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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AmishMafia" data-source="post: 495816" data-attributes="member: 2846">Point 3 isn't a deal breaker, just a negative or potential negative.  Learning the 'Packer way' is just this:  coaches use different approaches and not all approaches will produce the results.  MM seems most interested in an up-tempo practice where guys take it seriously just like a game.  Belechek is a practice perfect coach.  He will practice one play repeatedly till the players have it down.   Coaches like Dungy are philosophy coaches.   Dungy often stopped action in the middle of plays to discuss what everyone's role is and the overall objectives.   What you get used to may be difficult to change gears and adapt to coaching/practice styles.    Think about Asamougah.   Went from a top CB to below average in 1 season with switching teams.   He had too much skill to attribute to just the Eagles used him wrong.  There was more there - style and overall atmosphere have an effect.   Starting with a new player - clean slate - adapts him to your system/philosophy/atmosphere. People are people.   To disregard how a player will affect the team chemistry (and a part of that is salary comparison) is a mistake.  Mulligan is a bargain basement signing - he will compete for a spot, just like everyone else.  Nobody will envy his $.</blockquote>

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