Packers agreed to terms with LT David Bakhtiari on a 4-year extension worth up to $51.67M

[Clayish]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/775687376270163968

Thoughts?

[pbmax]

That is Top 5 money if its all real. I would not have put Bach in that territory. However, having the position manned by a capable young starter is worth a lot.

I remember nothing about Back from Sunday, which for an O lineman is a good thing.

[pbmax]

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein 10m10 minutes ago
Bakhtiari deal: about $17M fully guaranteed at signing and $10.7M in roster and w/o bonuses, all of which he will probably earn, source said

[Clayish]

That is Top 5 money if its all real. I would not have put Bach in that territory. However, having the position manned by a capable young starter is worth a lot.

I remember nothing about Back from Sunday, which for an O lineman is a good thing.

Not sure how this board feels about Bakh, he seems to be a very polarizing player with Packer fans, but I think he's a very solid LT. TT loves overpaying his own free agents, but I'm not mad at this.

[call_me_ishmael]

I, too, think is a very solid left tackle. Love seeing this signing happen early, put that Sitton money to good use

[red]

Jesus fucking Christ

[Cheesehead Craig]

Not sure how this board feels about Bakh, he seems to be a very polarizing player with Packer fans, but I think he's a very solid LT. TT loves overpaying his own free agents, but I'm not mad at this.

Who has he really overpaid?

[Upnorth]

I like Bac, but this seems high...

[Patler]

I like Bac, but this seems high...

For now, but a couple years from now it probably will not seem high.
Some are prdicting another big jump in the salary cap.

[Clayish]

I like Bac, but this seems high...

Someone else would have paid more for him, most likely. I'm glad we locked him up.

[hoosier]

This isn't overpaying now and in a few years Bahk will be threatening to sit out unless Packers redo his vastly outdated contract.

[Pugger]

Not sure how this board feels about Bakh, he seems to be a very polarizing player with Packer fans, but I think he's a very solid LT. TT loves overpaying his own free agents, but I'm not mad at this.

I've never been under the impression David was a polarizing player on this or any other other board. He had his struggles early on but has been playing well lately.

[Patler]

It must be nice being David Bakhtiari right now. Four years ago he was just getting into his final college season, probably wondering if he would have an NFL chance or not, and if he would be good enough to make it if he did have the chance. Three years ago he was facing a sink or swim opportunity when he became the best option after Bulaga wrecked his knee. Today he is financially set for life.

[ThunderDan]

Jesus fucking Christ

Well ... TT finally signs someone to a long-term extension.

[Pugger]

Well ... TT finally signs someone to a long-term extension.

Yes, its been 9 long months since he did that with Mike Daniels.