Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - Draft Season

The Weekly Packers Brain Drain from Jersey Al.

Draft Season - It's officially Draft Season here at CheeseheadTV. The annual CHTV Draft Guide (our 12th year!) is available to order and CHTV worker bees are buzzing away watching film, taking notes, preparing for the combine, etc... I ask you kindly to please support the efforts of the draft guide team, who put in more hours than you can possibly imagine to put out a comprehensive and quality product just for you, the Packers fan.

London's Burning - UK Packers fans are hot for the chance to see their "side" live. And so is Allen Lazard, who apparently feels he's back with the team:

 

Poor Greg - Jennings surely has a "Jones" for Aaron Rodgers' attention, doesn't he? What will Greg find to give relevance to his life when Rodgers retires?

Gutekunst Spoke In, Claaaaaasssss today - And said nothing new...

Bye Bye Davante? - Not so fast - At least that's what one talking head says. But from a team perspective, it does make sense to me. If Rodgers is coming back, they have to bring Adams back. If Rodgers leaves, Adams then becomes the Packers' best player - hardly ever do those guys get traded.

The Final Three - So Green Bay is a finalist, along with Detroit and Washington D.C.to be chosen to host the 2024 NFL Draft. I've never attended a draft in person, but there's no way I would miss this.

Two More Weeks of CAP Hell - The Packers have exactly 14 days from today to get under the cap. Hold on to your hats...

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stockholder's picture

March 02, 2022 at 06:54 am

Have the Packers made it clear? Per- Adams isn’t going Anywhere? How can 1 writer post; no contact with Adams. And then another say they’ve made it clear he isn’t going anywhere. Are Two players now officially the Team? It’s all about the stats with this FO. Not cap hell at all. Find a way Ball. And the hand shake that made that contract. Will be a sticking point with the union. ( Come future negotiations.) I don’t want the draft in Green Bay. The Tradition is gone. Keep it in Los Vegas. It’s all about the Gamble now. Besides. It’s easier to sign a Free Agent.

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NickPerry's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:00 am

The CHTV Draft Guide... One of the BEST values out there for Packers fans. I've gotten it the last several years and have gotten hours of enjoyment out of it. I'd strongly suggest putting in your pre-order.

London... I guess I'm not that crazy about giving up a home game to go to London for a few reasons.

1) Since the Packers were scheduled to have 9 home games this year after having 8 last year, they'll now have to wait until 2024 to get the 9 homes games most other teams are enjoying.

2) Aren't these games normally played pretty early in the year? IIRC they are, and IIRC the teams bye-week usually follows that game which means an early bye week. Early bye weeks SUCK, especially if were doing "All In Part 2".

2024 Draft... I see NO WAY WHY Detroit or Washington would get the nod over the Green Bay Packers to host the draft. The Packers are the MOST historic franchise in the NFL history, and it's not even debatable! 13 time NFL Champions...It's Time!!

2 more weeks of CAP Hell... I have been a HUGE Brian Gutekunst supporter since he took over. I still think Mark Murphy is pulling the final string in much of Gute has had to do to get under the cap. Murphy's message IMO...Do what ever you have to do because I doubt Murphy will be here in 2025 or whenever that bill comes due.

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Oppy's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:34 am

2024 Draft: The decision often comes down to city/area amenities, like hotel accommodations, parking, public transit, etc and so forth- not just team prestige and stadium facilities.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:18 am

I don't see how Green Bay can host the draft without the cooperation/inclusion of the Appleton metro area (the Fox Cities). Including the Fox Cities, there should be enough accommodation and restaurants for attendees, but there is no public transportation from the Fox Cities to Green Bay unless something has changed recently. Theoretically, temporary transportation via Badger Bus or other coach bus line could be done for the duration of the draft.

From a wider perspective, the Fox Cities are also one of the uglier areas of Wisconsin with IIRC not much in the way of night life. Not sure if Green Bay is much better in that regard, although I'd argue that it has a better downtown and, of course, Murphy's Titletown. It also has parks on the Bay, with nice views. Neenah and Menasha also have lake frontage on Lake Winnebago, although I doubt that most attendees would care about that.

And finally, if the wind is strong enough from the East (more likely in Spring and Fall), then Appleton and the eastern suburbs can REALLY reek. I remember nearly vomiting one day when leaving a work lunch on College Ave and catching Kaukauna's "Smell of Money" unprepared.

But is (non-downtown) Detroit any better? If I had the money and wanted to watch the draft, Washington would be my choice.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:28 am

Thanks for the testimonial, Nick. Going to use that!

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Starrbrite's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:38 am

I ordered it last year and never received it —not certain what happened? Will try again this year.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:49 am

Hmmm. Did you contact anyone here about it? I do see your order, so it went through. You would have received an email with download instructions when it published in April. Same procedure this year. I will email you a link where you can download last year's guide.

Al

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:51 am

If you go to your profile page, there will be a "files" link at the top. That's where it gets deposited for you to view/download. Mine are all still there and accessible. If yours was ever delivered it should still be there.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:01 am

I just confirmed it's still there, but I emailed him a separate link anyway. Thanks for chiming in to help.

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NickPerry's picture

March 03, 2022 at 05:30 am

Not a problem Al, I love EVERYTHING CHTV. Thank you for continuing to be great resource of everything Green Bay Packers!

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Handsback's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:07 am

Well until we hear for sure...it doesn't look like Rodgers will be traded.
Adding Adams seems impossible, but let's see what the chief bean counter says.
Al have been to the draft...not that big of deal. For sure would add money to the Packers organization.

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:22 am

Adams--Is he really the best player on this team over the course of his next contract if ARod leaves? That's a backward-looking mindset. Jenkins? Gary? Alexander? I come back to the notion that I don't want the Packers to pay Adams what it will take to keep him, and the fact that they could get an Allen Robinson (who might be a bit of a headcase, but isn't washed up) and Chris Conley and...and...for what they would pay Adams. If ARod is goes, re-orient to a deeper WR group that blocks well and provides progression options that next QB.

Draft in GB--won't happen. It's not a destination nor does it provide the options in terms of luxury housing and entertainment due to size that other cities do. People on-site for the draft develop revenue for the league, and if virtually everyone has to fly into MKE or ORD and then drive a minimum of two hours to get to the event, it won't happen.

Gute--will toe the party line and be the league's worst interview until whatever is going to happen (tags, contracts, trades, etc.) is done. Wake me up when the tagging period closes next week.

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Guam's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:40 am

Agreed that Green Bay is not a normal tourist destination Dobber, but it does have a decent airport and a fair number of daily flights. People won't have to drive from Milwaukee or Chicago. I think the bigger stumbling block is finding a sufficient sized indoor venue. Green Bay can be cold in April.

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:10 am

It certainly sounded like Murphy thinks the draft is coming here in a quid pro quo for the Packers agreeing to give up a home game if you listen to his recent comments. I believe that between Lambeau and the surrounding development, the Packers believe there are more than adequate facilities, many owned by the team.

Dobber, you make a very good point about Adams. Good GMs sign players for the upcoming contract, not their play during the last one. Long, lucrative contracts with void years for non QB 30 plus players rarely have proven wise. They are the kind of move that smacks of desperation. That’s likely what Adams is (justifiably) looking for. He probably wants a huge signing bonus or guarantees, both multiply the risk of injury or decline biting the franchise hard later in the deal.

As to the idea that you don’t let your best player go if Rodgers moves on, Al, I differ. You do if that player likely peaks during the period when the team is clearing cap and developing a new QB and the player eats a lot of cap. Then the smart move is to find younger ascending players to grow with your QB and free options to strengthen the overall roster. The exception might have been if we had a QB expected to step in at close to Rodgers level. We don’t. If we keep Adams it limits our options to bring a decent alternative QB in if Love isn’t ready too.

For both these reasons, keeping Adams is not a move favored by the odds for a team in our position. If we want him this year, it would be better to tag him and have him gone next, but that would make it harder to keep up the pretense that we have an at least comparable roster to that of the last two seasons.

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HawkPacker's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:18 am

'Good GMs sign players for the upcoming contract'. i agree with this as does gutey. look back to when gb signed the smith bros and the other 2 fa's. he said as much at that time.

I also agree that if rodgers moves on it makes sense to me to trade tae and get younger players/draft choices.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:21 am

Appleton also has a decent airport, with easy flights from Chicago and Minneapolis. Appleton/Fox Cities would also have to be included when determining hotel accommodation, so flying into Appleton would be no big deal for attendees staying there, especially those staying in the hotels downtown.

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:31 am

It’s funny, I’ve spent longer getting from airports on the East and west coasts to venues than it takes to get from MKE to Lambeau on game day. It’s also considerably safer and less stressful. Seattle Tacoma isn’t all that close anyway and downtown Seattle has issues.

Sometimes I think we play into our stereotypes. We shouldn’t, because others feed off that. I don’t know the facilities details, but I think the Packers could hold one of the better draft events on paper.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:37 am

Yeah, the drive is relatively quick and easy if not attempted during Milwaukee's rush hour, but if you're staying at/near Titletown then you won't need to rent a car if you fly into Straubel. To your point, though, the cost of the flight to GB could easily be more than the cost of the car rental plus the cost of your time waiting at O'Hare for the puddle-jumper.

On a logistical note, the state may be rebuilding I-43 north from Downtown Milwaukee soon, which would impact the drive as well.

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:58 am

They typically remove all lane limitations that they can on game days and likely would for an event such as this. It’s 43 through north from Milwaukee that they are working on. In reality, it’s not much of an issue on that road typically outside of rush hour. In all honesty, from MKE, going around Milwaukee and up 41 through the Fox Valley is only about 30 minutes longer, if that, anyway.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 10:22 am

"To your point, though, the cost of the flight to GB could easily be more than the cost of the car rental plus the cost of your time waiting at O'Hare for the puddle-jumper."

It is. And I always want to have a car anyway for side trips/exploring.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:10 am

"It is. And I always want to have a car anyway for side trips/exploring."

An excellent point, especially if you're able to visit the Lakeshore and Door County. Not a lot except pine trees to the northwest, except Marinette, and of course, there's lots to the south and southwest. Don't know if any draft attendees would be aware of this/want to go there, but I would sure hope, should the draft be awarded to GB, that various Chambers of Commerce and other groups would try to market the heck out of the area. I can envision a website (something like "What to do in Wisconsin!") linked to from the official Draft site and paid for by a consortium of these entities. Would perhaps make it more palatable for folks not staying in GB itself.

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Guam's picture

March 02, 2022 at 02:10 pm

April weather is always a crapshoot in Wisconsin, but golfers can find lots of good golf between Milwaukee and Green Bay if they want to bookend their draft event with a little golf.

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dobber's picture

March 03, 2022 at 07:34 am

...and don't mind hitting wedges out of snowdrifts.

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Guam's picture

March 03, 2022 at 08:01 am

Dobber, you are clearly lacking an appreciation for the finer points of Spring golf in Wisconsin.........

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dobber's picture

March 03, 2022 at 08:07 am

As a golfer, I'm a pretty good landscaper. I move a lot of dirt.

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Guam's picture

March 03, 2022 at 09:33 am

Sadly, I understand that very well.

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:54 am

Neither Green Bay (Austin-Straubel, or Apple Strudel Airport as we used to call it) nor Appleton are volume airports and are serviced by limited direct flights.. That's a bit of a problem. I'm sure they would try to do the draft in Lambeau itself, and set up some kind of covered stage area. Otherwise they'd have to do the draft at the Resch Center...there's not a larger indoor facility, and it's only about 7000 seats. I think it would be awesome to have the draft in Lambeau with sleet and snow pounding down...

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:52 am

I just take a direct flight to Milwaukee and do the 1 1/2 hour drive up. It's usually faster overall , cheaper and more hassle-free than having to wait for connecting flights to GB or Appleton.

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:58 am

I've actually flown to Madison for games when I've lived farther away. Rental cars are easier to get there on home game weekends than in MKE or other airports local to GB, and the drive up 151 to FdL is 4 lanes almost the whole way, now (for those of you looking for future options)...plus, I can count on a trip to Rocky Rococo and Greenbush Bakery while in town. It's all about the cookies and donuts! ;)

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:32 am

If you take 151, you can save a lot of time by taking 26 just north of Waupun (two lanes, but a huge shortcut), but definitely follow the speed limits in Rosendale unless you'd like to leave some extra money in Wisconsin - that city is known as a huge speed trap. The cops like to sit at the city limits and nab people who speed up before they reach the 55 MPH sign.

And if you're in Menasha for some reason, stop at Manderfield's for better donuts than at the Greenbush Bakery :)

It's actually about Beer and Donuts, and there are some good small breweries in Green Bay and Appleton that you can also check out.

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Since'61's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:36 am

Cookies and donuts for Dobber for mentioning Rococo and Greenbush. It's been a while since I've been able to get back to Lambeau but those are always 2 of my stops whenever I'm in GB. Thanks, Since '61

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CheesyTex's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:38 pm

Ditto Austin, Tx. to Chicago O'Hare and drive up. Even that is less than 3 hours as long as you can avoid rush hour.

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:59 am

The draft is not an event with 100,000 in a hall, it’s a series of citywide events. We might not get 600,000 partying it up as in Nashville, but the Packers and Green Bay can manage the 100,000 who attended related events in ‘18 and more. Nashville was a party all over the city. The draft is free, it’s the partying that isn’t, which also changes the dynamic.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:43 am

I agree that GB could probably handle 100,000 fans spread out over Titletown and the vicinity, but putting up those 100,000 fans in hotels is the issue, even when including the Fox Cities and down I-43 to Manitowoc/Two Rivers and I-41 to Fond du Lac.

Actually, staying in Sturgeon Bay, Algoma, Manitowoc and even Sheboygan could be a nice after-draft vacation, given the activities centered on and near the Lake, especially if you head up to Door County. I'd rather stay in any of those cities than the Fox Valley, even though they're farther from GB.

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Leatherhead's picture

March 02, 2022 at 10:04 am

Adams: The known facts are that the Packer Brass has repeatedly stated they want Rodgers back. Gutekunst has also stated that Adams and Rodgers are two separate issues and he'd like to have them both back, but he hasn't offered to make Adams the highest paid player in the league, like he did Rodgers.

Personally, I think that committing serious money to a WR at his age is bad business. I know that out of the 100 most productive WRs, only a small handful are over thirty and almost none in the top 50 or so. We've had so much success identifying, drafting, and developing WRs that I'd go that route instead.

It is possible that we'll tag Adams, although I don't see how we get the money to do that in time. And it's possible we'll let him hit free agency and see what offers he gets. IMO, Adams is worth more to Green Bay than he is to any other team. Also, IMO, Adams knows that remaining with Rodgers for two more years virtually guarantees that he can add to his career totals in yards, catches, TDs, etc. and still have a shot at the title. If he accepts an offer to go to Jacksonville, or Detroit, or some other place, I'm not sure that's guaranteed.

Also, remember Jordy Nelson. Jordy was one of the league's top receivers when Rodgers got hurt in 2017. He finished the season without scoring another TD, got cut, went to the Raiduhs and played one more year, and retired. Gutekunst has repeatedly shown he cuts expensive WRs and replaces them with rookies. Jordy, Cobb, Geronimo, all gone replaced by Day 3 picks on rookie contracts and UDFAs. Cheap, cheap, cheap.

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:51 am

I very much agree with you on the odds of a major contract of any length for a receiver working out over the whole deal. I don’t think Gute’s calling the shots though. What he’s doing now seems contrary to prior statements and traits. I think he’s having to play off a play list drawn up by Murphy. I believe both he and we will regret that for years.

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flackcatcher's picture

March 02, 2022 at 12:40 pm

You could be right on Murphy via Gutekunst. This is one of those gray areas with Murphy dealing with Rodger's contract. We still have no ideal how active the Executive Committee is on the contract's front, after they threw Murphy 'under the bus' on Rodger's contract. Still, what the Packers have to do is pretty much cut and dried when Rodgers makes his decision.

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Leatherhead's picture

March 02, 2022 at 04:11 pm

I’m not sure I understand your reason for belief.

I mean, it, goes Board to Executive Board to the President. Under that, the HC, the GM, and Finance all have individual areas of responsibility and they all report to Murphy. Hell, Murphy hired Gutekunst and he doesn’t need anybodys permission to fire him. But this is set up so that things are done by consensus with Murphy ultimately having the final say..

The HC wants a big fat tackle. The GM and personnel people find Enormous Johnson. The Finance Guy makes the money work to sign him. All three working together, keeping Murphy in the loop. It’s not just any one guy with a wild hair making decisions.

Gutekunst has one year left on his contract. I can certainly understand why he’d want to put his best team on the field and keep his best players for another year rather than rebuild. Rodgers doesn’t want to rebuild. Coach LaFleur doesn’t want to rebuild.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

March 03, 2022 at 01:55 am

That's nice. It should work when everyone agrees. LaFleur identifies who he wants in the draft, or which UFAs he wants to retain. Then finance checks in as to whether GB can afford said UFA. Then Gute has to agree, and possibly Murphy. If the scouting department thinks big fat tackle is not a priority and/or that said big fat tackle is a 6th rounder when the rest of the NFL has him going in the third round, well that is the job of the scouting department.

In its current form, Murphy can be the GM like TT was if wants to be. That might be all the time or just in some instances. Or Murphy might be hands off. Murphy's track record is of not being hands off as to big decisions, like hiring a head coach. It isn't hard to extrapolate that Murphy is on-board with the decision to go all in again, and even that it is his decision.

I don't know how involved Murphy is. I just believe that he can be the final arbiter if he so desires. TT had the final call on all things football. Gute doesn't.

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flackcatcher's picture

March 03, 2022 at 05:51 pm

This all goes back to how Gutekunst was hired. The Executive Committee overrode Murphy's decision on not hiring a GM. To put it bluntly, Murphy's action on hiring a GM were in bad faith and the Executive Committee acted to correct his 'error'. While there is a division of responsibly among President, VP of Football operations and Finance. It is always the Executive Committee that makes the final call. The genius of Bob Harlan was convincing the EC to defer to the current structure in day to day operations. But never forget, the EC makes the final call, as when they kicked Murphy out of the on the field decisions in 2018.

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 12:31 pm

Geronimo was addition by subtraction...

...but if you need someone to catch that WR flat pass for no gain, he's your man.

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PatrickGB's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:21 am

Adams is a great WR. Yet given the choice between keeping him and keeping a plethora of other good players while coming out of cap hell, I say let him go.

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Rebecca's picture

March 03, 2022 at 12:36 pm

“plethora” alert! 😊

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PatrickGB's picture

March 03, 2022 at 10:02 pm

Next time I will use superfluity.

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Johnblood27's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:37 am

Hi Al, first a direct message to you.

Maybe consider changing the column name now that three full seasons have passed since MMc has left the building and he now inhabits the facilities of another NFL franchise. Maybe "Illusions of Complexity" is the new calliing?

Greg WHO?

DA - i just cannot see paying anywhere near what Adams wants to play football. He has been a fantastic receiver ever since he got over his second year drop issues, but I just do not see paying his price tag for a WR.
Still like Vic's take - Dime a Dozen, time to move on via a significant draft pick. The GBP really tried to do so last year by trading to get into a slot to grab Jefferson but were out-maneuvered. The need was acknowledged, the effort was made, but the outcome didn't pan out. Now the FO is behind the 8-ball in terms of DA's contract and having an heir apparent on the roster. The choice seems to be between killing the cap with a contract that da likes or taking the risk that the FO can fill the #1WR gap for a season while they get "The Guy" on the roster vis draft or FA since nobody currently on the roster is the #1WR heir apparent.
NOTE: The gbp have performed well and actually won every game that DA has missed throughout his current contract... just sayin...

The local economy in and around GB could certainly benefit from the draft coming to town. I hope it does end up there. I will not attend, so there is one less nimrod clogging the roads and one less drunk accosting every NFL exec/FO type/Prospective draftee in town... so the GBP have that going for them...

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:54 am

A polluted mindset seems more apt than ever to me at the moment and seemingly for the next few years. The mind may have changed but the relevance has not.

Illusion of complexity was so 2020. I missed it last season.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 10:25 am

I considered that at the very beginning, but most people liked Polluted Mindset, as I still do, because it makes me laugh every time as I visualize MM saying it. Also, "Illusion of Complexity" has kind of faded - haven't heard him say that since year one.

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jurp's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:11 am

"'Illusion of Complexity' has kind of faded - haven't heard him say that since year one."

Maybe because our QB didn't like that offense, huh?

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Coldworld's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:52 am

Possibly that’s why. It was a big reason why we were less effective this year in my view.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:55 am

This year we only saw a couple of plays a game that would fall under that category. I remember highlighting some of them in my "Three things..." posts. I agree with your view.

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Tingham's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:34 am

Every time I get a notification that Polluted Mindset has posted I immediately come here. No need to change the name. And especially don't change the content!

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 11:55 am

Thanks!

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13TimeChamps's picture

March 02, 2022 at 10:40 am

"The GBP really tried to do so last year by trading to get into a slot to grab Jefferson but were out-maneuvered. The need was acknowledged, the effort was made, but the outcome didn't pan out."

Thank you for acknowledging what so many fail to understand or accept. If a team wants to move up to slot x, but the team that holds slot x isn't amenable to trading with you, there's really nothing you can do. It's frustrating listening to fans complain that GB blew it by not moving up and drafting Jefferson. A team can WANT to move up in draft all they want, but it takes two to tango.

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 12:34 pm

Maybe his "polluted mindset" needs a panchakarma cleanse. Apparently it comes highly recommended... ;)

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dobber's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:40 pm

"The GBP really tried to do so last year by trading to get into a slot to grab Jefferson but were out-maneuvered."

Maybe they wanted Jefferson, but Minnesota was firmly in the spot they used to take him with a pick they dealt for six weeks before the draft. It wasn't a draft day deal or any clever manipulation of the draft. The Packers didn't try to get ahead of Minnesota who coveted Jefferson from the start. Timeline analyzed last summer....

https://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/did-brian-gutekunst-want-to-trade-up-for-j...

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calabasa's picture

March 02, 2022 at 09:56 am

I love Davante, but paying a 30yo WR top $ in out current cap situation doesn’t add up.

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Rebecca's picture

March 03, 2022 at 12:47 pm

(29) Dec 24 1992

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frankthefork's picture

March 02, 2022 at 12:31 pm

Thanks for the memories DA17. Too rich for Moi, and I don't think he's gonna be happy franchised.
$30 mil for WR?
Draft in GB 2024?
Still over the cap by $50Mil?
Don't think so...but A polluted mindset while visiting GB in late April is like a hunter's or fisherman's dream evening; going to Bean Snappers or Weesels after a Black Otter Prime Rib feast.

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crayzpackfan's picture

March 02, 2022 at 05:45 pm

Hey Al. Love your articles. I’m extremely sorry to bother you, but I have a couple questions for u since u r a big cheese here at cheese head tv. My main question is, even though I have my settings set to inform me (via email) replies to posts, likes and so forth, I receive zero feedback. What can I or you do to remedy this? My next question is, how does your polluted mind come up with such inspiring content for discussion? My polluted mind is populated by dad jokes, fart humor, smoking meat, bourbon, Packers, photography, and fart humor.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:15 pm

Just the way my brain works, I guess. I checked your profile and it wasn't set to get email notifications for replies to your comments. I changed that, which means you should get a notification about this comment.

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The_Justicar's picture

March 02, 2022 at 07:17 pm

I think the cities/franchises that GB is up against to host the 2024 draft helps Green Bay. Detroit may be a big city but no one in the world thinks “where should we go visit to see the sites or party all night- I know, Detroit!” The franchise is also one of the least successful of all time and has zero interest for hardcore and casual fans. Washington DC is a destination with lots to do. BUT….the owner has been a continuous embarrassment for the league with numerous real and alleged scandals. Can the NFL schedule a draft with a franchise/city that might have existing or new scandals hitting the headlines and leading to negative press of the precious draft? Not smart.

So, if Green Bay was up against cities that are true destinations or larger cities with a clean franchise, the chance to host would be less. But against this duo, I think they have their best shot.

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CheesyTex's picture

March 02, 2022 at 08:42 pm

Love the Draft Guide. Thanks and Kudos.

Question: Do you know whether or not Season ticket holders will get priority for seats in London?

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MarkinMadison's picture

March 02, 2022 at 10:10 pm

I could go to London. That could be fun.

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egbertsouse's picture

March 03, 2022 at 09:27 am

I've seen Greg Jennings on TV twice in the last week. Neither time did he mention Aaron Rodgers. Hmmm? I thought that the only thing he does is crawl out from under a rock to criticize Aaron Rodgers. At least that's what I keep hearing on these Packer blogs. Now it appears that he has a career commenting on a number of different football-related things.

You mean that some of the stuff I read on here isn't accurate? Say it ain't so! I know it's standard for the fanboys to be delusional but the writers should maintain some standard of reality.

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JerseyAl's picture

March 03, 2022 at 11:02 am

I'd do a check on your own reality, if I were you.

Just ONE HOUR ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slVtYl6Usm0

A few days ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWc2mMKq84M

And this is just a continuation of Jennings criticizing Rodgers. It's the only way he gets any attention, so he has latched on to Rodgers' coat tails.

And as far as your fanboy / writers comment, I've written here several times how I would be ok if the Rodgers era ends and we all just move on.

So who is living in some alternate reality? Not me.

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Leatherhead's picture

March 03, 2022 at 11:08 am

Dude….Jennings has been critical of the Packers since before we left. He took less money to play for Minnesota. He commented that every body walked around on eggshells in Green Bay.

Don’t play dumb with me; I invented that trick.

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