If Clay is reconstructed, he'll probably worth his original contract.
Restructuring probably won't work since it wouldn't make sense for him to do it. I'd probably eat his contract for '17, hope for the best and cut him after next season.
If Clay is reconstructed, he'll probably worth his original contract.
Too cute for my own good. Note that I'm talking about Clay being 'reconstructed' as the post I replied to called it, obviously meaning 'restructured', and my point was just that if, we get the Matthews as constructed a few years ago, I'd be happy with his contract. Sorry for lame attempt at humor.
It's always hard to tell where the 1st round runs are gonna be. It could all depend on whether a GM got too much Starbucks that morning or not enough bacon.This is a very deep draft in terms of CB depth, and it's full of pass rushers too. Also remember that this draft boasts a good class of first round running back and receiver prospects... So lots of other teams will be looking to improve in other areas of need. Bear in mind that cats like Tre'davious White who would ordinarily be a top 20 guy is projected by some to be a second rounder.
NFL players sometimes have dramatic falls in ability in short periods, I worry that we have several positions we currently think we are OK and next year will have big falls in ability. Clay has been nothing since the PED thing came out, he's a $5M player at this point. Play 12 games and hurt for 4.
Yes, it is just this simpleDraft:
The problem with letting Perry walk and going after Jones is that the most likely scenario is ending up with neither. The Cards would have to let him walk, which they won't. Then he would have to choose Green Bay out of what would be a long list of suitors. And by the time you figure out what Jones is going to do, Perry might already be taken by another team. And even if he wasn't, his price tag will be much higher once there is open competition for his services.
The Packers need to keep Perry and then continue to address the pass rush from there.
Logan Ryan and Hightower are FA's.
Problem no.4 is lack of speed in the middle of the defense. This one ****** me off the most becuse TT has spent draft picks at the position and were really not any faster there. I mean it goes Palmer, Barrington, Bradford, Ryan and Martinez and we end up with a FA "Thomas" playing a ton of snaps there. Pathetic.
Just speculation, but imagine this. I think you let Perry walk if you can sign Chandler Jones. He'd be double the price but we'd be set for the pass rush once another rookie is drafted. Rather than keeping Perry around and being hopeful he can replicate 2016, but uncertain about it. And then hoping Clay can get healthy stay healthy and replicate his better days, but again uncertain about it.
This would prevent us from signing a top CB but Kirkpatrick Amukamara Claiborne or DRC if he is cut could probably be brought in. Then since the pass rush is set, you can probably draft a CB in the first round to pair with one of those Vets.
It's all about how the contracts are structured. Chandler Jones at about $16M a year sounds about right.
But that could be made to be 8M against the cap in 2017.
What makes this whole situation even more difficult is as much as i liked Nick Perry's development I just dont know if I trust giving him big money with him hurt so much in the past. Fackrell isnt ready. At least not now. I was against it at first but might be a good idea to sign Datone Jones to a "prove it deal". Something needs to be done here.
That's been the epitome of this team the last few seasons. Certain areas that we believe are strong end up being a huge liability, injuries impact this but still.
We lose one WR and the offense completely falls apart we lose one CB and the pass defense absolutely falls apart. This GM needs to figure out how to have sufficient depth and he needs to figure it out fast.
I would settle for Grave Digger v2.0I don't think there is a single Reggie in the entire league, or has there been since the original.
I don´t think the Packers have enough cap space to sign Chandler Jones. Therefore I would prefer to re-sign Perry and use a significant portion of the available cap space to sign a veteran cornerback.
While that´s true a move like that would result in huge cap hits later in the contract. This approach leads to troubles with the cap down the road.
I would be fine with the Packers re-signing Perry to a reasonable contract. $8 million a season sounds like a fair deal.
Again, all manageable if done right. Guys retiring or cut, yearly cap increases, etc.
That's one of the big problems here; too worried about 3 years from now instead of now.
I would be fine with the Packers signing high priced free agents this offseason but with cornerback being in most dire need of an upgrade I would prefer the team to spend money there instead of a pass rusher.
Again, all manageable if done right. Guys retiring or cut, yearly cap increases, etc.
That's one of the big problems here; too worried about 3 years from now instead of now.