Free Agents you would like to see sign with Green Bay in 2019?

[GreenNGold_81]

Keep in mind Keenan Allen has sustained multiple injuries which moved Williams outside. Had Allen played all 32 eligible games in the last 2 seasons I'd say Williams would have lined up in the slot probably twice as much.

I think you're thinking 2015, 2016 Keenan.... Keenan's only missed 3 games in the last two years. Tyrell Williams skills are in the long ball/deep threat mould. A boom or bust WR2 or 3 with more experience than MVS/Eb/Kumerow would be a luxury don't get me wrong, but I think we're going to try to fill that role with the guys we have.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Correct me if I'm wrong. GB currently has $34.61Mil of cap space. The rookie pool has been set at $10.3Mil for GB with their current draft picks. Cutting Perry saves $3.3Mil on cap. That leaves $27.6Mil available for signing FA's.

Only 4 OLB's were kept on the 53 last year at cut-down. Currently only have Fackrell & Gilbert as OLB's from last year. Sign one FA & draft one starting-caliber OLB and maybe a later rounder for competition/depth/potential. Preston or Za'darius Smith will get approx. 4 yr/$40-45Mil deals which is $10-11Mil/yr.

Still would like to sign:
Breeland (CB) - 4yr/$26Mil? or $6.5Mil/yr.
Starting-caliber OG - Will cost $6 or $7Mil/yr. (Zeitler is highest paid OG at $10Mil)

The above signings would use-up approx. $24 of our available $27mil

Starting-caliber FS unless Tramon Williams is capable of filling this role full time. IF Tramon is cut saves $4.75Mil on cap to use towards replacement.

Not much cap space left, so the draft needs to fill any other holes and provide depth.

Which is why I've said consistently the Draft is the only way to go. We turn our 10 picks into 12-14 picks and get great value but maybe not the elite talent on the top of the board. Cutting Perry/Cobb can be cap room we stow away for the 2020 FA class. This really isn't the FA class to make serious moves on, maybe sign 1 FA, preferably on the OL or S position and the Draft fills in the remaining holes.

I think you're thinking 2015, 2016 Keenan.... Keenan's only missed 3 games in the last two years. Tyrell Williams skills are in the long ball/deep threat mould. A boom or bust WR2 or 3 with more experience than MVS/Eb/Kumerow would be a luxury don't get me wrong, but I think we're going to try to fill that role with the guys we have.

I stand corrected on Allen sir.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

EDIT: didn't realize that apart from Lawrence, Clowney, Ford and Clark were tagged. Preston might be the best edge guy on the market now.

Trey Flowers is definitely the most talented edge rusher set to become a free agent next week.

Love the idea of picking up Zeitler as well. I also like Ramon Foster as a potential depth signing or maybe even someone who can kick over to RG.

The Packers definitely are in more dire need of adding a right guard this offseason than to improve the left side of the line.

Correct me if I'm wrong. GB currently has $34.61Mil of cap space. The rookie pool has been set at $10.3Mil for GB with their current draft picks. Cutting Perry saves $3.3Mil on cap. That leaves $27.6Mil available for signing FA's.

Only 4 OLB's were kept on the 53 last year at cut-down. Currently only have Fackrell & Gilbert as OLB's from last year. Sign one FA & draft one starting-caliber OLB and maybe a later rounder for competition/depth/potential. Preston or Za'darius Smith will get approx. 4 yr/$40-45Mil deals which is $10-11Mil/yr.

Still would like to sign:
Breeland (CB) - 4yr/$26Mil? or $6.5Mil/yr.
Starting-caliber OG - Will cost $6 or $7Mil/yr. (Zeitler is highest paid OG at $10Mil)

The above signings would use-up approx. $24 of our available $27mil

Starting-caliber FS unless Tramon Williams is capable of filling this role full time. IF Tramon is cut saves $4.75Mil on cap to use towards replacement.

Not much cap space left, so the draft needs to fill any other holes and provide depth.

The Packers rookie pool will only reduce the cap space by approximately $5.8 million. In addition it's possible to structure free agent contracts in a way to keep the cap hit low during the first season of the deal.

Tramon shouldn't be counted on to be the starting free safety in 2019.

A boom or bust WR2 or 3 with more experience than MVS/Eb/Kumerow would be a luxury don't get me wrong, but I think we're going to try to fill that role with the guys we have.

The Packers should add a veteran slot receiver but Tyrell Williams isn't one of my favorite options.

Cutting Perry/Cobb can be cap room we stow away for the 2020 FA class.

The Packers don't need to release Cobb as he's set to become a free agent next week.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

To me there's no definitive slot WR option period, but Tyrell is a vet. Personally, I'd rather keep Cobb over anyone else, just for a very friendly deal. But I did forget to mention that I agree with GnG that we should work with what we have. It seems like half this board has given up on MVS/ESB before they can even really get started.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

To me there's no definitive slot WR option period, but Tyrell is a vet. Personally, I'd rather keep Cobb over anyone else, just for a very friendly deal. But I did forget to mention that I agree with GnG that we should work with what we have. It seems like half this board has given up on MVS/ESB before they can even really get started.

Adam Humphries would definitely present a significant upgrade at slot receiver. He might be too expensive for it to be a smart move signing him though.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

I like Humphries and Jackson, but like you said not at $10M.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I like Humphries and Jackson, but like you said not at $10M.

I guess you're talking about DeSean Jackson, in which case I wouldn't be in favor of adding him at all.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Despite Jackson's checkered history, I don't really see him as a risk at this point. But to me he is the ultimate slot receiver. We'd obviously be able to cut Davis too, which frees up a slot for someone who may be promising in the Preseason. I expect Cobb's "spot" to be taken by Kumerow.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Despite Jackson's checkered history, I don't really see him as a risk at this point. But to me he is the ultimate slot receiver. We'd obviously be able to cut Davis too, which frees up a slot for someone who may be promising in the Preseason. I expect Cobb's "spot" to be taken by Kumerow.

Jackson has primarily lined up on the outside over his career though. In addition I prefer the Packers to add a younger slot receiver.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Everyone's looking for the perfect slot receiver: under 27, runs 4.42 or better, no injury history, lines up in the slot 75% of the time, can return kicks/punts....anything else I can get you boys?


If you guys were GM you'd never sign anyone.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Everyone's looking for the perfect slot receiver: under 27, runs 4.42 or better, no injury history, lines up in the slot 75% of the time, can return kicks/punts....anything else I can get you boys?


If you guys were GM you'd never sign anyone.

I would definitely sign Adam Humphries. DeSean Jackson doesn't make any sense in my opinion though.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Unfortunately Kevin Zeitler is off the market as he just has been traded to the Giants in exchange for Oliver Vernon.

 

[Pkrjones]

Everyone's looking for the perfect slot receiver: under 27, runs 4.42 or better, no injury history, lines up in the slot 75% of the time, can return kicks/punts....anything else I can get you boys?

The answer is: Andy Isabella in the 2nd round.

 

[GleefulGary]

The answer is: Andy Isabella in the 2nd round.

Yeah, I like Isabella, but not in the 2nd.

 

[Pkrjones]

Yeah, I like Isabella, but not in the 2nd.

Unfortunately he won't make it to round 3. Fast, precise route runner AND punt returner.

 

[Dantés]

With FA just around the corner, these are the players I'm personally most interested in:

• A. Amos, S, CHI
• S. Barrett, ED, DEN
• P. Smith, ED, WAS
• Z. Smith, ED, BAL
• D. Philon, iDL, LAC
• B. Breeland, CB, GB
• M. Williams, TE, BAL
• T. Coleman, RB, ATL
• J. Hicks, LB, PHI
• J. Crowder, WR, WAS

 

[PackAttack12]

With FA just around the corner, these are the players I'm personally most interested in:

• A. Amos, S, CHI
• S. Barrett, ED, DEN
• P. Smith, ED, WAS
• Z. Smith, ED, BAL
• D. Philon, iDL, LAC
• B. Breeland, CB, GB
• M. Williams, TE, BAL
• T. Coleman, RB, ATL
• J. Hicks, LB, PHI
• J. Crowder, WR, WAS

Though RB is further down the needs list, Coleman would be an outstanding addition to LaFleur's offense.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Tevin Coleman make it out of ATL? Fat chance, and if so, for starter's money. He's got ATL dead to rights after Devonta Freeman went down (along with my fantasy season). Because of the split time his legs are relatively fresh still. I'm going to take a stab without looking at the market and say he will look for say, $7.5-$9M per?

 

[Stanger37]

Tevin Coleman make it out of ATL? Fat chance, and if so, for starter's money. He's got ATL dead to rights after Devonta Freeman went down (along with my fantasy season). Because of the split time his legs are relatively fresh still. I'm going to take a stab without looking at the market and say he will look for say, $7.5-$9M per?

I think the Falcons already said they have no intention of going after him so he is going to hit the market. Early rumors are he is looking for 7+. Jerick McKinnon got 4y/30m, market seems to point someone will pay.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

They must be targeting a RB high in the Draft then. I like him but we can find a suitable replacement in the Draft.


TJ Lang released by the Lions, even after he said he was willing to take a pay cut. Now he's contemplating retirement. Even if he doesn't start for us I feel Gute should pick up the phone and let him retire as a Packer. Start at vet minimum and see where we end up from there. As a Pro Bowler he's a no brainer depth signing at the least.

 

[Dantés]

Tevin Coleman make it out of ATL? Fat chance, and if so, for starter's money. He's got ATL dead to rights after Devonta Freeman went down (along with my fantasy season). Because of the split time his legs are relatively fresh still. I'm going to take a stab without looking at the market and say he will look for say, $7.5-$9M per?

Let me first say that I am not at all married to idea of the Packers spending FA money on a RB.

Coleman is a great fit, if they wanted one.

That said, I disagree with your assessment. The Falcons aren't going to give a big contract to a 2nd running back. I would also say that when Freeman went down, Coleman proved that he's not cut out to be more than a complement.

He might look for the 7.5 that McKinnon got, but I doubt he will get it. SF paid McKinnon because they think he's a bell cow. Coleman is a platoon RB.

 

[GleefulGary]

Unfortunately he won't make it to round 3. Fast, precise route runner AND punt returner.

Isabella has returned a total of 9 punts for 77 yards in his career for an average of 8.6 yards per return.

And a total of 23 kick off returns for 443 yards, an average of 19.3 yards.

His career has not suggested he's a good returner.

If you want a returner in the 2nd round range, Parris Campbell is your guy.

 

[Dantés]

Isabella has returned a total of 9 punts for 77 yards in his career for an average of 8.6 yards per return.

And a total of 23 kick off returns for 443 yards, an average of 19.3 yards.

His career has not suggested he's a good returner.

If you want a returner in the 2nd round range, Parris Campbell is your guy.

Campbell is a good KOR guy, but that skill set is basically irrelevant in today's NFL. I'd like to believe he can return punts, but he didn't return a single one in college.

 

[PackAttack12]

The Broncos have released OL Billy Turner. Does anyone know much about him? He's still young (27), and is supposedly a pretty versatile guy who transitioned from guard to tackle out of necessity. From what I read, he struggled a bit early on in his career with the Dolphins but has improved dramatically with the Broncos to the point of being a steady player.

 

[GreenNGold_81]

Let me first say that I am not at all married to idea of the Packers spending FA money on a RB.

Coleman is a great fit, if they wanted one.

That said, I disagree with your assessment. The Falcons aren't going to give a big contract to a 2nd running back. I would also say that when Freeman went down, Coleman proved that he's not cut out to be more than a complement.

He might look for the 7.5 that McKinnon got, but I doubt he will get it. SF paid McKinnon because they think he's a bell cow. Coleman is a platoon RB.

I think if we're going FA RB we'd be in on more the bell-cow type RB (there's not much in FA this year for this type of player). Tevin didn't do much with his increased exposure this year. I don't think we want to pay him what he'd command to be a RB2/3 with us.