quote:Originally posted by cuqui:
Packerboi's report about Saturday's contract was pretty close:quote:@AdamSchefter: Jeff Saturday's two-year deal in Green Bay is worth $7.75 million, including $4 million this season.
quote:Packers sign C Jeff Saturday (2 years, $7.75M; $4M guaranteed): A+ Grade
This is a rarity. The Packers NEVER sign any free agents. Naturally, it's a great move. Green Bay desperately needed a center after losing Scott Wells to the Rams. Ted Thompson was able to acquire the top (healthy) player available at the position at a great price.
quote:Originally posted by turnip blood:
Wells signed for 4 years 24 million 13 million guaranteed. Henry is right, Ted only wanted a guy for a year perhaps two.
quote:Originally posted by Henry:
The length of the contract was likely the bigger sticking point.
quote:"We watched film, Campy and I, specifically about what they do different than what we did (with the Colts) and what would be different. Then we watched film of me playing and we talked about how I would fit into it."
Saturday said he was extremely impressed with the way Campen described the way the two would be able to help each other be better and that became a huge selling point for him. That, and the fact he and his family felt very comfortable with the Green Bay community and its proximity to his current home in Indianapolis.
He said after 13 years, he's excited to be working with a new offense and was open to learning new ways of doing the same things.
"I told him (Campen), I want to be coached," Saturday said. "There isn't a point where you have everything figured out and you can't do things better. The things I saw, I'm very excited about.continue
quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
They still have Sampson Genus... no guarantee they will draft a C.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
Best Player Available
quote:Best Player Available
quote:McCarthy was beaming this afternoon when talking in the lobby of The Breakers Hotel, site of the NFL annual meetings which begin tomorrow, about his newest player, the long-time former Indianapolis Colts starter. It was the first time the Packers have made any public comments about Saturday, who signed on Friday.
âHeâs a very impressive individual,â McCarthy said. âHe just brings a wealth of experience. I think heâs a really good fit for our offensive room. Heâs very available. I was just real impressed with how long heâs played and the number of games heâs played in.â
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Meanwhile, Thompson underplayed how unusual it was for him to sign a veteran free agent.
âWeâre all very excited,â Thompson said standing outside The Breakers. âHeâs a veteran, a very smart veteran. Our coaches are thrilled. Theyâve talked to him, and it sounds like a good addition. It sounds like it will be a good fit.â continue
quote:Originally posted by Orlando Wolf:
Starks could be a monster if he stays healthy
quote:Originally posted by chickenboy:quote: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...
- Mike MaCarthy.quote:I havenât been to a free-agent dinner in, I canât even remember the last one Iâve been to. Itâs been years.
quote:Originally posted by cuqui:
Hell, he probably knows MM is a better salesman than he is.
quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
They still have Sampson Genus... no guarantee they will draft a C.
I don't know how hard these guys were necessarily playing the last game of a 1-15 season. It must be difficult to play motivated when you're essentially playing for nothing. I think Saturday will be re-energized on a competitive team.quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
Colts 2011 OL - interesting comments on Saturday
from the article.
"I decided to do get another look at the multi-time Pro Bowler and his 2011 Colts teammates. I reviewed their Week 17 game against the Jaguars.
They didnât play great against Jacksonville, and I imagine that they probably played like this all year. If this game was any indication, they were a bad unit. That being said, I donât think the individual players are that bad. The problem is that all of them do just enough not to get beat."
