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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 856812"><p>You have to be practical. Where is the particular impact? Relative to a theoretical league average, it's pretty light. The 2021 free agent group is a lot more problematic, and more typical of what teams face every year. Many, if not all, of this season's playoff teams would be envious of the Packers 2020 free agent situation. It boils down to Bulaga and Martinez, regardless of what you think of the latter.</p><p></p><p>I think Martinez's play of late puts him back in the conversation, though you have to wonder if a light has gone on in year 2 of this defense or he saw the money slipping away. Whether you roll the dice with those two players, injury history and contract year risk, respectively, or go outside in free agency or in the draft for replacements, the key needs for 2020 boil down to RT, ILB, and a receiving weapon. Gutekunst bought a chuck of cap with Rodgers' renegotiation; Graham's release would add to the kitty. Lane Taylor's release would add another $4.6 mil to the equation.</p><p></p><p>A though crosses my mind. Jenkins' progress as a run blocker from preseason to today has been pretty remarkable. His pass blocking has not been in question since day one. He's very athletic. I see a possibility of moving him to RT, an ascending talent at the more critical position, with Taylor back at LG. Jenkins is 6'4", 310 lbs. at the Combine, 34" arms, 10 1/4" hands. Not quite the protype OT in terms of height and weight, but those dimensions are equal to or greater than Bakhtiari's by way of comparison. Add 10 lbs, which he may have already done, and he looks a lot like an RT. That's a reconfiguration of the starting line with savings over the 2019 cap cost. Think about that for a bit. </p><p></p><p>One report had Bulaga unhappy that he was not extended going into the season. Don't be surprised if both he and Martinez end up testing the market.</p><p></p><p>Secondarily, I'd like to see Tramon Williams back for another year covering the slot. He's playing well and doesn't seem to be losing anything. He won't be expensive year-to-year going forward given his age. Crosby should be back unless somebody throws some money at him which I doubt.</p><p></p><p>Lazard is now effectively a starter but he's an exclusive rights free agent and that makes him inexpensive. In a perfect world he'd be a #3 wideout. If you like Kumerow, Lancaster or Tonyan, they're ERFAs as well. Expect them all to be back on those cheap one year ERFA deals. None of these four players will have a significant impact on the cap outlook.</p><p></p><p>The rest of the guys in question are role and rotational players. Unless you can point to some specific upside qualification, which I cannot, they fall into a category that every team must contend with every season with rotation/depth/special teams guys who may or may not have more value in somebody else's eyes. Pick a couple of favorites out the rest; they won't be expensive. I wouldn't go quite so far to say they are all JAGs, but they pretty much are who they are. Fackrell is a possible exception to the JAG characterization, one of those guys you'd like for rotation/depth/special teams. Somebody among the the other 31 teams will likely see more value than the Packers. He looks like a good fit for a hybrid role with some off-the-ball snaps in a predominantly zone D where he wouldn't have to chase down the field.</p><p></p><p>If the draft can yield first year contributions on par with Jenkins and Savage, that compensates for substantive losses with cheap rookie deals. Stacking drafts is always essential. Gary and Sternberger will be adds to the equation in year 2. While I was never very high an St. Brown, he's another potential add to the equation.</p><p></p><p>You should like how things are shaping up for 2020.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 856812"] You have to be practical. Where is the particular impact? Relative to a theoretical league average, it's pretty light. The 2021 free agent group is a lot more problematic, and more typical of what teams face every year. Many, if not all, of this season's playoff teams would be envious of the Packers 2020 free agent situation. It boils down to Bulaga and Martinez, regardless of what you think of the latter. I think Martinez's play of late puts him back in the conversation, though you have to wonder if a light has gone on in year 2 of this defense or he saw the money slipping away. Whether you roll the dice with those two players, injury history and contract year risk, respectively, or go outside in free agency or in the draft for replacements, the key needs for 2020 boil down to RT, ILB, and a receiving weapon. Gutekunst bought a chuck of cap with Rodgers' renegotiation; Graham's release would add to the kitty. Lane Taylor's release would add another $4.6 mil to the equation. A though crosses my mind. Jenkins' progress as a run blocker from preseason to today has been pretty remarkable. His pass blocking has not been in question since day one. He's very athletic. I see a possibility of moving him to RT, an ascending talent at the more critical position, with Taylor back at LG. Jenkins is 6'4", 310 lbs. at the Combine, 34" arms, 10 1/4" hands. Not quite the protype OT in terms of height and weight, but those dimensions are equal to or greater than Bakhtiari's by way of comparison. Add 10 lbs, which he may have already done, and he looks a lot like an RT. That's a reconfiguration of the starting line with savings over the 2019 cap cost. Think about that for a bit. One report had Bulaga unhappy that he was not extended going into the season. Don't be surprised if both he and Martinez end up testing the market. Secondarily, I'd like to see Tramon Williams back for another year covering the slot. He's playing well and doesn't seem to be losing anything. He won't be expensive year-to-year going forward given his age. Crosby should be back unless somebody throws some money at him which I doubt. Lazard is now effectively a starter but he's an exclusive rights free agent and that makes him inexpensive. In a perfect world he'd be a #3 wideout. If you like Kumerow, Lancaster or Tonyan, they're ERFAs as well. Expect them all to be back on those cheap one year ERFA deals. None of these four players will have a significant impact on the cap outlook. The rest of the guys in question are role and rotational players. Unless you can point to some specific upside qualification, which I cannot, they fall into a category that every team must contend with every season with rotation/depth/special teams guys who may or may not have more value in somebody else's eyes. Pick a couple of favorites out the rest; they won't be expensive. I wouldn't go quite so far to say they are all JAGs, but they pretty much are who they are. Fackrell is a possible exception to the JAG characterization, one of those guys you'd like for rotation/depth/special teams. Somebody among the the other 31 teams will likely see more value than the Packers. He looks like a good fit for a hybrid role with some off-the-ball snaps in a predominantly zone D where he wouldn't have to chase down the field. If the draft can yield first year contributions on par with Jenkins and Savage, that compensates for substantive losses with cheap rookie deals. Stacking drafts is always essential. Gary and Sternberger will be adds to the equation in year 2. While I was never very high an St. Brown, he's another potential add to the equation. You should like how things are shaping up for 2020. [/QUOTE]
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