May I remind some of you that the Packers have been one of the better revenue teams since the remodel at Lambeau.
This SI guy calls the Packers small market but they have been in the upper half of teams in revenue.
As for Ted being a cheapskate
1) There were few quality free agents worth the money.
2) He has had to save money for the the 2006 draft class, Jennings, Spitz, Colledge, Hall, Jolly, etc.
3) Ted has always looked long term and has created a lot of competition for roster spots.
Another thing is return on investment. 20 million is not that much considering it is a billion dollar corporation. Investing 1 billion and making 20 million is only 2% on investment!!
If you invested a $1000 and only made $20 a year would you be happy?
The whole Packers organization's operating profit is only double Rodgers salary. After investment losses they only made 4 million or about what Brady Poppinga was paid last year.
Put it into perspective and it helps the owners points.