Comments on: Williams Apparently Did Sign

By: RayV#7

RayV#7 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:01:56 +0000

Abe, you could be right, i mean Ted Thompson never spends any money on free agents but remember that first free agent he signed? thats rite, he signed Charles Woodson and for a big contract too so who knows, Ted might take his head out of his ass and spend some money here but like you said, its highly unlikely. But then again, we are significantly under the salary cap and its an uncapped year so maybe Ted will do something but what are the odds? lol and yea Otogwe plays the same position but couldnt he make the switch to SS? its a possibility! another possibility is that we trade for Nnamdi Asomugha, he is on the trading block and i mean having him opposite Charles Woodson would be scary and i wouldnt mind sending a 2nd and 4th rounders for him but then again, im not Ted Thompson so its probably not gonna happen, lol

By: jeremy

jeremy — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:55:43 +0000

The Packers could have avoided all of this media and fan conjecture by being a little more forthcoming with info. I just can’t fathom why they don’t understand this. Ron Wolf and Bob Harlan got it. Their tactful and succinct communication skills were a big reason they were so highly regarded. Thompson just not getting it only contributes to fans general dislike for him. They don’t even have to do it openly, any idiot could see this coming and when they got the Williams tender back they could have just “leaked”it. It happens all the time in the media.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:46:02 +0000

BRING BACK SHARPER!! BRING BACK SHARPER!!

By: Vijay

Vijay — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:44:57 +0000

YES! Trade for Atogwe immediately!! Good call RayV#7, he is much better and you could offer a compensatory draft pick and the rights to Bigby. Sending him to purgatory as punishment for his discretions.

By: Abe Frohman

Abe Frohman — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:47:52 +0000

Ray – while Atogwe is available, he wants a LOT of money. It goes without saying that TT will not spend a lot of cash on a guy that’s not his. It’s not like he’s a bargain like Bigby. So, to say trade Bigby, even if we could get something for him, and sign Atogwe is not exactly an apples to apples comparison.

Plus, I could be wrong here, but doesn’t Atogwe play the same position as Collins? We need more of a strong safety, rather than a free safety.

All that being said, I agree with you and Monty – Bigby and his agent are idiots. They drafted Burnett his replacement. To not show up is like asking to be cut.

By: RayV#7

RayV#7 — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:55:12 +0000

Thanks Jurgens, it is absurd, it all about money for him, not the chance of winning a title with the Packers and getting better as a football player. If i was Bigby, i would settle for a reasonable salary, and get on the field as soon as possible. I wouldnt let a rookie take my job away from me and i would be anxious to help my team win a Superbowl, which the Packers are legit contenders. But it all starts somewhere and that somewhere is OTAs and Training Camp!

By: Jurgens

Jurgens — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:13:05 +0000

I totally agree Ray. Bigby’s stance is absurd.

By: RayV#7

RayV#7 — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:32:10 +0000

Yes, good job Williams, now for a long term deal for him and Bigby but if Bigby keeps bitching, i would trade his ass and sign OJ Atogwe as soon as possible, he’s way better than Bigby in coverage and has ball hawk skills. and then make Burnett our starter in a year or two