All Entries Tagged With: "Free agency"

Lost in the draft euphoria, what with our defense ready to dominate ;), is the fact that there is a very good chance Nick Barnett will not be ready...

Mike Vandermause's column this morning is actually spot on, save for one important distinction:

...with Donald's Designated Driver about the tiresome nature of hearing from various Packer fans

I like this signing. Not only does Preston add some much needed bulk along the offensive line, but he can fit at any position, including tackle.

Thompson won't say it. McCarthy will deny it. But make no mistake, Mike McCarthy is coaching for his job in 2009.

...after he gets back from the annual NFL meetings.

(Actually, 0-3 if you count the Jarrett Bush nonsense...)

So they went and did it. Fine. Bush is a 'great special teams player'. Fine. (Bullshit, but fine.) IF he 'continues to improve' he'll become a...

I'd like to respond to, if that's the right phrase, Tom Silverstein's assessment of Ted Thompson's approach, or lack thereof, to free agency this offseason. In this morning's Packers Daily Briefing, Silverstein states: The problem I see with this philosophy is what happens when one of your draft classes isn't any good? There is so much pressure on you to be right in the draft that if you have an off year, it absolutely destroys you. There's no room for error. To me, that's exactly what happened with the 2007 draft class. DT Justin Harrell, the guy who should have provided the most impact, has offered nothing for two years. RB Brandon Jackson came out of college too early and wasn't ready to be anything more than a spot player. WR James Jones was the bright spot of the draft, but an injury ruined his development last year. S Aaron Rouse and OT Allen Barbre have been disappointments. FB Korey Hall has been solid, LB Desmond Bishop flashed ability last year but clearly wasn't ready to start, K Mason Crosby has had his ups and downs and RB DeShawn Wynn is a developmental player. If you want to know part of the reason why the Packers were 6-10 last year, there it is.   I would point out that Silverstein has some very conveniently colored (for his argument) assessments of the players in question. With Harrell, of course, he is spot on. With Jackson, however, he is way off. Sure, Jackson was not ready in 2007 - but last year he was the best back on the team. He should have at LEAST made a push for more carries after the Carolina game, if not been handed the starting job outright. But for whatever reason, McCarthy, Philbin and Bennett feel the need to stick with Grant as the featured back. That's not Jackson's or Thompson's fault - that's mishandling the personnel on hand - that's one of the many coaching decisions that produced a 6-10 record. Next he points to James Jones and how his injury 'ruined his development'. Um - so what? It's not like Thompson didn't have a deep stable of receivers at the ready in case of such a development. In fact, I would counter that Thompson's drafting of Jordy Nelson, in the face of a lot of criticism, offset whatever loss was felt from Jones' injury. And on and on...

...is Ron La Canne's head exploding.

It's sooooooooo close. (Hattip: Packers Lounge Twitter)

Nice piece from new Packers Lounge writer Greg C looking at Thompson's major moves since being named General Manager of the Packers and how those...

Some fans have expressed reservations over the latest Packer Anthony Smith due to his infamous guarantee against the Patriots two years ago.

...did they just drop suddenly? Does the prospect of overpaying for marginal talent and the Packers annual removal from the process just cause...

Sure he's a locker room cancer. Sure he only cares about his numbers. Sure he's just about the epitome of anti-Packer People.

On the heels of Tom Silverstien's report this mo

Agree with Andy on this item is from Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback

You've never heard of him? Check. An ascending career back up? Check. Could help with special teams? Check. 

According to PFT's Twitter. (Hattip Greg Bedard's, um, Twitter...oh this is getting ridiculous) Go and get him Ted.

Greg Bedard stirs the pot here in regards to the Packers possibly looking at Vonnie Holliday, who is set to be released by the Dolphins.

Colin Cole signed with the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend, leaving the depth along the defensive line a serious issue.

I have no problem with the Packers not wanting to commit to a contract offer over the phone to a guy they've never met, but I also understand where...

According to Joe Fortenbaugh at the National Football Post, the Packers are putting the full court press on Canty's agent, reportedly by offering...

Of course, by the time you read this he could be signed with the Giants or the Seahawks, but if not...

I know a lot of Packer fans would say 'good riddance' but I think Colin Cole improved every year he was with the Packers, which is exactly what you...

Now it gets interesting...

(Listen to this while you read this post)

Packer fans who had visions of Terrell Suggs in Green and Gold next year can cross the linebacker off their free agent wish list, as PFT is...

Good stuff from Andrew Brandt yesterday. This passage in particular jumped out at me:

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