Doesn't Barnett have a couple years left on his contract? I don't dispute that the Packers may choose between Hawk or Barnett (or, more accurately, starting Bishop or Barnett since Hawk and Barnett play two different positions), but it isn't because they're both in contract years. It's because they're either expensive (Hawk) or can be seen as too-injured and winding down (Barnett).

But who on the team would replace Hawk if he left? Chiller, Barnett, and Bishop all play the same position. Hawk has always had the other ILB spot. And there are other poster far more versed on why those two positions aren't interchangeable, so I'll let them do it.