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    Morgan Burnett - Time to Re-Up?

    Report: Packers working on extension for Morgan Burnett
    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/report-packers-working-on-extension-for-morgan-burnett/#comments
    Packers safety Morgan Burnett more than doubled his salary for the 2013 season by reaching incentives in the rookie deal he signed after being drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft.


    We've heard the packers having "discussions" to extend the likes of Sam Shields & BJ Raji, however these two of course have not gotten deals and TT wants them to play before pay. I wholeheartedly agree with TT on the decision to wait on these two. Raji lacks consistency and drive; Shields is at a position where we have tremendous depth and it is up in the air whether he will be second-half 2012 Shields or 2011 disappointing Shields.

    Burnett is interesting. He is already solid, and the general consensus is that he will only improve and approach Nick Collins' status, although he will never be our beloved Nick Collins.

    Y'all agree with trying to extend him now. I'm in the 'yes' boat. Get him signed for 4 more years and worry about Raji/Shields/JMike at the end of the season.
    "In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey."
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    Sign him, yes. Probably not a top ten safety (I have not compared him lately but he doesn't strike me as having that kind of impact) but a reasonable vet tag for 3-4 years would be fine. Sort of like Nelson and Jones but in the safety pay range.
    Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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    • #3
      I'm not a Burnett fan and I wish someone would beat him out of his roster spot. In my eyes, he only has one good thing going for him, he's probably the most experienced safety we have, which means he sticks around, at least for this year. I truly believe his replacement is in next years draft.

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      • #4
        Burnett is a solid starter, but I'd rather wait to see if he can elevate his play past that before offering an extension. It wouldn't necessarily take an entire season to make that determination though. There could be an in-season extension if he looks like he's achieved elite status.
        I can't run no more
        With that lawless crowd
        While the killers in high places
        Say their prayers out loud
        But they've summoned, they've summoned up
        A thundercloud
        They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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        • #5
          Reports are it's being worked on

          Report: Packers working on extension for Morgan Burnett
          http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/report-packers-working-on-extension-for-morgan-burnett/
          Packers safety Morgan Burnett more than doubled his salary for the 2013 season by reaching incentives in the rookie deal he signed after being drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft.
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          • #6
            Truly think Burnett is a complete player at this point and the only thing holding him back is his center fielder duties. I think if we still had Collins in that role, Burnett would already be a probowl strong safety. He's got great speed, great length, and no longer shy's away from contact when he can tackle someone squarely. No brainer signing IMO.
            70% of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Al Harris.

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            • #7
              I like Burnett... as always, it's tough to evaluate anyone on defense b/c of Capers Keystone Cops coordinating.

              Burnett is definitely a keeper, I expect they'll get something worked out eventually.
              wist

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              • #8
                Makes sense, is kind of 'meh' news to me. Maybe it's just because things are slow outside of NE's TE drama.

                Burnett's a solid player and worth keeping...I don't see him as a weak link in the secondary or someone you always look to replace (a la Hawk). Also, he's been healthy (knock on wood) and they could do a lot worse at Safety (as shown with the players at the other S spot). Trying to hammer out an extension now makes sense because they can spread the cap hit over an additional year, right?

                Which would make you most/least happy: GB is currently actively talking extension with Burnett, Finley or Raji?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by wist43 View Post
                  I like Burnett... as always, it's tough to evaluate anyone on defense b/c of Capers Keystone Cops coordinating.

                  Burnett is definitely a keeper, I expect they'll get something worked out eventually.
                  At least the Keystone Cops were fast.

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                  • #10
                    Signed to an extension
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                    • #11
                      $24.75 million for four years.
                      Swede: My expertise in this area is extensive. The essential difference between a "battleship" and an "aircraft carrier" is that an aircraft carrier requires five direct hits to sink, but it takes only four direct hits to sink a battleship.

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                      • #12
                        Pretty good sized deal, at first glance over $6M/year. Curious to see the details.
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                        • #13
                          6 per, higher than I excpected, however I am no good at evaluating safety play beyond big hit and picks. He is our best safety so at least we dont have to worry for 4 more years now, but is he top 10?
                          All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Upnorth View Post
                            6 per, higher than I excpected, however I am no good at evaluating safety play beyond big hit and picks. He is our best safety so at least we dont have to worry for 4 more years now, but is he top 10?
                            I think after this season we will see his value.
                            "In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey."

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                            • #15
                              If the pass rush clicks, a lot of guys in the secondary will look like pro bowlers.
                              When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro ~Hunter S.

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