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transplant99 · 10-06-2010, 06:53 AM

Some really intriguing speculation about the Packers I just read.

obviously the Packers are looking for a RB and when Marshawn Lynch was dealt yesterday for a 3rd (2011) and a 5th (2012) those that follow the team were aghast that GB didnt offer up a 3rd in 2011 ( using that pt formula they use in the NFL this would of been way better value for the Bills) and just get the guy. But apparently everything changed at some point yesterday with a call to/from the Carolina Panthers.

The story goes that Dwayne Jarrett who was charged with DUI early yesterday morning had worn out his welcome in Charlotte ( his second such offense) and was going to be released later in the day ( this happened last night). As such the Panthers were desperately short at WR, especially with Steve Smith out with a high ankle sprain, and that talks were going on with GB to acquire James Jones ++ for DeAngelo Williams.

Now I dont put a lot of stock in this simply because John Fox doesnt generally get rid of really good RB's as that is his bread and butter when it comes to coaching. In fact i dont leive ownership would allow him to deal Willams under any circumstances.

However, I wouldn't be shocked if Jonathan Stewart was in the mix in talks as he has become redundant within the Panther offense. They are a team going no where fast and indeed are in the beginnings of a rebuild especially on offense. Draft picks will be a major part of their thought process going forward as will getting a decent youngish WR going forward as Smith is getting up there in age. Jones fits that criteria IMO and certainly it would come down to what the ++ is. TT loves his draft picks and is very much a guy that believes in building through the draft. That being said he is sitting on a team that is close to being a SB contender and beyond the ST and penalty problems (coaching issues) the one biggest glaring need is a running game and the guys they have now simply will not and have not been able to get it done.

Something to watch moving forward as the trade deadline is 2 weeks away.

10-06-2010, 06:53 AM	#936
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	Some really intriguing speculation about the Packers I just read. obviously the Packers are looking for a RB and when Marshawn Lynch was dealt yesterday for a 3rd (2011) and a 5th (2012) those that follow the team were aghast that GB didnt offer up a 3rd in 2011 ( using that pt formula they use in the NFL this would of been way better value for the Bills) and just get the guy. But apparently everything changed at some point yesterday with a call to/from the Carolina Panthers. The story goes that Dwayne Jarrett who was charged with DUI early yesterday morning had worn out his welcome in Charlotte ( his second such offense) and was going to be released later in the day ( this happened last night). As such the Panthers were desperately short at WR, especially with Steve Smith out with a high ankle sprain, and that talks were going on with GB to acquire James Jones ++ for DeAngelo Williams. Now I dont put a lot of stock in this simply because John Fox doesnt generally get rid of really good RB's as that is his bread and butter when it comes to coaching. In fact i dont leive ownership would allow him to deal Willams under any circumstances. However, I wouldn't be shocked if Jonathan Stewart was in the mix in talks as he has become redundant within the Panther offense. They are a team going no where fast and indeed are in the beginnings of a rebuild especially on offense. Draft picks will be a major part of their thought process going forward as will getting a decent youngish WR going forward as Smith is getting up there in age. Jones fits that criteria IMO and certainly it would come down to what the ++ is. TT loves his draft picks and is very much a guy that believes in building through the draft. That being said he is sitting on a team that is close to being a SB contender and beyond the ST and penalty problems (coaching issues) the one biggest glaring need is a running game and the guys they have now simply will not and have not been able to get it done. Something to watch moving forward as the trade deadline is 2 weeks away.