The Packers Talks With Scott Wells Are Going "Nowhere"

by Brandon on Feb 27, 2012 10:05 AM CST in Green Bay Packers Free Agency

Via Pro Football Talk, who's constantly appalled at the unofficial start of free agency (which is probably why the Green Bay Packers re-signed TE Jermichael Finley before his agent could talk to a bunch of teams at the NFL Combine), is this tweet from Bob McGinn:

The #Packers, nowhere in talks with C Scott Wells, met with agent (D. Rosenhaus) in Indy to discuss Texans UFA-to-be C Chris Myers.
— Bob McGinn (@BobMcGinn) February 27, 2012

If you're not familiar with Chris Myers, he's a very good, under the radar center, who's similar to Scott Wells in ability and age. Myers is even more highly regarded than Wells by Pro Football Focus, who are fans of Wells too. The Texans are tight against the salary cap, so re-signing Myers might be a problem.

The Texans run a zone blocking scheme. When Mike McCarthy first arrived in 2006, zone blocking was the scheme he adopted for the offense, but I think they've drifted away from that philosophy over the past few seasons. Myers might not be as good a fit as Wells for that reason.

The real story is that they're having a hard time coming to an agreement with Wells. I don't really believe the Packers would be a suitor for Myers. He'll be a high-priced free agent signing, and that isn't something the Packers have done in recent years. If they aren't going to pay Wells, then they won't give that much money to Myers either. This seems like an effort to gauge the market for a veteran center, and see if they can wait for Wells to drop his price, or whether it's time to move on.

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yep..

I would guess they are just trying to get a feel for the market Brandon, cause like you said, why pay Myers if you arent going to pay Wells..

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by White92 on Feb 27, 2012 10:36 AM CST reply actions

Cash difference maybe?

Maybe Myers won’t ask for 7 million per season or so like Wells is.

by Shoes31 on Feb 27, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t know, I guess it depends what he wants. From all acounts Wells thinks he should get $7-9M a year, and he’s just not worth that, imo. He’s just too old to be paid that, and I don’t think he’s that talented either. I think Myers is 30, and maybe he’s a bit more realistic and only asking $5-6M a year. I could see us signing him to that if we don’t think Dietrich-Smith can get it done.

by packallday555 on Feb 27, 2012 10:54 AM CST reply actions

Dietrich-Smith?

Heck, defensive linemen walk all over him.

by Tmad on Feb 27, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

They do?

Heck, defensive linemen walk all over him.

Just except for last year, right?

One game at a time...

by Jabooty on Feb 27, 2012 3:36 PM CST up reply actions

I think he was making light of Suh stomping him.

by packallday555 on Feb 27, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions

I hope this opens the door for....

Peter Konz

aaaaaaaaahh, I gotta go!!

by b3nihana on Feb 27, 2012 12:53 PM CST reply actions

but do you really want another OL drafted in the first round?

I know the theory is best player available, but the team really needs more pressure on the QB, whether it be from an OLB or a DL

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by White92 on Feb 27, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

They said on NFL network that konz has never played a full season due to injuries. That concerns me cause i dont want another Justin Harrell type first rounder.

by Katsuya89 on Feb 27, 2012 3:02 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

Free Agents?

We don’t sign free agents like that. We take the chance on guys who didn’t get a chance. Who was our last “big name” addition from free agency? Woodson?

Plus I rather not think about signing guys like this. Take our chances in the draft and work new deals for CM3 and Raji.

by king.nothing on Feb 27, 2012 3:28 PM CST reply actions

Did you say his agent is drew Rosenhaus?

Hmmm. My guess is that one of the most aggressive agents in NFL history has already convinced Mr. Wells he is worth 9 million on a good day and 7.5 million on a bad day. I was more optomistic at the close of the season that both Finley and Wells would be re-signed and Finley is already in the fold. I can’t see paying Wells more than 5.5 million/yr…….not with the other talented players on this roster who also have to get paid.

by Icebowler on Feb 28, 2012 9:40 AM CST reply actions

I think Rosenhaus is Myers' agent.

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by Omaha Sun on Mar 2, 2012 1:12 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks

At least that gives me a little hope.

by Icebowler on Mar 2, 2012 1:15 AM CST up reply actions

Gotta keep an eye on that punctuation.

It makes things easier to understand. And it saves grandmas.

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by Omaha Sun on Mar 2, 2012 1:20 AM CST up reply actions

Just pay the man !!!

by Buddyruff on Feb 29, 2012 3:31 PM CST reply actions

For 7.5 mil?

Let him walk!

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by NorthStarr on Feb 29, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions