Packers dominating the free agent market!!

[RashanGary]

The undrafted free agent market (took this from a Patler post.)

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Landing-spots.html

The Packers have steadily worked their way into, I think, the most desirable location for talented, undrafted talent. I think that reputation peaked this offseason when the Packers paid Sam Shields nearly 10 million dollars per season. My first thought was, boy, thats a little steep. He seems more like a 7-8 guy on a good day for his agent.

Now that we're in that stage of the offseason where it's time to attract an elite crop of undrafted rookies, it got me thinking...... How desirable of a location must Green Bay be. All these talented players want is a chance and I think Green Bay, right now, has a reputation for giving guys an equal shake, no matter where they're drafted.

It might be to the point where that reputation is similar to having one or two extra comp 7th round picks. it might be better than that. What do you guys think?

[cheesner]

Couple extra Comp picks. I like that.

[RashanGary]

http://www.packersnews.com/article/20140516/PKR01/305160496/Checkered-past-doesn-t-deter-Packers-from-giving-TE-Lyerla-look?nclick_check=1

Among other reasons, Colt Lyerla's agent suggested Green Bay due to a history of being "trust worthy and respectful."

TT has a reputation, and its a little different than guys like Woodbuck like to make it out.

[BZnDallas]

I'm sure there are many factors that go into an undrafted free agent rookie signing with a team. Position competition is one, player scheme fit another, why not reputation. I can see where that could be a bullet point to consider when thinking about your best chance to jump on with a team. GB surely got some decent talent and competition going into this offseason.

[Bretsky]

http://www.packersnews.com/article/2...nclick_check=1

Among other reasons, Colt Lyerla's agent suggested Green Bay due to a history of being "trust worthy and respectful."

TT has a reputation, and its a little different than guys like Woodbuck like to make it out.

If Lyerla signes with GB this will be a nice win and add evidence to your idea.
I'd like to see a top ten or top 20 UDFA list and then see how many came to GB
I really do like Hubbard and to me Lyerla looks better than our 3rd round draft pick TE

[pbmax]

I'm sure there are many factors that go into an undrafted free agent rookie signing with a team. Position competition is one, player scheme fit another, why not reputation. I can see where that could be a bullet point to consider when thinking about your best chance to jump on with a team. GB surely got some decent talent and competition going into this offseason.

I think this is an important point. While the info in the article might be used to create your wish list or break a tie, you would think Johnny UDFA would want a franchise with a position opening first.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Lyerla, Hubbard, Pennel, Perkins, and Neal were our UDFAs that were projected to get drafted. However, some of our best UDFAs weren't necessarily guys that were projected to get drafted.

[mraynrand]

http://www.packersnews.com/article/2...nclick_check=1

Among other reasons, Colt Lyerla's agent suggested Green Bay due to a history of being "trust worthy and respectful."

TT has a reputation, and its a little different than guys like Woodbuck like to make it out.

I resPECT TT! But I also know that being how what it is, there will be the time of draft picks not getting it done and TT will FAIL AGAIN. Trust in TT say certain Packerrats who remain nameless. Get more to real I say! TT drafted for need, but if it doesn't turn out, I will hold him accountable as far a a fan being in that state of mind.
Promenant folks agree that tED is NOT a solid good GM later than before.
http://jerseyal.com/GBP/2013/12/12/p...is-in-a-slump/

gO PaCK!!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Instant classic

[red]

the article you linked that you based your "dominating UFA" idea off of only takes 2 things into account, 1. UFA signed by the team, 2. amount of playing time by UFAs

you can look at this 2 ways.

1. its a good thing we bring in tons of guys and find some nice diamonds

2. we are left relying on UFAs to fill out the depth on this team due to TTs reluctance to bring in free agents (until this year)

obviously, the first one is positive and the second one is negative. i tend to look at it the second way. its a necessity. every year we are the youngest team in the NFL due to the almost 20 rookies we have on the team every year,most of whom will be replaced the following year by more undrafted rookies. to me, thats not a good thing

[mraynrand]

Brandon and I are in agreement: the Packers don't typically bring in veteran FAs because it is extremely difficult to get them to come to GB (and it is a double loss if they don't work out - in $$ as well as roster space). Also, I think the organization generally (maybe not capers) likes to coach them from rookie on up so they develop only in the Packers system for consistency. So they need to find people among the rookie FAs.

Finally, the draft used to go out forever; I like the ability of the Packers seemingly get almost every pick they want in rounds 8-15.

[pbmax]

the article you linked that you based your "dominating UFA" idea off of only takes 2 things into account, 1. UFA signed by the team, 2. amount of playing time by UFAs

you can look at this 2 ways.

1. its a good thing we bring in tons of guys and find some nice diamonds

2. we are left relying on UFAs to fill out the depth on this team due to TTs reluctance to bring in free agents (until this year)

obviously, the first one is positive and the second one is negative. i tend to look at it the second way. its a necessity. every year we are the youngest team in the NFL due to the almost 20 rookies we have on the team every year,most of whom will be replaced the following year by more undrafted rookies. to me, thats not a good thing

They also look at which UDFAs end up on ANY roster. Packers are 10th there. If the kids they bring on the 53 man couldn't play better than FAs, that number would be lower.

[pbmax]

Packer Report @PackerReport 10h
Based on demand, Pennel appears to be big UDFA signing for #Packers. Chose GB among 15 offers. Makes sense - Raji only other NT on roster.

[Joemailman]

Packer Report @PackerReport 10h
Based on demand, Pennel appears to be big UDFA signing for #Packers. Chose GB among 15 offers. Makes sense - Raji only other NT on roster.

Definitely a big signing. 332 pounds worth.

[Joemailman]

Pennel was suspended 3 times in 2012 for violation of team rules, but had a big year in 2013.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2014&genpos=DT

05/13/14 - Packers signed 12 rookie free agents: Pennel, 23, played in 12 games as a senior in 2013 and recorded 36 tackles (15 solo), including six tackles for a loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four passes defensed. He appeared in five games for Arizona State in 2012 and played two years (2010-11) at Scottsdale Community College (Ariz.), where he earned All-America honors in 2011 after posting 37 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and two sacks. - Green Bay Packers
11/18/12 - DT Mike Pennel has been suspended for a third team this season. He has missed six games because of discipline handed out by coach Todd Graham.