Perry By The Sack

This was great work. Thank you

Love him at 8.5 – but I tend to think he’s going to get more if he makes it to the open market. It only takes one…

Word is, he wants to get paid.

I also believe he wants to play DE in a 4-3 scheme. And let’s face it, this organization doesn’t have a history of protecting their players from injury. If he comes back, it’s likely to cost extra.

That is good information Michael, thanks for putting that together. Perry seems to finally come around so I hope they can keep him at a reasonable price. And I hate to sound like a broken record but again, how does Perry compare to all available FAs and trade candidates available? Thompson’s quote, “I’d rather work with the guys that we have and try to make them better than trading one of them to some other team to get somebody else’s guy, if you know what I mean.” and his history of course strongly indicate others won’t be considered. (Thompson’s quote is in Thorny’s post in the Thompson/Tough decisions blog) Regarding that quote, hoping or thinking a player on the roster can be ‘made better’ is a bad formula for addressing immediate needs.

BTW Nerd, the vast majority of players rightly want to get paid. It’s the very rare exception a home town discount is given.

This is highly relevant work. Looking beneath the surface is really important. Glad you were able to find the time. I would like to know about his pressures as well. Wondering how many of those were legit as pressures that mess up a pass attempt are an important asset, too. That’s an even better gauge of his overall impact vs. the pass and with our back end its importance can’t be understated.

Ted letting an ascending first rounder leave? Is there any precedent? I can’t think of one. Hayward was a fallen off 2nd rounder. Cobb was an ascending 2nd rounder and cleaned up. With Ted, precedent is to be relied upon so I can’t imagine Nick doesn’t make bank with us. Personally, it wouldn’t bother me to see him go. He played his best in a contract year. He’s another of those guys I don’t know that you trust after he gets his money. Doesn’t seem to be a sold out football guy.

thank you.. love this kind of analysis. i wonder if, for the money, Ted might be better off letting Perry go, picking up a 3rd round comp pick for him, resigning Peppers on an incentive laden contract and drafting a pass rusher with pick #29.

Ive heard there’s considerable depth at CB, OLB/pass rusher and RB in this draft.

Could get some guys.

Love this analysis. So much is weight is put on that sack number – it’s great to go a click down and get the context.

Ok nerd, thats why they rushed Shields and Lacy back..oh wait..

Have you considered his performance to play time rationale. Have you looked at all of the pressures and against the run plays? You can’t grade a player based off one thing (sacs in one season) you must factor in everything. Maybe his stats weren’t as high because his playing time was considerably lower!?!

Here is what McGinn wrote about Perry in his grades column. He gave him the highest grade of defensive players, a B+:

“Without question, this was his finest season. If one can differentiate Perry’s play before his left hand was broken in Game 12 from after, it’s safe to say he was the team’s most valuable player on defense. Against the run, he was second among OLBs in tackles per snap (one every 10.5) and third on the team in tackles for loss (career-high 5 ½). He also led the team both in sacks (12) and pressures (36, almost twice his career high of 18 ½ as a rookie). He missed 2 ½ games following hand surgery, then played the last five games with a massive club impairing his grip. Perry brings plenty of muscle to the Packers. Does Perry, however, strike fear into opposing quarterbacks and coordinators? He’s unrestricted in March; the Packers or somebody else will determine his value.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/01/30/mcginn-2016-packers-defensive-player-grades/97137954/

He doesn’t strike fear in opposing QBs and OCs – hell, who on the Packers does? If he can build on his success and stay healthy he’d certainly be worth keeping. But staying healthy particularly is the rub for him, isn’t it? Honest question: What’s the longest stretch he’s gone being healthy?

It’s a great question, TJV. I believe MR tweeted that the narrative that Perry is oft injured is patently false. However, while Perry might have been often available, it does always seem he’s playing at far less than 100% routinely. A guy in a contract year will play through injury. Will a guy who just got the moon do it, too?

Perry reminds me of a hot chick with all kinds of baggage. Sure, you might want to be with her, but can you ever really trust her?