chillar signs extension

[Bretsky]

good to have him signed; to me he seems like a 3-4MIL a year guy so first impression was we overpaid.......but we always have plenty of money so might as well use it.

I'm on board

[Lurker64]

I'm not clear on Collin's contract situation? I know it depends on CBA/no-CBA next year. This is his 5th year in the league, 2010 will be his sixth.

Here's my understanding, can someone correct me if I'm wrong?

If there is no CBA, he is an RFA or an exclusive rights FA? Either way, we can match any offer he gets.
If there is a CBA, he is an FA, but what kind of FA? Is he a full blown UFA?

If there is no new CBA, he's a URFA. If there is one, he's a RFA.

I figure the plan for Thompson currently is to tender him at the highest RFA tender if there is no CBA, and franchise him if there is a CBA. Either way it gives him a year to work on a longer term extension, while ensuring he is a Packer in the meantime.