But devising an effective plan to fill these holes is a multi-pronged process that will combine our front office’s ability to sign moderately-priced free agents and draft prospects that can hit the ground running.
But make no mistake: GM Ted Thompson remains someone who will continue focusing on the draft as his primary method of reinforcing the roster until further notice.
Yes, releasing the likes of Sam Shields and James Starks from their respective contracts does put the Packers at nearly $43 million under the salary cap, but an old leopard doesn’t change his spots overnight.