3 MOVES Green Bay Can Make Thanks to the BACK

[texaspackerbacker]

Don't bet your ass on it hahahaha. The absolute last thing we need is a transition to a power running game. On the chance - relatively slim IMO that we do lose Aaron Jones, we go after somebody fast and shifty in the draft and/or finally make some use of Dexter Williams. Dillon alone or Dillon and Jamal is a recipe for getting worse. Dillon as a change of pace to Jones, on the other hand, would be great.

Even of Dillon has the potential to be a good perimeter runner, which is far from a sure thing, the Packers have shown a lot less ability to block for outside zone than for inside zone.

The franchise tag is not a good option in a cap year like this one, as the massive amount of the one year contract is a cap killer.

[GB-Brandon]

This is exactly why guys rarely take pay cuts & take the most $ they can get. You have a guy like Aaron Jones that out plays his draft status and doesn’t make a whole lot of $ compared to other top NFL players. He sets himself up and has a career season and can’t get the guaranteed $ he wants and then probably gets hit with a franchise tag so he has to go back to the drawing board playing a very physical position and produce at a high level yet again to get his big pay day knowing one play can end it all and “POOF.”

Yeah, it’s 8 million dollars but he was probably set up to get 25-30 million guaranteed.

[GB-Brandon]

The franchise tag is not a good option in a cap year like this one, as the massive amount of the one year contract is a cap killer.

Yeah the 8 million counts towards the cap now but they just cleared that amount with one move with Bakh. It protects them from longterm risk while the cap balances back out hopefully. Also, protects them from long term risk with the player while still allowing them to maintain negotiations and other contracts or deals to expire or be terminated. There are several advantages with a low number like “8 million” with no future commitment.

Maybe you want Aaron Jones for one more year on a discount while you get the replacements fully in order.

[texaspackerbacker]

If the franchise tag amount is only $8 million, then I take back what I said about it not being a good option ....... but I'm not sure the figure isn't higher than that.

[GB-Brandon]

If the franchise tag amount is only $8 million, then I take back what I said about it not being a good option ....... but I'm not sure the figure isn't higher than that.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2932212-packers-top-players-to-consider-for-franchise-tag-rfa-contract-tenders?share=other

[GB-Brandon]

So this is good news for you Tex!! Good news for all of us really. I see no way possible the Packers let Aaron Jones walk over 8 million if this is indeed accurate.

[texaspackerbacker]

ok. It sounds like a plan.

[bobblehead]

Well, I'm biased since I have been pimping Cory Davis for....well, about a year now. I want to be right, so that is my #1 priority here. Also, I'll stick with it because rookie WR take a minute, but Davis played for Flower, run blocks and has had decent production in a run first offense with weak QBs. Also it might get Brandon to give it a rest.

Next is Lindsey. I believe games are won at the line of scrimmage. Protect Rodgers and open holes for anyone toting the rock is your first priority.

Finally Watt. If I thought he was half the player he was a decade ago he is #1 on this list. He is not and I don't want him unless its virtually for free.

[Bretsky]

RANDOM THOUGHT

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS SIGNING


James White...and I doubt they have to spend much

[GB-Brandon]

RANDOM THOUGHT

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS SIGNING


James White...and I doubt they have to spend much

Absolutely!! I posted this in the other thread. Probably 3-4 tops. He can still play too.

[call_me_ishmael]

Robert Francis Demovsky is predicted the Packers convert all of ARods money this year to a signing bonus so that essentially frees up 22M/3 years so about 14.6M this year.

[GB-Brandon]

Robert Francis Demovsky is predicted the Packers convert all of ARods money this year to a signing bonus so that essentially frees up 22M/3 years so about 14.6M this year.

Yeah, this is the big anticipated move. Puts trading Rodgers for the next three years basically on ice and then destroys the value of Jordan Love’s rookie contract as far as him playing on it. This is the tell tale sign of the whole direction of everything.

[call_me_ishmael]

The rookie contract thing doesn't matter. If Jordan Love is a stud, it's a great move no matter what. If he's a bust, then it is a historically silly move - especially knowing how close they were and it will largely be Gooters legacy if he never wins a chip. The longer he sits the more likely he becomes a stud IMO. Of course, I still think they could flip him for a #1 in a year or two if he shows up - that said, that's not exactly an appreciating asset.

[GB-Brandon]

The rookie contract thing doesn't matter. If Jordan Love is a stud, it's a great move no matter what. If he's a bust, then it is a historically silly move - especially knowing how close they were and it will largely be Gooters legacy if he never wins a chip. The longer he sits the more likely he becomes a stud IMO. Of course, I still think they could flip him for a #1 in a year or two if he shows up - that said, that's not exactly an appreciating asset.

I think it matters a lot more though. If you can get competent QB play for 4 million a year you can load up the roster and have a legitimate chance at building an elite defense or something else. Right now we’re getting a QB to run the scout team for 4 million. Doesn’t seem practical to me any way you cut it for a franchise that models itself on being practical. Penny Wise Pound Foolish. Unless he turns into something Super Special which are low odds and it usually doesn’t take 4 years to figure that out. To me it’s flawed all the way around. Maybe they can flip him as you suggest but even then it’s not getting you any production at the moment but running your scout team.

[texaspackerbacker]

Robert Francis Demovsky is predicted the Packers convert all of ARods money this year to a signing bonus so that essentially frees up 22M/3 years so about 14.6M this year.

Hopefully this guy has inside info and is correct. I think they could do even more than that if they stretched out an extension to five years.