Well I understand that Jolly has legal troubles and his court date is scheduled on the first day of training camp. So I'm not surprised at all that he didn't sign considering that he'd like to get his court duties over with before returning to the team. I am on the other hand concerned about T. Will and Bigby. We have Burnett there to compensate Bigby's absence but he is such an uncertainty that I'd rather have Bigby there to start off the season, better to be safe than sorry. T. Will is a given, he's the only starting caliber CB we have outside of Woodson.
While I agree with you I think -maybe- this may be a case of putting the team before oneself...Wishful thinking perhaps, but its a possibility...Jolly to me is the most surprising as you would think he would need the money (not sure if any is paid up front) and will be left with few options if found guilty and then suspended.
Jolly to me is the most surprising as you would think he would need the money (not sure if any is paid up front) and will be left with few options if found guilty and then suspended.
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The salary reductions are pretty noticeable so I'm guessing once the guys get their head on straight, they might actually sign. Also, Bigby got a letter from the Packers that they might take away their tender offer. It's likely that the other guys got the same notice.
I think Jolly and Bigby WANT to escape Green Bay.
You have to admit, neither guy is a Green Bay kinda guy.
I wish we could trade them both for a good #3 CB.
And this from Bedard on Jolly:
He could very well be hoping the Packers, who probably won't be offering him a long-term contract at any point, release him so he can get his new deal with a signing bonus someplace else as soon as possible.
Its only about 50k difference for Bigby, which is alot to most people but in comparison to his salary is really chump change.
Its amazing how little business sense these guys really have. While not the same for all teams, the packers will take care of guys that want to work with the team. Pull a Javon Walker and throw a hissy fit? Gone. or a Mike McKenzie. or you could go about all this with class and trust in the team to treat you how you treat them. If anyone should have threw a fit it was Collins, but nope he was all class about it (he might not have shown up to a couple mini camps but im not 100 on that) and got rewarded big.
Jollys just showing himself the door. Either way we own the rights and I believe he is back in the same situation next season if he sits out.
I agree.I hope that Thompson follows through and reduces their offer. This would send a clear message to others contemplating the same strategy.
Exactly. Williams needs a long term deal. Period. It doesn't make any sense to waste time holding out. Everyone knows that when you keep your head on straight and perform, you get rewarded. I'm sure that if Williams would play and act like he wanted to be here, and then played well, he would get a bunch of money thrown at him.