Way to dig Joe! A bunch of guys I’ve never heard about but I love reading about really athletic dudes that aren’t on the field….yet👍🏼

What about Ron Burgundy?

I can't believe you left out BJ Raji.

2 guys on the Jets PS?

Those first two sound especially good. 40 reps bench press? We don't have anybody that strong. Is that the LT people talk about drafting? You mention him on both sides of the ball.

The TE seems better than bringing Austin Allen back.

Very nice bio capsules, Joseph.
I was interested in Kuntz at draft time (due to the 10 RAS, of course). I'm also looking forward to the chance of drafting TE Cade Stover (maybe the second pick in round 3 ?) mainly for his blocking prowess. Musgrave/Kraft/Kuntz/Stover would make an awesome foursome.

Love the idea of a guard who has just had bad luck to this point - you can get real gems this way, if you are lucky. Let's go fishing for Fisher.

Also love the idea of a RB even more. Not only do the Packers need one, this years draft is probably weaker at RB than any other position, so this position could best filled outside of the draft.

Now if only we could find the next Adrian Amos, to pick up and add to the Safety position...........

Nice work. Thanks for putting in all the effort.

Nice list Joseph! You auditioning for an interview with Gutey to join his Personnel Team? Found some gems that Gutey most assuredly knows about...but out of sight, out of mind.

The two most pressing for the rest of the season are TE and RB. My choices would be to sign the two Jets PS players...Kuntz and Valladay and cut TE Sims and RB Robinson off the 53 to make room. (both would likely be available for PS).

Kuntz is a phenom athlete and can catch the ball and help stretch defenses attacking the middle where Love is having great success right now. Blocking needs work. Valladay has a lot of college production as a 6 year college RB, is very decisive at the handoff and like AJ and AJD, a solid receiver. Blocking also needs work.

And both could be elevated during the Jets lost season and maybe help them win another game or two...don't let that happen as the Jets 2024 2nd rounder belongs to the Pack...and it could be #34 or #35....or a late second round.

OMG! What a find of young gems! It is no exaggeration that all five should be signed! The two running backs and the O-L guy for sure. Great job JosephR!

Not for me Joe.
I'm against any Offense.
1. TE should be drafted.
And while most must be thinking OT.
You just made the best argument for Brock Bowers.
(Considered a Generation talent)
2. TT paid Defense and dumped overpriced Guards.
While Turner was signed. The Draft is the best fix vs cap.
3. The Rbs might be the best signing. I'd wait.
I still think that the draft picks have more upside.

Let's give are draft guys A chance.

Joseph, you’re the man! You also “get” how the Packers and Gute “roll”. These guys are a lot closer to reality for the Packers than any names thrown out by the National media. Good job.

After Sundays game against the Chiefs, the Packers have(likely) 5 games left. The Packers have some, but not a lot, of money left under the cap. If Kraft got hurt I could see them taking a shot at a tight end(Ertz) but my take is they're going to stand pat through the season. The goal is to improve and get the salary cap in line. Yes, there are fantasies about the playoffs, but..really?

Here's a question: if the players on the Jets practice squad were any good, why aren't they playing? They clearly need the help. We already have one active practice squad running back, what is gained?

This is kind of a sandbox “freaks” list post draft. I’m not averse to adding some upside PS depth, but less keen on the roster positions required to poach from a PS being devoted to players who aren’t close to helping.

That said, if there’s a rational basis for believing that they improve our talent or options , it could be worth it, but I’d there really here? All of these guys are really projects. They are guys passed over by multiple teams in the draft and, in some cases, since. Why? In most cases there are reasons.

Furthermore, if we are going to look at these types it has to be in the context of do we need what they would be if their upside is actually realized? Kuntz is good example. He’s a very athletic TE, not particularly big (250 ish) despite being tall. He wasn’t a good blocker and wasn’t often asked to be. In fact he was disappointing in contested situations as well, despite his height and strength. He also doesn’t show much burst on the field. Krull is another very similar type who again is not a good blocker in line but also has much more questionable hands.

We just drafted 2 similar types, both almost as athletic and with more on field production. We then signed Sims, who really is also in that mold. We don’t need another. I’d far rather we found a space for a true blocker who can contribute as an outlet in that pass game.

As to the RBs. Nothing bad but nothing that screams improvement now (or even a likelihood if getting on the field due to protection uncertainty). As to upside, are they really that interesting that we need them now, that we can’t do better next year? Maybe. I wouldn’t object as a PS pick up, but if so why is such talent shaking free at a position that often can start as a rookie for many teams?

Fischer is interesting. He’s a little undersized (sub 300) and would profile as a T were it not for short arms. He’s a guy who lacks power if not attitude: a lighter, shorter armed Tom without the elite technique. He could be a prospect if he can add mass, he’s not going to have the power advantage that he had in DII. He’s already 25 and looks to be physically maxed out. As a UDFA, he’s probably a decent investment to see if he can contribute, but his ceiling is probably as a rotational piece. Not one to devote a roster spot to acquire

These are the kind of players that one looks at on a PS if they slip free or, even more appropriately, sign to a futures contract based on upside or overcoming past health issues. I will freely admit, I liked Kunst as a late round upside grab, but we took Kraft after Musgrave. After that, it seemed excessive to pick a 3rd of the same type.

Wow, I can't believe the Debbie Downers in this article. Great job Joseph!! Alot of people thought we would really fall off a cliff this year, but SURPRISE SURPRISE, the "Young Guns" are kicking ass and taking names, and we are in the playoff race. Thats way more than all the "Experts" expected out of Green Bay this year. We are sitting at .500 this late in the year with FIVE easily winnable games left on our schedule.

Last years TE class was the strongest in 20 years. We scored 2 really good TEs in the 2022 draft and I am thrilled with their potential. Zack Kuntz was definitely in the groups of pairs I was hoping for GB to draft since our TE room was empty. I and alot of people wanted Kuntz over Musgrave because of injuries. The Jets have a strong TE room and thats why Kuntz is on the PS. It's a no brainer to swipe him from the Jets and add him to our Young Stud group. Kuntz is a tremendous athlete and was a 4/5 star recruit @ Penn State who never got a chance with them so he transferred and put up big numbers. The 10 RAS is also no joke, he is even faster than Musgrave. He is a same size but better all around TE as Austin Allen and he is free, he doesn't cost a draft pick. If we had missed on Luke or Tucker, Kuntz was also top 8 in the draft class. Joseph hit a home run idea here.

I honestly don't know much about the other guys, but who knew anything about Aaron Jones when we drafted him. I had to look him up to find out about him. We keep cutting James Robinson so he can't be that impressive to the Packers. We know we need 3 backs for sure. Any of these players would be cheap backups that cost us almost nothing, not much cash and no picks.

Musgrave could be done for the year. I love Kraft and Sims is a sleeper/keeper. Plus stealing Kuntz from the Jets is almost like we got more in the Rodgers trade. I had hoped we could land one of their TEs in the trade and was dissapointed when we got nothing extra in young players at positions of need. No reason to stand pat with players if we can strengthen the roster. Keep it up Joseph.