A couple weeks ago, our own Adam Czech took a look at the Green Bay Packers players hitting free agency this offseason.  Of the 19 offensive and defensive players, 16 are unrestricted and 3 are restricted. What I’ve done below is made a list of the top ten unrestricted players Ted Thompson should consider re-signing
10. Ryan Pickett
9. Matt Flynn
8. B.J. Raji
7. James Jones
6. Mike Neal
5. Johnny Jolly
4. John Kuhn
3. Andrew Quarless
2. Sam Shields
1. Evan Dietrich-Smith

JerseyAl  wrote:

1. Sam Shields
2. Johnny Jolly
3. Evan Dietrich-Smith
4. Matt Flynn Or a suitable who will go through all TC.
5. Mike Neal
6. Andrew Quarless
7. James Jones
8. John Kuhn
9. James Starks
10. Ryan Pickett
11. B.J. Raji

Originally Posted by: wpr 

1. Sam Shields
2. Johnny Jolly
3. Evan Dietrich-Smith
4. Matt Flynn Or a suitable who will go through all TC.
5. Mike Neal
6. Andrew Quarless
7. James Jones
8. John Kuhn
9. James Starks
10. Ryan Pickett
11. B.J. Raji

Originally Posted by: wpr 

1. Sam Shields
- He is the best corner on the team and losing him would just deplete this defensive backfield more than it already is. He is worth the big contract because I don't think he has even hit his ceiling yet.
2. Evan Dietrich-Smith
- Played well this season and at this point, there is no viable back up. J.C. Tretter is unproven at this time and still needs time to grow at this level.
3. Andrew Quarless
- Really came into his own towards the end of the season. Behind Quarless at the tight end position are unproven and below-average players. Add the possibility of Finley not coming back and the Packers would have a huge problem at the tight end position.
4. Johnny Jolly
- He made a difference on this defensive line. He was fun to watch and did well for someone coming off a three year hiatus. With the possibility of Raji going to another team, this is a bigger deal. Barring the neck injury, he should come at a decent price.
5. James Jones
- A reliable receiver who already tested the FA market once. Jones has been a great asset for the Packers receiving core. He showed his toughness this season by playing with broken ribs. I believe it is important to keep the receiving core together.
6. Matt Flynn
- Let's just stop playing with this. Matt's home is in GB as Rodgers career back-up and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. He came into the games this past season and did what a back-up should do...make the game winnable.
7. Mike Neal
- He made strides this season at his new position. Imo, not the typical guy you'd want to see playing there but the Packers have made due with what they have. Depends on the price to keep him.
8. John Kuhn
- Important player in key situations. His pass blocking/blitz pick-up is incredible and he is a reliable player. Getting older and probably an affordable keep.
9. James Starks
- James Starks played well this season but as usual, he is riddled with injuries every single season. Chances are, another team is going to come in and give him a nice contract. Packers are also pretty set at this position with Eddie Lacy, Johnathan Franklin and DuJuan Harris coming back.
10. Ryan Pickett
- He has lost a step or two but can still do some work on the run game. Should be affordable and maybe has a season or two left in him.

I couldn't add Raji to this list. Reason being, he totally dogged this season which just makes me think he doesn't want to be with the Packers and quite possibly, not in the 3-4 defensive scheme. For that, he is not important to re-sign. Why put up big money to a player that doesn't give an effort?
It pains me not to add Finley to the list. I'd love to but I just don't think he is coming off that injury. Even if he does, do the Packers try to re-sign him?

Originally Posted by: Yerko 

Even with Tramon Williams and Casey Hayward under contract for 2014, I think Sam Shields is the most valuable to the team in this crop of free agents.

Sign Matt Flynn to a two year veteran minimum. Use a pick on a QB in the draft between rounds 3 and 5.

Jermichael Finley or James Jones should be resigned. Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Jarrett Boykin make me lean towards signing Finley to an incentive laden contract. Of course, this assumes he's medically cleared for NFL action. If Finley leaves, then Packers have to resign James Jones AND Andrew Quarless. Yes, Brandon Bostick (sp) might develop into something special, but Packers need TE depth.

Assuming Johnny Jolly is medically cleared from his neck injury, he should be resigned. He gave the Packers some nasty on the DL that has been sorely missed.

James Starks complimented Eddie Lacy very nicely. Adding DuJuan Harris to the mix with Johnathan Franklin gives the Packers a solid quartet of RB's.

I read that Evan Dietrich-Smith did very well at Center. I don't know OL worth a lick, nor do I pretend to, but if true, it's important he is resigned.



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