Packers UFA's

[pbmax]

Any deal done that gets some of the cap money hit on the current year and doesn't let the player take offers from outside is done early.

Done before the final contract season starts is happens only to a few.

[pbmax]

It's either Lang or Tretter. I don't see both. Old guy who might fall off the cliff or young talented one who might not be able to stay healthy but might be a stud for 5 years. Tough decision.

I think Tretter is going to be pretty cheap. He has one season starting under his belt and two serious injuries. He's going to get something like a first round tender.

[woodbuck27]

It appears Lang reinjured the foot he broke earlier this year. That's good news for him.

All you need to know on T. J. Lang:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/23/t-j-lang-hopes-he-hasnt-played-final-game-with-packers/

[woodbuck27]

The problem with Tretter is he can't stay healthy.

http://www.packers.com/team/roster/JC-Tretter/d165fa72-2754-4648-b329-35dfdff90a67

Why keep Tretter (with a wish and a prayer) that he is available?

In 4 seasons (2013-16) J.C. Tretter has dressed for 31 games and started 10.

Tretter had his most productive season as a Packer in 2016 with only 7 starts.

Would Bill Belichick hang on to such a player?

[woodbuck27]

I guess it depends on how they feel Datone Jones is progressing. As far as I know, he was never on the injury report, yet he never seemed to stand out. He might come cheap, but I don't like giving a roster spot to a first rounder who has had his chance to stand out and has just be mediocre. Does anyone else see anything positive from Datone?

No.

[pbmax]

http://www.packers.com/team/roster/J...9-35dfdff90a67

Why keep Tretter (with a wish and a prayer) that he is available?

In 4 seasons (2013-16) J.C. Tretter has dressed for 31 games and started 10.

Tretter had his most productive season as a Packer in 2016 with only 7 starts.

Would Bill Belichick hang on to such a player?

Yes, because he is better than their starter and his injury this year was from friendly fire. Not a hamstring or quad pull.

[gbgary]

Yes, because he is better than their starter and his injury this year was from friendly fire. Not a hamstring or quad pull.

and...when he's played he's played well.


no one should go unsigned unless we have someone better already in hand...and as we know o-line depth is essential.