2013 - Free agency season

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Originally posted by Johnny Boy:
I would love GB to sign Dashon Goldson. Solve the safety/leadership issue and bring attitude to our D. Also, I think that whould free up a draft pick for another area. Canty signs, add Jolly (if he has anything left), Perry comes back and this allows GB to get running back, O-Lineman and linebacker in draft. Maybe a top placekicker to challenge for the roster spot.

Goldson is a good player, made much better by the Whiners outstanding pass rush. He will command ridiculous coin for his skill set, and quite frankly, would rather TT avoid him. He was a serious underachiever under the old regime.

Fins very interested in Wallace. If he goes to Fins, it'll be really interesting to see where GJ goes. Everyone would think that the Fins with Philbin would want GJ, and if they don't go after him, what does that say?

Fins want Wallace

It says Flynn is in Seattle.

Donkeys releasing Dumervil???

Dumervil

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Fins very interested in Wallace.

They can have Taco Wallace.

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@PeteDougherty
Chris Canty's agent, Brad Blank, said he thinks client's arrival in Green Bay is delayed because of weather issues elsewhere. Canty is supposed to visit Packers today and tomorrow.

Interest in Woodson...

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ESPN's Josina Anderson cited league sources to report that Woodson's camp has been contacted by the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and New York Giants.

These are exploratory phone calls -- passed along by an agent

Supposedly the top 20 free agent signings. The think the jury's still out on #20 as far as how long he can go injury-free, not sure about #19, but #5 and #1 seem about right. Not sure why we let Paup go but probably $$$?

Top 20 free agent signings

Seems funny to see Darren Sharper and Ed mcCaffery on the same list. Wasn't it mcCaffery who abused Sharper for aboput 25 yards for a TD in a game at Denver?

Packy, I'm sure dollars played a role somewhere, but I recall at the time the Packers coaches saying that Wayne Simmons was a better athlete, and weren't overly concerned if Paup left via FA.
A huge gaffe by the Packers, IMO. Paup only went on to become DPOY in '95; by '97 Simmons was out of Green Bay, largely due to criminal troubles.

Adrian Wilson released by AZ. High character guy. Kick the tires Ted

Where did he go to school?

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Originally posted by WolfPack:
Adrian Wilson released by AZ. High character guy. Kick the tires Ted

Hmmm, thats an interesting 1 there ... Anybody have the metrics on this guys play the last couple of years? Is he a problem in lockerroom?

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Is he a problem in lockerroom?

Well he likes to snap towels, switch the "Hot" & "Cold" knobs around, and put Nair in the shampoo. Looks like trouble to me.

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Originally posted by FinnLander:
Where did he go to school?

not sure but its probably an elite institution

cant argue that Wilson isnt well respected as a person or player. Hes physical and I definitely think hes got a few years left

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Originally posted by WolfPack:
Adrian Wilson released by AZ. High character guy. Kick the tires Ted

Wasn't he banging Kloe Kardashian's friend when he was married?

Who wasn't?

Atari Bigby also on the street. With this draft it's a bad year to be an aging DB.

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Originally posted by trump:

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Originally posted by WolfPack:
Adrian Wilson released by AZ. High character guy. Kick the tires Ted

Hmmm, thats an interesting 1 there ... Anybody have the metrics on this guys play the last couple of years? Is he a problem in lockerroom?

He's a great leader and team guy all the way. He's played the last few years with a torn bicep, and he's not the player he used to be. He may have a few years left in him in the right scheme if he can get healthy. I hate to see him go, 12 years as a Cardinal. He will be in the Card ring of honor when he finally retires.

$3 million isn't much cap savings- are the Cards up against the cap ?

Maybe the new coaching staff just wants to start fresh

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Andrew Brandt‏@adbrandt
Bears' Henry Melton, Cowboys' Anthony Spencer sign their Franchise Tag tenders, per agent @JordanWoy. Money now guaranteed.

I was starting to wonder if the Bears internet connection was down. Urlacher's release should have been posted hour's ago. They're not seriously considering an extension....are they?

James Harrison

Is Harrison Packer People?

They cut him because of a contract he wouldn't restructure. Don't see TT getting along to well with that idea.

Doesn't have a deal with GB so no restructuring. Make him an offer and see...

Can you say Hardy Nickerson with a mouth full of steak, red potatoes and asparagus? I just did.

The only thing Hardy and Jimmy have in common is that they both played for Pitt at some point. Could look at comparing him to Ron Cox or some other serviceable dude who started and contributed.

I'll take the steelers' word that he's washed up.

OK, every player cut = washed up...

I don't know about that, but I'd go with "chickenboy = washed up".

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Originally posted by chickenboy:
OK, every player cut = washed up...

Pretty damn close.

says the fella who still pines for bonnie franklin (sorry timmy!).

Hope you stocked up today. Lika stos closed tomorrow in vavavajeen country.

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Originally posted by chickenboy:
says the fella who still pines for bonnie franklin (sorry timmy!).

No, that would be lambeausouth.

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Originally posted by Fedya:
I don't know about that, but I'd go with "chickenboy = washed up".

One of your best posts ever!

I'm not opposed to signing any FA(s), but I am opposed to signing FAs that are risky because of age, injury, or wear. No matter how shiny.
The sad thing is there will likely be a team that will sign Harrison; it just won't be for Haynesworth money. Or what he wants.

The packers have as much of a chance at signing a high priced FA as chickin does making it into the sewing circle.

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One of your best posts ever!

All off my posts are brilliant!

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Originally posted by Timmy!:
I'm not opposed to signing any FA(s), but I am opposed to signing FAs that are risky because of age, injury, or wear. No matter how shiny.
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Im not sure youll ever find a FA that isnt a risk in at least one of those areas.

FA is as big of a crap shoot as the draft. You never know who will ease up once they get paid.

With the new CBA,a FA can cost you as much as your entire draft

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Originally posted by Orlando Wolf:
Can you say Hardy Nickerson with a mouth full of steak, red potatoes and asparagus? I just did.

Plus we already have Hawk taking up the Hardy Nickerson role.

The question I ask myself is: "If you were going to sign one, is a 35 year old James Harrison better than a 28 year old Erik Walden for 2013?"

Walden has showed what he is. He's peaked on progression and what's there is inconsistent and unreliable. Will always give just enough to get you there but not enough to get over the hump.

I'd think Harrison might even come cheaper than Walden if he's still there when the funny money is gone. If you want to instill attitude on the defense rolling the dice on Harrison and Jenkins might not be a bad thing at very reasonable prices. If they want too much, no big loss.

If it's me I'd rather have Harrison. He stands a better chance of pushing Perry for starting snaps. Not sure he fits the culture of denial of softness though. It's not that I think Harrison is so good it's more that I think Walden is awful and a waste of space.

If the Pack goes wide left and signs a FA from another team, I hope it's from a dysfunctional franchise and not a well run one like Pittsburgh.