Packers sign Martellus Bennett

[beveaux1]

Deal appears to be 3 yr/ 18.45 million. http://www.patspulpit.com/2017/3/10/...en-bay-packers

[Bub]

That can't be true. Why would he sign for such little money?

[Packman_26]

That can't be true. Why would he sign for such little money?

Ian Rapoport has changed what he is reporting to 3 years/21 mil.

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Ian Rapoport has changed what he is reporting to 3 years/21 mil.

great deal

[texaspackerbacker]

Cook is a better deep threat. My strongest memory of Bennett is as big waste with Dallas. He apparently was a lot better with New England, and Cook was an injury problem, so I guess I'll keep an open mind and be hopeful Ted got it right. If this is the only FA pick up, though - basically a trade off with losing Cook, then call me pissed off with Ted - as usual.

[Bossman641]

Demovsky said earlier the Packers got Bennett for less than the deal they were working on cook with

[Brandon494]

Thats right you mouthy kneegrow, so STFU!

Keep it up and it's over the wall for you!

[Brandon494]

Demovsky said earlier the Packers got Bennett for less than the deal they were working on cook with

Lmao at the team that over pays for Cook.

[Brandon494]

We need to let Lacy walk as well; spend that money on defensive help, and draft a RB in the draft.

[BZnDallas]

We need to let Lacy walk as well; spend that money on defensive help, and draft a RB in the draft.

I can't find it anywhere but my best friend is a Viking fan and he just told me Lacy in signing in Minny. They aren't letting him get to Seattle. I thought Seattle was first in the itinerary. FWIW

[beveaux1]

Demovsky said earlier the Packers got Bennett for less than the deal they were working on cook with

Couple of reports that this was the case. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...k-for-packers/

[smuggler]

Numbers I have seen are 3 years and under 19 million. Very reasonable contract for a two-way TE. Cook was better with pure speed, but Bennett is a better all around player. I think Cook will sign for about as much as Bennett in terms of annual average, which will mean a net push on the comp pick in 2018. I'm sure this was a factor in TT's decision.

[Freak Out]

Love this deal. I like Cook but this is an upgrade.

[pbmax]

Well, well, well. Obviously, this is fake news.

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-a...lus+bennett%22

Bennett also had the highest passer rating when targeted of any player with 70-plus targets last season (136.8).

[pbmax]

Hell yea...great signing!

Welcome back bonehead!

[pbmax]

One thing to note. A lot of Bennett's game is run blocking and play action. Neither of which the Packers do much of. If his numbers are way low, it's probably from lack of proper scheme for the type of player he is. It's not like stubby will change things.

Play action maybe, but they will be happy to use his run blocking.

And if the run blocking helps make the run game go, that will increase the passes from play action. Won't be NE level, but it will be nice addition to Packer spread formation.

[pbmax]

I am surprised; the reason is I thought Bennett was an asshole with character issues. Am I incorrect ??
What is the speed comparison ? I've always thought Bennett was full of talent but I thought Cook was a no brainer resigning. I expected Cook; got Bennett.....good move.

By rule I'll applaud any free agent signing by Ted Thompson; normally he's hiding at this time. But I undoubtedly still want a pass rusher or CB who can start.

Wonder how the contracts will compare up ??

He's outspoken like his brother, but pretty smart. He'll fit in I think. Not quite happy go lucky as Cook.

I hope Cook gets the deal he is looking for. He came in, worked hard, delivered even after two injuries. Wish him the best.

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 2h2 hours ago
Source said tonight that #Packers were ready to pay Jared Cook more than what they gave Martellus Bennett, as @RobDemovsky heard, too.

[gbgary]

so it's 3 and $21. no way TT offered Cook more than that.