Green Bay Packers Discussion

[TimmG6376]

Originally Posted by PackerLegend

Free agency begins today will the pack sign anybody besides their own. I'm not talking huge names but maybe a mid tier guy who can help... FA is exciting just not for us, but its smart at times to avoid.

Not likely unless Wells signs somewhere else. Can't seem them going into the season with the only options being a rookie or EDS.

I would like to see them pursue a veteran S or DE, but as usual I'm not expecting much activity.

I think with Sherrod's injury it is likely Clifton comes back at a reduced salary for insurance.

[SuperPacker]

We're definitely not signing anyone lol.

We haven't signed anyone for 3 years.

[PackerLegend]

Originally Posted by SuperPacker

We're definitely not signing anyone lol.

We haven't signed anyone for 3 years.

Just because we haven't for 3 years doesn't mean we won't. People said TT wouldn't trade up either and he did. Yes its unlikely but maybe he will surprise us... I'm definitely not counting on it. Anyways its usually a good idea to avoid most FAs but there are guys we could use.

[jackalope]

The only somewhat "big name" guy I could see Green Bay going after is Chris Myers, but I'm hoping we just bring Wells back instead.

[cvv84]

Originally Posted by PackerLegend

Just because we haven't for 3 years doesn't mean we won't. People said TT wouldn't trade up either and he did. Yes its unlikely but maybe he will surprise us... I'm definitely not counting on it. Anyways its usually a good idea to avoid most FAs but there are guys we could use.

Exactly. Plus we have to remember that we're going to need to sign Jennings, Rodgers, and Matthews to new deals very shortly here.

Originally Posted by jackalope

The only somewhat "big name" guy I could see Green Bay going after is Chris Myers, but I'm hoping we just bring Wells back instead.

Personally I'd rather go bigger at the position. We don't really run a true ZBS anymore so signing Meyers over Wells is pretty much a lateral move IMO. Either guy would be alot of money to commit to a center in his 30s.

[PackerLegend]

Mike Meal suspended 4 games for performance enhancing drugs per PFT. Great way to start the new year.

[cvv84]

Originally Posted by PackerLegend

Mike Meal suspended 4 games for performance enhancing drugs per PFT. Great way to start the new year.

Yup, I'm no longer sticking up for him. Dude has potential but come on...

[SuperPacker]

time we start looking to move on from mike neal and draft someone in the early rounds.

either cant stay healthy, playing bad or being stupid...

[tjsunstein]

Justin Harrell, Johnny Jolly, now Mike Neal. We let Cullen go why?

[TimmG6376]

His cap number is low so he'll be around for one more year, but yeah he's going to have to play like gangbusters when he comes back from suspension if he wants to stick around.

[SuperPacker]

Grabbing a guy like DaJohn Harris, Kendall Reyes or Mike Martin would be a big help. Apart from Pickett we are pretty bare at defensive end.

[bigboiajhawk]

I thought I read from someone's twitter that Neal was using ADD pills. Either way, he is not accountable, and MM believes in accountability. Give me a DE in either Round 1 or 2 and I will be pretty happy this year. I feel like there are a bunch of guys that could help out the Packers DL this year.

[TitleTown088]

The Packers have inquired about Miami free agent DE Kendall Langford, according to his agent Adisa Bakari, but no visit is scheduled and Langford visited Cincinnati today and is headed for St. Louis, according to published reports.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/142822005.html

Wells visiting St. Louis as well.

[SuperPacker]

Sad to see Wells visiting other teams. TT must have something up his sleeve though. I cant see him starting EDS at C next year.

Kendall Langford... Not really a sack artist but a very decent 3-4 DE who could do a starting job if needed. Wonder how much we're looking to pay him.

[TimmG6376]

Langford sounds like the ideal Thompson FA actually. Still relatively young. Coming off a bit of a down year, but might be a good fit for what they want out of their DEs. As long as he isn't looking for a big payday.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by TimmG6376

Langford sounds like the ideal Thompson FA actually. Still relatively young. Coming off a bit of a down year, but might be a good fit for what they want out of their DEs. As long as he isn't looking for a big payday.

I reckon we could get him for something like 4million? Just a total guess though.

[Smokey]

Langford would certainly serve a need or, as an outside shot, Aaron Smith would as well.

Assuming Wells goes the biggest needs would be DE, OLB and C - adding a T for good measure. I hear that TT is enamoured of Peter Konz so that might fill C for years to come.

It would be great to see one of our needs met through FA but I'm not holding my breath.

[TimmG6376]

Originally Posted by Smokey

Langford would certainly serve a need or, as an outside shot, Aaron Smith would as well.

Assuming Wells goes the biggest needs would be DE, OLB and C - adding a T for good measure. I hear that TT is enamoured of Peter Konz so that might fill C for years to come.

It would be great to see one of our needs met through FA but I'm not holding my breath.

Aaron Smith is 35 years old. In Thompsons' world he might as well be dead as a FA.

[mqtirishfan]

I don't usually get into the whole sign a big FA thing, but I think Wimbley would make a lot of sense for us to go after.

[bigboiajhawk]

Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

I don't usually get into the whole sign a big FA thing, but I think Wimbley would make a lot of sense for us to go after.

That would be interesting to say the least. Maybe in Green Bay he could live up to his potential. I think though, with all the latest press about up coming contracts for Arod, Clay, Jennings, Raji, and possibly Finley again, TT will steer clear of signing any new bigger name Free Agents.

But, I was definitely thinking the same thing about Wimbley. Has he officially been released?

[TimmG6376]

Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

I don't usually get into the whole sign a big FA thing, but I think Wimbley would make a lot of sense for us to go after.

Yeah, this time of year is always weird. You feel slightly envious of the teams signing all of these high profile players, but then you look at the money that guys like Laurent Robinson, Meachem, and Eric Wright, are getting and you kind of understand where Thompson is coming from.

Looks like Wimbley has just been cut according to the twitterverse. Would be fine bringing him in at a reasonable number for some immediate impact while a young guy develops.

[bigboiajhawk]

@AdamSchefter Rams agreed to terms with former Packers free agent center Scott Wells.


Welp, I guess Wells just wanted out of GB. Clearly TT does not hold Centers in high regard.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by bigboiajhawk

@AdamSchefter Rams agreed to terms with former Packers free agent center Scott Wells.


Welp, I guess Wells just wanted out of GB. Clearly TT does not hold Centers in high regard.

We 100% need a C now. It would be a waste to get one in the first round but maybe Myers or getting a potential starter in round 2-3?

[CheeseKnuckles]

I would really like for TT to sign Myers and Langford. I know it most likely won't happen, but a guy can dream... Imagine if we take care of those two postions before the draft. It would put us in a good postion to be able to try and get the OLB we so desperately need.

I've been reading about Kevin Zietler being on TTs radar as a center. He could probably be had in the 3rd round I'm guessing. Also starting to take a liking to Cam Johnson as a possiblilty in the 2nd round us. At 6'3 268, I like that he has played in the 3-4 before. He ran the 40 in 4.8, but his 10 yard split was 1.58. That is damn good for a big man!

[SuperPacker]

Chris Myers signs with the Texans.

Our only hope now is getting a centre through the draft.