Kyle Fuller to test Free Agency

[elcid]

There are maybe 30 guys on this list who I feel can be instant upgrade starters for us, and most of them won't be too expensive.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/cornerback/

I am hoping with some new blood at coaching, they have some guys in mind from teams that tend to play good pass defense, unlike the disastrous broken down "coverages" we've grown accustomed to seeing the past few years.

I like the Rams guys, but not just super expensive Trumaine Johnson. I like Nickell Robey-Coleman who reminds me of Casey Hayward.
Only 26 years old too.

I like Byron Maxwell as a cap favorable veteran move if we cant pull of Fuller

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I like Byron Maxwell as a cap favorable veteran move if we cant pull of Fuller

Maxwell performed on an above average level last season and might sign for a reasonable deal. I'm not convinced he would significantly improve the Packers secondary.

 

[C-Lee]

Bears are franchising. There goes another CB.

Need to make a move on Colvin.

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Colvin's price might go WAY up. As he's essentially the #3 guy after Johnson and Butler.

 

[OldSchool101]

Darn it Fuller. That’s another CB off the radar. Let’s go after Patrick Robinson. He’s also not going to be able to demand Fuller type $$. His floor level is also an upgrade over House and His ceiling is high in the right system.

 

[Packer Fan in SD]

I read it is the transition tag not franchise, so he can negotiate a deal and the Bears can either match or they lose him with no compensation. So still a possibility if what I read is true. Not sure how the Bears are capwise though.

 

[GleefulGary]

I read it is the transition tag not franchise, so he can negotiate a deal and the Bears can either match or they lose him with no compensation. So still a possibility if what I read is true. Not sure how the Bears are capwise though.

They can match about anything.

He's off the table.

 

[hallzi43]

Fuller probably wasn't much of an option anyways. Still not a fully proven commodity and was going to garner a lot of money on the open market. I don't think we need to spend crazy money at corner to shore it up, but giving us more of a veteran presence, especially if we lose Burnett in the secondary, will be helpful. It would be nice for them to bring back Tramon Williams at a cheaper price. If you are looking for more of a youthful guy Rashaan Melvin, and Ross Cockrell will probably be had at much more reasonable contracts than Trumaine Johnson, Malcolm Butler, and Aaron Colvin. But who knows, if we can get Jordy and/or Cobb to restructure their contracts or we release Bulaga or extend Rodgers to a deal that somehow gives us more cap space this season, or however they get more cap space through critical thinking, maybe there is room to make a splash, but I doubt it.

 

[gbgary]

Fuller probably wasn't much of an option anyways. Still not a fully proven commodity...

better than anything on the Packers' roster by a long shot. upgrading is the point. he's ranked #10: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ng-the-top-outside-cornerbacks-of-2017-season

1. 
   One of the biggest surprises of this season was the re-emergence of former first-round pick Kyle Fuller as a legitimate starter. The Chicago Bears secondary took a major step forward as Fuller led the young unit, notching the third-most pass breakups in the league. An off-ball specialist with a quick reaction time and great acceleration, Fuller took advantage of being in a contract year as he emerged as a quality No. 1 cornerback. He should be viewed as a premier free agent this offseason.
   
   —NFL1000 DB Scout, Ian Wharton
   
   Fuller wasn't even assured of a roster spot as the 2017 season began—he's dealt with a lot of injury and technique issues since his fine rookie season in 2014—but he really came around in Vic Fangio's defense. Fuller has developed a smooth backpedal that allows him to track receivers well, and he's great at jumping routes to deflect passes. Less of an aggressive press cornerback than a technician in off and bail coverage, Fuller is an ideal zone cornerback who can stay with the game's better receivers in tight man coverage when necessary.
   
   —NFL1000 Lead Scout Doug Farrar
   

 

[hallzi43]

better than anything on the Packers' roster by a long shot. upgrading is the point. he's ranked #10: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ng-the-top-outside-cornerbacks-of-2017-season

I am not saying he isn't. It is just worth noting that we probably aren't going for broke on the corner back market unless you think Gutey/Ballard have an ace in their sleeve between here and next Wednesday for creating more cap room.

 

[gbgary]

I am not saying he isn't. It is just worth noting that we probably aren't going for broke on the corner back market unless you think Gutey/Ballard have an ace in their sleeve between here and next Wednesday for creating more cap room.

they've got enough right now to make one splash signing without clearing more (which we know they're going to do). the bears have time to match so that gives the Packers more time too.

 

[hallzi43]

they've got enough right now to make one splash signing without clearing more (which we know they're going to do). the bears have time to match so that gives the Packers more time too.

They really don't.

 

[OldSchool101]

There should conceivabley be some money coming from restructuring of CM3, Jordy etc..
also don’t be shocked to see 1 high dollar Veteran walk if they get too proud in negotiations.
That may not necessarily be a bad thing either because it would force us to dedicate the $ towards another position of need with a proven FA Veteran or two.
I guess what I’m saying is the current Cap will likely change some before we are ready to sign anyone or we will have a plan in place of which of our own FA to lowball Or walk without an offer. Keep in mind we have several players with little to zero dead Cap that are on the negotiating table
This is when the deals start happening. Just look at the updates already today.
I’m wondering if the Eagles are trading a CB for a DL?

 

[hallzi43]

There should conceivabley be some money coming from restructuring of CM3, Jordy etc..
also don’t be shocked to see 1 high dollar Veteran walk if they get too proud in negotiations.
That may not necessarily be a bad thing either because it would force us to dedicate the $ towards another position of need with a proven FA Veteran or two.
I guess what I’m saying is the current Cap will likely change some before we are ready to sign anyone.

Generally the big money FA's go fairly quick. There doesn't seem to be any indication that anything is happening right now in terms of restructure or extension regarding Cobb, Jordy, or Clay.

 

[Poppa San]

Ballard

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[hallzi43]

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lol ive been seeing that Indy guy so much lately i am calling Ball, Ballard. You know what i meant.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I read it is the transition tag not franchise, so he can negotiate a deal and the Bears can either match or they lose him with no compensation. So still a possibility if what I read is true. Not sure how the Bears are capwise though.

The Bears are in a way better situation than the Packers regarding the salary cap as they currently have $50 million of cap space.

It would be nice for them to bring back Tramon Williams at a cheaper price.

Williams had a great season last year but at some point father time will catch up to him. Therefore I would like the Packers to go in another direction at cornerback although there might be some decent options available this offseason not demanding a hige contract.

Generally the big money FA's go fairly quick. There doesn't seem to be any indication that anything is happening right now in terms of restructure or extension regarding Cobb, Jordy, or Clay.

Just because you don't hear anything about it in the media it's probable Gutekunst and the front office are trying to gain additional cap hit by negotiating with several veterans.