2012 Free Agent Watch

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...mix-for-tebow/ (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/four-teams-in-the-mix-for-tebow/)

Four teams in the mix for Tebow

Posted by Mike Florio on March 21, 2012, 1:11 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Four teams currently are in the running: the Jaguars, the Jets, the Packers, and an unknown (for now) candidate.

[woodbuck27]

Guiness are you in Owen Sound? If you are. We're not far from one another. I'm in Honey Harbour, Ont. North of Orillia, Ont. or 30 minutes NE of Midland, Ont.

I just heard in the morning news that it was 27 Degree Celcius or about 81 Deg. Fahrenheit in Collingwood,Ont. Colllingwood, Ont. is located just south of Wasaga Beach near the southern tip of Georgian Bay, Ontario.

Current temperture at 7:34 AM EDT 17 degrees Celcius or almost 63 degrees F.

It's going to be a scorcher for March. Maybe, we're experiencing record tempertures here in the Georgian Bay, Ontario area ?

OK ...... back to football.

What's ........going on in the NFL in Free Agency...with the Green Bay Packers !??

Ohh Thanks everyone for the interest you showed in this thread. It's still young... only born last Wed. March 13 around noontime. I hope it's benefitted many of you.

It's been said that the person that tries to keep everyone happy... will be a very unhappy.

I do my best 'within reason' to make you happy. (-:

I certainly can appreciate our GM Ted Thompson, in terms of my leadership and penchant for promoting 'good will' in my lifetime. Often he's placed in a position of some regret and he likely feels he has a thankless job.He isn't in the mess that Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland appears to be in.

In these situations, as a fan I've learned to be aware of the spin. What's being driven by the media? You have to seperate the forest from the trees.

There's a similiar situation developing in Montreal with 'les Habitants'. The spin out of the media is the 'the Great Patrick ROY', Sir Patrick...will take over the Montreal Canadians at a management level. Possibly as GM of the Montreal Canadians or replace English speaking present HC Randy Cunneyworth.The French media and some hardcore 'French speaking ' HAB fans; cannot tolerate a non bi-lingual or uni-lingual English speaking man behind the Montreal Canadians bench. On another note the Montreal Canadians will miss the playoffs this year and that's unacceptable to HAB fans. Hockey is RELIGION in Montreal, Quebec. if the HABS lose the shit hits the fan. It's not a forgiving culture. (-:

I'm a Maritimer. I believe in the 'it's water off a ducks back' philosophy. What goes up...has to (or should) come down.

I believe rather than rule...be cool. (-:

Ted Thompson must know this:

You can satisfy some of the people some of the time;none of the people all of the time. Right now Packer GM Ted Thompson is trying to prepare for our draft. He's aware of and guarding the Packer purse.

I learn much paying attention to happenings around the entire NFL.

Right now 'the BIG Story Brewing' involves the Miami Dolphins and fan concerns based in media negative hype RE: the Dolphins administration; and in particular Jeff Ireland the Miami Dolphins GM. Alot of bad stuff coming out of Miami regarding this franchise now. I think Dolphin fans are pissed off.

Have a great day and love football and your Green Bay Packers ! LOVE Packerrats.

GO PACK GO !

[Fritz]

And the Pack may be interested in Manny Lawson, I see this morning? A veteran OLB who apparently can cover and defend the run but is not so great rushing the passer. Are we going to see a platoon at ROLB?

Has Neal's suspension changed Thompson's game plan? Perhaps he's thinking now he might want to delve into a DE early in the draft, and if he signs Lawson he can take a chance on a more developmental guy.

Ah, prolly not. Teddy don't think that way. He'll see that the player with the most upside at his pick is, oh, say, a running back or a tight end, or a wide receiver, and he'll grab that guy.

[woodbuck27]

And the Pack may be interested in Manny Lawson, I see this morning? A veteran OLB who apparently can cover and defend the run but is not so great rushing the passer. Are we going to see a platoon at ROLB?

Has Neal's suspension changed Thompson's game plan? Perhaps he's thinking now he might want to delve into a DE early in the draft, and if he signs Lawson he can take a chance on a more developmental guy.

Ah, prolly not. Teddy don't think that way. He'll see that the player with the most upside at his pick is, oh, say, a running back or a tight end, or a wide receiver, and he'll grab that guy.

Fritz, everytime I begin to salivate over a possible FA joining our team I just think CAP and what TT has remaining in his purse.

Next thought >>> NOT much will happen as our roster is at present.

TT has to make some very gut wrenching decisions or rely on our developmentle process. The money he has left below the CAP has to be used to sign our Draft class.

RE: Bringing in remaining bottom feeding FA's and non drafted inexperienced NFL FA's.

I believe he has to think along the lines that there are few diamonds in the rough. IMO, You can only coach up a certain level of talent.

The biggest thing is team morale and I hope that Ted Thompson is in touch with all that means.

These are just my opinions and as I've often expressed I cannot for the life of me figure out Ted Thompson. All I believe is that he has our team as his first interest and that is focused or concerned with another Super Bowl title.

[woodbuck27]

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/03/texans-trade-demeco-ryans-players-aren%E2%80%99t-happy/

Texans trade DeMeco Ryans; Players aren’t happy (http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/03/texans-trade-demeco-ryans-players-aren%e2%80%99t-happy/)

Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:05 pm by Jerome Solomon (http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/author/jeromesolomon/) in General (http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/category/general/)

Comment woodbuck27:

I have always claimed this as a fact:

Any Team. Don't make moves that will piss off 'the FANS'. Worse...the roster players.

Houston Texan fans:

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/03/texans-trade-demeco-ryans-players-aren%E2%80%99t-happy/

Miami Dolphin fans;

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-gm-jeff-ireland-takes-heat-from-2250341.html

The tipping point and fans reaction to Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland:

http://phinphanatic.com/2012/03/19/is-jeff-ireland-guilty/

Sometimes a GM does exactly what is necessary weighing in on alot of factors. 'Only' he 'really knows' what his blueprint is for the immediate and longer future. OUR GM Ted Thompson may be hard to read; but he has certianly gained a ton of respect from his peers and Packer and NFL fans.

I watch him carefully for any sign of some measurable so I can know him better. As a Packer fan and given his reclusive nature that's all I have to try to know Ted Thompson.

Posters here at Packerats want to undermine me with low blow comments like ...'woody HATES Ted Thompson'.

I deny that criticism of me and do so adamently. I'm sort of a Ted Thompson 'watchdog'. If that man was more public I would like all here better understand Ted Thompson. I know this...TT's a solid GM.

Posters here will expound negatively about me 'I'm this and that negative ...I really hate ted thompson. I hate...

That is so silly. That's so wrong and these posters need to take a hard looki at themselves. I'm NOT capable of hatred. I realize what a poison hatred is.i came from a home that certainly was everything against such weakness as hating.

OK I'm a bit off there. Once I doid hate:

Ohh .... I hated squash as a child. I love squash as an adult. Right tere I proved to myself things even negatives can change.

woody and hate are not compatible. I if anything despise or better FEAR haters. I'm aware how hate mongers can rile the crowd and gather upon the weak willed people in any community that is a fact. Haters are a poison in any community and must be contained ...stood up to. Allow them their way and the whole joint will stink.

I cannot hate.

What a crock and IMO it's these posters that are the haters. I cannot hate. I'm a Christian and as a human being, as a decent living person bound by my duty to integrity to understand and love people. To contribute to the greater good NOT bad.

and 'life goes on'. (-:

[woodbuck27]

Wed. 21 March,2012 10:15 AM EDT.... Re: Manny Lawson.....

http://www.samdrewtakeson.com/archives/10004687

Bengals’ Manny Lawson draws interest from Cleveland Browns (http://www.samdrewtakeson.com/archives/10004687)

By Sam Drew (http://www.samdrewtakeson.com/archives/1000author/samdrew) on March 21st, 2012 at 9:37 am

Comment woodbuck27:

it would seem from this story that Manny Lawson may have been added to the BROWNS 'shopping list'.

Here is **a quote (and I redirect you to KYPack's observations first hand RE: Manny Lawson on that thread that, recently posted RE: Manny Lawson)

**that supports KY's observations and report on this player.

From : http://www.samdrewtakeson.com/archives/10004687

"excellent initial quickness and acceleration, he typically relies on speed alone to get to the quarterback rather than also developing his technique"

[Upnorth]

I dont see Lawson as the missing piece at ROLB, we need a pass rushing threat over there.
Who is left in FA at OLB that is a pass rusher?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Are good pass rushing 3-4 OLBs ever available in FA? Clay, Demarcus Ware, Brooks Reed, Terrell Suggs, LaMarr Woodley, Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Aldon Smith were all drafted. James Harrison was an undrafted find by the Steelers.

[woodbuck27]

I dont see Lawson as the missing piece at ROLB, we need a pass rushing threat over there.
Who is left in FA at OLB that is a pass rusher?

I'll have a looksee. Be right back on that Upnorth.

[Cheesehead Craig]

@JayGlazer Breaking news: Ny Jets have just traded a 4th round pick for Tim Tebow

[woodbuck27]

I'll have a looksee. Be right back on that Upnorth.


http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-03-11/2012-nfl-free-agent-olbs-no-top-pass-rushers-here-vikings-henderson-the-best


2012 NFL free-agent OLBs: Henderson best; pass rushers missing


PUBLISHED Sunday, Mar 11, 2012 at 1:43 pm EDT


Comment woodbuck27:


OK then... who's left not signed?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...agent-hot-100/ (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...agent-hot-100/)

** Today the players remaining NOT signed on this TOP 100 'HOT LIST'. Linebacker or Defensive end.

** Wed. 21 March. 2012

Comment woodbuck27:

This is what appears to be remaing FA's at the LB or DE positions:

ie Mark Anderson... see players name at end of URL.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3964/mark-anderson

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4618/erin-henderson

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss

Thats what I found that may still be left. I make no comment on which of them or any might be a fit in a Packer jersey.

I also have this report of a ranking of pass rushers at the OLB position (see post above):

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-03-11/2012-nfl-free-agent-olbs-no-top-pass-rushers-here-vikings-henderson-the-best#ixzz1pltJ628b

[woodbuck27]

Tim Tebow is a New York JET. That was fast !

They just extended Sanchez. I'm surprized at this move but ESPN's Merril Hoge got me thinking that Tim Tebow might end up in a Jet jersey.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/40069/video-tebows-fit-with-the-jets

Video: Tebow's fit with the Jets

March, 20, 2012
Mar 20 ... 8:25 PM ET

[mraynrand]

Are good pass rushing 3-4 OLBs ever available in FA? Clay, Demarcus Ware, Brooks Reed, Terrell Suggs, LaMarr Woodley, Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Aldon Smith were all drafted. James Harrison was an undrafted find by the Steelers.

If I could even think of a decent FA pass rushing OLB, I have to believe the asking price would be astronomical.

[Cheesehead Craig]

If I could even think of a decent FA pass rushing OLB, I have to believe the asking price would be astronomical.

Just need to draft one. The ones available aren't worth it.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/bills-sign-mark-anderson-to-four-year-deal/

Bills sign Mark Anderson to four-year deal

Posted by Josh Alper on March 21, 2012, 2:32 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/saints-sign-brodrick-bunkley/

Saints sign Brodrick Bunkley

Posted by Josh Alper on March 21, 2012, 2:47 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/vikings-release-former-saints-dt-remi-ayodele/

Vikings release former Saints DT Remi Ayodele

Posted by Mike Florio on March 21, 2012, 4:36 PM EDT

[smuggler]

Honestly, Walden, Zombo, So'oto, and Jones would be much more effective if we had better DL play. Bunkley would have been a nice pickup at the right price.

[pbmax]

Something happen to M.D. Jennings?

Don't forget Anthony Levine.

[pbmax]

Honestly, Walden, Zombo, So'oto, and Jones would be much more effective if we had better DL play. Bunkley would have been a nice pickup at the right price.

That was Nutz's point for the entire latter portion of the season. He thought bad DE play made the LBs worse than they were.

If Jolly could have beaten the addiction, the story would be different. He couldn't rush for anything but he held ground versus the run well.

Plus he was a one man scheme against the screen.

[Brandon494]

Are good pass rushing 3-4 OLBs ever available in FA? Clay, Demarcus Ware, Brooks Reed, Terrell Suggs, LaMarr Woodley, Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Aldon Smith were all drafted. James Harrison was an undrafted find by the Steelers.

Did you really just list Brooks Reed and Ryan Kerrigan with those other guys? Also to answer your question yes they are available in FA. Julius Peppers and Mario Williams are too recent guys but as you have seen you have to break the bank to get them.

[Joemailman]

Pat Lee signs with Oakland. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/143686156.html

[woodbuck27]

I'll get back on the Free Agent watch later. I'm ties up with work at home.

I just saw this and wanted to post it. Is WR the new glamour position?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/report-mike-wallace-told-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 22, 2012, 9:52 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27;

WOW Ohh WOW! Re: Mike Wallace and his needs.

On a funny note: Joe Namath and his reaction to the NY Jets acquiring Tim Tebow.

Joe's shocked.

LOL Life sometimes gets too 'shocking'.

Joe's says thjat the the people in the Jets organization that call the shots... are in his opinion. A tad mixed up.

I'm shocked at what WR's are receiving from NFL GMs in terms of $MONEY$.

[woodbuck27]

Did you really just list Brooks Reed and Ryan Kerrigan with those other guys? Also to answer your question yes they are available in FA. Julius Peppers and Mario Williams are too recent guys but as you have seen you have to break the bank to get them.


Brooks Reed and Ryan Kerrigan are still FA's ! I'll check their status later.

[woodbuck27]

Pat Lee signs with Oakland. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/143686156.html


Good luck Pat Lee.

[woodbuck27]

I dont see Lawson as the missing piece at ROLB, we need a pass rushing threat over there.
Who is left in FA at OLB that is a pass rusher?

Ted Thompson will figure it all out. He has his plan.

[woodbuck27]

Honestly, Walden, Zombo, So'oto, and Jones would be much more effective if we had better DL play. Bunkley would have been a nice pickup at the right price.

Ohh yea ! TT just cannot afford a move like that. Not enough money >>> no playee the FA market. He cannotn afford an impact player like his signing of CB Charles Woodson. That was a super signing...TT could afford that move. TT got that one done.

[Upnorth]

Are good pass rushing 3-4 OLBs ever available in FA? Clay, Demarcus Ware, Brooks Reed, Terrell Suggs, LaMarr Woodley, Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Aldon Smith were all drafted. James Harrison was an undrafted find by the Steelers.

We don't need a great pass rusher, just someone who can be a threat from time to time. That would help free up both Clay and Raji a little bit. Also It would make the Psycho effective again. Lawson has great rush speed, but seems to have an inability to get the qb which is why i don't think he would help.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/ronde-barber-will-return-for-16th-year-with-buccaneers/

Ronde Barber will return for 16th year with Buccaneers

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 21, 2012, 5:48 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/vikings-agree-to-deal-with-guard-geoff-schwartz/

Vikings agree to deal with guard Geoff Schwartz

Posted by Evan Silva on March 21, 2012, 6:50 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/pats-pick-up-will-allen/

Pats pick up Will Allen

Posted by Mike Florio on March 21, 2012, 7:16 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/raiders-re-sign-khalif-barnes-sign-pat-lee/

Raiders re-sign Khalif Barnes, sign Pat Lee

Posted by Josh Alper on March 21, 2012, 7:57 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/andre-caldwell-joins-the-broncos/

Andre Caldwell joins the Broncos

Posted by Mike Florio on March 21, 2012, 8:15 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/21/seahawks-announce-deal-with-offensive-lineman-omiyale/

Seahawks announce deal with offensive lineman Omiyale

Posted by Evan Silva on March 21, 2012, 9:21 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/tom-brady-gives-the-patriots-some-cap-space/

Tom Brady gives the Patriots some cap space

Posted by Josh Alper on March 22, 2012, 9:38 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/thursday-morning-one-liners-152/

Thursday morning one-liners

Posted by Evan Silva on March 22, 2012, 9:40 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/bucs-clear-some-cap-space-add-a-tackle/

Bucs clear some cap space, add a tackle

Posted by Josh Alper on March 22, 2012, 12:38 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/bears-sign-michael-bush/

Bears sign Michael Bush

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 22, 2012, 11:56 AM EDT
http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/m-bush2.jpg?w=250 AP

Michael Bush is heading to Chicago.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/forte-not-happy-after-bears-sign-michael-bush/

Matt Forte not happy after Bears sign Michael Bush

Posted by Evan Silva on March 22, 2012, 2:45 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/deion-branch-is-staying-in-new-england/

Deion Branch is staying in New England

Posted by Josh Alper on March 22, 2012, 2:52 PM EDT

[mmmdk]

Sign RB Michael Bush or regret it, TT!

Bears agreed to terms with RB Michael Bush on a four-year, $14 million contract.

Pathetic, Packers, Bush was even cheap and went to the Bears. :mad:

[red]

Bears agreed to terms with RB Michael Bush on a four-year, $14 million contract.

Pathetic, Packers, Bush was even cheap and went to the Bears. :mad:

how would bush help us in any way?

besides, forte is now furious that the bears signed bush. bears might have lost a very good RB for an average one

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/everette-brown-signs-with-the-lions/

Everette Brown signs with the Lions

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 22, 2012, 5:02 PM EDT
http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/everettebrownap.jpg?w=180 AP

Everette Brown is heading to Detroit.

[mmmdk]

how would bush help us in any way?

besides, forte is now furious that the bears signed bush. bears might have lost a very good RB for an average one

M. Bush is only 27, a bruiser than runs hard and can catch the ball too. A goal-line TD machine! Some of you great Packer fans need to watch other NFL players/teams/games; I've got NFL league pass each season and there's not much football that I miss.

[mmmdk]

Besides, Grant is gone/done, Starks is overrated/injured often & Green had a bad injury last season. We got nothing in the back field. And M. Bush would've been a great feature in the Packers offense. But I guess the former mentioned Packer "greats" are enough? A lot has been said about our D but our inability to convert 3rd and 1 on the ground is a problem.

[swede]

Pfft@NBC SPORTS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere)

Michael Bush is unhappy that Matt Forte is unhappy about Michael Bush signing.

[Smidgeon]

M. Bush is only 27, a bruiser than runs hard and can catch the ball too. A goal-line TD machine! Some of you great Packer fans need to watch other NFL players/teams/games; I've got NFL league pass each season and there's not much football that I miss.

Isn't that about the time that RBs start breaking down here and there? How many touches does Bush have in his career?

[Joemailman]

Wow. 12 consecitive posts (did I count right?) from Woody. Is that a new record?

[mmmdk]

Isn't that about the time that RBs start breaking down here and there? How many touches does Bush have in his career?

631 rush att for 2640 yards and 21 rushing TDs. 91 receptions (37 last season) & 1 rec TD. I'd say he's still got some miles in the tank.

[King Friday]

I would've certainly taken Bush for that amount of money. He's better than anyone else we have on the roster currently...by a good bit as well.

You can never go wrong with Bush.

[Bretsky]

I'd like to thank Woody AGAIN for keeping me up to date on the free agent signings. Lacking time lately, I value this thread and his keeping many of us up to speed on the NFL news.

[Bretsky]

Saturday's choice is believed to have come down to Green Bay and Denver and most people are assuming he would join Peyton Manning, the guy for whom he snapped the ball practically his entire career.

The Packers need a center more than the Broncos do and might be willing to pay more, but Saturday might be just using them for leverage to get a better deal from Denver. It's unclear exactly when the 36-year-old Saturday will make a decision, but it's expected soon.

[Bretsky]

Quarterback Matt Flynn's three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks was worth $19.5 million and included $10 million in guaranteed money.

Many reports had the deal worth $26 million over three years. The actual $6.5 million average pretty much assures that Flynn will not warrant a third-round compensatory pick all by himself next year.

[Bretsky]

I would've certainly taken Bush for that amount of money. He's better than anyone else we have on the roster currently...by a good bit as well.

You can never go wrong with Bush.


Plus, then we'd have 2 Bush's...Bush on Bush...that is awesome :)

[Gunakor]

Besides, Grant is gone/done, Starks is overrated/injured often & Green had a bad injury last season. We got nothing in the back field.

The 2 injured backs not put on IR averaged 4 ypc. for Green Bay last season. That's not overrated in my book. And even if it was, given the offense we run I'd find it hard to justify paying 3.5 million yearly to a guy who maybe, maybe, would get 15 touches per game. Starks and Green can give us everything we absolutely need out of our run game and they hardly cost us anything.

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Friday 23 March 2012. A week from this Sunday will be the last day of March, it's blazing by.

Below is a LINK of all the NFL Team Transactions (Most are Unrestricted FA Signings) up until the end of yesterday, 22 March 2012... as compiled by YAHOO Sports.

The period covered is from Sat March 17, 2012 to Thurs. March 22, 2012.

This seasons FA opened Wed. March 14, 2012 at 3 PM EDT? CDT?

I'll try to get the NFL Team Transactions to cover the period Wed. March 14, 2012 to Fri. March 16, 2012 and post that later.

I'll be adding some more material to this thread as well. If it's not satisfactory put it in the COMPLAINT BOX. I don't have the time to deal with such at this time. As that's a 'a fact', I'm concerned for your complaints and / or disappontments. (-:

I'll tell you about disappointment and being a Packer fan. I've had that 'up to the Yip Yoo', for way too many seasons. My loyalty to OUR team goes back over half a century. So please forgive me if I seem a might bit discompasionate over any whining as I'm assured giving my experience and wisdom. You'll get over it. If you don't...God Bless yaa.

I've a powerful memory. Thankfully and recalling it. There hasn't been any condition of dimentia in my Family either side unless it was intentional. (-: We're a tough bunch us Irish Canadians. Toss in that Maritimer Spirit and Joy of Living and well ....some of you know me. I will offer this...I'm pretty easy going.

Being a Green Bay Packer fan. Geeessssshhhh !

Ohh I suffered alot as a Green Bay Packer fan. The total experience has ben just awesome...wonderful. The very best part of that total experience has been my participation and LOVE for PACKERRATS.

Nothing realated to Green bay Packers means more to me than the health and well being of this forum.

I love Packerrats ! Big time !!

I've had my times here that wern't entirely easy but I survived them just as we need to survive life and grow stronger. Packerats is simply a community of posters.You get all sorts here. Every poster is unique...SPECIAL.

Once upon a time as a Packer fan I would get disappointed as I observed my team and Free Agency. Many of my fellow Packerrats are aware of that truth. Now... I really take it more in stride. I enjoy Free Agency as I'm a total NFL fan as well.

I've learned it is what it is; will be what it will be.

Ted Thompson our esteemed GM.

The Captain or Man at the wheel steers the ship. You have to rest peacefully believing your in good hands ..until the ship runs ashore and then you better know how to swim.

It's been said. The person that trys to make everyone happy is not a happy person. I'm positive that OUR teams GM Ted Thompson. is working his tail off do do what will make us proud Packer fans. I live by this creedo. I hope TT does as well.

We are in good hands with Ted Thompson.

My general creedo in life and some inside on me:

I try to make most people happy, most of the time; fully realizing, I cannot make all people happy all of the time.

The secret to living well?

IMO it's 'balance and a positive attitude; avoiding cynics, aggressive non productive people. Avoid troublemakers and anyone that will twist your will.


Back to football:

I noticed that the Packers signing of ** Cornerback Jarrett Bush isn't recorded in this NFL team transaction period.

I'll do my best to keep you up to date on any FA ACTION. The weather has been amazing in Honey Harbour, Ontario (75-77 Degrees F) and SUNNY! I've been working my butt off doing yard work so aplogize for not being totally on the ball as things happen.

It's been a busy week of FAcy so far. Loads of excitement in this NFL off Season.

I'll call your attention to another thread.

Many of you are watching our own MOCK Draft and wondering what our consensus choice will be at #28. I'm in the process of giving that some serious consideration and today I hope to come up with something logical. I hope y'all give this exercise a real whirl. I havn't checked if the poll has been installed. Forn this Packerrat it's pretty much keeping up to date on so much NFL news and trying to keep all Packerrats informed.

Have a nice day Packerrats. woodbuck27 ... My name is Ed.

GO PACKERS!


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/trans


** RE: CB Jarrett Bush http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/143491586.html

http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Jarrett-Bush/71224e26-edaa-4265-86f7-5efde7c8b0f4

[woodbuck27]

I want to add the LIST of Franchise Tags as allocated or not for all NFL teams:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article_ketchman/article-1/Heres-a-look-at-franchise-tags-as-deadline-nears/eb6bcb6b-ee1f-42de-9dfa-e26f49606205

Here's a look at franchise tags as deadline nears

By Vic Ketchman, packers.com editor

Posted Mar 5, 2012

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Thoughts-on-Flynn-and-Wells/9ae31830-0605-482d-be56-b922d721b251

From Ask Vic and On Scott Wells leaving Green Bay:

Will from Mt. Laurel, NJ

"With Scott Wells signing with the Rams, we find ourselves with a troublesome situation."


" And that’s why we have to assume the Packers have a distinct strategy for replacing Wells.

Allowing Wells to leave in free agency is a bold move.

It’s part of ** that discipline to which I referred. They had a position on Wells and they weren’t going to compromise it, so the Packers challenged themselves to replace him. They know what they’re going to do. We don’t know, but they do.

Sometimes you just have to trust in that." Vic Ketchman

http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/scottwellssuperbowlxlv06vtm_jvyhjl.jpg?w=250 Getty Images



** Michael from Watertown, WI

Is there any particular reason the Packers are not making any big moves in free agency?

"It’s because they have discipline.

They have strong beliefs and they are disciplined in their adherence to those beliefs.

I’m glad they are the way they are because it dovetails with what I believe, and that allows me to answer these questions from my heart.

I believe in the draft. I believe free agency can be used in its more affordable stages to find a gem here and there, but it should always be secondary to the draft in a team’s pursuit of talent.

Football is a game of replacement, not maintenance. It’s a young man’s game.

I believe with all my heart in those two statements.

Good personnel departments challenge themselves to find new talent to develop.

They don’t fill their roster full of players the competition didn’t want.

A patch here and there is necessary, but the less necessary it is the better off you are because that means you’re drafting well, and teams that draft well play well. " Vic Ketchman

[woodbuck27]

The 2 injured backs not put on IR averaged 4 ypc. for Green Bay last season. That's not overrated in my book. And even if it was, given the offense we run I'd find it hard to justify paying 3.5 million yearly to a guy who maybe, maybe, would get 15 touches per game. Starks and Green can give us everything we absolutely need out of our run game and they hardly cost us anything.

Just for your consideration:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Thoughts-on-Flynn-and-Wells/9ae31830-0605-482d-be56-b922d721b251


Kirk from Jacksonville, NC

"Vic, I know you have been pushing the truth about today’s game being a pass-happy game, but don't you think there were times last season that we could have used a really good running back to either run out the clock or wear out the defense?"

"The Packers used the running game to close out the win in Minnesota. Mike McCarthy has shown us time and again that he will use the running game to do that.

To wear down an opponent? No. That’s not how the Packers play and I can only think of two teams in the league – Baltimore and San Francisco – that truly and successfully played that way last year: Even at that, what are Baltimore and San Francisco focused on improving?

Their passing attacks.

The Ravens want Joe Flacco to go to the next level; it’s the difference between where the Ravens are and the Super Bowl.

The 49ers, obviously, aren’t satisfied with their passing game. They’re going to the extreme of trying to sign Peyton Manning.

Coach McCarthy calls it playing uphill, which is what he refers to as running the ball into a defense stacked against it.

It’s a pound on the door until you break it down style of football and that’s just not McCarthy’s style, nor is it most team’s style." Vic Ketchman

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Thoughts-on-Flynn-and-Wells/9ae31830-0605-482d-be56-b922d721b251

Can The Green Bay Packers Compete With BIG Market NFL Teams?

Raymond from Winter Park, FL

"I'm concerned about what you said about the CBA and the big-market teams pulling away from the small-market teams. I consider Green Bay a small-market team, so should Green Bay fans be worried that in years to come we might not be able to fund high-caliber players?"

"You omitted two words I included in my reference to small-market teams: low revenue. The Packers are not a low-revenue team.

The Packers are a team with a huge regional and national fan base that gives the franchise high visibility and marketability.

As a result, it can compete with the big-market teams.

The only thing small-market about the Packers is where they play.

Prior to Vince Lombardi’s arrival, that wasn’t true. The Lombardi era, however, propelled the Packers into a higher existence.

If there had never been a Lombardi era, I’m not sure the Packers would still be in Green Bay." Vic Ketchman

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/ted-ginn-returns-to-san-francisco/

Ted Ginn returns to San Francisco

Posted by Josh Alper on March 22, 2012, 7:51 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

WOW! This is a surprize to me. CANADA is a safer more secure country for that signing. Thank You Bengals. (-;

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/pacman-is-back-with-the-bengals/

Pacman JONES is back with the Bengals

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2012, 7:59 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/cedric-benson-says-goodbye-to-the-bengals/

Cedric Benson says goodbye to the Bengals

Posted by Evan Silva on March 22, 2012, 8:14 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/rams-host-five-free-agents-on-thursday-sign-one/

Rams host five free agents on Thursday, sign one - guard Quinn Ojinnaka

Posted by Evan Silva on March 22, 2012, 8:44 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/patriots-sign-versatile-fullback-spencer-larsen/

Patriots sign versatile fullback Spencer Larsen

Posted by Evan Silva on March 22, 2012, 9:03 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

WOW Hilarious!

Read the comments. Some varied opinions there. As usual with BB...alot of derision. NFL fans love to fault BB and his way of bringing the NE Patriots back year after year to be a top flight NFL team.

I wonder if BB thinks it's funny with the New York GIANTS? If he appreciates GIANT football?


How many League Championships have the GIANTS won Vs the Green Bay Packers?

The GIANTS rank as Number three (3) among all NFL franchises with eight NFL titles:

That includes four in the pre–Super Bowl era ... 1927, 1934, 1938, 1956 and four more 'in the Super Bowl era:

Super Bowls XXI (1986), XXV (1990), XLII (2007), and XLVI (2011).

Their championship tally is surpassed only by the Green Bay Packers (13) and Chicago Bears (9).

[woodbuck27]

woodbuck27: Here's an interesting signing:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/peytons-nemesis-joins-the-broncos/

Peyton’s nemesis 'Tracy Porter' ... joins the Broncos

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2012, 9:31 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/clearing-the-air-on-the-alex-smith-deal/

Clearing the air on the Alex Smith deal

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2012, 10:05 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/josh-johnson-joins-the-49ers/

QB Josh Johnson joins the 49ers

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2012, 11:22 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/contract-issue-arises-jets-must-wait-to-formalize-tebow-trade/

Contract issue arises, Jets must wait to formalize Tebow trade

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 6:47 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

This issue will be resolved, as it's merely a technicality and Tim Tebow will be officially announced as a New York JET early next week.

[pbmax]

Wow. 12 consecitive posts (did I count right?) from Woody. Is that a new record?

That avatar is causing me to think you are someone else.

[pbmax]

Quarterback Matt Flynn's three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks was worth $19.5 million and included $10 million in guaranteed money.

Many reports had the deal worth $26 million over three years. The actual $6.5 million average pretty much assures that Flynn will not warrant a third-round compensatory pick all by himself next year.

No, probably not a 3rd. The inflated number as usual comes from escalators in the second and third years for another $5 - $6 million. But even if he collects, it wouldn't affect the Packers comp pick.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/friday-morning-one-liners-155/

Friday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 9:00 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/ravens-add-corey-graham/

Ravens add Corey Graham

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 9:17 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

The Baltimore Ravens have signed their first free agent of the offseason.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/mike-pollak-signs-with-panthers/

Guard Mike Pollak signs with Panthers

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 9:37 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

I'd like to thank Woody AGAIN for keeping me up to date on the free agent signings. Lacking time lately, I value this thread and his keeping many of us up to speed on the NFL news.

Trying 'B'. (-:

[Pugger]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Thoughts-on-Flynn-and-Wells/9ae31830-0605-482d-be56-b922d721b251

Can The Green Bay Packers Compete With BIG Market NFL Teams?

Raymond from Winter Park, FL

"I'm concerned about what you said about the CBA and the big-market teams pulling away from the small-market teams. I consider Green Bay a small-market team, so should Green Bay fans be worried that in years to come we might not be able to fund high-caliber players?"

"You omitted two words I included in my reference to small-market teams: low revenue. The Packers are not a low-revenue team.

The Packers are a team with a huge regional and national fan base that gives the franchise high visibility and marketability.

As a result, it can compete with the big-market teams.

The only thing small-market about the Packers is where they play.

Prior to Vince Lombardi’s arrival, that wasn’t true. The Lombardi era, however, propelled the Packers into a higher existence.

If there had never been a Lombardi era, I’m not sure the Packers would still be in Green Bay." Vic Ketchman

The success under Lombardi helped but TELEVISION REVENUE SHARING is what really saved the Packers ultimately. Historically all the other small market teams folded because of financial difficulties.

I love that line - "The only thing small-market about the Packers is where they play." :smile:

[woodbuck27]

I would've certainly taken Bush for that amount of money. He's better than anyone else we have on the roster currently...by a good bit as well.

You can never go wrong with Bush.

Does TT have the money as our current roster stands?

[woodbuck27]

Plus, then we'd have 2 Bush's...Bush on Bush...that is awesome :)


Come on let's not get political.

[Gunakor]

Comment woodbuck27:

WOW! This is a surprize to me. CANADA is a safer more secure country for that signing. Thank You Bengals. (-;

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/pacman-is-back-with-the-bengals/

Pacman JONES is back with the Bengals

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2012, 7:59 PM EDT


Does Goodell know?

[mmmdk]

The 2 injured backs not put on IR averaged 4 ypc. for Green Bay last season. That's not overrated in my book. And even if it was, given the offense we run I'd find it hard to justify paying 3.5 million yearly to a guy who maybe, maybe, would get 15 touches per game. Starks and Green can give us everything we absolutely need out of our run game and they hardly cost us anything.

Ok then, the thrifty backfield it is then. :wink:

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

I read this story this morning and found it fun, interesting and educational. This is about Matt Flynn's new teams GM John Schneider.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2017819051_kelley23.html


Originally published March 22, 2012 at 8:23 PM | Page modified March 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Seahawks GM John Schneider a quick study in the NFL draft game

Young GM finding the right pieces to the puzzle.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2004/12/16/402655054.jpg (http://search.nwsource.com/search?sort=date&from=ST&byline=Steve%20Kelley)
Story By: Steve Kelley (http://search.nwsource.com/search?searchtype=cq&sort=date&from=ST&byline=Steve%20Kelley)
Seattle Times staff columnist


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2012/03/22/2011717686.jpg

John Schneider is showing great football wisdom.

[woodbuck27]

That avatar is causing me to think you are someone else.

Yes ! No kiddin'. I havn't seen her around Packerrats for some time or much after she moved south. One of the 'old Alumnai'.

She always made a solid contribution to our Packer forums going back to JSO days and times struggling in the desert.

[woodbuck27]

Does Goodell know?

Goodell is frying BIGGER fish.

[woodbuck27]

OK It's now Saturday 24 March 2012 and Let's see what's been happening.... Have a GREAT Weekend Packerrats.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/

Again the LINK to a TOP 100 Free Ahents List:

Of that 100 I count 'only' 28 FA's remaining (NOT signed).

See Packerrats thread and interest by some Packer fans RE: Manny Lawson. Unless something has happened in the last hours. Manny Lawson isn't signed or in that group of '28'.

The top FA's remaining are at NO. 4. Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (RFA).
and No. 7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).

Other FA's NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
28. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3639/marcus-mcneill).
31. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4958/demetrius-bell).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher).
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter).
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2231/aubrayo-franklin).
64. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/880/kareem-mckenzie).
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo).
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
68. Lions running back Kevin Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4638/kevin-smith).
69. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3126/braylon-edwards).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
71. Bengals running back Cedric Benson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3139/cedric-benson).
72. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4819/justin-forsett).
74. 49ers offensive guard Chilo Rachal (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4851/chilo-rachal).
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4830/trevor-laws).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).
87. Chargers fullback Jacob Hester (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4821/jacob-hester).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims).
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye).
100. Colts tight end Dallas Clark (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1509/dallas-clark).

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/ayanbadejo-stays-put-with-the-ravens/

Brendon Ayanbadejo stays put with the Ravens

Posted by Mike Florio on March 23, 2012, 11:03 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/joel-dreessen-is-headed-to-denver/

Former Texan TE Joel Dreessen is headed to Denver

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 11:07 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Nice job Ted Thompson ! We needed TT to come through here and take some heat off. It looked as if the media had Jeff Saturdat al but signed in DENVER.

I wonder what happened there? I'll be interested in that because Peyton Manning and Jeff Saturday are like book ends.

How did Ted Thompson manage to scoop this Center?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/jeff-saturday-agrees-to-deal-with-packers/

Jeff Saturday agrees to deal with Packers

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 12:35 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/steelers-still-want-long-term-deal-with-mike-wallace/

Steelers still want long-term deal with Mike Wallace

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 1:40 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Is there any team rich enough to pay Mike Wallace close to what, he hopes ...he deserves?

This is also an interesting watch.

Will he have to cow Toe it and remain a Pittsburg Steeler? Will he have to lower his money demands? This late in Free Agency, is it likely for Mike Wallace to break a teams bank?

Other future FA WR's will be taking note as well. How fast to get signed to a new team really wanting to shell $out$ to get the maximum $pay day$ ?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/jameel-mcclain-re-signs-with-the-ravens/

Jameel McClain re-signs with the Ravens

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 1:56 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/mario-manningham-got-7-375-million-from-the-49ers/

Mario Manningham got $7.375 million from the 49ers

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 2:24 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/marion-barber-retires/

Comment woodbuck27:

The Domino Effect >>> Bears sign RB Michael Bush >>> and Forte >>> Best Case scenario #3 RB >>> Fast decline >>> REALLY FAST Decline

Marion Barber retires

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 2:47 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/broncos-sign-jacob-tamme/

Broncos sign Jacob Tamme

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 3:33 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/vikings-erin-henderson-agree-to-one-year-2-million-contract/

Vikings, Erin Henderson agree to one-year, $2 million contract

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 4:08 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/bengals-announce-signings-of-anthony-collins-derrick-harvey/

Bengals announce signings of Anthony Collins, Derrick Harvey

Posted by Evan Silva on March 23, 2012, 4:26 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/jets-trade-drew-stanton-to-colts/

Jets trade Drew Stanton to Colts

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 4:51 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/colts-sign-donnie-avery/

Colts sign Donnie Avery

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 6:10 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/saints-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-chris-chamberlain/

Saints agree to terms with linebacker Chris Chamberlain

Posted by Evan Silva on March 23, 2012, 6:22 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/bengals-scoop-up-jamaal-anderson/

Bengals scoop up Jamaal Anderson

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 7:00 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/three-years-9-million-for-green-ellis/

Three years, $9 million for Green-Ellis

Posted by Mike Florio on March 23, 2012, 7:42 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/cardinals-re-sign-jay-feely-to-two-year-deal/

Cardinals re-sign Jay Feely to two-year deal

Posted by Evan Silva on March 23, 2012, 9:50 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

OK It's now Saturday 24 March 2012 and Let's see what's been happening.... Have a GREAT Weekend Packerrats.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/

Again the LINK to a TOP 100 Free Ahents List:

Of that 100 I count 'only' 28 FA's remaining (NOT signed).

See Packerrats thread and interest by some Packer fans RE: Manny Lawson. Unless something has happened in the last hours. Manny Lawson isn't signed or in that group of '28'.

The top FA's remaining are at NO. 4. Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (RFA).
and No. 7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).

Other FA's NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
28. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3639/marcus-mcneill).
31. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4958/demetrius-bell).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher).
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter).
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2231/aubrayo-franklin).
64. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/880/kareem-mckenzie).
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo).
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
68. Lions running back Kevin Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4638/kevin-smith).
69. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3126/braylon-edwards).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
71. Bengals running back Cedric Benson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3139/cedric-benson).
72. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4819/justin-forsett).
74. 49ers offensive guard Chilo Rachal (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4851/chilo-rachal).
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4830/trevor-laws).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).
87. Chargers fullback Jacob Hester (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4821/jacob-hester).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims).
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye).
100. Colts tight end Dallas Clark (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1509/dallas-clark).

The above group of 2 FA's includes:

17 Defensive players.

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher).
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter).
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2231/aubrayo-franklin).
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo).
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4830/trevor-laws).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims).
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye).

Among this group are 3 Safety's:

67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).

and 2 CB's:

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).

and these guys;

59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).

TT has just signed a Center to replace Scott Wells , Jeff Saturday. He has a draft class to sign.

Isn't Ted Thompson's CAP money otherwise depleated?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/steelers-still-want-long-term-deal-with-mike-wallace/

Steelers still want long-term deal with Mike Wallace

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 1:40 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Is there any team rich enough to pay Mike Wallace close to what, he hopes ...he deserves?

This is also an interesting watch.

Will he have to cow Toe it and remain a Pittsburg Steeler? Will he have to lower his money demands? This late in Free Agency, is it likely for Mike Wallace to break a teams bank?

Other future FA WR's will be taking note as well. How fast to get signed to a new team really wanting to shell $out$ to get the maximum $pay day$ ?


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1116269-nfl-rumors-mike-wallace-not-worth-what-hes-asking-for


NFL Rumors: Mike Wallace Not Worth What He's Asking for


By Michael Dixon (http://bleacherreport.com/users/505755-michael-dixon) (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[woodbuck27]

The above group of 2 FA's includes:

17 Defensive players.

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher).
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter).
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2231/aubrayo-franklin).
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo).
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4830/trevor-laws).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims).
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye).

Among this group are 3 Safety's:

67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).

and 2 CB's:

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4319/william-gay).

and these guys;

59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3692/manny-lawson).
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).

TT has just signed a Center to replace Scott Wells , Jeff Saturday. He has a draft class to sign.

Isn't Ted Thompson's CAP money otherwise depleated?


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1116342-2012-nfl-free-agents-ranking-the-xv-best-players-remaining



2012 NFL Free Agents: Ranking the 15 Best Players Remaining



By Matt Miselis (http://bleacherreport.com/users/98269-matt-miselis) (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/marion-barber-retires/

Comment woodbuck27:

The Domino Effect >>> Bears sign RB Michael Bush >>> and Forte >>> Best Case scenario #3 RB >>> Fast decline >>> REALLY FAST Decline

Marion Barber retires

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 2:47 PM EDT

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1117129-marion-barber-retires-from-the-nfl-why-giving-up-is-hard-but-noble


Marion Barber Retires from the NFL: Why Giving Up Is Hard, but Noble


By Michael Schottey (http://bleacherreport.com/users/111184-michael-schottey) (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[gbgary]

anthony hargrove visited Green Bay today. never heard of him. d-lineman from sea. 3 sack, 18 tackles in 15 games last year.

meh!

[Smidgeon]

anthony hargrove visited Green Bay today. never heard of him. d-lineman from sea. 3 sack, 18 tackles in 15 games last year.

meh!

Funny you said you hadn't heard of him. I was just going to wonder aloud if hell froze over because I recognize all the names TT's brought in. :D

[gbgary]

Funny you said you hadn't heard of him. I was just going to wonder aloud if hell froze over because I recognize all the names TT's brought in. :D

i'm not totally Packer myopic but you clearly keep closer tabs on the nfc west than i do.

[pbmax]

He has been in the news lately. During the 2009 NFC Championship Game, he had the quote celebrating Favre leaving the field. Afterward he said it was not a bounty celebration.

I suppose its possible he faces a suspension though he was with the Seahawks last year.

[Upnorth]

I am wondering if this is due to Pickett's getting old? He reminds me of Pickett in a way. Plus I thin khe would be great in the rotation, not dominant but very helpful at keeping bodies fresh.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/gary-kubiak-texans-are-having-a-difficult-offseason/

Gary Kubiak: Texans are having a difficult offseason

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 24, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/the-full-manningham-numbers/

The full Mario Manningham numbers.


Now...with the 49ers.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 10:35 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

This story says that..."it’s a two-year deal with a base value of $7.5 million, a maximum value of $10 million, and $4.45 million guaranteed ($3.2 million fully guaranteed) " story

[woodbuck27]

I am wondering if this is due to Pickett's getting old? He reminds me of Pickett in a way. Plus I thin khe would be great in the rotation, not dominant but very helpful at keeping bodies fresh.

Whenever it's possible 'I believe' that Ted Thompson has to upgrade our OL and DL.

It's a battle in the trench's and about protecting your QB and making it very difficult for their QB.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/bengals-bring-back-pat-sims/

Bengals bring back DT Pat Sims

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 11:01 AM EDT

"Now that the market officially has softened, look for guys like Sims to get what they can, possibly via short-term deals that will give them a chance to test the market again in the not-too-distant future."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/colts-had-to-re-do-mathis-wayne-contracts/

Colts had to re-do Robert Mathis and Reggie Wayne contracts.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 12:46 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/saturday-one-liners-3/

Saturday one-liners

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 1:51 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

This story says that:

The Packers remain interested in LB Manny Lawson and DE Dave Tollefson.

So it seems that Ted Thompson has or can get more CAP space and maybe he signed Center Jeff Saturday 'very reasonably to suit his plans/budjet'.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/tashard-choice-chooses-to-stay-in-buffalo/

Tashard Choice chooses to stay in Buffalo

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 24, 2012, 3:38 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/source-packers-hosted-free-agent-hargrove-on-friday/

Source: Packers hosted free agent Hargrove on Friday

Posted by Evan Silva on March 24, 2012, 4:41 PM EDT


"A third-round pick in the 2004 draft, Hargrove has had an up-and-down eight-year NFL career. At times, he has flashed dominant ability as an interior pass rusher. At others, he hasn’t appeared fully committed to his craft" Fr. Story see LINK above.


Comment woodbuck27:

See next post please and Matt ROTH

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/source-bengals-hosted-matt-roth-on-friday/

Source: Bengals hosted DE Matt Roth on Friday.

Posted by Evan Silva on March 24, 2012, 4:50 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Matt Roth can play both outside linebacker and defensive end.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/free-agent-andre-carter-still-limping-heavily-after-quadriceps-surgery/

Free agent Andre Carter still “limping heavily” after quadriceps tear

Posted by Evan Silva on March 24, 2012, 5:32 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/broncos-sign-backup-quarterback-caleb-hanie/

Broncos sign backup quarterback Caleb Hanie

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 24, 2012, 6:49 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/vikings-will-bring-back-chris-cook/

'the Vikings have met with cornerback Chris Cook (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5849/chris-cook) following his recent acquittal on domestic violence charges. As expected, he’ll be back with the team in 2012." FR. story LINK above

Vikings will bring back Chris Cook

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 11:45 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/jake-scott-philip-wheeler-visit-dolphins/

Jake Scott, Philip Wheeler visit Dolphins

Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2012, 8:05 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/sunday-morning-one-liners-126/

Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2012, 8:56 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/cap-penalties-reportedly-getting-in-way-of-london-fletcher-deal/

Cap penalties reportedly getting in way of London Fletcher deal

Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2012, 10:45 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/william-gay-tweets-that-hes-joining-the-cardinals/

William Gay ..... ' tweets ' ...... that he’s joining the Cardinals

Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2012, 11:38 AM EDT

[smuggler]

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).

These dudes really had Lofton ranked higher than Hawthorne? Hawthorne is a considerably better LB than Lofton. Lofton is a 2 down run-stuffer. Hawthorne is a top-10 LB in the right system.

[Lurker64]

I am wondering if this is due to Pickett's getting old? He reminds me of Pickett in a way. Plus I thin khe would be great in the rotation, not dominant but very helpful at keeping bodies fresh.

In a traditional 30 defense, Pickett is playing out of position at end. But Capers likes to play heavy opposite the right tackle and Pickett's nose tackle body works reasonably well in that situation, although he's not going to generate any rush. Most of these DL types that we're bringing in would play the opposite DE position (opposite the left tackle, the spot from which Capers prefers to rush on the inside.) Pickett is still playing high end ball and he's valuable to the team mostly because he's the best run-stuffing DL and he's the backup NT.

[Brandon494]

These dudes really had Lofton ranked higher than Hawthorne? Hawthorne is a considerably better LB than Lofton. Lofton is a 2 down run-stuffer. Hawthorne is a top-10 LB in the right system.

Umm Lofton is the better LB without question.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1118905-philadelphia-ealges-taking-a-closer-look-at-the-eagles-needs-this-offseaon#/articles/1118414-report-philadelphia-eagles-trying-to-deal-asante-samuel

Asante Samuel: Philadelphia Eagles Reportedly Trying to Deal Pricey CB

[woodbuck27]

Umm Lofton is the better LB without question.

RE:

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4657/curtis-lofton).
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).

and... "These dudes really had Lofton ranked higher than Hawthorne? Hawthorne is a considerably better LB than Lofton. Lofton is a 2 down run-stuffer. Hawthorne is a top-10 LB in the right system. " smuggler

We might need HarveyWallbanger to jump in and settle this one; with his 'world of Stat's and Figures' capability. (-:

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/anthony-hargrove-hints-hes-green-bay-bound/

Anthony Hargrove hints he’s Green Bay bound

Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 2:02 AM EDT
http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/anthony-hargrove-pic1-e1332741689699.jpg?w=216 AP

"Free agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2816/anthony-hargrove) visited the Packers (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/source-packers-hosted-free-agent-hargrove-on-friday/) on Friday."

"The Packers are bracing for the loss of defensive end Mike Neal (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5879/mike-neal), who was suspended four games (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/nfl-suspends-packers-mike-neal-four-games/) on March 13 for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancers."

http://www.nfl.com/player/anthonyhargrove/2505952/profile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hargrove

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/spielman-defends-limited-spending-in-free-agency/

Vikings GM Rick Spielman defends limited spending in free agency

Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2012, 1:47 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Vikings GM Rick Spielman has $20 M$ in CAP space. All the same he's prudent in Free Agency and not spending mony just for effect and publicity.

Like our GM Ted Thompson and hias approach to this part of upgrading our team.

The value has to be in the product and the product willing to agree with the GM's needs on all accounts. It's absolutely the best quality to have a cooperative attitude in terms of any relationship beginning and going forward.

[woodbuck27]

Running backs go relatively cheap in Free Agency in 2012.

The three-year deal recently signed by Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis has a base value, of $9 million. Making it worth $3 million per year.

Thats surprizingly matching the annual average of the contracts signed last year by Panthers kicker Olindo Mare and Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell.

Yet it doesn’t make it a bad deal for Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis. It may even be the best deal of any of the running back contracts signed thus far in Free Agency.

He’ll get $4 million in the first year and can make another $1.6 million via mostly reasonable triggers.

The nicest thing for this RB is as yet he has no competition. He's the current number one RB in Cincy. That may bode well for a future much better contract... no wait ...he's in Cincinnatti.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d827920b3/Best-free-agent-of-all-time?continuous=true

BEST FA Signing ALL TIME was Peyton Manning or REGGIE WHITE?

How best does an NFL GM use Free Agency? What is the prime use of Free Agency.

Do the Packers need to add a piece in Free Agency to add toughness on the defensive side of the ball?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/steelers-expect-rashard-mendenhall-back-in-2012/

Steelers expect Rashard Mendenhall back in 2012

Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2012, 9:15 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/230675/colts-gm-dwight-freeney-isnt-going-anywhere

Indy COLT's ... Dwight Freeney Isn't going Anywhere.

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27: The last few days there seems to be 'a stall' in Free Agency:


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/more-than-25-percent-of-the-hot-100-are-still-getting-the-cold-shoulder/

More than 25 percent of the Hot 100 are still getting the cold shoulder

Posted by Mike Florio on March 26, 2012, 9:26 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/zack-bowman-signs-with-vikings/

Zack Bowman signs with Vikings

Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2012, 9:43 AM EDT

[Zool]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/rams-take-flier-on-former-giants-receiver-steve-smith/

Rams take flier on former Giants receiver Steve Smith

Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 2:52 PM EDT

[pbmax]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

Last mention is that he visited New England: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/luis-castillo-visited-new-england-saturday/

But I can't find a mention of his demands. At this point of the FA market, you need to be Woodson caliber to pull down top end money. Not sure if he is still there or not. Has played 7 years, maybe he takes a one year prove it deal?

[Brandon494]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

Havent heard anything about him but he would be a solid pickup.

[woodbuck27]

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/green_bay_packers_surprisingly_active_in_free_agen cy/10395424

Green Bay Packers Surprisingly Active in Free Agency (http://www.athline.com/3709/green-bay-packers-surprisingly-active-in-free-agency/)

March 25, 2012 7:43 am

"Yet right now, the “Latest Buzz (http://www.nfl.com/freeagency?module=HP11_headline_stack)” on NFL.com shows the Packers filled the hole left from Scott Wells’ depature with Jeff Saturday and added Daniel Muir. They are pursuing Dave Tollefson, Anthony Hargrove and Manny Lawson.

So why is he breaking the pattern?

Things change, and the Packers lack of pressure was the primary difference between winning the Super Bowl in 2010—when they were second in the league in sacks—and losing in the divisional round in 2011 after finishing in the bottom-five in sack percentage.

His pursuit of these players is a tacit admission that the team could not overcome the loss of relatively low-cost defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins, and shows he understands he cannot rely on his anointed replacement Mike Neal."

Please CLICK on the above LINK for the entire story.

[woodbuck27]

Havent heard anything about him but he would be a solid pickup.

Luis Castillo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Castillo_(American_football)

NO ! DE Luis Castillo will NOT be a Green Bay Packer. Issues or baggage and effectiveness seem painfully and negatively obvious to me !

http://www.nfl.com/player/luiscastillo/2506367/profile

His best days as an NFL DE are long gone.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827c9c5b/article/forte-upset-with-bears-after-michael-bush-signing

Around the League

Matt Forte upset with Bears after Michael Bush signing.

By Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com


Published: March 22, 2012 at 01:03 p.m.

Updated: March 22, 2012 at 02:48 p.m.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency?module=HP11_headline_stack

Latest BUZZ in FREE AGENCY.

[woodbuck27]

Packers: Ted Thompson's Imperfect Storm...Packer GM Active in FA.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...mperfect-storm (http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...mperfect-storm)

By Kevin Seifert

[Cheesehead Craig]

Packers: Ted Thompson's Imperfect Storm...Packer GM Active in FA.


http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...mperfect-storm (http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/56256/packers-ted-thompsons-imperfect-storm)


By Kevin Seifert


You started a whole separate thread with this post already. I understand you are going to post these links but try and keep some order to them. This has happened before and there's really no need for the same post in multiple threads.

[woodbuck27]

You started a whole separate thread with this post already. I understand you are going to post these links but try and keep some order to them. This has happened before and there's really no need for the same post in multiple threads.

Thanks Cheesehead Craig, I appreciate that you might be concerned.

I'm isolating information that should be specifically interesting to Packer fans;

... as opposed to posters here that are interested in the activities/transactions/reactions Etc. that's specific to the Free Agency period. ie That's certainly more NFL as a whole oriented information.

THANKS again and have a wonderful day. (-:

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/tuesday-morning-one-liners-151/

Tuesday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on March 27, 2012, 9:17 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27: Contained within this story.

"The addition of compensatory draft picks makes Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie a happy man."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/vikings-wanted-pierre-garcon-but-not-for-what-redskins-paid/

Vikings wanted Pierre Garçon, but not for what Redskins paid

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 27, 2012, 12:46 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/daryn-colledge-restructures-deal-with-cardinals/

Former GB Packer...Daryn Colledge, restructures deal with Cardinals

Posted by Josh Alper on March 27, 2012, 9:31 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/bengals-working-toward-deal-with-terence-newman/

Bengals working toward deal with Terence Newman

Posted by Josh Alper on March 27, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/lions-bring-back-kevin-smith-2/

Lions bring back Kevin Smith

Posted by Mike Florio on March 27, 2012, 11:02 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/falcons-keep-todd-mcclure-on-one-year-deal/

Falcons keep McClure on one-year deal

Posted by Evan Silva on March 27, 2012, 2:39 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Packers: Ted Thompson's Imperfect Storm...Packer GM Active in FA.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...mperfect-storm (http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...mperfect-storm)

By Kevin Seifert



http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/packers-to-host-dave-tollefson/

Packers to host Dave Tollefson

Posted by Evan Silva on March 27, 2012, 3:23 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/jets-bring-back-scotty-mcknight/

Jets bring back Scotty McKnight

Posted by Mike Florio on March 27, 2012, 4:00 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

It's alot to do with CAP SPACE....and that often means FREE AGENCY. Who's immune from this reality?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/27/even-tom-brady-is-working-year-to-year/

Even Tom Brady is working year to year

Posted by Mike Florio on March 27, 2012, 4:30 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

I just read this from a reliable NFL source..TRUST ME !

Joe Philbin and his commentsn as to why Matt Flynn picked the Seahawks over the Dolphins. this quote may be applied to any NFL Player or Teams GM in terms of the option of seeking employment or being placed in a position of need to do so. It pretty much sums up 'the dynamic of Free Agency'.

“Again, you need to ask Matt Flynn why he’s in Seattle,” Philbin said.

“There’s a myriad factors that go into why people make decisions about their own future, which is their prerogative.

And clubs have their own prerogative as to how they are going to decide to move forward.

And so again, it always takes two people to get a marriage and so I wish him well. He’s a great young man.

But he’s better to ask why he’s in Seattle.” Joe Philbin

Comment woodbuck27:

Doing this thread has been a journey into some certain reality. I'm certainly learning that 'only' a few people, are straight up truly honest or outspoken as to why they do anything. When can the line between politeness and public relations ( PR ) be wiped away and the team GM's and NFL players just certainly tell us what is their best feeling about anything? Us fans have to read too much bullshit !

It sure doesn't go down like that at Packerrats.

If any poster here doesn't have thick skin and that same poster calls it as he/she sees it and cannot accept challenge and possible need to swollow their ego. It can turn into some storm of certain proportions and that's the reality of OUR Packer Home or community.

We all need to pull together to not get so damn serious. To try harder to understand one another and never take it to the personal level. To willingly harm one another!? God knows there's enough harm that's innoscent and compassionately felt between members here but certainly NOT meant to be taken as Personal in regards to an attack.

I personally wouldn't purposely and blindly harm a single poster here no matter what I felt about that posters personality or charactwer that disagreedb with me. With what I see as my way and TRUTH. I realize my TRUTH will nor coincide with all members. That some members will even hate me.That reality gives me gief and causes sadness but i swollow it as i must to survive. I request all of you do the same,please.

If you need to get all twisted or bent out of shape because you didn't get your point across. You may simply need to re-evluate being on a Forum. Especially one that features a sport. I can say this...Packerrats values all of it's membership. I'm tough in debate. I'm naturally competitive as well. Much of my past formed woodbuck27.

I grew up debating anything /eveything sports with my Bud's. Down at the corner store many evenings that was the normal thing to do. You played sports.You tossed sports around verbally like salad.

You were never all right. You were seldom all wrong.

I'm very proud to be a contributing member of Packerrats. My Green Bay Packer HOME.

I enter my Packer home with one single endeavour.To make a contribution that's overall pleasing to the membership. To respect every member that enjoys Packerrats as I do.

Sometimes 'my TRUTH ' will collide with 'your TRUTH'. We may contract to debate differences in OUR TRUTH. In the course of such debate it's my personal motive not to hurt any feelings. To debate with manners and to serve this forum with respect and dignity. To be an honourable member of Packerrats. To be open minded and learn and grow as a footbal fan.

please condider this:

As adults we should not arrive at a position of pain in terms of bad feelings and get bent out of shape feeling. Arrive at an overriding emotion of some degree of insult. We are on a Forum where debate is not abnormal. Sometimes 'bad feelings ' may result as two members struggle to make their position superior or better to arrive at a common understanding. My advice is take some time to get over yourself if you ever get 'just' to anger or insult. Be an adult. moreso and as a best policy..... grow as human beings through your experiences at Packerrats.

Try hard to be like me please. LOVE Packerrats.

Think.......... and be grateful that we have so many interesting posters here and never judge anyone easily or harshly. You all have an option in the Ignore Option. I can attest to this as' a fact' that works as a FINAL step to gaining your ultimate PEACE and sense of well being as a Packerrat when the intimidation of some member (s) far exceeds the need. Even with those posters I hold no ill feelings. I treat them 'only' as I see fit for myself...so I can survive here and maintain the respect I must have for this fan forum

I want every member to contribute the very best and totally enjoy this wonderful Packer fan and NFL fan site.

This is 'YOUR' and my Packer HOME. It's all about Packerrats ! LOVE Packerrats and act accordingly.

It's also and certainly about this:

GO PACK GO !

woodbuck27 ............... My name is Ed.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/28/brandon-jacobs-is-headed-to-the-49ers/

Brandon Jacobs is headed to the 49ers

Posted by Josh Alper on March 28, 2012, 11:44 AM EDT

[Fritz]

It's all over but the shouting now. Tollefson, maybe, to GB? But as a pass rushing DE specialist or an OLB?

[woodbuck27]

It's all over but the shouting now. Tollefson, maybe, to GB? But as a pass rushing DE specialist or an OLB?

If he's signed 'a Packer'? what's your view on this move Fritz.

Do you like it...LOVE it?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/28/keeping-up-with-the-top-ten-unrestricted-free-agents-left/

Keeping up with 'the Top Ten' ... unrestricted free agents left to be signed.

FROM:

Posted by Evan Silva on March 28, 2012, 8:56 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/28/bears-sign-devin-thomas-to-one-year-deal/

Bears sign Devin Thomas to one-year deal

Posted by Evan Silva on March 28, 2012, 8:34 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/29/thursday-morning-one-liners-153/

Thursday morning one-liners

Posted by Evan Silva on March 29, 2012, 8:20 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Includes>>>New Packers C Jeff Saturday (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1549/jeff-saturday)’s two-year contract is worth $7.75 million (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-still-have-plans-for-clifton-driver-vm4par0-144739785.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter).

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/29/source-texans-do-on-year-deal-with-donnie-jones/

Texans sign former Rams punter Donnie Jones

Posted by Evan Silva on March 29, 2012, 10:35 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/30/eagles-reach-out-to-marcus-mcneills-agent/

Eagles reach out to Marcus McNeill’s agent

Posted by Mike Florio on March 30, 2012, 9:31 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

** The Philadelphia Eagles need to replace LT Jason Peters

** Has former Charger LT Marcus McNeill’s neck healed after an injury that ended his 2011 season ?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/30/team-by-team-cap-room-as-of-march-30/

Team-by-team cap room, as of March 30

Posted by Mike Florio on March 30, 2012, 7:33 PM EDT

Comment wodbuck27:

Packers: $3.4 million.

and.... the other bottom flight NFL teams and their available CAP space:

Giants: $3.4 million.
Raiders: $3.4 million
Cardinals: $2.1 million.
Cowboys: $2.1 million.
Falcons: $1.8 million.
Ravens: $1.7 million.
Saints: $1.4 million.
Panthers: $623,000.

[woodbuck27]

Sat. March 30, 2012 - 10:52 AM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/

'Only' 24 players remain NOT signed on this TOP 100 List. Of those 24 players, the following remain unsigned:

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5331/lardarius-webb) (RFA).

50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5029/david-hawthorne).

52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2302/london-fletcher).

58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/436/andre-carter).

59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3190/matt-roth).

63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2231/aubrayo-franklin).

69. 49ers safety Reggie Smith (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4831/reggie-smith).

70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3465/jim-leonhard).

75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4830/trevor-laws).

86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4162/jarvis-moss).

89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3283/oj-atogwe).

99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye).

[Scott Campbell]

http://press.nbcsports.com/images/Mike%20Florio.jpg

[woodbuck27]

Hi Scott. Have a nice weekend. (-:

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/01/sunday-morning-one-liners-127/

Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 1, 2012, 8:31 AM EDT

"Packers QB (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1751/packers-qb)Aaron Rodgers (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3118/aaron-rodgers) is looking for a new marketing agent (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/145212675.html)." fr. above LINK.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/62099/nfc-west-free-agency-assessment

Mike Sando : Likes what the Seattle Seahawks have done in Free Agency.

See an assessment of the NFCW and Transactions.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/40175/nfc-north-free-agency-assessment

NFC North Free Agency assessment

March, 30, 2012 ... 11:00 AM ET

By Kevin Seifert;

Comment woodbuck27:

fr. Article;

Green Bay Packers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers)

Key additions: Defensive lineman Daniel Muir (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10827/daniel-muir), center Jeff Saturday (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/2055/jeff-saturday), defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5616/anthony-hargrove).

Key losses: Quarterback Matt Flynn (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11443/matt-flynn), center Scott Wells (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5776/scott-wells).

http://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nfl/med/trans/gnb.gif"Shocker: The Packers usually do whatever it takes to keep their own players and avoid having to search the free-agent market for other the castoffs of other teams. They started off that way by re-signing tight end Jermichael Finley (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11325/jermichael-finley) to a two-year contract, but when they were unable to sign center Scott Wells, they quickly targeted veteran Jeff Saturday and made him their first starting-caliber free-agent signee in five years. General manager Ted Thompson also authorized the acquisition of Hargrove and the pursuit of Dave Tollefson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9839/dave-tollefson). ....

What's next: It's not out of the question that the Packers will add a veteran pass-rusher, whether at defensive end or linebacker. Then they'll get back into their comfort zone and start preparing for the draft, where it's reasonable to think they'll use at least one of their 12 picks on a center while also continuing to pursue pass-rushers. " Kevin Seifert

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/02/jo-lonn-dunbar-signs-with-rams/

Jo-Lonn Dunbar signs with Rams

Posted by Josh Alper on April 2, 2012, 3:08 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/02/goodson-didnt-get-the-chances-he-thought-he-deserved-in-carolina/

Goodson didn’t get the chances he thought he deserved in Carolina

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2012, 9:34 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/02/monday-morning-one-liners-116/

Monday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 2, 2012, 8:31 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Among many other stories....

" A Wisconsin filmmaker has made a documentary (http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/doug_moe/doug-moe-filmmaker-neelsen-tackles-favre-saga/article_2d3bde50-7cae-11e1-82fe-0019bb2963f4.html) covering Brett Favre from his final game with the Packers. "

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/01/demetrius-bell-leaves-philly-without-a-contract/

Demetrius Bell leaves Philly without a contract

Posted by Mike Florio on April 1, 2012, 9:28 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/03/49ers-to-host-free-agent-jason-brown/

49ers to host free agent Jason Brown

Posted by Evan Silva on April 3, 2012, 2:00 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1129852-2012-nfl-mock-draft-how-free-agency-has-changed-the-1st-round

The DRAFT (Mocks) .... How Free Agency Has Changed the 1st Round.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/04/chargers-add-another-receiverreturn-specialist/

Chargers add another receiver/return specialist

Posted by Mike Florio on April 4, 2012, 7:50 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/04/james-sanders-says-hes-signing-with-cardinals/

James Sanders says he’s signing with Cardinals

Posted by Josh Alper on April 4, 2012, 6:49 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/interest-in-mike-wallace-appears-to-have-dried-up/

Interest in Mike Wallace appears to have dried up

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 6, 2012, 1:05 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/bucs-talking-to-derek-landri-amobi-okoye/

Bucs talking to Derek Landri, Amobi Okoye

Posted by Josh Alper on April 6, 2012, 12:37 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/42-restricted-free-agents-no-offer-sheets/

42 restricted free agents, no offers sheets

Posted by Mike Florio on April 6, 2012, 2:20 PM EDT

" With the maximum compensation now reduced from a first-round and third-round pick to only a first-round pick and with the “poison pill” device dead and with nine of the 42 RFA’s available with no compensation to the original team, it’s surprising that no offer sheets have been signed. "

"it’s hard not to at least wonder whether teams have decided, verbally and discreetly, not to pilfer players via restricted free agency."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/bengals-bag-jacob-bell/

Bengals bag Jacob Bell

Posted by Mike Florio on April 6, 2012, 5:13 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/oakland_raiders_add_defensive_line_depth/10508099

Oakland Raiders add defensive line depth

Published on April 8, 2012 by Eric Schmidt (http://www.thepigskinreport.com/author/eric-schmidt/)

"The Oakland Raiders have added some defensive line depth. The franchise has reached an agreement with free agent defensive lineman Dave Tollefson. Tollefson played last season for the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants as a reserve recording five sacks.

Tollefson has been in the league for five seasons, recording 81 tackles and 10 sacks while playing a reserve role for the New York Giants. Tollefson, out of Northwest Missouri State, was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round, 253rd overall. Tollefson was drafted by the Packers while current Oakland Raiders general manager, Reggie McKenzie was the director of scouting for the franchise.Tollefson was also a member of the Raiders practice squad in 2007 before joining the Giants. He also spent his childhood in the Bay area.

His contract is a reported 2-year deal worth $2.5 million dollars. " Article

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/09/derek-landri-returns-to-eagles/

Derek Landri returns to Eagles

Posted by Josh Alper on April 9, 2012, 9:47 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/08/sunday-morning-one-liners-128/

Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 8, 2012, 9:30 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/10/bucs-cut-tanard-jackson/

Bucs cut Tanard Jackson

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 10, 2012, 11:20 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/10/tuesday-morning-one-liners-154/

Tuesday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 10, 2012, 9:53 AM EDT

" The Packers don’t love the new offseason training rules (http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2012/04/09/packers-offseason-program-begins-next-week/)."

[woodbuck27]

Here's one 'player' that won't be a FA soon The Panthers' Steve Smith:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/10/panthers-confirm-new-deal-with-steve-smith/

Panthers confirm new deal with Steve Smith

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 10, 2012, 11:45 AM EDT

" The previously rocky relationship between the Panthers and receiver Steve Smith is now so smooth that both sides have agreed to a deal that could keep Smith in Carolina for the rest of his career. " Story

[Scott Campbell]

http://fangsbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NBC-Sports-Talk-B-e1315501927310.jpg

[smuggler]

We should all just go reg. up on the PFT forums and start posting there. Or just woodbuck. ;-J

[woodbuck27]

We should all just go reg. up on the PFT forums and start posting there. Or just woodbuck. ;-J

672 posts in and this....... Good or BAD?

Did 'that post' really give you a BIG LIFT? Did that post give you 'a macho rush'? Did that post add something constructive here? Did that post make you feel like your making a positive difference here at Packerrats?

IMO as a Senior member here it didn't. That post isn't helpful at Packerrats. It's like something that smells. Something that 'only' can attract those that enjoy such.

I'm trying to meet the parameters of posting to meet my obligations of a member here in terms of the Copyright Law.
To try to keep our forums owner from having to deal with the repurcussions of a violation complaint in that regard.

If you can offer to me something constructive to improve on my efforts. I welcome that. Otherwise please get off my back. If you imagine I'm impressed and or intimidated with your CRAP... your sadly mistaken.

[Scott Campbell]

On sale for $7.99.

http://c-product.images.dreamsretail.com/66-26/66-26889-J.jpg

[Smeefers]

I like the links.

[Upnorth]

Senior member, junior member, doesn't matter. If you are contributing in anyway some will take offence and some will think its great. I dont read most of the links woody puts on but i do read some. further they relate to free agency, and this is a free agency thread. To me it just fits.

Anyway, thanks woody for some info.

On the other hand being a senior member doesn't put you in a position to talk down to other posters as talking about jr vrs sr will limit growth of new posters. I don't blame you for defending yourself, just maybe rephrase it.

[smuggler]

No need to freak out, woodbuck. I probably care less about the links than some, but this is Packer Rats, not PFT forums.

Also, you're not a senior member to me, really, though you do post quote a bit more. We are both from 2006, same month in fact. *The* month, in fact.

You need to take it easy, man. It's just the internet. The same could be said to me, but I was only joking, and it seems like you're up in arms.

[Scott Campbell]

No need to have a tantrum, woodbuck.

Besides, he's not a senior member. He just posts more. We are both from 2006.



He's definitely a senior. Even his AARP card is old.


Or is that CARP in Canada?

[Upnorth]

He's definitely a senior. Even his AARP card is old.


Or is that CARP in Canada?

No we put our seniors in an iceberg and send them of to the ocean to fend for themselves against the seals and whales. Then their old bones are sent back to mother ocean to be reunited with the circle of life. It is much cheaper than a nursing home.

[woodbuck27]

No we put our seniors in an iceberg and send them of to the ocean to fend for themselves against the seals and whales. Then their old bones are sent back to mother ocean to be reunited with the circle of life. It is much cheaper than a nursing home.

Yes! and...the shipping charges from Saskatchewan 'I understand' are horrendous.

We needs to lobby the Federal Government for .....a subsidy.

I mean it's outrageous... the time some poor family's must take to save up all that money while Uncle Charlie......... poor Ole Uncle Charlie .....'all stiffly dressed and his remains awaitin' and a stinkin' in the woodshed', to get to Gander, Newfoundland.

Ohh....... 'the costs'. Money ... money ... money.

Tis terrible.

[woodbuck27]

Senior member, junior member, doesn't matter. If you are contributing in anyway some will take offence and some will think its great. I dont read most of the links woody puts on but i do read some. further they relate to free agency, and this is a free agency thread. To me it just fits.

Anyway, thanks woody for some info.

On the other hand being a senior member doesn't put you in a position to talk down to other posters as talking about jr vrs sr will limit growth of new posters. I don't blame you for defending yourself, just maybe rephrase it.

I am 'ALL ABOUT' new posters at Packerrats Upnorth. For new blood on our forum and to post here without feeling intimidated and or a need to bee accepted by any sort of posters here. This is a community with many character personalitys. We've seen alot at packerrats and some we want to forgety about and do. I'm not aware of any member here now that I would relish seeing damaged at Packerrats.

Thanks and thanks for the input UpNorth. Your post has all of my respect and I certainly appreciate your fine efforts here on Packerrats.

Us Canadians arn't really the type to 'slap one another on the back' or run all over one another either. (-:

I like to believe we're all about 'Peace and Harmony' and if you don't like that.... screw yaa cause In Canada you have to take 'a joke', moreso smart enough to recognize one when it's waved in your puss like a flag. (-;

There is nothing better than constructive criticism. i believe when it comes out in the wash we'll see Packerrats a better Packer home.It's already pretty good.

We all need to work togethr to make it better. We need to concentrate on focusing our attention on the 'focus of a particular thread'.

We all sometimes get off track but to have to answer to derision on a thread and constant picking isn't acceptable IMO. That has to be addressed for our future.

We need a place called ... ie 'the suggestion box'... to avoid posting the same complaint on threads over and over and over and over (get my point) again.

HOLY Mackeral Andy save us from that...please.

[woodbuck27]

I like the links.

So does the owner of Packerrats Smeefers.

LINKS aren't anything new here @ Packerrats. It's this new derision over them that confuses me...for 'just a moment'. (-:

Thanks for 'the support'. I'm simply trying to keep all Packerrats informed and up to date.

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/138820739.html

2012 Packers salaries 'and Contract Expiration Dates.


April 2, 2012

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/231383/handful-of-teams-interested-in-wallace-trade

Handful of TEAMS Interested in Trading for WR Mike Wallace

There are reportedly a "handful" of teams interested in trading for restricted free agent Mike Wallace.

Coming a day after a report that Wallace has no intention of signing his one-year tender, this smacks of agent Bus Cook trying to force the Steelers' hand. If Pittsburgh isn't willing to hand over a long-term deal at more than $10 million per season, Cook wants to send Wallace to another team at less than a first-round price. Any team attempting to acquire Wallace would have to satisfy his contract wishes as well as the Steelers' compensation demands. The chances of a trade decrease dramatically after the upcoming draft.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (http://blog.triblive.com/steel-mill/2012/04/12/teams-interested-in-trading-for-wallace-but-will-steelers-listen/#.T4cMaWB7eCI.twitter)

Apr 12 - 1:25 PM

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/231383/handful-of-teams-interested-in-wallace-trade

Steelers keep WR Cotchery on two-year deal (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1618/jerricho-cotchery)

"Steelers agreed to terms with WR Jerricho Cotchery on a two-year contract.

The 29-year-old Cotchery drew interest from the Rams, Chiefs, and Jets in free agency, but he's returning to Pittsburgh to compete for third receiver duties. Cotchery appeared in 13 games with the Steelers last season, working mostly in the slot and hauling in 16 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns. He'll battle oft-injured Emmanuel Sanders to retain that role. " Story fr. LINK

Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/TheJetsStream/statuses/190145944526921728)

Apr 11 - 2:40 PM

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/231383/handful-of-teams-interested-in-wallace-trade?rw=1

Giants acquire WLB Rivers for 5th-round pick (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4728/keith-rivers)

Giants acquired WLB Keith Rivers from the Bengals in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2012 draft.

It's the last pick in the fifth round, so it's as close as you can possibly get to the sixth. Rivers developed a bit of a "soft" reputation as the former No. 9 overall pick in the draft with Cincinnati, but he was not averse to playing through injuries and is a quality run defender when healthy.

Look for Michael Boley to start at middle linebacker for the Giants. Rivers should handle the weak-side duties, with Mathias Kiwanuka staying on the strong side. " NFL Source

Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/TheBlueScreen/status/190136728206581761)

Apr 11 - 2:06 PM

[Scott Campbell]

This is a community with many character personalitys.


.......and you account for nearly half of them.

[Guiness]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/231383/handful-of-teams-interested-in-wallace-trade?rw=1

Giants acquire WLB Rivers for 5th-round pick (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4728/keith-rivers)

Giants acquired WLB Keith Rivers from the Bengals in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2012 draft.

It's the last pick in the fifth round, so it's as close as you can possibly get to the sixth. Rivers developed a bit of a "soft" reputation as the former No. 9 overall pick in the draft with Cincinnati, but he was not averse to playing through injuries and is a quality run defender when healthy.

Look for Michael Boley to start at middle linebacker for the Giants. Rivers should handle the weak-side duties, with Mathias Kiwanuka staying on the strong side. " NFL Source

Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/TheBlueScreen/status/190136728206581761)

Apr 11 - 2:06 PM

Keith Rivers, eh? I guess he never came back from that hit Heinz Ward gave him. He looked good coming out of college, played well the first half of his rookie season until Ward broke his jaw with a helmet first blindside block. Didn't hear much about him after that.

[woodbuck27]

Keith Rivers, eh? I guess he never came back from that hit Heinz Ward gave him. He looked good coming out of college, played well the first half of his rookie season until Ward broke his jaw with a helmet first blindside block. Didn't hear much about him after that.

I have a Packer fan friend back in Saint John, NB that will always hate Hines Ward for the way he plays the game or played it.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/lee-evans-will-land-with-the-jaguars/

WR Lee Evans catches on with the Jaguars

Posted by Mike Florio on April 15, 2012, 1:22 PM EDT

[Pugger]

I have a Packer fan friend back in Saint John, NB that will always hate Hines Ward for the way he plays the game or played it.

I'm no fan of Hines Ward either.

[woodbuck27]

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/lb-london-fletcher-says-hes-231143421--nfl.html;_ylt=AmQ4XGn4YhM7drLc_uwCdIFPfgM6

LB London Fletcher says he's returning to Redskins

The Associated Press – Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 7:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP)

"London Fletcher has agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign with the Washington Redskins.

The veteran free agent linebacker announced on Twitter on Friday: ''Redskins fans your captain is back!''

Fletcher, who turns 37 next month, has been the anchor of Washington's defense for five seasons. He's never missed a game in his NFL career, having played in 224 straight since debuting with the St. Louis Rams in 1998." FR. Story

[woodbuck27]

I'm no fan of Hines Ward either.


This Packer fan friend is also 'a Lady' Pugger.... a die hard GB Packer fan.

She's really not down with Hines Ward's style of play. That style of play seems to be what sets him apart from most NFL Wideouts.

[woodbuck27]

A RFA ...Restricted Free Agent ... signs a contract going from 'the Bills' to their rivals 'the Jets'.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/aaron-maybin-signs-with-jets/

Aaron Maybin signs with Jets

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 16, 2012, 10:21 AM EDT

"As a restricted free agent tendered at the first-round level, Maybin’s contract is a one-year deal with a salary of $1.26 million.

In 2009, Maybin was viewed as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL draft, and the Bills selected him with the 11th overall pick. But Maybin was a huge disappointment in Buffalo, playing in 27 games without ever recording a single sack. After two seasons the Bills had seen enough, and they waived him during training camp last year." Fr. Story

[woodbuck27]

Here's a STORY for you:

It's all about Draft BUSTS.....

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/steelers-draft-bust-limas-sweed-may-not-be-done-in-the-nfl-yet/

Steelers draft bust WR Limas Sweed may not be done in the NFL yet

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 16, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/4/13/2947050/2012-nfl-free-agency-miami-dolphins-sign-patriots-lb-gary-guyton

2012 NFL Free Agency: Miami Dolphins Sign Former Patriots LB Gary Guyton

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/profile_images/353764/MiamiDolphins_tiny.jpg by Kevin Nogle (http://www.sbnation.com/users/Kevin%20Nogle) on Apr 13, 2012 6:12 PM EDT (http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/4/13/2947050/2012-nfl-free-agency-miami-dolphins-sign-patriots-lb-gary-guyton) in 2012 NFL Free Agency (http://www.thephinsider.com/section/2012-nfl-free-agency)

[MadScientist]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/broncos-will-release-ryan-mcbean/

Broncos will release Ryan McBean

I know it's woodbuck's job to post these links, but here is another to-be-suspended DL guy that should fit right in with the 2012 Packers DL.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/broncos-will-release-ryan-mcbean/

Broncos will release Ryan McBean

I know it's woodbuck's job to post these links, but here is another to-be-suspended DL guy that should fit right in with the 2012 Packers DL.

NO.

Thanks MadScientist for adding to this thread. I don't see it all.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/monday-morning-one-liners-118/

Monday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 16, 2012, 9:20 AM EDT

Includes:

"Examining the importance of the NFL schedule on the lives (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nfl-schedule-means-more-in-packers-country-fj50nf8-147530495.html) of Packers fans." fr. Story

[woodbuck27]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--nfl-offseason-winners-losers--peyton-manning-boosts-broncos--defections-hurt-colts.html?fb_action_ids=416857381657739&fb_action_types=news.reads&fb_ref=type%3Aread%2Cuser%3AHK2f-FJ8cMZnBejE-Xlye3Jm0A4&fb_source=other_multiline&code=AQDuYUE1_qyRJfwymCG1F8JxstQ7WOLb9ndspPlt7g4H2 2_ZzRSrAx-SlklWM16NMWS_mdQsACt1TjorIAKxtXpj83bpXZZqwybMMYyGK 2ctHIrkPkyS41W_e2SNeDZ8fhIXHmYQl-2YFyYjzdA1tL6JTLXzx7szJ2K7IYOt80V6F8WYeVUJUp6iXtzg cbdbISQ#_=_

RE: See middle of this Article for:

Top 20 remaining unrestricted free agents:

1. RB Cedric Benson: Benson posted his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season last year, proving to be durable after injury problems and rumors about his toughness emerged early in his career. Although all running backs wear out, Benson's late emergence indicates he appears to have time on the clock.

2. DE Andre Carter: He had 10 sacks in 14 games before a quad injury knocked him out for the rest of the season. Carter's career has been up and down, but anybody who's capable of double-digit sacks will be working if he wants to.

10. S Yeremiah Bell: His body can't take being on special teams and starting anymore, but that's what happens to everybody. If he's restricted to one or the other as a primary task, he still has some miles left in the tank.

[Brandon494]

^ Isnt that the article that was just posted?

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bgdVX?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=minnesota-vikings

Updated: April 20th, 2012 11:04am

http://www.1500espn.com/structurefiles/images/_img_fontgraphic.php?text=Free-agent+receiver+Jerome+Simpson+to+visit+Vikings+on+ Saturday&size=20&color=000000

by Tom Pelissero
1500ESPN.com

"The Minnesota Vikings aren't done looking at free-agent receivers just yet.

Jerome Simpson is scheduled to visit the Vikings on Saturday, ESPN reported (http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/193377099443220481).

Simpson, 26, is coming off the best of his four NFL seasons, with 50 catches for 725 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (14 starts) with Cincinnati." Story

[woodbuck27]

^ Isnt that the article that was just posted?

It sure is and it was my decision to include it in this Free Agent thread. (-:

Please....Note this posts focus. Thanks.

[woodbuck27]

Poll off of NFL network:

Poll


Who is the Biggest Free Agency Winner?

Denver Broncos (28%, 319 Votes)
Buffalo Bills (20%, 229 Votes)
Other (17%, 197 Votes)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13%, 149 Votes)
Packers/Giants (for doing basically nothing) (12%, 138 Votes)
Chicago Bears (7%, 85 Votes)
Washington Redskins (3%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 1,157

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bgyAz?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Lions make an offer to Ryan Grant

Posted by Michael David Smith on May 3, 2012, 3:10 PM EDT

"The agent for free agent running back Ryan Grant (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3252/ryan-grant) said before the draft that Grant didn’t have anything going on with his old team, the Packers, but did have some interest from other teams (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/17/ryan-grants-agent-says-theres-interest-but-not-in-green-bay/). Now another of those teams has been identified: The Lions, who have offered Grant a contract

Tim Twentyman writes at the Lions’ website that Grant has been offered a deal by the Lions (http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/05/03/source-lions-interested-in-rb-ryan-grant/), who are still trying to add depth at running back." Article

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/13/tim-hightower-will-rejoin-the-redskins/

Tim Hightower will rejoin the Redskins.

Posted by Mike Florio on May 13, 2012, 9:52 PM EDT

"Lost in the mountains in March, running back Tim Hightower has found his way back to the NFL.

Specifically, to the Redskins.

Per multiple reports (including one from Kelli Johnson of CSNWashington.com), Hightower has rejoined the Redskins, two months to the day after free agency opened." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7957761/tampa-bay-buccaneers-ship-kellen-winslow-seattle-seahawks-sign-dallas-clark

Bucs trade Kellen Winslow to the Seahawks, sign 'Free Agent' TE Dallas Clark.

Updated: May 22, 2012, 12:23 AM ET

ESPN.com news services

TAMPA, Fla. --

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4482/dallas-clark) to replace him.

Earlier in the day, Winslow told SiriusXM radio that first-year coach Greg Schiano was "kind of upset" that Winslow has not been working out with the team during the offseason.

"That's kind of shocking, but that's what it is," Winslow said, adding that Schiano told him the coach "would help me out with a trade."

Winslow has been one of Tampa Bay's best offensive players since being acquired from Cleveland in a trade three years ago. He had 77 receptions for 884 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, 66 catches for 730 yards and five TDs in 2010 and 75 receptions for 763 yards and two TDs in 2011." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://nfl.si.com/2012/04/20/top-10-remaining-nfl-free-agents/

Top 10 remaining NFL free agents

"Despite the rush to scoop up the premier free agents, the market remains stocked with players who could contribute in 2012. Many of those guys are coming off disappointing or injury-hindered seasons, but that doesn’t change the fact that a plethora of valuable veterans are still waiting for jobs.

We start our look at the best of the remaining free agents with a quick rundown of those who fell just outside the top 10." fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1198647-2012-nfl-free-agents-15-biggest-names-that-could-go-unsigned

2012 NFL Free Agents: 15 Biggest Names That Could Go Unsigned.

By Dan Van Wie (Featured Columnist) on May 30, 2012

"For the 15 NFL free agents in this presentation, there is a reasonable chance that none of them will be signed to a contract in 2012. In most cases, that could very well be the end of their NFL careers.

The reasons why these 15 players are not affiliated with any team range all across the board. Injuries, age, compensation, poor performance, weight issues and slowing down are all valid reasons for being passed over." Fr. Link