Railbird Central Podcast: Reacting to Who's Staying, Who's Going

Scott McKenna of the Talkin' S-Mac blog discuss the early impact of free agency on the Green Bay Packers.

Episode 780

Now that free agency is officially underway, Scott McKenna of the Talkin' S-Mac blog joins the show to talk the impact on the Green Bay Packers. We talk about the signings of Nick Perry and Don Barclay, the departures of J.C. Tretter and Micah Hyde, as well as make predictions on those players that have yet to sign anywhere like Jared Cook and T.J. Lang.

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Lphill's picture

March 10, 2017 at 10:10 am

Talks broken off with Cook good job Ted!

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Point-Packer's picture

March 10, 2017 at 10:46 am

To date, this offseason looks like a disaster. Lose Cook. Likely lose Lang. Lose our best second half of season defensive back, the only one who could make a play. Lacy likely gone.

Oh, but at least we prioritized Don Barclay, one of the worst offensive lineman in the league when he's on the field. Joy.

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Brian Carriveau's picture

March 10, 2017 at 11:09 am

The Packers didn't prioritize Barclay. Rather the inverse. Barclay prioritized the Packers, eager to sign with any team that offered above the NFL minimum. He's not breaking the bank and could even be released down the road with minimal if any hit on the salary cap.

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Point-Packer's picture

March 10, 2017 at 02:33 pm

Thanks for the clarification. Likely my frustration coming out in that I was hoping to hear that GB and Cook have agreed to terms when I woke up this morning and instead, the only FA action to come to light today from GB is the signing of Don Barclay. My least favorite GB player for a number of seasons now. Guy is a sieve.

That being said, I stand behind my comment that the FA signing period has not been friendly to the GB roster.

If Richard Rodgers is our starting TE next season, I will be incredibly disappointed. Heck, if Don Barclay has a prominent back-up role (again), I will be disappointed. If they think he is going to fill Lang's potential absence, then they are straight up insane.

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Ryan Graham's picture

March 10, 2017 at 03:00 pm

I understand your frustration, truly. But it's important to read between the lines. TE contracts were outrageous yesterday. 2nd string, 3rd string tight ends getting $5 -6M/yr contracts are you kidding? Now, I wouldn't be surprised if Cook fancied himself a top dog at his position on the market going in. After this past season, it's hard to argue that. Big picture though, he's 30 and that was his highest producing season yet. He finally got a taste of great qb play. Everyone in the league has seen his subpar play before this past year. Teams that are interested in him don't have elite qb play to make him look as good. My point is conversation is on pause, not finished. My gut tells me he will be back.

That said, Scott McKenna, super on point. You gained a fan today.

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pooch's picture

March 10, 2017 at 03:47 pm

dumb shit Ted should have signed him in Feb,this happens every year

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Point-Packer's picture

March 10, 2017 at 05:53 pm

Bennet! I take it all back. Great signing! Well done Ted.

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pooch's picture

March 10, 2017 at 06:15 pm

me too now go get Hightower and I will be giddy

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