What in the World is Going on w/ Jaire Alexander?!

[@jackwilliford798]

At this point we need him in the playoffs. Save Mr. Glass so that he can at least play games that matter.

[@williamhermann6635]

Mr. Glass lol

[@11riehldeal]

Every game matters

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

Whoa, chill out. That's Watsons title

[@jackwilliford798]

@11riehldeal some games are more important than others. We are in a rare position to sit players that are borderline because winning the next two games does not matter

[@mattw36]

@@jackwilliford798but winning kind of does matter. As stated in this video seeding does matter to give yourself a slightly easier path and an outside chance at a home NFC championship if we get there. But what maybe matters more is momentum and team confidence

[@odaydrums]

Get better ANDY! Thanks for filling in Brother : )

[@kingkermit0118]

Brother gave his RuneScape name😂. I like this guy he should be on more of he has the time😂

[@blakereed2206]

Players do not KILL themselves to entertain us. They do it foremost for the money and then for the competition. It has nothing to do with us.

[@kylegood2622]

^^^

[@kylegood2622]

But me? I do go to work at my InfoSec job for the fans.🫡

[@moorelife4449]

Where do you think the money comes from? We pay money, they kill themselves 💡

[@ScooniePenn10]

I just can't figure out how a guy can be a full participant for several weeks in practice and somehow not be able to play in a game. Why would the medical staff allow/clear him to be a full participant? The entire situation doesn't make sense.

[@DrJoshuaPerry]

He’s likely doing everything, just not at full speed. Only Patrick McKenzie and Nate Weir probably know for sure, but the new training and strength conditioning staff resolved all the hamstring issues from last year, and they’re likely fixing whatever is going on with Jaire on a more permanent basis. They have a couple more weeks to get him to peak form, so why rush him back?

[@craigjensen5554]

Well done, Jacob. I am going to start watching more of your content.

[@themartianpariah6985]

Thank you sir. Get well soon Andy!

[@jamaal8786]

Good video. Appreciate your perspective, these guys work hard to be out there and want to more than any fan possibly could. Wish Ja a 100% recovery by playoffs. GPG!!

[@rdbjr52]

What Bahk and Ja have in common was that each had a significant injury that ultimately was not put on IR. The Packers don’t feel that they need the roster spot, thus no IR

[@SIDELINEREPORT-GOPACKGO]

GB 42 Vikings 27

[@MNspikegrow]

😂😂😂😂

[@thomasott9488]

Would be nice

[@billmorrissey1794]

Hello to Jacob from the family of 2 of his former baseball players’ in Rockford. Go Pack Go!

[@louisejones6760]

If you want to be a serious media person how about researching further what you said was a "little weird" ... JA listed as a "Full Participant" for two straight weeks, but not playing either week. How common has this been in GB? Around the league? The connotation is that if he was listed as "Full Participant", he was medically cleared to play, but hasn't. This is why people are questioning it.

[@David-h4d]

Feel better andy.

[@joep.783]

Pack 27 Vikings 21

[@DrJoshuaPerry]

The key difference in this game is Love is not injured and hobbled.

[@WoodyZappa1]

And, no Narv Dog

[@LambeauLeap_87]

Absolutely respect the stance you took here, many Packers fans are fair weather with the players. As long as they carry the G support the player 💯

[@RaymondBrean-z4d]

The Green Bay Packers will be leaning on Carrington Valentine, who has turned heads as a starting boundary corner in recent weeks, and Eric Stokes in Jaire Alexander’s absence. The Green Bay Packers were hopeful that Jaire Alexander could go this week, estimating him as a full-go on Wednesday’s practice report, but when the team suited up for real after the Christmas Day holiday, Jaire Alexander’s participation was downgraded to limited. Go Pack Go 💚💚💛💛

[@ManuelRodriguez-mg8km]

Real shit he was a dog last year and in the playoffs

[@klohr311]

Jaire is in the same shoe as David bakatari. Chances are the JA knee injury is more serious what the packers are reporting.

[@Matt-yq3gq]

Too many people are just assuming the 5 seed plays the south winner. If LA loses a game, the odds get pretty high either them or the Seahawks become the new 4 seed. There’s no sure thing in the NFL but the buccaneers have a cakewalk schedule to 10 wins while ATL is in that mix as well.

[@glennelson1907]

Melton went wild in MPLS last year.

[@RJSurdyk]

What’s good Jacob! Feel better Andrew

[@science-writes]

Alexander Contract needs to be re structured to pay per play. Green bay has way too many upcoming guys need to be signed To be just wasting Millions upon millions every week on a guy to stand in sweatpants on the sideline

[@jackwilliford798]

It's a nice idea, but players league wide would never sign such a contract

[@deshundillard1337]

kann

[@masonCOBwing]

​@@jackwilliford798then we get rid of him. Hes elite, but at this point hes not worth what were paying him imo. Lots of guys on our team who have contracts expiring or gonna expire in the next cpl years that deserve that money far more than Ja has. To be clear, this is not a stab at Jaire at all, hes a great cb and a good moral/hype guy, but for what he gets paid and how often he plays its not worth it.

[@vansmack4972]

At this point you have to question the Packers medical staff. The injury is more serious. Alexander should of been placed on IR.

[@davidkirst1077]

With everyone that I’ve talked to about JA, the frustration people have is that it always seems like he is injured. That’s not his fault but people see all this money we’re paying him and see his greatness when he plays and gets frustrated when he’s always on the sideline at the end of the year. He greatly increases our CBs just being on the field as the other guys slide down the depth chart and it’s very visible watching. I just hope he gets better soon and we can get one or two more healthy seasons out of him. CB will be a big draft point of emphasis this year along with OL and DL.

[@Matt-yq3gq]

At this point you have to ask the question on ROI and is it worth having hope of a healthier and still talented Jaire for more years? I don’t believe the ROI is there, and the best route is saving the money you can and getting whatever back in a trade. A release isn’t that bad of a move either compared to the alternative. Jaire only played 20% of snaps in ‘21, 40% in ‘23, and what will be 30% in ‘24. He’s also probably not as elite as some give him credit for. Plenty of games where he’s gotten cooked and is just an unwilling tackler. Him regressing further in future years is inevitable. I’d vote you get the money back you can for the FA market and the upcoming team extensions instead of overpaying for what ends up being just a couple good games of pass coverage per year.

[@fvgc454ss]

That actually is his fault. Maybe of he spent as much time stretching and calisthenics as he does running his mouth he'd would still be on the feild. His latest injury came on a no contact play

[@andaimhineach4131]

Doesn't matter how talented you may be, if you can't stay on the field.

[@cartifan911]

why would OL be a point of emphasis

[@Matt-yq3gq]

@ it’s always a point of emphasis to protect the QB. Meyers will be gone. Walker Rhyan and Tom in contract years in which you’re probably only keeping Tom maybe one more. Morgan’s still an unknown and their depth isn’t strong.

[@TexasRick]

This is delusional at 6:10. We knew what was wrong with Bakh. We knew the surgery was botched. We knew they were trying to fix it and couldn’t. The Packers are the most conservative medical staff probably in the NFL. If they clear you to play, they must be pretty sure. And as you said, players are itching to get back out there, except for Jaire. It’s always something. Everyone else pretty much does try to play whenever possible, except Jaire. That’s why people are talking about him like this. For you to act like we just made this up to insult one of our own players, pretty much says you think we’re all stupid lol. Ok bro. Nice pod.

[@TexasRick]

Oh and one more thing, they don’t do this for our entertainment. They do it because they get paid. What planet are you on dude?

[@williamhermann6635]

Thats not fair at all. Jaire reinjured his knee cuz he tried to play hurt vs the Bears. Is he a knucklehead sometimes? Sure. But hes also an absolute dog on the field who loves to play football. I find it pretty ridiculous that people are taking his injuries like a personal insult. I guarantee you the guy wants to play.

[@gregsandell]

Great host fills in for Andy. Couldn't have asked for a better guy. Get some rest Andy. You are missed.

[@kreed4480]

If you ask me (as if it was important) 23 is done in GB. They’ll move on from him this offseason and hopefully get some premium day 1-2 picks in return. The real issue with that is the injury situation. Does it require surgery and how willing would another team be to trade anything premium for him

[@aaronmoss3158]

Jaire is afraid to get demolished by JJets

[@Sono460]

WR’s always have a huge advantage over corners. If Jefferson goes under 100 yrs and 1 TD, I’d say that’s a win.

[@PackerSuperFan]

Jaire is not fine.. And that is the problem. He’s literally not fine.

[@andaimhineach4131]

Whatever the case with Alexander, I hope they go after a corner in the first (and 2nd?) Round in April 2025

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

They will for sure, he's getting older missing tons of time and stokes is a bust and is gone so we're gonna need to restock. Somewhere in the first few rounds for sure

[@Cheesehead2025]

The packers should try to find a way to trade up and draft Travis Hunter, however I think there is no chance that would happen.

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

@Cheesehead2025 zero lol. I'm also skeptical about hunter. Not skill wise but he reminds me of jaire in that he has a very slim build, so I'm worried about him holding up in the league

[@andaimhineach4131]

@@Cheesehead2025 That kid from ND is really solid too. But many of the top college DBs are injured this year.

[@taytenroof3536]

@@AnthonyA-t8f ja is not slim compared to other db’s. He’s a shorter stockier guy

[@platinummc01]

I mean... he had a torn PCL when he went out. A serious injury. You saw what happened when we rushed him back earlier this season against the Bears. This is the result of that. I want him to get all the rest before the playoffs. Jaire is a DAWG! He'll be on the field soon.

[@prime-rib]

Alexander doesn't want to get smoked on national TV by JJ. He shot his mouth off one too many times and knows he's doomed if he plays.

[@christopher-du8vz]

Andy feel better 🙏 great video!

[@Beachbum88]

If you think there arent guys out there that quit on their team, youre living in another world.

[@TexasRick]

No doubt. It’s an extreme case, but De’Vondre Campbell just did it. Not everyone is so open about it like him, but it obviously happens. Another thing is, we’re kidding ourselves if we think all these guys love football. Many players do it because they can. Simple as that.

[@joshmadigan6158]

There’s no way he quits on this winning team

[@Pnw208]

Remember when they let Jared cook go and signed Burnette!?! That was the worst free agent signing in packers history. He was terrible and when Rodgers got hurt he quit trying then demanded a trade. He was supposed to a top TE at the time and he quit. It happens

[@williamhermann6635]

Guys do quit but I dont think Jaire is one of them. Hes still on the shelf cuz he tried playing too soon and reinjured his knee vs the Bears.

[@theskeptik1]

Hope you’re enjoying the clicks over an obvious situation

[@TripleXonly]

Let's not over talk this entertainment sport these players play. They do NOT kill themselves for our entertainment!! They play a sport,make a lot of $ for our entertainment.

[@edenwilde2719]

Thank you for this take. Let the rest of the league hate on our players, let the coaching staff deal with attitude or personal issues because they will. I'm not going to turn on one of our guys based on speculation.

[@GraveDigger7045]

Great breakdown

[@thomasott9488]

Alexander isnt a quitter , he wants to play , he loves being a leader on defense.. keep Alexander and go after a solid CB in the draft .. like it or not , Alexander is very important to this team , he does make a difference, he gets in recievers head.. most people dont know what a player goes through for injuries.. they are still human

[@fvgc454ss]

@@thomasott9488 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregcox9556]

Obviously at least 2 of our top selections in the 2025 draft will be corners. I understand that injuries occur. The problem with Alexander is that he is not contributing. He has missed 31 games. He’s good when he plays. He’s a great employee when he’s at work. The simple fact is he’s not working!! Step back and take a deep breath. What company or organization would pay someone a top salary that was not working? Playing on Sunday = working.

[@tomburns9732]

We drafted a lineman in the 1st round that hasn't played a snap in the regular season when we could have drafted a db who is starting for the Eagles.

[@jaycole249]

Dont think it's bad for people to question if there's more going on with JA , especially with the track record he has. I do believe more will come out in the off-season about this situation, but for a guy to be a full participant in practice with not being able to play a game makes people ask questions. At this point , we should save him for the playoffs. But going to be honest, I think hes done for the season.

[@TheSqueezycook]

Honestly the vitriol and the lack of a benefit of the doubt falls on Alexander and previous “antics”. He gets zero benefit.

[@jordanwandel4443]

By gawd that’s Jacob Westendorf’s music!

[@lenarmstrong4075]

Most people, are not saying he quit! But the fact that since he signed his contract, to date, he has been hurt more than he played! If his body can not handle it, than it is time to find a new occupation. Just like Bak! Most people are not blaming them, but it is apparent they are not able for the long haul . But we cannot keep throwing good money at bad! Yes there is not anything we can do about his contract! Just like Bak, but we need to get someone else in his position, either through the draft or sign a veteran .

[@jaadee596]

It is not coaching or ownership Chicago now is soul crushing. you could take team bears and move them all to Greenbay, and in 2 years, they would be playoff contenders.

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

Bro I wouldn't take that job lol. Why would Ben johnson go there when almost any other option is better

[@NaturePhotographerNW]

Looking forward, I’d be heavily scouting defensive backs for this year’s draft and trading Alexander. Let’s get something for him like they did with Rodgers before it’s too late.

[@everybodyknowsamike1840]

Doesn’t matter.. he’s getting released or traded in the offseason..

[@daviddidder3781]

Simple, he’s angling to be a Viking next year! 🎉

[@larrycaseboltjr9498]

There is many things to consider. Jaire's age and health suggest just one more contract before he begins aging out of his position. The organization may be protecting any value he has left. Jaire might be protecting what value he has left. The injury itself could look good from a medical POV but in participation shows signs of weakness. The organization doesn't mind dragging their feet on injuries because the team is young and it gives them opportunity to develop talent in their depth chart. Cap money is always an issue going forward. Developing a bunch of young talented players at the same time eventually leads to the inability to afford all future contracts. There's many different angles and voices in this conversation that will never be public knowledge. We watch the game for entertainment but it is all business and livelihood from the front office personnel down to the players.

[@mattw36]

I’m staying optimistic he will return for the playoffs. Medically cleared doesn’t mean he feels ready and if he doesn’t feel 100% there’s no need to have him come back for the regular season, especially if he already reaggravated it once. If he doesn’t come back for the playoffs then I’m gonna be actually annoyed and expect him to receive a massive pay cut or trade him. Unfortunately we won’t get much for a trade given his recent injury history. Regardless of all that I’m excited to watch our run game vs their run defense, our pass rush vs their sack prone offensive line, how our secondary handles their skill players, and mostly how we play against a top team

[@bobosterday3350]

Jaire showed his character the game he went out for the coin flip and he wasn’t a captain. He is very self centered. Two years ago he got a $84 million fully guaranteed contract and he hasn’t played since. He only has played 31 of the last 66 games and he is milking the packers. Why should he play when his checks are guaranteed? Yes he should have been put on IR and roster spot given to someone else. The Packers need to figure out how to get rid of him.

[@robertpettit2636]

Hope Alexander makes play off . Let’s all wish him good health. Go pack win

[@jamaal8786]

Simple as this. More fans should be like supporting teammates vs. fake unnecessary gms

[@lukehainstock8281]

Release him. Save the cap space

[@Matt-yq3gq]

That’ll be on the table in the offseason, but first you try and trade him, so you get something in return and save the money.

[@sputnikalgrim]

Dude got suspended last year and he quit on the team. He doesn’t believe anymore, so maybe they can trade him away and at least get a pick for him

[@michaelkirven1804]

I don’t think it’s that crazy that Jaire is possibly saying he’s in pain and can’t play despite what the training staff thinks. Maybe he is upset with his contract and is trying to get released. Yes, that’s Unfair speculation - but when a player chooses not to make himself available to reporters I feel they’re fair game. Fans want answers, fans pay the salaries.

[@richol87]

Idk, my 13 year old tore his PCL in September and here we are in December and it still bothers him to try and run fast

[@tonymontana3742]

The Bears rivalry is better when Chicago has a good team.

[@Andy-o2f]

I'm over the Jaire soap opera. Trade him.

[@sinthetx]

I hope I’m wrong but I don’t think Alexander is going to be back this year. They should’ve just put him on IR after the Bears game so they would have had the roster spot.

[@gbgary]

like 69, 23 is inconsequential. if he plays, fine. if he doesn't, fine. they're used to being without him. it almost upsets chemistry if he plays. I personally think they're saving him for the playoffs. he practices to stay sharp and help chemistry if he actually does play.

[@Markinfilm]

You've got about 60 seconds to convince me to stick around. 😂😂😂

[@tommycofield7434]

Dr. Mckenzie and the rest of the medical staff knows best. Nevertheless, Packers needs to address another cb in the draft.

[@Janeo7404]

I respect with the players do to get ready and try to rehab. The difference for me with the Ja situation is that in other players rehabbing the coach says that the players doing everything they can to get back and seems to not say anything regarding Ja. So read between the linesappreciate what the player is doing in his comments. With J he literally says nothing

[@WoodyZappa1]

When Jaire was suspended last year, the team said the captain fiasco was the culmination of other things. So it’s reasonable to wonder if there’s something else going on. It’s naive to say definitively, “nothing to see here.” You don’t know. And when has a beat reporters ever unearthed something the team is hiding? McGinn used to. He never tried to be chummy with the team, the opposite of access journalism. The Packers press corps never published what other issues led to Jaire’s suspension.

[@EvilBadger72]

Jaire is done in GB

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

Nah, stokes is gone cuz he sucks, we aren't getting rid of Jaire just because of that. We're not losing 2 guys. I think they draft one in first two rounds and let him play with Jaire one year before we let him go

[@thomasott9488]

​@@AnthonyA-t8f, I agree

[@EvilBadger72]

@@thomasott9488 Wishful thinking doesn't change the fact that he hasn't played much since he signed his big contract. MLF seems frustrated.

[@thomasott9488]

@EvilBadger72 , assumptions don't change the fact that the Packers will get rid of him next season.. if he comes back healthy and contributes in the playoffs, it may be enough to keep him on the roster until they draft or sign his replacement.. you have no idea he is done .. ofcourse the more he misses games the more it will affect his future.. either way he will probably be gone after next season.. there is currently no one worthy of replacing him.. he needs to get on the field for sure and his value definitely took a hit.. Gute don't hang on to injury prone players, we will see.. the fact of the matter is that there are only a handful of CBs that can individually match up against the top WRs in the NFL as to why he is probably still in GB ..

[@EvilBadger72]

@thomasott9488 I believe Jaire is done in GB after this season. He probably won't play against the Bears next week or in the playoffs

[@steve48]

Hope he gets healthy, but honestly, i dont even think of him as an active member of the team anymore. Next man up they are are professionals

[@flopadoo8991]

Bro doesn’t wanna get smoked by Addison and JJ anymore

[@BigolMrKnish]

The problem was him coming back against the bears three weeks after the injury...had he not hed be back already

[@henryb.7723]

Bro probably thinks Veteran’s Day is for NFL retirees 🫡

[@ShawnO316]

Surprised the Packers haven't traded him for a 3rd round pick or something by now. Even when he has been on the field this year he hasn't played well. I think he might need a change of scenery.

[@SpencerWalls]

RUNESCAPE MENTIONED!

[@edhauser7604]

They say that so the other team can't prepare proper .

[@Landon-e6u]

We should keep him on the roster as a backup and signed Kendell fuller or trevios white

[@robertkubacki1976]

JA got paid. JA is now oft injured. What's a fan to think? I think he lost his edge.

[@jamaal8786]

This makes no sense. He was playing great when he was able to play and locked in. He's just hurt worse than expected. It's unfortunate. I'm sure he wants to be out there competing more than any fan would like him to

[@Darkkfated]

Giving a guy a big guaranteed contract is sort of like drafting him all over again - a crap shoot. Some players get paid and it lights a fire under them to show everyone that they *deserve* that money and that deal. Other players get paid and from that point on do the absolute bare minimum to stay on the team, because as long as they don't get cut it doesn't matter how hard they play, the money's gonna keep rolling in.

[@jjmac6054]

I am sure Jaire would play if he felt like he could!

[@Wyatt274]

He is hurt… I hope this helps. Would y’all be this ignorant if he had a complete tear and needed surgery?

[@fvgc454ss]

Hes been a liability for 3 years running. Time to get rid of him.

[@Wyatt274]

@ no he hasn’t

[@fvgc454ss]

@Wyatt274 hes literally played in LESS than half of the last 67 games.....

[@rdcii5071]

Matt is fed up. This is Alexanders last year in Green Bay.

[@Wyatt274]

@ fed up with these stupid questions from reporters… No it won’t

[@RussOdovero]

Well maybe if MLF wasn't so snippy and aloof when asked about JA, Packer fans wouldn't unfairly surmise that JA could play but chooses not to.... A little transparency from MLF and the Packers would save JA from having to endure undue criticism, but alas that is not the case, and fill in host Jacob, is more than happy evidently, to just be a water carrier....

[@rdcii5071]

Maybe the Packers will stop drafting 5'9" 180lb CBs. When Jaire loses a step, hes JAG. I doubt he'll be on the team next year. GPG

[@micahbinns2740]

Culture is good because the packers are winning...When thry have an off year players complain, fans start crying like they always do.

[@johnhanson6002]

Thanks, great insight, lousy graphics. ;-)

[@lenarmstrong4075]

We need to get rid of Jaire ! Plain and simple,

[@TheSqueezycook]

Packers will be $62 mil under the cap next year, it’s time to sacrifice some of that by addition by subtraction. Jaire needs to be a cap casualty and we eat one big hit and a couple small hits. At this point he’s a distraction and when he does play it has been league average the last 3 years. Bye bye.

[@Dis-Emboweled]

One counter point to players "supposedly" giving up on a team and JA is that when you have a De'Vondre Campbell straight up quit mid-game, the presidense is out there that over the last 30 years, is a culture of entitlement that has creeped in all society. Many of these mid-teir players think they deserve No1 positions and aren't getting them. Its interesting in this video, you say Chicago needs a culture change and also profess that NFL players dont give up, 🤷‍♂️

[@55Reever]

Chicago's culture starts at the top, ownership.

[@charlesjones9561]

Why won’t they say what’s wrong with the Knee???

[@AnthonyA-t8f]

Tucker Kraft running the podcast now?

[@kyledamrow8198]

I would really like to know what’s happening with Jordan Morgan. Is he still having issues with his shoulder?!?! I believe he’s off the IR, but still has no playing time….

[@ricknipple]

Morgan had surgery on his shoulder,he's on Ir

[@vincedallas6454]

Andy we love you but this MF CAN and ALWAYS fill in even the time when you were sick that weekend a like year ago during draft season….keep up the good work Jacob always appreciate when we you get the mic

[@MargaretOpishinski]

Why didn’t they put him on IR then?

[@deshundillard1337]

He the Anthony davis of the nfl, street clothes his new nick name.. he never plays

[@GoosbyGoosby]

Packers definitely going corner back early this coming nfl draft

[@Cheesehead2025]

Gb should trade both their 2025 and 2026 first round draft picks and maybe seconds to trade up and draft Travis Hunter

[@jkingdman]

Gutey likes to draft according to bpa (best player available), but I really do hope he drafts a boundary corner and an edge rusher with the 1st 2 picks. Then I hope we draft another cornerback not hybrid not safety repositioned to corner but true boundary corner in later rounds. CB,DE,CB,LT,DT,ILB,K in that order...(or bpa)

[@GoosbyGoosby]

@@Cheesehead2025 that would be cool

[@peteshallcross787]

I disagree, I feel the Packers have a lot to play for. A higher seed and proof that they can beat a top team. Win the turnovers and no skol, brothers! Green n Gold 27, Purple 24.

[@thomaswery3087]

I can't see any good coach going to the Bears when the 3 teams ahead of you are arguably 3 of the top 4 or 5 teams in the NFC.So even if you improve these teams will also and you'll still be in last place

[@josechavac3221]

It’s giving Bakhtiari vibes

[@josephrinaldi8694]

RUNESCAPE MENTION

[@adamdavis5312]

I’m not listening to hot takes about Ja from college bandwagoneers .. dude is hurt. It sucks but it happens. Moving on.

[@daviddorger9207]

He's talented, he is definitely worth the high pick they spent 8n him, but he's constantly hurt and fan favorite or not, being hurt constantly is the same as sucking in Green Bay. Why do you think they got rid of the great Aaron Jones? It's not because he isn't good. He's STILL good. He's likely going to Canton some day, that does not help Green Bay if he is missing 5 and 6 games a year. Has Jacobs even missed a single snap this year? Valentine is playing pretty dang good and there are a number of soon to be draftees and quality free agents available. Jaire is a great guy and has done great things in Green Bay but mark my words, just as sure as I'm sitting here, he's finished here after this season.

[@Nvwheeler]

The most important ability is availability

[@Cuttthroat_V]

Seems like they are treating jaire like zadarius smith....we'll definitely get the truth in a few years or if he gets traded

[@MargaretOpishinski]

NFL games are won and lost on the offensive and defensive lines. Drafting linemen is usually not a very sexy or appreciated pick for fans. But look at the records of teams that don’t prioritize their offensive and defensive linemen. You can’t win without the big men. I am always glad when GB expends draft capital or other resources on linemen. Linemen form the foundation upon which to build a team. There are many NFL examples of teams with great skill players and poor linemen and the result is always poor records; and many times injured QB’s. As far as this years #1 draft pick, the jury is still out. Give the man a chance to get healthy and gain a little NFL experience. Cooper D has been playing this season for the Eagles but he hasn’t been tearing it up. At the end of the day, an average offensive lineman is more valuable than an average DB, a good OL is more valuable than a good DB, and a great OL is more valuable than a great DB. So at this point I am not regretting our # 1 draft pick from this year. Finally, I am thankful that GB has the ability to identify and draft offensive linemen in the later rounds of the draft. This provides tremendous value to the Packers because they can then use their higher draft picks to address other needs on their roster. Both of GB’s starting offensive tackles are a great example of this. Most teams have to use # 1 and # 2 round picks to address this need. Unfortunately, as good as GB is in drafting OL, they are quite mediocre in drafting DL and other defensive positions in general. If GB can improve in this area, then they will have an outstanding roster for years to come. And GB did do a good job on their defensive draft picks this year which already have improved the defense in their first year. E Williams and E Cooper already look like stars in the making; far exceeding the productivity of prior years first round picks. Go Pack Go Win a Championship!

[@BigECarryTheG]

Gutey will always keep Jaire because he was his first draft pick. Everyone calm down. Jaire will be fine.

[@fvgc454ss]

No he won't. Hes been an a expensive liability for 3 years straight. Played than half of almost the last 70 games. Hes done. Hes an expensive injury prone liability.

[@BigECarryTheG]

@ Bakhtiari was also here 3 years while being the highest paid and not playing more than 4 games. All while being older. Jaire will take a pay cut and be back. We’re just saving him for playoffs.

[@cartifan911]

missing 34 games in 4 seasons is not fine, the guy is a made of glass and needs to go