Looking ahead to Free Agency

[Freak Out]

Who from this years Practice Squad makes the roster next season?

[gbgary]

Who from this years Practice Squad makes the roster next season?

gurley, man!

[cheesner]

Flynn outplayed Rodgers in January, and Philbin loves the guy - how much we don't exactly know. For all we know, he loves him like a son - and not to be cruel or coarse, that could really mean something more than a pure football player trade, given the circumstances. There could be some major intangibles involved - there may be leverages that we don't know about.

Maybe, the "Sandusky Factor" at play here?

There is no way that Flynn leaves without Packers receiving something in return. A deal is made in the shadows, the tag is placed on Flynn, the trade is announced within a few days of trade 'open season'. Packers will get at least a high #2. I'm sure they will ask for a #1 + more, but I don't know if they will get it.

[Smeefers]

Yup, that is exactly what happened. The NFL no longer looks a coordinator jobs differently (which to me makes no sense) but they do for the mostly ceremonial title of "Assistant Head Coach."

The thing to remember is that most assistant coaches sign 2 year contracts. When their contract is up, they can go anywhere they want to. Most will not leave for a lateral position, because the old-boys network could make them pay for that later in their careers. On the other hand, leaving to be a coordinator is more readily accepted by the "network", or so it has been said.

I was under the impression that MM said if it was a career advancement, he would let the coordinator go. So it would be an improvement to go from qb coach to OC. I was also under the impression that it was written into contracts that our coordinators couldn't entertain offers from certain teams while under contract, the bears being one of those teams. That could be why he wasn't allowed to go to the bears as an OC but would be allowed to go to the Dolphins.

[Smidgeon]

I was under the impression that MM said if it was a career advancement, he would let the coordinator go. So it would be an improvement to go from qb coach to OC. I was also under the impression that it was written into contracts that our coordinators couldn't entertain offers from certain teams while under contract, the bears being one of those teams. That could be why he wasn't allowed to go to the bears as an OC but would be allowed to go to the Dolphins.

I actually think the Bears weren't considered for the same reason TT wouldn't trade Favre to the Vikings: the Packers won't do anything to benefit their division rivals.

[ThunderDan]

Right, but one has to imagine that if we let him go to the curb, he'll have motivation to head to MIA, and MIA might be willing to overspend a bit since they'll have personnel that know him a bit more intimately (as opposed to just watching him start 2 games).

But what if Seattle wants him and is willing to give a 2nd rounder to the Pack. Now as MIA you have to have Henne as your QB next year. Giving up a draft pick to get the guy you want isn't so bad.

[woodbuck27]

I forgot what a free agent is

To Ted Thompson it's a football 'player'... that's almost $FREE$.

[woodbuck27]

What about Landry? If Collins comes back and you sign Landry you would probably have the two fastest safeties in the league. Maybe we tag Flynn, they tag Landry and we trade both straight up?

It's magical.......

[Scott Campbell]

On the other hand, teams this year will know that GB has no interest at all in keeping Flynn for a year at $15 million.

That's true, but once he's tagged and he signs his tender, that line of thinking will be removed.

[woodbuck27]

Many Packers fans would share your happiness.

I'm curious as to whether you see this as plausible. I see some reasons why it might be but I still don't think it's likely:

1.) They do have some pretty cap heavy vets likely to be moved off the books and they have some space to work with in addition to that.
2.) Other players, particularly on D -- Tramon, Bishop, and Woodson -- have voiced a desire for a pass rusher. Not that I see those players making personnel decisions, but having the team behind bringing in a name and paying them obviously helps with the support of their leaders.
3.) Williams is coming off an injury year, perhaps dropping his price. Really depends on how the rest of the market sets up for him, tho. Chainsaw Dan is not likely to be in the bidding so that might change the field a bit.
4.) Ted has gone away from his base draft and develop at times (Woodson, Pickett) to pick up players he sees are needed
5.) Ted mentioned early in the process that he wouldn't be opposed to picking a big-name FA if he felt the team was a key piece or two away.

Still, boy I have a very hard time seeing this move materialize because the risk/reward might still be too heavy on the risk side.

"Ted mentioned early in the process that he wouldn't be opposed to picking a big-name FA if he felt the team was a key piece or two away."" denverYopper

Well ...if your correct; we can forget about TT and landing a FA talent this season as our team has certainly more than a coupla needs.

First we have to suffer the `Head Scratchin baloney`.

I can see the excuses now.

Well please.... some time.... as we wre pillaged of all that coaching talent.

Charles Woodson suddenly aged. Didn`t see that happening.

The loss of Nick Collins was crippling. We prayed he`s be fully recovered and back to speed.

We hoped that Chad Clifton would play two more seasons.

We were secure in our stable of RB`s.....and anyway Aaron Rodgers is MM`s Big Show.

Give our young CB`s one more season to get their confidence in a new defensive scheme with a new DC...as we decide if OUR current LBers are just hiding their strengths; really evaluate the loss of Cullen Jenkins and whether or not Neal will get err done up front or enter the `Weight watchers Program`to become a LB (slash) DE pass rushing hybride DEMON.

and Surely there is HOPE for AJ hawk..Ohh what a name...and pray or wait for a new Energy drink to come on the market to give him `the JUICE` we always knew he had when we drafted him.

On and on and on it will go season after season until the rust on the hinges of TT`s office door eliminates any possibiliity he will ever see the sun again.

What was the time between Super Bowl win number three and four, mmmm no sweat; loads of time to ponder it all.

I just really hope and pray that TT gets that sense of urgency we deserve to see and enjoy as PACKER fans.

GO Ted Thompson !

[Scott Campbell]

Woody hates Ted again.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Who are the available centers available in FA and the draft? To me it sounds like Wells wants to test the market, and he isn't going to give much of a hometown discount to the Packers. He talked about how he grew up wanting to play for the Titans, and they might have use for him. To me that means there's a good chance he's gone.

[ND72]

something to think on before we really go ass over tea-kettle for a FA...Matthews, Raji, and Rodgers all have pay days coming, as well as Finley and Wells this year. What about others? Jennings?

[denverYooper]

Rodgers recruiting if Packers enter market:

"Green Bay is becoming a more desirable place, I've got to think," Rodgers said. "It's not the same place that Chris Canty refused to take a trip to unless there was a contract in place. … We haven't really been a big free agent team. That being said, I think there's a good possibility that we might go out and get somebody on the defensive side of the ball, or as we've done in the past, use one of our top draft picks to pick maybe an outside rusher or maybe a defensive back."

Sounds like he's going to the Pro Bowl mainly to do some glad handing.

[Smidgeon]

Rodgers recruiting if Packers enter market:



Sounds like he's going to the Pro Bowl mainly to do some glad handing.

I wouldn't say "mainly". I would characterize it more of a "as long as he's there" sort of thing. He's stated before that he considers the pro-bowl an honor and would play if he could.