True, the Eagles did get a good player with Bennett, but they also have to pick up his contract. Right now I think they're about 17 million over the cap, so they're gonna have to do some major negotiating and cutbacks. Once Wentz gets off his rookie deal, it'll be even harder to maintain that much talented veteran depth. Not saying we shouldn't make any moves, but just keep in mind what we're paying Rodgers compared to what they're paying Wentz. It limits what you can do. That said, I really think Wilkerson is the one big name FA worth pursuing (even though he's not a trade). Fingers crossed!

I'm not sure trading for a player who is likely to be released is a solid strategy. Then again I'm not familiar with Talib (I don't follow other teams) and maybe this would be the type of 'aggressive' move that Gute talks about. It should be interesting.

I'd love to have Talib. He'd instantly make the defense better. But in order to afford him, Gute would need to renegotiate either Nelson or Cobb and cut the other one. He'd also need to extend CM3 in order lower his cap hit, and possibly cut Bulaga.

Plus, word on the street is that Talib wants to go to the Pats. If he's cut and can renegotiate with anyone, it'll be with New England. If he's traded, he'll require too much cap room without the moves above.

In other words? It should happen. But it won't.

I too would love to see them get some usable, key word usable, free agent help not another Bennet who wanted a pay check and did nothing for us.
The problem I'm sure is management has to pay the big guy and the question is how much? Rogers will get the bulk of the team money leaving only scraps on the table and they know it.
That's the curse of having the top guy in football you have to pay him top money and hope they get you to the playoffs and beyond and not sitting on a bench with a broken shoulder again.
Case Keenum won 11 games last year for 2 million. His wins counted in the win column just like everyone one elses.

Will we ever see a Reggie White deal again?

No on Talib and Sherman!!! Two high priced big mouths whose best days are behind them!!! We don’t need either one in our locker room!!! Spend that kind of money wiser than on those two...

A few years ago Philly went heavily into FA and had a "dream team" which turned into a nightmare. The Bears went into FA pretty heavily last year, and are now busy getting rid of those signees. Miami is regretting (over)paying Suh. Seattle got Graham, who did little/nothing to help the team. Simply being aggressive in FA does no good if you're not focused, disciplined and get a guy or guys who fit your system, and aren't just "names".

I like the idea of trading players. Even Draft Picks. But let's not get away from the draft. True, not all draft picks make it. We hope NFL Ready. We THINK BARGAINS! But Free Agents aren't BARGAINS. They come from other schemes. TT signed Ricky Jean Francious, Bennett , Kendricks, Even McCray. They just left are expectations short. And thats just the problem here. Buyer beware. You get what you pay for. Past injuries, Cancers, suspensions, etc., the quick fix. I don't see a Charles Woodson, even Peppers coming to us. (ALL- pros!!) I believe the packers have to get players with something to prove. Lets not trade for the sake of trading.

We could have picked up Revis last year on the cheap , no way the Packers target Taliq or any other questionable veterans , Wilkerson maybe , he is still young and played for Pettine plus we don't know the full story with the Jets and I don't think he had any off field issues .

You hate to give up too much for an aged vet. Talib will probably not won't to come to Green Bay. Sorry to say that, but have posted before about guys who have said no to the Packers. So trading low picks could work and he becomes a hired gun as a CB. I'm sure there will be draft picks in the CB position, but having a vet to add maturity will help the Packers reach the playoffs.

Talib is OK, but he's a head case like Sherman. I would fear either one would drop off the table ability wise, much like Revis did. There are still going to be some cap casualties in the coming days, that probably have way more left in the tank than those two, that can be had for a smaller asking price and wouldn't count in the compensatory pick formula. I would guess the closer we get to the end of next week that activity will pick up quite a bit.

An interesting development. I wish him well...and hope he'll still be able to find his car keys--or even just identify car keys--when he's 35.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/03/rams-to-sign-cb-sam-shields

Its all very well all these articles saying we need to be aggressive and sign player A and player B and so on but they need to suggest where the money comes from.

Giving up a 6th round pick to get a vet corner sounds great. But you may end up giving up nelson and cobb if they dont take heavy discounts as well as the 6th and end up with more holes than you started with. Do you add clay to the list of cuts if we get wilkerson as well ?

Aqib to the Rams for a 5th.

Ya know I completely understand that we have limited cap space, and we have to be smart with how we put a team together. But I’ve heard we’re gonna what, turn over every stone? That includes through trades. Peters and a 6th to the Rams for a 4th and next years 2nd. That’s good value of a player of his caliber. I get it, he’s a little bit of a headcase, so if you wanna pass. Ok I’m good with that. Now aqib to the Rams for a 5th (Talk about aggressive, I’m excited to watch what this Rams defense looks like). Especially in a year where we have so many picks. Realistically what does a 5th rounder bring us compared to what Talib would bring. I understand serious cuts are required to be so aggressive, but I feel like to make a serious run you have to have a legitimate number one guy. Maybe they sign a top end guy through free agency, but I’m worried on relying on yet another rookie.

And he is gone. (Rams, 5th pick)

It might come to this... ;) We hit and miss all the good ones again... and then sign TE Bennett in a hurry . Yuck.

Talib goes to Rams who are going to be hard to beat. Rams and Eagles not sitting on there hands.

First time 'round for Gutekunst, and I'm going to give him credit for having a plan. With the current cap situation of the team, I don't think he GETS the job without having been able to articulate a plan in his interview. Maybe Talib, a very good player but aging with 'personality issues' and a big contract, fit into that plan...maybe he didn't. Perhaps Wilkinson would have fit into that plan. Perhaps Wilkinson was an opportunity that the neophyte GM felt was too good to not kick the tires on. Who knows--and, frankly, who CARES anymore--if TT would've brought Wilkinson in for a visit. Whatever the case, let's not get too bent out of shape until we see how the big picture pans out. Four months of player procurement, yet, folks.

Eagles and Panthers make a trade this afternoon. Landry just traded to Cleveland.

No trades by Gutekunst/Thompson yet.