Josh Sitton.

[bobblehead]

If Ted's history of controversial moves that have sent half the fanbase into a collective uproar is any indication, someone will do yeoman's work filling in effectively at LG, enabling Ted to re-sign Bakh and Tretter to 2nd deals, while Sitton hobbles through turftoe before having back surgery in two months.

This. I want to see what deal Sitton gets on the open market. That will speak volumes to his health (or someones desperation).

[bobblehead]

Good to be seen. Maybe I'll get a try out call with the packers to play guard...they could use a 35 year old former player with bad ankles and knees, right?

How about a 5'10" former d3 LT?

[ND72]

How about a 5'10" former d3 LT?

This D2 6'4" LT likely wouldn't make it too far.

Just listened to Dombrovsky on NFL Radio talk. Talked a lot about there had to be more to this than just a simple cut. Something had to have happened that we may never know about. What he did say we know, right now a strength may have taken a large hit because they don't have much idea who is starting at LG. Likely it will be Walker since Linsley will be out at least the 1st week. He did talk a lot about moving Bulaga to LG and putting Spriggs in at RT, but that would be an offseason move...which then he came back right away with, "Which is why this move is even more bizarre. This could have been done weeks ago if it was simply for cap space. Something happened."

[vince]

Forgot all about Walker. When healthy, he's your LG right now. Keep him inside and he can get it done.

Edit: Walker is on IR so he's out for the year.

[King Friday]

I'm conflicted about this move. I see the reason behind keeping younger guys on the roster this year if Sitton indeed was a goner next year. However, the guy only had one year left on his deal...and he is clearly a better option for this season than others on our roster. Thompson has always been very good at being able to predict when a guy is about to hit the wall in his career though. He may get rid of a guy a year too early...but that is better than a year too late.

The confusing thing is getting NOTHING in return for a guy who clearly has value to other teams in the league. I'm not saying you are getting a top 150 pick...but even a 6th round pick has SOME value. This isn't a move that suddenly pops into your head yesterday and you run with it. This is a move that is made carefully over weeks or months, so it is hard to believe they couldn't find a way to get SOMETHING in return for him.

[Zool]

What is Sttons cap hit before and after release? Could be looking to re-sign someone this year and have a big hit this season.

[call_me_ishmael]

I've said all along that Bacteria would end up at LG. Not sure who is ready to play LT in such a case though. Maybe its right that Barclay or Tretter will hold them over for a year.

I would be surprised if this happened because wouldn't he just go to FA and cash in at tackle rather than accept guard payment? I think it's clear they think he's the LT of the future, and they want to keep Tretter too.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The confusing thing is getting NOTHING in return for a guy who clearly has value to other teams in the league. I'm not saying you are getting a top 150 pick...but even a 6th round pick has SOME value.

An experiment was just run that determined his market value. goose egg. Surprising, but that's what the pro talent evaluators say.

[Rutnstrut]

When you say fuck off to one of your best O-lineman, you are saying fuck off to your QB. i sure hope Hundley is ready to play, because TT sure as fuck doesn't care about the health of Rodgers.

[pbmax]

An experiment was just run that determined his market value. goose egg. Surprising, but that's what the pro talent evaluators say.

As a vested vet, he doesn't go through waivers. He is an immediate FA. But unless someone is crazy desperate, they won't offer him starter money until after Week 1 so its not all guaranteed.

[Harlan Huckleby]

OK on the FA point, but King was talking about Sitton's trade value. TT reportedly shopped til he dropped. No takers.

[Harlan Huckleby]

When you say fuck off to one of your best O-lineman, you are saying fuck off to your QB.

If Sitton is really the best O-lineman, then why wasn't there a feeding frenzy of other GMs to pick him up for a high round draft pick? I think we learned he is not highly regarded by people who study film.

I agree with the fuck-off part, though. Seems awful sudden and cold.

[ND72]

As a vested vet, he doesn't go through waivers. He is an immediate FA. But unless someone is crazy desperate, they won't offer him starter money until after Week 1 so its not all guaranteed.

Radio said this isn't true (per NFL network). He still has to clear waivers, so he cannot sign with a team until monday, or that team picks up his entire salary for this season. I have no clue how this works, but according to NFL XM Radio, that's the deal.

[smuggler]

No, he is exempt from waivers. Either that or he has right of refusal if a team tries to claim him. Effectively making him a free agent.

[Pugger]

This was likely always going to happen but it could have happened next offseason not this one, unless they really don't want to see Bakh hit the market.

I've been reading multiple Packers' forums about Sitton's release and this makes the most sense. Did Sitton play much this preseason? How did he do with one on ones in TC this summer?