Packers Free Agents 2016

Last blog entry, we looked at the 71 players on the present packer roster.  Of those 71, 16 are free agents.  Free agents - 8 on defense, 7 on offense, and 1 special team member!

The number in parenthesis, next to position, is last year salary in millions (Ex. $2.7 is 2.7 million dollars)
The number in parenthesis, next to the name, is his age.

Special Teams(1)
Mason Crosby(31) -Kicker($3.5)
This is easy, sign him!  Except for the game winner he missed against the Lions from about 50 yards, Crosby had a great season.

Defense(8)
Linebackers(3) - Michael Neal(28) - OLB($4.2), Nick Perry(25) - OLB($2.4), &
Andy Mulumba(25) - OLB($0.6)
This will be interesting.  Neal & Perry played about the same number of snaps.  I would say the had an average, at the best season.  I would sign the younger player Perry, and only Neal if the price is right.  Mulumba is special teams, was hurt some of the year, and a good draft choice could make it difficult for him!  So, sign Perry.

Defensive Backs(3) - Casey Heyward(26) - Corner($1.1), Sean Richardson(26) - Safety($2.5), &
Chris Banjo(25) - Safety($0.6)
Another decision!  Casey Hayward?  If he wants too much, BYE BYE!  We have depth there with the young corners Randall & Rollins!  Richardson, plays in special packages & special teams.  Again, price is right, sigh him!  Chris Banjo, has played at times, but mostly special teams, depends of draft.
Would sign Richardson and Hayward if he is salary cap friendly!

Defensive Line(2) - BJ Raja(29) 0 D Tackle($1.7) & Leroy Guion(28) - D Tackle($2.5)
Sign one!  My preference, Raji.  Guion has had issues.

Offense(7)
Quarterback(1) - Scott Tolzien(28) - QB($1.2)
Sign him if he stays cheap, Hundley should be groomed as back-up!
I would not sign Tolzien, unless a bargain!

Wide Receiver(1) - James Jones(31) - wide receiver($0.6)
Was a great pick up when Jordy went down.  Started the season with a bang!  Struggled getting open the last half of the year!  Only sign if bargain & he makes team in August!

Running Back(2) - James Starks(29) - running back($1.8) & John Kuhn(33) - fullback($0.6)
This to me is easy, sign them both!  Starks, is cheap & a great back-up!  Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn.  Enough said, leader, cheap price, & another year working with Ripkowski!

Offensive Line(2) - Don Barclay(26) - guard/tackle($1.5) & Lane Taylor(26) - guard/tackle($0.6)
I would sign if again the price is right, but, I would draft a good offensive lineman in the top 3 draft choices!

Tight End(1) - Justin Perillo(25) - tight end($0.4)
This to me is a BIG need.  I am not sure about Richard Rodgers, would like to see a more athletic tight end.  Would sign, again depends on $$$$$!

So, to review, sign Perry, Richardson, Raji, Starks, & Kuhn.
If price is right - Neal, Heyward, Jones, Barclay, & Perillo

All depends on the draft & if Ted Thompson would go after another teams free agents!