I don't see it as a hard decision at all. As soon as he is able trade or cut him. He has done next to nothing for the team other then draw a paycheck and take a roster spot. Easy choice next,

Good luck whatever lies ahead Jace, hopefully GBPrs can pick up another draft choice for him instead of cutting him outright. If he wasn't working hard to improve his craft while on the active roster, not sure what would motivate him to do it now. GPG!

He has had some bad luck I think they part ways with him but probably gets a fresh start somewhere else , I would expect the 3 other North teams to show interest .

By all rights he should be a goner, hopefully get some value as a trade piece!

Montravius Adams...Oren Burks...Jace Sternberger.

Let's hope Josiah Deguara reverses the trend of 3rd round flops.

Actually in spite of his shortcomings I see us finding a way to keep him as insurance in case we can’t keep Tonyan. He is really the only receiving TE on our team other than Tonyan.

The key is what is happening behind closed doors that we can't see, ie. attitude, focus, knowing the playbook, being a good team mate, is he showing potential? The staff know him best and I think they will do what is best for the team. Maybe stashing him on the PS if he has shown improvement and see how it rolls.

I had high hopes for Sternberger when he was drafted. I also am someone who says you should be patient with players. But sometimes you just have to admit you made a mistake and move on. Good luck at your next destination, Jace.

So far, he struggles with too many things to be viewed as anything more than an insurance player. We have a lot of weapons on offense already, and I don't think we'd terribly miss whatever contributions he may make even if an injury occurred. Tight end is going to be on the list of needs come draft time, anyway. I'd only give Sternberger another chance if one of the tight ends or H-backs were to get injured in the first two games.

The only way he should be cut is if he's slowing down. Otherwise- I'd keep him. No matter what. Tonyan may not sign. Lewis may retire. ( Lewis isn't fast) Jace was a college stud. Can't miss prospect. So why was he drinking and depressed? Thats the real secret. Thats the real answer here. He couldn't have been happy seeing Tonyan move ahead of him. We know he had medical issues that put him back. The smart move is to keep him, after so many veterans/Rookies failed. Rodgers was slow and still found Life after the Packers. Sternberger will too.

Simple would he have made the team if he wasnt suspended ? If not he is cut cant see any trade value call the texans they would give up something.

It’s still a results occupation and it’s unfortunate that there always seems to be a reason for him to miss time so based on what you have for your sample size, including things that we never see, practice, meeting rooms, strength improvement and personality…make a decision. From what we see I don’t see how they keep him.

Like most of the commenters, I can't make a case for a guy who can't/won't make a case for himself. Our TEs need to be able and willing to block and Sternberger fails on both these fronts. Aside from the physical/skill underperformance, the mental side of the game seems to elude this guy. Maturity and attitude issues carried over from college don't belong at this level. I would hate to see us cut somebody who is committed and does contribute for a guy who just doesn't get it.

Why a tough decision? He cant block, he is always hurt, in three years he has impressed no one and is no longer that fan favorite from Wisconsin. Cut him and get it over with.

Other than Hockenson, Jace Sternberger was my favorite tight end during his draft. He has size, adequate speed, and performed well in college.

What Big Bob Tonyan has done is what I expected from Sternberger. Why has Jace failed to deliver?
We packer fans are certainly at a disadvantage compared to the Packers front office, but we can speculate and pose a few questions and possibilities.

1. Does Jace struggle with the play book? The tight end coach alluded to that possibility while taking about Sternberger having the most reps during the preseason. Could he suffer from dyslexia or comparable problem which causes him to lag behind. I was unable to find any such malady on the internet.

2. Did he struggle with emotional depression prior to the draft and when did it develop?
The first indication that he has an emotional problem was when the news broke that Sternberger was arrested and suspended. If he needs help, he should get it. Is he getting help at the present time; the Packers organization should have the answer.

3. Drinking problem. Drinking is a problem when you lack the judgment to refrain while taking powerful drugs to treat depression. Was this an isolated occurrence or an addiction? Again questions to which we don't know the answer, but hopefully the Packers have a handle on it.

Bottom line: Jace Sternberger has the physical qualities and potential to cause the Packers to spend their highest draft choice on a tight end other than Bubba Franks (as far as I know). The potential is likely that Sternberger would be grabbed by a team willing to give him more time to develop should the Packers decided to waive him with the intention of adding him to the practice squad. I am ambivalent regarding to the answer, BUT, if the Packers have positive answers to the questions we have here, a decision should be apparent after the suspension is completed.

From what I've seen, I would cut Sternberger and put him on the practice squad if he clears waivers, which he probably would. I doubt that all 16 players on the practice squad have more potential than Sternberger. I think he has blocked reasonably well at times, and when he is on his game as a receiver, he is a lot like Robert Tonyan.

A one year wonder in college. In three years he lacks strength, TE speed, no moves, poor blocker, easily goes down if he makes a catch. Other than those issues, the Pack Mgt will probably keep him.

"he fell asleep at the wheel of his car after taking anti-depressants and having too much to drink."

Uh-oh... Depressed? Driving under the influence? Drinking until he passes out?
That does not sound like a story with a happy ending. I hope he gets some counseling.

Too bad Tonyan doesn't take Jace with him to work out with in the offseason, we would have a dual threat monster then. Hopefully ML has talked with his HS coach and A&M Coach and seen what buttons to push to right the ship. Normally some team mate love gets it moving in the right direction and motivated. I thought he would be very dominant by now, myself.

"The criticisms of Sternberger have been his consistency, his knowledge of the playbook and his lack of blocking ability".

The most damanging part is "knowledge of the playbook". Points to bad work ethic and lack of motivation. Also, it leads directly to consistency, or lack thereof.

I have no idea about other factors, but I would not be displeased if he is gone.

I don’t believe you give up on a 3rd round choice with obvious talent after only 2 seasons.
Heck they’ve kept Orin Burks around and he has done nothing but special teams.
They’ve got 2 weeks to figure it out, I predict he sticks around, especially with Tonyan in a contract year.
Go Pack

As others have said this is not a tough decision. I would let him go. I don't know his status for the practice squad, but that might be a possibility.

Another fine lesson in what I refer to as the public being "Kiperized", named for the first widely known draft guru Mel Kiper.

Kiper and others have convinced an entire nation that draft picks are the be-all and end-all for the National Football League.

Sternberger is a good example of being "Kiperized". The kid can't block, has hands of stone and has been hurt. Oh, yes, he also got nailed for an illegal substance. He was beaten out by a free agent. This is a tough call? No one who is drafted is guaranteed to be any good. Packers fans only have to look as far as Tony Mandarich, D. Randall, Datone Jones, Nick Perry, Derek Sharrod and Justin Harrell to name a few top draft pick busts.

You can also look at a bevy of really good players in the top slot. About half of the first round picks work out.
Same is true for the second round and the percentage of those making a success falls off sharply after the third round.

But if you listen to Kiper and the gang every person drafted is far better than anyone else out there while history has been proven over and over that drafting means you were good IN COLLEGE, but that is no sure-fire indicator that you will be any good in the pros.

So hold onto Sternberger because he was a high draft pick? A better question is: can he play ball? The answer in no. Two former free agents have beaten him out--Tonyan could be a Pro Bowler--so what's the tough call?

I think it's up to Sternberger himself about his future in Green Bay to prove he has what it takes. If he continues down the path he has taken so far then the choice will not be a hard one to make. Could there be a spot for him on the practice squad? Again, it will be up to him and how he plays. If he gets traded or released it's no big loss. Not a hard decision at all.

Sternberger = bust = cut. I am doubtful that he would even command a 7th round pick in a trade.

Great overall summary. I could see this going either way. Maybe trade to a team that has an injury at TE in the first few weeks. Let’s see what happens to the team injury wise the first fewxeeeks.