Shanedorf Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Per Jason La Canfora, GB is currently in negotiations with Corey Linsley on a long term deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopackgonerd Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Shanedorf said: Per Jason La Canfora, GB is currently in negotiations with Corey Linsley on a long term deal For once we invested in a C long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettFavre004 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Can't say I'd be upset about securing LT, LG, C for nearly half a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackyAttacky Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Wonder what Linsley is worth? Ten mil per year that is more for top guys right? Maybe 7 mil per year, I really dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, PackyAttacky said: Wonder what Linsley is worth? Ten mil per year that is more for top guys right? Maybe 7 mil per year, I really dunno. Here is the list of top center contracts. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/cap-hit/center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I had heard that it was Tretter type money that they were discussing...which would be a great deal for the club. Guessing it ends up a little more than that.... Either way, it will be a nice player to get locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftwood Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, vegas492 said: I had heard that it was Tretter type money that they were discussing...which would be a great deal for the club. Guessing it ends up a little more than that.... Either way, it will be a nice player to get locked up. if its Tretter $ they can get him for (which honestly is pretty fair for both sides) then i'm a happy dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packerjmf Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 As long as we're not breaking the bank for him, I'm happy with this. Only concern I have with him is his injury history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Anyone have Tretter ' s contract numbers handy? That seems like a lot for Linsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/j.c.-tretter-12403/ Tretter 3 yrs $16.75M $5.5M per year, $4.5M signing bonus with $10M total guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltarich87 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 So the big upcoming UFA after this(assuming it gets done) would be Davante Adams and Morgan Burnett, and right now I'd be surprised if they planned on re-signing Burnett. They just drafted Josh Jones and Marwin Evans has really flashed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 The beauty of re-signing Linsley is that GB keeps the QB of the OL intact. Makes it easier on Rodgers, easier on Jahri Evans and easier on who ever will play RG in 2018 and beyond. Continuity on the OL is often talked about as being critical to success, so locking him up actually helps at multiple positions. http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/07/27/packers-hoping-corey-linsley-has-center-position-covered/516294001/ "To say the Packers need Linsley to round back into form and stay healthy this season is an understatement. He’s a vital link between Aaron Rodgers and the pass protection given his assignment responsibilities and proximity to the quarterback. All of the linemen make calls to set up the protection, but the center should be in charge and with veteran guards T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton gone, his input will be critical. Insert Barclay, Amichia or Patrick and the drop-off is enormous." “The offense starts when I get my hand on the ball,” Linsley said. I’m talking about getting everybody on the same page, which includes the guard. If Jahri (Evans) has a question, I need to answer it real quick, making sure I’m clear and clean in my communication." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransientTexan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Tretter's deal is probably the floor for Linsley. Imo, they're about the same quality, but Linsley is more proven (about 3 times as many snaps under his belt) and not quite as many injury concerns. Plus, inflation alone tends to bump things up 7-8% every year. I'm figuring maybe $6.5m avg but might look a little less due to spreading some of the signing bonus into this year's cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, TransientTexan said: Tretter's deal is probably the floor for Linsley. Imo, they're about the same quality, but Linsley is more proven (about 3 times as many snaps under his belt) and not quite as many injury concerns. Plus, inflation alone tends to bump things up 7-8% every year. I'm figuring maybe $6.5m avg but might look a little less due to spreading some of the signing bonus into this year's cap. 7.5 is my educated guess without looking at any competing salaries lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrimiv Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 When Tretter left without much (if any) resistance from GB, the Packers were essentially announcing a decision to go with Linsley over Tretter at C. That being the case, I have to expect any contract Linsley signs now to be a better deal than what Tretter just signed. That being said, as long as the numbers are in the same ballpark, I'll be happy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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