Ryan Pickett is a VERY smart man!

[Patler]

From a Packers.com article:

"Another important reason led Pickett to sign with the Packers. His wife Jennifer fell in love with Green Bay during their initial visit.

"My wife really enjoyed it when she came," he said. "We've got to keep the boss happy."


Smart man!

[Deputy Nutz]

What are the salary cap ramifications of Picketts deal?

[HarveyWallbangers]

What are the salary cap ramifications of Picketts deal?

It's frontloaded.

They used a big roster bonus--instead of a signing bonus--to have the hit on this year's cap. It's pretty affordable after this year. The deal averages out to $3.4M/year, but the 2006 cap number is $5M. He only got a $0.50M signing bonus, so if he were to be cut in future years, the Packers wouldn't get hurt on the cap.

Ryan Pickett, STL, 4 – GB (5y/$17M; $0.50M SB; 2006 cap number: $5.0M)