2025 Roster - Semi Live Thread

[Pkrjones]

Looks like he'll be our returner & downfield burner until Watson returns? Good signing, imho.

 

[Thirteen Below]

I predict his structure is something like $2.5M hit 2025 and $5.5M in 2026 with only like $2M guarantee and nearly nothing on the line in 2026....even the staunchest McDuffie critics cannot deny he's easily worth that.

There are an awful lot of guys who'll never be stars, but still are able to contribute. And fans are often quick to criticize them because there are weaknesses and shortcomings to their game. For most of those guys, it's not a simple question whether we should sign him or get rid of him - it's how much they cost, and whether they provide enough value to justify that salary. There's almost always some point where they're worth having on the roster as long as the price is right.

 

[gopkrs]

There are an awful lot of guys who'll never be stars, but still are able to contribute. And fans are often quick to criticize them because there are weaknesses and shortcomings to their game. For most of those guys, it's not a simple question whether we should sign him or get rid of him - it's how much they cost, and whether they provide enough value to justify that salary. There's almost always some point where they're worth having on the roster as long as the price is right.

Can't agree with that. Some guys are better for the team by not being on the team.

 

[Sanguine camper]

Hardman signed a 1 year deal. It's probably a veteran minimum. I doubt there's anything guaranteed since he's certainly not a lock to make the team. At this point, he's a camp body that could make the team as a kick returner.

 

[Sanguine camper]

Hardman is listed at 5'10" and 178 pounds. That's way below the size the Packers like their receivers. He's a special teams addition. Even though he's even faster than Watson, with his diminutive size, I doubt he'd be looked at as some type of replacement for him. His production as a pass catcher has really waned but adding talent on the special teams is a need.

 

[gopkrs]

Like everyone I suppose; I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt and see if he can get open and hold on to the ball. It's a lot of speed. At that size, he has to be quick too.

 

[PikeBadger]

Hardman signed a 1 year deal. It's probably a veteran minimum. I doubt there's anything guaranteed since he's certainly not a lock to make the team. At this point, he's a camp body that could make the team as a kick returner.

I don't think he was signed with the intent of being a camp body.

 

[Sanguine camper]

I don't think he was signed with the intent of being a camp body.

If the packers draft a WR or CB in the late rounds who turns out to be a good KR, Hardman will be cut. He'll get a good chance to make the team, but that's it.

 

[tynimiller]

Apologies just realized hadn't updated the OP. Done now.