Hawk CUT, then re-signs

Post #1 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:22 pm

Bye bye AJ.

Wilford Brimley · Post #2 » by **Wilford Brimley** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:23 pm

Post #3 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:24 pm

Icness was right in that apparently he wasn't willing to restructure his deal.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #4 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:25 pm

It's funny that he is scheduled to sign autographs for the Super Bowl DVD release next tuesday, haha.

Wilford Brimley · Post #5 » by **Wilford Brimley** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:27 pm

AdamSchefter Keep in mind that AJ Hawk had $10.5 million escalator, so Packers wanted to clear it from their books. New deal still could be in line now.

Aaron It Out · Post #6 » by **Aaron It Out** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:36 pm

Wilford Brimley wrote:

AdamSchefter Keep in mind that AJ Hawk had $10.5 million escalator, so Packers wanted to clear it from their books. New deal still could be in line now.

Hope so. He's no superstar but losing a captain is never good, especially after winning the Super Bowl.

RiotPunch · Post #7 » by **RiotPunch** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:44 pm

Whoa...

Maybe Casey Matthews is a possibility after all.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #8 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:45 pm

packers Green Bay Packers
Packers release LB A.J. Hawk, TE Donald Lee & S Derrick Martin. Hawk decision "the business side," said GM Thompson: http://pckrs.com/wdtt

Maybe update the thread title.

Glad to see Donald Lee gone btw.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #9 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:49 pm

Who knows if they had any negotiations but if Hawk wasn't willing to compromise on his end then that's pretty stupid on his part.

It does feel pretty **** to have to cut someone who was a starter on a team that just won the Super Bowl.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #10 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:49 pm

TT says they are still hoping to sign Hawk.

http://www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/TomSilverstein/~XYSOj

Thompson on Hawk: “With A.J., the business side of the game is driving this decision. We’re hopeful that we can continue to work with A.J. to have him be a part of our team in the future.”

Kerb Hohl · Post #11 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:51 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:Who knows if they had any negotiations but if Hawk wasn't willing to compromise on his end then that's pretty stupid on his part.

It does feel pretty **** to have to cut someone who was a starter on a team that just won the Super Bowl.

Well I mean here are his choices if he wants money:

1. The Packers take the 10.5 million and keep him for his final year.

2. He re-signs with no open market. I assume the Packers' extension offer was nice but not great given that he isn't THAT good.

3. He waits for the 10.5, they say no, and he at least can test the FA waters.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #12 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:57 pm

I'm guess I'm thinking a bit selfishly in that I want would like him on the team next year. We all saw this year that nothing is more important in a 3-4 defense than having good depth at LB.

RiotPunch · Post #13 » by **RiotPunch** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:58 pm

Listened to Wilde on the radio saying that the Packers are still trying to work a deal with A.J. He also said that he was going to call Hawk after being on the radio. Hopefully he'll drop by an give us the scoop.

JayMKE · Post #14 » by **JayMKE** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:06 pm

I wouldn't mind him back for cheap but I wouldn't be upset if they look at other options.

Captain Erv · Post #15 » by **Captain Erv** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:09 pm

Silverstein thinks 70/30 a deal will be worked out. Indicated TT's comments on Martin and Lee made it seem they weren't looking to bring them back.

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #16 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:09 pm

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
A.J. Hawk's brother-in-law weighs in. RT @BQ9: What a great way to repay the captain of your defense who helped you win a super bowl.

Quinn sounds like one of Favre's disgruntled (meth head) relatives.

Captain Erv · Post #17 » by **Captain Erv** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:11 pm

Don't make me file a complaint with your manager at Burger King, Brady.

Wilford Brimley · Post #18 » by **Wilford Brimley** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:12 pm

Packers' Wednesday moves saved $13.55 million: Hawk - $10.5M, Lee - $2.2M, Martin - $850K. http://bit.ly/foVzHS

chuckleslove · Post #19 » by **chuckleslove** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:30 pm

Not that I needed any further confirmation but Brady Quinn is an idiot, never liked him one bit.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #20 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Wed Mar 2, 2011 11:34 pm

LOL at Brady Quinn. Let us know when you get off the bench moron.