The Cost Of Packer Restricted Free Agents
by Brandon on Feb 12, 2010 7:00 AM CST
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PrintPete Dougherty at the Press-Gazette wrote an article saying that it's unlikely the Green Bay Packers will use either the franchise or transition tags on their unrestricted free agents. His main point was about the risk of using either tag on LB Aaron Kampman, but I'm not sure GM Ted Thompson wouldn't use one on NT Ryan Pickett. I posted the tag amounts earlier this week, and the cost of a defensive tackle for one year is around $7 million. That's a lot for a part-time starter, Pickett comes out on passing downs, but Thompson placed a franchise tag on DT Corey Williams two years ago. Williams's tag amount was just over $6 million, and he had been on the bench until injuries moved him into the starting lineup.
But the best part of Dougherty's article was the tender contract amounts for restricted free agents, of which the Packers have several. Here's the breakdown:
| 5 Seasons | 4 Seasons | |
|---|---|---|
| First and Third Round Tender | $3.268 million | $3.168 million |
| First Round Tender | $2.621 million | $2.521 million |
| Second Round Tender | $1.809 million | $1.759 million |
| Low Tender (Original Pick) | $1.226 million | $1.176 million |
S Nick Collins will get the 1st and 3rd round tender, S Atari Bigby received a 2nd round tender last season, and I don't know about the others. I posted the full list here on Wednesday. The only other player who might get as high as a 2nd round tender is DE Johnny Jolly. They can lowball G Daryn Colledge because he was originally a 2nd round pick, and they might do the same with C/G Jason Spitz (a former 3rd round pick).
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Encouraging news on Pickett...he loves the city!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=tsn-pickettfenceswithpac&prov=tsn&type=lgns
Packers NT Ryan Pickett(notes), an unrestricted free agent, says he loves Green Bay and that his goal is to remain there. Pickett, who turns 31 on Oct. 8, was a key cog in the Packers’ No. 1-ranked run defense.
“Hopefully we can get something done because I love it here,” Pickett told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "My wife, the kids, the schools, we love it. My oldest is 5, and she’s in kindergarten. We’ve got a good feeling for the whole area. Moving’s a big-time pain, and right now everybody’s comfortable. Hopefully, I can stay.
“I’m still young for a defensive lineman,” Pickett said. “I’m not old, not even close. I’ve got a lot of good years left. My position is a little different than the others. I’m not worried about my age.”
I read that article too! I really hope Pickett does come back. He was a really good NT for us this year.
by packallday555 on Feb 12, 2010 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
Not often does a pro athlete base his decision upon the welfare of his wife and kids,
really makes me feel good about Pickett. Heck of a lot of good guys on this team.
Jones,Kotsay,Vizquel < Thome
He's playing it smart
He’s not stupid like Julius Peppers — he will say nice things about Green Bay and all other teams. It’s to his economic advantage to encourage as many bidders to participate as possible. Heck, he might even be sincere!
Pickett
It would be nice to see them sign him to a reasonably priced 2 or 3 year deal. I think he could still be a great player for the next 3 years. Hopefully the team starts working with him long before free agency opens up and he realizes how much he could get on the open market. If we do maybe we can get him to sign for the hometown discount.
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