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Stacked with newcomers Lacy and Franklin, and incumbent DuJuan, the Packers finally have a legitimate running game, which has significant trickle down effects to the rest of the offense and protects Rodgers in a roundabout way.
Highlight video of the newest Packer linebacker Sam Barrington, from South Florida
RB Eddie Lacy will wear No. 27 for the #Packers.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 27, 2013
He just had to continue trading down. I don't understand it. He still managed to land great value in Lacy - an absolutely perfect fit for the Packers. And we have 10 picks tomorrow to get players at all three levels on defense. Here's our day 3 preview, which includes a rather astute breakdown of the top two kickers (b/c we need one!).
Eddie Lacy did not go to Texas, and I don't think he's metal.
Aaron Rodgers new contract: 5 years, $110M. That's $22M per. $40M in the first year (wow). Over $62M in the first three years.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2013
We're not sure yet how much of that is a prorated signing bonus, but more money going on the cap early means fewer headaches later.
Rodgers deal with #Packers is five years, $110 million, highest salary in NFL history.
— tom silverstein (@TomSilverstein) April 26, 2013
Tom Silverstein is on top of things, as always. This indeed is the biggest contract in NFL history.