bozz_2006 said:
How big of an impact do you guys believe our early success will have on offseason attempts to sign a top tier free agent. We have the cap space, and we will go after them, just as we've done with Pickett and Woodson, etc. I would suspect that Green Bay is a tough place to lure free agents because of the small town atmosphere. We've discussed that in the past, and i'm not interested in that, but how will our success this year affect a free agent's desire to play for GB? I would say it will have a huge effect if we can keep it up and play deep into the playoffs. I would love to have someone like Michael Turner, or a high profile O-lineman or two sign with GB. We will have some cap space to work with, and I think we'll get it done.
Michael Turner is an intriguing FA. The draft is also very deep at RB, so I'm not sure TT will dole out $20 guaranteed for a RB when we can draft one and pay him a rookie salary.
As far as o-linemen go, a lot depends on whether we decide to keep the zone blocking system or not. We've had the ZBS for a season and a half and I have not seen enough to make me believe that it is the best way to go. Also we have used many draft picks on linemen to fit our scheme (a 2nd on College, a 3rd on Spitz, a 4th on Coston, a 4th on Barbre, and a 5th on Moll). That's 5 draft picks that I don't think Ted will want to give up on yet.
I would love to see a new TE in GB (even though Lee and Franks are playing well). We need a QUALITY nickelback. A new left tackle might be needed if Clifton won't step up.
As far as attracting FA's, GB is a tough sell. WRs, TEs, and RB would love to play with Favre. Problem is, Brett might not make his decision until spring. Location is also a problem. If you were given the same contract offer from GB and San Diego, where you want to go? The only location that might be more unattractive to FAs is Buffalo or Minnesota. Should be a very interesting offseason.
