As we all know loved veteran Donald Driver has held the number 2 receiver title for the last few seasons behind number 1 wide receiver Greg Jennings. This offseason may well see a big change in that area though, with rising stars James Jones (if re-signed) and Jordy Nelson battling Driver for the 2nd starting receiver spot.
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Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Battle for number 2 Receiver
As we all know loved veteran Donald Driver has held the number 2 receiver title for the last few seasons behind number 1 wide receiver Greg Jennings. This offseason may well see a big change in that area though, with rising stars James Jones (if re-signed) and Jordy Nelson battling Driver for the 2nd starting receiver spot.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Contrary to earlier reports, WR James Jones Receives Tender
In the last few hours reports from ABC's affiliate in Green Bay, Pat Mayo, claims that Packers wideout James Jones did in fact receive a Restricted Free Agent Tender from the team.
Reports surfaced late last week that stated that FB John Kuhn (no compensaton), K Mason Crosby (2nd round compensation) and OG Daryn Colledge (2nd round compensation) were the only Restricted Free Agents to be tendered. As of Sunday though Mayo is reporting that James Jones himself said that he received a tender from the Packers in the post. During his conversation Mayo said that Jones did not state what round he has been tendered at.
This may end up meaning nothing in the grand scheme of things though, as the new CBA may state that Jones is not eligible to be tendered due to the time he has been in the league. What this does mean is that Green Bay are looking to bring him back to the team for a reasonable price, so as long as teams don't offer Jones number 1 receiver money ( which may happen) he could likely return to the Packers.
Reports surfaced late last week that stated that FB John Kuhn (no compensaton), K Mason Crosby (2nd round compensation) and OG Daryn Colledge (2nd round compensation) were the only Restricted Free Agents to be tendered. As of Sunday though Mayo is reporting that James Jones himself said that he received a tender from the Packers in the post. During his conversation Mayo said that Jones did not state what round he has been tendered at.This may end up meaning nothing in the grand scheme of things though, as the new CBA may state that Jones is not eligible to be tendered due to the time he has been in the league. What this does mean is that Green Bay are looking to bring him back to the team for a reasonable price, so as long as teams don't offer Jones number 1 receiver money ( which may happen) he could likely return to the Packers.
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Restricted Free Agent Tenders Issued
Friday the Packers announced which restricted free agents would be receiving tenders.
2nd round tenders were issued to G Daryn Colledge and K Mason Crosby. This means that the Packers have an option to match a rivaling bid from whichever (if any) team extends contact to these players. If the Packers Decline to match the bid the team will be compensated with a 2nd round draft pick.
The lowest tender was issued to FB John Kuhn. By using this tender, if the Packers chose not to match a contract offer they would receive compensation of a draft pick in the round the player was originally selected. As Kuhn was undrafted Green Bay would receive no compensation.
No tenders were issued to WR James Jones, RB Brandon Jackson, SS Atari Bigby, FB Korey Hall and C/G Jason Spitz. All of these players now become unrestricted free agents and are able to test the open market when the new CBA is agreed upon.
2nd round tenders were issued to G Daryn Colledge and K Mason Crosby. This means that the Packers have an option to match a rivaling bid from whichever (if any) team extends contact to these players. If the Packers Decline to match the bid the team will be compensated with a 2nd round draft pick. The lowest tender was issued to FB John Kuhn. By using this tender, if the Packers chose not to match a contract offer they would receive compensation of a draft pick in the round the player was originally selected. As Kuhn was undrafted Green Bay would receive no compensation.
No tenders were issued to WR James Jones, RB Brandon Jackson, SS Atari Bigby, FB Korey Hall and C/G Jason Spitz. All of these players now become unrestricted free agents and are able to test the open market when the new CBA is agreed upon.
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