Official 2020 Free Agency Thread

[wist43]

Perriman would not be a bad signing

I was wondering about him... has he been linked to anyone yet??

[Joemailman]

Another guy is Taylor Gabriel. Wouldn't count against in comp pick formula as Bears released him. Had 2 concussions last year so that may be hurting him. Limited to 9 games last year.

[Bretsky]

I was wondering about him... has he been linked to anyone yet??

Have not hear anything on him; wonder what he'll get..5MIL/Yr ?

[Joemailman]

There are reports that Bucs are now focused on bringing back Perriman now that they have the Brady contract settled.

[Bretsky]

There are reports that Bucs are now focused on bringing back Perriman now that they have the Brady contract settled.

https://dairylandexpress.com/2020/03/19/green-bay-packers-5-affordable-free-agents-remaining/

[Gotarace]

https://dairylandexpress.com/2020/03...nts-remaining/

Tyler Ervin RB/KR
Tyler Ervin was a midseason addition that provided the Packers with a huge and much-needed boost in the return game. But as the season progressed he also became a versatile weapon in LaFleur’s offense being used out of the backfield, on jet sweeps and lining up out wide.

At the NFL Combine, LaFleur talked about the importance of having a third running back option in 2020 and Ervin can provide them with someone who isn’t going to be expensive, he knows the offense and with his skill set, he can be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.


With the complete Shit Show the Return Game was without him you would thing this would be a Priority Signing.

[pbmax]

Would you rather have: the two-year, $13 million roll of the dice on Kirksey. He is gettin $4 million guaranteed.

OR

Nick Kwiatkoski joined Las Vegas from Chicago with a three-year, $21 million contract. That’s $7 million per season with $13.5 million guaranteed.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Would you rather have: the two-year, $13 million roll of the dice on Kirksey. He is gettin $4 million guaranteed.

OR

Nick Kwiatkoski joined Las Vegas from Chicago with a three-year, $21 million contract. That’s $7 million per season with $13.5 million guaranteed.

Tough one. Probably Kwiatowski. That number was lower than I expected. I do like the Kirksey signing over the rest though. He has as much or more potential than the other ILBs. Just hope he stays healthy.

[red]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Emmanuel Sanders had appealing NFC options. Sanders spoke with the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers, but preferred to wind up with the New Orleans Saints, where he land d a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $19 million.

Damnit!

[texaspackerbacker]

I'm glad we went with Kirksey over Kwiakowski.

Also, no way we should pay big for Sanders or any FA WR when there are so many good WRs in the draft this year.

[Patler]

Would you rather have: the two-year, $13 million roll of the dice on Kirksey. He is gettin $4 million guaranteed.

OR

Nick Kwiatkoski joined Las Vegas from Chicago with a three-year, $21 million contract. That’s $7 million per season with $13.5 million guaranteed.

Definitely Kirksey:

- better player
- shorter commitment, less guarantee, more flexibility
- no more expensive on a per year basis
- glowing endorsement from Joe Thomas:

“The respect that I have for Kirko goes beyond just what he is as a player. And I think he’s a fantastic player,” Thomas said about the new Packers talent. “He’s not your biggest linebacker, but he’s one of the biggest hitters I’ve ever been around. He’s so bright. He’s so smart. He was always the quarterback of that defense. He’s played for Mike Pettine in that defense before, so he’s got incredible familiarity, and I think that was a big reason why they were excited to sign him because they know he’s going to be a great fit.”

[pbmax]

Definitely Kirksey:

- better player
- shorter commitment, less guarantee, more flexibility
- no more expensive on a per year basis
- glowing endorsement from Joe Thomas:

I like Joe Thomas, but I am not sure how impartial he is as an evaluator.

Still, health is my main point. if he plays most games, he was a good investment. If he is not healthy, they are much worse off.

I am not in gbgary's camp that considers Rodgers contract a death sentence and they also spent big to fix pass rush last year. But I am not sure signing risky starters is the best move now. Run defense can be had on the cheap. But a truly effective 3 down ILB is going to cost you and I wonder if a back loaded contract wouldn't have been a better move overall for the short term.

The more I think about this, the more I think they might be expecting internal improvements on the offense and go ILB in the draft.

[Bretsky]

I like Joe Thomas, but I am not sure how impartial he is as an evaluator.

Still, health is my main point. if he plays most games, he was a good investment. If he is not healthy, they are much worse off.

I am not in gbgary's camp that considers Rodgers contract a death sentence and they also spent big to fix pass rush last year. But I am not sure signing risky starters is the best move now. Run defense can be had on the cheap. But a truly effective 3 down ILB is going to cost you and I wonder if a back loaded contract wouldn't have been a better move overall for the short term.

The more I think about this, the more I think they might be expecting internal improvements on the offense and go ILB in the draft.

Packers were reportedlyone of three team in on Sanders +

[pbmax]

Packers were reportedlyone of three team in on Sanders +

Yeah. But they also talked to Kwiaktoski and Littleton. Though the Sanders report is the only one I have read that might be interpreted as then having agreed to his numbers or made an offer and then dropped out.

So their budget might force their draft hand. They can't even get Goodson back and call it an ben hand with room for improvement from a healthy Kirksey. They are down starting bodies.

[pbmax]

Who is his agent?

Field Yates @FieldYates
Breaking down Jimmy Graham's two-year, $16M deal with the Bears: $6M signing bonus, $3M 2020 base salary (guaranteed). 2021: $6.9M base salary, $100K workout bonus. Plus incentives to up the ante and a rare no-trade clause.

Evan Silva @evansilva
Trading *up* for Mitch Trubisky
Mike Glennon for $20 million a year
Nick Foles for a fourth-round pick
Jimmy Graham for $8 million a year and a no-trade clause (wtf?)

The #Bears specialize in bidding against themselves.