budlitebrad Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Surprised that TT used the tag, but I'm glad we'll still be solid up front next season. Oh yea, and Bubba's gone! Packers also waive FranksBy Tom Silverstein Wednesday, Feb 20 2008, 05:04 PM Green Bay -- The Packers just made official the news that Corey Williams had been slapped with the franchise tag and they also announced the release of tight end Bubba Franks. The Franks move isn't totally surprising given his drop-off in play and recent injury problems, but there was no reason financially that they had to make the move. Franks' salary cap number jumped from $2.4 million last year to $4.5 million this year, but the Packers have around $18 million in salary cap money after the move to franchise Williams. Franks is also due a $500,000 roster bonus, which the Packers obviously didn't want to pay. His $3 million base salary would not have come due until the season began. Packers are definitely in the market for another TE in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 That's my boy Punkin. Good work dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Surprised that TT used the tag, but I'm glad we'll still be solid up front next season. Oh yea, and Bubba's gone! Two pieces of good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm reading rumors that TT may move Williams to NO/DEN/OAK/ATL for picks/players. I wouldn't be opposed to that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm reading rumors that TT may move Williams to NO/DEN/OAK/ATL for picks/players. I wouldn't be opposed to that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Read an article today that said he would be worth a 2nd to 3rd rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Call me but I think I'd rather have him than a 2nd rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Call me but I think I'd rather have him than a 2nd rounder. We're deep at DT and I never thought he'd be signed long term anyways. What he'll want isn't what Ted Thompson will want to do. I'd be ecstatic with a 2nd round pick, happy with a third rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 We're deep at DT and I never thought he'd be signed long term anyways. What he'll want isn't what Ted Thompson will want to do. I'd be ecstatic with a 2nd round pick, happy with a third rounder. Our current depth at DT: Ryan Pickett Corey Williams Justin Harrell - Too soon to say on him Johnny Jolly - Who I like, master of the batted pass, but is coming off injury Colin Cole - Also like, but fractured forearm, and isn't he an UFA or RFA? Dan Muir I guess we can also play Jenkins back inside if needed. The depth is there, but it sure looks better with Williams in there. TT has been preaching "keep all our guys". It will be interesting to see if they move him and for what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 The depth is there, but it sure looks better with Williams in there. TT has been preaching "keep all our guys". It will be interesting to see if they move him and for what. Of course it looks better with Williams there, he's a very good player. But Ted Thompson isn't going to want to pay him the money he'll demand long term. Ted Thompson didn't draft him, so maybe his guys are the ones he drafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Ted Thompson isn't going to want to pay him the money he'll demand long term. Ted Thompson didn't draft him, so maybe his guys are the ones he drafted? I dunno. We've probably got the money to make it happen and we don't know how much he'll "demand". Giants showed how important those front 4 are these days. He's home grown talent. Ted drafted, or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Just saw this: http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports//in...php?ntid=273916 "One reason the Green Bay Packers applied their franchise tag to free-agent defensive tackle Corey Williams came to light Friday: Johnny Jolly, who started seven of the first 10 games last season while sharing time with Williams, likely won't be ready for the start of training camp in July." "Asked if the goal with Williams is a long-term deal, Thompson replied, "We'll see about that. Our offer is a one-year tender. That's what the option was under the collective bargaining agreement. So that's where we're at right now." Despite having big money tied up in the line -- Aaron Kampman, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins all have lucrative contracts -- Thompson said the amount of money spent on a specific position isn't a factor in how he structures the roster. "I think it's a reflection of the position," Thompson said. "I think if you're fortunate enough to have some good players in the defensive line -- or in the offensive line position; anything with the big guys -- I think it's difficult to find guys that can play and play effectively." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 now he can get to real business......he has that shrimp company to manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I will be pretty surprised if he's signed to a long-term deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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