ESPN is reporting that the Packers are interested in trading for Browns center Jeff Faine. Faine was the 21st overall pick in 2003 and is only scheduled to make $550,000 this season. Faine asked Cleveland if he could see a trade after the signing of LeCharles Bentley. I hope TT makes a strong push for him. Don't see why he wouldn't. He's cheap and that's how TT likes it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>He's cheap and that's how TT likes it.</div> First thing he's going to ask for is a contract upgrade...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (porky88)</div><div class='quotemain'>I hope TT makes a strong push for him. Don't see why he wouldn't. He's cheap and that's how TT likes it.</div> That's barely above the league minimum, but that's Javon Walker type money, so Faine should take the deal, shut his mouth and be grateful that he gets to play for the great Green Bay Packers. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pack Attack)</div><div class='quotemain'>First thing he's going to ask for is a contract upgrade...</div> If the greedy bastard asks for a raise, I'm sure Brett could squash his request with one honest answer to the press.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>If the greedy bastard asks for a raise, I'm sure Brett could squash his request with one honest answer to the press.</div> I love all of the "Packers Love" on this board lately... I was stating the obvious with my comments. A $550,000 salary for a young, former first round pick is not a lot of money. The guy probably deserves and would get a raise if the Packers signed him. The original comment was that Ted Thompson could get him "on the cheap." I was simply stating that he's not going to sign with the Packers under the terms of his original deal.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pack Attack)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>If the greedy bastard asks for a raise, I'm sure Brett could squash his request with one honest answer to the press.</div> I love all of the "Packers Love" on this board lately... I was stating the obvious with my comments. A $550,000 salary for a young, former first round pick is not a lot of money. The guy probably deserves and would get a raise if the Packers signed him. The original comment was that Ted Thompson could get him "on the cheap." I was simply stating that he's not going to sign with the Packers under the terms of his original deal.</div> Yeah like you said the Packer "love" must be at an all time high.. Let's face it.. Ted Thompson is cheap... Even if Faine does get a new contract it's not going to be anything real big. He'll probably raise his salary but I wouldn't count on anything more than 1.5 mill a year for Faine and that's probably pushing it with TT. Insider says Faine wants out because of the Bentley signing and not because of money. The Eagles are also interested.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale)</div><div class='quotemain'>That's barely above the league minimum, but that's Javon Walker type money, so Faine should take the deal, shut his mouth and be grateful that he gets to play for the great Green Bay Packers.</div> Yo you ever agree to disagree? Walker wasn't even brought up in this topic.. We have different opinions on about how contracts should be handled. I respect yours but you obviously don't respect mine. :rollseyes:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (porky88)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yo you ever agree to disagree? Walker wasn't even brought up in this topic.. We have different opinions on about how contracts should be handled. I respect yours but you obviously don't respect mine. :rollseyes:</div> Porky, take a deep breath. It'll be okay. I respect your opinion, even if it is wrong, but you should know that, as a Guardian of the Gridiron, I must shine the light of truth into all corners of the forums. Besides, this is a message board. It's very existance is an invitation for me to express my opinion. I find it somewhat presumptuous for you to assume that because you have told me that you disagree with my opinion that I shouldn't express it anymore. Part of this topic regards the fact that Faine's salary is pleasing to the Packers which makes him more attractive, so I feel that, since Javon Walker makes an almost identical salary working for the same team, it makes my point pertinent. However, I totally understand your defensiveness. I often encounter that when the person I'm debating realizes that I'm right, but doesn't want to admit it. It's cool.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale)</div><div class='quotemain'>Porky, take a deep breath. It'll be okay. I respect your opinion, even if it is wrong, but you should know that, as a Guardian of the Gridiron, I must shine the light of truth into all corners of the forums. Besides, this is a message board. It's very existance is an invitation for me to express my opinion. I find it somewhat presumptuous for you to assume that because you have told me that you disagree with my opinion that I shouldn't express it anymore. Part of this topic regards the fact that Faine's salary is pleasing to the Packers which makes him more attractive, so I feel that, since Javon Walker makes an almost identical salary working for the same team, it makes my point pertinent. However, I totally understand your defensiveness. I often encounter that when the person I'm debating realizes that I'm right, but doesn't want to admit it. It's cool.</div> whoa now your opinion is just sounding a bit ignorant. I didn't know the board worked like that? Your right and I'm wrong? Last I checked there is no right answer to this question. This isn't a 2+2=4. Or how many yards did Barry Sanders rush for? This is how would you handle a contract situation? I disagree with Walker's approach. I rather have him take a similar approach to what Marvin Harrison did. I'm not saying Walker shouldn't get paid.. I'm saying he should try to get paid by taking a different approach. I can understand he feels cheated by his QB. I don't condone what Favre said but he said. I look at how Walker has handled the situation. Hired an Agent to redo his deal. Made a Threat to Hold Out and went very public with it instead of keeping it under wraps Didn't Hold Out Unfortunately he got hurt Fired His Agent Hired a new one Went to ESPN and asked to be released or traded Threatening to retire Has his Step Father speaking for him now (Even his Step Dad said it?s ridiculous how much he hates the Packers) I disagree with how he's handling this. If he was a man he'd go to Thompson and Mike McCarthy and say I feel like I've been cheated. I feel like my QB broke a sacred rule and I feel I've put in the hard work to earn a new deal and your ignoring it. So I would like you guys to put me on the trade block? I think it's pretty sad when the first time Ted Thompson or Mike McCarthy heard about Walkers issue to be traded or released it was news to them.
So, you say that I'm ignorant because I merely suggest that I'm right and your wrong, but you can sit in judgement of Javon Walker and dispute his manhood because he isn't handling his contract dispute in the manner you think that he should. Is that fair? You see, this is why some folks (namely me) have been annointed Guardian of the Gridiron and others have not. I hope Jeff Faine is smart enough to sign with any other team that doesn't have a GM who thinks that riding a ten year old kid's bike during training camp is an adequate signing bonus.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale)</div><div class='quotemain'>So, you say that I'm ignorant because I merely suggest that I'm right and your wrong, but you can sit in judgement of Javon Walker and dispute his manhood because he isn't handling his contract dispute in the manner you think that he should. Is that fair? You see, this is why some folks (namely me) have been annointed Guardian of the Gridiron and others have not. I hope Jeff Faine is smart enough to sign with any other team that doesn't have a GM who thinks that riding a ten year old kid's bike during training camp is an adequate signing bonus.</div> I suggested that your opinion was ignorant... You stated your right and I'm wrong about something that there is no right answer. Just opinions... hmmmm... Who anointed you Guardian of the Gridiron? I must've missed the NFL Films presents special... Next time it?s on please pm me and let me know. I?d like to see the great ceremony.. I never said you were wrong. I never said I disrespect your opinion.. I never said I disrespect Javon Walker. I said I would go about this in a different manner. What's so bad about that? What's so bad about handling your business with your bosses behind closed doors. Yes the media will eventually get it but it's better to let your boss no your plans before hand instead of whining to a media source first.. The bike riding goes back before Thompson even got here by the way. Shouldn't the Guardian know that? EDIT: I'm not sure if this is true or not but I guess Walker made a statement and said he'd be cancer to the Packers if they force him to come in. If that is true.. WOW... reall classy guy..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale)</div><div class='quotemain'>So, you say that I'm ignorant because I merely suggest that I'm right and your wrong, but you can sit in judgement of Javon Walker and dispute his manhood because he isn't handling his contract dispute in the manner you think that he should. Is that fair? You see, this is why some folks (namely me) have been annointed Guardian of the Gridiron and others have not. I hope Jeff Faine is smart enough to sign with any other team that doesn't have a GM who thinks that riding a ten year old kid's bike during training camp is an adequate signing bonus.</div> You should really know exactly what your talking about before making comments about the bike tradition, The Bike Tradition is a way the Packers give back to their community and fans by letting children meet the packers, get autographs etc. Tha aside The Packers management Is VERY BAD I cannot Stand Ted Thomspon whatsoever and until his recent sit on his ASS session I was beginning to come around a little. But He did handle the Walker situation very well by not caving in. Walker has proclaimed that if not traded he wil become cancerous in the organization, he also says he doesn't fill accepted into certain "Cliques" of players and says thats another reason he wants out. When Walker Came back last year I was happy and didn't think bad of him at all anymore until his new holdout, IF the guy would handle it a different way then I woulden't be upset. Ship his mouthing ass to Texas or Denver for all I care im sick of the shit from this terd with a Cancerous attitude and ONE good year under his belt along with a serious knee injury he should be a real a ASSet to whomever wants him.
C'mon guys, lighten up a little. I think your cheeseheads might be on a little too tight. I'm fully aware of the history behind the bikes. Porky, I can't find any evidence of Walker's "cancer" statement. I looked at espn.com and sportsillustrated.com plus googling some Packers' sites and don't see anything. Could you post a link to your source? I am surprised at the disdain for Javon. What exactly has he done besides let his displeasure with the Packers be known? He never actually held out. I thought honesty was valued in Packerland. Can't we commend him for telling us how he honestly feels?
I'm not sure where FP heard his report from but I heard it on the radio. If it is indeed true the Paper will have something to say about it Friday or Satuarday and I'll be sure to post a link. I really hope it's not true though. I still think Walker is bluffing and can be a productive WR this. If it is true he really continues to prove my point on how he's handeling the situation completely the wrong way.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (porky88)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm not sure where FP heard his report from but I heard it on the radio. If it is indeed true the Paper will have something to say about it Friday or Satuarday and I'll be sure to post a link. I really hope it's not true though. I still think Walker is bluffing and can be a productive WR this. If it is true he really continues to prove my point on how he's handeling the situation completely the wrong way.</div> Or, it could be something said, in frustration. Then again, the Packers don't pay Javon Walker to be a human being, so how dare he?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (porky88)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm not sure where FP heard his report from but I heard it on the radio. If it is indeed true the Paper will have something to say about it Friday or Satuarday and I'll be sure to post a link. I really hope it's not true though. I still think Walker is bluffing and can be a productive WR this. If it is true he really continues to prove my point on how he's handeling the situation completely the wrong way.</div> Or, it could be something said, in frustration. Then again, the Packers don't pay Javon Walker to be a human being, so how dare he?</div> Oh yeah we all know 1.15 mill will make you starve to death... :rollseyes: I think he can make due for this year.. Green Bay did pay this guy a huge signing bonus his rookie year and he did close to nothing..
