Packers Offseason/Free Agency/ Non-Draft Thread

[Joemailman]

I'm generally against this type of move, but 'Tae is the exception, IMO.

Depends on what the move is. If the Jets release him, I am all in on pursuing him as a free agent. If the Jets want to trade him, I'm against trading high picks for a guy you will then have to pay a ton of money to.

[Joemailman]

Justis Mosqueda @jumosq.bsky.social

The Texans' OL underperformed to the point where the team fired their OC.

Adam Stenavich makes a lot of sense there.

Luke Getsy makes a lot of sense as his replacement in Green Bay.

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2...or-2025-update

Texans have hired their new OC, and it's not Stenavich.

[Bretsky]

Texans have hired their new OC, and it's not Stenavich.

I could care less

I would be fine with Getsy instead of the fabulous OL coach we have imitating an OC

[sharpe1027]

It used to be illegal to push the ball carrier from behind. They ought to go back to that. All pushing of the ball carrier should be outlawed, not just the tush push.

Yes. Nobody wants to watch that shit.

[Joemailman]

Sounds like Josh wants a former teammate in Green Bay.

97.3 The Game @TheGameMKE

“I think we need a guy that’s proven to be a #1 WR already.”

-Packers RB Josh Jacobs on “No BS” with @BillSchmidRadio & @ArmenSaryan

[run pMc]

Jacobs isn't wrong. They need someone who can convert a 3rd and 4 in spite of tight man coverage consistently.
GB's WRs are talented and have done well considering their age and draft pedigree, but they also need someone to step up.

So...Jacobs is right, and the WRs are right if they are a little sensitive to the comment. If they want to be the alpha, they have to earn it by putting in the work and producing.

the Jets would have to cut Adams since he's owed a ton of money, and they won't do that unless A-A-Ron isn't coming back. Personally I'd rather they look at the draft and maybe a cheaper speed guy who can play outside, and also that they used Kraft more (and more creatively). I think he can be a good player for converting 3rd downs if they featured him (like Kittle, Kelce, Andrews, McBride are) more. Adams is good and likely has a year or two left but he's 32 years old and pricey. And no, Cooper Kupp and Deebo are both on the backsides of their careers and have extensive injury histories.

They can probably get DJ Chark or Mike Williams for cheap to run 9 routes or win jump balls 25 yards downfield if they need a speed/deep guy. Save the cap space for Zach Tom and some of the others coming up for new contracts instead.

[Joemailman]

Jacobs isn't wrong. They need someone who can convert a 3rd and 4 in spite of tight man coverage consistently.
GB's WRs are talented and have done well considering their age and draft pedigree, but they also need someone to step up.

So...Jacobs is right, and the WRs are right if they are a little sensitive to the comment. If they want to be the alpha, they have to earn it by putting in the work and producing.

the Jets would have to cut Adams since he's owed a ton of money, and they won't do that unless A-A-Ron isn't coming back. Personally I'd rather they look at the draft and maybe a cheaper speed guy who can play outside, and also that they used Kraft more (and more creatively). I think he can be a good player for converting 3rd downs if they featured him (like Kittle, Kelce, Andrews, McBride are) more. Adams is good and likely has a year or two left but he's 32 years old and pricey. And no, Cooper Kupp and Deebo are both on the backsides of their careers and have extensive injury histories.

They can probably get DJ Chark or Mike Williams for cheap to run 9 routes or win jump balls 25 yards downfield if they need a speed/deep guy. Save the cap space for Zach Tom and some of the others coming up for new contracts instead.

I don't see the Jets paying that kind of money to Adams. If they are willing to pay that kind of money to a WR, it would make more sense to trade Adams and sign Higgins who is 6-7 years younger. I'm on board with going after Adams if he's released or if the compensation in a trade isn't bad. The Packers young WR's could learn a lot from watching Adams for a couple years.

[Deputy Nutz]

I am not sure what the Jets were able to do with Adams contract. I am sure it's just yearly salaries at this point if a team was to take on his contract. Remember, he wanted to leave the Packers even with Aaron Rodgers. I know it was said that he wanted to play with Car his college teammate and the Raiders were happy to pay him. He is productive and will stay reasonably productive because of how he plays the game, he was never a speed guy. Adams is a fantastic route runner with great feet and has terrific hands.

I wouldn't hate the fact if the packers gave up a 5th round or an even a 4th rounder for him. It's really not going to cost all that much. I am not sure if the attitude is where you want it to be though. Maybe a second time around and a fresh start with the Packers would be a strong sales pitch.

[Joemailman]

I am not sure what the Jets were able to do with Adams contract. I am sure it's just yearly salaries at this point if a team was to take on his contract. Remember, he wanted to leave the Packers even with Aaron Rodgers. I know it was said that he wanted to play with Car his college teammate and the Raiders were happy to pay him. He is productive and will stay reasonably productive because of how he plays the game, he was never a speed guy. Adams is a fantastic route runner with great feet and has terrific hands.

I wouldn't hate the fact if the packers gave up a 5th round or an even a 4th rounder for him. It's really not going to cost all that much. I am not sure if the attitude is where you want it to be though. Maybe a second time around and a fresh start with the Packers would be a strong sales pitch.

Davante's contract each of the next 2 years is a 35.6 million base with 2.6 million in bonuses. https://overthecap.com/player/davant...oogle_vignette The Jets last year gave up a conditional 3rd and did a restructure to lower the cap hit in 2024. Adams might be at the point of his career where the one thing left to accomplish is to win a title.

[Joemailman]

[Joemailman]

The Packers are making an addition to the defensive side of Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff.

Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports that the team will hire Jamael Lett. Per the reprot, Lett will be a defensive backs quality control coach in Green Bay.

Lett worked as a defensive coaching assistant focused on defensive backs with the Patriots last season. He worked at North Carolina, South Alabama, Akron, and Samford prior to making the move the the NFL ranks.

Lett worked under defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington in New England and Covington was hired as the defensive line coach by the Packers last month. Covington’s arrival has been the most significant change on the defensive side of the coaching staff in Green Bay this year.

[bobblehead]

Personally I'm looking for Reed and Wicks to take a nice step forward this year. Year 3 is when guys like them stop thinking and just play. I'm worried about Dobbs brain. Not sure he is long for this league. If Musgrave can stay healthy I am in the minority in thinking they have enough targets. The only move I'm interested in right now is making the trade for Crosby or better yet, Garrett. We need a game wrecker. Gary isn't it. It would be nice if Gutes would draft football players instead of athletes. I'd love a Mike Green in the 1st this year. Production personified. Small school guy, you might even be able to trade back and land him depending on the combine.

As always I want BPA though. Sick of Gutes drafting into perceived weaknesses only to find out we have other weaknesses. Name me one spot on the roster that can't be improved. We won't pick a RB/QB in the first for obvious reasons, but I won't complain with any other position of its the best guy we can land. This is a deep DT draft. Last year was deep at DT and CB. We avoided both like the plague. It was a great OT draft so we selected a guy who played LT since grade school and promptly put him at RG. I would expect that Gutes will perceive edge to be lacking and lean into a reach....I can only hope its Green. Problem is if he has a decent combine and this not being the best edge draft he might go before us.

[Bretsky]

I hope our 1st round draft pick from last year is not a disappointment.

We need to stop sucking in round one.

[Fritz]

I hope our 1st round draft pick from last year is not a disappointment.

We need to stop sucking in round one.

It seems pretty well established that early on in drafts - first two rounds - Guter takes big swings on uber athletic guys who may or may not have the production to go with that, in the hopes of getting guys who develop that into blue-chip NFLers. He goes for upside. But he's missed on a lot of them here - from Stokes to Van Ness (though he's got this year to show he's actually a good NFL player) to Christian Watson so far and Jordan Morgan so far. And Quay Walker and Darnell Savage. And Luke Musgrave.

He's hit on some. Jordan Love - we hope - and Edgerrin Cooper seems to be shaping up. Jaire Alexander until his 'tude and health went south. Possible Devonte Wyatt? Not sure there.

But yes, his hit rate in the first two rounds does not seem to be what it could be or ought to be. I think Ted Thompson was similar. Didn't Thompson say once he needed to be reminded sometimes to take guys who were football players and not just great athletes?

[Joemailman]

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet

Sources: The #Packers have had trade conversations centered around star CB Jaire Alexander and they are open to moving him for the right price.

Alexander, still just 28 and a two-time Pro Bowler, is considered to be the most decorated CB available.