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<blockquote data-quote="all about da packers" data-source="post: 143953" data-attributes="member: 227"><p>Well most players brought in from Free Agency are in their 30s.</p><p></p><p>The thing with some of the players the Pats signed is that they got a bit lucky. You look at someone like Harrison, a lot of people were saying he was done. Pats took a risk, and it paid off in the long term.</p><p></p><p>Look at someone like Sharper. It was rumoured that the Pats had an interest, but he eventually signed with Minny. He was very good last year, but look at this year. The Packers thought he wasn't the player he once was, and thus not worth 4.5 million. After the initial year at Minny, he's proving the Packers right.</p><p></p><p>Look at the Pats 2 years ago. Signed Monty Beisel, LB age 28 from the Chiefs, to a 3-4 year contract. He started for them most of the year, but in the last off-season he got cut. </p><p></p><p>Other team's Free Agents aren't always a sure thing. Usually if a player is going to be of some use to the team, they'll sign him to an extension. The free agent pool is usually lacking of good young talent that was able to contribute on a good team. </p><p></p><p>Also, I agree at some point you need to sign players that may be a risk if you are to make a run. But pyle, let's be honest do you expect the Packers to make a serious run next year? I don't. This team is still too young, and truth be told we still don't have enough depth. I'd much rather we wait a year or two before making risky signings, allowing us to get some more depth on the roster.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, I have been thinking if Manuel being a bust has made TT shy away from exploring Free Agents that have high price demands. I think the Packers are at a delicate stage, they took a huge step forward and a couple of bad signings could really set them back. </p><p></p><p>I'm willing to wait it out though, and see what happens. That's why I'll be watching the 49ers with so much interest, because they clearly have adopted a mind set on bringing in the top tier FAs and adding a draft class around those to compete. If the Packers stink it up, and 49ers don't... I think a lot of us will be saying "Lucy (er Ted), you got some 'splanin to do".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="all about da packers, post: 143953, member: 227"] Well most players brought in from Free Agency are in their 30s. The thing with some of the players the Pats signed is that they got a bit lucky. You look at someone like Harrison, a lot of people were saying he was done. Pats took a risk, and it paid off in the long term. Look at someone like Sharper. It was rumoured that the Pats had an interest, but he eventually signed with Minny. He was very good last year, but look at this year. The Packers thought he wasn't the player he once was, and thus not worth 4.5 million. After the initial year at Minny, he's proving the Packers right. Look at the Pats 2 years ago. Signed Monty Beisel, LB age 28 from the Chiefs, to a 3-4 year contract. He started for them most of the year, but in the last off-season he got cut. Other team's Free Agents aren't always a sure thing. Usually if a player is going to be of some use to the team, they'll sign him to an extension. The free agent pool is usually lacking of good young talent that was able to contribute on a good team. Also, I agree at some point you need to sign players that may be a risk if you are to make a run. But pyle, let's be honest do you expect the Packers to make a serious run next year? I don't. This team is still too young, and truth be told we still don't have enough depth. I'd much rather we wait a year or two before making risky signings, allowing us to get some more depth on the roster. Also, I have been thinking if Manuel being a bust has made TT shy away from exploring Free Agents that have high price demands. I think the Packers are at a delicate stage, they took a huge step forward and a couple of bad signings could really set them back. I'm willing to wait it out though, and see what happens. That's why I'll be watching the 49ers with so much interest, because they clearly have adopted a mind set on bringing in the top tier FAs and adding a draft class around those to compete. If the Packers stink it up, and 49ers don't... I think a lot of us will be saying "Lucy (er Ted), you got some 'splanin to do". [/QUOTE]
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