Josh Sitton.

[vince]

Don't fuck with Ted I guess. They didn't have to cut him now though.

I've been told by multiple sources that the Sitton release was contract related, that he was not happy with the Packers waiting on extending his contract while pursuing deals with other players. There must have been some kind of standoff. Sitton is in the final year of his deal and was set to be unrestricted next year.
by Tom Silverstein 3:04 PM

It's possible that they felt the situation was untenable that Sitton was not going to be happy and that it was best for both sides to part ways.
by Tom Silverstein 3:06 PM

[Fritz]

Don't fuck with Ted I guess. They didn't have to cut him now though.

I've been told by multiple sources that the Sitton release was contract related, that he was not happy with the Packers waiting on extending his contract while pursuing deals with other players. There must have been some kind of standoff. Sitton is in the final year of his deal and was set to be unrestricted next year.
by Tom Silverstein 3:04 PM

It's possible that they felt the situation was untenable that Sitton was not going to be happy and that it was best for both sides to part ways.
by Tom Silverstein 3:06 PM

Then trade his ass to the AFC for a sixth round pick. But don't give him to Seattle on a silver platter.

[vince]

I'd say the best option is Barclay, either at C and shift Tretter, or slide Barclay in at guard.

No Taylor please.

[Scott Campbell]

I'd say the best option is Barclay, either at C and shift Tretter, or slide Barclay in at guard.

No Taylor please.

Or Linsley at C (if he's close to ready) and Tretter at Guard.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Correct me if I'm wrong - there's an unnecessary request - but 4 of the 5 starters on line are in contract year. Maybe they want to move past Sitton era, he is the weakest link in their view. But why make the move now? Why, why, why? Makes zero sense.

[Bretsky]

I'm in denial; this would be idiotic.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Just like the time he released Jon Ryan for Frosty the Noodle-Legged Punter, Thompson once again makes another incompetent move.

[vince]

Ted Thompson on releasing Sitton: "This was done with a focus on what is best for the team and the growth of the offensive line"

[esoxx]

Pure speculation here but have to guess Sitton went off on someone in front office (perhaps Ted) about not extending his contract. Anyone who has listened to him in interviews knows he has no problem expressing his opinion, sometimes crudely.

[Bretsky]

Ted Thompson on releasing Sitton: "This was done with a focus on what is best for the team and the growth of the offensive line"

Can they really not get anybody to trade for their best OL ??

[vince]

I thought the salary cap issues would come home to roost NEXT YEAR.

One question that needs to be asked with Sitton, is it possible they asked him for a pay cut? That would have been a huge slap in the face. That is just pure speculation but it would explain why they decided to cut him instead of going forward. I don't think he asked for an exorbitant amount of money.
by Tom Silverstein 3:29 PM

[Harlan Huckleby]

Can they really not get anybody to trade for their best OL ??

We don't really know what GMs think of his more recent game tape, this year and last.

[Bretsky]

I thought the salary cap issues would come home to roost NEXT YEAR.

One question that needs to be asked with Sitton, is it possible they asked him for a pay cut? That would have been a huge slap in the face. That is just pure speculation but it would explain why they decided to cut him instead of going forward. I don't think he asked for an exorbitant amount of money.
by Tom Silverstein 3:29 PM

If Ted asked him to take a pay cut or get release, IMO....more idiotic.......

We're trying to win a SB; I don't get this. We are below the cap.

Let him walk next year if need be. But this makes no sense to me

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Or Linsley at C (if he's close to ready) and Tretter at Guard.

Yo Campbell, how's the wives?

I just called my bookie and put money on the rookie 2nd rounder being the Pack's new LG. What's the rook's name? Jason Biggs? Didn't he fuck a pie in American Pie?

[Airin' Rodgers]

Josh Sitton @jsitton71
@Uber is pretty awesome. Can't wait to use it in Seattle!

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