Setting up 2025....A Cap Situation Discussion...

[Pokerbrat2000]

My sneaky place is with the Rams too as an option...

I could see that too, for his family. Davante and his wife have 3 young kids, one just born in August. At this stage of his career, I think his wife and kids might be his top priority and playing where ever they want to put down roots may determine what team he signs with.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Yea most assume that 22-28 million figure is a lock to be the range we likely have.

The one interesting thing and Ken has even discussed this some on his Twitter/X account is the Packers outside of forcing restructures to play the shifting game or pushing void there really isn't a ton of things to be done personnel wise in the realm of extensions for the first time in a long time.

Really the only veterans that would offer a cap savings which anyone likely will bring forth is Jaire ($6.8M) and Jenkins ($8M).

Nixon would save only like $2M....

I had to laugh the other day. I saw an article titled "Great news for the Packers, they will have more money to spend in 2025 as the Salary Cap is predicted to increase in 2025."

Come on! How stupid do you think we are?

First, how does that actually help the Packers competitively? Every team gets the same increase.

Second, it just means the Packers will pay players more, as will other teams and the effect is nothing but more money in more pockets.

Finally. "More money to spend"? It isn't a question of having the money, it's just a question of how much goes to the players and how much goes into the Packers coffers to spend on ........


A better and more honest headline would be: "NFL Fans prepare for a 10% increase in ticket, merchandise and media prices for the privilege to watch the NFL."

 

[thequick12]

I would welcome him, as long as all parties understand its 1-2 year situation. And Doubs doesn't get bent out of shape--he and Devante are probably the most similar type (not quality) of receiver and is thus most likely to share snaps.

History repeating itself aside, I can't see Minnesota doing that deal. Adams possibly, Rodgers no, and there is a chance they let Jones go. The man continues to get older. Either they hand the reins over to McCarthy or they extend Darnold. Rodgers is net-new, a short timer, and would be more expensive than Darnold. Too much risk for too little reward. I also don't know their cap situation. It might be impossible.

Id rather pay Rodgers than Darnold for sure. Imo Darnold is garbage or at least certainly not worth 45m per

 

[OldSchool101]

I just now caught up on reading so apologies for the delay...that 2021 class is the definition of a decently deep but nothing top shelf across the board came from it. 7 of them are still active out of the 9 which is solid, but really only Myers appears likely a lock at a second starting contract somewhere...

There is a world where TJ Slaton and/or McDuffie are resigned. I see it being a case where GB let's them hit market after hearing where we are and if market isn't there we sign them to a cheap one or two year deal. I think Slaton likely might have a market more so than McDuffie because Slaton for his role is above average. McDuffie is that type of off ball LB I want around my team but always as a depth guy. Numerous folks have said no one will ever out effort Isaiah and that type of stuff is contagious.

Yeah. I’m going to wishy washy. I don’t know what I was thinking when I said that. Myers on a medium to smaller contract also McDuffie is a good for 4th LB $$. We do have Hopper in the Wings and I really like Eric Wilson on a 1yr deal.

Myers will depend how our FO deems Monk. I think he’d be fine if Myers leaves but they know better than me.

 

[Sanguine camper]

Gute let Runyan walk after his rookie contract. Myers may be viewed similarly. Given that he's hit on some remarkable day 3 O line draft picks, I would be inclined to think that Gute will attempt to replace Myers in the draft and let him walk. Is Monk a replacement at center or guard if Jenkins moves over? Not based on his rookie season. We'll see. Rasheed Walker took a year to develop but spending a high draft pick on a center or guard makes sense since depth is an issue, especially if Myers leaves.

 

[OldSchool101]

We should have 2-3 guys competing at both Center and Guard (if Elgton slides over) next year. I have absolutely no problem drafting another interior Center. Although I don’t think it’s must situation at all.
I will say GB likes versatility though. Monk wins in that department. He has 12 starts at Tackle, 12 starts at Center to back his RG experience. No one in this draft had more raw experience than Jacob Monk. He started as a True Freshman (1st time across 12 years of program history) Take a look at his snap counts in college (4,777). That’s just highly unusual you get a guy that starts 5 full seasons.
Apparently the Packers FO values that versatility. They spent not 1, but 2 draft selections on him.

Positional Versatility, Experience, Draft Capital and Athleticism (an astounding 9.76 RAS score) are 4 good combined reasons Monk will be on this Roster next season. If he’s on the Roster he’s competing for a spot. Great thing is we can draft at OG or OC and he can roll either way. Better thing is if he gets beat out again by
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