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Green Bay Packers Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Andy Erdman, mvn.com/nfl-packers

Team Needs: DB, OT, TE, LB, QB

Key additions: LB Brandon Chillar (Rams), OT Joe Toledo (Dolphins), Longsnapper Thomas Gafford (no team)

Key Losses: QB Brett Favre, DT Corey Williams, CB Frank Walker, TE Bubba Franks, Longsnapper Rob Davis

Key Free Agents Retained: S Atari Bigby (Re-signed)

Free Agency Notes: At first glance, NFL fans who don't know the thought process and strategy of Packers general manager Ted Thompson would be stunned by how little free agency activity there has been this offseason in Green Bay. And that's true. The three Packers' additions -- Chillar, Toledo, and Gafford -- aren't big names. But Thompson, much to the chagrin of many Packers fans who seek that big signing, believes a team is best built through the draft, and the tight-fisted GM rarely overpays. That's why, once Favre officially files his retirement papers, the Packers will be more that $30 million under the salary cap -- just the way Thompson likes it. Regardless of the frustration caused by this strategy, the Packers have shown marked improvement in all areas since Thompson joined on 3 years ago. And let's not forget that Thompson, tight-fisted and all, was just named the NFL's top executive last year by the Sporting News.

Grade: B

Review of Grade: It's extremely difficult to grade Thompson. With a stategy like his, a true grade can only be fairly given in hindsight. I'll give him a "B" now because, after several years of criticizing him, I've begun to drink the Thompson Kool-Aid. I would've given him a B+ or an A- had he found a backup for Aaron Rodgers, but it now looks like that position will be filled through the draft.

jsonline.com

NFL owners opt out of labor agreement

National Football League owners voted unanimously this morning in Atlanta to terminate the collective bargaining...

Now that he's retired, Favre finding time for golf

Brett Favre has retired, but not from golf. Favre has committed to play in the American Century...

Manning isn't quite ready to write off Favre yet

Over the years, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has sent letters of praise to players in the...

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<img src=http://graphics.jsonline.com/art/sbicons/pi_icon.gif border=0>Rating the NFL Draft prospects: Specialists

The Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn assesses the top defensive backs in the draft this weekend. Included are each...

Mock Draft: McGinn's look at the first round

The Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn takes a stab at what the first round of the NFL draft might look like...

<img src=http://graphics.jsonline.com/art/sbicons/pi_icon.gif border=0>Rating the NFL Draft prospects: Defensive backs

The Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn assesses the top defensive backs in the draft this weekend. Included are each...

nfl.com

Favre's No. 4 to become sixth number retired by Packers

The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 at the team's season opener, Monday night, Sept. 8, vs. the Minnesota Vikings, Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy announced.

Packers cut ties with veteran receiver Robinson

The Green Bay Packers announced the release of wide receiver Koren Robinson on Friday.

D-III standout benefits from Packers' new practice format

Even if the NFL roster limit for training camp stays at 80 players, the Green Bay Packers might have room for former Division III college standout Justin Beaver.

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Nelson to TE? What?

YardBarker got the bright idea to give Packers CB Jarrett Bush a YardBarker account.  Nothing beats a third- or fourth-string CB blogging on his opinion.  In a piece entitled “Green Bay’s Draft” Bush wrote: So we first started off drafting a WR, but I think we might move him to tight end because we need one. [...]

A Lil’ Humor Added on to Sir Favre

Thanks to Zach for sending out a link to Ryan Parker Songs about The End of Sports News As We Know It.  Looking around the site, I found this gem:   Lyrics: He was born in Mississippi back in 1969, He played football for his Dad at Hancock North Central High, When it came time to pick a college to [...]

Sound Off on the Packers

Are you looking for your opinion on the Packers to be heard?  Do you really want people to know your opinion on Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy, or any member of the Packers? Well now you can, thanks to Fan-Sided Forums brought to you by Fan-Sided.  The Packers forum is open, but has not seen that much action.  I [...]

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Original Packer poems and limericks

Frustration There once was a Wisconsin team whose colors were golden and green at QB was a legend his retirement in question left the fans saying “what does this mean!?!” The Lambeau Leap Better raise your beer better throw your brat here comes 200 pounds landing in your pot you’ll have to give a slap and a sudsy little splash the man just scored a touchdown thats how he [...]

Greatest Packers Games: Installment 1, Packers v. Steelers Dec 24th, 1995

Starting today, and every Monday hereafter, The Frozen Tundra will feature an exclusive weekly installment revisiting the “Greatest Packers Games” from the past 25 years (ranked randomly). Share with us your memories – where you were & the emotions you felt. I’ve been to dozens of Packers games in my 28-year life. Each one becomes a [...]

The Young and the Favreless: ’08 Packers even younger

On opening day in 2006, the Green Bay Packers were the youngest team in the NFL. Average age = 25.57. And boy did they mature in 2007. Average age = 25.72, which again made them the youngest NFL squad. It doesn’t take a mathematician, then, to predict that the Pack will again field the youngest team heading [...]

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How Long Will Aaron Rodgers Last?

Started by Lee Mar 10

How Long will Aaron Rodgers Last? Fielder, Feeley, Freotte, Harrington, Lemon. Those are the names of the leading passers since Dan Marino decided to call it quits in Miami. The Dolphins are stil... Read More »

 
 

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NFL Draft - Quarterbacks

NFL Draft - Quarterbacks
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NFL Draft - Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

NFL Draft - Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Added Mar 8 by Chris Fry.

 

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