Sources: #Packers are re-signing LB Isaiah McDuffie on a two-year, $8-million deal with upside to $9.5M.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 3, 2025
McDuffie has 183 tackles over the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/wxUnkAhuMQ
Many in the social mediaverse loved to shit on IMC, but the dude was very, very reliable when healthy. Nice cap-friendly depth.
@Chongo posted:Many in the social mediaverse loved to shit on IMC, but the dude was very, very reliable when healthy. Nice cap-friendly depth.
Good run defender for sure but not so great in coverage.
@Chongo posted:Many in the social mediaverse loved to shit on IMC, but the dude was very, very reliable when healthy. Nice cap-friendly depth.
4 million a year is good value for what he provides.
Brings an attitude to the defense....not good in coverage but ballcarriers feel it when he tackles them.
Okay insurance/depth and special teams guy. You don’t want him starting but he can if/when needed.
BC guy, and played for Shorty Mc-Halfley there, I believe.
Per Adam Schefter:
The Packers and kicker Brandon McManus reached agreement today on a three-year, $15.3 million deal, including a $5 million signing bonus. The deal was negotiated by Drew and Jason Rosenhaus.
The Packers have agreed to terms with kicker Brandon McManus on a three-year, $15.3 million contract, per @AdamSchefter.
— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) March 4, 2025
Green Bay avoids the kicker uncertainty of 2023 and early '24.
From the couch to the bank. Congratulations Brandon!
$5M is the going rate for kickers now? Jesus Christ.
Better to pay him than draft another bust.
@Fedya posted:$5M is the going rate for kickers now? Jesus Christ.
There’s probably some analytics nerds out there saying the Pack paid too much. Those analytics nerds probably didn’t have to suffer from watching Anders Carlson and Braedon Narveson have a major factor in blowing some key games like we did.
Glad we’ve got some stability at the position now.
@ammo posted:Better to pay him than draft another bust.
$1M was at one point too much to pay Craig Hentrich too. And Darren Rizzi. At some point, someone will be willing to pay.
I'd rather overpay for someone who missed one FG, then the stupid game of fuck-fuck we've been playing with kickers since Crosby left.
Great value for the privilege of only needing to get into range to win a game.
Watching McManus's kicks, the lack of all the anxiety that used to come with FG attempts was almost jarring. It was like the morphine finally just kicked in.
$5M a year for a good kicker isn't out of line. Guys can kick into their 40's...maybe the Packers think McManus is one of those guys.
Good kickers are underrated and can mean the difference between winning it all and not even making the playoffs.
Look how far KC got with multiple wins by FG
Per Tom P:
The #Packers tendered safety Zayne Anderson as an exclusive rights free agent, per source. Anderson stepped up on defense amidst injuries last season, starting two games and recording his first interception
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Nice Special Teams player and a decent back up safety.
Sweet! Mormon DeJean is a very good player!
DF Provo
So, if you had to choose one…D K Metcalf or Davante Adams?
DK...6 years younger and can still take the top off a defense. Not even close.
Except that getting DA won't cost us in a trade.
The other thing in Adams favor is that you only have to sign him to a two year contract. I'm sure Metcalf is going to want a 4 year deal. Metcalf does fit what we need at the moment better but Adams may be better for us "big picture"
I'm less concerned with cap-friendly deals and more concerned with what will equate to more wins on the field. DK does that more than 17 IMO.
@Boris posted:Good kickers are underrated and can mean the difference between winning it all and not even making the playoffs.
Look how far KC got with multiple wins by FG
Behind every picture of Tom Brady with rings or trophies, is the face of Adam Vinatieri smiling, as if to say "you're welcome." All Tom had to do was get to the 30. The rest was money.
Gutekunst will offer a 3rd for DK, and that'll be the end of it.
@Packy posted:So, if you had to choose one…D K Metcalf or Davante Adams?
Do we think GB is really going to get either?
Joey Bosa released.
@Tavis Smiley posted:Do we think GB is really going to get either?
I feel more confident that we will with Gutey in charge as opposed to when Thompson was is charge making similar moves
The bar has been set extremely high. I can't argue that.
@H5 posted:
Gutekunst will offer a 3rd for DK, and that'll be the end of it.
If this is what Seattle really wants, with GB hosting the draft no less, ya this ain't happening:
They want the AJ Brown deal?? Please be serious Seattle. https://t.co/JWHRNEGdhJ
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) March 6, 2025
@packerboi posted:If this is what Seattle really wants, with GB hosting the draft no less, ya this ain't happening:
They want the AJ Brown deal?? Please be serious Seattle. https://t.co/JWHRNEGdhJ
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) March 6, 2025
This wasn't happening no matter where the draft is held. In most years Gutey guards draft picks with his life. This year is the deepest draft in a decade because it's the final year of COVID eligibility kids, plus fewer and fewer kids have been coming out early because of NIL. For that reason, I don't see him dealing any 2025 picks...if he deals picks it will be 2026 picks.
Also of note, this class is the oldest it's been in a long time, again because fewer kids coming out early. Green Bay's tendency to take younger players is going to be broken because so many of the best prospects are 22, 23 even 24 years old.
@YooperPackfan posted:I feel more confident that we will with Gutey in charge as opposed to when Thompson was is charge making similar moves
Pickett and Woodson. If you like Super Bowl victories, that is.
Tragic mistake. Should have kept Mulligan and cut Bostick.
April 9, 2013 — TE Matthew Mulligan
In need of a blocking tight end, the Packers signed Mulligan to a one-year, $715,000 deal after Tom Crabtree signed with Tampa Bay. The burly 6-foot-4, 267-pound veteran arrived on the open market after St. Louis released him in a cap-cutting move. Initially slowed by injury, Mulligan didn’t end up making the Packers’ final roster as Green Bay chose to keep Andrew Quarless, Ryan Taylor and Brandon Bostick instead. Mulligan, now 31, played 12 games with Buffalo last season.
@Brak posted:Pickett and Woodson. If you like Super Bowl victories, that is.
Of Julius Peppers, if Bostick does as he's coached (or to be fair, if Peppers doesn't order Morgan Burnett to give himself up around midfield with another 20 yards of open field in front of him).
@Brak posted:Tragic mistake. Should have kept Mulligan and cut Bostick.
April 9, 2013 — TE Matthew Mulligan
In need of a blocking tight end, the Packers signed Mulligan to a one-year, $715,000 deal after Tom Crabtree signed with Tampa Bay. The burly 6-foot-4, 267-pound veteran arrived on the open market after St. Louis released him in a cap-cutting move. Initially slowed by injury, Mulligan didn’t end up making the Packers’ final roster as Green Bay chose to keep Andrew Quarless, Ryan Taylor and Brandon Bostick instead. Mulligan, now 31, played 12 games with Buffalo last season.
The Packers were probably looking at Bostick's RAS score which showed he had elite leaping ability to go up and high point passes (or onside kicks that had gone into the air).
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@MichiganPacker2 posted:Of Julius Peppers, if Bostick does as he's coached (or to be fair, if Peppers doesn't order Morgan Burnett to give himself up around midfield with another 20 yards of open field in front of him).
Or if AJ Hawk stays put or Haha just simply turns around and bats the ball down or if fat ass McCarthy runs 3 running plays right up the gut then punts and let the Seahawks right back in it
So, what’s our biggest need for a starter via trade or free agency? I think CB.
Edge, CB, WR etc all needed via trade, draft or FA. Of those, CB seems the toughest for a rookie with WR probably a little easier transition.
Packers could easily double dip in FA and the draft. Grab a FA CB and Pass Rusher, then take those same positions in the first 3 rounds.
They did precisely that with signing Xavier, then drafting Javon Bullard in the 2nd. Signed Josh Jacob’s , then took Marshan Lloyd in the 3rd
@Brak posted:Tragic mistake. Should have kept Mulligan and cut Bostick.
April 9, 2013 — TE Matthew Mulligan
In need of a blocking tight end, the Packers signed Mulligan to a one-year, $715,000 deal after Tom Crabtree signed with Tampa Bay. The burly 6-foot-4, 267-pound veteran arrived on the open market after St. Louis released him in a cap-cutting move. Initially slowed by injury, Mulligan didn’t end up making the Packers’ final roster as Green Bay chose to keep Andrew Quarless, Ryan Taylor and Brandon Bostick instead. Mulligan, now 31, played 12 games with Buffalo last season.
* Hateful
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@YooperPackfan posted:Or if AJ Hawk stays put or Haha just simply turns around and bats the ball down or if fat ass McCarthy runs 3 running plays right up the gut then punts and let the Seahawks right back in it
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Yes all those plays happened before the Bostick bungle and any of those plays could’ve avoided it
As much as we need a legit #1 receiver in GB, I dont think DK is the answer. Dude is a cancerous diva.
Well thanks for the Seahawks game memories. Now I have to dig out my "forgettin" bottle again.
With all of the high priced vets getting an early toe in FA perhaps a few of the players Gute is seriously interested my be more affordable now. If we aknowledge reality that Bosa or Garrett et al are not coming to Gb I am hoping the scouting staff and the medical folks do their homework on guys like Paulson Adeebo, DJ Reed or Malcom Koonce from the Raiders. I just don't see a 30 million dollar headache (DK) coming to Gb especiaally as Seattle will want significant assets. Better Chance Jayden Higgins (Jordy Nelson) arrives early on Friday Night via a trade up or back than a Brinks Truck bringing DK to town
@YooperPackfan posted:Yes all those plays happened before the Bostick bungle and any of those plays could’ve avoided it
I genuinely feel bad for Bostick when that was a real true total team meltdown and failure. His mistake stood out but it was just 1 of like 10 mistakes and he wasn’t responsible for 9 of them.
I think more realistic FAs for the Packers are guys like; edges; Dayo Odeyingbo or Mack. WR- Adams, CB- Adeebo. Go after a defensive lineman in the First Round and then stock up on depth for the o-line and CB in the next couple of rounds.
It’s one thing that he disregarded the play but for Allahs sake, CTFB.
@packerboi posted:Packers could easily double dip in FA and the draft. Grab a FA CB and Pass Rusher, then take those same positions in the first 3 rounds.
They did precisely that with signing Xavier, then drafting Javon Bullard in the 2nd. Signed Josh Jacob’s , then took Marshan Lloyd in the 3rd
Yep! I'd double up, again, if I were Gute. Draft the best player at CB or WR or Edge/OLB and look for a FA fit at each position.
@YooperPackfan posted:Yes all those plays happened before the Bostick bungle and any of those plays could’ve avoided it
The worst play was the Burnett interception. I understand not wanting to risk a fumble, but even if Burnett runs diagonally to the sideline to get out of bounds, he picks up 20 more yards before anyone is near him.
Also, all 5 Seahawks skill players were out the play and the only guys he had to deal with were the 5 offensive lineman and Russell Wilson. If Peppers just turns around and blocks the one offensive lineman, Burnett probably scores. Still inexplicable over 9 years later. At least Bostick, for his idiocy in not following what they'd been coached to do, was trying to make a play.
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Packers Salary Cap Update - 3/7/2025:
— Ken - Packers Cap (@KenIngalls) March 7, 2025
Salary Cap:
🟡On Paper Today: $49.5M
🔴After Draft Picks: $36.9M
🔵Effective Cap Space: $23.7M
⚠️Includes all reported signings pic.twitter.com/RRRSe8x1Q7
Please I beg all of you please stop posting things about that 2014 Packers choke job in Seattle.
Nice comments on 17 possibly returning and Watson's "readiness" for the 2025 season...
@MichiganPacker2 posted:The worst play was the Burnett interception. I understand not wanting to risk a fumble, but even if Burnett runs diagonally to the sideline to get out of bounds, he picks up 20 more yards before anyone is near him.
Also, all 5 Seahawks skill players were out the play and the only guys he had to deal with were the 5 offensive lineman and Russell Wilson. If Peppers just turns around and blocks the one offensive lineman, Burnett probably scores. Still inexplicable over 9 years later. At least Bostick, for his idiocy in not following what they'd been coached to do, was trying to make a play.
Yeah, this one rankles me the most, even more than idiot Bostick. It was a Pick Six. Burnett would have stiffarmed Russ.
@The Heckler posted:Please I beg all of you please stop posting things about that 2014 Packers choke job in Seattle.
We can move on to debating whether they should have gone for two the following year?
Wait. Are we done with the whole T.J.Watt thing? I was gonna say that next.
@The Heckler posted:Please I beg all of you please stop posting things about that 2014 Packers choke job in Seattle.
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Nine years ago, I was doing some house repairs and accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. Didn't break my thumb, but it was pretty useless for about two months. And it hurt like hell!!
This morning, for no apparent reason, I decided to hit my thumb again with a hammer.
@PackLandVA posted:This morning, for no apparent reason, I decided to hit my thumb again with a hammer.
I think there's medication for that. Dr Bob would know.
Brian Gutekunst should be very interested. https://t.co/DRCPPbA1vi
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) March 7, 2025
@PackLandVA posted:Nine years ago, I was doing some house repairs and accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. Didn't break my thumb, but it was pretty useless for about two months. And it hurt like hell!!
This morning, for no apparent reason, I decided to hit my thumb again with a hammer.
It's become a regular self flagellation ritual here to revisit that game. People just can't help themselves. I think we all still have demons from that afternoon that still need letting.
@DH13 posted:It's become a regular self flagellation ritual here to revisit that game. People just can't help themselves. I think we all still have demons from that afternoon that still need letting.
Imagine living in Minny or Buffalo. 😵💫
@DH13 posted:It's become a regular self flagellation ritual here to revisit that game. People just can't help themselves. I think we all still have demons from that afternoon that still need letting.
It is still painful. Not as bad as losing to Denver in the SB, but not far behind.
@13X posted:It is still painful. Not as bad as losing to Denver in the SB, but not far behind.
I go back to Mike McCarthy telling his brother before the game that they were going to the SUper Bowl. He had a decent plan, but many made bad decisions at key times, all of which were necessary for the Seahawks to get the win.
I finished my forgettin bottle. What were we talking about?
Don't you mean Holmgren being checked out thinking of the HC/GM job? Either SB 32 when Denver cheated on the salary cap to win, or the following year, when Jerry Rice fumbled.
@Pikes Peak posted:Imagine living in Minny. 😵💫
I choose happiness instead.
@PackLandVA posted:Nine years ago, I was doing some house repairs and accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. Didn't break my thumb, but it was pretty useless for about two months. And it hurt like hell!!
This morning, for no apparent reason, I decided to hit my thumb again with a hammer.
When all you've got is a hammer, (and four empty cans of beer), everything looks like a nail.
Losing SB 32 sucked, but losing at Seattle the way they did felt like 2-3 losses. I was out of sorts for weeks after that game.
Sure, back to back titles would have been nice but the fact they got one took some of the sting out of that second one.
@Tschmack posted:Losing SB 32 sucked, but losing at Seattle the way they did felt like 2-3 losses. I was out of sorts for weeks after that game.
Sure, back to back titles would have been nice but the fact they got one took some of the sting out of that second one.
To me the SB32 loss hurt more. GB was heavily favored as opposed to losing on the road to Seattle as an underdog. That said, the series of follies that lead to the Seattle loss was devastating as well.
Always felt bad for MM regarding the Seattle loss. No one gave us a chance of going there and winning. He had the team so well prepared. He didn't tell Burnett to take a knee or Bostick to try and field the kick.
Packers expected to lose center Josh Myers in free agency https://t.co/EPRzPJtoVG pic.twitter.com/Bl4SgQGBlQ
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) March 10, 2025
And yet you will be one of this 1st ones bitching if the quality of center play goes down.
@YATittle posted:No loss..
Depends who they replace him with. He was average at best, but he knew the protection schemes and had experience working with Love.
If they replace him with an all-pro, sure it will be an upgrade. But if they replace him with the next Royce Newman type it will be a problem.
@Chongo posted:Packers expected to lose center Josh Myers in free agency https://t.co/EPRzPJtoVG pic.twitter.com/Bl4SgQGBlQ
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) March 10, 2025
It is not like Gute had a chance at an All-Pro Center instead of taking Myers in the 2021 draft.