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<blockquote data-quote="SpartaChris" data-source="post: 438051" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>Probably because it seems like fans panic and are ready to throw themselves off a ledge every time some other team signs a free agent. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>When used properly, this is correct. But you can't really compare the move we made for Reggie White to today's free agency, mainly because Reggie White's signing was at a time where there was no salary cap. You could throw money at players without having to worry about a budget. With the salary cap era, we have to balance talent and budget, and signing big names doesn't really allow you to do both. </p><p> </p><p>In Woodson's case, Ted's approach to free agency becomes apparent- Let the market develop around a guy and then determine if it's worth pursuing without overpaying. Woodson was't signed until later in free agency, after the market determined he could be had for a premium. The players signed in the opening weeks of free agency often fail to live up to their contracts. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Yup, but who are they signing? Wide Receivers. We're not exactly needy at that position. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Yup, and we did it WITHOUT making big splashes. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>From what I've read, Scott Wells made it clear he wasn't interested in returning to the Packers and Chris Meyers' preference was to return to Houston. There was no way we were going to give Mario Williams $100 Million, and we don't need a wide receiver, so who else are we supposed to chase and over-pay? We've reached out to Wimbley, but so have 6 other teams, and Ted's not going to get into a bidding war or over pay for a guy whom he might consider to be only a marginal upgrade at best. Especially if there's already someone on the roster or in the draft that he has his eye on. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Yes, you are overreacting. Your last sentence highlights the fact that many fans want us to be active in free agency solely for the purpose of doing something, and not because it makes any kind of sense. Ted's approach to free agency has given us 4 playoff appearances in the last 5 years, including two division championships, two trips to the NFC Championship game, one NFC Championship and one Super Bowl championship. We've also had a player become an NFL MVP, and an NFL DPOY. I'm not sure what more needs to be done to convince you that he knows what he's doing and that his approach to free agency is the right one .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SpartaChris, post: 438051, member: 1007"] Probably because it seems like fans panic and are ready to throw themselves off a ledge every time some other team signs a free agent. When used properly, this is correct. But you can't really compare the move we made for Reggie White to today's free agency, mainly because Reggie White's signing was at a time where there was no salary cap. You could throw money at players without having to worry about a budget. With the salary cap era, we have to balance talent and budget, and signing big names doesn't really allow you to do both. In Woodson's case, Ted's approach to free agency becomes apparent- Let the market develop around a guy and then determine if it's worth pursuing without overpaying. Woodson was't signed until later in free agency, after the market determined he could be had for a premium. The players signed in the opening weeks of free agency often fail to live up to their contracts. Yup, but who are they signing? Wide Receivers. We're not exactly needy at that position. Yup, and we did it WITHOUT making big splashes. From what I've read, Scott Wells made it clear he wasn't interested in returning to the Packers and Chris Meyers' preference was to return to Houston. There was no way we were going to give Mario Williams $100 Million, and we don't need a wide receiver, so who else are we supposed to chase and over-pay? We've reached out to Wimbley, but so have 6 other teams, and Ted's not going to get into a bidding war or over pay for a guy whom he might consider to be only a marginal upgrade at best. Especially if there's already someone on the roster or in the draft that he has his eye on. Yes, you are overreacting. Your last sentence highlights the fact that many fans want us to be active in free agency solely for the purpose of doing something, and not because it makes any kind of sense. Ted's approach to free agency has given us 4 playoff appearances in the last 5 years, including two division championships, two trips to the NFC Championship game, one NFC Championship and one Super Bowl championship. We've also had a player become an NFL MVP, and an NFL DPOY. I'm not sure what more needs to be done to convince you that he knows what he's doing and that his approach to free agency is the right one . [/QUOTE]
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