Joe Thomas available!· Page 2

Pack93z
Select Member

11 years ago

I don't believe Ted Thompson has every signed, traded for, or anything a Wisconsin Badger.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Yes he is a hater... but Scott Tolzien is on the roster currently.. practice squad.

The only concern here would be.. salary cap constraints with a blue chip left tackle like this at this time in his spot in his career. What impact would that have on resigning players like James Jones, Finley, Raji.. etc.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

wpr
Preferred Member

11 years ago

#12

I don't believe Ted Thompson has every signed, traded for, or anything a Wisconsin Badger.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I was wondering that too.

Like others have said, salary cap crunch issues ahead as well.

Since69
Registered

11 years ago

#13

The only concern here would be.. salary cap constraints with a blue chip left tackle like this at this time in his spot in his career. What impact would that have on resigning players like James Jones, Finley, Raji.. etc.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

Left Tackle is the second most important position on the team. If talent is available I say go out and get it and worry about the money later. I'd rather pay Joe Thomas than some rookie running back...

dhazer
Veteran Member

11 years ago

#14

I brought this up in another thread and said give our 1st seeing it would be late 20's, but i don't see Ted Thompson doing this after all h drafted the guys on the line or found them on the waiver wire and thats how he likes it.

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

11 years ago

#15

Cap issues can almost always be worked out. My best solution would be skip trying to re-sign Raji, but I know some have a higher opinion of Raji than I do. The most probable way would include a re-structuring with Aaron Rodgers.

Right now this is all smoke generated by fans, but hopefully Ted Thompson gives this a good try even if it cost more than just a first round pick. I'm not holding my breath, though.

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yooperfan
Veteran Member

11 years ago

#16

The only way Ted Thompson will be involved in a Joe Thomas deal is if Joe falls out of the sky into Ted's lap with a bow around his neck that says, I play for minimum wage.
It ain't happening!

steveishere
Veteran Member

11 years ago

#17

Left Tackle is the second most important position on the team. If talent is available I say go out and get it and worry about the money later. I'd rather pay Joe Thomas than some rookie running back...

Originally Posted by: Since69

Not really. I could agree that offensive line is 2nd most important position group but LT is just 1 spot of that group. A RT that's constantly getting blown up is going to cause just as much disruption as your LT sucking. LT as a position is very overrated. I would rather spread money out along the offensive line as a whole for average/above average players than dish out a ton to 1 elite player. Joe Thomas makes close to Clay Matthews like money but he sure as hell doesn't impact games like Clay does.

Having a top LT would be sweet but I wouldn't want to use too many resources on one.

hardrocker950
Member

11 years ago

#18

Originally Posted by: steveishere

Ya I don't see this likely either. Unless we end up in dire need of a LT and nobody else is fit for the job, you can bet that Ted wouldn't make it happen. Even if the occasion would arise - he would probably look in the bargain basement for a replacement. Personally I just don't think what he brings to the table is enough to sway our GM.

mi_keys
Senior Member

11 years ago

#19

The only way Ted Thompson will be involved in a Joe Thomas deal is if Joe falls out of the sky into Ted's lap with a bow around his neck that says, I play for minimum wage.
It ain't happening!

Originally Posted by: yooperfan

Former home town discount? [grin1]

Born and bred a cheesehead

wpr
Preferred Member

11 years ago

#20

Originally Posted by: dhazer

#32 my friend.

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