● I brought up the Flynn situation regarding fans expectations of his worth in the league - some Packers fans were thinking he was worth a first rounder and that obviously turned out not to be true.
● We really don't know how seriously the Packers are considering tagging Jennings. Perhaps they leaked that so Jennings would feel better about the Packers and if he's disappointed by the offers he gets in UFA he may be more likely to come back to Green Bay. But that's just wild *** speculation, my point is (luckily) we don't know what's really going on at 1265. One report that's been linked on this forum says Jennings is looking for $13M-$14M/year. If true, YIKES and good luck.
● I agree if they tag and keep Jennings they "have" to get rid of Finley. I think the difference between the two is twofold: First, the players behind each - Jennings is much more "replaceable". Second, Finley is going turn 26 on March 26 (I believe that's about the same time his $3M roster bonus is due, so if we don't know before then…). Jennings will be thirty in September. But I think the first point is more important.
● It does appear Brady gave the Pats a home town discount, but I haven't seen the details so I'm not positive. (I remember when Favre would accept more money upfront to help the cap many Packers fans misinterpreted that as him helping the Packers to his own financial detriment, which wasn't the case. BTW, I blame Favre for a lot but not that.) Back to Brady: I heard on the radio this morning that Brady is probably the only NFL starting QB who is the second "earner" in his marriage. Last year he and his wife allegedly made about $76M, the majority of that earned by his model-wife. Good for him for not demanding as much as he could but if any player could afford it…
● Swansta3, as mentioned elsewhere, Thompson did tag and trade Corey Williams.