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In truth I would place TOP being a third round only through conditions being met.

A good friend of mine in a scouting department feels strongly GB could likely get a fifth or fourth this upcoming draft with a conditional in 2026 tied to what Malik does which would realistically cap at a 4th…or 3rd if like some lunacy conditional is met.
So far, I think Willis has played like a starter in the league. Maybe if he gets a full plate as a QB; he will flounder. But maybe not. I would not want to trade him. And while I believe we can have a top notched offense with Love; I can see using Willis on some plays going forward this year even if Love is completely healthy. And if that works out; we could do the same thing next year.
 

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So far, I think Willis has played like a starter in the league. Maybe if he gets a full plate as a QB; he will flounder. But maybe not. I would not want to trade him. And while I believe we can have a top notched offense with Love; I can see using Willis on some plays going forward this year even if Love is completely healthy. And if that works out; we could do the same thing next year.
Oh I think Gute likely has a value if he was offered he would have to say yes…but I don’t think he’s gonna be the one placing any calls.
 

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So, as long as I’m dreaming.. (and bored during our Bye). What could we get for Malik? I doubt GB trades him but IF they did so before the 2025 draft? For 1 season and potential future help he garners a 4th Rounder (possibly a pick swap such as we send Malik with a 7th back)

I don't think enough to warrant trading him. They should ride out his contract through 2025, which is a reasonable rookie deal of $1.4 Million (including his workout bonus). If he walks in The 2026 Free agency period, they probably get a better comp pick then they would by trading him.

The Packers played far too many season with a crappy, unproved backup QB. Now that they have found a capable one, at a super reasonable salary, why trade him for a middle round pick?

Only way I see Gute trading Willis, is if its for a 1st or 2nd round pick.
 
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I don't think enough to warrant trading him. They should ride out his contract through 2025, which is a reasonable rookie deal of $1.4 Million (including his workout bonus). If he walks in The 2026 Free agency period, they probably get a better comp pick then they would by trading him.

The Packers played far too many season with a crappy, unproved backup QB. Now that they have found a capable one, at a super reasonable salary, why trade him for a middle round pick?

Only way I see Gute trading Willis, is if its for a 1st or 2nd round pick.
Well we may have hit Jackpot. It is true it’s not inconceivable a team that picks him up in FA initially tried him as a starter. Him being a QB alone factors into the monetary part of the equation. If he gets anything North of $15Mil he’d likely also play regular snd therefore he could warrant as high as a 3rd comp-4th comp. So yeah just bouncing around thoughts he’s probably going to get us a 4th comp either way. So I can see your point in why trade him for anything less than an earlier Day 2 selection.

That said I think Gutey would have a hard time saying no to an offer anywhere in Round 2 area offer, particularly if it’s an AFC team. If there was a suitor in that realm, we could probably ask for a pick swap as dressing to deal him. Such as our 5th Rounder for their 4th as a sweetener. I think he’d be all ears. I know I would.

Love The idea of Malik. But I love the idea of a
1st Round
two 2nds
3rd Rounder
two 4ths
 

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I don't think enough to warrant trading him. They should ride out his contract through 2025, which is a reasonable rookie deal of $1.4 Million (including his workout bonus). If he walks in The 2026 Free agency period, they probably get a better comp pick then they would by trading him.

The Packers played far too many season with a crappy, unproved backup QB. Now that they have found a capable one, at a super reasonable salary, why trade him for a middle round pick?

Only way I see Gute trading Willis, is if its for a 1st or 2nd round pick.
Interesting perspective. It makes sense. The only way I see where the Packers could pull the trigger on a trade is if he ends up playing again this year, and plays lights out, then hits the preseason next year lighting it up. Then, if someone has a top QB go down for the season, his services could be very valuable. At that point, he could garner some very interesting pick potential. It would be interesting seeing just what a team would give for him.
 

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