Raiders to release Kameron Wimbley

[wist43]

Well, I just read the JSO article on Walden... M3 saying they're going to go with Jones and Lattimore.

So, we're covered

[woodbuck27]

Wimbley will be closer to $12 million per year in his next contract than he will to $4 mil.

Wow ! $12 Million$ !

Is he worth that much CAP? I thought that $4 Million$ was a tad light.

[pbmax]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/titans-kamerion-wimbley-agree-to-five-year-deal/

5 years, 35 million (avg $7 mil/yr). $11.5 million in his first year. $13.5 guaranteed.

[Cheesehead Craig]

That's more than the Pack had available to sign him.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ive-year-deal/

5 years, 35 million (avg $7 mil/yr). $11.5 million in his first year. $13.5 guaranteed.

OK He's a Tennessee Titan. I have work to do. I believe the Titans did pretty well. The Titans plan to use him as a full-time defensive end. He had planned to visit two other teams before signing with Tennesee. Maybe Ted Thompson pursed him?

I simply want to know that Ted Thompson is very busy. OUR team needs fixing and it's up to him to do all the front end work. His way of bringing in no talent players is not holding up our defense.

I'm neglecting the Free Agency thread. Losing track of recent events.

[wist43]

Jones and Lattimore...

We're going to get heavy doses of Jones, Lattimore, and Walden - all is well

[Guiness]

If the WR pipeline keeps flowing with young talent in GB, in view of what some WRs got for contracts this year, it might be difficult or unwise to pay what it will cost to keep Jennings anyway.

Been thinking (but not saying) that for a while. We've got depth at WR. If there's a spot we can clear some salary without a big drop-off, it's at WR.

I know he's very good to elite, and the three behind him will probably not measure up to him...but the Pack would be in better shape than if they lost Raji or Mathews. It might be a decision that has to be made.

[woodbuck27]

Been thinking (but not saying) that for a while. We've got depth at WR. If there's a spot we can clear some salary without a big drop-off, it's at WR.

I know he's very good to elite, and the three behind him will probably not measure up to him...but the Pack would be in better shape than if they lost Raji or Mathews. It might be a decision that has to be made.

My greater concern is what will be the cost to our CAP to make Aaron Rodgers a PACKER for life.

I'm not at all concerned with whether or not we retain Greg Jennings. There will be other speedy guys that can run routes and catch Aaron Rodgers well thrown pass's.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm not sure the pipeline is that great. They have a lot of decent players, but Jennings is the straw the stirs the drink. Without Jennings, the other guys don't look as good. They should be able to keep Matthews, Rodgers, and Jennings. You keep your elite players. It's why Thompson has the model that he has. It's why he doesn't overpay for average FAs.

[Guiness]

I'm not sure the pipeline is that great. They have a lot of decent players, but Jennings is the straw the stirs the drink. Without Jennings, the other guys don't look as good. They should be able to keep Matthews, Rodgers, and Jennings. You keep your elite players. It's why Thompson has the model that he has. It's why he doesn't overpay for average FAs.

But Mathews, Jennings, Raji and Rodgers? That could cause problems. If the first three average $10mil/year (could easily happen) and Rodger's pushes $18million (Brady averages 18, Eli 16, details of Peyton and Brees to come) that's getting towards 40% of the cap. And that's before you have to pay a left tackle.

[Upnorth]

If the WR pipeline keeps flowing with young talent in GB, in view of what some WRs got for contracts this year, it might be difficult or unwise to pay what it will cost to keep Jennings anyway.

The talent and depth of our WR and QB may make GJ cheaper than what the market dictates. When he went down this year our passing game did not suffer tremendously. I think GJ is a great talent, but the rest of our talent might discount his value to other teams.

[Upnorth]

But Mathews, Jennings, Raji and Rodgers? That could cause problems. If the first three average $10mil/year (could easily happen) and Rodger's pushes $18million (Brady averages 18, Eli 16, details of Peyton and Brees to come) that's getting towards 40% of the cap. And that's before you have to pay a left tackle.

If we can only sign 3 of the 4 you mention, I would leave Jennings out. I don't want to but if we are cash strapped, to me WR are far more expendable that DE or OLB.

[gbgary]

Jones and Lattimore...

We're going to get heavy doses of Jones, Lattimore, and Walden - all is well

walden is/was talking/visiting with dal i heard.

[Patler]

I'm not sure the pipeline is that great. They have a lot of decent players, but Jennings is the straw the stirs the drink. Without Jennings, the other guys don't look as good. They should be able to keep Matthews, Rodgers, and Jennings. You keep your elite players. It's why Thompson has the model that he has. It's why he doesn't overpay for average FAs.

Jennings makes the offense better (or different); but I doubt it will devolve into an average passing game if he leaves. Rodgers is the straw that stirs this drink, not Jennings. The drink he stirs may change based on the ingredients available, but it will be well-stirred even without Jennings, in my opinion.

[Upnorth]

Jennings makes the offense better (or different); but I doubt it will devolve into an average passing game if he leaves. Rodgers is the straw that stirs this drink, not Jennings. The drink he stirs may change based on the ingredients available, but it will be well-stirred even without Jennings, in my opinion.

I always thought of Rodgers as a 'shaken, not stirred' kinda guy!