Packers Will Have To Cut Players

[Fritz]

Here's the Lancelot Link (Secret Chimp).

Does anyone at all remember that show?

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=451492&start=0

[pbmax]

Here's the Lancelot Link (Secret Chimp).

Does anyone at all remember that show?

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB...451492&start=0

If Waldo is right, then that option bonus must have been guaranteed.

[Patler]

The significance of the June 1 cutoff had been diminished in recent years by allowing teams to designate a specific number of veterans for release and having bonus acceleration occur in the second year even if they were released before June 1. I think they were allowed to do it with 2 or 3 veterans. The thing I am not sure of is if it was applicable to a rookie contract.

If the "second year" option is still available and used by the Packers, there would be no acceleration in 2011 (or 2012 because it is the final year anyway). The savings in 2011 would be his salary ($650,000) and his unpaid bonus ($575,000) for a savings $1,225,000. Worrying about how much his replacement costs is somewhat irrelevant because that exists whenever a layer is let go. Chances are it will be a lot less than the $1.225 million Harrell would cost. It could be one of the rookies that have to be signed anyway. By releasing Harrell the Packers have that much more to give to another player or players. It would free up $1.225 million to sign the rookies with.

[Fritz]

I am, without any solid reason or proof, in Harrell's corner. Keep him. One last time. Let him compete with Lawrence "Justa" Guy and Jarious Wynn (whom the Packers, remember, cut last year before the season started).

[Patler]

With reference to Wilhelm:

Did the Packers claim him (off waivers) for that figure? Or did they sign him to the vet minimum after he cleared waivers? I don't think they would have inherited that salary--unless they claimed him off waivers. It appears they didn't claim him.

I think Wilhelm was picked up after the trade deadline. For a vet with >4 years service his contract goes with him in that situation. The Packers had to assume his existing contract.

[red]

I am, without any solid reason or proof, in Harrell's corner. Keep him. One last time. Let him compete with Lawrence "Justa" Guy and Jarious Wynn (whom the Packers, remember, cut last year before the season started).

i see no reason why we shouldn't just give him a chance this year. but if he so much as breaks a finger nail, let him go

[Fritz]

Me and Red, all we are saying, is give him a chance.

Okay now, let's all lock arms and sing. "All we are saying, is give him a chance!"

I'm with ya, Red. This is it. One more shot, and if it works, they've got a rotational guy who's better than Jarius Wynn (at least that's who got cut for Harrell last year). If the guy gets hurt, his NFL career is over.

[pbmax]

Boo-boo by Silverstein.

JSO reports releasing Justin Harrell (not the poster) would save $1.25 million. Waldo at another forum that Mad probably doesn't want me to mention (Football's Future) had him down for far less savings.

Since Spoon's number is simply his bonus plus salary, he seems to have missed the acceleration.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/126225798.html

[Bretsky]

i see no reason why we shouldn't just give him a chance this year. but if he so much as breaks a finger nail, let him go

frickin fruitcake; might as well start the Bring back da Fraud Club
ditch him

[imscott72]

I'm also in the "bring back Harrell" fan club. As much as it pains me to say this, they should let Tausch go and save the 4+M. That's just way too much for someone that has a lot of miles on the tires. When Harrell is healthy he's shown he can contribute.

[Fritz]

Why not let him compete? Or ask him to renegotiate. I can't imagine at this point anyone would pay him a million dollars guaranteed.

[Iron Mike]

Looks like they won't be cutting Mason Crosby......

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/126242738.html

[pittstang5]

On Harell...

Didn't he tear his ACL? Will he even be able to play? If he is, he's not going to be 100%.

[smuggler]

I'm surprised that they didn't offer Harrell a minimum contract at least during camp. I mean, if it's free to kick the tires, why not? But I guess it's just a bit of a sore spot by now. I expect if he actually gets another shot, he will make a roster (if healthy). He was talented and had a good heart, but his body betrayed him (and us).

[MJZiggy]

I thought he had a roster bonus coming due. I think they're betting on him not getting other offers and bringing him back to camp for vet minimum to see what's left of him.