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<blockquote data-quote="SpartaChris" data-source="post: 279694" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>Yeah, maybe. Like you said, teams notorious for spending big in free agency haven't really done that well historically compared to teams who build through the draft and use free agency as an enhancement, when needed. </p><p></p><p>I personally feel that Ted Thompson has done well with regards to free agents. He's a smart, disciplined consumer who doesn't get caught up in the hype and hoopla of other teams. He has a price in mind, will put the offer out and if it's taken, then great. If not, then he moves on. That style I feel is a much better benefit to the team in the long run in that you don't go overboard for a guy who ultimately winds up not panning out. Look at the Skins with Haynesworth or Bears with Cutler last season. The jury is still out on the Cutler trade, but the Redskins are looking to dump Haynesworth after one season. Hell, even Randy Moss was considered a malcontent last season. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes I think Packer fans want Ted to do something in free agency merely for the sake of doing something, regardless of whether it's a good deal or not. Yes, there are free agents available that *could* make our team better, but the questions needing to be asked are a) why is their current team cutting them, b) are they *that* much of an upgrade over who we already have c) can we afford the asking price over the long term, and how would it impact our future? and d) How long can we reasonably expect them to perform at a high level?</p><p></p><p>I'm not a huge believer in signing high priced free agents for a one or two year shot at a title. That's what desperate teams do, and I think this winds up killing you in the longer run as you're ultimately going all in on a one shot deal that doesn't guarantee results. If you can get a combination of value and longevity, then pulling the trigger makes sense. Otherwise, it's too big a gamble to me. </p><p></p><p>That's all I got. Happy tax day, everyone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SpartaChris, post: 279694, member: 1007"] Yeah, maybe. Like you said, teams notorious for spending big in free agency haven't really done that well historically compared to teams who build through the draft and use free agency as an enhancement, when needed. I personally feel that Ted Thompson has done well with regards to free agents. He's a smart, disciplined consumer who doesn't get caught up in the hype and hoopla of other teams. He has a price in mind, will put the offer out and if it's taken, then great. If not, then he moves on. That style I feel is a much better benefit to the team in the long run in that you don't go overboard for a guy who ultimately winds up not panning out. Look at the Skins with Haynesworth or Bears with Cutler last season. The jury is still out on the Cutler trade, but the Redskins are looking to dump Haynesworth after one season. Hell, even Randy Moss was considered a malcontent last season. Sometimes I think Packer fans want Ted to do something in free agency merely for the sake of doing something, regardless of whether it's a good deal or not. Yes, there are free agents available that *could* make our team better, but the questions needing to be asked are a) why is their current team cutting them, b) are they *that* much of an upgrade over who we already have c) can we afford the asking price over the long term, and how would it impact our future? and d) How long can we reasonably expect them to perform at a high level? I'm not a huge believer in signing high priced free agents for a one or two year shot at a title. That's what desperate teams do, and I think this winds up killing you in the longer run as you're ultimately going all in on a one shot deal that doesn't guarantee results. If you can get a combination of value and longevity, then pulling the trigger makes sense. Otherwise, it's too big a gamble to me. That's all I got. Happy tax day, everyone! [/QUOTE]
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