Packers Offseason/Free Agency Thread

[Joemailman]

[texaspackerbacker]

Good. Both because it saves some money and because it apparently keeps a decent player in the edge rusher rotation.

[Fritz]

Good. Both because it saves some money and because it apparently keeps a decent player in the edge rusher rotation.

Once again, I agree with Tex.

Geez I hope I don't start calling anyone who disagrees with me a moron and an idiot who is stupid and unfit to be a Packer fan. But maybe I'd take a Filipino wife.

[sharpe1027]

Field Yates
@FieldYates

The Packers and OLB Preston Smith have agreed to a restructured contract that creates $2.4M in cap space for the team in 2024. Smith’s compensation for this year is now $10M.


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@TexWestern

This looks like a straight pay cut, since Preston was due to make $12.4M in cash this year.

I doubt it. They probably added incentives he'll get easily, increased his compensation in later years, or both.

[Fritz]

I like Preson Smith. He's just so solid and he can get pressure on the passer. And a team player, apparently. Seems like a very solid dude. Glad he's back.

[sharpe1027]

Field Yates
@FieldYates

The Packers and OLB Preston Smith have agreed to a restructured contract that creates $2.4M in cap space for the team in 2024. Smith’s compensation for this year is now $10M.


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@TexWestern

This looks like a straight pay cut, since Preston was due to make $12.4M in cash this year.

My other post didn't show up. What I was saying is I doubt it's a pay cut. They probably gave him easy to meet incentives. They might also have increased his compensation in future years.

[Joemailman]

My other post didn't show up. What I was saying is I doubt it's a pay cut. They probably gave him easy to meet incentives. They might also have increased his compensation in future years.

I later read that it's a lower base salary with incentives based on sacks. If met, the incentives would enable him to earn more than he would have earned under the old contract. Not sure how reachable the incentives are.

[Deputy Nutz]

He is getting a 4 million sack incentive but has to get double digit sacks.

I think a guy like Preston is needed, he so damn dependable and doesn't make stupid mistakes by getting pinned inside because he got greedy, like Z. Smith did over and over.

[Joemailman]

He is getting a 4 million sack incentive but has to get double digit sacks.

I think a guy like Preston is needed, he so damn dependable and doesn't make stupid mistakes by getting pinned inside because he got greedy, like Z. Smith did over and over.

Hopefully he won't turn into Z now that he can make millions more if he gets to double digit sacks.

[Deputy Nutz]

Gary restructured freeing up close to 5 million in cap space

[pittstang5]

He is getting a 4 million sack incentive but has to get double digit sacks.

I think a guy like Preston is needed, he so damn dependable and doesn't make stupid mistakes by getting pinned inside because he got greedy, like Z. Smith did over and over.

This! Has he missed a game since coming to GB? I can't think of anytime he did.

Didn't he twist his ankle or something this past season and still played the next week.

Glad he's sticking around.

[Fritz]

He is getting a 4 million sack incentive but has to get double digit sacks.

I think a guy like Preston is needed, he so damn dependable and doesn't make stupid mistakes by getting pinned inside because he got greedy, like Z. Smith did over and over.

As a guy with the moniker "Deputy Nutz" you clearly understand the importance of a sack.

I don't think Preston Smith will be like Z was. Seems like a different dude altogether.

[Joemailman]

According to Tom Silverstein Packers are talking to Aaron Jones' agent (Drew Rosenhaus), and Packers are not expected to bring back AJ Dillon.

[Fritz]

According to Tom Silverstein Packers are talking to Aaron Jones' agent (Drew Rosenhaus), and Packers are not expected to bring back AJ Dillon.

He seems like a good guy, Dillon, and I wish him well. But as a fan, I'm glad they're not bringing him back. He seems like just a guy - they ought to be able to draft someone who can - or can learn - to do the things he does, maybe a bit better. And maybe not have to spend a second-round pick to do it.

[ThunderDan]

He seems like a good guy, Dillon, and I wish him well. But as a fan, I'm glad they're not bringing him back. He seems like just a guy - they ought to be able to draft someone who can - or can learn - to do the things he does, maybe a bit better. And maybe not have to spend a second-round pick to do it.

Completely agree. Great Packer person but production went down year after year. Maybe sign him to a vet minimum deal if they don’t draft or sign someone else they think can do the job.