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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AmishMafia" data-source="post: 540437" data-attributes="member: 2846">I understand and am not opposed to signing FAs.   Most FA signings are bad for a team.  Why do teams do it?  Because it sells season tickets and generates excitement/jersey sales.   Why don't the Packers do it?  Because they don't have to worry about a greedy owner.   Therefore, the price of FA signing is driven by the bottom line of teams and not the desire to win football games.   Therefore, most FAs sign for more money than they are really worth and with a salary cap - that is very detrimental to your team.The response from a few posters here is always the same knee jerk reactions that we need to go out and sign this or that.  There was a strong demand for CBs a few seasons back.  My GOD!  Why won't TT sign a few FAs so we can compete!  All is lost because Minny signed xxxxx and the Bears signed yyyy.   Well, Tramon emerged and we hit the jackpot with Shields.  We won the SB that year.   Do we have weaknesses?  Yep.  Does every team?  Yep.   Hopefully, we have a few players emerge and the team comes back stronger next season.   Can we find a veteran FA at a reasonable price to come in and help? Maybe, but doubtful.   I am certain, however, that TT will research in minute detail, every FA option available and will make the most prudent decision.</blockquote>

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