Packers FA Plans

[falco]

From PFT:

GREEN BAY GOING DEFENSE IN FREE AGENCY

We reported recently that the Packers' first target in free agency will be Ravens linebacker/defensive end Adalius Thomas.

We're now hearing that the defensive side of the ball will be the primary, if not exclusive, focus of the team's efforts in free agency.

Last year, quarterback Brett Favre spoke openly about wanting the team to make a free-agent acquisition along the lines of defensive end Reggie White. Though there was no Reggie-type player available last year (and there isn't one available this year), quantity could be the key as the Packers improve their ability to keep other teams off of the scoreboard.

[Fritz]

Generally it's easier to incorporate defensive players into a scheme right away than offensive players, so from that view this would make sense.

[Charles Woodson]

But since Thomas has the franchise what would we have to give up for him?

[BooHoo]

It would be to costly. Now we will have to look elsewhere. Provided we were looking at him at all in the first place.

[falco]

I didn't see where Thomas was franchised...I didn't think Baltimore had the cap room to use the tag.

Do you have a link?

[red]

But since Thomas has the franchise what would we have to give up for him?

i can't find where he's been tagged either

he hasn't as far as i know

[falco]

But since Thomas has the franchise what would we have to give up for him?

i can't find where he's been tagged either

he hasn't as far as i know

thats what I thought too...someone is doing some creative journalism I guess.

[MJZiggy]

This is as close as I could find.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.thomas16feb16,0,5399475.story?coll=bal-sports-football

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Holy shit, I didn't know he was turning 30. I don't want him anymore, especially for what he going to demand.

[pittstang5]

I'll believe it when he's wearing a Green and Gold Jersey. But if the Pack does get this guy, where's he gonna play - LB or DE?

If DE - KGB is on his way out (they better sign Jenkins as well)
IF LB - Poppinga's second string (which wouldn't be that bad)

First off, I think Ravens will find a way to franchise or keep him. SEcondly, if they can't, I think the 49ers are gonna push hard to get this guy. He fits their scheme better and they are WWAAAAAAYYYYYYY under the cap and could give him whatever he wants.

[Bretsky]

Re: Packers FA Plans

From PFT:

GREEN BAY GOING DEFENSE IN FREE AGENCY

We reported recently that the Packers' first target in free agency will be Ravens linebacker/defensive end Adalius Thomas.

We're now hearing that the defensive side of the ball will be the primary, if not exclusive, focus of the team's efforts in free agency.

Last year, quarterback Brett Favre spoke openly about wanting the team to make a free-agent acquisition along the lines of defensive end Reggie White. Though there was no Reggie-type player available last year (and there isn't one available this year), quantity could be the key as the Packers improve their ability to keep other teams off of the scoreboard.

It's fine if they are going defense in free agency; get us a starting Safety, another LB to beat out Poppinga, and another CB then. Throw in a veteran OG to boot.

Then grab a WR, RB, and TE high in the draft.

Then life will be good as a Packer fan.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think we need to spend our money on a veteran OG who may or may not start. We have three young guys competing for two spots. All three did okay starting their rookie year. I say let them compete for those two spots. We definitely need a safety, possibly a LB, and some young CBs (probably in the draft). More than anything, we need some playmakers on offense. Considering there aren't many any free agency, we might have to settle on finishing the rebuilding on defense and hope we can get some kids on offense in the draft.

[SD GB fan]

i think we will be drafting early for DBs or future RB. WRs and TEs will be through the mid rounds or FA. oline and dline depth in the late rounds. id like a LB in the mid to late rounds for depth and competition.

[KYPack]

Yeah, I'd say vet safety.

Thomas?

He's about the same as Pop at LB.

He's a pretty good DE, but probably not a 3 down guy like we need.

Put the money at the safety spot and draft some more good kids.

[Bretsky]

I don't think we need to spend our money on a veteran OG who may or may not start. We have three young guys competing for two spots. All three did okay starting their rookie year. I say let them compete for those two spots. We definitely need a safety, possibly a LB, and some young CBs (probably in the draft). More than anything, we need some playmakers on offense. Considering there aren't many any free agency, we might have to settle on finishing the rebuilding on defense and hope we can get some kids on offense in the draft.

You have more faith than I do in the ability of Spitz and Moll; I'd feel better with a vet OG and give them the opportunity to beat him out.