You raise an interesting point... at first I was going to write we could have both. With Pickett / Raji / CJ Wilson / Neal / Jolly all potentially coming back, that gives you a very good foundation. Jolly would cost the amount he was tendered at, which I think was like 2 million.

However, then I realized Jenkins is a free agent and will want to be paid. If Jenkins returns, and assuming Jolly does also, I think we have the makings for the best D-line in the league.

The fact that Jenkins too would want to get paid complicates issues.

Damn you NSD for pointing out this may very well be an either-or proposition between D-Line and Asomugha. You and your rational thinking. :ramboface:

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A free agent CB coming out of Oakland would never pan out. ever....

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IF we were to sign Nnamdi, that means Cullen Jenkins is for sure gone right?

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Well there are guys on the roster with sizeable contracts that might not be back in 2011.

Clifton.
Driver
Barnett

come to mind rapidly.

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Yeah, 93z. I wouldn't be surprised if none of those guys are with the team next season. Although James Jones is making a pretty strong case for holding on to Driver! lol

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"Cap numbers" for accuracy (closer for projecting to 2011 due to signing bonus pro-rations, etc) vs. straight salary, even though there is no "cap" this year.
2010 numbers

Clifton 7,481,250
Driver 6,000,000
Barnett 5,400,000

I am not trying to make a case that we should run out and chase NA..

But to draw a direct reference between Jenkins and signing a NA isn't really valid.. as the roster ingredients can change rapidly in the off season.

We don't have any idea what the CBA will do to caps, contracts and guaranteed money..

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I thought Driver received a contract extension?

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Not.

So did Clifton... I am not saying that they won't be with the Packers.. just their age, depth at position and injury concerns may leave them off the 2011 roster.

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