Your Ideal Free Agent Strategy for the Packers

[gbgary]

i'd sign the biggest defensive FA out there (cost be damned) AND one or two mid tier guys. one big fish isn't going to cause a "punishing cap blowout."

do we have a list of FAs yet?

[pbmax]

The poll is not designed to elucidate what FA strategy you would use if you were the Packers GM. Not looking for your Platonic ideal.

The poll is designed to find a preference for FA use. What do the Packers lack, top flight talent or depth? What would you ask Free Agency to fill?

Everyone wants Ted to use it, Bob wants Ted to use it, Bob says internally people want Ted to use it. OK, use it to sign what kind of player?

I voted for difference maker with fewest flaws. That has been absent on defense for a while. I see the value in mid-tier and multiple signings to guard against roster decimation by injury, but free agents are just as likely to get hurt and you might hurt development of younger players who need to play.

I think Cook and Peppers both fall into this category and for 1 and 2 years both helped quite a bit. Cook didn't break they bank, but he desperately wanted to sign with the packers so I am giving a pass here on his lack of big cost (plus the Packers seem willing to re-sign him for greater cost). So I would be asking Ted to fill the biggest hole with the best talent on the FA board, even if it costs money.

[hoosier]

i'd sign the biggest defensive FA out there (cost be damned) AND one or two mid tier guys. one big fish isn't going to cause a "punishing cap blowout."

I believe Aaron Gibson is unsigned as of yet.

[hoosier]

CB. At all other positions GB either has guys it can re-sign or has sufficient depth or, like ILB, isn't a position you want to break the bank on unless you're getting the second coming of Patrick Willis.

[gbgary]

I believe Aaron Gibson is unsigned as of yet.

lol...i didn't mean size-wise.

[pbmax]

It occurs to me that the title of this thread used the word ideal. My bad.

The floggings will now cease as I mucked it up royally.

[Cheesehead Craig]

It occurs to me that the title of this thread used the word ideal. My bad.

The floggings will now cease as I mucked it up royally.

Nonsense, you should continue them until morale improves

[3irty1]

Seems to me if you're using FA as a coverscent for your drafting then lack of FA isn't your real problem.

Without names and numbers this exercise is masturbatory even by packerrats standards.

[bobblehead]

do we have a list of FAs yet?

There is this fancy new thing out called "the google"

[bobblehead]

Seems to me if you're using FA as a coverscent for your drafting then lack of FA isn't your real problem.

Without names and numbers this exercise is masturbatory even by packerrats standards.

Not me. I used FA to fix an unforeseeable problem caused by our shutdown corner getting mush head. We lost a stud corner. His replacement isn't on the roster (or is a couple years away if he is) and drafting it isn't realistic. Along with losing him we lost his salary which opens us up to replacing him through FA. That said there is exactly and only one FA that I think could be that guy which makes signing him not very realistic either, but if we could land Bouye for same deal we gave Peppers I would be onboard.

[Radagast]

IMO, this thread is not just about Free Agents. A comprehensive strategy involves Free Agents and Draft Picks and returning roster players. The 2017 Packers need better players in the Defensive Secondary. Speed is the key. I just don't want to continue to see a rigid Draft and Develop policy continue or Draft the best player available regardless of dire need at a position.

My point, The Packers Defensive Secondary (CB's) needs SPEED and talent to compete against the passing attack's they will be facing going forward. I don't give a damn if it requires a draft trade or a player trade or a combination of both. They can go after a proven veteran Shut Down CB/CBs in Free Agency, I don't care, as long as the holes get plugged.

Better CBs in GB should be the #1 priority this offseason.

[pbmax]

IMO, this thread is not just about Free Agents. A comprehensive strategy involves Free Agents and Draft Picks and returning roster players. The 2017 Packers need better players in the Defensive Secondary. Speed is the key. I just don't want to continue to see a rigid Draft and Develop policy continue or Draft the best player available regardless of dire need at a position.

My point, The Packers Defensive Secondary (CB's) needs SPEED and talent to compete against the passing attack's they will be facing going forward. I don't give a damn if it requires a draft trade or a player trade or a combination of both. They can go after a proven veteran Shut Down CB/CBs in Free Agency, I don't care, as long as the holes get plugged.

Better CBs in GB should be the #1 priority this offseason.

Please consult threat title and OP. This thread is about FA strategy.

Also, Randall is fast, it wasn't helping him.

[gbgary]

There is this fancy new thing out called "the google"

yes but teams get to try to sign their own before anyone else has a crack at them, right? so the list doesn't mean anything until after that cutoff date. no? am i wrong here?

[Maxie the Taxi]

Assuming he's healthy, I'd go all in to sign Eric Berry of Chiefs. He'd plug the leaks in our secondary. Plus, I'd make a serious play for Brandon Williams of the Ravens. I'm a believer in being strong up the middle.

Then, I'd trade up in the draft to get Myles Garrett.

Super Bowl or Bust.

But that's just me. hahahaha

[Joemailman]

i'd sign the biggest defensive FA out there (cost be damned) AND one or two mid tier guys. one big fish isn't going to cause a "punishing cap blowout."

do we have a list of FAs yet?

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/

Of course, some of these won't reach free agency.