Regarding Andy from Boscobel’s submission, locking down nice gamers with harm points early not solely provides GB the potential to get them long run with out breaking the financial institution however it additionally demonstrates to each NFL participant that we take care of our personal and so they wish to play right here.
Spoff will go into larger element about this in his story about Kraft this morning on packers.com, however the tight finish despatched a strong message on Wednesday – He did not simply say he needs to spend his total NFL profession right here. Kraft advised reporters he felt spoiled that he was even drafted by the Packers in the first place. When you create a tradition homegrown superstars wish to be part of, you wish to hold these guys in your locker room. Furthermore, the longer you wait, the extra you pay. Unrestricted free company shouldn’t be low-cost. The Packers’ 2014 offseason taught me that lesson.
Keith from North Muskegon, MI
Wes, nice article on Christian Watson; I most admire the remark “loyalty and the Packers’ longstanding intertest” as the reason for the contract extension…so nice to see character rewarded together with expertise in this case. GB is a particular place, so my query is in your opinion, how a lot is character evaluated throughout scouting and acquisition, how a lot does it matter to the brass, and the way does the aura of GB affect the willingness of a participant to go on free company to remain a Packer?
Obviously, you possibly can’t simply choose the kindest individuals with the most character to construct a successful soccer staff. If that have been the case, Roger from Packers amenities and setup can be taking part in off-ball linebacker. But character actually might be the cherry on high in the analysis course of. Watson is the whole bundle, man. He is as grounded as he’s gifted.
Connor from Minnetrista, MN
Will the Jayden Reed, Watson, and doubtlessly Kraft extension stop GB from going out and signing big-name free brokers subsequent 12 months similar to Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney?
I would not go that far, however the objective ought to all the time be to draft, develop, and retain your individual. A giant motive the Packers signed Jacobs and McKinney was they solely signed two gamers (Love and Isaiah McDuffie) to second contracts from their 2020-21 drafts. Green Bay hit the jackpot from 2022-24, which is why you’ve got seen so many gamers retained.
I (and seemingly everybody else) loves the comeback tales like Aaron Donald. It appears like there have been tons of good ones these days like Rivers, or the seemingly countless entourage of Tom Brady playmakers who would come round in the again 9 or playoff run. I want Green Bay had some gamers to hope for like that. Who would you wish to keep prepared for a playoff push this 12 months? 36 is a bit previous but when Eddie Lacy got here on for a playoff run that may be superior!
I might cowl this league for an additional 20 years and nothing would possibly high Philip Rivers dusting off the cleats after 5 years and making an attempt to save lots of the Colts’ season. Legendary. The Packers participant I’d wish to keep prepared can be Marcedes Lewis, who hasn’t formally retired however did inform Kay Adams final 12 months that 2025 can be his twentieth and ultimate NFL season.
Tim from Fayetteville, NC
Which Green Bay Packer operating again holds the report for many whole yards for his or her rookie season?
I’m fairly certain it is Eddie, who had 1,435 yards from scrimmage in 2013.
Betty from Peachtree City, GA
I used to be questioning whether or not there are any updates obtainable on Kamal Hadden‘s well being and availability. He was such a promising, younger defensive again for us final season. Thanks.
I caught up with Hadden on Tuesday. Hadden remains to be in the rehab course of, however he is in good spirits and his ankle is doing properly. Again, you possibly can’t assist however really feel terrible for Hadden. He was nearly to get his shot when that harm occurred.
Phillip from Wonder Lake, IL
Can the Packers go into the playoffs even with lots of accidents?
They did final 12 months, however I believe everybody needs extra in 2026.
Matt from Sioux Falls, SD
Do you assume we are going to see a time when the cap is at its peak? When this occurs, how a lot tougher will it’s for groups to take care of the gamers ever rising salaries?
I do not assume so. Regardless of TV rights offers, there’s all the time going to be some kind of inflation occurring.