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Packers Will Trade Or Release Barnett

Monty McMahon by Monty McMahon
March 4, 2011
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Nick Barnett
Barnett will be playing elsewhere in 2011.

With the re-signing of [intlink id=”80″ type=”category”]A.J. Hawk[/intlink] and the declaration that [intlink id=”492″ type=”category”]Desmond Bishop[/intlink] is the Green Bay Packers No. 1 inside linebacker, there doesn’t seem to be much room for [intlink id=”139″ type=”category”]Nick Barnett[/intlink] in Green Bay.

The idea that Barnett would compete with Hawk to start opposite Bishop was floated by coach [intlink id=”67″ type=”category”]Mike McCarthy[/intlink], but the thought is ludicrous. Barnett has a salary cap number north of $6 million for the 2011 season and the Packers wouldn’t have signed Hawk to a five-year deal, worth what is believed to be $6-7 million a year, if they didn’t consider him a starter.

The writing is on the wall.

Steve Wyche is reporting Barnett, who, in 2010, suffered his second season-ending injury in three seasons, will either be traded or released.

Trading Barnett won’t happen until a collective bargaining agreement is reached between the NFL and NFL Players Association, but the eight-year veteran could have value because there aren’t that many quality inside or middle linebackers available in free agency.

If Barnett can’t be traded, the Packers would explore releasing him, the source said.

Scratch that.

The Packers won’t explore releasing Barnett. They will release Barnett if the trade market doesn’t develop.

Although Barnett has been a team leader and a solid performer for much of his career in Green Bay, his production has declined in recent seasons. Even when he was healthy, Barnett didn’t play as well as Bishop did after replacing him in the starting lineup.

Certainly, Barnett is a valuable asset, but $6 million a year isn’t a backup’s salary, meaning he’s a luxury the Packers can’t afford. The only question is when the move will be made.

If the right offer presents itself, and the labor negotiations allow it, Barnett could be traded sooner, rather than later. If not, the Packers could bring Barnett to training camp, showcase his talents in the preseason and wait the situation out.

If the Packers do indeed give Barnett the chance to compete with Hawk, or at least give the impression that’s the case, and both players are motivated, it could make Barnett all the more attractive on the trade market. On the other hand, if Barnett comes into camp and starts complaining, like he did about the Super Bowl team photo on Twitter, he’ll quickly turn into an unwelcome distraction.

Something tells me Barnett’s ill-timed Twitter rant about the team photo sealed his fate with the Packers.

I expect them to explore their opportunities as soon as they’re able to and if nothing materializes, release Barnett before camp begins.

Tags: A.J. HawkDesmond BishopGreen Bay PackersNick BarnettNick Barnett
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Comments 13

  1. Avatar for Irish Dan Irish Dan says:
    12 years ago

    I say we get rid of him. He’s not exactly the sort of player that the team has moulded itself into, too self interested and not affordable as a back up. If we can pick up a draft pick for him, all the better.

  2. Avatar for Sarah Sarah says:
    12 years ago

    Yeah this is terribly surprising given his whining temper tantrum about the team photo. Is Ryan Grant next? ;)

    • Avatar for robert robert says:
      12 years ago

      Sure hope so!

  3. Avatar for Sarah Sarah says:
    12 years ago

    Or…Jermichael?

  4. Avatar for Irish Dan Irish Dan says:
    12 years ago

    Jermichael will never go lol.

    Finley is a straight out Hall of Famer who is the key to the Pack becoming a dynasty in my view.

  5. Avatar for Matt Matt says:
    12 years ago

    yeah dont even joke about finley going anywhere. for christ’s sake he’s our ace in the hole, our own megatron. rodgers will never let him leave.

  6. Avatar for Dirty Sanchez Dirty Sanchez says:
    12 years ago

    Barnett’s production has dropped because he’s more suited to be a 4-3 linebacker. I say we trade him and at least get something for him. If we cut him, the Vikings will pick him up.

    Is he saying anything on twitter?

  7. Avatar for iltarion iltarion says:
    12 years ago

    When we release him, we should announce it on Twitter.

  8. Avatar for Boston Boston says:
    12 years ago

    I like Barnett, he was a good Packer for years. Necessary move, but sad to see him go.

  9. Avatar for Tyko Steamboat Tyko Steamboat says:
    12 years ago

    I saw him out on the bar scene at Stadium View during the Redskins game on Oct. 10 (Chillar was there too) and again at a show a few weeks later, he actually bs’d with me for a minute. I think the ViQueens will make a move to get him. He still has speed, but he’s over-priced

  10. Avatar for monica monica says:
    12 years ago

    keep him thats my faviorte player!!!!i meet him here in san diego at charger n packer game and always meet him at training camp n fanfeast my fav player to a diff team NOOOOOOOO

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