2025 Draft Prospects for Packers

[Pokerbrat2000]

I'd prefer not to trade starters away, until after the Free Agency period and the draft. That way you know your needs.

There are situations that change that.

- Big roster bonus due before Free agency.
- You have someone on your roster that can effectively take their place.
- Player insists on trade.
- Other factors that create a "no future" for your team with that player.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

But it isn’t the same cost if he stays. We are paying this year in this cap X amount if he leaves, if he stays it is that like $18M PLUS that X amount.

I think the Jaire boat sails based more on relationship at this point well before what the team thinks he is player wise

That isn't true. Without restructuring his current contract, the Packers or another team, would have to pay JA a base salary of $16.15M in 2025 and $18.15M in 2026. He would also be entitled to a $700K workout bonus/year with either team, as well as a roster bonus $267K (figured per game he is active). His roster bonus jumps to $650K in 2026.

So just for ease, round all that to $17M of new money that JA gets from whomever he plays for in 2025 and $19+M in 2026.

Now the Packers, no matter what they do with him, also have to account for his signing bonus portion ($6M in 2025), as well as his restructured deal portion of $2.634M. That $8.634M can't be erased from the books, nor can the same amount be erased from the books in 2026.

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[tynimiller]

That isn't true. Without restructuring his current contract, the Packers or another team, would have to pay JA a base salary of $16.15M in 2025 and $18.15M in 2026. He would also be entitled to a $700K workout bonus/year with either team, as well as a roster bonus $267K (figured per game he is active). His roster bonus jumps to $650K in 2026.

So just for ease, round all that to $17M of new money that JA gets from whomever he plays for in 2025 and $19+M in 2026.

Now the Packers, no matter what they do with him, also have to account for his signing bonus portion ($6M in 2025), as well as his restructured deal portion of $2.634M. That $8.634M can't be erased from the books, nor can the same amount be erased from the books in 2026.

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Is the probation I’m speaking to. If we were like ANY team his cap hit would be higher than we’ve been discussing. We are not like ANY team acquiring him.

 

[Heyjoe4]

But it isn’t the same cost if he stays. We are paying this year in this cap X amount if he leaves, if he stays it is that like $18M PLUS that X amount.

I think the Jaire boat sails based more on relationship at this point well before what the team thinks he is player wise

I think a defensive line with strong DTs, DEs (edge guys), guys who can consistently get to the QB via pressures or sacks takes the heat off the secondary. It depends on who Gluten can find in FA and the draft. The lack of any pressure was very apparent this year.

As for JA..... I'm conflicted. If he can play as well as he's capable, and stay healthy, then it's probably better to keep him. I don't know what his trade value is. Other teams will see what we've seen, a guy with an injury and attitude history. His attitude isn't all that bad - I don't think he disrupts the team. He's just a talker who doesn't always think first. I just don't see him fetching more than a 3rd rounder, more likely a 4th or 5th. But he's pretty damn expensive for a guy who is a question mark.

As for WR, I only mentioned Higgins because he looks pretty good. But yeah, he'd cost a lot so he's probably not worth it. But find someone who can be consistent and move the chains. I don't know FA well enough to know if a guy like that will be available. Otherwise, hope Love gets and stays healthy and also shows some confidence. The WR group wasn't so much held back by a lack of talent but by a QB who just couldn't seem to find his mojo.

 

[milani]

Hafley played a lot more zone than I expected. But considering the CB talent, and with JA out, he really couldn't play man. So yeah, a lot of passes in the flat/underneath that go for 5 to 15 yards. Death by a thousand cuts describes it all right.

That can be avoided with better CBs, and a better pass rush. I think he has to go after a WR in FA, kinda limited to Tee Higgins.

That's a long list of needs. Will he try and trade for Max Crosby? That's risky and costly, but Gluten has to do something.

The Rams played a lot of man against the Vikings. Against Philly even with the weather they had a ton of sacks. If they had been able to slow the running game and not turn the ball over they win that game. But against teams like the Vikings we get called in man unless they are playing a backup QB.