Comments on: Free agents still out there

By: DaveK

DaveK — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:29:29 +0000

You might see a little movement right before the draft as these vets drop their price to get a roster spot before the draft. Most of them are expecting too much right now though especially in terms of guaranteed money and most GM’s are not going to waste the $ when the draft may negate the need for the player. After the draft you will see a run on these guys as GM’s try to address needs that the draft didn’t fill.

Of your list though I think Mike Brown intrigues me the most. He has played at a very high level when healthy and it would be funny as hell if he put together a full healthy season for the Packers!

By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:33:39 +0000

I’d take one Holiday, Carter or Taylor rather than the composite of Harrell, Montgomery, Malone, Hunter, Poppinga and Thompson.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:20:02 +0000

Ace – one thing the Packers need right now is depth, specifically veteran depth. It seems every year, the New England Patriots go out and sign several veterans they think can help. I think Junior Seau, Rodney Harrison, Corey Dillon, etc etc would have all qualified under your “over the hill gang” when they signed with the Pats but all of them ended up contributing to hugely successful teams. Please Ace, don’t fall prey to the spell Ted Thompson is trying to cast over Packerland leading all to believe that young players are the only players worth picking up. He has the most extreme view of any GM in the league w/re to draft vs free agency and considering he owns a losing record in GB, he needs some seriously successful teams before I come around to it.

As for the DBs, with 2 old corners and only 1 semi-secure safety spot, I wouldn’t exactly say that the Pack is set in the defensive backfield. Yes, if healthy, Al and Charles are very solid. Tramon is a decent substitute, but outside of that, it never hurts to have a quality DB who has experience and knows what he’s doing (McCallister or Rolle may be the best options as they could help teach the 3-4). We need veteran depth on this team.

By: Schaefer

Schaefer — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:25:09 +0000

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again….I would like a Holiday.

By: Ace

Ace — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:04:57 +0000

Andy-except possibly Jason Taylor you have listed the “over the hill gang” in NFL. How do any of those senior corners add to and improve our aging CBs? None are better than we have unless T. Williams sits out and we need a backup. Can’t agree this time.