Packers Resigning Justin Hollins

[BF004]

Sounds like 1 year 1.2M, pretty close to the vet min.

Hard to argue with that.

[Labrev]

Good re-sign. Between him, Smith, and Enagbare, we have an adequate rotation and depth at EDGE until Gary gets back.

Not to mention, a nice group to give you the flexibility to rush Nolan Smith from any number of spots on the field ala Reddick or maybe to move a guy like LVN inside and be an interior rusher on passing downs....

[Backthepack4ever]

Love the move esp at the price.

Still would take Johnson or a rook

[YoHoChecko]

I have always liked him and thought he flashed usefulness last year. Glad he’s back if only for insurance

[BSA]

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I like how Hollins took a visit to see the Giants...and then the Packers stepped up and signed him.
These are the kind of pre-draft moves GMs like to make so they aren't really over a barrel at any position.

Unfortunately, Garvin just hasn't made the leap. No clue on La'Darius Hamilton

[YoHoChecko]

Yeah. To be fair, I’m not of the opinion that this signing in any way impacts our draft plans. But it is nice to have in house depth in case the draft doesn’t fall a certain way.

This draft has useful edge players straight through round 4 or 5. We should still take one. But Hollins is a nice 5th guy in the rotation who can play special teams and still has some notion of upside left in him.

[lupedafiasco]

This is a good move. Hollins was solid as a rotational pass rusher. Opportunity will be there for him early in the season to make an impact.

[Scott4Pack]

I like Hollins! Glad he’s back.

[salmar80]

Love to have him back. Usually backup OLBs are just invisible, but Hollins popped with a good play or few in every game.

[BSA]

Hollins popped with a good play or few in every game.

Here's the sack vs Hurts, Hollins runs him down from behind
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[BSA]

And here's some Justin Hollins highlights from his time in LA
He spent time with Fangio in Denver and Staley & Barry in LA before joining GB. He's a different body type than the bigger 270 lb EDGE players we've seen in the past. Rams used Leonard Floyd and Justin Hollins - both are longer, but lighter players

[YoHoChecko]

And here's some Justin Hollins highlights from his time in LA
He spent time with Fangio in Denver and Staley & Barry in LA before joining GB. He's a different body type than the bigger 270 lb EDGE players we've seen in the past. Rams used Leonard Floyd and Justin Hollins - both are longer, but lighter players

Worth noting that Floyd is also a free agent

[Madcity_matt]

Good signing, I like it for the price. Essentially gives us the same EDGE group from last year. I assume we will add to that with the draft, but gives a decent depth to the room.

[BSA]

gives a decent depth to the room.

Agreed - and I've got it listed this way:

OLB1 - R. Gary
OLB2 - P. Smith
OLB3 - - not on the roster-
OLB4 - K.Enagbare
OLB5 - J.Hollins

Smith has a March 2024 roster bonus due (5M), that's the decision point on whether you have his replacement on the roster

[Scott4Pack]

gives a decent depth to the room.

Agreed - and I've got it listed this way:

OLB1 - R. Gary
OLB2 - P. Smith
OLB3 - - not on the roster-
OLB4 - K.Enagbare
OLB5 - J.Hollins

Smith has a March 2024 roster bonus due (5M), that's the decision point on whether you have his replacement on the roster

Since you put it this way, Hollins brings a great amount of value and is a very good FA signing for Guty (another one).

[BSA]

Decided to write out the ILBs too

ILB1 - DeVondre Campbell
ILB2 - Quay Walker
ILB3 - not on roster
ILB4 - Isaiah McDuffie
ILB5 - Eric Wilson

RFA - Krys Barnes was not tendered but there's a place for him in GB IF he is content in a back up role.
IF he wants an easier path to snaps, he'll sign with one of the lesser talented teams in the NFC North

[BF004]