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Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. The 2011 draft happens after the the current CBA would expire completely. So we'd be facing a lockout, a walkout, or the owners unilaterally instituting work rules and inviting the players to come and participate in which case the draft would be illegal.Originally posted by cheesnerDoes anyone know if there still be compensatory picks in next years draft for free agents we loose this season? Or does the current CBA status not allow?</delurk>
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Jumping the gun a bit, are we?Originally posted by justanotherpackfanLooks like these are all done deals:
Peppers to Bears
Kampman to Seahawks
Clifton to Redskins
Vanden Bosch to Detroit"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
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yup except on Vanden Bosch: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/D...n-Bosch-030510Originally posted by FritzJumping the gun a bit, are we?Originally posted by justanotherpackfanLooks like these are all done deals:
Peppers to Bears
Kampman to Seahawks
Clifton to Redskins
Vanden Bosch to Detroit
Clifton has to meet with the Skins...my guess is he is gone because they will pay him like Flozel a couple of years ago
Peppers agent said he is going to see two other teams besides the bears...whoever gets him will OVERPAY big time...Haynseworth comes to mind here.
Kamp...well I hope the guy gets some cash but I cannot believe that the Vikes aren't going after him really...they like our cast offs.Swede: My expertise in this area is extensive. The essential difference between a "battleship" and an "aircraft carrier" is that an aircraft carrier requires five direct hits to sink, but it takes only four direct hits to sink a battleship.
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This.Originally posted by FritzDo I want Clifton back for a year or maybe two? Yes, I do. Do I want TT to do whatever it takes, paying to match what sounds like it might be a 3-4 year deal for lots and lots and lots of dough? A deal that very likely Clifton wouldn't be able to play out? No, I don't.
I think it has more to do with the years and structure of the deal than the yearly money figure. It's hard see Cliffy lasting two years, much less three or four.
Clffy and his agent may get his guaranteed money up as high as possible, which would make 2010's uncapped year (possibly Cliffy's last) cost a hell of a lot more than whatever his annual figure is.
You can't blame Cliffy for trying to get the best deal he can, and it appears he may be in a good spot, but you can't blame Thompson for looking out for the Packers interests either. Say no to a long-term deal and big upfront money to Clifton. That's exactly the kind of deal to avoid for a declining 33-year-old LT with the injury history he has.
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I've read conflicting reports. Apparently, teams have drafted LTs like crazy in recent years, and Washington is the only NFC team that is desperate for one. Clifton has been here 10 years, he's a quiet guy that seems to like small town Green Bay, and he probably appreciates a coach that gives him time off every week. If we can get close to Washington's numbers, Clifton may indeed be back.Originally posted by Tony OdayClifton to Redskins
I think we can handle losing either Tauscher or Clifton, but not both. (I'd rather lose Tauscher though because I like Lang at RT more than LT.)
Either way I see us making OT our #1 priority in the draft. The only difference is whether that high draft pick will be expected to play immediately or not."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
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Tony, the Vikes can't yet. Top 4 finish means no FA unless you lose one first of equal value or less. Or to guys that we're released.Originally posted by Tony Odayyup except on Vanden Bosch: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/D...n-Bosch-030510Originally posted by FritzJumping the gun a bit, are we?Originally posted by justanotherpackfanLooks like these are all done deals:
Peppers to Bears
Kampman to Seahawks
Clifton to Redskins
Vanden Bosch to Detroit
Clifton has to meet with the Skins...my guess is he is gone because they will pay him like Flozel a couple of years ago
Peppers agent said he is going to see two other teams besides the bears...whoever gets him will OVERPAY big time...Haynseworth comes to mind here.
Kamp...well I hope the guy gets some cash but I cannot believe that the Vikes aren't going after him really...they like our cast offs.
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So are the purple faithful eagerly awaiting the departure of Chester Taylor, so they can now sign somebody?Originally posted by mngolf19
Tony, the Vikes can't yet. Top 4 finish means no FA unless you lose one first of equal value or less. Or to guys that we're released.</delurk>
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There are restrictions on the salary of the deal they do though. See mission's link to pft.Originally posted by Lurker64So are the purple faithful eagerly awaiting the departure of Chester Taylor, so they can now sign somebody?Originally posted by mngolf19
Tony, the Vikes can't yet. Top 4 finish means no FA unless you lose one first of equal value or less. Or to guys that we're released.
Scratch that. Go to this: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-sign-one-ufa/Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
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Jim Sorgi cut by Colts according to PFT.
Bring him home. The conversations with Hawk about their alma maters might be awkward, but it'll be worth it.Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
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Okay, brace yourself because this is earth shattering...Packers release Montgomery and Giordano http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/86680302.htmlI can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen
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