Driver already has the all-time Packer record for yards. 10,000 is a nice round milestone, and I hope he gets it this year because he deserves all the accolades that come his way. If he doesn't get it though, I don't think he'll be around next year.
There are some cap pressures coming and younger guys in their prime that need to be re-upped. Driver's not getting any better at 36/37 and he's grossly overpaid for his role. He has a big roster bonus that I don't think Thompson will pay next year given the young talent at receiver and the other young guys like Rodgers, Matthews, Jennings and others who are going to command a lot of coin sooner than later.
Thompson will have to make a lot of tough decisions, but while it's emotional to say goodbye to a legend, it's really a pretty easy decision I think. A long reception will go a long way for Donald. They've become rare for him, but hopefully he's got one more broken tackle or kickstand-stop-and-go left in him this year yet.
There are some cap pressures coming and younger guys in their prime that need to be re-upped. Driver's not getting any better at 36/37 and he's grossly overpaid for his role. He has a big roster bonus that I don't think Thompson will pay next year given the young talent at receiver and the other young guys like Rodgers, Matthews, Jennings and others who are going to command a lot of coin sooner than later.
Thompson will have to make a lot of tough decisions, but while it's emotional to say goodbye to a legend, it's really a pretty easy decision I think. A long reception will go a long way for Donald. They've become rare for him, but hopefully he's got one more broken tackle or kickstand-stop-and-go left in him this year yet.



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