The Official 2012 NFL Draft Talk Thread

[larryinlc]

From JSonline: This was a result of the Finley signing

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...140081103.html

Not having to use the franchise tag puts the Packers in a position of strength heading into the off-season. They're unlikely to use it on center Scott Wells, who will be an unrestricted free agent, because the franchise salary for an offensive lineman is $8.4 million, which is likely more than they would be willing to pay.

But they could use it on quarterback Matt Flynn, which could put them in the middle of a bidding war for the young backup's services. If they franchise Flynn before the March 5 deadline, they would be on the hook for a $14.4 million salary, but their intention would be to do a sign-and-trade.

In other words, they would shop Flynn to those interested in him and take the best offer. Flynn would have to agree to renegotiate the one-year deal into a long-term contract before any team would be willing to make a trade.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by larryinlc

From JSonline: This was a result of the Finley signing

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...140081103.html

Not having to use the franchise tag puts the Packers in a position of strength heading into the off-season. They're unlikely to use it on center Scott Wells, who will be an unrestricted free agent, because the franchise salary for an offensive lineman is $8.4 million, which is likely more than they would be willing to pay.

But they could use it on quarterback Matt Flynn, which could put them in the middle of a bidding war for the young backup's services. If they franchise Flynn before the March 5 deadline, they would be on the hook for a $14.4 million salary, but their intention would be to do a sign-and-trade.

In other words, they would shop Flynn to those interested in him and take the best offer. Flynn would have to agree to renegotiate the one-year deal into a long-term contract before any team would be willing to make a trade.

Henne is an unrestricted free agent this year in Miami and reports are that Miami is not offering him a contract.
That pretty much lines up Green Bay to sign and deal Flynn. They could easily get a draft pick, I'd think. Depends how hot Miami is for Flynn, and I think they're as hot as they get.

[14holestogie]

I believe the Packers franchise Flynn (they would be dumb NOT to) and trade him for a couple of high draft picks. They have Harrell ready to progress through their QB school, which has been the best league wide producer of starting qb's since the mid-90's. They'll draft another project in the later rounds for a 3rd stringer.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by larryinlc

Not having to use the franchise tag puts the Packers in a position of strength heading into the off-season. They're unlikely to use it on center Scott Wells, who will be an unrestricted free agent, because the franchise salary for an offensive lineman is $8.4 million, which is likely more than they would be willing to pay.

As an aside, am I the only one who thinks it's retarded that when franchising a player, offensive lineman are lumped all together, but no other position is (secondary, defensive line)?