Ted Thompson may have written the book on how to build a Super Bowl team through the draft, but he may want to read Belichick's book on how to maintain that team after you've won it.
The publicly-owned Packers pay their dividends out in victories, not cash. But the latest round of price increases place added incentive for the Packers to maintain a solid product on the field.
The Packers failed to address their needs last offseason, and in the end it spelled an early exit from the playoffs. For the Packers to continue among the elite, GM Ted Thompson has to find his mojo again.
C.D. picks what he thinks should be the core group of players that Ted Thompson will protect through 2016. Take the survey at the end of the article with your thoughts on who those players should be.
The Packers already have around $126 million in cash committed to 2011, and that doesn't count any rookies or free agents they will sign, including their own.
Fans like to cite the team's track record of success when it comes to finding offensive line talent later in the draft but that doesn't mean the Packers will ignore premium talent if its available on Day 1.
On today's show, Andy is joined by PFF's salary cap expert - Brad Spielberger to discuss the expectations for Jordan Love's new contract, Green Bay's new contracts from the offseason, and what to expect from Eric Stokes' fifth-year option. Don't miss it!
Aaron is back from Orlando and ready to chat with Packers fans worldwide about everything that transpired this week at the NFL's annual owners meeting.