Green Bay Packers Free Agents thread

[JimisPackers]

Ill jump on the Jolly train- we was my second favorite dlineman behing Pickett- and saying Goodell reinstates him this year. I understand that legal problems are not good for business but I don't understand why most fans on here would be fine with letting Jolly walk- before his first "lean" running with the law, he was a very productive rotation player for us.
Plus, he's under contract for another year if he's reinstated. So we get a proven player on the roster for those ineveitable injuries (knock on wood) and his experience can also be helpful to the younger guys coming in.
Love Jimi.

 

[PackAttackUK]

Barnett's latest Twitter posting...

NickBarnett NickBarnett
Things are starting to move.... Decisions decisions decisions

NickBarnett NickBarnett
Ok not going to lie the bolts fans and lions go ******* twitter!!! I see a couple eagle fans and Tampa but overwhelmed by Detroit and SD

 

[TheGiftedApe]

wait so does this mean we are getting a 2nd rounder for colledge? if so, Ted is my hero.

 

[7thFloorRA]

I was actually excited at alot of the draft picks and the UDFA signings and all these departures mean alot of these guys will actually make the team. Can't wait to see the UDFA's from MTSU, BYU and UTAH tear it up.

 

[ivo610]

wait so does this mean we are getting a 2nd rounder for colledge? if so, Ted is my hero.

were going to get a few picks it looks like if jenkins signs and plays somewhere else. Jones too.

 

[SpartaChris]

Unless it changed with the new CBA, I believe the highest compensatory pick a team can get is a 3rd rounder.

National Football League Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[morningwood]

You guys seem resigned to the fact that Jenkins will not be re-signed. Why? I ask because supposedly he is in New Orleans right now.

 

[SpartaChris]

You guys seem resigned to the fact that Jenkins will not be re-signed. Why? I ask because supposedly he is in New Orleans right now.

Old, injury prone and wants a long-term, high dollar contract. Unfortunately, he's just at that age, and we can't really afford him.

 

[7thFloorRA]

There is enough depth to send him on his way. I have no problem with him leaving and I thank him for his services.

 

[ivo610]

You guys seem resigned to the fact that Jenkins will not be re-signed. Why? I ask because supposedly he is in New Orleans right now.

Its been accepted for some time that he was leaving, few fans feel he is a long term investment, but are happy to see him get paid.

 

[longtimefan]

I want Cullen back with the Pack...Now that he has lasted past the 1st big wave, it can only help the Pack..

We know they wont break the bank for him, but they will give hm a good pay raise IF they think he is deserving..

 

[13 Times Champs]

I'd like to see Jenkins and Jones back though I doubt it will happen. I was resigned to us losing some players though depth concerns me now as per this article. I think Ted will bring in some free agents to fill some voids once the dust settles and the prices get more realistic.

Release of five Green Bay Packers veterans saves $17M in salary cap, but raises roster questions | Green Bay Press Gazette | greenbaypressgazette.com

 

[FrankRizzo]

Unless it changed with the new CBA, I believe the highest compensatory pick a team can get is a 3rd rounder.

National Football League Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If it hasn't changed, we should be getting a ton of picks, including a few 3rd rounders.
Teddy will have a field day on Draft 2012. Too bad comp picks can't be traded though.

 

[FrankRizzo]

Barnett's latest Twitter posting...

NickBarnett NickBarnett
Things are starting to move.... Decisions decisions decisions

NickBarnett NickBarnett
Ok not going to lie the bolts fans and lions go ******* twitter!!! I see a couple eagle fans and Tampa but overwhelmed by Detroit and SD

We play the Bolts and the Lions of course..... and if Cullen goes to the Saints, dammit. We play them in the opener. He won't be hurt by then.

 

[13 Times Champs]

If it hasn't changed, we should be getting a ton of picks, including a few 3rd rounders.
Teddy will have a field day on Draft 2012. Too bad comp picks can't be traded though.

I don't think we would get any compensation for Barnett since he was not a free agent and was just cut. Up to now the free agents that have been signed by other teams wouldn't get us much i.e Colledge, Jackson, Bigby, Hall, etc. All depends on Jones and Jenkins but where they were picked initially also figures into it I believe.

 

[7thFloorRA]

Atari is gone? I completely forgot about him...not that he is important because he can't cover at all.

 

[ivo610]

Atari is gone? I completely forgot about him...not that he is important because he can't cover at all.

I believe he is an UFA

 

[7thFloorRA]

I just read that the salary floor won't go into effect until next year so Ted may very well do nothing. The only thing I would like to see him do is pick up some bodies for the offensive line.

 

[longtimefan]

I just read that the salary floor won't go into effect until next year so Ted may very well do nothing. The only thing I would like to see him do is pick up some bodies for the offensive line.

?? Link?

I found this

We have a (proposed) deal | National Football Post

Cash Minimum (Guaranteed Spend)

In 2011 and 2012, there is league-wide commitment to cash spending of 99% of the Cap.

In 2013-16 and 2017-20, this number drops to 95%. Also during these years, each team must commit to cash spending of 89% of the Salary Cap. Analysis: This is perhaps the most player-friendly aspect of this deal. Previously there were Cap minimums but not cash minimums, requiring teams to collectively spend hard cash to the level of the Cap. To put it simply, this will require more spending on players. Teams will not be able to free-ride their way to Cap minimums only.

 

[13 Times Champs]

Bigby not technically cut. Sorry my post was misleading.

From GB Press Gazette. "At safety, the Packers haven’t shown any indication they’re going to re-sign Atari Bigby, a starter who missed 22 games combined the last three seasons because of ankle and hamstring injuries."

 

[AllouezPackerFan]

I have never thought much of Bigby as a player. Literally worthless in coverage. He's good for a big hit once a game....but cannot cover anyone. See ya Atari.

 

[ivo610]

?? Link?

I found this

We have a (proposed) deal | National Football Post

Per-team spending minimum doesn’t apply until 2013 | ProFootballTalk

 

[Cincinnati Cheesehead]

Cullen Jenkins just signed with the freakin iggles.... Eagles are for sure all in.

 

[13 Times Champs]

5 year deal for $25 million.

 

[ivo610]

Silver lining? They better pay Jackson or he wont play.

Trust the system, trust ted. Plus we dont play the eagles.