Official 2025 Draft Thread

[smuggler]

You can designate cuts as post-June 1, but not trades, right? Makes sense.

[sharpe1027]

I think trades are treated the same. They could be waiting on a trade until June as well

[SudsMcBucky]

Do you mean you think the Packers would only get a fifth rounder in exchange for moving back in the first or into the top of the second? I'd hope they'd do better than that, if that's what you mean.

Just to clarify what I meant, it wasn't a 5th round pick. I was meaning to say the trading team, if they really wanted to get back into the 1st for the QB they liked, would also do so for that 5th year option they'd get on that 1st round pick. Not sure why I didn't complete that thought. LOL.

[Patler]

The Packers salary cap for this year is in good-enough shape that I don't think the pre-June/post-June impact is of much concern to them. Alexander doesn't seem to have any off-season payments coming to him, such as roster bonuses and the like, that would force an earlier decision. As a result, there is no reason for Green Bay not to hold out until they get a deal they like.

The draft always involves a lot of trades. Alexander could be used as a sweetener in a deal allowing the Packers to move up, trading with a team having both cap space and a need at CB.

I can also see the Packers hanging on to him until later in the off-season before making a deal with a team that makes its post-draft roster assessment and sees a CB need.

They could also make a "your headache" for "our headache" trade with a team having a player with a similar cap hit and a similar questionable future. It would give each player and team a fresh start without really sacrificing anything.

In short, GB has no urgency to make a deal or cut Alexander. The only date of significance is the start of training camp. For Alexander to come to camp and risk injury, GB would have to be willing to keep and pay him for the season,

[sharpe1027]

I agree they CAN cut him pre June. After all, that still frees up $7M or so in this year's cap. Even so, they may prefer to wait and take some of the hit next year. It all depends on what other moves/extensions they intend to do.

I doubt they let him enter camp and risk injury. I think he's gone before then one way or another.It's matter of when, not if, in my opinion.

[pittstang5]

Stupid question - Is there anyway Jaire stays with the Packers this year? Haven't read or heard much about what the rumor mills are spewing these days - kinda lost interest. Any chance he stays or is it inevitable he's gone, regardless of how (Trade or Cut).

[MadScientist]

About the only way they'd keep him is with a large pay cut. Given his attitude issues, it's hard to see him taking a big cut in stride.

[sharpe1027]

They could keep him, but I highly doubt they will.

[smuggler]

I could also see them keeping him with the hope he stays healthy and plays well (enough) to trade him next offseason. It's quite a gamble considering his price tag this year, but it's possible.

[Bretsky]

I think both QB's will be long gone. BUt if one were there it'd be an ideal tradedown with a team wanting to get their QB and have that 5 year 1st round window

[sharpe1027]

Just imagine if they picked a QB in RD 1...

[Deputy Nutz]

Undoubtedly, the whole rest of the world is not nearly as negative about Jaire as various Packer fans.

I love how Jaire plays ball, especially earlier in his career before the shoulder injury. He has played less then 50% of games in the last few years.

[Deputy Nutz]

Just imagine if they picked a QB in RD 1...

It would be the craziest thing in this draft. if one of the top 3 QBs is there when the Packers pick a trade down would be warranted especially if a guy like Grant or Harmon is not there. The top tier edge rushers will be gone and I don't think the Packers have to chase an edge. It would be one thing if Williams drops or Green drops but the Packers have three guys that they are confident in at edge.

if a team really wants Dart or Sanders and they are available, trade down and pick up Hairston at corner.

[jklowan]

I am really hoping for a trade down but what if Will Johnson falls to us do you take a trade down with him still on the board? He seems like the player starting to fall in mocks

[jklowan]

Say Derrick Harmon, Will Johnson & Mike Green are all available who ya got?