The Packers drafted Mike Neal in the second round because he was the highest-rated player on their board and not because of the situation surrounding Johnny Jolly. In fact, up until about six weeks ago, the team was fairly confident that the troubled defensive end would be available for most if not all of...
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The Ravens are willing to trade left tackle Jared Gaither for a second-round pick, and while some general manager may be willing to make that deal on draft day, it almost certainly won’t be Ted Thompson. The Packers were wary about Gaither’s work ethic when he made himself available for the supplemental draft in...
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Remember all the people who criticized GM Ted Thompson for signing Aaron Rodgers to a six-year, $65 million extension after only seven career starts? Well, according to one agent, the Pro Bowl quarterback would command at least $30 million more if negotiations were held today….. Of Green Bay’s eight restricted free agents, fullback John Kuhn...
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We reported a few months ago that quarterbacks coach Tom Clements would be a hot candidate for offensive coordinator openings in the offseason. The Packers have already said no to the Bears’ request for an interview, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll rebuff the next team. Should Clements leave, don’t be surprised if former Buffalo...
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An agent told us that Nick Collins is probably looking for a $40 to $45 million deal with about 40% of the money guaranteed. That’s not unreasonable for one of the league’s top young safeties….. If Mike Holmgren winds up in Cleveland or Seattle (again), he could take a member or two from Green...
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Don’t look for offensive lineman Allen Barbre to be back next season. While the coaches still admire his talent, they’ve grown tired of watching him make the same mistakes over and over. Like the majority of small-school players, the pro game has proven too big for him….. The odds of Brandon Chillar re-signing are about...
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It’s awfully early, but we already hear rumblings that running backs Ryan Grant, Brandon Jackson and DeShawn Wynn won’t be around in 2010. Grant is overpaid, Jackson is unreliable and Wynn is a nonentity….. Mike McCarthy made it clear to Dom Capers that he wanted Green Bay to be a pure 3-4 team in...
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Green Bay would consider re-signing Chad Clifton, but only if the veteran left tackle is willing to accept a fairly modest extension. How modest? Approximately $6 million for two years ($3M guaranteed) is what we’re hearing….. A longtime scout who watched Duke Preston play last season thinks that the versatile offensive lineman is a...
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The door hasn’t been completely shut on Mark Tauscher. The Packers would prefer to go with a younger player at right tackle, but if none of the unproven candidates step up during training camp, don’t be shocked to see the 31-year-old re-signed to a one-year deal. Provided, of course, that he’s healthy and still...
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Buffalo called the Packers about Jason Peters, but the player’s monetary demands made for a very short conversation. The Bills wound up trading the two-time Pro Bowl left tackle to Philly, where he quickly agreed to terms on a six-year contract worth over $60 million….. Extending wide receiver Greg Jennings may be a top...
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