Daryn Colledge Signs His Restricted Tender
by Brandon on May 11, 2010 8:01 AM CDT
in Green Bay Packers News
Email
PrintBack in March the Green Bay Packers tendered a one-year contract to LG Daryn Colledge. It gave them the right to match any offer or let him sign with another team if that other team surrendered a 2nd round pick in return. While he entered the week unsigned, along with 3 other possible starters, he was the first of the final four to sign his one-year contract. From the Greg Bedard at JSOnline.com:
So Colledge, who has started 60 of 64 games since being drafted in 2006, is set to defend his left guard position in a wide-open competition against his best friend Jason Spitz, T.J. Lang and perhaps rookie Marshall Newhouse.
While sometimes players sign their one-year contract in advance of a trade, Colledge said he didn't sign in anticipation of one. He might feel pressure to sign and get ready for OTAs next week because of he can't afford to fall behind Spitz, Lang, or Newhouse. If he participated at the OTAs, it's possible he'd lose the starting job even before training camp begins.
On the other hand, DE Johnny Jolly, CB Tramon Williams, and SS Atari Bigby can afford to wait longer and push the June 15th deadline for them to sign (in hopes of earning a long-term contract extension) because I expect all three will either win the starting job or receive just as much playing time in 2010 as in 2009.
59 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
why
didn’t this guy sign it the SECOND it was offered?!!?!? He should be happy to get any kind of offer!
Yea, you gotta love the sense of entitlement
from a guy who was abused all last season.
by Charlie Kelly on May 11, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I know, what a joke. I remember initially seeing reports that Colledge was pissed he didn’t get a 1st round tender. What a joke. Dude was horrible last season.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Bigby
I disagree w/ the notion that Bigby can afford to miss time… He has a big competition of his own coming from Burnett. Bigby is still who I expect to be the starter, but Burnett is going to be pushing for playing time! IMO, that is going to be the most interesting battle in the offseason, training camp and preseason!!!
Eh, let Bigby miss time. I honestly dislike him enough to the point that I just don’t care haha. I’d almost rather just see us start Burnett. I’d be able to deal with the rookie mistakes here and there.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I want Burnett to EARN that spot though which mean we need Bigby out there. I don’t just want to give the kid his spot, I want him hungry and I want Bigby always behind him so he can’t let down!!!
Yeah, your right. I guess ultimately, I’m just praying Burnett pans out.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
myeh, Colledge isn't that bad
He’s fine when the guys around him know what they’re doing. He only struggles when he’s playing out-of-position or when the C or LT next to him (or both) don’t know what they’re doing.
…so he’s not good enough to carry a line to new heights with his individual awesome-ness or anything. Big deal. He’s a good LG. That’s fine. If we can find somebody better, then by all means replace him. But, in the meantime, competent O-linemen are nothing at which to sneeze. …much less crap on, as most fans seem to do with Colledge. I mean, you’d think he pulled a Rothlisberger on their sister or something. Daryn Colledge doesn’t deserve all that hatred. Jarrett Bush does! :^)
Kidding.
Not really.
Yes, he is that bad
He had the advantage last year of playing on a line that featured Alan Barbre, who was beyond bad. But Colledge’s struggles made Barbre seem all the worse. When an offensive line coach and coordinator are devising blocking schemes, he can compensate for a weak link by keeping in a tight end, rolling the quarterback out, chippiong with a RB or keeping him in to pass block, etc. However, when you have TWO weak links, it becomes very hard. Early in the season, both Colledge and Barbre needed help; the result was that Rodgers had only 3 receivers to whom to throw, covered by 5 or 6 DBs. When the receivers weren’t open (surprise!), Rodgers held the ball and wound up getting sacked — creamed — annihilated. Had Colledge not sucked simultaneously with Barbre sucking, Rodgers’ life would not have been in danger. When Tauscher was finally able to play blocking schemes were able to shift toward covering up the other weak link, and the offense gelled.
I stand corrected.
Okay, I get it now. I had always observed that Colledge was good when the people around him were good (he was starting the last half of ‘07, for instance), so I figured "hey, the guy can be part of the solution if you give him the chance and don’t surround him with bad players." But you’re saying that another bad player takes the help Colledge needs…
Okay, that’s a good point. You’ve got to admit, though, that there is a difference between Colledge and somebody like Barbre. So, talent-wise, I wouldn’t say that Colledge deserves quite the amount of muck that gets dumped on him.
by Curly Lambeau on May 12, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
bad
There is no denying that he had a poor year last year! But in ‘08 he graded out as the best OL we had…. Now, I am no fan of Colledge, but he has the ability to play well… He needs to be more consistent and much better than last year. I expect him to play beat out Spitz this season, but if he wants a contract extension, he will have to play better than he has to date and show alot more consistency! If he only plays good, he won’t be re-signed… He has to play at or near a Pro Bowl level to get an extension! The drafting of Newsome gives the Packers options if Colledge doesn’t step up his play and consistency!!!
He has to play at or near a Pro Bowl level to get an extension!
See, that’s unrealistic. …crazy even. So many fans have that attitude, and I just don’t get it. Look, only a couple guys in the whole league are going to get LG Pro Bowl spots. Not everybody has to be a Pro Bowler. It’s okay to have some guys who are just “good.” In fact, it’s essential for a whole mess of reasons. …team chemistry and salary cap being the most obvious. A great team – even the greatest teams – are going to have mostly good/capable players with a couple stars sprinkled in.
by Curly Lambeau on May 12, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
oops
First time trying the block quote thing.
So, is this how it works?
Alright. Got it. Sorry again.
by Curly Lambeau on May 12, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Pro Bowl level
I DID say at or NEAR that level… Not that he has to be a Pro Bowl player! I only say that if he plays “only” good, we have options other than Colledge who would come cheaper! And I don’t see Colledge wanting to stay here as a backup… If he hits the FA market he’ll get signed for starter money somewhere else! Spitz and Newsome and maybe Lang would all be legit options if he does’t step up to being above average! Above average is what he’ll need to be to get an extension… That would make him a core player,
+100
I’m in a complete agreement. I remember watching Colledge some plays and thinking to myself that I’d never seen a OG struggle so much in pass protection. He was brutal, and so was Barbre.
by packallday555 on May 13, 2010 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Bigby
It wouldn’t break my heart to see Bigby go cuz for whatever reason…he’s lost much of his animal like hitting and big-play ability that he once stood-out because of. The Pack needs more speed at the position and I think Burnett could be the guy to provide that…so I hope they don’t dump a big chunk of money in Bigby’s lap, only latter to regret having done so. The Pack can’t afford to have any big-pay back-ups on the roster this year.
tender
He’ll play this year for the tender amt, which I think is for 1.2M… He’s not been put into a postition to play “in the box” which is what he was best at. He’s had to play entirely in coverage, to allow Collins to be the playmaker of the group. I dont know why your so down on him, but he is better than plenty of other starting safeties! You’ll likely get your wish next season, since he probably won’t be re-signed after this season.
He was a cinderella story to have the guy from Northpole join the Frozen tunda
TWO POINTS
A. Aaron can’t win in the cold yet .
B. I’m sure I’ll get hate replies here but I truely feel with all sincerity that McCarthy and the Administration haven’t made good choices when it comes to the O-line . This is why I don’t blame Aaron for point A. First you lose two Probowl guards . Then you let two Probowl guards get too old before grooming the future Packer stud tackles. No true center after Winters . Admin admitted that they only want mid to late rd o-linemen a few years ago . After all this obvious stuff don’t you also feel that the weird expectation they put on the 4th and 5th rders along with the belittleing of their stars is kinda warped. McCarthy said publically , after Clifton had both knees , both shoulders and his back worked on then came back early that he had technique problems and their troubles had nothing to do with injuries. He said the same of Tauscher as all you Pack fans were screaming for both to retire .
I prayed for the Vikes to snatch Tausch up . Two years ago he appeared to tower over the whole tam and now you sell him out . Guys are required to play hurt . And way to many cuts of good guys that today thrive on other teams . The real judge here is championships of any kind . Even a conference one . Yet MCCarthy is destroying Aaron’s good years . When is enough enough .
What the crap are you talking about?
TWO POINTS
A. Go
B. Away
by Curly Lambeau on May 11, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
stupidity again I C
A. Aaron can’t win in the cold yet? really? he went 3-1 last year. Yes, to clear up the confusion, that is 3 wins and 1 loss in December.
B. Wahle and Rivera were let go due to salary cap issues that Mike Sherman brought upon us. Rivera was replaced successfully with Josh Sitton. Wahle, yes, we are struggling there. Every GM struggles in something, and for McCarthy, it’s the OL.
C. Really, we were screaming for Tauscher to retire? You really don’t know the Packers too well after all, especially the fans. Mark Tauscher is a fan favorite! Some of us would like to get more youth at that RT position, but that is no dis to Tauscher. We always have and always will love Mark Tauscher.
D. McCarthy is destroying Aaron’s good years? Really, considering Aaron is the first QB to throw for 4,000 yards in his first two seasons, I’d hardly call that youth being destroyed. While McCarthy has done a fabulous job in giving Rodgers some weapons, he has indeed struggled to give him protection. Hopefully that all changes with the draft of OT Bryan Bulaga.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
by Jabooty on May 11, 2010 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gothic, your really not helping yourself with these kinds of posts…
A. Aaron can’t win in the cold yet .
Based on what? He beat Dallas, San Franscico, and Baltimore all last season at home in the cold. As well as beating Chicago at Soldier Field in the cold. He actually plays quite well in the cold, which is great news for us for obvious reasons.
Losing Wahle and Rivera hurt but it was a move that needed to be done. Both wanted big contracts. Rivera was 32 or 33, and was beginning the decline of his career. Wahle was approaching 30, though he still had some good football left him. Ultimately though because of salary cap issues we got into with Sherman as GM we couldn’t sign them.
As for us not finding quality replacements for Clifton and Tauscher, I’m with you. TT should have found their replacements much, much earlier. I think he kind of put it on the back burner because both played at such a high level in 2007. Maybe he figured both still had 3-4 years left, and that he had time to replace them. Then both went down in 2008 with major injuries, and coming back from major injuries at an older age (NFL standards) obviously isn’t easy to do.
They did find Lang last year who looks to be a future starter at LG or RT. Spitz is a solid LG/C, and Sitton was probably one of the better RG’s in the league last season. They’ve done a pretty good job on the interior of the OL, and they need to do the same with the edges of the OL. Picking Buluga will hopefully help address that issue.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
How did we sell Tauscher out? What guys are required to play hurt? Based on situations last season, I would say that statement is completely false. Clifton missed a few games with an ankle injury, which meant we had to move Colledge to LT. Colledge is TERRIBLE at LT. Don’t you think if guys were required to play hurt, Clifton would have been considering what kind of terrible effect him being out had on our team?
Yes, we’ve cut some guys but you have to understand that’s part of the rebuilding process, which was basically what TT had to do when he took over in 2005.
I think we’re doing just fine. 2005 and 2006 were down years but that’s expected when your in rebuilding mode. We had great teams in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Some may not include 2008 but whether you want to admit it or not, injuries screwed us. There just isn’t a whole lot you can do when you lose 5 starters on defense and both your OT’s. Our team is young, and many of our impact players are coming into their prime ages.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
In response to your two points, point A is certifiable stupid. As such it makes you, stupid. That’s right, stupid!
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect."
Vince Lombardi
Goaway brettPacker
…away to give brett a good packin up in MN where they like that sort of thing. The team, and its fans have moved on, we no longer live in 2002
LOL
Wow… YOu seriously don’ t know what your talking about!!! We didn’t just “let” Rivera and Wahle go… We tried to re-sign BOTH. Unfortunately due to the previous GM’s poor decisions (Sherman) we had serious salary cap issues. Rivera was old anyway, and he got way more from Dallas than the Packers could afford to pay him. Wahle we actually had under contract, but again, the previous GM gave him a rediculous contract that had him getting a roster bonus of 12M. We were already over the cap, so we had to release him, but not until we tried to re-sign him! He got alot more from Car than the Packers could pay him!!!
Flanagan was the Center after Winters and he went to a Pro Bowl… He played C his entire college career and for the Packers! I would say he qualifies as a TRUE Center!!!
Packers admin NEVER said anything about Only wanting late rd picks on the OL… THey drafted Colledge in the 2nd and Spitz in the 3rd rd, and they have been starters for the Packers since drafted!!! We didn’t have a great opportunity to draft any in the 1st or 2nd since… Till this year of course!!!
You might want to worry about the Viqueens OL… OLD and no backups!!! Kinda similar to Rivera!! Hutch and McKinnie are as near the end of thier careers as Tauscher and Clifton!!! But at least we have viable replacements already on hand… Who do you have behind them??
Go away TROLL!!!
He's only here
because he knows the Packers are a threat to his team.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
If we all just ignore him
He’ll eventually get bored and go back to pestering his parents.
by Charlie Kelly on May 12, 2010 7:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sometimes it's fun though
because he makes a fool of himself!
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
You might want to worry about the Viqueens OL… OLD and no backups!!! Kinda similar to Rivera!! Hutch and McKinnie are as near the end of thier careers as Tauscher and Clifton!!!
Extremely valid point. Plus, Sullivan proved to be a major downgrade from Birk. Sure, he may still improve but his play last year isn’t going to cut it. As for RG, Herrea was pretty bad last season. We all saw the running game with AP struggle to be as dominant without Hutch and McKinnie playing at their previously high levels. Only difference is, when the two of them are gone, you won’t have an elite Qb to help take the pressure off AP…And that’s not even mentioning a few defensive guys who will be gone pretty soon who have been major, major contributors for you guys.
Like Strohman said, I’d be much more worried about your own teams future.
by packallday555 on May 12, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm no Dr.Andrews I always seem to hit too many nerves ...so sue me!!!!!!!!!!!
By wasted I mean his 16-16 record in his two years and not a single playoff win. Our backup has a better win percentage and as many playoff appearances . Iwas kind and didn’t bring up the sacks and Aaron’s lack of career toughnss.
Flanny was no household name like CHI & MINN centers .
If you want to retire Tausch I’m sure the Vikes could pick him up cheap and GB can still beg them to join the Hall in your name .
While we are on sore subjects . Why did the Pack come out and lie by saying Reggie White wanted to go to the Hall as a Packer ? Reggie’s wife called it an outright lie . The man’s a priest and your gang disrespects him and his family like that over $$$$$$$$$$
as a fan I won’t respect any troll on your blog that has one lame reply to this truth . It’s best to lay by your bowl and realize that the mater of the house has spoken ! All you can do is , in a Hershal Walker kinda way except that you root for a Corperation no better than the one that pays your internet bill every month.
We all try to put aside the failures of the Packer’s as a organization and focus on the field where at least some integrity exists. Sorry , a lot exists as it comes to the 53 in green . You are the idiot if you don’t truly see the team that swept you last year as a threat . GB is a legit fear. More than NO , IND , NYJ but not any more than CHI or DET.
If you claim to care than get past the humor , deal with the past and…………………………………………….hope for Brett to retire so you can go back to aditting that you watched the game . I only go to the games we Vikes truly might lose. This year it won’t be GB. What are the chancs that half the state of Wisc. shows drives on thru Chicago to Detroit to shed a tear for Brett wither you go 16-0 or 0-16 .
Haha are you in a world all by yourself or what!? You must literally be thinking a million things at once.
Rodgers lack of toughness? So being sacked 50+ times in one year, and not missing any games or plays because of injuries doesn’t show toughness? Did you watch either of the GB-MN games? He was getting crunched left and right, and got up after every single play.
I don’t think anyone doesn’t see MN as a threat, especially if Favre is back.
Too answer my own question from my first paragraph, you do live in your own world. All you’ve done the past few days is come on here and just basically make crazy speculations. If your going to come here and talk at least back up some of your wild claims. Saying things like, “players are forced to play injured” or “your lucky I didn’t bring up Aaron’s lack of toughness”, and then simply rambling on to your next point just isn’t going to fly.
by packallday555 on May 11, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Fool knows no limits
Packers didn’t lie to Reggie or his wife about anything!!! Players go into the Pro Football HOF as a player and NOT associated w/ any particular team! He retired from the Packers and didn’t play the next year. After that he wanted to play again, so the Packers granted him his release so he could sign anywhere he wanted! You disrespect his name by spreading lies associated w/ his time as a Packer, which he said were the best years of his life!!!
Flanagan was a damn good Center! He made a Pro Bowl or 2… If he wasn’t a household name who cares!!! Like I said earlier or on another thread, YOu win with TEAM players not all Pro Bowl players!!! THE viqueens routinely have more Pro Bowl players than the Packer, but you have NEVER won a damn thing!!!
If you don’t want to go to the viqueens game vs the Pack in Minn, thats your call… I’m sure Packer fans would be more than willing to buy the tickets!!! We actually support our team at home and on the road!!! Unlike the viqueens who have trouble selling tickets for playoff games and can’t get a decent stadium to play in!!! LMFAO
Every time you open your mouth you just confirm that you don’t know a thing about football or the Packers or about Winning!!!!
by Strohman on May 12, 2010 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
UR A DAMN FOOL!
What?!? What lack of toughness!?! He played with a broken finger in one game against USC! Not sure, but it may have been his throwing hand! Oh and by the way, what, he was sacked 50+ times last season? All the while trying to maintain a team with a clearly SEVERALLY challenged offensive line. You just don’t seem to get it, but an O line is imperative to a QB’s overall success in this league. PERIOD. Lacking one this year, Rodgers still amassed sterling stats, and a damn good run as far as I am concerned! That shows what an asset he is to this team. Lesser QB’s would have folded and run home or demanded a trade. But, Rodgers stayed, and he persevered. He likes GB, it is a lot like his hometown of Chico, CA. A small family community that supports its own. If Favre had played last year for the Pack (bless his blessed heart) he could have potentially been seriously injured. Just continue to gloat as your Oline and D continue to age and decline. You had your BEST chance last year. Your team will soon fade into an abyss which they shall not recover from. When they relocate to LA, I will perhaps fly down to see them should they ever play the Pack. You will not win a SB anytime soon, and the curse will continue, FOREVER! Lay off Rodgers biatch!
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect."
Vince Lombardi
I'll keep this one short
16-16 in his first 2 years. How did Tarvaris Jackson do in his first 2 years starting? How did Peyton Manning do in his first 2 years starting? Exactly.
Was Flanny a household name? IDK, and personally, I don’t care. He was a beast and was a part of a really good OL. I wouldn’t have traded him for anyone else in the league because he was really good.
Keep dreaming about Tausch.
You better go back to the archives on this one, and whoever is feeding you that garbage…well, stay away from them because they are making you look bad.
Yeah, the Packers are a failed organization. 12 World Championships is just not enough. I mean, it’s so much better to have 0!
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Ignore the Troll
He actually made some good points, but then I lost interest when he started rambling in his hateful Minnesota sort of way.
Let’s talk about Colledge — as I understand, he signed his contract but nothing is guaranteed. Thus, if he performs as he has, the team can cut him and lose nothing. Is that how the rest of you understand it?
yeah but they weren’t points that we haven’t talked about ourselves. Yeah OBVIOUSLY the current management hasn’t done well getting a solid line put together. The problem is the team didn’t really have a choice. The cap is the cap…
it might be time to just ignore him. I assume that is what the guys in DN must do.
Yeah, that’s how I perceived it as well, and I hope that’s indeed how it is. I wouldn’t mind seeing him gone already but I guess he can help provide some depth. I’m praying to God that he doesn’t get the starting job at LG, though who knows with Spitz coming off injury and Lang’s recent surgery.
As for gothic, I’d agree he makes some decent points. Only problem is, for every decent point he makes he has another 3-4 ideas that make you wonder whether or not this guy has ever watched the Packers.
by packallday555 on May 13, 2010 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes... Thats true
A tender contract is NOT guarenteed… If he doesn’t step up his play alot and show more consistency, he won’t be back next year. I think he’ll be on the team again this season, but to get an extension, he’ll have to play better than he has to date and show consistency. Newsome gives the Packers options beyond this season, but I wouldn’t want to count on Newsome this year!!!
Don't get all fired up over a fifth round draft pick
He may be a great guy or he may be another project. We don’t know because we haven’t seen him. Honestly, I would rather see Lang at LG and Spitz at C than Colledge anywhere on the roster. I feel so bad about Colledge that I would keep an open mind about Barbre, even, as the backup right tackle (Bulaga needs to be parked at LT).
agree with all your points kten
except i would put wells at center and have spitz back up LG and C.
Interesting
Why Wells over Spitz? Just curious?
by packallday555 on May 13, 2010 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Because he's better
Stronger, more athletic from what I have seen. I have never been a big Scott Wells fan — he is serviceable and nothing more. He’s in the bottom half of starting centers in the league and I think Spitz is an upgrade.
Yeah, I agree with you I just wanted to see why hermit likes Wells. I have to admit I didn’t really pay a whole lot of attention to Wells this season but it did seem like he had a pretty good year.
by packallday555 on May 13, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree mostly, but I don't know about Barbre
I don’t have anything more than my gut on this, but I would give the benefit of the doubt to Colledge over Barbre. At least he’s held down the position. Barbre just seemed like a revolving door whenever he’s in the game. Colledge has at least one good season under his belt.
by PackApologist on May 13, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as Barbre is in at OG and not OT, I'm fine
Not sure about starter yet, but I think OG better fits Allen Barbre.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Acme Packing Company
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
SBNation.com Recent Stories
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Chad Ochocinco gets robbed, mourns loss of Starbucks gold card
- Robert Griffin III will be first NFL player with Roman numerals on his jersey
- Alex Smith joins the burgeoning ‘stats are for losers’ movement
- Roger Goodell wants Wi-Fi in every stadium
- Plaxico Burress wants to workout for the Dolphins; Dolphins don’t want Plaxico Burress
