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Green Bay Packers: Playing devil’s advocate on pending free agents

By Freddie Boston

Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward (29) stands on the field before the start of the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward (29) stands on the field before the start of the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a field goal against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a field goal against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Mason Crosby

Mason Crosby has spent nine years as the Packers’ kicker after being selected in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Only in one of those years has he finished below 75 percent in field goal percentage, but he has firmly put the struggles of 2012 behind him.

Why he should re-sign: Crosby is one of the best kickers in the NFL. He doesn’t get the praise of the Stephen Gostkowskis and Steven Hauschkas of the world, but he’s right up there. Crosby has converted his last 20 field goal attempts in the postseason, which is an NFL record.

The best kickers are the ones who can convert under pressure and Crosby has proven time and again he can do this.

Why he should walk: The only reason Crosby should be allowed to walk is if the price tag gets over the top and another team is willing to pay ridiculous money on him. There is mutual interest between Crosby and the Packers to agree a new deal.

If Crosby decides to test the market and gets offered a contract way above the Packers’ valuation, only then should he be allowed to depart Green Bay.

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