I propose a question to those with panties in a bunch: Who?

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Who should we have signed?

We all wish we had Ahman Green back but he didn't want any of that.

Who cares? He was a 30 year old running back who can't stay healthy.

Now, since people are complaining for the sake of complaining, exactly who should we have signed thats going to step in and contribute immediately and be a massive upgrade? You could argue Steinbach, and thats well and good, but we already spent a second round pick on Darren Colledge. Are you going to throw in the towel on him?

The one player a fair argument could be made for is Deon Grant.

Who should we have signed??!?

[RashanGary]

Then we can save this thread and after the season we can see who was right.

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I am simply asking who. Everyone is grumbling about how TT is not active in free agency and it is irritating.

Who should he have signed?

Daniel Graham? We already have bubba franks to be a 3rd tackle.
Eric Johnson - Maybe?

Who who who?!??!?!?

[RashanGary]

Yep, and then when we don't have the $$ to resign Barnett and we have Deon Grant instead what is everyone going to say?

[MJZiggy]

Actually I was wondering about that myself as I've actually heard people say 'sign anyone.' I don't want just anyone.

[prsnfoto]

Yep, and then when we don't have the $$ to resign Barnett and we have Deon Grant instead what is everyone going to say?

I would be OK with that. He's worth more he is an elite safety(at least top half), Nick is far from elite.

[RashanGary]

Actually I was wondering about that myself as I've actually heard people say 'sign anyone.' I don't want just anyone.

On that list of FA's, there were only 3 or 4 good ones that are close to the level of Barnett. I say lock Barnett up at a discount.

[MJZiggy]

Nick is not a safety. Who would be the linebacker to replace him again?

[prsnfoto]

I am simply asking who. Everyone is grumbling about how TT is not active in free agency and it is irritating.

Who should he have signed?

Daniel Graham? We already have bubba franks to be a 3rd tackle.
Eric Johnson - Maybe?

Who who who?!??!?!?

Deon Grant S
Justin Griffith FB
Eroc Johnson TE


The last two were cheap and better than what we had after that I agree with you they could have went after a RB but most will only be a guy Morency might be a guy. The problem is now since they have addressed nothing all the holes can't be filled by the draft so unless TT finds some gems on the scrap heap we go into next season without improvement.

[MJZiggy]

The problem is now since they have addressed nothing all the holes can't be filled by the draft so unless TT finds some gems on the scrap heap we go into next season without improvement.

Why not? He made a major overhaul of the o-line in the draft last year...

[RashanGary]

Barnett averages:

2 sacks
2 ints
4 passes defensed
120 tackles per year

Get's routinely voted as a probowl alternate by coaches and players showing that those who play the game and know the game think of him as a guy who is near the best at his position. Just hitting his prime.

Deon Grant averages:

.75 sacks
2.25 ints
7 passes defensed
50 tackles per game

Never made the prowbowl in his 7 year NFL career. Nearing the end of his prime.

[prsnfoto]

Actually I was wondering about that myself as I've actually heard people say 'sign anyone.' I don't want just anyone.

On that list of FA's, there were only 3 or 4 good ones that are close to the level of Barnett. I say lock Barnett up at a discount.

Nick will not sign for a discount his agent has said several times they would be monitoring Lance Briggs contract since that hasn't come about they have Thomas' who in my opinion signed for less with NE to win a SB. In fairness to Nick he hasn't complained but I think he wants 5 years 40-42 million TT is already playing his cards with the talk of bringing in Donnie Edwards. Nick won't be a Packer unless he has a serious reality check, as I have said before I welcome him back for 5-6 million a year not a nickel more.

[RashanGary]

42 mil on the new market isn't too bad. I'd just pay him.

[prsnfoto]

Barnett averages:

2 sacks
2 ints
4 passes defensed
120 tackles per year

Get's routinely voted as a probowl alternate by coaches and players showing that those who play the game and know the game think of him as a guy who is near the best at his position. Just hitting his prime.

Deon Grant averages:

.75 sacks
2.25 ints
7 passes defensed
50 tackles per game

Never made the prowbowl in his 7 year NFL career. Nearing the end of his prime.

Good stats I have only been going from what I have read about him in this forum and sports articles he and Nick are both indeed average. I stand corrected and Grant to was overpaid.

[chain_gang]

I would say, TE Randy McMichael would have been wise to pursue. With the cap going up quite a bit each year, and also the possibility of gaining much more space when Favre retires, most likely after this year, it also makes it feasible to resign Barnett to a long term deal. Maybe Hodge could take over for Barnett in two years who the hell knows. I'm not for signing all big names, but when you see obvious upgrades and the team can afford it, without sacrificing the long term, you do it. Would McMichael have fit in Green Bay, who the hell knows. Will our #16 pick be in the league for more than 3 yrs, no one knows. If it's Lynch, will he turn out to be another Darrell Thompson? Building through the draft is great, but you need a little seasoning here or there of capable Free Agents.

Another FA I thought would be worth a shot, would be Rod Hood, he'd be perfect to be our nickel corner for a year or two, and take over for Harris after that.

McMichael is 27, and Rod Hood is 25 and both could have been capable of helping the team for years, not to mention a receiving TE is a young QB's best friend when it's their first year starting.

So explain to me how these moves put Green Bay not in position to resign our key players?

If Barnett leaves after next year it won't be because Green Bay doesn't have the money, it's because he can make more on the open market than what Green Bay is offering, I'm sure he's seeing that already, and he's as good as gone next year. Unless TT Franchises him.