Packers want Adalius Thomas

[PackerPro42]

Hawk can be a difference maker. Thomas is a difference maker. Say what you will about Poppinga but he is more brutal and impactfull than Barnett. I'd like to see us pay Thomas whatever it takes and we'll get a compensitory by letting Barnett go next season.

Do we watch the same game??? Barnett makes plays and is 25 (entering his prime)... Poppinga is far away were Barnett is right now...

And considering the fact that Poppinga plays OLB and Barnett plays MLB, it would seem useless to have three OLB on the team and no ILB. I'm sorry but releasing Barnett so we can keep Poppinga would be a huge mistake.

[RashanGary]

Barnett is not a difference maker. I stand by that. I consider him and Poppinga very similar players as far as total talent. Barnett is stronger in teh pass, Poppinga is stronger in teh run and has shown alot of improvement in the pass. When it comes to paying for an impact player; I'd pay Thomas and let Barnett go becuase I think there is a big gap in the two as far as on field impact goes.

[retailguy]

Barnett is not a difference maker. I stand by that. I consider him and Poppinga very similar players as far as total talent. Barnett is stronger in teh pass, Poppinga is stronger in teh run and has shown alot of improvement in the pass. When it comes to paying for an impact player; I'd pay Thomas and let Barnett go becuase I think there is a big gap in the two as far as on field impact goes.

Don't forget that the Ravens play a 3 - 4. The packers play a 4 - 3.

Packers want Thomas for a DE. They are not looking to replace Barnett. They have already started contract proposals with him. It will get done....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Bart Scott is the best player on that defense.

He's probably the best LB on that defense.

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This site also has us drafting Demarcus Tyler, the DT from NC St in the first round. They also mention that Smith will be tagged by the bengals.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Say what you will about Poppinga but he is more brutal and impactfull than Barnett. I'd like to see us pay Thomas whatever it takes and we'll get a compensitory by letting Barnett go next season.

Poppinga isn't half the player Barnett is. We'll likely end up well below the cap again, so who cares about salary. Do people realize Poppinga is actually two years older than Barnett?

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Personally, I don't mind barnett or Poppinga. I think you can win with both or both can miss the big tackle in the open field. Both should get better.

[RashanGary]

Personally, I don't mind barnett or Poppinga. I think you can win with both or both can miss the big tackle in the open field. Both should get better.

Barnett wants to get paid like the best in the biz. That is the biggest difference IMO.

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If the rumour about Thomas is correct, KGB will be traded or cut and Jenkins will get a high tender with the hope that somebody snatches him so we can get high compensation. Can't see the Pack paying these two, who put together will be in the $10 mil per year area to play DE. Jenkins can play inside but is better off the edge from what I saw. This may make them want to make a play for a DT.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Barnett wants to get paid like the best in the biz. That is the biggest difference IMO.

From the way it sounds he wants about the same as LBs that have signed recently with similar credentials. Slightly more than E.J. Henderson. Sounds fair.

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bARNETT HASN'T EVEN MADE IT TO THE PRO BOWL yet. He isn't a difference maker imo. He is better than a guy but not a stud. I would never break the bank on him.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I have serious doubts about whether Thompson will go after Thomas. He just doesn't seem to fit our scheme. He's a rush OLB in a 3-4.

[b bulldog]

Henderson had his best year this year and if Nick wants his $$, the market will get him that.

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My guess is that the Pats will be all over him.

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In order for the Ravens to keep him they will have to clear some cap space. This will probably get him to the open market.