2018 (or is it 2019?) Free Agency Moves/Trades/Releases

ilcuqui posted:

Brown Paper Sack posted:

Maybe the Packers will put Quinten Rollins at his natural position; point guard, where he spent the majority of his college career.

One year of football at Miami-Ohio.  2nd round draft pick.

This brilliant revelation and observation makes our dear Goldie look timely. 

I'll also add the Ravens & Ozzie were really PO'd because they were going to draft him in the top part of the 3rd round.

I'm holding my thoughts on Rollins until I see this new defense & how he is used in it.

Re: Allen Robinson. He is dramatically under-rated as a WR. Rodgers will turn him into a superstar if he can stay healthy. He's only 24 years old. 

Sammy Watkins, he's interesting but I'd rather have AR-II

AR12 ---> AR2 = TD

Gotta seal the deal or it's just talk, but thrilled to see the Packers looking at guys like Watkins and Robinson. Maybe somebody at 1265 finally realizes just how important it is to have speed at receiver.

— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) March 12, 2018

Packdog posted:

Billboard in MKE:

Personally would rather sign FA CB, DL, WR, before a older TE whos had a up and down career and cant block to save his life...bet he goes back to NO. 

Can't have a Packer-themed billboard without the word "injury" in it.

No Mike Rodney, You're the only one that realizes it. {sigh} 

Actually got give BPS kudos on that one… 

Ugh,We, (GBP) are interested in this overpriced FA, we are interested in that overpriced, injured, older FA...but we dont have enough money for them. The Packers prefer to overpay their own anyway.

Dont get me wrong I hope we can swing it yet I remain doubtful.

Cardinals back in the mix for Cousins?

Specifically, per Jurecki, the Cardinals plan to offer Cousins a five-year deal worth $145 million, which would mean Cousins makes $29 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history, surpassing Jimmy Garoppolo's average annual value. 

Additionally, Jurecki reports the offer would feature a $20 million signing bonus and $15 million in base salary in the first year, along with a whopping $90 million in guarantees over the first three years of the deal. 

That's insane. I just hope the Queens overspend even more. 

ilcuqui posted:

Lotta ballgame left.

For all we know Gute and his crowd is just leaking more than TT did. Or showing more leg. The restless fan base which is just getting hit with ticket price increases wants at least some semblance of activity so this "flurry" makes sense on a lot of levels. Besides, ain't that their job at 1265? Work the phones, boys.

Last cutdown isn't until September so there is an eternity in NFL terms between now and then.

+1

It may all amount to nill and may be no more activity than typically occurs at 1265.  Just the exposure is different.  However considering all that has transpired in the FO over the last couple months, there is probably more fire to the smoke.  The challenge is working the financials after finding mutual interest.

I can see AR2 being a bit overrated and underrated.  Don't know enough about him other than others' opinions.  Our real only top need at WR is a top popping burner.  That kind of guy would make everyone on the current roster more dangerous and more than adequate.  Isn't that Watkins?  Anyone else doesn't add as much.

Even though this is the "legal tampering" period these numbers floated in my previous link could easily come from Cousins agent then floated to a reporter with a hypothetical which seems to be all the rage the last 24 hours. 

I heard Rodgers just went out & bought an isolated island.

The question is, why were the Packers unable to see Hayward's talent to play on the outside?

Let's hope it was all down to Capers.

Brainwashed Boris posted:

Even though this is the "legal tampering" period these numbers floated in my previous link could easily come from Cousins agent then floated to a reporter with a hypothetical which seems to be all the rage the last 24 hours. 

I heard Rodgers just went out & bought an isolated island.

Good point.  Probably more subterfuge than anything going on. 

there is a lot of money flying around now. Ted like to wait until things settled down. I wonder if BG has to do the same considering our lack of cap space.

packerboi posted:

Would love to see him opposite Adams..]

"I wouldn’t be surprised if the Green Bay Packers dip their toe into these waters as well” — @RapSheet on Allen Robinson’s market, via @nflnetwork’s #freeagentfrenzy

— Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling) March 12, 2018

As a poster suggested pages ago.

Robinson says QB will factor in his decision. 

Watkins was an engima in BUF; injured and inconsistent. On the days he wanted to be, he was a beast. I wouldn't spend a big-money, long-term contract on him.

Robinson would be interesting. Pretty much would be farewell to Cobb since AR is a younger speed guy...would Jordy be willing to restructure?

Biggest thing to ask is if Watkins has grown up enough to be consistent, and if Robinson has just plain grown up. If either is serious about his profession, they could certainly help a team.

Kirk Cousins?  This is the Vikings......are we reaching?????

http://profootballtalk.nbcspor...to-drew-brees-agent/

Not for a guy who wins but that didn't work out so well the last time now did it.  

Kirk Cousins isn't special.

Duh. 

Just pay Case Osweiler and be done with it.  

The depth at WR in this draft is so good I'd really like to see them go that direction instead of a high priced FA. Cobb/Jordy will be tough situations, but MM says he's retooling the offense and I'd be willing to bet we get the production from them that we should be getting at their salary (provided they and the QB stay healthy). A group with Adams, Cobb, Allison, Jordy and a speedy rookie actually looks really solid IMO...expensive, but that's a deep veteran group who are totally in sync with Rodgers. Graham might be an interesting pickup to see what kind of juice he has left provided it is a team friendly deal...heady veterans have a place for sure and Seattle doesn't have the most sophisticated passing offense to showcase skills, he might have something left. 

Supposedly Graham hasn't really lost much speed but going downhill is the flick of switch. 

Wasn’t much of a slam article on Cousins at all.  You should actually read it before you post your “gotchya”.

packerboi posted:

Gotta seal the deal or it's just talk, but thrilled to see the Packers looking at guys like Watkins and Robinson. Maybe somebody at 1265 finally realizes just how important it is to have speed at receiver.

— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) March 12, 2018

Conveniently forgetting the speed that Jeff Janis! brought to the field. 

Eye Heart Green & Gold posted:

Wasn’t much of a slam article on Cousins at all.  You should actually read it before you post your “gotchya”.

I hate to tell you this since you're always on the defensive but I would've told you that without an article.  I agree with McCloughan because he's right.  

Don't let me stop you from being giddy over an average QB.  

Trevor Davis also brings a lot of speed. What Rodney should have said was the Packers need speed from a receiver who actually can play the position.

Eye Heart Green & Gold posted:

Kirk Cousins?  This is the Vikings......are we reaching?????

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcspor...to-drew-brees-agent/

The Vikings are petrified of the return of Aaron Rodgers & actually having a defense for a change

No thanks on Jimmy Graham.  I assume he will sign with the Saints anyway.  Robinson is interesting, and I'd prefer him over Sammy Watkins.  Watkins didn't really light it up when with the Rams - even with a bright mind like McVay's. 

Brainwashed Boris posted:The Vikings are petrified of the return of Aaron Rodgers & actually having a defense for a change

*praying*

If it came down to FA dollars I do agree with GD. They need vets on defense.  Just a fact.  I’m also curious to Jahri Evans status. 

michiganjoe posted:

Trevor Davis also brings a lot of speed. What Rodney should have said was the Packers need speed from a receiver who actually can play the position.

It still amazes me that MM or Bennett or Clements or_____ could not figure out a friggin' out route, a slant, a curl, or some SIMPLE route for a burner like Davis or Janis! to run a few times a game. Even if they didn't connect with Rodgers, just someone who could stretch the damn field and hit on a pass every now and then. 

When you go back and watch film when the Packers went 4-1 with a healthy Rodgers, aside from Adams, it's still Aaron waiting and waiting and waiting for someone to get open. Janis or Davis couldn't have helped even occasionally with that? 

Mike's offense is like mine when I was a kid playing football in the backyard. I would just tell my friends to run around and eventually I'd throw the ball to whoever got open first.

A note from Kirk Cousins

I like Sammy Watkins a lot, so much talent.  Was he messed up in the head, or did playing in Buffalo with Hundley running QB and/or SD where he was underutilized mess with him?  He's be Alvin Harper to Davis's Irvin (minus to the coke and hookers), would he be cool with that?

Count me as a No for Graham, even as much as he would be a beast in AR's Red Zone.  

Brainwashed Boris posted:

A note from Kirk Cousins

#vikingpeople

Saints offer to Brees is $22M per year?

Zimmer burning bridges?

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl...um/s1_12680_25523165

That’s from January.  Zimmer makes a good point.  Who’s the real Case Keenum?  His last 4 games, when the heat was on, weren’t exactly other worldly.

Eye Heart Green & Gold posted:

Brainwashed Boris posted:

A note from Kirk Cousins

#vikingpeople

Around here we call it....

Purple People-y

Marshall Newhouse released by the Raiders.

Eye Heart Green & Gold posted:

Brainwashed Boris posted:

A note from Kirk Cousins

#vikingpeople

You mean he's a suffering jackass?