Packers free agent rumors?

[tynimiller]

I typically don't like stating absolutes...but with Brown gone I cannot find an ILB that would be what Packers need at ILB even by a stretch!

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Sez you

Well, can you list any free agent inside linebacker in mind who could address the Packers needs???

 

[Vrill]

Since this is a Packers FA rumors thread, are there any rumors out there that we are looking at anyone? Hillman was the last rumor I saw.

 

[tynimiller]

Since this is a Packers FA rumors thread, are there any rumors out there that we are looking at anyone? Hillman was the last rumor I saw.

Barring something unforeseen I just don't see us signing anyone else...perhaps a Kuhn re-uniting but I sense that may be done...time will tell.

 

[Sky King]

Other than the draft the only other possibility for an ILB will be somebody halfway decent that's cut later on. Well, then there's Bradford...

 

[Poppa San]

Well, can you list any free agent inside linebacker in mind who could address the Packers needs???

TT's opinion is the only one that matters in this case. He may think there is an option out there yet.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

TT's opinion is the only one that matters in this case. He may think there is an option out there yet.

It doesn´t seem that way though as the Packers haven´t had a free agent inside linebacker in town for a visit and realistically there isn´t anyone available right now presenting an upgrade over the players currently on the roster.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Slim pickins':



Nathan Stupar ILB 28 ATL
Paul Worrilow ILB 26 ATL RFA (2nd)
Ty Powell ILB 28 BUF
Brandon M. Marshall ILB 26 DEN RFA (2nd)
Joplo Bartu ILB 25 JAX
Kelvin Sheppard ILB 28 MIA
Casey Matthews ILB 27 MIN
Jason Trusnik ILB 32 MIN
Dane Fletcher ILB 29 NE
David Hawthorne ILB 31 NO Roster Cut
Jamari Lattimore ILB 27 NYJ
Curtis Lofton ILB 30 OAK Roster Cut
Lorenzo Alexander ILB 33 OAK
DeMeco Ryans ILB 32 PHI Roster Cut
Donald Butler ILB 27 SD Roster Cut
Joe Mays ILB 31 SD
Kavell Conner ILB 29 SD Roster Cut
Michael Wilhoite ILB 29 SF RFA (Low)


http://nfltraderumors.co/2016-nfl-free-agents-list/

 

[PackerDNA]

Look for Lattimore to be brought in, $2.5M per year, heh.
Only guy worth it on that list is Marshall, and with a 2nd round tender on him, he isn't going anywhere.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

As much as many of us hoped that the Packers would improve the ILB position via Free Agency, that ship seems to have sailed. So despite fan and media opinion, TT must be a lot more confident in improving the position with the current group and the draft. A dangerous move, since it seems to have backfired for a number of years now.

 

[Carl]

As much as many of us hoped that the Packers would improve the ILB position via Free Agency, that ship seems to have sailed. So despite fan and media opinion, TT must be a lot more confident in improving the position with the current group and the draft. A dangerous move, since it seems to have backfired for a number of years now.

It's also successful at many positions year after year.

 

[adambr2]

It's also successful at many positions year after year.

True. But we've seen in the past how one major weakness at a position can really hamper the defense. I would gladly settle for 'serviceable' at ILB this year, I'm just not sure we're going to get that.

 

[adambr2]

Case in point, we also have question marks at DL, but no one is too concerned with it, because we also have Mike Daniels on the line, a top echelon player.

I would be more okay with looking to bank on upside with Barrington or Ryan if we were doing that at one ILB spot and not both.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

the only thing that partially saved the ILB position the last 2 years was moving Clay inside, but at what expense was that at? I really want to see Clay back at OLB.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

It's also successful at many positions year after year.

Absolutely true, but there's no denying that Thompson's reluctancy to use free agency has resulted in several positions in dire need of an upgrade not being addressed for way too long in the past. For example just take a look at safety after Collins went down, tight end once Finley had to retire or inside linebacker for the last four years.

Case in point, we also have question marks at DL, but no one is too concerned with it, because we also have Mike Daniels on the line, a top echelon player.

There have been several posters expressing concerns about the defensive line over the past few weeks. The position should absolutely be addressed with an early draft pick.

 

[tynimiller]

To me concern of the DL comes second fiddle to the concern at ILB. I am not saying it is an easier position to play, but plugging and playing a guy in the DL that keeps things sufficiently running is much easier than attempting the same thing at ILB.

The responsibilities and so much more of the D's scheme is in the ILB position. I think both the DL and ILB both need a starter drafted and groomed...however the DL I think is much easier to do that in...however we've been attempting ILB for how many years now?

 

[Mondio]

I"m not a huge Barrington fan at all really, not even sure he belongs on any starting line up, and that was pre-injury. I wasn't exactly excited over the Ryan pick either, but he showed improvement with more time last year and I think he'll be ok there. But still, if it came down to 2 guys we thought were difference makers, one on the DL and the other an ILB, I'll take the DL. Give me another guy like Daniels and I'll be happy I bet whoever we have at ILB looks good enough then. Regardless, of all the reasons we underperformed last year, ILB play was pretty low on the list for me. Moving Clay back outside doesn't give us Von Miller on our team. He's good, I like him, but he also ran himself out of a lot of plays rushing from the edge. It wasn't all roses out there. and I've said before, I like having him move around, more out of creativity than by necessity, so I would like another ILB, but not by passing over a DL with as high of grade.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

To me concern of the DL comes second fiddle to the concern at ILB. I am not saying it is an easier position to play, but plugging and playing a guy in the DL that keeps things sufficiently running is much easier than attempting the same thing at ILB.

The responsibilities and so much more of the D's scheme is in the ILB position. I think both the DL and ILB both need a starter drafted and groomed...however the DL I think is much easier to do that in...however we've been attempting ILB for how many years now?

I think that it's easier to address the defensive line in the draft because there are way more talented players available than at inside linebacker. After the first round there aren't any ILB prospects available excelling in coverage, which unfortunately is the Packers biggest need.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

But still, if it came down to 2 guys we thought were difference makers, one on the DL and the other an ILB, I'll take the DL. Give me another guy like Daniels and I'll be happy I bet whoever we have at ILB looks good enough then.

An above average defensive lineman making an inside linebacker look better is only true when defending the run. It doesn't improve the ILBs in coverage though.

 

[tynimiller]

I think the thing people often overlooked with Ryan were all his intangibles. The dudes "numbers" or "measurables" won't catch your eye but talk to his coaches, teammates and opponents...Ryan excels in categories a stop watch doesn't capture. That is why I said from the time we drafted him watch out....he could be the best cheap version of AJ Hawk a team could ask for...his motor never stops and his work ethic from what folks say is the same. If at the very least we get an AJ Hawk type player at the pick we got him I think we all should be very very happy. His coverage skills will never be great...but look for him to get "average" over time.

 

[tynimiller]

I think that it's easier to address the defensive line in the draft because there are way more talented players available than at inside linebacker. After the first round there aren't any ILB prospects available excelling in coverage, which unfortunately is the Packers biggest need.

You know I've thought about this...DL is extremely deep this year, ILB studs extremely light this year....how far up would one have to move to be inline for one of the true stud ILB's in your opinion Captain?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

You know I've thought about this...DL is extremely deep this year, ILB studs extremely light this year....how far up would one have to move to be inline for one of the true stud ILB's in your opinion Captain?

With the uncertainty about Jaylon Smith's injury Myles Jack is the only true stud in this year's draft. The Packers might have to move up into the top 5 to draft him. Unfirtunately that would cost way too much to do so though.

 

[adambr2]

There have been several posters expressing concerns about the defensive line over the past few weeks. The position should absolutely be addressed with an early draft pick.

'Not concerned ' was a bad choice of words on my part. But DL isn't approached with the same level of angst as ILB by most fans.

 

[tynimiller]

With the uncertainty about Jaylon Smith's injury Myles Jack is the only true stud in this year's draft. The Packers might have to move up into the top 5 to draft him. Unfirtunately that would cost way too much to do so though.

Worth it? In my opinion TT excels in finding OL in late rounds, which moving into next year is a HUGE thing. This draft is riddled with DL players...so to me thinking crazy I know for me why not trade our 2016 1st and 3rd and 2017 1st to trade up?

Now granted this is only if we are sure Jack is the long term answer...moving up was worth grabbing Clay...does TT have that same feeling on Jack? I say if so, you gotta make that thought happen...whether you do it or not, explore that thought fully.

(sprinkling a 4th or 5th in it as well would be an option)

 

[jetfixer]

Worth it? In my opinion TT excels in finding OL in late rounds, which moving into next year is a HUGE thing. This draft is riddled with DL players...so to me thinking crazy I know for me why not trade our 2016 1st and 3rd and 2017 1st to trade up?

Now granted this is only if we are sure Jack is the long term answer...moving up was worth grabbing Clay...does TT have that same feeling on Jack? I say if so, you gotta make that thought happen...whether you do it or not, explore that thought fully.

(sprinkling a 4th or 5th in it as well would be an option)

We aren't trading up for Jack, that would be nice but too costly. I can see us trading up for Ragland if he is there at 20 and up. Funny thing is with our front office, you never know or get any idea who they like.