I said that "absent a midseason signing" it would guarantee that he wouldn't be back, the assumption being, of course, that another team would offer him significantly more. According to the articles posted above, this contract gives Williams what amounts to an outright release after this season, which would allow him to test the free-agent market. If Ted Thompson gives him a few games to show his worth in the new scheme and then offers him a long-term deal, we would see Williams back next year.

"Nonstopdrivel" wrote:

Russ Ball, entering his 20th season in the National Football League, begins his first season in Green Bay as the organization's vice president of football administration/player finance.

Named to the position Feb. 13, 2008, Ball brings a vast array of experience to the Packers, and will be responsible for negotiating player contracts, managing the salary cap and other football administration duties.