Comments on: A.J. Hawk will make almost $11 million in 2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: tuckercarlsonisthevoiceofreason http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985614 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:10:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985614 It’s not a dumb move to re-sign Hawk. What’s dumb is Packer fans insisting he’s a better than average linebacker. He isn’t the biggest draft bust in history (that would be Justin Harrell), but he wasn’t worth the #5 pick and he isn’t as good as you history revisionists are making him out to be.

]]> By: shaggytoodle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985512 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:25:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985512 So the let me get this straight Vikings sign this DLmen that avgs. a little more than a tackle a game per season playing a dozen downs a game and they are signing him because they are giving hima raise cuz they HOPE he produces in the future.

The Pack sign a guy that avg. around 100 tackles a season, hasn’t missed a game due to injury and apparently they don’t know what they are doing.

I understand I am comparing apples to oranges with the position, but its just commical, that people say this is a bad move. Ted Thomspon doesn’t make a lot of bad moves, while this one may raise a few eye brows he does things that DON’T show up the stats like making adjusting the defense. He is one of the best run stopping LBs in the division.

]]> By: tuckercarlsonisthevoiceofreason http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985449 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:28:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985449 Thompson is going to extreme lengths to make sure the Vikings are up against the salary cap. If Hawk gets this kind of deal, Greenway should get $100 million.

]]> By: cameran0804 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985257 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:45:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985257 gbsparks, hawk was a captian all year long you clown!!!! figures another packer fan not knowing anything about the team!! WOW

]]> By: cameran0804 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985253 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:40:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985253 goombar2, this artical has NOTHING to do with the vikings u clown!! your probley one of those closet packer fans like most of you clowns that only talks sh#* when your team is winning!!! and for being such a great deal, why would ANY team pay hawk that much money for a player who is only on the field 2 downs and can’t drop into coverage and cover anyone!!!! you clown!!!

]]> By: jc1958cool http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985245 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:28:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985245 hawk got the last laugh, say good bye to barnett,maybe he can go to the last place purple mud ducks!! for the nay sayers, hawk has not missed a game his whole career!

]]> By: mountaindont http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985223 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:59:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985223 Let`s hear everyone criticize Ted Thompson for over paying Hawk. How many times do you people need to eat crow before you realize the guy knows what he is doing!!

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985209 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:19:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985209 Way overpaid! He is just a two down linebacker! Enjoy your one run to the SB…

]]> By: gbsparks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985187 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:37:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985187 What a bunch of embittered wannabes and never wases.

AJ stepped up during the season, took control of calling out plays, gave 100% and was honored by his teammates by being selected as a captain for the super bowl.

The best GM in the game decided that AJ was worth the price. What are any of you detractors best at?

Yeah, detracting; that’s what I thought.

]]> By: dino2997 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985171 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:32:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985171 Great move, Green Bay, great move. A nice start to your post super bowl hangover.

]]> By: goombar2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985160 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:55:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985160 Oh wow, the short bus (I’m sorry bandwagon) arrived and let off all the viking fans…

The average per yer is 6.75 million… It’s the bonus and where it’s placed making it cap friendly that means he’s going to make the 11 this year. That actually helps up and he’s signed long term.

It was a brilliant deal. I know this is so hard for the vike fans to understand, but this is kinda the exact opposite of what you guys have.

So if you take it that way it should be pretty easy to understand. You guys are losers and we’re winners. See how easy it is?

]]> By: shaggytoodle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985146 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:02:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985146 I don’t understand what everyone is so suprised about as I stated in the Hawk cut thread.
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shaggytoodle says:
Mar 3, 2011 4:01 PM
He now has a deal with GB 6 Mil a season about 10 Mil gur.

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I am guessing GB made his salary from his orignal contract for next year his, guranteed money.

]]> By: terrellblowens http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985140 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:50:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985140 He’s an average linebacker that got too much money, but I guess the Packers wanted continuity on their defense, especially at inside backer, which makes sense. If it ain’t broke…

]]> By: packerbacker12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985137 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:47:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985137 To those who are saying he is overpaid, how about you quit looking at how he has done in the past and look at what he has done this season. He stepped in when the Packers needed him and he became a leader.

So don’t spew out the ‘overpaid’ crap because I’m pretty sure Thompson knows what he is doing. Hell some people thought he overpaid for Charles Woodson back when he signed him in ’06 but look at what he has done.

]]> By: tramonisland http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985101 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:57:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985101 krow101 says:
Mar 7, 2011 9:53 PM
Mediocre pays well in Green Bay.
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So in that case mediocre also wins SUPER BOWLS in Green Bay!

]]> By: mountaindont http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985096 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:53:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985096 Even if the Packers didn`t bring him back he would still be in good shape financially. He could just fall back on his career as a runway model.

]]> By: rickincali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985094 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:52:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985094 I would never have paid him this kind of money. I would be willing to bet that this guy made more tackles after 5 yard gains that should have been stuffed for less, than any other inside backer in the league. He is average at best in coverage and “he is what he is” as far as upside. It’s good to be a marginally skilled white guy playing in GB.

]]> By: virusgvr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985084 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:42:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985084 Oh man!!! I am just trying to find a career type job where I can make 35 grand a year. 35 million would be great, but 35k would be just fine.

]]> By: buckybadger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985081 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:39:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985081 @13xworldchamps , the guys coming of IR are like having two draft classes this year.

]]> By: buckybadger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985079 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:37:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985079 AJ was solid once he moved in the middle and got a feel for the position. He called the defenses well and has a high football IQ. He is a liability in the pass but is pretty solid against the run. He is also pretty sturdy as I don’t think he has missed much time at all in his career. Its basically a 3 year deal and it looks good to the rest of team that Thompson is rewarding the players he drafted. Might not always be the most desirable place to live but if the job is good I think players will enjoy it. Winning Lombardi Trophy’s makes the 3 months in suburbia seem pretty nice.

]]> By: ejmat2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985076 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:32:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985076 I’m not going to say anything negative about the amount of money Hawk is getting. I personally think he’s a good LB. I don’t know if he’s worth that much but the Packers have every right to pay him what they think he’s worth.

What I will say is I’m glad they paid him this so now the Packer fans that have spoken a bunch of crap that the Packers wouldn’t pay anyone that much and compared it to the Greenway tender now can shut their holes.

]]> By: fdromanowski http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985067 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:22:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985067 For all of the haters…
The Packers just won the Super Bowl. AJ was/has been a solid starting LB since he was drafted. He played through injuries and covered Barnett’s unaggressive @ss. Hawk has been taking on blockers that Barnett wouldn’t for years. This year he had another headbanger in there with him, so he could make plays. He was 2nd in the NFL among LBs in passes defensed. Greenway is an injury waiting to happen, and Hawk hasn’t missed a game.
WORTH IT!

]]> By: p4ck3r5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985065 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:20:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985065 hot damn..i didnt think they’ll pay him this much..dude better play good or he’ll be cut..

]]> By: karlpk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985061 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:08:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985061 The Packers D got a lot better when AJ became MLB – It was an unexpected but very happy circumstance. I’m not sure what’s underpaid or overpaid in that league but I am very happy he’s been signed. I think that D has not seen its best days yet and look forward to all those bodies vying to get on the field next year. They’re going to be tough to score on.

]]> By: radrntn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985060 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:08:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985060 now it looks like we got wimbley for a bargain

]]> By: krow101 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985053 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:53:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985053 Mediocre pays well in Green Bay.

]]> By: packerzman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985042 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:31:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985042 and for those who think he is a 2 down backer…he has come a LONG way in his pass coverage abilities over the last 2 years and tied for the league lead in LB INTs with 3…i would say the Packers are set at inside LB for years to come as Hawk and Desmond Bishop developed into one of the better pairs of inside LBs in football this year.

]]> By: snnyjcbs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985041 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:26:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985041 Stupid is as stupid does, eight million having to be paid out when there might not be any games played in 2011. Add in that type of money for a part time backer and crazy comes to mind.

It is tough though, there are not to many teams like the Raiders that can get a bunch of top tier players to sign long term deals without having to pay out a dime in signing bonus.

]]> By: packerzman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985039 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:24:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985039 after being 2nd on the team in tackles in 2008 and 2009…he led the team in tackles in 2010 with 112..was a starting inside linebacker on a super bowl winning defense.. and most important of all hasnt missed a game due to injury since he came into the league. his contract isnt necessarily that bad to the cap considering they’ll let injury prone nick barnett walk

]]> By: mvpolamalu http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/a-j-hawk-will-get-almost-11-million-in-2011/#comment-985036 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:22:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=115665#comment-985036 Raiderapologist that could be raised to 30 million a year with a 4.3 40

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