Rockmolder
15 years ago

Packers plan to put franchise tag on DT Ryan Pickett. working on long-term deal but will franchise by Thurs if can't reach extension



http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/9548371603 
Rockmolder
15 years ago
I love that we're this serious about getting him back. He was a great part of our defense. Maybe the most important part.

With Raji sitting behind Pickett, though, you'd have to think that we'd at least make a phone call to, for instance, the Bills, who are switching to a 3-4. They have no one at NT at might be willing to pay up some draft picks for Pickett.

Don't think it'll happen, but I wouldn't mind it. Even if it leaves us with little depth.
RajiRoar
15 years ago


With Raji sitting behind Pickett, though, you'd have to think that we'd at least make a phone call to, for instance, the Bills, who are switching to a 3-4. They have no one at NT at might be willing to pay up some draft picks for Pickett.

Don't think it'll happen, but I wouldn't mind it. Even if it leaves us with little depth.

"Rockmolder" wrote:



I'tl happen, Ted wont spread the word but im sure he'l look for an attractive trade and see what he can get.

if not, we just hold him another yar.

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BDota
15 years ago
I wouldn't be too suprised if they trade him. He's getting up there in age, and they might not want to commit so much money to the NT position when they have Raji.

That said, I hope he stays. I've always loved him.
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all_about_da_packers
15 years ago
Franchising Pickett should be a no-brainer.

People are REALLY overvaluing Raji. Dude may be a top-10 pick, but he was nothing more than average in his time at NT while Pickett was injured; Raji still has a ways to go to bring his play to the level of Pickett the past year.

Remember, the Packers do work to limit Pickett's snaps. He may be 32, but he has not at all shown signs of slowing down with age. I'll concede that age can creep up on a DL remarkably fast, but considering Pickett hasn't shown any sign of that, and that he plays an immensely valuable position in the 3-4 (and played it very well at that last year), you don't even think about trading the guy.

Remember: a top 5 pick means you end up having to pay a rookie player more than 7 million; would you spend a boatload of money on an unknown rookie or spend some money (be it 7 million or higher) on someone who produces well at a critical position.
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Rockmolder
15 years ago

Franchising Pickett should be a no-brainer.

People are REALLY overvaluing Raji. Dude may be a top-10 pick, but he was nothing more than average in his time at NT while Pickett was injured; Raji still has a ways to go to bring his play to the level of Pickett the past year.

Remember, the Packers do work to limit Pickett's snaps. He may be 32, but he has not at all shown signs of slowing down with age. I'll concede that age can creep up on a DL remarkably fast, but considering Pickett hasn't shown any sign of that, and that he plays an immensely valuable position in the 3-4 (and played it very well at that last year), you don't even think about trading the guy.

Remember: a top 5 pick means you end up having to pay a rookie player more than 7 million; would you spend a boatload of money on an unknown rookie or spend some money (be it 7 million or higher) on someone who produces well at a critical position.

"all_about_da_packers" wrote:



You'd expect your 9th overall pick to blossom in his 2nd year, if not in his first.

Raji has a year under his belt. He has all the physical tools and instincts to play the NT in the 3-4. He's just not the smartest kid there is. He needs some time to learn the scheme. And I believe that he'll fully grasp it and play well in the 2010 season.

Nothing more than a gut feeling right now, of course.

Like you said, DTs can hit the wall very hard. He's a 32 year old who's played in every single game since joining the league. Like I said, I wouldn't mind keeping him, he's a great player and the unsung hero of this defense. Having him and Raji rotate is one hell of a luxury. But still, the chance that he'll be the next Pat Williams is very small. Odds are, we'll get another 2 years out of him. If we can net an early 2nd for him in a draft as deep as this one, I'm all for it.
all_about_da_packers
15 years ago


Nothing more than a gut feeling right now, of course.

Like you said, DTs can hit the wall very hard. He's a 32 year old who's played in every single game since joining the league. Like I said, I wouldn't mind keeping him, he's a great player and the unsung hero of this defense. Having him and Raji rotate is one hell of a luxury. But still, the chance that he'll be the next Pat Williams is very small. Odds are, we'll get another 2 years out of him. If we can net an early 2nd for him in a draft as deep as this one, I'm all for it.

"Rockmolder" wrote:



You make great points Rock, and if Ted and Mike are sure that Raji is ready to be the full-time starter then you go ahead and explore trading Pickett for sure. I wonder if a second is fair value though - that'd be my concern. Pickett led all linemen on the Packers in term of tackles per snap last year, the third time he has done so in his four years here.

Also, Pickett is a guy you'd want in your locker room. Quiet, family oriented, you know he isn't going to get in trouble. Raji doesn't seem like he'd be a problem in the locker room, so maybe that works in favour of trading Pickett.

An aside, I was wrong above in stating Pickett is 32. He turned 30 the past season.... but your point about getting at most a couple of more years out of him may still be quite valid.
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RainX
15 years ago
Makes complete sense. He was probably are one potential UFA (after Kampman got hurt) who was worth using a tag on. Glad to see the Packers want to keep him around.
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Pack93z
15 years ago
Makes sense.. yet it is going to set a certain expectation in his salary.. in other words.. it is going to cost us a premium.
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Pack93z
15 years ago
In addition.. if this proves to be true.. that in all probability ends Kampman's stay in Green Bay.. I think if Kampy hits the open market.. someone makes him a deal that the Packers will see as overvalued for a player that struggled to make the transition and by all appearances wasn't overly thrilled about making it either.

Yes.. they could still transition him.. but again.. I see an offer coming that the Packers decline.. but maybe in a soft year in FA...
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