There was some talk around the NFL a few seasons ago that Green Bay had a hard time attracting big time free agent talent.
Packers general manager Ted Thompson has attacked that potential problem in a fairly unique way.
Thompson has sent a message to all veteran FA's looking for a position with his Green Bay Packers:
"You're welcome to apply; but be damn sure you're going to do everything that's asked of you and more before you think you're going to stay."
In a nutshell it reads: "We don't want you; we're fine without you."
Which bears the big questions, really.
Are the Packers fine with their roster comprised mainly of fifth-year or below players? Are they fine when most of their 53 man roster's only NFL experience is with those very same Packers?
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