Free Agent Signings for Packers or Elsewhere...

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No problem with having some folks wait until opening day before commenting on the roster, et. al. See you in September, Mondio.

 

[PackerDNA]

If he could have added 8-10 sacks I'd take him, I don't think his 3 sacks a year would do much for our defense

Have you seen how effective he is when they do blitz him?

 

[Mondio]

I did in the Superbowl, other than that it couldn't have been too impressive to end up with 2.5 at years end. If he was that good, they'd send him more. if they sent him more and he only ended up with 2.5 he can't be that good? he's a fine linebacker overall but if you're not a stud on the line, and pass rushing specialist, or a great cover guy, you'll have a tough time convincing me he's the guy we need to dedicate money to fix our defense.

 

[thisisnate]

looks like JCook heading to the Raiders
have fun in Vegas, buddy

 

[PackerDNA]

I did in the Superbowl, other than that it couldn't have been too impressive to end up with 2.5 at years end. If he was that good, they'd send him more. if they sent him more and he only ended up with 2.5 he can't be that good? he's a fine linebacker overall but if you're not a stud on the line, and pass rushing specialist, or a great cover guy, you'll have a tough time convincing me he's the guy we need to dedicate money to fix our defense.

Day one in every phase and every way, he'd be better than anyone we have.

 

[Mondio]

of course he would, but 2.5 sacks from the ILB position aren't going to do much overall for us. Especially not for 10+ million a year. he better get me 8+ sacks per or 5 INT's and a crap load of defensed passes for that price

 

[PackerDNA]

of course he would, but 2.5 sacks from the ILB position aren't going to do much overall for us. Especially not for 10+ million a year. he better get me 8+ sacks per or 5 INT's and a crap load of defensed passes for that price

My understanding is he was (is) a do everything guy for them, and hits like a truck.
Not sure on this - calling Captain Wimm !) but he was very effective when asked to blitz a high percentage of the time they sent him.
And you're getting less than half of all that overall from Matthews for $15M. And outside of the sacks in one year, less from Perry for $12M.

 

[Mondio]

I'm not happy with Matthews either, but when he signed it was kind of obvious to keep him. He's underperforming and at a time when we're thin at the position. without a big bounce back this year, I expect him to be cut next year.

 

[OldSchool101]

looks like JCook heading to the Raiders
have fun in Vegas, buddy

I know it. TT must really be high on Martellus to give him a 3yr 21 mil deal and then to kick Cook only to sign a 2yr 12 mil contract. I hope old Martellus lives up to that contract we need him

 

[PikeBadger]

Cook getting 2 year, $12.2M from Raiders.

Not sure how the FA losses and gains will cancel out in regards to comp picks.

 

[Dantés]

Cook getting 2 year, $12.2M from Raiders.

Not sure how the FA losses and gains will cancel out in regards to comp picks.

Well right now, the Packers have only signed one true UFA from the outside (Bennett) and have lost Lang, Hyde, Cook, Tretter, Lacy, Peppers, and Jones.

Kendricks don't count because they were roster cuts.

So basically as it stands at the moment the Packers will get the maximum of 4 comp picks next year. I would guess that it would be a 3rd or 4th for Lang, a 5th for Cook, and two 6th's for Tretter and Lacy.

They could still sign a UFA or two without really costing themselves picks because of how many guys have walked.

 

[PikeBadger]

Well right now, the Packers have only signed one true UFA from the outside (Bennett) and have lost Lang, Hyde, Cook, Tretter, Lacy, Peppers, and Jones.

Kendricks don't count because they were roster cuts.

So basically as it stands at the moment the Packers will get the maximum of 4 comp picks next year. I would guess that it would be a 3rd or 4th for Lang, a 5th for Cook, and two 6th's for Tretter and Lacy.

They could still sign a UFA or two without really costing themselves picks because of how many guys have walked.

What about House?

 

[Mondio]

he was released as well

 

[Dantés]

What about House?

Sorry. Typo leaving him off. He was released so he doesn't count either.

 

[PikeBadger]

Sorry. Typo leaving him off. He was released so he doesn't count either.

Hyde offsets Bennett because of similar contracts?

 

[7thFloorRA]

Well right now, the Packers have only signed one true UFA from the outside (Bennett) and have lost Lang, Hyde, Cook, Tretter, Lacy, Peppers, and Jones.

Kendricks don't count because they were roster cuts.

So basically as it stands at the moment the Packers will get the maximum of 4 comp picks next year. I would guess that it would be a 3rd or 4th for Lang, a 5th for Cook, and two 6th's for Tretter and Lacy.

They could still sign a UFA or two without really costing themselves picks because of how many guys have walked.

pretty sure there is a limit of 3.

 

[Dantés]

pretty sure there is a limit of 3.

I heard 4, but I'm not the expert.

 

[Dantés]

Hyde offsets Bennett because of similar contracts?

That would be my guess.

 

[Mondio]

i thought it was 4 as well

 

[7thFloorRA]

I thought you could have a max of 10 total picks so a traditional 7 with the 3 would fill your ticket. IDK though...just what I thought. You also dont alway get one so a piece of trash like Jones will not get one.

 

[thisisnate]

estimates of comp picks for next year based on this year's FA thus far

http://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/

 

[Dantés]

I thought you could have a max of 10 total picks so a traditional 7 with the 3 would fill your ticket. IDK though...just what I thought. You also dont alway get one so a piece of trash like Jones will not get one.

There's no max on total picks you can have, and I checked-- it is 4.

 

[7thFloorRA]

interesting.... i learned something new today

 

[Sanguine camper]

Barwin just signed with the Rams. He never even visited Green Bay. The number of people who could be signed as potential starters is rapidly dwindling.

 

[ThePerfectBeard]

Barwin just signed with the Rams. He never even visited Green Bay. The number of people who could be signed as potential starters is rapidly dwindling.

This was a huge miss. We'll be fine with a bunch of rookies in one of the NFL's most complicated defensive schemes.