Let’s admit it, few tears were shed by Green Bay Packers fans over the announcement that Micah Hyde had signed as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills. It’ a five-year deal for $30 million, with $14 million guaranteed.
But I keep thinking about it: the Packers are thought to be in desperate need of bolstering their cornerback corps. So they let a veteran entering his prime walk? Hyde has four years’ experience with Green Bay’s defensive system, is a very versatile player, a fine tackler, a playmaker, one who has improved every year, one who has been injury-resistant, one who has performed consistently and competently, and one who did not command a high salary.