Post-Draft Leftovers

[NCF]

Thinking ahead to Plan B options if The Draft doesn't fall our way at certain positions. Who is still available that might interest the Packers post-Draft to fill some needs if they have to?

https://theathletic.com/5326462/2024/04 ... ee-agents/

https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-fr ... -available

A few names to keep in mind:

22. Justin Simmons, S, Broncos (30)
A surprising cap-related release by the Broncos, Simmons is one of the few safeties who has both size and speed. He’s a very good tackler, but he also excels in coverage. He keys and diagnoses well, showing good anticipation and reactions. He still has fluid hips and transitions easily in space, although he’s not as adept at man-to-man coverage as he was early in his career. He should be sought after by multiple teams. — Randy Mueller

42. Andrus Peat, OT, Saints (30)
Peat is a guard by trade but filled in well enough at left tackle this year that we are leaving him in the tackle group, but some might still see him as a guard. He is strong, powerful on impact and can lock on to sustain in both the run and pass game. He’s not fleet of foot but imposes his will with his frame and physical presence. He’s a better player than a lot of right tackles in the league, although all of his NFL experience is on the left side. — Mueller

50. Chris Hubbard, OT, Titans (33)
Hubbard was the Titans’ starter and full-time right tackle for nine games before injuring biceps and missing the balance of the season. He lacks ideal size but has excellent quickness and agility, particularly his lateral agility. He’s not well known around the league but is tough and consistent, and I love the way he competes. I think he can produce regardless of his measurables, even in the back end of his career. — Mueller

118. Dalton Risner, G, Vikings (29)
Risner hit the open market last offseason and was not as sought after as he hoped. He signed with Minnesota three weeks into September and became a starter at left guard in Week 7. Pass protection is his strength. The Vikings are likely to want Risner back, but they won’t be the only team interested. — Alec Lewis

127. Krys Barnes, LB, Cardinals (26)
Untendered by the Packers as a restricted free agent last offseason, Barnes joined the Cardinals and flashed as a part-time starter, logging 55 tackles and six passes defensed in only 408 defensive snaps. Arizona has plenty of cap space if it wants to keep him. — DeChant

[YoHoChecko]

Isn't the word on Risner that he's just an absolute piece of crap person and he's not talented enough or valuable enough to put up with him and that's why he struggles to get jobs even though he's a starting caliber player?

[APB]

A complete list of still available FA safeties:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

Some viable names on that list if the Packers are not impressed with this years crop of draft eligible safeties. I don't see the team going after someone like Simmons but there are a couple long-in-the-tooth vets that could provide some stop-gap play for another year or two that shouldn't break the bank.

A complete list of still available FA OL:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

This college crop seems the more logical way to go in filling the mostly depth level pieces we need. If the Packers feel they need a starter, I think they expend the draft capital to get somebody they like. I really can't see justification for signing a vet OL unless an unexpected injury pops up.

A complete list of still available FA ILB:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

Some big names but these are guys mostly on the downside of their careers. Not sure I'd jump to replace McDuffie or Walker with any of these guys so then you have to ask yourself, is it worth a vet contract?

[British]

A complete list of still available FA safeties:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

Some viable names on that list if the Packers are not impressed with this years crop of draft eligible safeties. I don't see the team going after someone like Simmons but there are a couple long-in-the-tooth vets that could provide some stop-gap play for another year or two that shouldn't break the bank.

A complete list of still available FA OL:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

This college crop seems the more logical way to go in filling the mostly depth level pieces we need. If the Packers feel they need a starter, I think they expend the draft capital to get somebody they like. I really can't see justification for signing a vet OL unless an unexpected injury pops up.

A complete list of still available FA ILB:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

Some big names but these are guys mostly on the downside of their careers. Not sure I'd jump to replace McDuffie or Walker with any of these guys so then you have to ask yourself, is it worth a vet contract?

Good lists. And useful to think who is still out there.

Personally I'd be very happy if they brought in Simmons. Feels like we still need a starter opposite McKinney and this rookie safety class is a bit underwhelming. Safety also key role in our new D scheme. I'd be pretty happy to take Simmons and let a draft pick learn from one of the best.

[go pak go]

Isn't the word on Risner that he's just an absolute piece of crap person and he's not talented enough or valuable enough to put up with him and that's why he struggles to get jobs even though he's a starting caliber player?

Not much out there. He has made public complaints why nobody will pay him. Also saw this video of him shoving his QB during a game. Usually not what you want your Olineman to do to your QB

[lupedafiasco]

We all talk about Tom moving to center but signing Risner as LG and moving Jenkins to center kills 2 birds with one stone as well.

[APB]

A complete list of still available FA OL:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents ... available/

This college crop seems the more logical way to go in filling the mostly depth level pieces we need. If the Packers feel they need a starter, I think they expend the draft capital to get somebody they like. I really can't see justification for signing a vet OL unless an unexpected injury pops up.

…and right on queue, the Packer sign Andre Dillard.

[RingoCStarrQB]

Have jersey numbers been assigned yet? I'd like to see 53 and 59 on LB jerseys in honor of Fred Carr and Wayne Simmons.