oldtimer 8,686 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Usually when HC's or GM move from team to team they bring some familiar talent with them. Thats why I put this in CTO. seems the Packers have released LB Brad Jones. Granted he is not spectacular but seems to be solid. Maybe even more enticing is that there are rumors AJ Hawk will be released as well . AJ most likely would be too expensive tho. Also possible are CBs Tramon Williams & Davon House. would not be surprised if 1 or more pay a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kychief 239 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I could see that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 AJ Hawk released http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474100/article/green-bay-packers-release-aj-hawk-after-9-seasons The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday they have cut linebacker A.J. Hawk. The inside linebacker ranks first in franchise history with 1,118 tackles. "I spent nine great years in Green Bay," Hawk said in a team statement. "I had awesome teammates and coaches and a great medical staff and equipment staff. Many of them have become my closest friends. We won a ton of games, as well as a Super Bowl, and I loved everything about playing for one of the greatest franchises in all of sports. "The fans in Green Bay are incredible. Between playing at Lambeau Field as well as seeing them on the road, they always supported us. I am looking forward to my next opportunity in the NFL, but I'll always cherish my years as a Green Bay Packer." Hawk is currently recovering from surgery to remove bone spurs in his ankle. Cutting the 2006 No. 5 overall pick saves the Packers $3.5 million on the salary cap. The 31-year-old has not played well in recent seasons. His struggles were one of a plethora of reasons Green Bay moved Clay Matthews inside at times in 2014. The move thrusts even more questions on the Packers' inside linebacker position, which was an area of need even before this transaction. There is always a chance the Packers bring the veteran back on a much lower deal, but after reading Hawk's comments it appears the Packers are ready to move on. Hawk's release comes less than a week after general manager Ted Thompson clipped fellow inside linebacker Brad Jones. The Packers will focus on the inside backer position in free agency and through the NFL draft. The release of two inside linebackers indicates that Matthews should play inside even more next year, despite coach Mike McCarthy's proclamation that he's best on the outside. Green Bay clearly wasn't going to enter 2015 with the same core that faltered last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead 1,070 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 A hawk that plays like a dove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 not beating a drum but history proves that GM's & HC feel comfy with their old players that they had success with. If GB does not resign him cheaper. I'd bet a dollar to your donut he comes to KC for a look see. Fun Fact AJ is Brady Quinn's Bro n Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead 1,070 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 not beating a drum but history proves that GM's & HC feel comfy with their old players that they had success with. If GB does not resign him cheaper. I'd bet a dollar to your donut he comes to KC for a look see. Fun Fact AJ is Brady Quinn's Bro n Law cheap would be ok. keep our expectations low and hope for a 4th round linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 does he have anything left to offer, or would this be like when we signed zack thomas a few seasons back and he never even made it on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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