Ted Thompson has spent $14m so far this offseason

[Joemailman]

On a kicker and three backups.

Lane Taylor is a backup who only plays if someone is hurt. Perry and Starks though are key rotation players, and Perry's role will probably increase with Mike Neal likely leaving. Starks actually played more snaps last year than Lacy. While that will likely change if Lacy returns to form, he still remains a key rotational player. Signing these guys aren't exciting moves, but these kind of role players are important in the current NFL.

[woodbuck27]

Jordy comes back and Janis, Abby, Montgomery and whatever else we get will rocket this offense to number 1.

[woodbuck27]

Green got a nice deal with the Steelers. GB could afford that.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/3/9/11156014/ladarius-green-pittsburgh-steelers-free-agent-contract

Ladarius Green signs 4-year deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

By Katie Sharp  @ktsharp on Mar 10, 2016, 3:08 PM

" ...Tight end Ladarius Green is off to fill some big shoes after signing a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal is reportedly worth $20 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Despite playing in the shadow of future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates during his four seasons in San Diego, Green remains one of the most promising young tight ends in the league .."

[Patler]

Green got a nice deal with the Steelers. GB could afford that.

San Diego could too, if Pittsburgh can. Steelers are in worse cap shape than the Chargers.

I'm a little confused over why SD didn't try to keep him in place of or in addition to Gates.

[Striker]

On a kicker and three backups.

You're an idiot.

[run pMc]

San Diego could too, if Pittsburgh can. Steelers are in worse cap shape than the Chargers.

I'm a little confused over why SD didn't try to keep him in place of or in addition to Gates.

I wonder if his injury history was part of it? Looks like he's had a couple of concussions and was on IR for an ankle. It does seem interesting that SD wouldn't want to keep a younger, developing 6'6" TE with potential over Gates...there's gotta be a reason. Or maybe SD is just dumb.

[RonWolfGOAT]

You're an idiot.

personal attacks are common when you don't have any way to constructively defend your God Ted Thompson.

[Striker]

personal attacks are common when you don't have any way to constructively defend your God Ted Thompson.

Well, when you have a history of ignoring actual points and just isolating one post then that seems like the most appropriate response.

The fact that you try to make a complaint out of spending 3.5M/avg on 4 players (1 starter, 1 swing, 2 backups) pretty much shows how seriously you should be taken.

[beveaux1]

Well, when you have a history of ignoring actual points and just isolating one post then that seems like the most appropriate response.

The fact that you try to make a complaint out of spending 3.5M/avg on 4 players (1 starter, 1 swing, 2 backups) pretty much shows how seriously you should be taken.

The only contract that I thought was slightly high was the Stark contract. I wasn't upset with any of the signings. Mostly, they were very reasonable. I would be surprised if we sign any street free agent with the number of contracts coming due next year. I believe that any cap money left unspent will roll over to next year and we'll need all the money we can get.

[Bretsky]

San Diego could too, if Pittsburgh can. Steelers are in worse cap shape than the Chargers.

I'm a little confused over why SD didn't try to keep him in place of or in addition to Gates.

I agree, but maybe Green wanted a change. Pittsburg was desperate for a TE with Heath Miller retiring so while they normally have a Ted like attitude toward free agency this year they played early.

[Patler]

I agree, but maybe Green wanted a change. Pittsburg was desperate for a TE with Heath Miller retiring so while they normally have a Ted like attitude toward free agency this year they played early.

I would have been OK with the Packers doing the same deal Pittsburgh did.

[beveaux1]

Very good article about Ted Thompson and free agency. http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/pa...951.1458512801 .

Mr. Noonan has this to say at the end of the article
"This is what it all comes down to in the grand scheme of things. Ted Thompson does sign free agents, but there are a lot of internal checks on doing so, and consequently the signings are rare, well-vetted, and ultimately tend to be successful. The simple fact is the more active you are in free agency, the more likely you are to lose. The game is rigged for those who play judiciously, and rigged against anyone who dabbles too frequently. Thompson will always be lambasted due to the very human preference to take action in the face of adversity. It is the strong, savvy, disciplined manager who can maintain his cool, and choose inaction in the vast majority of the time when it is appropriate."

[Bretsky]

I would have been OK with the Packers doing the same deal Pittsburgh did.

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DITTO; he'd give our offense something Ploddgers doesn't.

[George Cumby]

"Ploddgers". I like it.

[Zool]

I still prefer to call him DickRod