Free Agent Signings for Packers or Elsewhere...

[Mondio]

There are a lot of ways this team can be "fixed". I'm not going to get too excited about it. I think Perry got a tad much, but it's the situation we found ourselves in and the only thing that could have changed it would have been to let him go or signed him to an extension 2 years ago, at which time nobody would have been comfortable betting money one him.

We lots of FA yet, Draft, camp cuts etc. and every year football tries to teach us all lessons that we never learn. What we focus on now most likely won't be the issue, it will be something else and most likely completely unexpected. So why am I going to get all out of shape about it now?

There are holes, lots of ways to address it. It's an interesting time of year, but there's a lot more yet to happen before there's a single snap. If you're tossing in the towel already, go fishing or something

 

[Deleted member 6794]

There are holes, lots of ways to address it. It's an interesting time of year, but there's a lot more yet to happen before there's a single snap. If you're tossing in the towel already, go fishing or something

Absolutely agree there's no reason to toss in the towel after the first day of free agency. It makes way more sense to wait at least until after the draft to evaluate Thompson's moves.

 

[sjb12681]

Still not sure why anyone bought the hype.

Just because rumors were that TT would be more aggressive in FA this year doesnt mean he was going to do it on overpriced day one free agents. Heck, if he grabs 2 week one free agents I would be shocked. His snail pace methodical approach to team building means ANY action should be construed as an uptick (think Peppers signing).

Expect nothing more than what you have seen for the last decade. If it happens, enjoy it. Stop expecting to see something that has not occurred in the past. GMs, like coaches, are fickle and regimented in their actions. Coaches dont typically change how they call a game suddenly, and GMs dont change their development and team building process overnight either.

Also, expect a boring draft. Something tells me TT plans to wheel and deal the first two days to get some building block players (Oline and DLine) not flash players (RB, WR,CB).

 

[bigbubbatd]

If the Packers resigned lang and cook a and brought back house what else would people want to see? Another corner like Prince, Kirkpatrick or Revis? A pass rusher like Barwin? A big splash like Hightower? Bring Lacy back on a small deal?

With the way they structured Perry's deal they still have the space to get lang, cook, and something else pretty good. Not holding my breath but I can see why the passed on giving the contracts bouye and Ryan got. They still need at least 1 probably 2 cbs right now

 

[Deleted member 6794]

If the Packers resigned lang and cook a and brought back house what else would people want to see?

House doesn't fit the Packers need of a #1 cornerback.

 

[bigbubbatd]

House doesn't fit the Packers need of a #1 cornerback.

I fully agree. I only went with who it appears gb is talking to as of now. I think house could be a good piece if they added one more corner as well. Who is left that does fit that need? Was it just Gilmore and bouye on the market? would house and Prince or house and Revis be a good enough step forward.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I fully agree. I only went with who it appears gb is talking to as of now. I think house could be a good piece if they added one more corner as well. Who is left that does fit that need? Was it just Gilmore and bouye on the market? would house and Prince or house and Revis be a good enough step forward.

As I've mentioned in another thread Morris Claiborne is probably the most talented cornerback still available but would classify as a risky signing. Amukamara might be another decent option while I'm not interested in Revis at all.

 

[bigbubbatd]

As I've mentioned in another thread Morris Claiborne is probably the most talented cornerback still available but would classify as a risky signing. Amukamara might be another decent option while I'm not interested in Revis at all.

Claiborne or Amukamara would be good fits for our team at the right price. I am not that interested in Revis but on a short term deal he would be better than what we have now.

 

[7thFloorRA]

So the pack just purchased more land for this titletown crap. At least they are not hiding their priorities.

 

[Mondio]

the good news is, it counts nothing against the cap

 

[Reggie White Cheese]

Even the Lions just added a CB, DJ Hayden out of Oakland. A "Show Me" deal worth 5.25 millioon

 

[Deleted member 6794]

The Colts have signed edge defender John Simon to a three year, $13.5 million deal. That would have been a smart move for the Packers as well.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

The Colts have signed edge defender John Simon to a three year, $13.5 million deal. That would have been a smart move for the Packers as well.

I liked Simon as well. I guess we still have the guy that you and I disagree over, Connor Barth, as a possibility.

OLB is still a position of need. My gut is telling me that Peppers will be brought back as a "fan fave" and while I would be OK with that if the price was right, the Packers will really need to find another starting OLB sooner than later, since if Clay's performance doesn't improve quite a bit, his contract is an easier one to purge next year. As of now, it is looking more and more like that may be a position that they address right behind CB in the draft.

 

[Ace]

I hate that Packers fans have accepted the mentality that Thompson will never pursue an elite player in free agency.

Captain, it is what it is. Come on, I'm not saying I like it and I'd love to see a splash but it's not going to happen. So, if that means I've accepted it then fine I have. But I'm a realist and refuse to get bent out of shape when he isn't handing out $70M deals to CB's who have done it for 1 year in Bouye's case.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

But I'm a realist and refuse to get bent out of shape when he isn't handing out $70M deals to CB's who have done it for 1 year in Bouye's case.

Or $60M to an OLB who also has only had 1 big year.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I liked Simon as well. I guess we still have the guy that you and I disagree over, Connor Barth, as a possibility.

I'm absolutely convinced that I'm right about a kicker not significantly increasing the Packers pass rush.

But I'm a realist and refuse to get bent out of shape when he isn't handing out $70M deals to CB's who have done it for 1 year in Bouye's case.

Thompson isn't reluctant to hand out contracts like that to the Packers own free agents having only performed at an elite level for a single season.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I'm absolutely convinced that I'm right about a kicker not significantly increasing the Packers pass rush.

LOL......smart guy.....Connor BARWIN.....damn coffee must be decaf this morning!

 

[RRyder]

Or $60M to an OLB who also has only had 1 big year.

Well it was about ten million less over the course and 8 less in guarantees. Perry is a much more team fiend lt deal.

I wouldn't have been bent out of shape about signing Bouye, quite the opposite actually, but Perry was a better deal

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

The only thing that relieved me a bit about the Perry deal, was the guaranteed money. $18.5M could have been a "lot worse" for the Packers. While its not exactly a "prove it" deal, it also isn't a "Here's a ton of money, now go out and give us your best."

Given what the state of the OLB position is presently in Green Bay, I can imagine the Packers knew Perry was almost a must sign.

 

[Reggie White Cheese]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840205590173536256

It is too early to start drinking...

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I'm curious to know why guys like Jared Cook, Perry and even Lang weren't re-signed way earlier in the process, like December? Are both sides unsure or is one side hoping for a much better deal than the other side and is content to let it go to the "free agency court" to be decided?

We see this almost every year, a few players that are pretty obvious (at least to us fans) resigns, yet here we sit waiting to see if it will happen.

 

[RRyder]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840205590173536256

It is too early to start drinking...

Well that sucks

 

[C-Lee]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840205590173536256

It is too early to start drinking...

SMH

 

[bigbubbatd]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840205590173536256

It is too early to start drinking...

This is definitely disappointing. Would martellus Bennett be an option for packers? The Packers need a te

 

[bigbubbatd]

I'm curious to know why guys like Jared Cook, Perry and even Lang weren't re-signed way earlier in the process, like December? Are both sides unsure or is one side hoping for a much better deal than the other side and is content to let it go to the "free agency court" to be decided?

We see this almost every year, a few players that are pretty obvious (at least to us fans) resigns, yet here we sit waiting to see if it will happen.

Why would players resign before testing the market? Their agents saw the writing on the wall and how much they could get