Jeff Saturday in GB. ENDS his FA tour w/Packers.

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Saturday starts his free-agent tour in Green Bay
Posted by Mike Florio on March 19, 2012, 7:46 PM EDT

Amid speculation that long-time center Jeff Saturday is destined to re-join Peyton Manning in Denver, it could indeed happen. But other teams will get a chance at signing him first.

A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that Saturday is in Green Bay for a visit with the Packers. He’d replace starter Scott Wells, who signed with the Rams.

Next, Saturday will visit the Titans, who whiffed on Wells and Texans center Chris Myers in their effort to replace Eugene Amano.

Then, if he hasn’t already signed, Saturday will arrive in Denver to visit Peyton’s new team.

Saturday joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1999, Manning’s second NFL season. Since 2000, he has started all but six regular-season games.

Wonder how aggressive GB will be w/him. If Saturday was that bent on playing w/Manning then not sure why he'd stop here first. Then again, maybe that's to drive his price up by the time he'd end up in Denver. Assuming GB or the Titans let him get that far.

3/19/127:14 PM

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FedyaMember

Why is he wasting his time? Everybody knows Ted Thompson never signs FAs.

3/19/127:20 PM

Pack-ManMember

Saturday is older and smaller than Wells. Unless Ted gets a ridiculously good deal for him, the team would probably be better served by Dietrich-Smith or a draft pick.

3/19/127:31 PM

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Originally posted by packerboi:
Wonder how aggressive GB will be w/him. If Saturday was that bent on playing w/Manning then not sure why he'd stop here first. Then again, maybe that's to drive his price up by the time he'd end up in Denver. Assuming GB or the Titans let him get that far.

Funniest damn thing I've read in a long time!

3/19/127:37 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

Come on now. They'll have thst extra $$ if they dump the alter boy.

As for Saturday, apparently he ranked 5th amongst Centers in performance last year giving up something like 2 sacks and minimal pressures. That he performed that well without a healthy Manning and considering who was at the QB position that speaks well that though long in the tooth, he's still performing well.

IF...GB signs him I'd assume a 2 year deal max.

3/19/127:42 PM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

I'm guessing H5 was amused by the premise of using Tightwad Ted to drive UP a players' asking price...

3/19/127:59 PM

FedyaMember

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They'll have thst extra $$ if they dump the alter boy.

Changed from being a boy to what?

3/19/128:17 PM

turnip bloodMember

I would think Ted's plan is to rent a veteran for a year at center. That way Ted does not have to use a first on a center. He may already have a few centers targeted in the draft. That perhaps by the end of this next season may already be replacing the veteran Ted brings in.

3/19/129:34 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

I think the way to go is to sign a veteran to get by for a year or two and draft a center this year in the mid rounds to develop.

3/20/1212:51 AM

FedyaMember

But that way the Packers don't get Konz!

3/20/126:30 AM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

@Satori - winner-winner, chicken-dinner.

3/20/128:32 AM

GBP1Member

tons of spec that Saturday will come here to be with Manning. Probably will end up that way.

But the Broncos have a good center that might be available in a trade.

3/20/129:30 AM

turnip bloodMember

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RT @AdamSchefter: Former Colts C Jeff Saturday is close to agreeing to a deal with the Packers. "Not done, but very likely," said source

3/23/1211:26 AM

turnip bloodMember

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And now, former Colts C Jeff Saturday officially has agreed to a deal with the Green Bay Packers. Nice Packers pickup.

Must be a fake twit becouse ted never signs free agents. more

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Just been told that the Saturday deal has been completed. Should have some contract numbers on it soon.

3/23/1211:28 AM

bubbleboy789Member

i like this signing. still like to see us draft a center somewhere in the draft.

3/23/1211:30 AM

FreeSafetyI wonder what the poor people are doing?

Decent FA pickup by TT.

IMO JMO

3/23/1211:30 AM

michiganjoeMember

I like it. In TT I trust.

3/23/1211:32 AM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

Years from now Jeff Saturday will tell his grandchildren that he's one of the few center's to snap the ball to two Hall Of Fame QB's. Good signing.

It free's TT up to find a DE / OLB with the 1st pick. Packer stock has more value than mock drafts. But I've seen more than a few with Nick Perry from USC being avaiable when GB selects.

3/23/1211:36 AM

turnip bloodMember

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/143737616.html

JSO story
He may only a year left in him. Just the short term solution Ted was looking for.

3/23/1211:36 AM

Orlando WolfMember

Will be 37 when the season starts. Made me think of Tootie Robbins.

3/23/1211:40 AM

chickenboyTic Toc

Old and definitely shiny. Still waiting to see if he was too much. But regardless...

3/23/1211:43 AM

ilcuquiTHE F*** WITH FASHION

IMO Saturday wants another ring and not just to be remembered as Peyton's coolie. A step down from Wells, though.

3/23/1211:44 AM

PackermaniacMember

I'll give Ted his due just like I criticized him last year for not getting a compliment to Mathews or replacing Jenkins. This is an excellent addition and might even be an upgrade over Wells..

3/23/1211:44 AM

ChitownMadtownerMember

Good signing. Definitely filled a hole on the line with a proven veteran. Now lets focus on some defensive help.

3/23/1211:48 AM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

I hope his age doesn't affect his performance.

He's been very reliable over his career. Good veteran leadership too. Nice job. Now we can focus on upgrading defense in the draft.

3/23/1211:52 AM

Orlando WolfMember

Girth

3/23/1211:56 AM

Ghost of LambeauMember

The last time GB signed a FA that wasn't their own it was a center. We all know how that went ........... TT is just trying to shake the youngest team in the NFL label.

Seriously, it is good to a veteran option there. Even if TT does draft one later in the draft, it wouldn't be a do or die pick. I like it.

3/23/1211:57 AM

Mcpacker64Member

Great news!!! TT can draft D, D, D, and get a C in late rounds.

3/23/1212:01 PM

chickenboyTic Toc

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Originally posted by Ghost of Lambeau:
The last time GB signed a FA that wasn't their own it was a center. We all know how that went ....

Who was that? Seriously, doesn't ring a bell...

3/23/1212:03 PM

TroyMember

Great signing. We can draft a center in the later rounds to replace Saturday. Ted can now focus on defense in the draft and maybe another free agent. I have learned over the years to trust Ted. I think by now, every other Packer fan should too.

3/23/1212:03 PM

FloridarobMember

somebody send paramedics over to Kworst. He just collapsed.

3/23/1212:04 PM

kworstSour Grapes

I just hope he has the same impact as the other 36 - 37 year old guy, steve mcmichael, that we added to improve the line many years ago. Steve mcmichael showed everyone he was still a pro-bowl player and I am sure 37 year old Saturday will do the same. Glad we got younger on the OL. Great great signing. Maybe we can bring back Bruce wilkerson to play LT

3/23/1212:07 PM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

Does the sun ever come out in Wilton CT?

3/23/1212:09 PM

IL_Pack_FanMember

Couple of good points I saw on Twitter (without directly quoting):

Pack play the AFC South this year, so Saturday should know those 4 D's like the back of his hand.

Pending on the amount he's given, it shouldn't offset the Wells loss too much in the comp formula.

He hasn't missed a game in 4 of last 5 seasons.

Saturday is well versed in the no-huddle.

PFF had him ranked nearly identical to Wells in terms of pass pro last year. Can't imagine run blocking is any worse than a wash.

For a one-year signing, I really like this pickup.

3/23/1212:13 PM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

Welcome aboard Jeff, now get busy learning the playbook

Those really strange looking diagrams are called "running plays", I wouldn't spend much time on those

PS- Aaron has really cold hands

3/23/1212:15 PM

TroyMember

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Originally posted by kworst:
I just hope he has the same impact as the other 36 - 37 year old guy, steve mcmichael, that we added to improve the line many years ago. Steve mcmichael showed everyone he was still a pro-bowl player and I am sure 37 year old Saturday will do the same. Glad we got younger on the OL. Great great signing. Maybe we can bring back Bruce wilkerson to play LT

You must just live a miserable life. This signing is not the answer for the future, but it is a great pickup for now. We will have Saturday's replacement on the team by the start of the season. Now please STFU!

3/23/1212:16 PM

CUPackFanMember

He was still pretty solid last year, I see no reason why he can't adequately replace Wells for at least next year. Hope TT uses one of those fourth round picks on a center to develop though. This is huge though, giving TT the ability to focus on defense with the first 3 rounds (like he should be).

3/23/1212:21 PM

Ryan GrantMember

I like it!

3/23/1212:29 PM

CAPackfanMember

Nice stop gap option. Likely got him for cheaper than Wells and should provide similar production. They can now not have to worry about throwing in a rookie center or Evan Dietrich-Smith(yuck) at Center. They can take a Center later on in this years draft and let him develop for a year or 2 as well now.

3/23/1212:31 PM