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packattack86 · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:39 am Post subject:

Not opposed to Short or Patterson, but I'd like to see a guy like Barrett Jones or Jesse Willams w/ the 1st pick. Jones is a swiss army knife quality lineman, and Williams can bed the heir apparent to Pickett at NT.
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British · Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 482 Location: England

SE500 · Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 457 Location: WISCONSIN

Our offensive line for next year is pretty much set with the exception of center. Newhouse, Bulaga, Sherrod, Barclay at OT. We have our starters at guard, and there will be competition at backup, maybe with a draft pick involved. I could see a center fairly early.

"Because it costs too much, and we hate using the tag? Plus tag and trade doesn't always (read: ever) work. Why give up a pick when you can sign him next year?"

Based on your logic New England never would have tagged Welker last year, or would this year. Thompson would have never tagged Corey Williams. Why give up a pick when you can sign him NEXT year you say? It's all about this year, and who's to say you would have a chance at him next year anyway?

When you tag a player you must be in a position to keep him. We are in terms of Jennings. I don't think we would though, we would get trade offers. New England tagged and paid Welker with no intention of trading him. We would have plenty of opportunity to trade Jennings to a team willing to give him a long term contract. This way we also have some control over his destination.

svp · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:55 am Post subject:

HyponGrey · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 1924 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

SE500 · Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 457 Location: WISCONSIN

"Teams hate using the tag, It's a fact, might want to consider why."

Oh, I have considered why. I also have witnessed teams do that very thing, even the Packers under Thompson. There is a time and place for everything. Like New England did and will again if they must with Welker, I believe we are in position to tag Jennings. We can certainly keep him, but many teams would be willing to trade for him at a reasonable cost. A 2 is very reasonable, I think a 2 AND 3 more like it.

Comp? That would happen for us a year later and at best a late 3. We could easily get an earlier 3 for this years draft rather than wait another year for a later 3. (at best) But he will bring more than a 3 in trade. A very long list of teams looking for a veteran receiver of his ability who could easily play at a high level for a number of years yet. He could be just enough to push their offense over the top and bring relief to their QB. Dolphins and Colts top my list, but there are many. Bring in Greg Jennings and it doesn't even cost you a 1st round pick?? No brainer.

joeybrowner47 · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 92 Location: forest lake,mn

ive been wondering for awhile why it is that tt never drafts a running back in the first round. i cant imagine your offense with a guy like doug martin, who you could have taken instead of perry. i dont think theres a team in the league that could score enough points to beat you. just my two cents.

British · Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 482 Location: England