1042 As expected
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Jason Pitts and Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Heinesworth, both players who are very urgently needed positions by the Green Bay Packers, but the situation is slightly different between the two players.
Jason Petersende's rookie contract just ended this offseason. He was able to sign his first formal contract since entering the league. His outstanding performance in the past two years has become an important bargaining chip, so he is not ruthless in asking for the price, which makes Buffalo Bill hesitant.
Albert Heinesworth is a veteran. He signed with the Tennessee Titans three years ago. This year is the second chance to renew his contract. In other words, his eruption is more of a volcanic eruption in the "contract year". He used his performance to fight for a big contract. The Tennessee Titans do not want to take risks. Even if he was shortlisted for the Pro Bowl for two consecutive years, they think this is the ceiling limit for Heinesworth.
Lu Yiqi chose these two players naturally after careful consideration.
Heinesworth is a veteran. His experience and ability are very useful. He can play the role of a veteran in the defensive frontline for Green Bay Packers. Although his later career was only four years and injuries did play an important role, his value was relatively cheap, which was affordable and economical.
Peterson is a superstar. He was shortlisted for the Pro Bowl nine times in his entire career and was ranked first in the United States twice. He still shines after leaving Buffalo Bills. According to the historical trajectory, he transferred to the Philadelphia Eagles. His golden period of his career started this year, which is far better than the past two years. Of course, relatively speaking, his value is also higher, but Lu Yiqi believes that no one knows his height yet, so it will not be a premium.
In other words, whether it is Peterson or Heinesworth, they can quickly improve the strength of Green Bay Packers by one level or even more.
Early on, Lu Yiqi made a list and told Thompson about the needs of the team.
So, what's the result?
Lu Yiqi said lightly, "Peterson went to Philadelphia? Heinesworth used a first-round pick and a four-round pick; Heinesworth went to Washington and re-signed the contract? No contract numbers have been found yet? But it is definitely not high."
"What!" Augustus couldn't help but slapped the table directly? Robert immediately glared at Augustus fiercely and signaled that there were other people in the war room.
Augustus lowered his voice a little? But his temper still couldn't hold back? The sound of anger could be clearly heard, "How can he do it!"
He refers to Thompson.
It is obvious that Heinesworth, which is of good quality and low price, is Green Bay fully capable of signing? There is no problem with the salary cap; so is Peterson, who has great potential? You can sign it at the cost of a first round and a four-round, but what did Thompson choose?
Thompson traded a second pick with two first and second rounds!
Now, there is no suitable choice for the second pick. Even if you choose a rookie, you may not be better than Peterson.
But Lu Yiqi is not surprised at all. Green Bay's tradition has always been the priority of rookies. Even if there are suitable and powerful players in the free agent market, they will consider it again and again - this consideration? Other competitors in the league often flock to the top like hungry tigers and take the lead in completing the signing.
To trade Peterson with two first and four rounds? Or to choose rookies with the second pick, in the eyes of most teams, they must choose the former? But Green Bay Packers are a small number? They often choose the latter.
When Lu Yiqi saw Augustus' angry look? Instead, he felt relaxed. "You don't know which team we are in, and we are mentally prepared, aren't we?"
"It's the same thing that has not been traded with Peterson and Heinesworth. I can understand, but what's going on with the second pick in the upward trading?" Augustus was still angry and glared fiercely, but he was muttering vaguely, without any momentum, just expressing dissatisfaction.
Robert's idea was ahead, and he noticed a detail, "Wait, you only talk about Peterson and Heinesworth, and what about Sharp and Dawkins?"
The free agent market is originally changing, and even if the plan is detailed, it is difficult to achieve success, so you must make many preparations. Lu Yiqi naturally has more than two players listed.
In addition to the Philadelphia Eagles' safety guard Brian Dawkins, there is also the safety guard Darren Sharper of the Minnesota Vikings' opponent in the same district.
Sharp is a veteran who has been in the league for twelve years. At the 1997 draft, the Green Bay Packers selected him with the 60th pick in the second round. After eight seasons in Green Bay, he transferred to the Minnesota Vikings, and in a blink of an eye, he spent four more seasons there, and it was time to renew his contract.
Sharp is a safety guard - You Wei. In fact, his position overlaps with Collins, which is why Lu Yiqi hopes to introduce Dawkins more. However, the free agent market needs to be prepared for a lot of hands, so Lu Yiqi still noticed Sharp. If Sharp can join, then Collins will advance to play the strong guard, and Sharp will serve as You Wei.
Sharp can be regarded as a dedicated blue-collar player. His career has always been very stable. He was shortlisted for the Pro Bowl twice during the Green Bay period and Minnesota period. At critical moments, he was a player who could trust. First, the average level of the offline line was high enough, and secondly, he could burst out energy at critical moments by chance. Although his condition declined due to his age, he was already 34 years old this year, which is indeed a bit difficult for safety.
In fact, according to the historical trajectory, Sharp only lasted for another two years. He was reimbursed for the first season of his career due to a serious injury in the 2010 season, and then he never returned to the arena. However, Sharp's ability is still an important addition to the safety position for the Green Bay Packers-
Judging from the development trajectory of the previous life, Sharp transferred to the New Orleans Saints, not only rejuvenated again and was selected for the Pro Bowl for the fifth time, but also followed the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl and received a Super Bowl championship ring before retiring.
Sharp is not the best choice, but the right choice.
"Huh, there is no movement yet." Lu Yiqi said with a smile, "The players are still considering it, but Thompson is not active enough."
Sharp still hopes to return to Green Bay to retire because of Green Bay because of Green Bay Packers, but Green Bay Packers are very negative in the free agent market and have basically no moves, so Sharp is also struggling. Should he choose other teams instead of having hope for Green Bay?
Chapter completed!