs. Richmond was ridiculous.
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