I'm not saying it's going to happen, I don't think it will. However, it would make sense for the Panthers. I believe the GM has final say on who is traded, not the HC, but I'm not sure how they operate.

Remember, Williams is 27 years old and a franchise tag is going to pay him LOTS of money, at a position you have a more than capable stable of running backs and at that age seems awfully risky. Doesn't seem to make much sense to me. With that said, he only has one full starting season under his belt, so maybe the "30" year mark won't apply as hard for him as others.

"Zero2Cool" wrote:

We'll have to agree to disagree about it making sense for the Panthers; while having a rookie QB, I think there is too much pressure on the HC to not try and be competitive now - which they have a shot (long one, at that) with their two-headed monster at RB.

Still, no one has ever seen Ted at the helm of a team this close to Superbowl caliber. For all we know, like Ron Wolf, he knows the team is close and is willing to sacrifice a bit of the future to take a proper crack at winning it all this year. Ted did say in his interview before the season that he wanted to win multiple Superbowls, not just one.

"all_about_da_packers" wrote:

I have been hearing that the Green Bay Packers are indeed exploring a trade for a RB but it is not with the Buffalo Bills. 
Posted 16 September 2010 - 02:00 PM

There was talk, if my sources are indeed correct, with Buffalo about Marhawn Lynch but it happened back in late August before the cutdown to 53 playrs. Nothing since. According to the word I received Buffalo asked for the moon back then, so why would they listen to the Packers now with the perception of need on the part of Green Bay?

For the record the RB being scouted by Green Bay is a good special teams returner and a top receiver out of the backfield. No team is going to listen to trade offers for their #2 RB ! You just do not do something like that unless you have a sensation rookie that has made huge strides and you want to move him into the #2 role.

Contrary to opinion by some on this board Pat Lee CB does have interest from a few teams.

I doubt Green Bay will trade Donald Lee TE because of the veteran factor used as the reason why they cut Havner and kept Lee

Darryn Colledge would represent a significant loss for Green Bay. Despite the "hate" from most on this board Darryn is still quite good. Durable and plays hard, sometimes tries to do too much but overall he is better than mediocre. I hardly believe Ted Thompson would trade a player of his caliber for a player like Marshawn Lynch

I do not think we see A J Hawk going anywhere. I think Ted Thompson would love to keep A J this year and if they cannot work out a restructured contract allow him to walk. The comp pick would most likely net the Packers a 4th round compensation pick which I hear is about all anyone would give Green Bay for A J Hawk.

"Patty" wrote:

I don't see any pressure on John Fox. He knows he's as good as gone and the Panthers know it too. He's just keeping the seat warm for Bill Cowher IMO.

"porky88" wrote: