Official Free Agency/Offseason/Non-Draft Thread

[GB-Brandon]

Hopefully you understand that I'm just pushing buttons. I want Rodgers for the remainder of his contract if he buys into the offense and plays like he did this year (although I would still love an answer to who abandoned the run in the 4th quarter of the NFCC).

I understand all the comparisons. I get the likelihood of following Rodgers with another HoF QB is slim. But I also get that Rodgers is acting a little butt hurt after NOT buying into the offense in season one. Just like Favre refused to stay in shape in the offseason and refused to participate in fat mikes offseason activities. He talked retirement every year.

So, in conclusion, last year after Rodgers refused to run the offense the way Flower designed it we drafted Love and Rodgers responded as hoped. After drafting Rodgers Favre continued to be a whiny pussy and retired only to attempt to return at the last second. He then spent the better part of 2 seasons doing exactly what GB begged him to do...avoiding late over the middle throws, working out in the offseason. Then in the biggest moment he reverted to his old self.

Again, I don't know who abandoned the run in the biggest moment, but history suggests it was AR12, not Flower. If it was, I wouldn't blame them one iota if they trade him for a nice bounty. Naturally we rejected the rams offer as any 1st would be a late pick and taking Goffs absurd contract was a necessity of any deal. But I firmly believe that if someone came with the right offer team Gutes would pull the trigger while the round is live.

If their not gonna extend him giving the team Max cap relief and support him and the offense correctly then YES Gute should “Pull The Triggger” and make a trade. 1000 Percent!!! End it Now!!

Gute should go show everyone what a GENIUS he really is!!

[GB-Brandon]

Here is another cheap option although I would prefer James White if they went that direction.

https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1365356323081175045?s=21

It won’t hard to fill the spot!!

[Joemailman]

Saints releasing Jared Cook. Just the start of the purge in New Orleans.

[RashanGary]

Saints releasing Jared Cook. Just the start of the purge in New Orleans.

There will be a lot of free agents this year. We should sign one im guessing

[QBME]

Admittedly off topic, but things have seemed to be a bit less manic, less crazy train around here the past couple, three days.

Can't seem to put my finger on it.

[KYPack]

Admittedly off topic, but things have seemed to be a bit less manic, less crazy train around here the past couple, three days.

Can't seem to put my finger on it.

The problem with crazy assholes is they make everyone else crazy too.

[Joemailman]

Giants release Golden Tate and LB David Mayo.

[KYPack]

Picked up on some new facts that mean these next couple weeks are going to be pretty chaotic in the NFL.

The salary cap number should come in btw 180 - 182 million. There had been hope that the number would be higher, but it looks like no soap, 182 seems to be the best guess on the cap.

An NFL coach (as yet un-named) has stated the next week will see a "massacre" of established players being cut.

The number for franchise tagging a running back will probably be 11 million. That would mean the Packers will probably not franchise RB Aaron Jones.

Along those lines, it was stated that in a simple restructuring of salary does not need the player to agree to those financial manipulations. That would apply to the Pack if they converted portions of Aaron Rodgers deal.

Exactly what this all means is still totally up in the air, but stay tuned as there will be a whole lotta shakin going on at 1265 Lombardi ave. in the near future.

[Joemailman]

Picked up on some new facts that mean these next couple weeks are going to be pretty chaotic in the NFL.

The salary cap number should come in btw 180 - 182 million. There had been hope that the number would be higher, but it looks like no soap, 182 seems to be the best guess on the cap.

An NFL coach (as yet un-named) has stated the next week will see a "massacre" of established players being cut.

The number for franchise tagging a running back will probably be 11 million. That would mean the Packers will probably not franchise RB Aaron Jones.

Along those lines, it was stated that in a simple restructuring of salary does not need the player to agree to those financial manipulations. That would apply to the Pack if they converted portions of Aaron Rodgers deal.

Exactly what this all means is still totally up in the air, but stay tuned as there will be a whole lotta shakin going on at 1265 Lombardi ave. in the near future.

Some people have been reporting that the franchise tag numbers will be lower due to the salary cap being lower. If it's the case, the franchise tag for RB's would be just over 8 million. I don't know which is right.

https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/2/2/...e-tag-patriots

[MadtownPacker]

I hate his ass but get Tate.

[RashanGary]

I think we need a utility DL. Or maybe even Jurel Casey at a somewhat affordable price. Our DL just isn’t stout enough.

[bobblehead]

Saints releasing Jared Cook. Just the start of the purge in New Orleans.

Wait...I thought the cap could just be cooked and you never had to pay the price for kicking it forward.

[bobblehead]

Picked up on some new facts that mean these next couple weeks are going to be pretty chaotic in the NFL.

The salary cap number should come in btw 180 - 182 million. There had been hope that the number would be higher, but it looks like no soap, 182 seems to be the best guess on the cap.

An NFL coach (as yet un-named) has stated the next week will see a "massacre" of established players being cut.

The number for franchise tagging a running back will probably be 11 million. That would mean the Packers will probably not franchise RB Aaron Jones.

Along those lines, it was stated that in a simple restructuring of salary does not need the player to agree to those financial manipulations. That would apply to the Pack if they converted portions of Aaron Rodgers deal.

Exactly what this all means is still totally up in the air, but stay tuned as there will be a whole lotta shakin going on at 1265 Lombardi ave. in the near future.

Kinda what I've been saying. Pack should demand Preston take a pay cut. Same with Amos. Should never have Given Bak that deal. Cut Turner or demand a cut. There will be talent galore available to the GM who is smart in cherry picking guys.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kinda what I've been saying. Pack should demand Preston take a pay cut. Same with Amos. Should never have Given Bak that deal. Cut Turner or demand a cut. There will be talent galore available to the GM who is smart in cherry picking guys.

No need to do all of this. Preston? Yes. Amos? No. Turner? Unlikely. You have to consider the cap savings compared to how much it would cost to find a replacement. They could probably get a third OLB for Preston’s savings of $8m. They aren’t going to find a decent starting RT for the $3.9m they’d save on Turner and a decent starting S for the little over 4m they’d save on Amos. Amos was good last year. Both guys are candidates for restructures though. If they cut P. Smith, restructure Rodgers and Z. Smith, cut Lowry, and extend Adams, they’ll be in good shape.

They have higher needs (OT, CB, DL) in the draft, so you can’t say just draft somebody.

[Joemailman]

Lions releasing CB Desmond Trufant one year after signing him. He played in just 6 games for the Lions last year. He's been hurt a lot playing in a total of 15 games over the last 2 seasons.