Yesterday, the Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Sam Shields to a four-year, $39 million contract to help solidify their secondary. It may seem like an overpay based on what Shields has done so far, but it was necessary, and the contract was designed very nicely by general manager Ted Thompson. Shields, 26, is still an…
This week at PackersTalk.com: Ross offered a little perspective on the Green Bay Packers and how they do business. Matt proposed that the Packers free agents are replaceable. Ian discussed the prospects of the Packers resigning free agent center Evan Dietrich-Smith. Will a Wisconsin Badger be drafted this year? There are some good candidates for this to happen. Ross continued…
Ted Thompson just cannot win. Every off season, critics complain that he is not active enough during free agency season. His unwillingness to venture into these strange waters and sign the “big name” free agent that many desire leaves him as an open target. Then he goes out and does things like resign free agent CB…
After a brief offseason hiatus, Chris and Adam are back just in time for Free Agency opening on Tuesday. They go in-depth on the Sam Shields situation, the benefit of bringing back Raji and how Thompson needs to eliminate needs heading into the draft. But most importantly, they give you the ‘sexy’ name that is…
AJ Hawk has always been a point of contention for Packers fans. Hawk came in as the team’s first top 5 pick in a very long time and was heralded as the “savior of the defense”. While Hawk has been very durable and one could even say dependable he has not been top 5 pick…
It’s a long offseason, but to thaw the March ice, the Packers Talk Radio Network bring you their second Megashow, with each of our shows offering you a little bit of fresh material in bite-sized portions. Listen and enjoy! First of all, the Cheesehead Radio crew welcome back former Packers VP, and current ESPN Business…
According to an initial report from Bob McGinn, later confirmed and added to by Steven Haywood, BJ Raji appears to be close to signing a one year deal to remain with the Green Bay Packers. Terms were initially reported to be right at $4 million, but Haywood’s addition to the story suggests that the deal…