A phone call from Ted Thompson himself...
by TrevorR on Mar 1, 2010 2:02 PM CST
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PrintYou get a phone call...its Ted Thompson...amazingly he actually scours this blog and noticed you have some good things to say and wants to pick your mind (just roll with me here). He says, "I am going to make a big move this year on one player to improve the team in Free Agency. I might be willing to pay big bucks, I might even be willing to give up a pick or two for the right player (think RFA, not trade at this point). Who would you like to see me go after? Make a compelling argument and I might do it."
Your assignment...tell us who TT should go after in the FA market (restricted or not) and give your reasoning. If they are restricted, share why they are worth the picks we'd have to lose to obtain them...
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thomas jones
This move works in so many ways. First off, Thomas Jones is an unrestricted free agent. This means future draft picks are preserved. 2: His contract figures where not all that expensive for a RB with his skill set. 3: It is my opinion that he will compliment Ryan Grant perfectly by providing a more killer screen option. 4: The offensive line will get help because no team in their right mind would not respect the run with those two being rested during the game. 5: It seems to me that you need a two back system to be successful in this league. 6: CAN YOU IMAGINE A DOUBLE BACK SET WITH THOSE TWO. talk about rendering the wild cat obsolete. Plus, it seems Ryan Grant performs better with someone threatining his job. I hope this goes through. If not. Julius Peppers because he wants to work in the 3-4 scheme. No one does it better than Dom Capers, but, he wants a whole lot more than Jones all for a similar impact.
I am not sure I get what you are saying about the wildcat (T. Jones and Grant on their own don’t exactly strike fear in DCs around the league). I feel like other teams would gladly play against our attempt at a wildcat as opposed to Rodgers being under center. Teams with ELITE QBs don’t need the wildcat.
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Mar 1, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
I think I am with you…neither of them are Wildcat kinds of players. I think he is saying you wouldn’t need the Wildcat cause you’d have two great RBs. I guess I am not a big fan of getting Jones…nothing against him, I just think we’d be bringing in a position we already have (namely inside the tackles RB)…I’d be more interested in his teammate, Leon!
Jones is too similar to Grant.
The two back system seems to work much better when the backs having complementing skill sets, not very similar skills.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Mar 2, 2010 8:19 AM CST up reply actions
Karlos Dansby
It doesn’t look like the Cardinals are gonna franchise him so no draft pick compensation. He would be a perfect compliment to Clay at the LOLB. As we have personally witnessed, he can be very disruptive rushing the passer and also is very good in coverage. Dansby might be the most versatile LB in the NFL. He has even been put back at Safety in some of Arizona’s schemes. Probably the best FA on the market this year.
"I agree but dont agree"
Why move him to the outside? He’s one of the better 3-4 ILB’s in the league. Imagine him replacing Hawk..Rumor is that he wants to be paid like one of the best LBs in the league, which is something I doubt TT will do.
by packallday555 on Mar 1, 2010 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
List of NFL Free Agents
http://walterfootball.com/freeagents.php
Looks like they keep it fairly well updated too…
I am glad you asked Ted!
I am big on a few guys: Chester Taylor (RB), Jared Gaither (OT-RFA), Elvis Dumerville (LB-RFA), Dunta Robinson (CB), Ryan Clark (S), Antrel Rolle (S). There are some intriguing players out there this year…its not known for being a crazy FA class this year but I think for our system there are some very intriguing players out there…plus we all know you don’t like the big splashy guys anyway! I am not going to suggest going after any restricted players…we still have enough needs on this team that giving up a couple firsts could really cost us. If we were to do it, Dumerville makes a lot of sense because he is a young lightning fast OLB hybrid that knows and excelled in the 3-4. But that isn’t the direction I’d go…
Personally I think bringing in Chester Taylor would be an amazing move. He would provide that last piece of the game that would make our offense almost unstoppable. At 31, he has amazingly light wear on the “tires” and should have 2-3 more really solid year to play in a 60/40 share with Grant. He’ll keep Grant more fresh and reduce his carries. He gives Rodgers a great dumpoff weapon for passing downs and knows our rival the Vikings as well as anyone. Losing him would be a major hit to that offense. If we had room to make another smaller move, I’d like to see us make a play on Clark or Rolle at safety and let Bigby go. While I like Bigby, we don’t have the kind of depth we need at that position to take the risk! Every year we lose him and the dropoff is great, yet he’s still only an average to maybe slightly above average safety. This instantly improves our defensive backfield and allows us to focus on the other need positions in the draft!
Nice list
For us to get any one of the guys you mentioned above would help our team greatly. I think the one I may be most interested in is Gaither. He is a good LT and is only 24 years old. I’m sure the Ravens are eager to move Oher over to LT but I have no idea what that means for Gaither. I’m sure they’ll tender him but for how much? Being able to draft a proven LT that can step in and play well, and do so for 6-8 years while likely improving a bit still could be awfully nice for us. Then all we’d need is to find a RT, which in this years draft shouldn’t be all that difficult.
As far as UFA’s go I’m with you on Taylor. The team is missing a great 3rd down back, and Taylor is just that. Plus, he can probably carry 40-50% of the load because of his fresh legs like you mentioned. I doubt the Vikings want to let him go but with his playing time steadily decreasing since AP has emerged will he want to stay there?
Robinson, Clark, or Rolle would be great too. I’d be happy with either one of them and signing any of them would help the secondary out a great deal. I think we may actually have something in Underwood, so possibly adding Robinson while retaining Williams could be nice for the future. And signing him in the immediate future would be even better. He and Woodson would be a great Cb tandem, with Williams getting to play nickel (probably the best nickel back in the league) and Harris hopefully being able to be the dime back or even nickel back depending on his knee.
I didn’t mention Dumervil just because I don’t think there is any chance we get him. If we did get him though it would instantly make our pass rush one of the best in the league. Let’s not talk about that though because it makes me sad too think about how dominate we could be if we had an elite defense.
by packallday555 on Mar 1, 2010 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Elvis Dumerville
He would give us a pass rush we badly need plus we need to get rid of jonny jolly
You could give the broncos a 1st and 3rd for him and take a o-linemen in the 2nd and grab a guy like Nate Allen out USF in the 4th
Yeah I thought about that one…I just couldn’t bring myself to give up two picks so high like that. He would certainly improve our LB corps quickly though!
It’s interesting to think about isn’t it? We would have to give up so much to get him but doing so would instantly make our defense an elite one. As of right now Dumervil is probably the best pass rushing OLB in the league, and Clay isn’t far behind.
I honestly wouldn’t be mad to see us give up a 1st and 3rd for Dumervil. Adding him would basically lessen our need at Cb a whole lot, and like arodgers said we could take a Brown or Veldheer in the 2nd round, while making sure we retain Clifton. We could grab a Cb in the 4th, a speedy Rb in the 5th, and use the 6th and 7th round picks on guys who could contribute on special teams, and hopefully eventually contribute on offense or defense. It sounds crazy but if you think about having Matthews (24) and Dumervil (26) for the next 5-8 years it’s something that I would love to see.
1% chance this ever happens though.
by packallday555 on Mar 1, 2010 11:06 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
I was thinking of Richard Seymour and Elvis Dumervil in my “persuasive speech.” After careful consideration though, I don’t feel there are any free agents that we can get that will help us out unless we trade. There is Chester Taylor, LT, and Brian Westbrook, but we can find better RB’s in the draft.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Darren Sproles
Ya ya ya Gadget guy, I know. Alot of times in close games these types of players are difference makers. I would classify the college guys (Spiller, Best) and past and present pro guys like Warrick Dunn, Harvin , Sproles, Washington in the same type of catagory. Are they big guys? No are they every down guy’s? again No. Can they change a close game? YES.
KR/PR numbers improve instantly, your able to run a wildcat or a plethora of gadget plays with one guy. A DC can plan against them all day, and they might stop em for part of the game BUT imagine having a guy who can help your offense start at the other teams 30-40 YL every other game. Or can break one out of the gate untouched for 50-60 or 80 yards. You have options, 3rd and 2 your not limited.
I wanted to say LB on this article so badly or CB or back up vet quality QB. But hell, I like watching “gadget” plays once in awhile, good ol’ college trickery.
Go Pack
Ok Mr. Ted Thompson
I am with you in that we need to build our team through the draft. However, the time is right to add that Free Agent that will put us over the top. He may cost us big money, so we’ll have to be sure it’s a safe sign and he’ll be worth it in the short and long run. With that said, there is only one man on my list that is worth signing: Elvis Dumervil. He has proven to be a very effective pass rusher. His small size makes his speed rush effective and his large body build makes his bull rush just as effective. He’s the best of the best of pass rushing 3-4 OLB’s. You want a true primary pass rusher, he’s it. You add him to the team, you can’t count out those chips that Clay Mathews was getting towards the end of the year.
The best part of Dumervil is the fact that he isn’t declining, he’s only getting better. I am not a fan of signing RB’s over 30 years of age as that is a position that requires youth. As each year goes by, the draft introduces running backs that keep getting faster and faster. This year, the draft class includes CJ Spiller, Dexter McCluster, and Joe McKnight. If you are to sign any free agent running back, wait until after the draft.
Conclusion: resign your own players, don’t change that philosophy because it’s a proven successfull approach. However, add that one key free agent that will change our team. Elvis Dumervil will make our defense one to respect and be intimidating.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Hey Ted ~ You should've called me last YEAR!!!! : )
- Rob Sims ~ Ohio State ~ UFA ~ 4th Year ~ 26 years old G ~ Seattle… Would instantly up grade the Guard position… One of Seattle’s only bright spots!! He would love to be closer to home and play for a winner… Wouldn’t be too high priced!!! :)
- Domenik Hixon ~ UFA ~ 25 year old kick returner/WR ~ We need a Kick Returner and it wouldn’t hurt to have more depth at WR… God forbid we have injuries in that area this year!!!
Nothing too expensive… but it fills 2 needs ~ even if they are minor… We NEED OLINE DEPTH… and WE NEED A KICK RETURNER!!!! These two fit the bill IMO… Ted… You asked… Now… Let’s RECEIVE!! : ) lol
GO PACK!!!!!
Hixon would be a nice add. He has good speed and was actually pretty good for NYG until he got bumped down on the depth chart due to player’s returning from injuries. He could be a great #5 WR for us.
by packallday555 on Mar 2, 2010 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
Great finds. You went a different direction than most of us by naming the kinds of players he’ll probably actually go after! haha Hixon would be an interesting move. I think a lot of people would moan about going after a position of “strength” but Hixon could give us a nice deep threat and a serious return game that we don’t have now. I don’t know much about Sims.
Thanks TrevorR ~ I was trying to think Like TT : )
TT isn’t stupid… He doesn’t really like Free Agency… but, if he can get an up-grade here and there… He will… Sims started every game for Seattle in ‘07, ’08’ & ’09 I believe??? (My research skills suck! LOL) Anyway… He could start for Colledge!!! Hixon is an experienced kick returner and an excellent option in our 4 & 5 receiver packages… Plus depth at a position as important as WR for us is a MUST!!!!
GO PACK!!!!!
Rob SIMS ~ CORRECTION ~
I went to NFL.COM and they have Sims as a RFA… (My bad trusting Walter…) and NFL.COM didn’t even have Hixon listed as a FA of any kind today…???
by Bird Dog Uni on Mar 2, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
How about
Brett Favre?
Sorry — somebody had to say it!
To replace Kampman
we need to bring back KGB. I want to be able to wear by Gbaja-Bjamilia jersey again so badly (excuse the spelling).
Another cheap buy & Backup QB
Maybe Willie Parker- He’s had a few bad, injury ridden years, but has the type of speed we need. Despite his speed, he wasn’t really used as a pass catcher or KR in Pitt, but he is unrestricted and may come cheap because I don’t think anyone is expecting to sign him as their starting back.
Also QB-I don’t know why we insist on having young, inexperienced backup QBs with whom our season would go down the drain god forbid something happened to Rodgers. We should pickup someone like a Sage Rosenfels (with Texans) or Jeff Garcia (With Eagles) who could come in with some experience and compete in a few games if Rodgers went down with a minor injury.
Why would we even want young QBs? It’s not like anyone backing up Rodgers will even be able to seriously show their skills and be used as trade bait. And, we are essentially locked in at QB for the next 10 years so I don’t see why we would try to develop a young player. Possible free agent veterans who I don’t think will be given a chance to start anywhere include Chad Pennington, Charlie Batch, Jeff Garcia, A.J. Feely, Rex Grossman, and Daunte Culpepper. While a few of these guys probably should have retired already, I’d have more confidence in any of them coming in than Brian Brohm or Matt Flynn.
correction:
Apparently, according to the roster on the left side of the blog’s home page, our third string QB is Chris Pizzotti (Brian Brohm must have been so bad that he couldn’t be third string behind Flynn), so I guess he is an option if we don’t sign a veteran. Or we could call up Vinny Testaverde on a Thursday and throw him in our next game.
Brian Brohm
Was picked off our practice squad by the Bills late this past season. He’s no longer a Packer.
by Archibaldcrane on Mar 2, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
Not to mention
Sage Rosenfelds is with the Vikings and under contract.
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
Sage
I was just using Rosenfels as an example. When he was on the Texans and Schaub got hurt, he was able to come in and play well. We need someone like that who can come in and be comfortable as opposed to a young player who we do not need to work on developing. I know that we currently would not go after Sage.
TJ is a RFA you can have him for a second
and that’s CHEAP and only because as Packer fans I respect you.
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He’d be an upgrade over what we have now…but I guarantee you we won’t be giving up a second for him so its not gonna happen.
well he's a third so you still have a chance
on a darker subject it looks like Minnesota will not be keeping CT around next year. It will be interesting to see where he goes. Rumor has it that he’s looking at the Titans.
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Really, the Titans? I would think he would want go somewhere where he is the featured back, or at least gets 40-50% of the carries. Haha but I could just be thinking that because I would love to see the Packers sign him.
by packallday555 on Mar 4, 2010 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
eh…I still think they might bring him back. Maybe they’ll let him see what kinds of offers he’s getting and then match it. I know Chester has said he wants to stick around so maybe they’ll let the market show the value and then they’ll match and sign him away.
Why in the world would he want to go to the Titans. Less efficient offense…fewer carries (they need more of a goal line back if anything there)…and all around worse team. I wouldn’t get that decision at ALL unless it was just a money move.
Don't know just hearing rumors now.
Personally I would wonder at Chilly’s sanity if he allowed this to happen. Unless Young has shown up big in the practice squad…
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Sproles
Mr. Thompson, thanx for the high praise! When you have an opening for a scout let me know… I think I would make an excellent scout for the Packers… They are my Passion!!!
OK, so you want some of my much heralded advise? Sign Darren Sproles!!! I don’t see any OT in FA that are going to drastically improve the team. OLB is a crap shoot in FA. A CB might be had but personally I think Sproles would be the best Playmaker the Packers could possibly sign!!! And make no mistake Mr. Thompson… Darren Sproles is a PLAYMAKER!!!
You need to improve in the return game, well there isn’t a better return man in the game or coming out of college that would make as much of a difference! You want a Speed RB to act as a change of pace to Ryan Grant? Well Sproles is your man!!! you want someone who can be a good reciever out of the backfield, Sproles is an excellent reciever who can split out wide or run the screen game!!!
Pay the man 5 or 6 Mill, whatever it takes and the Packers are instantly better in alot of phases of the game!!! Its not even close… Sproles is your man!!!
really?
I didn’t think you’d be a Sproles guy. I can see the argument…I just think he’s overpriced for what he brings in the grand scheme of things. Might be worth it if he can reinvent our return game and give us an X-Factor though, you might be right.
I think Stroh is right on. Sproles is truly a threat to break one at all times. Just imagine how nice it would be to be able to throw it to our Rb in the flats and have him gain 5-10 yards for a first down and sometimes more. That was part of what made Minnesota’s offense so dominant this year. I can’t even tell you the number of times I saw Favre throw a little dump pass to Taylor and AP in the backfield only to see them make a big miss and go for a 1st down when it was looking like they were going to have to punt.
Adding that element to our team plus the top flight passing attack we already have with Jennings, Finley, and Driver could be HUGE for our offense.
Plus he could return kicks for us.
by packallday555 on Mar 2, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Sproles has also shown that he is capable of carrying 35-45% of the load, and I think he could excel in our zone blocking scheme. Haha as you probably can tell from my little rant, I think Sproles would be well worth spending big money on.
by packallday555 on Mar 2, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
Sproles
I would be all for Sproles or another RB in the draft that provides the same kind of impact! I just wouldn’t spend one of the top 2 picks we have to get one. Sproles will likely command in the 5-6M range, and I don’t think the Packers will do it. But the post did say spending wasn’t an issue. Of all the needs they could fill on the roster in FA, this is as likely as any to be the direction they go. Well, that and CB, I guess…
Sproles would instantly improve the return game, be a perfect change of pace to Grant and be a very effective reciever! Makes alot of sense to me…
We’ve all been talking about how we’re a player away from getting over that hump, and while I always kind of was thinking defense, adding Sproles could make our offense much better. If we added Sproles and are able to get at least average LT and RT play this season I think we could very well have the best offense in the league. Sproles would do so much for the passing game. He can break one at anytime out of the backfield, and is almost impossible for a LB to cover. He could also carry 40% of the load. But most importantly he could keep defenses honest. Between the screens, little dump offs, or draws we could run with him the opposing team’s DL will not just be able to pin their ears back like we faced all last year.
If we could get him for 5-6M I think that would be a great defense. I mean hell, we’re paying Chillar a little over 4M a year. Sproles improves our offense and special teams instantly and I think would definitely be worth some big money.
by packallday555 on Mar 3, 2010 12:06 AM CST up reply actions
Hey Packallday
Howdy long time no talk too. I got a huge question for you. Why did the Packers let go of Kampman? And I’m assuming that you all did because it’s caused a big buzz over at the POD. It seems that 80% of the Pride want him to sign as an end; and while it would be a better option than what we currently have. Didn’t he undergo knee surgery this past season? To anyone who can give me a little enlightenment here I would greatly appreciate it. And as always Go LIONS! I mean GO PACK GO. After my lions that is. lol.
What’s up man? Well we haven’t technically let him go yet but I doubt we’ll re-sign him. He struggled a bit in coverting to a 3-4 OLB, is coming off ACL surgery, and is 30 years old. I personally think he’ll still have 2-3 good years left in him and would actually like to see us retain him because he is a good pass rusher but it seems less and less like that’s going to happen.
It would be a great pickup for you guys if you got him, or any other team for that matter. I think he is still good for 9-10 sacks a year (possibly more) in the 4-3 system. Hope that helps?
by packallday555 on Mar 3, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
I think the Panthers
might be interested in him as well, with the loss of Pep they will need to find someone to work their pass rush around and Kamp is better than average and should be much cheaper than Pep.
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Yeah he might do okay there though I don’t know how much room they have for signing players. I guess losing Peppers frees up some space but they had to cut players to get under cap last year.
Pep was making a million a game
So that frees up quite a bit. Personally I always like to see ex Vikes head to the AFC though…
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Hey Davis, Welcome!
Kampman tore his ACL which is a serious injury. He is turning 30 years old and is coming off a bad season, which was his first in the 3-4. While I would like to see him back in Green Bay, I think the likelyhood of that happening is slim to none.
If I were a GM for a defense running a 4-3 though, I would without a doubt take a risk on signing him. I think Kampman is good for 10+ sacks a season yet and I suspect that he’ll be around for another 5 years.
Again, I wish we can resign him, but it’s unlikely.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Good question. It seemed like he was on pace to become the starter at the beginning of the year but then he got hurt and had a hard time getting back into the mix of things. I would assume/hope that he is the starter next season with the kind of $ we’re paying him but who knows.
by packallday555 on Mar 3, 2010 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
Eh, probably not an OLB in our system. Could be trade bait though.
by packallday555 on Mar 3, 2010 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
ISN'T SPROLES a RFA???
Forgive me if I’m wrong Stroh… God knows it wouldn’t be the 1st or last… Wouldn’t Sproles cost us a 1st & a 3rd? Or is it 2 1st’s? I’d rather draft your guy McKnight in the 2nd than give up a 1st & a 3rd… or whatever it is he would cost us… Don’t get me wrong… I like Sproles ~ maybe not as much as some… I just think in the end… He might cost us more than he’s worth as a RFA?
GO PACK!!!!!
No
Sproles was non-tendered by the Chargers, so he is an unrestricted free agent.
On a slight tangent, while I agree that Sproles could be a dynamite playmaker for the offense, the Packers put a pretty high priority on blitz-pickup from their third-down RB’s. Does anyone know how good a job Sproles does with that?
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
He's like 5ft nothing how good could he be????
Heck I’d think most DE’s and DT’s would blow right past him as if he were a speed bump in a parking lot.
Trevor ~ Seriously... I would've swore I saw he was a RFA>>> LMAO! Did you see Pat Kirwan's Mock on NFL.COM????
Now… I know what I read in Kirwan’s article and it had me beside myself… He had us taking Iupati @ #23… and Passing on…
Russell Campbell, Charles Brown, Dez Bryant, Ryan Matthews, Sean Weatherspoon, & JERRY HUGHES… To mention a few!!!!! Tell me Trevor… Can you in any UNIVERSE see this happening?? Iupati had a TERRIBLE Senior Bowl!!!!?? What could Pat possibly be thinking???? Would love to hear your thoughts@!@!
GO PACK!!!!!
Did he have us taking him to play OG or OT? I think he’ll turn into an all-pro OG in the league but I don’t know about him moving to LT. He could probably make it work there but why move him when he has the potential to be such a dominant OG?
Did he play OG or OT in the Senior Bowl? I don’t think it’s all that big a deal that he had a bad game just because they guy was a dominant force in college and has ALL of the skills to be dominant in the NFL. It would be great to have him at LG as opposed to Colledge but I think we have other greater needs. Though it is possible all the top LT prospects will be gone, as well as the OLB’s, and Rb’s. If that’s the case and we’re drafting for BPA then Iupati very well could be that guy.
by packallday555 on Mar 3, 2010 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
They had him play both at the bowl.
To test him out and see how he would fare. I don’t think the senior bowl dropped Iupati much at all the man is still a beast. Has a tackles size and a guards ability to pull. Pretty serious bad ass. I doubt he’ll drop to 23 I see a couple of draft having him going to Pitt.
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That’s what I figured. I remember reading that NFL GMs wanted to see him at LT in addition to OG. I think he’ll go to Pittsburgh. They need to establish their running game again, and what better way to do so then to pick what looks to be like the best OG prospect in a while. He’d actually be a great fit for you guys too.
by packallday555 on Mar 4, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah he was my pick for this draft
until he got valued out of our reach. Here’s to hoping someone up top wants Ray Edwards and give’s a #1 for it.
Of course QB is a solid issue as well. The wierd thing about this draft is there are a lot of OT but none of them really stand out as LT’s. I think you already have to heir apparent to your RT in Lang right?
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Yeah, he can be RT. I think his ideal position is LG but McCarthy recently said he’ll start off at RT in camp. Yeah, aside from Okung, Williams, and Davis there aren’t other many true LT prospects.
I think it would be really smart for you guys to trade Edwards. I think a lot of people over on DN over value him a bit. He usually puts up modest numbers but you gotta keep in mind he plays with the best DT tandem in the league, along with one of the best DE’s in the league. You would think he would be doing much more then he does.
by packallday555 on Mar 4, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Plus, I like Robison. He has a knack for getting to the Qb, and spent most of last season doing it from the DT position on 3rd downs in place of Pat. I think he and Edwards are about even.
Edwards is a serviceable, solid guy but I don’t think him one big game in the playoffs warrants the big contract he seems to want.
by packallday555 on Mar 4, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
I actually like Robinson as well
And we could use some help in other areas. However, we got damn close to the prize last year and when you get that close you have to really consider what your doing and how that might affect the team as a whole. Personally, I really can’t beleive we’re letting CT walk off. I would think they would be after him far more than Edwards.
Hey Trevor you might want to call up TT and tell him CT is out there, if nothing else he’s a great pass catcher and a darn good blocker something you guys could definitely use in your back field with your left side tackle getting looks from Washington.
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I would love for us to get Taylor but I doubt it happens. Stubborn ol’ Ted will probably just end up sticking with Grant and Jackson again. Sigh.
by packallday555 on Mar 5, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
oh man…I can only dream which is unfortunately probably the only way I see him in Green and Gold. That is a move that would really make this offense scary. Its already a pretty scary offense but you add a dimension like that and this offense would be tough to stop…even with a mediocre line.
Oh well I guess it will just be a dream
He’s headed for Chi-town, I hope he has lots of pain killers that line didn’t look all that solid last year. At least it’s better than you guys picking him up. I agree with you with Taylor on your team I would really hate facing up with you two times a year.
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haha glad you can laugh about it!
Honestly I really haven’t had the time to get into the draft prospects that much lately. I’ve been REALLY busy with work and I have a crazy little 16 month old running all over the house so it leaves no time for studying the draft at this point. I am curious to hear what others say though!
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