Bashaud Breeland signing with the Kansas City Chiefs

The Packers never seemed to make much of a push to bring back the veteran corner.    

The Packers never seemed to make much of a push to bring back the veteran corner.

Breeland signed a one-year deal with the Packers and had a solid season, finishing with 20 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defended and one fumble recovery. Before joining the Packers, Breeland, a fourth-round pick in 2014, spent the first four seasons of his career with the Washington Redskins.

 

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Skip greenBayless's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:17 am

Well if this doesn't put all eyes on Kevin King to stay healthy this season nothing will. Good luck to Chris Gizzi. He has his work cut out for him.

Dash

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:58 am

Right
fingers crossed we have a healthy year with new training to help!

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Qoojo's picture

March 18, 2019 at 05:49 pm

It's King's last year in GB if he doesn't stay healthy. Heck, I would be tempted to cut him if he has health issues in training camp.

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Rak43's picture

March 19, 2019 at 04:23 am

Ok so you have two CB's both veterans while one is in their prime at 26 and the other is past his prime at 36. One costs a few million and with incentives maybe 5 mil tops, while the other is making 6.375 million. Both can play inside or outside and both can play safety and return kicks and punts. So why in the hell would anyone keep the 10 year older more expensive past his prime CB and let the younger one who's entering his prime walk? This move seems absolutely stupid to me as it makes no sense. You get a younger stronger in his prime quality CB who can do all the same things better at this point in their careers for a couple million less than the aging vet you keep. Can anyone explain how this makes sense from a football/on field, or financial, or long term perspective?

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Lphill's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:18 am

should have released Williams and try to sign Breeland. Cant count on King then if someone else goes down the Packers secondary will be a mess.

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PackerAaron's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:19 am

Don't sleep on Tony Brown.

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Gianich's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:38 am

Won't sleep on Brown but certainly won't count on him either. He's a walking character issue that seen his awesome talent go undrafted because being a moron always rose to the top.

Hoping he grew up in the last few months..

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:59 am

He’ll lose his job if he doesn’t grow up fast

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Coldworld's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:42 pm

Is having a reputation for stiff hips a character issue?

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Tundraboy's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:37 pm

Friend of mine met Tony Brown at an army base in Cuba. He was there with a couple of other athletes doing something charitable, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. As far as Breeland, I was disappointed but they must have a plan in mind, I'm sure. There will be a lot more changes before camp.

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Irish_Cheesehead's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:31 pm

Williams was more reliable than Breeland last season. Breeland has more upside at this point in his career for sure, but he has to be able to stay on the field.

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dobber's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:07 pm

Who's to say that Breeland really even wanted to come back to GB?

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Hawg Hanner's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:19 pm

Liked Breeland but he was going to be a one year prove it and then gone on a high dollar deal. We certainly have talent at CB right now and there will be another chance to add in the draft. You can't have every player you'd like to have. We'll be okay

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cuervo's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:37 pm

Breeland wasn't that good last year folks. No big deal we didn't sign him.

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GBPDAN1's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:23 am

Bummer

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ILPackerBacker's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:23 am

Have not seen the $$$ but I was a fan and wish he had been brought back. My inclination is it would have been better to cut tramon and keep him.

High hopes for Tony Brown too.

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Doug Niemczynski's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:33 pm

Just like Jared Cook....

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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RCPackerFan's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:28 am

Wow, 1 year worth up to a max of $5 million. Its an incentive-laden deal.

Wow.

I'm honestly shocked the Packers didn't sign him to this. Unless he didn't want to be back of course.

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Skip greenBayless's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:45 am

Agree RC. 5 million in incentives was worth it. He is a bona fide legit corner who can make plays and is in his prime. So now we shift to crossing fingers on Kevin King's health and prayers that Tony Brown improves. We had total security and stability with Breeland. Why didn't they call up Rodgers and ask for a donation? Breeland is clearly worth every penny. I can't believe he signed for this cheap. This could bite Green Bay in the ass. In fact with Kevin King (of Pain) I know it will.

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Rak43's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:57 pm

Packers look like they're content to stand pat til the draft. I don't expect them to bring back any of their FA's since they let Breeland walk on such a low deal. Maybe Wilkerson if they don't draft a D-lineman. I don't know how many holes Gute thinks he can plug in the draft but it will be a lot if they don't sign anymore FA's. They need an ILB, S, OL, RB, TE, and another CB, That's six needs to fill with 10 draft picks and I don't think the team can count on 6 rookies making significant contributions.

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Guam's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm

Like you, very surprised at the price tag and length of contract. This was a deal the packers could have done. I think that means Pettine believes Jackson is a corner, not a safety. Otherwise we are thin at CB.

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Rak43's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:25 pm

I don't have high hopes for Jackson at CB, I think Brown will be the better player at CB. I'm disappointed at letting Breeland walk considering King's injury and all the unknowns behind him and Jaire. If King and or Jaire miss any lengthened time the CB group won't look strong at all. I shudder to think of having to roll with Jackson and Brown for a 4-6 game stretch.

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marpag1's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:26 pm

And if Josh Jackson is a corner, then we are thin at safety.

Wait... actually, we're thin at safety one way or the other.

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dobber's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:30 pm

I think it means that they're going to give Jackson every opportunity to prove that he can't play CB.

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OskarFromMKE's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:40 am

Tony Brown SZN!

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JohnnyLogan's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:47 am

Very puzzling. Rather him than having to count on King or another rookie. He's a legitimately good NFL corner. Would love to know the reason.

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Coldworld's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:43 pm

I’m guessing it could be “chance to be the number 1 cornerback.”

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GLM's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:52 am

That would seem to put CB in play for a high pick....unless there's another veteran out there who can be signed, who can make a difference.

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm

Amos is gonna have to cover a little more of the field now

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NJMagic's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:02 pm

It's clear BG felt he was just too slow to play the position (although why he then drafter JJ is a mystery to me!). He was a good corner but not a great corner; he would have had to be protected over the top on most plays.

Will reserve judgement until the entire off season plan is done...

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:07 pm

Darqueze Dennard is a solid corner available and could be signed cheap i believe for depth

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dobber's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:11 pm

Last I heard, Dennard is looking for a lot more money than Breeland....$10M aav.

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 04:36 pm

Really
He won’t get it. He would be solid at 3-5mil

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HankScorpio's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:15 pm

I don't think this moves the needle much. He is a solid player but nothing all that special, at least for his brief time in GB. There is no such thing as too many CBs. So whether he is around or not, they should take any opportunity to add help when it makes sense (ie the price is right). The 2019 pass defense was never going to hinge on him.

I wish him well in KC! With some better health, I hope he plays good enough to cash in next year. But nothing I saw in GB leads to me believe that will happen.

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PackerAaron's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Agree with all of this, Hank.

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marpag1's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:32 pm

Agree. Breeland is OK-ish, but I think people are overvaluing him simply because the Packers need depth at the position. But was Breeland really the best available corner still on the market? Was he so much cheaper than comparable options? Highly unlikely...

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Samson's picture

March 18, 2019 at 03:35 pm

"The 2019 pass defense was never going to hinge on him."

About as correct as one can get regarding Breeland. -- An OK CB who would have had minimal affect on the overall "D". -- In fact, another Alexander may pop up for the Pack in the upcoming draft. -- Gute has a plan.

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CAG123's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:19 pm

Man I’m tired of depending of on young 1-2 years in to make an impact every year it doesn’t hurt to have some solid veteran depth in the secondary. So what draft another corner? Depend on King to stay healthy? Hope Alexander continues to develop?

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 12:26 pm

That’s why i mentioned Dennard

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albert999's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:11 pm

The Packers now have seven cornerbacks under contract for 2019: Jaire Alexander, Tramon Williams, Kevin King, Josh Jackson, Tony Brown, Will Redmond and Natrell Jamerson.

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carlos's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:20 pm

He’s gone. What’s done is done. Time to move on. Must not have overwhelmed too many people in Green Bay. We’ll never know.

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Lare's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:48 pm

Agree, if the Packers felt he was essential to the success of the defense they would have signed him.

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carlos's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:55 pm

Like you’re picture Lare

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Ustabeayooper's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:34 pm

Breeland was looking for a long term deal. The only way he gets it is to go to a team that will give him the ability to start to get a longer term deal with significant signing money. Kc can do this , GB can't. It was not in his best interest to sign with GB. This is the reality of free agency.

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sonomaca's picture

March 18, 2019 at 01:42 pm

If Brown decides he’d rather play football and make millions rather than fight and give attitude, then I’m sure Pettine can scheme things just right for him.

My guess is that they liked Brown enough to let Breeland walk.

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dfarmer's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:02 pm

Hope this is part of a "plan". But then I was a TT backer up until 3 years ago...

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Cubbygold's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:16 pm

Gute, go get Tre Boston. Injuries always seem to hit the area with the least depth, and right now GB is one Amos injury away from a season changing issue in the secondary. Lots of young talent from the last few drafts, but we have no idea if King will stay on the field or if these other guys will develop.

Can't spend all this money on the front 7, only to watch the whole thing collapse with a depleted secondary. Need Tre and at least one prospect in the draft.

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Coldworld's picture

March 18, 2019 at 03:10 pm

I think they will bring in veteran depth. I don’t think in the near future though.

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Doug Niemczynski's picture

March 18, 2019 at 02:31 pm

I had a feeling this would happen.

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Doug Niemczynski's picture

March 18, 2019 at 03:18 pm

Let's draft some offense. ..jagging around with this defense every year... my lordy. .Maybe we can get rhe offense straighted back out rhen focus back on defense next year. geez..this sucks!!

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CoachJV's picture

March 18, 2019 at 04:40 pm

This one just pisses me off... Front Office dropped the ball on this one.

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Doug Niemczynski's picture

March 19, 2019 at 03:56 am

ha ha

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4thand1's picture

March 18, 2019 at 06:19 pm

The Packers may get greedy with the 1st pick.

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CoachJV's picture

March 18, 2019 at 09:01 pm

Hehehe... I saw what you did there

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Dragon5's picture

March 18, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Breeland another injury-prone 7 life path...for those disappointed he didn't re-sign with us, smile...we're better off without him :)

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