Official Packers Off Season Thread

[salmar80]

Not to turn this into a thread about Clay, but on one of our esteemed and illustrious sites I had a write up that I called 'the decline of clay matthews' that detailed his most excellent first 3-4 years in the league, then his seeming slip up in production after that. I would have to see if I still have those figures, and then factor in the last two seasons with him inside to see if he was better and if he made the defense better (other players with more sacks, more turnovers, etc.)

There's a jump in Clay's cap number from $13,750,000 this year to $15,200,000 next year. (And drop to $11,400,000 in final year of his deal.)

15.2M sure is a lot if he doesn't find a fountain of youth and become sir Sackalot. Even if his importance on this D is undeniable. That's higher than the franchise tag this year.

If he'd like to finish his career in GB, 2017 would be an ideal time for TT to give him an extension reflecting likely decline as he gets older. Would potentially free up some serious cap room.

 

[eyecatcher]

They can always rework and extend Clay if they feel it's worth it.

 

[Da-news-now]

The NFL released the dates for its teams' offseason practices, and Green Bay will start their program on April 18th.

On Friday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers and the NFL announced the dates for their offseason workout programfor the 2016 season, a program which includes Organized Team Activities and the team's mandatory minicamp.

The Packers typically ensure full attendance at these events through the implementation of workout bonuses in veterans' contracts. Those bonuses range from a minimum of $10,000 (on tight end Richard Rodgers' contract) to a maximum of $500,000, which is the bonus that will be paid out to Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Sam Shields, Jordy Nelson, and Julius Peppers.

In the offseason program, no pads are allowed during practices. Furthermore, only strength and conditioning activities are allowed in the first phase of the program, which lasts for two weeks following its start.

The only piece of the program that has not yet been announced is the Rookie Minicamp. That event must take place over one of two weekends: May 6-8 or May 13-15. Here are the dates for the rest of the events, along with a description of what workouts may take place.

Offseason Workout Program

• Begins April 18th

As discussed above, players can only work on strength and conditioning activities during the first two weeks. On May 2nd, "Phase Two" of the offseason begins, which will allow for individual and special teams drills, but not team or "matchup" drills such as one-on-one pass-rush or coverage drills. No helmets are allowed at all until OTAs begin.

Organized Team Activities

• May 24-26
• May 31-June 2
• June 6-9

During OTAs, live practices are allowed with helmets, but no pads. The Packers typically make one practice per week open to the public.

Minicamp

• June 14-16

Minicamp is run much the same as OTAs, with the only difference being that teams may make it mandatory for veteran players. For the Packers, though, it should make little difference due to the workout bonuses mentioned earlier. The Packers' minicamp practices are usually open to the public; however, they often practice just two of the three days, with the third day being used for "team-building" activities.

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[GBP4EVER]

Former Packer Andy Mulumba signs 1 year deal with KC. Packers elected not to tender him a offer this off-season making him a UFA.

 

[Half Empty]

So, we get an 8th round choice next year?

 

[realitybytes]

maybe mulumba will get a better opportunity with the chefs. his best season with the packers was his rookie year, when he had three starts, with 30 tackles and a sack for the year. since then he has been practically invisible.

 

[salmar80]

Former Packers blocking TE Matthew Mulligan is apparently somehow still in the league, and is approaching a journeyman record.

After signing with the Lions, the 31-year-old has now been a member of 10 NFL teams...in just 7 years. Not bad for a guy whose career statline is 18 catches for 168yds, 2 TDs. He's also been cut remarkable 10 times, despite finishing some seasons on roster and thus not technically cut.

IMHO, Mulligan should be awarded two Medals of Resiliency. One for the career he's carved out, and another for living with that name.

The record holder, as far as I could find, is another former Packer, career backup QB J.T. O'Sullivan, who spent time on 11 NFL teams and 2 other pro football teams (NFL Europe & CFL).

 

[salmar80]

The Kraut phenom Böhringer visits with the Packers.

Packersnews.com:

The Green Bay Packers have boarded the Moritz Böhringer hype train.

The Packers hosted the intriguing German receiving prospect on a visit last week. In addition to Green Bay, Böhringer told NFL.com that he has met with Kansas City, Minnesota and Los Angeles with upcoming visits planned in Seattle, New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina.

Böhringer, 22, has become a pre-draft darling following an impressive pro day at Florida Atlantic University on March 31. The 6-foot-4, 227-pound receiver clocked a 4.43-second time in the 40-yard dash with a 39-inch vertical, 10-foot-11 broad jump, 6.65 time in the three-cone drill and 17 bench reps of 225 pounds.

His numbers closely mirror what Packers third-year Jeff Janis posted at the NFL scouting combine in 2014. The Saginaw Valley State standout ran a 4.42 time in the 40 with a 37½ vertical, 10-1 broad jump, 6.64 time in the three-cone drill and 20 bench press reps. It was enough for the Packers to draft him in the seventh round (236th overall).

Böhringer, who began playing football five years ago, told NFL.com his passion for the game came from watching YouTube videos of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. He was the German Football League rookie of the year in 2015 after catching 59 passes for 1,232 yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns.

Despite the prodigious size and measurables, Böhringer likely faces a steep transition to the NFL. One personnel executive told ESPN.com last week that Böhringer could require at least a year on a practice squad to catch up to speed on the game and level of competition. Another said the GFL, which allows only two American roster exemptions, is comparable to the competition at the Canadian college level.

Seventy players born in Germany have played at least one regular-season game in the NFL, according to Pro Football Reference. If Böhringer gets drafted, he’d be the first German-born player to get taken without playing collegiate football in the United States. Otherwise, he'll likely be a coveted undrafted free agent given his makeup.

The Packers know how difficult it is to develop a prospect from a lower tier of competition after drafting Janis out of the NCAA Division II ranks two years ago. While he’s developed into a solid special-teamer, Janis remains a work in progress as a receiver.

He broke out for seven catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers’ 26-20 playoff loss to Arizona in January, but has only four catches for 95 yards in 19 regular-season contests.