Source: Packers will look to trade Barnett

Wilford Brimley · Post #1 » by **Wilford Brimley** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 10:56 pm

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8 ... _headlines

I will LOL if we get more than a 4th round pick.

Greatness · Post #2 » by **Greatness** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 10:58 pm

About time

Ayt · Post #3 » by **Ayt** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:11 pm

4th or better.

I've defended him over the years because I thought he was better than he was given credit, but I understand the idea of trading him. Still, I think Packer fans should be happy with what he has given over the years. If you were to take a child on your knee and talk about the MLB play in GB over the years, Barnett would not be a joke.

Greatness · Post #4 » by **Greatness** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:12 pm

I would LOVE a 3rd, but I think realistically we're looking at a 4th

WRau1 · Post #5 » by **WRau1** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:35 pm

Best part about this story is the comments on the bottom page of the link.

OBF-MKE · Post #6 » by **OBF-MKE** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:42 pm

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #7 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:51 pm

LOL at anyone willing to give us a pick for him. Giving TT even more ammo would be great, regardless of where the pick is.

Ayt · Post #8 » by **Ayt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:03 am

PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:LOL at anyone willing to give us a pick for him. Giving TT even more ammo would be great, regardless of where the pick is.

Barnett is still a damn good LB. IDK what his contract would look like for a team after a trade, but if it is reasonable Barnett would be a solid starter at MLB or WLB.

Ayt · Post #9 » by **Ayt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:06 am

WRau1 wrote:Best part about this story is the comments on the bottom page of the link.

Dude has gotten so much hate. If he had been our MLB during the mid-90's he'd be loved, IMO.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #10 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:14 am

Ayt wrote:
PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:LOL at anyone willing to give us a pick for him. Giving TT even more ammo would be great, regardless of where the pick is.

Barnett is still a damn good LB. IDK what his contract would look like for a team after a trade, but if it is reasonable Barnett would be a solid starter at MLB or WLB.

He's injury prone, will be 30 by the start of the season, and he's average at best when fully healthy. He's also got an inflated ego. I can't see a team willing to give much up for him, but I hope they do.

ClassicJack · Post #11 » by **ClassicJack** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:21 am

I definitely understand the desire to trade him with Bishop and Hawk locked up but I also agree with Ayt that he has gotten a horrible rap here for some reason. I really don't get the hate for him. So what if he was outspoken? It all goes back to the whole "shut up and play" mentality that a lot of fans have and it bugs me to no end.

Ayt · Post #12 » by **Ayt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:22 am

IDK. Barnett was pretty damn good the year before last. The NFL trade market is pretty **** up, so I have no idea what we could get for him. He might be worth only a 6th.

Ayt · Post #13 » by **Ayt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:23 am

ClassicJack wrote:I definitely understand the desire to trade him with Bishop and Hawk locked up but I also agree with Ayt that he has gotten a horrible rap here for some reason. I really don't get the hate for him. So what if he was outspoken? It all goes back to the whole "shut up and play" mentality that a lot of fans have and it bugs me to no end.

If I was a player, I'd have a "shut up and blow me" attitude for the fans. :lol:

It is a **** sport for **** sake. I'd totally **** with the media (or go insane).

I'd try to be like Al Harris was in his comments and interviews basically. That dude was awesome.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #14 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:38 am

ClassicJack wrote:I definitely understand the desire to trade him with Bishop and Hawk locked up but I also agree with Ayt that he has gotten a horrible rap here for some reason. I really don't get the hate for him. So what if he was outspoken? It all goes back to the whole "shut up and play" mentality that a lot of fans have and it bugs me to no end.

I think it stems from his celebrations after he tackles a running back that just went for 15 yards. He's always acted like he was a pro bowler when in reality he's just an average LB. He makes starter level money, so if we could move him for a pick or even cut him it would benefit our cap and help us sign some more important players.

OBF-MKE · Post #15 » by **OBF-MKE** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:53 am

I liked Barnett, but Hawk and Bishop are playing at a higher level and are younger and Chillar's versatility means 5.5 for Barnett is far too much.

WiscoKing13 · Post #16 » by **WiscoKing13** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 1:02 am

can the pack pay like 1 or 2 mil of his salary this year, kind of like the trades we see in baseball?? Barnett at 4.5 or 3.5 is a better deal and could involve a third round pick since he's on a better contract.

ClassicJack · Post #17 » by **ClassicJack** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 1:08 am

PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:I think it stems from his celebrations after he tackles a running back that just went for 15 yards. He's always acted like he was a pro bowler when in reality he's just an average LB.

Hyperbole FTW. My issue with Barnett was his inability to stay healthy. When he was out there he was a good player except for the year that he hurt his knee. He was bad even before the injury that year but other than that I thought he was a good MLB for this team.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt wrote:He makes starter level money, so if we could move him for a pick or even cut him it would benefit our cap and help us sign some more important players.

I completely agree with this, which is why I'm completely fine with moving him for whatever we can get.

Ayt · Post #18 » by **Ayt** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 1:47 am

The way I see Barnett was that he was one of our best defensive players other than when he was hurt. Even as recently as 2009 he was a very active MLB.

Still, given the other players we have and the fit for our D, Barnett is not needed. I could see him signing for a veteran defense (Colts?) that needs an active MLB like him with him doing well. He likely has 2-3 good years left in him if healthy.

With a disruptive front 4 in front of him, Barnett can still be a very good MLB.

emunney · Post #19 » by **emunney** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 1:49 am

I would have been fine with whichever two of those guys we kept, but I think Barnett going out makes the most sense.

SugarRay34 · Post #20 » by **SugarRay34** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 2:33 am

Yeah I highly doubt that we will be able to get anything for the guy. His salary is a little outrageous at 6.5 million for a guy that has been injured a lot recently, has some flaws in his game when he is healthy, and is a little too outspoken for some peoples liking. If we can even somehow get a 6th rounder of it, pull the trigger immediately. Otherwise just cut him and good riddance to the guy