Packers Should Turn Attention to Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Davante Adams

With all their leftover cap space, the Packers should work on long-term deals for Davante Adams and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. 

The Packers should get to work on long-term deals for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Davante Adams.

The Packers should get to work on long-term deals for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Davante Adams.

With the first few waves of NFL free agency now over, it's unlikely that the Green Bay Packers or any team, is going to be making many big money deals on the open market.

Adrian Peterson reportedly wants something in the $8 million a year range, but that seems unlikely and outside of him, there aren't a ton of big-money players available. Don't get me wrong, there are good players still out there. One of them is Zach Brown, an inside linebacker I've wanted the Packers to sign now for consecutive offseasons.

There are others that could help Green Bay. Jamaal Charles is a guy that could be worth taking a chance; a pass rusher like Mario Williams or Dwight Freeney might be worth a gamble as well. 

A move or two like that would be smart. It would hedge against the draft, giving the Packers some cover if they come up short at a position of need.

They are the kinds of additions head coach Mike McCarthy would probably welcome. For all the rumblings to get out about him wanting more veteran players, there has to be some truth to those sentiments.

However, Ted Thompson isn't one to care much about what others think. He runs the personnel and while I am sure he values McCarthy's opinion, the buck stops with him and even though the Packers have around $17 million in cap space, including money set aside for signing draft picks, I wouldn't expect a bevy of moves.

What I would expect though, is for Thompson to try and strike long-term deals with both Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Davante Adams.

Clinton-Dix and Adams are the cornerstones of the 2014 draft class, which has proven to be highly successful. Clinton-Dix, who went in the first round, earned his first Pro Bowl berth last season after racking up 80 tackles, five interceptions, seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss.

The former Alabama safety had a breakout season in 2016, but his first two years in the league were also well above average. In his first two seasons, he had 194 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumlbe recovery and nine pases defensed. He's rangy, can play in the box, cover the slot, cover tight ends and can pressure the quarterback. He's an old-school safety and he's damn good. 

Clinton-Dix is one extension the Packers should explore, another is Adams.

The Packers already have a lot of money tied up in wide receiver, but Adams is simply too good to let go. At times last season, he played like a No.1 and proved his issues in 2015, were largely related to a nagging ankle injury.

When healthy, Adams is one of the best receivers in the game. His footwork at the line of scrimmage is artistry in motion and his knack for beating press coverage is special. Admittedly, he's had issues with drops, but he seemed to get over that too last season.

Certainly, Jordy Nelson is still the Packers best receiver, but Adams closed the gap last season. He also surpassed Randall Cobb, who could be a cap casualty at the end of the season. And after a campaign that saw him snag 75 passes for 997 yards and 12 touchdowns, Adams deserves a raise.

Much like Clinton-Dix, it would behoove the Packers to strike a deal with Adams now. Another season like the one he just had, or one that's even better would certainly drive his price tag through the roof. 

Neither player should sniff free agency or even get close to it. Thankfully, the Packers can use the fifth-year option on Clinton-Dix, which would keep him in Green Bay through 2018. The option will be modest, considering he was picked in the late first round, but that won't stop the price from eventually skyrocketing if he has another good season or two. 

With Adams, it's simpler. He will be an unrestricted free agent following this season and short of the franchise or transition tag, the only thing Green Bay can do to stop him from hitting the market, is signing him to a new contract.

Throughout his tenure in Green Bay, Thompson has always gotten these kinds of deals done. Recent examples include David Bakhtiari, Mike Daniels, Cobb, Bryan Bulaga and going further back, Nelson, Clay Matthews and Morgan Burnett.

Thompson will pay good money to keep his own guys and since the Packers still have $17 million left in cap space, now seems as good a time as any to get out the checkbook and play let's make a deal.

 

 

 

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Chris is a sports journalist from Montana and has been blogging about the Packers since 2011. Chris has been a staff writer for CheeseheadTV since 2017 and looks forward to the day when Aaron Rodgers wins his second Super Bowl. Follow him @thepackersguru

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 06:52 am

Nelsons first extension was 3 years for $13.35 million which he received early in the 2011 season. It was probably the smartest and best contract for the Packers Thompson has ever been part of. Most players (Or so it seems) would try and hold out for more money and want to "Renegotiate" after a season like Nelson had in 2011, not caring they JUST signed an extension the year before. But Nelson showed everybody what kind of man he was and honored it, even though Nelson himself and everybody else knew he was grossly underpaid those 3 years.

As much as I'd like to see Adams do it a 2nd season, I'd think a extension before 2017 might be a good idea. The Packers still need another guy like Nelson, a big fast WR to start to groom once Jordy is done, but Adams is just going to get better and become more important in the offense as Jordy gets older. Lock him up for another 3 or 4 years before he goes off this year and drives the price up further.

The Packers still have time before HHCD NEEDS to be done. As long as HHCD understands the Packers are going to sit down with him soon, Adams and Lindsey should be the priorities.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 08:14 am

I agree and they can use fifth-year option on HHCD, but I wouldn't wait. I would get something done with him and Adams. Linsley would be my next priority. But those two guys to me are impact players. Ha Ha, to me is one of the best 3-4 players on the defense, while Adams is I think one of our five mot important on offense. But yea those are the three guys from the 2014 draft they need to bring back and looking back, that was a pretty good draft for the Packers. Richard Rodgers also came from that class. So three starters and part-time starter/rotation player, is a darn good draft.

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 07:18 am

Like Chris I liked the idea of signing Zack Brown last season for the Packers. Buffalo got him cheap in 2016 and he ended up making the Pro Bowl. ( $1.25 Million with $450,000.00 signing bonus included)

It surprises me the lack of interest for the guy making me think he wants too much money. But the guy can cover, play the run, and is fast as hell ( 4.44 40 at the Combine). He has 14 sacks, 7 Ints, 17 pass defensed, and 4 FF in 5 seasons. The Packers have sorely lacked an ILB who creates turnovers for YEARS, Brown creates TO's.
I like Jake and Blake but if the price was right Brown would only improve and add depth to the defense. I'm RIGHT THERE with you Chris!

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 08:11 am

Yeah I think Brown would really help. He's the kind of inside linebacker this team needs. Fast, athletic, hit and run type of guy that can cover. I'm not that night on Ryan or Martinez. I think they are both solid players, but they are similar to me. Hopefully, Martinez takes a big step in year 2.

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ben's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:05 am

"similar to me". nice

Now just remember everybody, Chris here, along with the packers middle linebackers, always have the right away.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:35 am

What do you mean by "right away"? You mean "right of way"?

There's nothing wrong with his syntax, but yours sucks.

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MITM's picture

March 26, 2017 at 01:40 pm

Chris, what about Gerald Hodges.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 02:06 pm

I like Hodges. I would be happy with him and he would be cheaper than Brown. I just think a veteran could really help out there and he is a young like Zach Brown. Brown is a fantasy that will not come true. I wish it would, but won't. Hodges though, you never know. As we get closer to the draft teams forget about vets and then check back once draft is over to fill any remaining needs.

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MITM's picture

March 26, 2017 at 02:21 pm

As you said, Hodges would be cheaper than Brown. And yes he is younger than Brown so I think he has that breakout season on the way, similar to how Browns coming out party was last year. Hodges played well on a 49ers defense that had basically no talent whatsoever, which is encouraging. I am hoping that Hodges breakout season will be in Green and Gold. I believe he was a converted safety at Penn State so the athleticism is there. Most of all he has an attitude on the field that we desperately need more of on defense.

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ben's picture

March 26, 2017 at 08:53 am

As a viking fan i agree. Lock up dix and adams long-term. Like AJ hawk, any dog can find a bone. Dix's best year is behind him. And the only thing special about Adams is the guy throwing him the ball.

And as a viking fan, the packers should stay away from zac brown. I'm with TT on this one, makes way too much sense and simply just isnt 1 of teds guys so. He's too fast for the pack anyway. U cant have ur mlb as ur fastest player on defense. Everybody else on the packers defense would look as pedestrian as they are.

Ha! He seriously would be the packers fastest player on defense. How freaking lame

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Savage57's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:05 am

As a Vikings fan, anything you post is void of logic and credibility.

Stick to celebrating a Division championship every 10 years.

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ben's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:16 am

About to be 2 of the last 3

And I've only been a viking fan for 3. Funny how that worked out. Its almost like i saw it coming.

And somehow u still don't?

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marpag1's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:40 am

LOL. Nothing says "Battle Cry of the Loser" quite so much as bragging about the future.

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OrganLeroy's picture

March 26, 2017 at 11:38 am

Hey everybody, can't you see that Ben is just goading everyone so he can troll like a 10 yr. old. IGNORE HIM! DON"T RESPOND!

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marpag1's picture

March 26, 2017 at 12:22 pm

LOL. Uh, pretty sure everyone does know perfectly well what he's doing.

I don't have a problem with Benny. He shows up every now and then, admits he's a Queens fan, humiliates himself for a few days and then goes away.

What's not to like?

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 12:14 pm

Kinda like what happens for the Vikes in the fall...

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 02:35 pm

As they used to say on That 70's Show "Ohhh Burn". Hey wait, the 70's was the last time the Vikings played in a SB..AND still LOST!!!

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:32 am

I'm just trying to figure out WHY he still has a photo of Jordy Nelson and I think Johnny Jolly if he's a Vikings fan. But then again "ben" has also said in the last 24 hours...

1) Bridgewater is a Franchise QB
2) The Vikings will have the best Defense in the NFL since the 2000 Ravens.
3) The Vikings WOULD have beat the Panthers and Broncos in the SB 2 years ago. I guess he's forgot they haven't won a playoff game since "Favre" and the kicker missed a 27 yard FG by at least 10 yards they needed to make to even play Carolina.
4) Jeff Janis is the 2nd most offensive gifted Packer outside of Rodgers.
5) Janis has the highest production to opportunity ratio on the Packers.

Keep em coming ben...Sundays are a little boring sometimes without Football.

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croatpackfan's picture

March 27, 2017 at 04:25 am

I have to admitt that 2014 NFCCG game loss was heartbreaker and 2016 NFCCG was somewhat humiliating, but that loss in 2015 wild card game at home I do not know how Vikings fans called? To lose 10 to 9 with missed 27 yards FG at the end of the game. That was, how to say - hilarious? I'm sure all Vikings fans are ver proud on that game...

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Spock's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:34 am

Ben "And as a viking fan, the packers should stay away from..." Who gives a crap what YOU think. Heck, you can't even capitalize Vikings! As a Viking fan YOU should stay away from here. Go back under your purple bridge, troll.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:37 am

That Zac Brown, man, he sure can sing but he can't play ILB. Thanks for the tip.

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lou's picture

March 26, 2017 at 08:14 pm

Lets make it real simple Ben, would you rather support "Titletown USA" or "Loserville USA", that is what the Twin Cities Newspaper, the Pioneer Press named their Vikings, time to get real;

By Dane Mizutani | [email protected] | Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED: February 3, 2017 at 3:51 pm | UPDATED: February 5, 2017 at 3:51 pm

Welcome to Loserville, USA.

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots prep for the Super Bowl, the Vikings already have hit the links.

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stockholder's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:08 am

So your ready to spend TTs cap money. NOT ME! I agree with TTs approach, but I don't agree with the players he drafted in 2014. 2014 was considered a Banner year for teams. HA HA was what TT should have gotten as soon as Collins went down. Thats fine if you want to sign him. Linsey was a steal. He must be signed now! We all remember the problems this team had when Wells left, and the revolving door started. And now you want to lock up Adams. What has he proved? He was Babied. A-Rod was more persistent with him, than any WR in Green Bay History! How is he going to be the packers #1 for the money you want to spend? Not Happening! Look at the draft of WRs coming out every year ,and their a dime a dozen. Look at TTs comments about WRs in his intelligent years. More mistakes have been made with WRs , than any other position in draft history. Look at the past WRs and see how Adams compares to their productive years. (Time Frame). We may have seen Adams best productive year last year. Not to mention how the WRs get so banged up. The new TE scheme ; is going to take away from the Wrs. . Is Adams a home run hitter? (No!) I shake my head at your comment that the 2014 draft was a success. And now TT finally starts to use FA to get better than what he drafted. We deserved better since 2010 and still do!

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ben's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:44 am

Wow some objectivity. Stockholder 4 GM.

Linsley can be a cornerstone.

Adams is the next greg jennings. & wrs r $.10/12

Sorry homers, dix probably will never make the pro-bowl again.

If davon house comes in ready for work, i'd get outside the box and get a team friendly deal in extending a potental shutdown corner.

I deserved better, thats why i became a viking fan. There's no honor in blind loyalty. Just stupidity.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:40 am

There's no honor (only stupidity) in internet trolling, either, but it's not stopping you from spouting at us from a false pedestal.

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marpag1's picture

March 26, 2017 at 12:09 pm

Trolls post nonsense on internet message boards because some people enjoy the smell of their own farts.

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:42 am

Lindsey WILL be a cornerstone

Adams isn't going to the Vikings so I don't see $10 to $12 million. BTW...Hows Patterson and Treadwell working out for you? I believe marpag1 asked you yesterday but I didn't see a response.

HHCD made the Pro Bowl last season. Something you said he'd NEVER do.

You're right Ben, you deserve to be a Vikings fan. Bradford is going to lead you to the promised land, especially behind that O-Line! I'd say see you in the Playoffs but it's not 2025 so it won't be for awhile yet.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:45 am

IF you get a couple starters out of any draft, that is considered a success, especially when one is a Pro Bowler and two others have had Pro-Bowl caliber seasons. Adams can make big plays down the field, he had 17 plays of more than 20 yards last season, only Nelson had more with 19. Adams is a big, physical receiver. He is perfect for the west coast offense. He can get open all day on those slant patterns and he is good after the catch. I think tight ends will see more passes this year, but I don't think it will affect receivers that much. I still think we will see a lot of 3WR/1TE sets. Adams, Nelson, Cobb and Bennett or Kendricks. Obviously, there will be more two tight end sets and that should help the run game and the pass game.

I don't see how you can say 2014 was a bad class. You want them to re-sign two of the players from it. But trust me, if you tell any NFL team it will get three solid starters from a draft class, it will take it and run to the bank.

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stockholder's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:39 am

Adams has made most of his catches 10 yards out. It's after the CATCH he has done his damage this year. While he has improved with his down the sidelines catches. He's still not a threat and will drop anything long. But this offense is going to get REFINED more. Let's not give Adams his money until he can show he's a deep threat WR. LAST SEASON! LAST SEASON! Can't judge players of today on their Last season. What about the other Seasons? Adams nickname was Drop Vante ! Thats why TT can wait. Adams should contain a bonus on how many can he catch without dropping. 2014= Thornton?#3 Considered a Major Reach, Bradford #4 Reach Abedaris? Value #5 Goodson? Reach #6 and were about to add RRodgers #3 Reach, Janis #7 Gamble. Linsay Need and Value. Adams? Wouldn't he really have been a bust if it wasn't for A-Rod. ADAMS owes A-Rod!

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:52 am

Pertaining to Adams I know you're not a fan of his but I think you should give him another year before "Busting" him out. He actually did VERY WELL with deep balls last season. He actually had 17 catches of 20 plus yards in 2016 and was on the receiving end of several of Rodgers "Deep Balls". If anything Rodgers missed Adams and Nelson deep more last season than any I remember.

If you look at just about any WR the Packers have drafted it takes 3 years before they really know the position. They train all the receivers to be able to work from any of the receiver spots. Adams was what, 20, 21 when he was drafted. He more than made up for 2015 in 2016 and I think he showed up big time since he wasn't playing through an ankle injury from early in the year.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:59 am

There's no point in talking to him about Adams. At one point last season he'd proclaimed that he was wrong and that he's on board with Adams, but has since backtracked. I get dizzy sometimes...

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

Don't get dizzy...We need you at 100% with your comments here!

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stockholder's picture

March 26, 2017 at 01:19 pm

Sorry ,you got me confused with someone else. I only suggested/agreed he MAY HAVE TURNED THE CORNER. But that it took 3 years. What other WR in the history of the green Bay packers, got 3 years after dropping so many Balls? Zero! The key here ,or to the 3 years, were the drops. While others got three years, they were not 2nd round picks. And no one gave them a nickname. So I'm like a prosecuting atty. , that wants to see proof, before I let him off. I do not play fantasy football. Nor did I think it was fair others had to wait their turn. Just To make TT look like he's never wrong.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 01:57 pm

Actually....2 years after dropping all those passes. Most of which came in his second year, so technically it's really only one year.

I stand down...I MAY HAVE misrepresented you. ;)

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 02:57 pm

I'm no huge TT supporter by any means but Adams was thrust into a role in 2015 before he was really ready. Maybe he wasn't mature enough or just flat wasn't good enough yet but he made strides last season. Nelson had 4 years but the Packers didn't NEED him to step up right away. They had Jennings, Jones, Driver, and even Finley.

Remember James Jones early? Christ remember James Jones in the Playoffs in 2010? He dropped sure TD's in Philly and the SB, it happens. But Jones went on to become pretty sure handed, not bad at least.

Last season Adams had a catch rate of 62%. Greg Jennings for example only had a better rate 2 times in his 7 years in GB.

Sorry if you felt I was attacking you, not at all. In the previous comment you listed players I've listed many times. Contrary to some beliefs, Ted doesn't poop gold with every move or decision he makes.

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stockholder's picture

March 26, 2017 at 05:45 pm

Attacking , Not from you. Thanks. I remember J.Jones fumbling in clutch situations more. They cured him of that pretty good. But he got the message real quick when he did drop some. They chopped his playing time. Not with Adams. But your argument is fair. The TEs sucked. Nelson was down and Monty went down. My argument. = More people wrote that they thought Adam's career was in trouble. They were tired of it. How do you pay this guy #1 money for improvement. Which he should have shown us all the time. (Especially the speed in and out of his cuts. I'm allowing the hurting) And out of all the WRs; he could not do returns or be trusted. Adams has received good coaching. But are we paying him for production, or being the Wr he was intended to be. I hope it's both. This is one player I'd let TT test the market with. Then pay him if it's just not the coaching.

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March 26, 2017 at 09:26 am

I'd sign Linsley first, then Adams. Linsley's position became critical with Tretter's departure, and Adams--though worthy of an extension--is part of a deep unit.

If reasonable, extend both. But Linsley should come first.

Use the 5th year option to lock up Ha Ha after this season, but then go right to work on his extension.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:44 am

I agree: Linsley has the lower $$ ceiling and will likely have the lowest demand on the open market based on what C brought this off-season. He should be the easiest to agree to terms with (if they feel he's their C of the next 4-5 years).

I don't see HHCD agreeing to an extension immediately unless the Packers overpay...so you're right: the option will be the way to go. With a Pro-bowl selection under his belt and at his age, I think any agent would be pushing him to test the waters.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:49 am

I don't see WR as that deep. What if Cobb has another poor season and gets cut, cause the Packers aren't paying $12 million for another 600 yard season. Nelson is aging, Allison is unproven and after that, there is no one that has shown they can make plays consistently. If you let Adams go, suddenly a strong position gets a lot weaker.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:40 am

This is why, with the depth in this draft class at OLB and CB, it would not shock me if -- for some reason -- one of the top WR were to slide to #29 TT were to call his name.

In Edit: Curtis Samuel from OSU is the kind of guy TT likes, but is he worth a 2nd (where he's projected to go)? He's not worth a 1st...

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:55 am

How about Zay Jones? The kid is fast and on the bigger side (6'2" 201 Lbs.) and he ran a 4.45 40 at the combine. He had 499 catches for over 4000 yards for his career at East Carolina.

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OrganLeroy's picture

March 26, 2017 at 11:46 am

Honestly, I don't see Ted ever drafting a WR in the 1st round regardless of how good the class is or even if the top guy fell to #29, after 12 years it's always been 2nd round earliest. Now despite the needs on defense, I could easily see him do that in round 2 if a guy drops that his board has rated very high. But this year I still wouldn't bet on it.

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NickPerry's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:54 pm

If Jones is there in the 2nd he might be worth the pick. I need to read more about him. If the Packers were to draft a WR this year, I'd like to see one who's Bigger and faster than the norm. There's a number of players I'd be happy with in the 1st round. Just to name a few in no particular order..

1) Watt
2) Harris
3) Conley
4) Reddick
5) McKinley

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stockholder's picture

March 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

Watt is #1 from your list. Draft him @29 and TT will have to go secondary rd. 2. To many good CBs in the draft. But not better than Watt.- Rd.2. Let's try A. Jackson CB. Now lets take a player better than him. Try Willis DE. The edge for the defense is set. But no CB. - rd.3 Ucla Moreau? Trade Up possible. ( And we now understand the signing of House. ) So we now have a WR taken in rd.3. to late for Jones.

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March 26, 2017 at 01:01 pm

Dobber, I think Samuel would be a good new weapon for the offense, but he might be a reach in the 2nd, especially depending on who's still there. If defensive guys like Kevin King, JoJo Mathis, Carl Lawson, or Adoree Jackson are still on the board, I think you have to go with one of them. Samuel would be a great 3rd pick, but he'll probably be gone by then. Godwin could be a good option in the 2nd though.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 02:01 pm

I think Godwin's a real sleeper. Some question his hands, but he's looked great in big games. Some draftniks have been pushing Samuel up the charts given how he's run recently (FWIW), but he's arguably the perfect guy to replace an "outgoing" Randall Cobb. I've seen him going early in round 2 in some mocks.

I agree with you, though: those early picks really should be on the defensive side of the ball.

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Spock's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:53 am

Chris, you mentioned Allison is unproven. Has he even been resigned yet? I know he had that marijuana in the car issue last December. Anybody know his current status?

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:56 am

I thought he signed his deal, yes.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 01:55 pm

Yea he did. Who knows though a suspension of some kind could be possible. I don't know much about his case.

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Andrew Lloyd Peth's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:28 am

I'd sign Linsley first, then Adams. Linsley's position became critical with Tretter's departure, and Adams--though worthy of an extension--is part of a deep unit.

If reasonable, extend both. But Linsley should come first.

Use the 5th year option to lock up Ha Ha after this season, but then go right to work on his extension.

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UmpireMark's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:38 am

I'm not sure that I am 100% sold on locking up Adams to a long term, expensive contract. With Cobb and Nelson's contracts, another long term deal for three receivers bothers me.

I'm still remembering his sophomore slump and his inopportune drops still scares me.

I'm thinking a prove it year this year on the heels of last year, might be prudent. But that's just my opinion.

HHCD and Linsley should be extended, yes. But after preseason, I feel. Hit the 2017 season healthy, then lock those two down.

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Spock's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:49 am

Ha Ha should not be a "priority" because of the fifth year option, although I agree a long term deal would be nice early. Linsley, absolutely. One other guy people are forgetting is the "new" guard, Lane Taylor who will be an 2015 FA. Let's not be looking for another guard next season, okay? I think a long term extension for Lane now would be cheap and smart. I like Adams and think after his healthy year w/o the pressure of being the number one his sophomore season he's shown he will be good. I've said on other threads that I expect some future Packer FA's will be locked up with most of the remaining cap money. Time will tell.

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dobber's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:13 am

I would argue that their desire to lock up Taylor will be linked to whether they feel Taylor is any more than an average G. If yes, then go for it. If not, then what do you risk by letting him run to the end of his deal?

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Spock's picture

March 26, 2017 at 11:00 am

dobber, good point. I wasn't saying Taylor is a priority by any means, just that he seems to fit in fine with the o line. I'd argue that Burnett would be a higher priority. I believe he will also be a FA next year. But I take your point on being able to wait on Lane. He just seems like the type of (probably) inexpensive signing that TT would likely do.

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4zone's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:36 am

A lot of good points here. I'd like to see one more defensive FA signing this year. I could see an early contract extension and front load it so most comes off the books this year. That would make sense.

You could do both and still roll over 5-10 MIL for next year. And I think this would truly provide a great opportunity to grab talent at any position in the draft, not being forced to focus on so many holes to fill.

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 04:53 pm

I agree completely, one more defensive free agent would be a huge help. I was glad he got Francois that was needed. I'd love a CB, pass rusher or linebacker.

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4thand1's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:42 am

Zach Brown is sorely needed. Guy is a tackling machine. This bunch has been a poor tackling team for years. Maybe the rest would improve when they see how it's done. Ted is probably gonna sit on his hands now and save money for his own FAs. Brown would be a huge piece to make the D better.

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MarkinMadison's picture

March 26, 2017 at 10:43 am

A little soon for this topic I think. There could still be cap casualties after the draft. TT also tends to roll over about $9m in recent years which, after about $5m for rookies is not far from where the Packers sit right now. I think you have to look at this in early June to really see where the Packers are at before you start prioritizing extensions.

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Matt Gonzales's picture

March 26, 2017 at 11:48 am

When do the Packers have to decide if they are picking up HHCD's option? I thought it was this year in May. It's tough, but the fifth year option at least prevents him and Burnett from entering final years in their deal simultaneously. But, absent a deal, if they pick up his option almost all of the secondary is going into a contract year in 2018.

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MarkinMadison's picture

March 26, 2017 at 06:13 pm

I think it is May 2nd but I'm open to being corrected.

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Matt Gonzales's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:06 pm

Sounds right enough. So I guess that's one decision that can't wait till June. :)

Honestly though, I mostly agree. We really don't know what any position will look like (definitively) come camp or PS. But the HHCD and Adams situations are ones where TT is guaranteed to receive scathing criticism no matter what he does.

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California Packer's picture

March 26, 2017 at 12:41 pm

Re-sign Adams? Only person that wants it is his agent and mom. This guy can't catch a ball if you Super-Glued it to his helmet. He is marginal at best, and that is with the best QB in the NFL throwing at him. Just imagine what he would be like anyplace else. His only option is the take-out window at Burger King; and I don;t mean with the head set because he couldn't even handle that..

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ChrisPeterson's picture

March 26, 2017 at 01:57 pm

Marginal guys don't come three yards short of 1,000 yards. Adams did have issues with drops but he made a lot of great catches. The Packers don't make the playoffs last season without him. Why let a good, young player leave. He could be a core guy.

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Matt Gonzales's picture

March 26, 2017 at 09:16 pm

Jordy was also a late bloomer. Who is going to be honest enough to say they felt Jordy was overpaid when he barely had 1,000 regular season yards heading into his contract year?

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

March 27, 2017 at 03:30 am

I am not against extending Dix, but it would have to be a very team-friendly looking deal for me to advocate for it.

Dix is going to play for $1.56M in 2017. The fifth year option figures to be about $6M to $6.5M for 2018. The fifth year option is not guaranteed for cap or skill, just injury, and only a career-ending injury essentially to boot.

So, we can get two full seasons worth of play from Dix for $8M. I am just saying that the terms would have to look awfully good to me before I would say it is a good idea to send Dix a signing bonus of $10M, $12M, or $15M. Two seasons in the NFL is a very long time.

I think I'd prefer giving extensions to Linsley and Adams first.

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