Packers slap tag on Williams

nerdmann · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 57

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Packers slap tag on Williams
By Todd Korth
packrepted@aol.com
Posted Feb 20, 2008

Corey Williams

Defensive tackle named as 'franchise player,' Franks released

Corey Williams, whom many felt would leave the Packers via free agency
this season, was named as the team's franchise player today. The Packers
also parted ways with veteran tight end Bubba Franks in a cost-cutting move.
Williams was scheduled to become a free agent on Feb. 29, but the
Packers essentially took him off the market by making a one-year contract
tender offer at the defensive tackle franchise number set by the NFL. It is
believed that number is $6.4 million for a defensive tackle, the average of
the top 10 highest paid players at that position in 2007. The Packers
maintain a right of first refusal to match any team's offer received by
Williams.

By placing the franchise tag on Williams, the Packers also buy more
time to negotiate a long-term deal with Williams, who is entering his fifth
season in Green Bay.

Williams played in all 16 regular season games and both playoff games.
He had nine starts in the regular season, setting career highs with 51
tackles (32 solo). He tied his career high with seven sacks. He also started
both playoff games.

"Corey is a good young football player and has been a consistent
performer for our team," said Packers general manager Ted Thompson.

If Williams would have been allowed to depart through free agency, he
probably would have commanded a deal similar to the one that Detroit's Cory
Redding received last season - 7 years, $49 million.

Franks, selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft by Green
Bay, likely was released in a a salary cap move. He was due a base salary of
$3 million for 2008 and his production has dropped in recent seasons.

Franks, however, finished his Green Bay career as one of the most
productive tight ends in franchise history. He played in 114 games for the
Packers and made 94 starts. Franks had a total of 256 catches and 2,300
career receiving yards. His 32 touchdown receptions are tied for 10th on the
franchise's all-time list.

"We thank Bubba for everything he has given to our franchise," said
Thompson. "He was a productive player on the field, a good teammate in the
locker room and a fine representative of the Packers in the Green Bay
community."

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Geoff Blankenmeyer · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

nerdmann wrote:

> http://gnb.scout.com/2/730594.html
>
> Packers slap tag on Williams
> By Todd Korth
> packrepted@aol.com
> Posted Feb 20, 2008
>
>
> Corey Williams
>
> Defensive tackle named as 'franchise player,' Franks released
>
> Corey Williams, whom many felt would leave the Packers via free agency
> this season, was named as the team's franchise player today. The Packers
> also parted ways with veteran tight end Bubba Franks in a cost-cutting move.
> Williams was scheduled to become a free agent on Feb. 29, but the
> Packers essentially took him off the market by making a one-year contract
> tender offer at the defensive tackle franchise number set by the NFL. It is
> believed that number is $6.4 million for a defensive tackle, the average of
> the top 10 highest paid players at that position in 2007. The Packers
> maintain a right of first refusal to match any team's offer received by
> Williams.
>
> By placing the franchise tag on Williams, the Packers also buy more
> time to negotiate a long-term deal with Williams, who is entering his fifth
> season in Green Bay.
>
> Williams played in all 16 regular season games and both playoff games.
> He had nine starts in the regular season, setting career highs with 51
> tackles (32 solo). He tied his career high with seven sacks. He also started
> both playoff games.
>
> "Corey is a good young football player and has been a consistent
> performer for our team," said Packers general manager Ted Thompson.
>
And just as important he's not a Clitoris " I play when I want to" Hunt
>
> Franks, selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft by Green
> Bay, likely was released in a a salary cap move. He was due a base salary of
> $3 million for 2008 and his production has dropped in recent seasons.

Franks' only value was as a third OT. He doesn't seem to possess the
ability to sit down in Brett's line of vision as an avoid the sack last
option target that Chmura did so well. Vertical threat? I could fall
down faster. Goombye.

nerdmann · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 57

> Franks' only value was as a third OT. He doesn't seem to possess the
> ability to sit down in Brett's line of vision as an avoid the sack last
> option target that Chmura did so well. Vertical threat? I could fall
> down faster. Goombye.

NERD: yeah MM has never seemed to want him.
nerdmann

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