woodbuck27
03-12-2013, 04:09 AM
I didn't know where to drop this information so decided to start a new thread that begins a discussion on the needs of all 32 NFL teams.
The Article I've LINKED (please see below) and may still be a work in progress; begins discussing the NFCN's team needs based on the authors addition on March 7, 2013. Most here are well aware of 'the Green Bay Packers' most pressing needs. I decided to post this to give all a broader view of NFL team needs as some here may be interested.
The author, Nate Davis, USA TODAY Sports, has provided his views on the AFC Division and NFCE Division team needs in this LINK.
I'll post the authors view of the Green Bay Packers needs first. Leave it to you to search through the LINK's for the rest of the NFCN and NFL team needs as they may be found.
"A snapshot of each team's roster and considerations heading into free agency, which officially begins March 12, 2013 at 4 p.m. ET "
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Prominent free agents: RB Cedric Benson, C/G Evan Dietrich-Smith (restricted), RB Ryan Grant, WR Greg Jennings, ILB Brad Jones, CB Sam Shields (restricted), OLB Erik Walden, DB Charles Woodson (released).
Issues:
" Woodson's leadership will be missed, but his release did provide funds GM Ted Thompson will need. It will be tough to part with Jennings, too, but Green Bay's wideout depth softens the blow. Rest and recuperation alone should help this club with tackles Bryan Bulaga and Derek Sherrod expected back on offense and linebackers Desmond Bishop and Nick Perry among the defensive reinforcements. Thompson is typically extremely selective in free agency, and that's unlikely to change now.
Our advice: It's fun to ponder Steven Jackson or even Shonn Greene elevating an ineffective ground game, but it's hard to envision Thompson pulling the trigger on any player who puts even a modest dent into the pay scale. The Pack has close to $10 million worth of space, but pass rusher extraordinaire Clay Matthews, nose tackle B.J. Raji and wideout James Jones head a list of players who can hit the market in 2014. And quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't chirping about a below-market contract, but it could become the elephant in the room at some point. Translation: Thompson should keep rewarding his guys and target a tailback and fresh depth at draft time. "
If your interested in determining this authors opinion on the needs of the other NFL teams. Please use this LINK to begin. I'll look to provide an update on the authors view of the NFCS and NFCW team needs as I determine if that exists.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/07/nfc-east-free-agency-preview-bears-lions-packers-vikings/1971137/
GO PACK GO !
The Article I've LINKED (please see below) and may still be a work in progress; begins discussing the NFCN's team needs based on the authors addition on March 7, 2013. Most here are well aware of 'the Green Bay Packers' most pressing needs. I decided to post this to give all a broader view of NFL team needs as some here may be interested.
The author, Nate Davis, USA TODAY Sports, has provided his views on the AFC Division and NFCE Division team needs in this LINK.
I'll post the authors view of the Green Bay Packers needs first. Leave it to you to search through the LINK's for the rest of the NFCN and NFL team needs as they may be found.
"A snapshot of each team's roster and considerations heading into free agency, which officially begins March 12, 2013 at 4 p.m. ET "
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Prominent free agents: RB Cedric Benson, C/G Evan Dietrich-Smith (restricted), RB Ryan Grant, WR Greg Jennings, ILB Brad Jones, CB Sam Shields (restricted), OLB Erik Walden, DB Charles Woodson (released).
Issues:
" Woodson's leadership will be missed, but his release did provide funds GM Ted Thompson will need. It will be tough to part with Jennings, too, but Green Bay's wideout depth softens the blow. Rest and recuperation alone should help this club with tackles Bryan Bulaga and Derek Sherrod expected back on offense and linebackers Desmond Bishop and Nick Perry among the defensive reinforcements. Thompson is typically extremely selective in free agency, and that's unlikely to change now.
Our advice: It's fun to ponder Steven Jackson or even Shonn Greene elevating an ineffective ground game, but it's hard to envision Thompson pulling the trigger on any player who puts even a modest dent into the pay scale. The Pack has close to $10 million worth of space, but pass rusher extraordinaire Clay Matthews, nose tackle B.J. Raji and wideout James Jones head a list of players who can hit the market in 2014. And quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't chirping about a below-market contract, but it could become the elephant in the room at some point. Translation: Thompson should keep rewarding his guys and target a tailback and fresh depth at draft time. "
If your interested in determining this authors opinion on the needs of the other NFL teams. Please use this LINK to begin. I'll look to provide an update on the authors view of the NFCS and NFCW team needs as I determine if that exists.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/07/nfc-east-free-agency-preview-bears-lions-packers-vikings/1971137/
GO PACK GO !