Official Free Agency/Offseason/Non-Draft Thread

[run pMc]

If they make any major moves, I hope it's a Davante Adams extension. They need to keep that dude on the team past this year.

(It's also worth noting that they will have NO WR's under contract at end of season.)

[call_me_ishmael]

Packers are going to be fine but it'd be nice to utilize all avenues for the window that is open now. Signing Fuller would have been a game changer - and surely if we offered equal money he'd have at least considered us, no? Who wouldn't choose the exposure on a one year deal in GB full of success vs the shit show in Denver where you'll get 4-12 and your coach gets fired?

[texaspackerbacker]

The Packers don't build to win championships, they build to be consistently good, and for them that's good enough.

You nailed it with that line, and I like it like that. Obviously, you don't. Hey Joe, how about you make a poll asking which of those possibilities everybody in here prefers. I suppose your side would win and my side would lose, but I still stand by my preference. The thing is, though, if you work it right, you can do both - have your cake and eat it too.

[bobblehead]

This is the way to look at it...

Since we won SB XXXI, there have been 24 Superbowls.

Of those 24 Superbowls, 17 have been won by HOF QB's.

I included Russel Wilson as an eventual HOF QB, but did not include Mahomes.

So that is a record of 17-7 for HOF QB's in the SB. A winning percentage of .708

Elway won 2, Rothliesberger won 2, Peyton Manning won 2, Brady won 7, and non-HOF QB Eli Manning won 2.

That accounts for 15 of the 24 SB's. A winning percentage of .625

There are 2 other HOF QB's who won 1 SB each, Kurt Warner and Drew Brees.

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The Packers winning percentage over 24 years of having HOF QB play is 1 for 24. A winning percentage of .042

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I rest my case

Oh, this is easy wist. Elway was way past HoF by the time he won 2 on the legs of Terrell Davis. Big Ben may end up HoF, but those teams were known for smash mouth running and Defense. Manning was also a has been by the 2nd one. Brady has always taken less money and had great defenses. As for Wilson he wasn't even good when he won the Owl.

So, yes, they are HoF QBs, but not necessarily when they won it. And Honestly, I wouldn't vote for Ben for HoF...not a chance. As for Brady, he always took less money so his team could build a winner. He also probably sold his soul to the devil.

How about the list of great QBs with only ONE Owl. Or none. Thats a long list. I reiterate...OMG THEY WASTED RIVERS, BREES, FAVRE, RYAN, STAFFORD, ROMO, LUCK, AND CHAD FUKCING PENNINGTON!!!!

[sharpe1027]

You nailed it with that line, and I like it like that. Obviously, you don't. Hey Joe, how about you make a poll asking which of those possibilities everybody in here prefers. I suppose your side would win and my side would lose, but I still stand by my preference. The thing is, though, if you work it right, you can do both - have your cake and eat it too.

It's not a binary choice. End of the day, they were trying to win it all. They weren't just aiming to just be consistently good. The two are consistent with one another. As you said, you can do both.

[texaspackerbacker]

I read an article about the possibility of the Packers signing Adoree Jackson, a Corner from the Titans - former first round pick in 2017. He's just 25 years old. Fuller and most or all the others talked about are 30 or more. The guy undoubtedly knows and is known by LaFleur. I hoe we sign him. The same article mentioned Cordarelle Patterson, a player I have liked for a long time. I really hope we pick him up as a kick returner and maybe back up RB or WR.

[call_me_ishmael]

Packers should make a call to Malik Hooker and Keanu Neal. Both were hot prospects with superb athleticism coming out of school. Early bumps in the road don't get rid of the talent.

[Joemailman]

Packers sign Marcedes Lewis. Reportedly 2 years for 8 million.

[Bretsky]

Packers sign Marcedes Lewis. Reportedly 2 years for 8 million.

ARE YOU SHITTING ME ??????????????????? He's a minimum wage guy; that money seems like an April Fools joke

[Zool]

ARE YOU SHITTING ME ??????????????????? He's a minimum wage guy; that money seems like an April Fools joke

What is minimum wage for a 24th year vet? Looked it up, it's $1M.

You're the Rodgers guy and you want them to get rid of one of his best friends on the team over a couple mil? How much is it worth having 6 OL on the field?

[Joemailman]

ARE YOU SHITTING ME ??????????????????? He's a minimum wage guy; that money seems like an April Fools joke

He'd be a minimum wage guy in MM's offense. But he's a key to the running game in MLF's offense. And he's pretty effective when they do scheme to throw it to him. Of his 10 receptions last year, 3 were TD's and 6 were for 1st downs. Plus, we don't yet know how much of that 8 million he's likely to get.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Still graded out as one of the best blocking TEs in football, and he was in great shape. Actually, looked a little faster than the previous year. Assuming only $2.1m guaranteed, then it’s not really a 2y/$8m contract. That was just a way to give him that $2.1m without it all being on the cap this year.

[bobblehead]

Still graded out as one of the best blocking TEs in football, and he was in great shape. Actually, looked a little faster than the previous year. Assuming only $2.1m guaranteed, then it’s not really a 2y/$8m contract. That was just a way to give him that $2.1m without it all being on the cap this year.

I met Mercedes when he was a young man. He was playing roulette at the Palms Casino. I looked at him and said "your listed at 270, what do you do, slim down to 245 in the offseason" He said "no, I'm 268 this morning". I was shocked. A short conversation on fitness ensued. He is a sharp guy. A nice guy too. Not every athlete wants to talk shop with some stranger while they are relaxing. I have no doubt he is still in top notch shape.

As for the dollars involved. Well, have to see how it pans out, but I like the guy. Great influence on young players. And as Joe pointed out. He is just good enough in the passing game to keep the D honest on 3rd and 3.

[bobblehead]

Side note. If you are going to sign fossils, guys like TWill and Mercedes are the good signings. Still effective enough, and a demonstration to your roster what a lifetime goal of fitness can do for your earnings after 30....or 35. If that example rubs off on just a couple young guys who work harder in the offseason because if it, then they are worth being on the roster.

[Fritz]

Calling Preston Smith, calling Preston Smith.