Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
No Offer?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="longtimefan" data-source="post: 73331" data-attributes="member: 145"><p>This is some of what I found..While some sites claimed no offer was made, these sites make it known that an offer was made...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/03/22/kick_in_the_teeth_for_patriots/" target="_blank">http://www.boston.com/sports/football/p ... _patriots/</a></p><p></p><p>The Packers appeared to be front-runners for Vinatieri and <strong>were prepared to make him the highest-paid kicker</strong> after allowing their own free agent, Ryan Longwell, to sign a four-year, $8 million deal with a $3 million bonus with the Vikings. But the Packers never got a chance to match or trump Indianapolis's offer, nor apparently did the Patriots.</p><p></p><p>Vinatieri hit it off with new Packers coach Mike McCarthy in his visit. The kicker also renewed acquaintances with his former agent, Andrew Brandt, now the Packers' vice president who negotiates deals. Everything pointed to a good fit, including the fact that Vinatieri is the best cold-weather kicker in the league. <strong>But while dealing with Hurst, the Packers weren't able to pinpoint what Vinatieri wanted in a contract.</strong></p><p></p><p>~~~~~~~~~~~</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=409828" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=409828</a></p><p></p><p>By most accounts it is the richest deal ever for a kicker, surpassing the five-year, $10 million contract (including a $3 million signing bonus) former Packer Ryan Longwell recently signed with the Minnesota Vikings. <strong>The Packers are thought to have offered more to Vinatieri than what Longwell received but not as much as the Colts.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>"I would think that kicking indoors had something to do with his decision," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Asked if the Packers made a competitive offer, McCarthy said: "Oh absolutely.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longtimefan, post: 73331, member: 145"] This is some of what I found..While some sites claimed no offer was made, these sites make it known that an offer was made... [url="http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/03/22/kick_in_the_teeth_for_patriots/"]http://www.boston.com/sports/football/p ... _patriots/[/url] The Packers appeared to be front-runners for Vinatieri and [b]were prepared to make him the highest-paid kicker[/b] after allowing their own free agent, Ryan Longwell, to sign a four-year, $8 million deal with a $3 million bonus with the Vikings. But the Packers never got a chance to match or trump Indianapolis's offer, nor apparently did the Patriots. Vinatieri hit it off with new Packers coach Mike McCarthy in his visit. The kicker also renewed acquaintances with his former agent, Andrew Brandt, now the Packers' vice president who negotiates deals. Everything pointed to a good fit, including the fact that Vinatieri is the best cold-weather kicker in the league. [b]But while dealing with Hurst, the Packers weren't able to pinpoint what Vinatieri wanted in a contract.[/b] ~~~~~~~~~~~ [url="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=409828"]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=409828[/url] By most accounts it is the richest deal ever for a kicker, surpassing the five-year, $10 million contract (including a $3 million signing bonus) former Packer Ryan Longwell recently signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [b]The Packers are thought to have offered more to Vinatieri than what Longwell received but not as much as the Colts. [/b] "I would think that kicking indoors had something to do with his decision," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. [b] Asked if the Packers made a competitive offer, McCarthy said: "Oh absolutely.[/b] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
No members online now.
Latest posts
Breaking Down the NFC North, 2024
Latest: Dantés
Yesterday at 11:16 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
S
2024 3rd round #88 MarShawn Lloyd RB
Latest: Schultz
Yesterday at 10:13 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2024 Packer UDFA Tracker....
Latest: OldSchool101
Yesterday at 9:50 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
G
Assessing the Draft Class (2024)
Latest: GreenBaySlacker
Yesterday at 9:23 PM
Draft Talk
G
Free Agency Thread
Latest: GreenBaySlacker
Yesterday at 8:48 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
No Offer?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top