Packers sign 3 draft picks

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Devin Frischknecht? Is that some kind of Yiddish sausage? Or is it an adjective?

"Hey, buddy, order the Frischknecht. It's really good at this deli."

"Hey, don't get all Frischknecht with me, willya?"

White people crack Ty up. Yiddish is a language, not a culture, people, or region.

[Scott Campbell]

I see. It makes little sense then, as I don't see the incentive in waiting until TC to sign if they are participating in OTA's unsigned. In fact, I see it as a potential disaster for them. If they are allowed to participate, it seems it would be in their best interest to sign as quickly as possible in case something happens. Once they sign the contract, the guaranteed money guaranteed. Even if they get injured before camp starts, as long as there is a signed contract. Why wait?

I think you see many agents paranoid about signing early, because the market hasn't been set yet for their clients draft position. If they blindly negotiate a below market deal, that will be used against them by other agents when recruiting new clients.

[Fritz]

Devin Frischknecht? Is that some kind of Yiddish sausage? Or is it an adjective?

"Hey, buddy, order the Frischknecht. It's really good at this deli."

"Hey, don't get all Frischknecht with me, willya?"

White people crack Ty up. Yiddish is a language, not a culture, people, or region.

Sorry, Ty. But language and culture are all tied up, and Yiddish is more than just a language.

You want that I should pretend otherwise? Go on, Ty, go find a nice girl already, and take her out for some Frischknecht.

[Joemailman]

There may be no such thing as a Yiddish sausage, but there is a Yiddish word, karlatz, which means sausage. I found a recipe for karlatznach, which means little sausage. http://books.google.com/books?id=Tn0...esult&resnum=1

I'm guessing that Frischknecht has enjoyed some karlatznach in his time. By the way Frischknecht is a Yiddish word which means Camp body.

[Scott Campbell]

.........................karlatznach, which means little sausage.

I think Harlan's been wondering what to call it.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Devin Frischknecht? Is that some kind of Yiddish sausage? Or is it an adjective?

"Hey, buddy, order the Frischknecht. It's really good at this deli."

"Hey, don't get all Frischknecht with me, willya?"

White people crack Ty up. Yiddish is a language, not a culture, people, or region.

Sorry, Ty. But language and culture are all tied up, and Yiddish is more than just a language.

You want that I should pretend otherwise? Go on, Ty, go find a nice girl already, and take her out for some Frischknecht.

Language and culture and tied up, but there are no Yiddish people. And, in this country you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who even speaks it...about 5% can do so.

Yiddish is but one of many high german languages. And, my white Xian friend, yiddish is the yiddish word for jewish.

But, if we want to go that way...which yiddish are you referring to? Are you suggesting that romanian yiddish were the same as german yiddish.

Considering that you tried to make a joke that was poor..jews and sausage you should just give up.

But, i'm sure you are a jew and are more knowledgeable about it.

If ty was going to take out a nice girl (proper usage of speaking jewish) he would take her out for some kreplach, knishes, blintzes, tsimmis and finish with some mandel broit.

[Sparkey]

On the other hand, there are reasons for the team to hang on to a few million dollars for an extra 2-3 months if they can.

But they are intending to spend that money on the players they draft. And especially as far as first rounders are concerned, aren't their rookie salaries generally predetermined based on draft position anyway? I guess it would make sense if there were a better use for that money over the summer, but since they wouldn't spend it until a contract was signed anyway, what does the team have to gain by waiting?

Interest .........

[Gunakor]

On the other hand, there are reasons for the team to hang on to a few million dollars for an extra 2-3 months if they can.

But they are intending to spend that money on the players they draft. And especially as far as first rounders are concerned, aren't their rookie salaries generally predetermined based on draft position anyway? I guess it would make sense if there were a better use for that money over the summer, but since they wouldn't spend it until a contract was signed anyway, what does the team have to gain by waiting?

Interest .........

I know, as Patler pointed that out earlier. It makes sense. Though it is easy to overlook, seeing as how it's such a small amount of money (as Patler also pointed out). When you are talking about a payroll of over 100 million, 10 grand doesn't even show up as a blip on the radar. I hadn't even considered it, but it makes sense.

[pbmax]

I see. It makes little sense then, as I don't see the incentive in waiting until TC to sign if they are participating in OTA's unsigned. In fact, I see it as a potential disaster for them. If they are allowed to participate, it seems it would be in their best interest to sign as quickly as possible in case something happens. Once they sign the contract, the guaranteed money guaranteed. Even if they get injured before camp starts, as long as there is a signed contract. Why wait?

Every draft pick sign a letter of understanding with the team (or league-not sure) that specifies that in the event of an injury prior to their contract being signed or training camp, that they will be guaranteed a market contract based on the picks around them in the traditional slotting system. So until camp, there is no hurry from a risk perspective other than the normal risk associated with football injuries. It is in essence an insurance policy.

Higher round picks take additional insurance against lost wages or other income such as endorsements or public appearances.

[Scott Campbell]

I know, as Patler pointed that out earlier. It makes sense. Though it is easy to overlook, seeing as how it's such a small amount of money (as Patler also pointed out). When you are talking about a payroll of over 100 million, 10 grand doesn't even show up as a blip on the radar. I hadn't even considered it, but it makes sense.

One usually isn't given the opportunity to manage large amounts of money unless they have first been good at managing small amounts of money.

[Gunakor]

I know, as Patler pointed that out earlier. It makes sense. Though it is easy to overlook, seeing as how it's such a small amount of money (as Patler also pointed out). When you are talking about a payroll of over 100 million, 10 grand doesn't even show up as a blip on the radar. I hadn't even considered it, but it makes sense.

One usually isn't given the opportunity to manage large amounts of money unless they have first been good at managing small amounts of money.

I wasn't suggesting Thompson wasn't good at managing small amounts of money. Not at all. I am envious of his money management skills. Very much so as a matter of fact. It's just that I hadn't considered 10 thousand in interest on 3 million sitting in the bank. It makes sense, I just hadn't thought of it.

[Fritz]

Devin Frischknecht? Is that some kind of Yiddish sausage? Or is it an adjective?

"Hey, buddy, order the Frischknecht. It's really good at this deli."

"Hey, don't get all Frischknecht with me, willya?"

White people crack Ty up. Yiddish is a language, not a culture, people, or region.

Sorry, Ty. But language and culture are all tied up, and Yiddish is more than just a language.

You want that I should pretend otherwise? Go on, Ty, go find a nice girl already, and take her out for some Frischknecht.

Language and culture and tied up, but there are no Yiddish people. And, in this country you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who even speaks it...about 5% can do so.

Yiddish is but one of many high german languages. And, my white Xian friend, yiddish is the yiddish word for jewish.

But, if we want to go that way...which yiddish are you referring to? Are you suggesting that romanian yiddish were the same as german yiddish.

Considering that you tried to make a joke that was poor..jews and sausage you should just give up.

But, i'm sure you are a jew and are more knowledgeable about it.

If ty was going to take out a nice girl (proper usage of speaking jewish) he would take her out for some kreplach, knishes, blintzes, tsimmis and finish with some mandel broit.

And Jewish isn't a culture?

You are knowledgeable, Tyrone, moreson than I, but not exactly correct on this particular point.

Also, I am not sure how my joke about Frischknecht was poor. Do you mean in poor taste somehow? Jewish New York was/is famous for its delicatessens, and the use of the "kn" in that name, as in "kn" does suggest the segment of old New York that consisted of the immigrants who spoke Yiddish, many of them German, which is a language that also offers the "kn" usage.

But we quibble over small matters while TT ponders a long term extension for DD at millions and millions a year. This could precipitate a seismic eruption on Packerrats, if you and Paco join forces in an anti-TT crusade.

So enough of this already!