Packers roundup: Potential free agency options at receiver
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Tuesday, March 10.
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Reading an article by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, there was an interesting note on Jimmy Graham. According to Breer, if the Green Bay Packers are to release Jimmy Graham, it’ll likely be due to “their confidence in landing a top-shelf replacement”.
OK, so they’re willing to cut Graham if they believe they can land one of the top available tight ends? Austin Hooper would be a good example. But what if they don’t think they have a chance? Would they be open to keeping Graham for the final year of his contract?
Given his lack of production in Green Bay (1,083 yards, five touchdowns in two seasons for the highest-paid tight end in football), I’d be in favor of moving on to free up $8 million in cap room regardless of if they sign a replacement in free agency or not.
What are your thoughts?
News and notes from around FanSided
Austin Ekeler contract provides blueprint for Aaron Jones extension (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)
Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express writes about why Austin Ekeler’s contract extension could set a blueprint for a possible new deal for Aaron Jones this offseason.
2020 NFL Mock Draft: What if there were no quarterbacks in the class? (NFL Spin Zone – Cody Williams)
What if no quarterbacks were available on Day 1 of the draft? How would each team approach the opening round? Cody Williams of NFL Spin Zone has put together a no-quarterbacks mock draft.
Free agency: Ranking the best wide receivers available (Lombardi Ave)
If the Packers turn to free agency to fix their need at wide receiver, which players could they target?
NFL Free Agency: Who are the 25 best players on the market? (FanSided – Brad Berreman)
Brad Berreman of FanSided ranks the top 25 players set to become free agents next week.
More news and notes from around the internet
Free Agent Fits: Breshad Perriman (247Sports.com – Eli Berkovits)
Prospect for the Pack: Colorado WR Laviska Shenault (Packers Wire – Joe Kipp)
Look for Rodgers’ backup not replacement (Cheesehead TV – Brandon Carwile)
An experienced WR like Emmanuel Sanders could be just what the Packers need (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)
Will Packers draft a QB? Five potential successors to Aaron Rodgers (PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty)
Prospect Primer: RB Jonathan Taylor (Packers.com)
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