1058 Plenty of money
Rogers was a little embarrassed.
Because he actually shook his belief, it seemed to have let down the coach's unconditional trust. He didn't know how to face the coach now, and he was a little embarrassed, "Sorry, coach... I... uh... I was indeed a little worried just now, because my agent said..."
"Ha. I understand." Lu Yiqi did not ask Rogers to continue, "Your agent is for your interests, and I am for the interests of the team. The starting points are different, the angles and opinions are naturally different. But I need you to believe me, your interests are consistent with the interests of the team."
Lu Yiqi's calmness and honesty made Rogers even more ashamed, and he murmured to himself without knowing what to say, "Well, coach, I understand."
"Aron, don't feel embarrassed." Lu Yiqi seemed to be able to see through Rogers's idea. "What you should do is to take a good rest and relax in the offseason first, then seriously engage in offseason training, truly make yourself stronger and continue to grow, proving that my trust is correct, do you understand?"
"Yeah." Rogers nodded heavily, "Coach, I get it."
When he hung up the phone, Rodgers's vision became firmer again. In the coach, he not only learned how to grow into a better player, but also learned how to grow into a better man.
External receiver?
With the Green Bay Packers' wide receiver lineup already having strong strength, the coach still chose a tight end and a slot wide receiver, which also means that the coach has a new idea of the offensive tactics passing line system, and he needs to prepare in advance.
On the tactical level, no one in the entire team can keep up with the coach's thinking speed. Rodgers always has countless things to learn, but at this time, Rodgers did not feel worried, but instead was eager to try. Can offseason training start early?
Rogers is already full of energy now!
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The 2009 draft officially came to an end, and the smoke of the new season also spread early, from the free agent market to the draft. After the draft ended, the third wave of competition will come again.
When major news media summarized the 2009 draft, Green Bay Packers undoubtedly became the biggest winner!
Through a 32nd pick and 64th pick in the first round of 2009, and a 32nd pick in the second round of 2010 and 3rd pick in the third round of 2011, a total of four signings. In the end, Green Bay Packaging Industry Magical Magic won the second pick in the first round of 2009, including the ninth pick in the first round of 2009 and the 72nd pick in the third round. It is no exaggeration to say that the value of the signing has doubled or even tripled!
It can be said that it is a huge fortune! Not only did it reverse the tradition of the defending champion's low-key and introvertedness in the draft, but it also recruited soldiers in a high-profile manner, becoming the target of public criticism and announced its ambition for defending the title early!
More importantly, the Green Bay Packers selected a total of 11 players, second only to the twelve players of the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys, successfully strengthening the position they urgently needed. The draft strategy was clear and complete, truly demonstrating the team's determination to build the entire tactical system.
If the value of the draft is Thompson's credit, then the content of the draft is Lu Yiqi's credit.
First of all, on the offensive front line, two offensive tackles, one offensive guards, and one center, Green Bay Packers replaced their pocket protection with a practical and high-energy method, which is undoubtedly the top priority of the offseason; however, if you miss out on top players such as Jason Smith and Andre Smith, you can only wait for the test of the new season.
Secondly, in the offensive group, one running back, one tight end, and one quarterback, which further enriches the offensive weapons of the Green Bay Packers. In the new season, the team's offensive group is definitely looking forward to.
Again, on the defensive front line, a linebacker and a defensive end are actually necessary to supplement and replace the defensive front line, but the Green Bay Packers chose to advance step by step slowly, which is undoubtedly a wise choice.
Finally, there are two cornerbacks on the second line, which is also the most puzzling part of all draft picks. Although Harris's condition is declining and needs to be supplemented by substitutes, giving up safety and choosing cornerbacks does not look like Lu Yiqi's tactical style.
However, the joining of the above eleven rookies truly demonstrates the fangs of the defending champion, and they are still full of expectations for the new season.
Of course, the other 31 teams will not sit still and wait for death. They also have ambitions and can see clues from the fierce competition in the draft. Ten transactions appeared in the first round alone, including five complex transactions involving multiple parties.
The second and third days of the draft were still busy, with a total of 72 trades. The New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys had the most draft picks, and the New York Jets had the least draft picks. You can clearly feel the initiative of all teams by looking at the overall situation.
In the end, the No. 1 pick was quarterback Matthew Stafford, selected by the Detroit Lions, and the Non-Ignore Mr. Ryan Sukup (ryan-op), the Kansas Chiefs' kicker, with a total of 256 rookies joining the league, announcing the end of the draft.
After the draft, the free agent market is raucous again, because the teams need to summarize the gains and losses of their draft, and then return to the free agent market to make up for the gaps and omissions, creating a complete team to welcome the new season - although not every team can do it.
This year is known as the junior year of the draft. Similarly, the free agent market also lacks heavyweight big fish, and the main focus is all from the quarterback position. But this time it is not because of the transfer of top-notch and excellent quarterbacks, but... the bloody drama with messy appearances appeared again, after the second consecutive year since 2008!
The first to appear was Jay Cutler.
The quarterback, who was later known as a "good friend of Green Bay Packers" and "a spy installed in the Chicago team in Green Bay", finally left the Denver Broncos to join the Chicago Bears.
Cutler's life in Denver was not happy. After the offseason contract renewal negotiations collapsed this year, Cutler took the initiative to request a transfer. In the end, the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears reached a series of agreements. Cutler transferred to Chicago, while Chicago fifth-year quarterback Kyle Orton went to Denver.
The deal was very unpleasant, and the atmosphere between the players and the team was not good. Rumors of gossip were flying all over the sky, and it could be said that it ended up in disagreement.
Chapter completed!