Pack gonna let Randall Cobb test the market? (1 Viewer)

[sho nuff]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

 

[Balco]

Love Cobb and I think he might even be underrated, but Packers would be best served to let him walk for the money he is going to make. Would rather sign Bulaga and a couple of the young defenders to extensions, and then spend a little money on a vet receiver like Stevie Johnson who I think would be a perfect # 3 next to Nelson and Adams.

 

[Touchdown There]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Cobb knows the Greg Jennings story. This is a decision between money or a hair less money with a shot at some Super Bowls.

 

[grateful zed]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

 

[JaxBill]

Eagles close to signing Maclin at around 9.5 mil per year with 20 mil guaranteed first 2 years.

You would think that would be the floor for any Cobb signings.

 

[mr roboto]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

Not really.

 

[flapgreen]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Seems very much in line with a reasonable outcome. Completely agree. Cobb isn't going anywhere else.

Agree with this as well

 

[Snoopy]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

He burned his bridges when he was first in Minnesota.

 

[Underachievers]

what about gb going after jennings? he could

plug back in for cobb cheaper.

He burned his bridges when he was first in Minnesota.

Exactly. Packer fans are pretty anal about players who dare pursue other options away from Green Bay.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

I know Cobb is good, but it just doesn't make sense to allocate more money at WR when you've already paid Nelson. The Packers have proved for years that with Rodgers as the trigger man, they can draft and develop WR's with non-1st round picks. Why not keep doing it? And if you let him go, you're pretty much guaranteed a 3rd round compensatory pick next year.

Hell, if you want to get crazy, let Cobb go for the future compensatory pick and then sign Harvin for cheaper after the Jets cut him--signings from other teams' cuts don't count in the compensatory pick formula. Could be perfect.

 

[sho nuff]

what about gb going after jennings? he could

plug back in for cobb cheaper.

He burned his bridges when he was first in Minnesota.

Exactly. Packer fans are pretty anal about players who dare pursue other options away from Green Bay.

And he is just not as good as Cobb.

 

[Ghost Rider]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

Not really.

 

[Yenrub]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Turning down a bigger contract to stay with a contending team with a top QB to go to Minny for less money and be on a crappy team without a top QB?

Per this article he got slightly more money from the Vikings

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jennings-passes-on-packers-8-million-offer-em96ep8-198638301.html

 

[Casting Couch]

Gone ?

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ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde expects contract talks between the Packers and free agent Randall Cobb to "go down to the final hours" before the market opens on March 10.
Two sources tell Wilde the Packers haven't given up on re-signing Cobb, but multiple reports have come out recently suggesting the sides may be headed for a split. The Packers have sophomores Davante Adams and Jeff Janis primed for bigger roles, and could get a third-round compensatory pick in 2016 if Cobb lands a big deal elsewhere. We strongly suspect he would at age 24.

Source: ESPN Wisconsin

Mar 1 - 1:31 PM
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[tdmills]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Gone ?

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ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde expects contract talks between the Packers and free agent Randall Cobb to "go down to the final hours" before the market opens on March 10.

Two sources tell Wilde the Packers haven't given up on re-signing Cobb, but multiple reports have come out recently suggesting the sides may be headed for a split. The Packers have sophomores Davante Adams and Jeff Janis primed for bigger roles, and could get a third-round compensatory pick in 2016 if Cobb lands a big deal elsewhere. We strongly suspect he would at age 24.

Source: ESPN Wisconsin

Mar 1 - 1:31 PM

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Wish I wasn't in a league with all Packer homers. So much overreaction going on now, based on nothing. All historical evidence of how TT operates points to Cobb staying in GB. Man, must be easy to buy him on the cheap right now.

 

[Steed]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

If cobb's agent is any good, he doesn't have to hit the open market to see what's out there for him. He's got a rough draft of a contract in hand and leveraging it against Green Bay.

 

[sho nuff]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

Why would Jordy Nelson?

Why would Sam Shields?

Why would any number of players who likely could have made more on the open market sign deals that still pay them very well, give them a large chunk up front and keep them with a contending team with possibly the best QB in the game.

Its not a totally backloaded deal...but you know the last years will have a large chunk in them.

 

[sho nuff]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Turning down a bigger contract to stay with a contending team with a top QB to go to Minny for less money and be on a crappy team without a top QB?

Per this article he got slightly more money from the Vikings

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jennings-passes-on-packers-8-million-offer-em96ep8-198638301.html

He was offered more the year before that.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Turning down a bigger contract to stay with a contending team with a top QB to go to Minny for less money and be on a crappy team without a top QB?

Per this article he got slightly more money from the Vikings http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jennings-passes-on-packers-8-million-offer-em96ep8-198638301.html

He was offered more the year before that.

Yep. He was offered 5 years, $48M the year before. Haven't ever heard how much was guaranteed though.

 

[beef]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

How often do the packers flat out cut someone that is performing up to their contract? Its not just backloaded when there is a bonus. Most deals get bigger as the years go on because the cap increases. It'd be a safe deal. Just gotta hammer out that bonus number. That's what takes the most negotiating.

 

[ghostguy123]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

If cobb's agent is any good, he doesn't have to hit the open market to see what's out there for him. He's got a rough draft of a contract in hand and leveraging it against Green Bay.

Does signing today like, open up a warp whistle on Super Mario Bros or something?? Call me crazy but we are a ways away from anything football related, so why would he bother to hurry and sign unless they made an offer he can't refuse, which, GB would have no reason to do right now anyway

 

[tdmills]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

How often do the packers flat out cut someone that is performing up to their contract? Its not just backloaded when there is a bonus. Most deals get bigger as the years go on because the cap increases. It'd be a safe deal. Just gotta hammer out that bonus number. That's what takes the most negotiating.

I know how contracts work. My point is it's not going to be structured in a way where he makes very little in the beginning and gets released before the big years happen. The only potential harmful affect would be the signing bonus. I don't think Cobb would sign such a deal, when he's in the drivers seat. What's the point of him signing for 5 million a year the first few years and then 11 million at the back end? He might be able to get 10 million a year on the open market, why not wait and see?

 

[tdmills]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

If cobb's agent is any good, he doesn't have to hit the open market to see what's out there for him. He's got a rough draft of a contract in hand and leveraging it against Green Bay.

Does signing today like, open up a warp whistle on Super Mario Bros or something?? Call me crazy but we are a ways away from anything football related, so why would he bother to hurry and sign unless they made an offer he can't refuse, which, GB would have no reason to do right now anyway

This guy gets it

 

[Sabertooth]

As predicted. They will not overpay to keep this guy. They have their #1 in Nelson. If he comes cheap, fine. If not Adams takes his spot, Janis takes Adams spot.

As predicted?

 

[grateful zed]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

Not really.

well, he used to. has he declined that much?

 

[Sabertooth]

He's declined plenty. Won't matter anyway, Packers will resign Cobb.

 

[grateful zed]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Turning down a bigger contract to stay with a contending team with a top QB to go to Minny for less money and be on a crappy team without a top QB?

Per this article he got slightly more money from the Vikings http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jennings-passes-on-packers-8-million-offer-em96ep8-198638301.html

He was offered more the year before that.

Yep. He was offered 5 years, $48M the year before. Haven't ever heard how much was guaranteed though.

and he passed?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

As predicted. They will not overpay to keep this guy. They have their #1 in Nelson. If he comes cheap, fine. If not Adams takes his spot, Janis takes Adams spot.

As predicted?

Yeah, would love to see lod01 show up here after the Pack sign Cobb......

 

[Alex P Keaton]

what about gb going after jennings? he could plug back in for cobb cheaper.

Not really.

well, he used to. has he declined that much?

Yes.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Vikings could cut Jennings and save $3M on the cap this year, might as well it now since he's getting paid $9M a year. Cobb even at $10M would be worth it to give Bridgewater a good weapon.

Cobb won't make the same error Jennings did.

What exactly was Jennings' error?

Turning down a bigger contract to stay with a contending team with a top QB to go to Minny for less money and be on a crappy team without a top QB?

Per this article he got slightly more money from the Vikings http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jennings-passes-on-packers-8-million-offer-em96ep8-198638301.html

He was offered more the year before that.

Yep. He was offered 5 years, $48M the year before. Haven't ever heard how much was guaranteed though.

and he passed?

Right? I don't recall exact numbers, but Jennings thought he deserved and would get $12-14M per year on the open market. Obviously he was wrong.

 

[Casting Couch]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I agree. Think he gets offered 11-12 a year.

 

[trader jake]

If cobb's agent is any good, he doesn't have to hit the open market to see what's out there for him. He's got a rough draft of a contract in hand and leveraging it against Green Bay.

Cobb's agent is Jimmy Sexton. He once had a Packers offensive lineman (Clifton or Tauscher?) stay at a hotel in the DC area at the beginning of free agency, solely to drive the market for his client. The player didn't meet with the Redskins and inked a deal with Green Bay within 48 hours.Sorry my memory on the details of the story are hazy, the point being that Sexton is a capable agent that will no doubt maximize the dollar amount his client receives. Including using unconventional strategies. He already knows what the Raiders and a few other teams would pay, should Cobb hit UFA. If he didn't think he could leverage more from the Packers, Cobb would already have re-signed.

ETA - If Cobb hasn't resigned with Green Bay by March 12th, I'd say he's gone.

 

[Dragon1952]

this one could go either way.

Compelling argument.

Not making an argument, just stating my opinion that it's about a 50/50 proposition. Shirley, you could've figured that out on your own.

Let's not bring her into this.....OK?

 

[sho nuff]

I think the Packers will re-sign Cobb in a last minute deal for 5 years and about $46 mil in total money. Signing bonus in the $12 mil range with base salaries increasing each year and topping off around $11 mil in 2019.

Adams does show a lot of potential, but he and Cobb play different roles. Keeping Cobb is a must IMO, and this will ensure the Packers have their QB and top WRs locked up through 2018 (Rodgers 2019). Thompson's contract is believed to end after the 2018 season too, and he'll be 66 then.

Probably something like that...end load some of it so the average is up at 9 or a little above (like he wants)...good signing bonus to give him money now and keep him happy...but those last years with the ability to cut him and save cap space if his play is not warranting that type of money.

Why would Cobb sign a deal like that before testing the market? Cobb has all the power, not gb. If he signs before free agency, it's not going to be back loaded with the opportunity to release him. It will be because the Packers ponied up.

How often do the packers flat out cut someone that is performing up to their contract? Its not just backloaded when there is a bonus. Most deals get bigger as the years go on because the cap increases. It'd be a safe deal. Just gotta hammer out that bonus number. That's what takes the most negotiating.

I know how contracts work. My point is it's not going to be structured in a way where he makes very little in the beginning and gets released before the big years happen. The only potential harmful affect would be the signing bonus. I don't think Cobb would sign such a deal, when he's in the drivers seat. What's the point of him signing for 5 million a year the first few years and then 11 million at the back end? He might be able to get 10 million a year on the open market, why not wait and see?

Who said he would make very little at the beginning?

We are all talking about a large bonus...a nice structure early that will still have him averaging 9 mil a year...with escalation as the year's go on. (you know...the type of contract he will sign anywhere else...)

 

[sho nuff]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

 

[Casting Couch]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

 

[Phenomena]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

That's not true. Look at Sam Shields. If he had waited one more day to sign the contract the Packers offered, the price would have dropped by quite a bit. GB offered far more than the top CBs were going for on the open market - one of the few missteps by Ted in the past decade. Sam saw a MASSIVE benefit by signing the day before free agency started. If Cobb takes that gamble and loses he could cost himself millions. Ted may be reluctant to offer a large contract for a WR2 on the verge of free agency this year because he was burned badly in value from Shields last year.

I don't see a team offering $9M+ for Cobb so I don't think it hurts the Packers to let him test it out but there are securities for both Cobb and the team to get it done before free agency. Cobb guarantees himself a solid contract and the Packers don't get into a bidding war.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

Agree completely. There will be a bidding war for his services.

Kansas City, Jacksonville, Cleveland just to name a few.

Green Bay has some nice WR depth, they won't break the bank to retain him.

 

[sho nuff]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

A fool to sign a multimillion dollar contract and remain on a Super Bowl contending team with arguably the best qb in the league?

Um... Ok

 

[Casting Couch]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

A fool to sign a multimillion dollar contract and remain on a Super Bowl contending team with arguably the best qb in the league?

Um... Ok

Always follow the money trail when speculating on a star player. There is no way in hell that Cobb doesn't go to free agency.

He may end up signing with Green Bay in the end, but he will find his TRUE VALUE on the open market, as he should.

 

[TDorBust]

what about gb going after jennings? he could

plug back in for cobb cheaper.

He burned his bridges when he was first in Minnesota.

Exactly. Packer fans are pretty anal about players who dare pursue other options away from Green Bay.

Uhhhh no.... They do hold a grudge against players who go out of their way to take shots at the Packers after they leave.

http://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2013/08/15/aaron-rodgers-receivers-greg-jennings-donald-driver

http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/mike-mccarthy-takes-jab-at-ex-packers-wr-greg-jennings-072513

It has NOTHING to do with him leaving or even playing for Minnesota and everything to do with his few comments in the articles above.

 

[pizzatyme]

I remember 2 years ago Packer fans were saying Jennings was washed up due to bad knees. Now some are saying he can waltz back in and replace Cobb. LMAO Too rich!

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I say he gets blown away with an offer from another team and he takes it.

I think he's gone.

I think he never makes it to FA.

He would be a fool if he didn't find out how much he's worth on the open market.

A fool to sign a multimillion dollar contract and remain on a Super Bowl contending team with arguably the best qb in the league?

Um... Ok

Always follow the money trail when speculating on a star player. There is no way in hell that Cobb doesn't go to free agency.

He may end up signing with Green Bay in the end, but he will find his TRUE VALUE on the open market, as he should.

Thank you for the voice of reason in a sea of cheesy myopia.

 

[FUBAR]

I don't see a team offering $9M+ for Cobb so I don't think it hurts the Packers to let him test it out but there are securities for both Cobb and the team to get it done before free agency. Cobb guarantees himself a solid contract and the Packers don't get into a bidding war.

we'll see but he's worth more than seven of the WRs currently making $9M. He probably won't get a Wallace type deal although he could; but I'd be surprised if he doesn't make more than $10M.

Calvin Johnson Lions $113,450,000 $16,207,143 $48,750,000 $6,964,286 43.0% 2020 UFA

Percy Harvin Jets $64,245,000 $12,849,000 $14,500,000 $2,900,000 22.6% 2019 UFA

Mike Wallace Dolphins $60,000,000 $12,000,000 $27,000,000 $5,400,000 45.0% 2018 UFA

Dwayne Bowe Chiefs $56,000,000 $11,200,000 $20,000,000 $4,000,000 35.7% 2018 UFA

Vincent Jackson Buccaneers $55,555,555 $11,111,111 $26,000,000 $5,200,000 46.8% 2017 UFA

Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals $22,000,000 $11,000,000 $22,000,000 $11,000,000 100.0% 2017 Void

Brandon Marshall Bears $30,000,000 $10,000,000 $14,800,000 $4,933,333 49.3% 2018 UFA

Jordy Nelson Packers $39,050,000 $9,762,500 $11,500,000 $2,875,000 29.4% 2019 UFA

Andre Johnson Texans $67,800,000 $9,685,714 $20,500,000 $2,928,571 30.2% 2017 UFA

Greg Jennings Vikings $45,000,000 $9,000,000 $17,800,000 $3,560,000 39.6% 2018 UFA

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I will miss Cobb. The Packers, though, likely, can get more bang for the buck elsewhere. For instance, I would imagine they could pick up Julius Thomas a few million cheaper per year than they would have to spend retaining Cobb. I suspect he could be as impactful. The savings can be used elsewhere.

I also think it is time to commit to Tolzien as the Backup, to cut Flynn, Kuhn, and to let Williams go and devote some of those dollars to House, Bulaga, and to nose tackle and inside linebacker.

Something Favre never got was that a sound defense does generate offensive opportunities. It generates more possessions, and possessions in better field position. Teams that are too unbalanced in cap allocation to the offensive side of the ball can be frustrating to watch. I want a team capable of making stops as well as one which can score.

I am curious what the packers will do regarding B.J. Raji. It has been some years now since he has been at all impactful. I am also interested in their actions or intent with regard to Guion.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

The Jennings contract situation still cracks me up. Jennings went for every last apparent penny than thinking of actual money. True the Vikings offered him an apparent bit more, but in accepting that he lost his old spice endorsement, and he forgot that playing for that franchise meant he would likely not see the middle, more less the ends of his contract and he would then be looking at seeking his final contract with very poor numbers for his last few seasons. He lost money, and a lot of it. He lost national recognition. He appeared petty and ignorant during his parting, and his post football recognition factor, and so his marketable value post football took a huge dive.

Congrats to him, he got a few more dollars in year one and he and his sister got to vent. Long term he took a boning.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

If the Packers wanted to trade Nelson for something quite substantial, well then I could see them opening the bank up for the younger Cobb. The thing is, Jordy just does not seem to garner the respect around the league commensurate with his ability. Being white, and playing with Rodgers, I believe folks see him as a product of the system, rather than the top 5 player at his position which he is. He is far faster than he is given credit for, and he has extraordinary hands.

 

[cstu]

we'll see but he's worth more than seven of the WRs currently making $9M. He probably won't get a Wallace type deal although he could; but I'd be surprised if he doesn't make more than $10M.

It's not about the overall contract, it's what they actually get paid. When a WR has a high salary it makes them easy to cut:

Bowe - signed 5 year, $56M...he'll see 2 year/$24M because he's due $11M this year.

Wallace - signed 5 year, $60M...he'll see 2 year/$30M because he's due $9.9M this year.

Jennings - signed 5 year, $45M...he'll see 2 year/$18M because he's due $11M this year.

Then look add Eric Decker's contract of 5 years, $36M - which he'll probably see all of because his salaries are about ~$7M.