Duane's breakdown of Eagles - Packers (1 Viewer)

[sho nuff]

No, but I wanted a proven talent to start opposite Driver all along. I like Jennings and I think Jones could be a player but I'd MUCH rather have a proven talent at the position. One year and he was huge. And yes I realize he has durability issues but you sign him for cheap for one year like the Saints did and you lose nothing if he gets hurt again. You then go back to the stiffs you already had. Where's the downside? There is none.You sign them because they are significantly better than you have and you're not overspending to get them. So given their talent and the fact all three were cost effective you now significantly increase your chances for success without harming your team in any significant way. You could still draft Jackson in the second round if you want; you could still draft Jones and you could still have Lee and Franks if you want as well. So nothing has changed negatively but everything has potentially changed in terms of possible success. I see no downside to any of the moves I've made and significant potential for upside.

The downside? You think there is none?Other than a player not being on the roster because you now have Eric Johnson on the 53. Who are you cutting?And then when he gets hurt...where is the guy you cut? I don't see Johnson or Brown being significantly better before this season started. Neither have shown as much (when you take the injuries into consideration). It looks all well and good now after week 1...but be realistic.And you could say...you could still draft Jones. But would they have? I doubt it.With Driver, Jennings, Robinson, and Jackson...I would almost bet there is no way they take Jones.Your moves require 3 players to be cut. Who are you cutting?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Your moves require 3 players to be cut. Who are you cutting?

You could start with Tracy White and Jarrett Bush. Those guys hardly ever play.(of course Thompson will never get credit on a fantasy board for revamping the special teams, something his counterpart in Philadelphia ignored this offseason which was the difference yesterday)

 

[packersfan]

(of course Thompson will never get credit on a fantasy board for revamping the special teams)

He did well last season unearthing Rayner and Crosby had a strong game yesterday. I'm still waiting for the upgrade in the return game this team has lacked ever since Sherman made the boneheaded decision to let Rossum go to Atlanta.

 

[Aaronstory]

Your moves require 3 players to be cut. Who are you cutting?

You could start with Tracy White and Jarrett Bush. Those guys hardly ever play.(of course Thompson will never get credit on a fantasy board for revamping the special teams, something his counterpart in Philadelphia ignored this offseason which was the difference yesterday)

LOL. Agreed.

Good fortune had little to do with Tracy White's recovery of Greg Lewis' fumbled punt for a first-quarter touchdown and Jarrett Bush's recovery of a fumbled punt by J.R. Reed to set up Mason Crosby's 42-yard field goal with 2 seconds left.

It was more the case of one organization making a concerted effort to upgrade on special teams after years of neglect and the other taking a cavalier approach after a long history of stellar performance.

 

[dmac37]

I did not see all the game but most of Jacksons runs there was nowhere to go. I thought he looked good on his running after the catch, he seemed quick and decisive on a couple receptions that I saw. From what I recall in pre season he had a couple of good games and a couple of sub par games, probably related to blocking and quality of defense.

Only week 1, with a little more experience in the system and IF the line can get him a little bit of room to work with I think he will fine.