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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 6794" data-source="post: 769848">It's ludicrous to suggest it might be a great idea to release the best pass rusher on the team, especially as there's no other player capable of adequately replacing him. I agree that Matthews is overpaid but the Packers definitely need to hold on to him for this season.While Matthews excels as a pass rusher lining up at inside linebacker overall he's average at the position at best. The Packers would lose $8 million of cap space by trading Perry. It doesn't matter when this move would be made.You know you're in trouble once Eli agrees with you. <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" data-shortname=";)" />Martinez definitely isn't an elite inside linebacker but is an above average player at the position.There's no a single impact edge rusher available in free agency. The Packers might be able to trade for a player at the position but would definitely have to give up significant draft capital to acquire an outside linebacker capable of adequately replacing Matthews. In addition other teams aren't keen on giving up players like that.In my opinion there were several intriguing veteran cornerbacks available in free agency this offseason. Unfortunately the Packers weren't able to sign one of them.You have to realize that Matthews racked up 8.5 sacks while lining up at inside linebacker in 2014.</blockquote>

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