One Exec "Packers Have Much Work To Do"

[Brandon494]

I think that's the crux of the argument. It will come down to how easy Jennings is to replace, and how much of a drop off there is between him and the rest of the WR's on the roster. If there's a big dropoff, I think he stays. But if were loaded at WR, all bets are off. IMO.

Where have you been the past few seasons? Jennings is a top 5 talent. Nelson had a breakout year and all but it's not even close.

[Brandon494]

I don't think anyone is saying Bulaga will break the bank, but there are many players coming up soon for deals. It's not realistic to think that all of them will be retained.

I guarntee they will, only guy I could see leaving is Finley and we would trade him before we let him walk.

[ThunderDan]

Just like you guys thought Sitton would make top dollar? Buluga is nice and all but he's no Joe Thomas.

Bulaga also doesn't play LT so you don't have to worry about Joe Thomas money.

The reality is you have to turnover your roster in the NFL or be left in the dust. Sherman proved that by resigning veterans over and over and restructuring until there was no more room to sign Wahle and Marco. With the salary cap there are only so many superstars your team can afford. If you keep too many you have to have players making close to the league minimum or 5th round rookies to start. In today's NFL you have to decide who you are going to pay the big bucks to and then figure out who to resign early for less money and who you are going to draft to replace the Jenkins and Colledge's of the world.

[Zool]

I guarntee they will, only guy I could see leaving is Finley and we would trade him before we let him walk.

What do I get if your guarantee fails?

[Scott Campbell]

Buluga is nice and all but he's no Joe Thomas.

There are 21 NFL tackles that have deals averaging $5M/year or more. So even halfway decent players at that position are tying up a lot of cap space.

[Scott Campbell]

Where have you been the past few seasons? Jennings is a top 5 talent.

I disagree.

[Brandon494]

Bulaga also doesn't play LT so you don't have to worry about Joe Thomas money.

The reality is you have to turnover your roster in the NFL or be left in the dust. Sherman proved that by resigning veterans over and over and restructuring until there was no more room to sign Wahle and Marco. With the salary cap there are only so many superstars your team can afford. If you keep too many you have to have players making close to the league minimum or 5th round rookies to start. In today's NFL you have to decide who you are going to pay the big bucks to and then figure out who to resign early for less money and who you are going to draft to replace the Jenkins and Colledge's of the world.

Resigning veterans? More like signing a big FA bust like Joe Johnson. Exactly the Jenkins and Colledges of the world. You let those guys go, you dont let Jennings, Clay, or Raji walk. Jenkins was an older and often injuries player and Colledge was overrated. You can't say that about those guys. Also Raji was a top 10 pick so he's new deal will be simliar to what he has now.

[Brandon494]

I disagree.

Name your top ten WRs in the league and if you disagree then why do you think he'll be hard to resign.

[Brandon494]

What do I get if your guarantee fails?

You can bump this thread and give me a "I told ya so".

[Brandon494]

Partially solved. I think there will still be a pretty significant gap between Driver's salary and his replacement - even after he restructures.

Maybe one million and exactly whats that going to add to the team?

[Zool]

You can bump this thread and give me a "I told ya so".

I'm not really an I told you so kind of guy. I'd rather you be right in this case.

Or I'd rather this draft yield 5 starters who are equal to or better than the vets coming up for renewal.

[Brandon494]

There are 21 NFL tackles that have deals averaging $5M/year or more. So even halfway decent players at that position are tying up a lot of cap space.

5M sounds about right and by that time Saturday will be off the roster and we'll have someone with a rookie salary starting at center. See how it works now?

[Pugger]

I disagree.

Over at footballsfuture.com you'll find guys posting there who are fans of other teams who seem to think Jennings a top 5 WR.

[Scott Campbell]

Name your top ten WRs in the league and if you disagree then why do you think he'll be hard to resign.

Calvin
Fitz
Welker
R. White

Then there's about 10 or 15 guys that seem pretty interchangeable to me.

[ThunderDan]

5M sounds about right and by that time Saturday will be off the roster and we'll have someone with a rookie salary starting at center. See how it works now?

Isn't that what I just said that you disagreed with? A veteran leaving and a rookie or first contract guy taking his place. Locking up your superstars. Hmmmm.... maybe you should actually read what people are posting.