Listening to the radio they are talking about how the Packers are about $7 million below the salary cap and need to make a trade to put them over the hump. That hump being Super Bowl, of course.

One of the players they mentioned was Stehpon Gilmore. I don't think the Packers could do that with his salary.

Aside from Gilmore, who do you think the Packers should acquire?

One name they mentioned was Dante Fowler, but I don't know he'd fit under the cap either.

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Usually teams needed about $5 million under the cap to sign replacements for injured players throughout the season, and my $5 million number is from Ted Thompson era, the cap has gone up and after this last CBA, so has minimum wages, so it probably more than that right now.

So I'm not sure that $7 million is available for use...

Also, I'm not a huge fan of in season trades unless you think someone will put you over the top... but I'd certainly be looking at DTs.

I don't know if they have anything in the tank but DTs Geno Atkins and Kawaan Short are veteran FAs that once we're great but had injuries.

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Da Beast is correct. $7 million ain't what it used to be.
I am not sure which player we would need to put us over the top.
Overall the offense is not horrible. (Once they get in sync.) QB, RB, TE, WR are ok. There are 2 rookies and a 2nd year player on the OL. I think they need to be given time. Their PFF grades are decent. Bak will be back and that will strengthen the line.
As for the defense despite the horrible game against the Saints, they are a top ten unit.
DBs a fine. The ILB have been grading out well. Both Preston and Rashad did well. That leaves the DL. Clark had back to back good games. He could use some help. The problem is most of the players would will make a difference are not available by their teams. Those who are available are going to be too expense. Those who are affordable will not be an upgrade over those who are already on the team.

In theory making a trade sounds great. it simply doesn't work out very often. At least not in the NFL.

My vote is to stand pat.

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They should’ve filled these glaring needs (DT, ILB) in the off-season. As much as I want them to trade and get an immediate upgrade, I don’t think it’s feasible right now, or possible.

I still can’t get over the fact that our front office continues to ignore DT and ILB. Oh and Kevin King, my gosh. What a joke for a CB. He is a liability no matter where he’s lined up.

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