Chad Clifton may be a free agent in a few minutes...

[Cajuncowboy]

Could he be a target for Cowboys? I wouldn't mind looking at a replacement for a declining Flo.


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Source: Deal between Packers, Clifton 'unlikely'
By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel

March 4, 2010 9:42 p.m. |(11) Comments

Green Bay - As it stands right now, it appears that in 75 minutes the Green Bay Packers will not have a starting left tackle.

With the clock ticking, the Packers and veteran left tackle Chad Clifton had made little progress during the course of the day and were "unlikely" to reach a deal on a contract extension by 11:01 p.m. CT -- the time when Clifton can hit the open market as arguably the top left tackle, according to a source.

While it's still possible for a deal to be a struck, it would take a radical change in the closing minutes.

Even after the deadline, it's still possible Clifton could return to the Packers. But once it passes, Clifton is free to negotiate with any team.

If Clifton is not signed, the Packers will be left with only Daryn Colledge and T.J. Lang as players that have attempted to protect the blindside of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

 

[Silverstar]

Wasn't Rodgers sacked like 50 times last year?

 

[Hoofbite]

Dude's old isn't he?

 

[LowTech]

Rodgers is probably hoping no deal is reached.

 

[speedkilz88]

He's only one year younger than Flo.

 

[Cajuncowboy]

He's only one year younger than Flo.

I thought he was younger than that. My bad.

 

[Rampage]

I thought he was younger than that. My bad.

 

[JustDezIt]

:laugh2: good work keep em comin

 

[iceberg]

Could he be a target for Cowboys? I wouldn't mind looking at a replacement for a declining Flo.


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The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings Green Bay Packer fans the latest news, notes, analysis and links from around the Web
Source: Deal between Packers, Clifton 'unlikely'
By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel

March 4, 2010 9:42 p.m. |(11) Comments

Green Bay - As it stands right now, it appears that in 75 minutes the Green Bay Packers will not have a starting left tackle.

With the clock ticking, the Packers and veteran left tackle Chad Clifton had made little progress during the course of the day and were "unlikely" to reach a deal on a contract extension by 11:01 p.m. CT -- the time when Clifton can hit the open market as arguably the top left tackle, according to a source.

While it's still possible for a deal to be a struck, it would take a radical change in the closing minutes.

Even after the deadline, it's still possible Clifton could return to the Packers. But once it passes, Clifton is free to negotiate with any team.

If Clifton is not signed, the Packers will be left with only Daryn Colledge and T.J. Lang as players that have attempted to protect the blindside of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

it's times like this i dust off the word WHO and use it willingly.

 

[JustDezIt]

Chad Clifton to visit Commanders
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 5, 2010 1:33 AM ET
Let the teeth-gnashing and Ted Thompson-bashing in Green Bay begin.

Jason Cole of Yahoo! says the Commanders! will host Chad Clifton! for a free agent visit! (We've officially entered the punchy portion of the evening.)

Clifton is reportedly looking for $7 million-per-season, and the Packers are only offering $5 million-per-year. He's 33 years old, but easily the best pass protector on the market.

The Commanders are looking to replace Chris Samuels and may be the only team as desperate for tackle help as the Packers. Plus, they are already overdue to make a free agency splash.

In other words, that teeth gnashing is justified.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

Chad Clifton to visit Commanders
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 5, 2010 1:33 AM ET
Let the teeth-gnashing and Ted Thompson-bashing in Green Bay begin.

Jason Cole of Yahoo! says the Commanders! will host Chad Clifton! for a free agent visit! (We've officially entered the punchy portion of the evening.)

Clifton is reportedly looking for $7 million-per-season, and the Packers are only offering $5 million-per-year. He's 33 years old, but easily the best pass protector on the market.

The Commanders are looking to replace Chris Samuels and may be the only team as desperate for tackle help as the Packers. Plus, they are already overdue to make a free agency splash.

In other words, that teeth gnashing is justified.

Get rid of Vinny, but the stink remains.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

I always say, when your 32 year old franchise left tackle retires, you've got to replace him by signing a 33 year old to an expensive, multi-year contract.

 

[JustDezIt]

I always say, when your 32 year old franchise left tackle retires, you've got to replace him by signing a 33 year old to an expensive, multi-year contract.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Clifton was hurt a lot last year and I do believe that contributed to the Greenbay line being absolutely awful. As I recall, and I could be remembering this all wrong, the O-Line play was better when he was able to be in the lineup but it was nothing to really write home about either way.

This isn't exactly a major upgrade for the Skins but of course if they're only planning to use him for a couple years, and draft a guy to groom behind him, wouldn't be a horrible move for them.

It's not going to be a great move but thats how it goes I guess.

 

[SkinsHokieFan]

Clifton was hurt a lot last year and I do believe that contributed to the Greenbay line being absolutely awful. As I recall, and I could be remembering this all wrong, the O-Line play was better when he was able to be in the lineup but it was nothing to really write home about either way.

This isn't exactly a major upgrade for the Skins but of course if they're only planning to use him for a couple years, and draft a guy to groom behind him, wouldn't be a horrible move for them.

It's not going to be a great move but thats how it goes I guess.

Its a stop gap move so that the Commanders can field an NFL caliber o-line, which didn't happen last year. Clifton played 12 games last year and the GB o-line was much better when he was in then out

There are no 28 year old healthy LT UFA's out there, so Clifton is the best option to fill the role for 2-3 years.

The Commanders won't be starting 5 rookies on the o-line next season either, Clifton gives the team a competent LT to start off until whoever is drafted is ready (whether its at #4 overall or later in the draft)

 

[InmanRoshi]

Also, Clifton is strictly a zone blocking guy and probably doesn't fit the Cowboys/Houck's system.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

Clifton re-signed with the Packers. 3 years, 20 mil, 7.5 guaranteed. That's good news for the Skins IMO.

 

[SkinsHokieFan]

Clifton re-signed with the Packers. 3 years, 20 mil, 7.5 guaranteed. That's good news for the Skins IMO.

I am not sure why anyone considers it "good news" for the Commanders.

The fact is the o-line to end the 2009 season was NOT NFL caliber.

Clifton, while not a 28 year old in his prime elite LT, is a competent NFL caliber LT who would fill a hole.

You can't have 3 rookies starting on the o-line next year, that will be another disaster

 

[silverbear]

You can't have 3 rookies starting on the o-line next year, that will be another disaster

But I, and a lot of my brother Cowboys fans, never get tired of watching another Skins disaster... it's selfish of you to deprive us of that simple pleasure...

 

[T-NMan-41]

Rodgers is probably hoping no deal is reached.

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