Fritz
04-26-2013, 05:18 PM
The NFL Network is reporting that the Green Bay Packers have traded their second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth round picks in the 2013 draft, all for future picks beginning in 2016.
"After signing Aaron, we just can't afford to pay guys right now," said Ted Thompson, Packer GM. "We think we can afford to pay a seventh rounder and a couple UDFA's, so we're really beating the bushes for some hidden talent."
Reportedly the Packers did not want any picks until 2016 because they feel the salary cap will go up by then after a new TV deal, and perhaps at that point the team will be able to afford to pay other players, besides Rodgers and Matthews, more than the NFL minimums for rookies and vets.
In addition, Jermichael Finley has tweeted that his agent has informed him he should put his Green Bay house on the market this fall, as it will be his last with the team. According to a source inside Lombardi Avenue, the team has quietly informed James Jones, BJ Raji, Tramon Williams, and Jordy Nelson that this season will be their last with the team.
Finally, it is being reported that AJ Hawk has agreed to restructure his contract once more. The new deal is for five years and pays him $12.75/hour.
"After signing Aaron, we just can't afford to pay guys right now," said Ted Thompson, Packer GM. "We think we can afford to pay a seventh rounder and a couple UDFA's, so we're really beating the bushes for some hidden talent."
Reportedly the Packers did not want any picks until 2016 because they feel the salary cap will go up by then after a new TV deal, and perhaps at that point the team will be able to afford to pay other players, besides Rodgers and Matthews, more than the NFL minimums for rookies and vets.
In addition, Jermichael Finley has tweeted that his agent has informed him he should put his Green Bay house on the market this fall, as it will be his last with the team. According to a source inside Lombardi Avenue, the team has quietly informed James Jones, BJ Raji, Tramon Williams, and Jordy Nelson that this season will be their last with the team.
Finally, it is being reported that AJ Hawk has agreed to restructure his contract once more. The new deal is for five years and pays him $12.75/hour.