Barnett Contract Extension Update

[Bretsky]

to those who are saying he is good but overrated, then who is better?

I can think of one person who has a better combination of instincts and speed, but they are about 4 inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter. And if this year was any indication of future play, I'll retract that statement in a heart-beat.

I'm not sure there is a better MLB in the NFL right now. I don't consider him to be one of the greatest......but hard to locate one that is now better

[Zool]

Who's that kid on the Jets?

I'll have to go look it up.

Edit: Vilma always seems to be making big plays, but he's in a 3-4 so that skews it a bit.

[Partial]

Who's that kid on the Jets?

I'll have to go look it up.

Edit: Vilma always seems to be making big plays, but he's in a 3-4 so that skews it a bit.

Vilma was who I was referencing. Flat out stud.

[Zool]

Who's that kid on the Jets?

I'll have to go look it up.

Edit: Vilma always seems to be making big plays, but he's in a 3-4 so that skews it a bit.

Vilma was who I was referencing. Flat out stud.

Agreed. Wonder what he would do in a 4-3. With a couple really good D-tackles, he wouldn't have to see a O-guard ever.

[Partial]

He was great in a 4-3 before this year. Very good linebacker.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I agree with partial and packnut, he is the best in the league at MLB. No one is better than him.

[prsnfoto]

5) Is arguably the best cover MLB in the nfl.

Thats funny the only guy worse than him on the team for giving up plays over twenty yards was Manuel "arguably" the best safety in football. Come on guys he is an average MLB you all want to use excuses for other guys stats well here is one for Barnett, he played behind arguably the worst run defending DE in football this inflates his tackles, I would guess both Hawk's and his numbers will go down with Jenkins next year, what are they going to do run at Kampman? I have never once in his career seen him meet a back in the hole and crush him Hawk did it several times last year, I would try to resign him but not for big bucks 5 years 30 million 8 guarenteed.

[Partial]

Barnett is good in coverage but not great. If he was great he wouldn't ever get thrown on or they'd drop him into a zone and let him roam.

He has the speed and athleticism to make up for his mistakes in coverage. That's why I say he is good.

And by good, I really mean solid. He's not a liability in coverage.

[Tarlam!]

http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/04/10/1/

The Green Bay Packers Tuesday signed linebacker Nick Barnett to a long-term contract extension. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson made the announcement.

Barnett has led Green Bay in tackles three of his four seasons, posting 631 career stops. He has also recorded eight sacks, seven interceptions, six fumble recoveries and 29 passes defensed.

[GBRulz]

BARNETT AGREES TO TERMS ON EXTENSION

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with Nick Barnett on a long-term extension. The 25-year-old middle linebacker still had one year left on his rookie deal, but the two sides have been working on a new contract for months. Barnett has started 62 of 64 games since being drafted in the first round out of Oregon State in 2003. While no terms have been released, the extension is expected to be worth at least $5.5 million a year and include over $11 million in guaranteed money.

[GBRulz]

I'm SOOOOOOO glad to see that TT got this done! One less thing to worry about going into the season.

Kudos to Barnett on how he handled the situation as well. I think this sets a great example on how to be rewarded with a nice paycheck.

[Brando19]

The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday, April 10, that they have signed LB Nick Barnett to a long-term contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[wist43]

Hopefully he'll play like he did last year... no impact either way, really.

It's amazing how much even average players are getting these days.

[MJZiggy]

I like it. GBR, I totally agree with you. It seems the players that are handling this stuff with a bit more class are really getting taken care of. Thanks for posting that Tarlam.

[Merlin]

Pretty large deal for someone who is supposedly a liability in coverage and plays 100% of the time on his side of the ball. Man, what was TT thinking...

AJ Hawk will always be a good LB in the eyes of the media and most fans because he had a good rookie year so now the media won't dare point out any faults about him (ala Urlacher). I am not saying he won't be a great linebacker but he too will be over-hyped. Barnett had a great rookie season but for whatever reason the fans see a few blown plays and "poof" he sucks. The media doesn't say a word about him either.

Hrmmm, the media telling fans who is good and who isn't? Nawwwwww, that would never happen in America....