In a somewhat surprising move, the Green Bay Packers have applied only the second-round tender to safety Atari Bigby, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

The $1.545 million tender offer means that the Packers have a right to match any offer Bigby receives. If the Packers choose not to match, theyll receive a second-round draft pick as compensation.

Bigby was regarded as a rising star after a strong performance in the 2007 postseason. Injuries hampered him during the 2008 season.

The Packers also have applied the low tender of $1.01 million to four other restricted free agents: receiver Ruvell Martin, safety Jarrett Bush, fullback John Kuhn, and outside linebacker Jason Hunter. Because each player was undrafted, the Packers would receive only a right to match any offer they receive from another team.

The Packers reportedly decided not to extend tender offers to tight end Tory Humphery and receiver Shaun Bodiford.

(And, in fairness to the Chiefs, the Packers have recently announced the application of the various tenders without including in the release the specific level given to each player.)

2nd round tender seems like the proper thing for an undrafted player that had one above average season, and was hurt all of last year.

Dont get me wrong, i really like Bigby, but i think some people are over estimating his value. I dont think many teams will be willing to fork over a contract, and a 2nd round pick for a guy who only played 4 games last year.

"earthquake" wrote:

I don't think anyone will give a second for Bigby. I think he still has a lot to prove in the NFL.

"porky88" wrote: