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<blockquote data-quote="all about da packers" data-source="post: 135470" data-attributes="member: 227"><p>You are quite correct in pointing that potential problem out, but there are certain indications that will not be a problem:</p><p></p><p>1) It was Cliff Christl (I believe, not 100% sure) that said the difference between players who can play at a high level until their mid 30's and players who decline sharply as they age is "athleticism". Cliff specifically pointed out TO and Al Harris as two examples of athletes that have the ability to play at a high level provided they stay in great shape (which has never been the problem with Al).</p><p></p><p>2) In the most recent Packernews.com chat, the journalist talked about Robert Brooks. Brooks commented that if you stay in great shape, there is no reason you can't contribute into your late 30s. Brooks was a workout buff (the chat mentions he still is) and I'd take him on his word. Once again, Al is a hard worker and is in excellent shape. I do believe he'll stay in such shape.</p><p></p><p>3) The experience Al has is amazing. He has played against the best WRs as a nickel back AND a top CB. He would be able to point things out to the younger CBs while serving as someone who the younger CBs can turn to as a teacher type figure. That alone would be worth Al's contract, if he can instill the right attitude in players work wise and mentally.</p><p></p><p>4) Signing Al to an extension may very well hurt down the line IF he declines quickly. However with the NFL cap set to increase this year and next year yet again, the Packers will have a lot of money. That means first of all, Al's extension and overall new contract value will not be as much as other top CBs will seek and probably get (IE Nate Clements). Secondly, it will benefit more in the immediate future in terms of eliminating the perception that Green Bay as an organization try to low-ball players and refuse to redo contracts for great players. That will have an impact when a player decided whether or not Green Bay would be a good team to sign with. In that specific regard, getting this extension done might hurt down the line, but the immediate benefit outweighs any future negative implications.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="all about da packers, post: 135470, member: 227"] You are quite correct in pointing that potential problem out, but there are certain indications that will not be a problem: 1) It was Cliff Christl (I believe, not 100% sure) that said the difference between players who can play at a high level until their mid 30's and players who decline sharply as they age is "athleticism". Cliff specifically pointed out TO and Al Harris as two examples of athletes that have the ability to play at a high level provided they stay in great shape (which has never been the problem with Al). 2) In the most recent Packernews.com chat, the journalist talked about Robert Brooks. Brooks commented that if you stay in great shape, there is no reason you can't contribute into your late 30s. Brooks was a workout buff (the chat mentions he still is) and I'd take him on his word. Once again, Al is a hard worker and is in excellent shape. I do believe he'll stay in such shape. 3) The experience Al has is amazing. He has played against the best WRs as a nickel back AND a top CB. He would be able to point things out to the younger CBs while serving as someone who the younger CBs can turn to as a teacher type figure. That alone would be worth Al's contract, if he can instill the right attitude in players work wise and mentally. 4) Signing Al to an extension may very well hurt down the line IF he declines quickly. However with the NFL cap set to increase this year and next year yet again, the Packers will have a lot of money. That means first of all, Al's extension and overall new contract value will not be as much as other top CBs will seek and probably get (IE Nate Clements). Secondly, it will benefit more in the immediate future in terms of eliminating the perception that Green Bay as an organization try to low-ball players and refuse to redo contracts for great players. That will have an impact when a player decided whether or not Green Bay would be a good team to sign with. In that specific regard, getting this extension done might hurt down the line, but the immediate benefit outweighs any future negative implications. [/QUOTE]
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