2019 Free Agency Thread

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Ask Jerry how his cooked cap situation worked out with HIS defense. He shed players faster than Sherman pursuing Na’il Diggs.

His accountant, err, cap analyst likely sucks. Should’ve hired moi.

[call_me_ishmael]

I predict the Packers are very aggressive and add a safety, guard and a pass rusher in free agency, and keep Matthews. Maybe not top of market guys, but I could easily see Eric Weddle brought it along with Justin Houston.

[Deputy Nutz]

Why would they want to keep Clay Matthews?

[call_me_ishmael]

Why would they want to keep Clay Matthews?

Your guess is as good as mine.

[jklowan]

If Clay would sign at a reasonable rate I think he'd be useful. I think at 6 mill a season I want him back and the Pack would as well

[red]

If Clay would sign at a reasonable rate I think he'd be useful. I think at 6 mill a season I want him back and the Pack would as well

he's not worth half that

ever since the roid scandal a few years back, he hasn't done shit

his sack total the last 4 years have been

2015- 6.5 (16 games)
2016- 5 (12 games)
2017- 7.5 (14 games)
2018- 3.5 (16 games)

he also had just 43 sacks over both of the last 2 years


i think too many people have 52 jerseys and see the long blonde hair and somehow think he was the same player he was 5 years ago. he is not. he is a JAG, with pretty long hair at this point

i wouldn't even want him at the vet minimum, its a waste of a roster spot IMO

[pbmax]

As an edge rusher, Matthews might get dumb money. First priority will be to decide about Perry. If he stays for his number (and especially if Graham does) then Matthews is probably gone unless he has no market at all.

[pbmax]

Darian Stewart had two years left on his deal. His release saves the Broncos about $3.6M in cap space. Stacked safety group in free agency this year.

Another safety is available. I am starting to believe wist when he says it doesn’t matter

[Carolina_Packer]

Any interest in Jamie Collins now that he's been let go by Cleveland? https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...jamie-collins/

[pbmax]

Can't make this up ...

Brad Biggs @BradBiggs
The #Bears held another group tryout at Halas Hall today and the team has signed another kicker as former Pitt K Chris Blewitt emerged from the field. Tribune story


#Blewitt

[Bretsky]

Any interest in Jamie Collins now that he's been let go by Cleveland? https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...jamie-collins/

INTERESTED

[bobblehead]

People are saying the Giants let Collins go because he isn't a FS. So what, we need 2 safeties. I haven't seen anything from Josh Jones to make me think he is the answer at SS. If you land Collins you can move King to FS and hope his speed helps him wipe out some pass plays the Safety position is filled. Teams aren't valuing guys like Collins so hopefully you can land him for 3/30. I'll take him over an old TE that can't block. Added bonus for king, at FS he might not have to take on much in the run game and he might stay healthy. It really comes down to if King is smart enough to play FS. Otherwise I would use TWill there for one more year if no one steps up.

[wist43]

People are saying the Giants let Collins go because he isn't a FS. So what, we need 2 safeties. I haven't seen anything from Josh Jones to make me think he is the answer at SS. If you land Collins you can move King to FS and hope his speed helps him wipe out some pass plays the Safety position is filled. Teams aren't valuing guys like Collins so hopefully you can land him for 3/30. I'll take him over an old TE that can't block. Added bonus for king, at FS he might not have to take on much in the run game and he might stay healthy. It really comes down to if King is smart enough to play FS. Otherwise I would use TWill there for one more year if no one steps up.

Am I the only one on the Amos bandwagon??

Collins would be an upgrade, as would Thomas... but I'd take Amos over both of those guys.

[Deputy Nutz]

Wist, I don't think it matters all that much as who, but at what price. The Packers need an upgrade at safety so if Amos is the most affordable then I like him.

[pbmax]

Williams isn't going to last long back at safety. But he could be the stopgap.

However, I think FS is the bigger need and I am not sure the Packers (or myself) trust the job to Jackson or King. I think you can cobble together a SS rotation.

I would also want to prioritize Breeland back at CB if it fits salary wise. I doubt they want to offer him more money than they would have last year when they lost out to Carolina, but maybe the same deal gets it done?

You get Breeland back with King, Alexander, Williams, Jackson and that street FA who looked competitive at the end of last year (I have lost track of his name) and I like that position. Its only one FA and its your own guy at a mid level price. The only thing arguing against that is a much better offer elsewhere OR the Packers committing solely to the 2 draft picks from last year. And that probably depends on whether they think Jackson is a CB or safety going forward.

So top 6 FA FS and Breeland. Gonna cost between $18-20 mil per year (Breeland's last deal was 3/24).