Big spending doesn't pay in free agency

[Brohm]

I hope they get Ahman back and get it done soon. Ahman and Morency were a good 1:2 punch last year.

As far as size is concerned, Ahman is 6'0" and 218.
Morency is listed as 5'9" and 212.

Thats actually pretty good height to weight ratio for Morency. It's not like he is slight of build. Very compact runner. Hopefully he can stay healthy a be more productive in the offense. Combined with AG, its an excellent rotation. Just add in a fresh pair of legs via the draft....

Get it done!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Re: TT

It's in MCGINN's latest column towards the bottom. He has'nt contacted Hamlin's agent.

Where was this? His latest articles don't mention anything about whether Thompson has contacted Hamlin's agent or not. There was a Press Gazette article that mentioned other players the Packers had not contacted, but Hamlin wasn't included in the list.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Re: TT

It's in MCGINN's latest column towards the bottom. He has'nt contacted Hamlin's agent.

When was that written? Got a link?

You beat me to it.

[HarveyWallbangers]

As for Morency, I'm not down on him; however, he is what he is, a third down back. He lacks the size and physicality to hold up as an every down back.

I think it's a little early to pigeon-hole Morency as only a third down back. He looked pretty good when he played. He got 99 yards and 101 yards in the two games that he got more than 10 carries. I don't think you can assume he can take a whole load, but I don't think it's a conclusion that can be made yet.

[Partial]

As for Morency, I'm not down on him; however, he is what he is, a third down back. He lacks the size and physicality to hold up as an every down back.

I think it's a little early to pigeon-hole Morency as only a third down back. He looked pretty good when he played. He got 99 yards and 101 yards in the two games that he got more than 10 carries. I don't think you can assume he can take a whole load, but I don't think it's a conclusion that can be made yet.

I agree, I think at the very least he'd be servicable. I saw flashes where he looked very good last year, but who knows if he can hold up to the pounding. I will say that he looks like he has an ability to avoid the big hit.

[pbmax]

I'm not picking on wist, because I'm sure he knows this, but Reggie White would have never made it to FA without a court order and a CBA that prevented the Eagles from Franchise Tagging him.

He won his anti-trust court battle, the CBA listed him (and others) as an exception, and the Eagles lost a court battle to apply the tag.

Players of his caliber and worth do not make it to FA except in rare cases.

And everyone in the first week is overpaid. Too much cash and too few players.

Daniel Graham just got $10 mil guaranteed (inital report) to block. This is the TE you think will put the offense over the top?

The Packers are at least a year and another good draft away from being a true playoff team. Buying the most expensive FAs now is foolish.

Most overnight successes in the NFL have actually been drafting in the top 10 for years before they break out, rack up some wins and get noticed.

Lest anyone forget the greatest FA signing of all time, IMO, Reggie White.

[pbmax]

Hamlin not called, 12th paragraph by my count:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=572372

Link for Hamlin not contacted reference. Its unattributed, and it wouldn't be Thompson, so unsure where Bob got the tip.

[BallHawk]

Who is in charge of the cap? TT or Andrew Brandt? According to his bio, it seems like Brandt is in charge of the cap. Just wondering.

http://www.packers.com/team/staff/brandt_andrew/

Here is some support for that:

“We’re having conversations,” Thompson said of team negotiator Andrew Brandt and Green’s agent, “and again you never know when that last conversation takes place that you have a deal. But we’re trying, and we’ve made clear all along we’d like to have him back.”

Brandt does all the dirty work while TT sits in his leather recliner, browsing through packerrats.com, using the fans' input to decide what to do next.

[wist43]

I'm not picking on wist, because I'm sure he knows this, but Reggie White would have never made it to FA without a court order and a CBA that prevented the Eagles from Franchise Tagging him.

He won his anti-trust court battle, the CBA listed him (and others) as an exception, and the Eagles lost a court battle to apply the tag.

Players of his caliber and worth do not make it to FA except in rare cases.

And everyone in the first week is overpaid. Too much cash and too few players.

Daniel Graham just got $10 mil guaranteed (inital report) to block. This is the TE you think will put the offense over the top?

The Packers are at least a year and another good draft away from being a true playoff team. Buying the most expensive FAs now is foolish.

Most overnight successes in the NFL have actually been drafting in the top 10 for years before they break out, rack up some wins and get noticed.

Lest anyone forget the greatest FA signing of all time, IMO, Reggie White.

He was a freakin FA... who cares how he got there.

[woodbuck27]

Who is in charge of the cap? TT or Andrew Brandt? According to his bio, it seems like Brandt is in charge of the cap. Just wondering.

http://www.packers.com/team/staff/brandt_andrew/

Here is some support for that:

“We’re having conversations,” Thompson said of team negotiator Andrew Brandt and Green’s agent, “and again you never know when that last conversation takes place that you have a deal. But we’re trying, and we’ve made clear all along we’d like to have him back.”

Brandt does all the dirty work while TT sits in his leather recliner, browsing through packerrats.com, using the fans' input to decide what to do next.

If that's not actually the case, it's indeed solid advice BallHawk.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Hamlin not called, 12th paragraph by my count:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=572372

Link for Hamlin not contacted reference. Its unattributed, and it wouldn't be Thompson, so unsure where Bob got the tip.

Cool! I read the article, and didn't even notice. I'm a little disapointed in that. Hamlin is a guy I would like. It doesn't sound like there's a lot of movement with Hamlin. Maybe Thompson feels he can wait on him. I know some teams are concerned with his injury long-term.

[Bretsky]

Hamlin not called, 12th paragraph by my count:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=572372

Link for Hamlin not contacted reference. Its unattributed, and it wouldn't be Thompson, so unsure where Bob got the tip.

Cool! I read the article, and didn't even notice. I'm a little disapointed in that. Hamlin is a guy I would like. It doesn't sound like there's a lot of movement with Hamlin. Maybe Thompson feels he can wait on him. I know some teams are concerned with his injury long-term.

THANKS

I was thinking you guys were drunk or something; I knew I read that about Hamlin too. Just could not remember where.

At least TT is not on vacation