Was out walking Homer the Malamute this week, listening to sports talk radio to help fill the time. This day, it's Colin Cowherd talking with Dave Wannstedt. Among other topics, the pair are discussing Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and how the team didn't draft any help for him.
True. But then Wannstedt says "and I thought they would at least go after a free agent, but they didn't". His view might be a bit jaded, as he put up a 1-11 record against the Packers while head man of the Chicago Bears.
Hold on there, Dave. Green Bay DID sign a free agent, picking up wide receiver Devin Funchess, a 6-4, 225-pound former second round draft pick by the Carolina Panthers. In his career, he had 164 receptions for 2,265 yards and 21 touchdowns.
But when Covid-19 reared it's ugly head, Funchess chose to sit out the season for personal reasons. Can't fault that. He put family first, but in his Instagram post at the time, indicated he was looking forward to being part of the team in 2021.
So much for helping the Pack via free agency. Still, I do agree with the talking heads when they opine that the Packers should have helped their poor run defense OR grabbed a quality wide receiver with their first pick, not quarterback Jordan Love.
SPEAKING OF Rodgers, he celebrated his 37th birthday this week (fun fact, two other state MVPs, Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks both celebrate birthdays this week as well).
But back to Rodgers, who during his mid-week chat with the media, expressed hope that he would be a Green Bay Packer until he retires. Easy to agree with him on that one, as the guy is playing some of his best football this season after getting more comfortable with Coach Matt LaFleur's offense.
SEEMS ODD to be watching NFL football on a Wednesday afternoon (though NBC is promoting it as Sunday Night Football LOL).
The NFL muffed this one, and continues to do so in their reaction to Covid-19. Seems The Shield is just plain determined to get this season in by hook or by crook.
IRONIC THAT Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has missed two extra points, but not a field goal. Of course he's had more PAT attempts (42) than field goal tries (13), putting up 79 points for a Green Bay team that leads the NFL in scoring with 349 points, an average of 31.73 per game. That's a good thing, since defensively they're allowing 25.73.
That defense might not get them very far in the playoffs.
SO LONG Corey Knebel, and thanks for the memories. Once the stopper on the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff, Knebel was shipped to the Los Angeles Dodgers for either a player to be named later OR cash.
Hope this means that there will be more money to keep closer Josh Hader in the fold.
And speaking of contracts, shortstop Orlando Arcia and catchers Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina took pay cuts.
More money to get a quality free agent or two?
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