I think it’s bad business to cut decent players to save money when you don’t need to. Sign guys to contracts that you can afford and manage your cap that way.

Injuries aside I personally think the only potential casualty from that list would be Tramon Williams but that means a few young guys stepping up significantly and even then his versatility means there's still a strong case to keep him.

My take on it is that none of these guys, excluding Crosby, are in danger due to salary cap reasons. The only way these guys go is if they show that they can no longer perform or injury.

No rookie is going to replace Daniels. Just not going to happen. Also, Daniels is worth his cap number.

Bulaga is the biggest question mark due to injury. I would almost prefer to see him move to a backup role if one of the new guys can step up. In my mind, it's almost a 100% certainty that he doesn't start all 16 games if he is the starter.

Williams is at risk due to all the new and young talent added in the first few years. This is splitting hairs, but if he is released, it's because the other guys are better, not due to 6 mil of salary cap.

I think there is new regime and Crosby doesn't have too many staunch supporters like MM to keep him around. I see a short tolerance for bad performance.

I think we should hold onto them all if we want best chance to win this year. Almost guaranteed that there will be injuries in all these position groups, and Tramon brings versatility and leadership that can't be replaced.

Personally I just soon see the Packers keep each one of those guys for the 2019 season some more than others. Kenny Clark is the stud on the D-Line now and has been since about week 12 of the 2017 season. But now since the Packers FINALLY added some pieces to help Daniels and Clark on Defense I think the possible benefits of keeping Daniels probably outweigh the $8 million in cap space they gain.

On the O-Line the Packers finally have some depth. I understand Jenkins and Madison are unproven but IMO the O-Line is possibly in the best shape since Lang and Sitton were here and Trettor was backing them up.

NO just NO to Tramon Williams. He's always been one of my favorite players and with the youth on this team in the backend is like a coach on the field. ESPECIALLY with the experience in Pettines scheme ANF King's fragile body.

Extend Crosby? After reading about the Bears having 8 kickers in camp and 6 of the 8 missed 43 yard FG attempts makes me appreciate the ole guy a little more. I'm not sure on an extension though. Lets just worry about 2019 first before we start extending kickers.

Lets not forget a very large reason to keep Daniels and Bulaga for this season and let their respective contracts play out.

If the GBP do not re-sign them and they sign with another NFL team in free agency the GBP will receive compensatory picks commensurate to their contracts, playing time and performance.

If just cut loose for salary cap savings the GBP receive NOTHING.

They would have to absolutely fall off a cliff performance-wise for me to just cut them for cap savings.

As has been mentioned they are proven veteran players and will undoubtedly help the 2019 version of the GBP if they can stay on the field.

Crosby and Williams would probably not garner much interest in free agency and would bring minimal compensatory value.

Both players would get snapped up. Crosby would get a multi year deal somewhere and T.Williams would get offers for a 1 year deal somewhere I’m sure. Both would return compensatory picks which would be key

Bulaga is so solid when he is on the field that it makes no sense to cut him, and makes even less sense to talk about him as a backup. He won't need a ton of reps in training camp. Pick a guy to be the backup and give him a ton of reps.

I don't see anyone on the roster displacing Mike Daniels. He is still the second best player on the defense.

Tramon could be in trouble, but for a net of $4M I think you hold on to him.

The Packers should find another person to compete (beside Ficken) and really put the heat on him. His performance last year in Detriot was totally unacceptable. If there is a cap hit it should be him.

Letting go is so very hard to do but when you boast of a New Culture and a new way of doing things in the FO, you have to make cutting the strings and easier thing to do.
Many here are already on the side of keeping these older and injured veterans and use the cap savings as a reason not to do so. That means as much as you screamed for a New Culture you cannot cut the strings for those who cannot help this team in the new chapter.
The first injury to Bulaga..gone.
Tramon age will demand it.
Daniels competition may necessitate it.
Crosby may kick the door open for another.
What ever the reason to keep them there are reasons to let them go.
You just needs the guts to close the snips.

No way any of these guys should be cut. They all have just 1 year left. Win now teams take these players to the end. If they were going to be cut that should have happened prior to Free agency. Maybe in camp someone like Tramon gets cut because they just have a younger better player but not because of the cap.

I actually think that Lane Taylor is most at risk, followed by Linsley. Pack have cut interior offensive linemen in past.

Don’t see an obvious replacement for Bulaga.

Linsley? He's not going anywhere. He's one of their best offensive lineman. Why would you even think that? Are you a Packer fan?

Linsley, is a very solid player. Taylor another story. Bulaga's injury history worries me the most going into next season. Turner /Spriggs?

All the 4 are still needed until the next draft. There is no solid basis to bank on their replacements being as good or better.

Of all, Daniels is needed to lock down the IDL with Clark as a proven unit that all other pieces revolve around.
Bulaga is so much needed with no evidence any replacement is as good. Until then, it is reckless to cut him to save cap when last year Oline was cause of so many failed drives.

If the have to get cap space, then maybe Crosby if a good kicker is in the wings. But...I can just as easily argue he puts more points up than anyone else.

Actually, I'd like all of them to stay. -- It's the depth issue & veteran leadership issue.
However, Tarynfor12 is correct. -- There are many reasons to move on to other players. -- The new regime needs to consider all reasons. --- Fans don't... for the most part.
Consider this.... A young promising talent on a rookie contract gets cut or lands on the PS (and then gets snapped up by another team) ---- because any of these veterans are kept?

Would love if Taysom Hill were still wearing G&G.

Why isn’t Jimmy Graham on this list?

Since the players mentioned all still play at a high level I find it hard to believe they would be expendable with them being on their last year of contract. Depth is so important on the long NFL season, next off season is when to make these decisions.

Next year we have Dean Lowry, Kenny Clark and Blake Martinez to sign. Probably there won't be cap space to sign all of them. All those veteran players in this article except for Crosby will likely be gone next year, but they are very important if the Packers want to succeed this year.

Bulaga is the only one of these I could agree to if his rehab is way behind before his 2019 salary vests.

Let Daniels go , he will land somewhere else, he won’t be missed.

At this point I would keep all of the players listed in the article. I realize that the team wants to move on with a new message and a new attitude but Daniels, Bulaga and T Williams each bring experience and leadership to their respective position groups.

They can be factors in the development of our younger players and they still contribute effectively on the field. The only possibility I see would be to release Bulaga if he suffers a serious injury during TC. Otherwise he should be our starting RT for As long as he is healthy in 2019. Daniels is a solid to exceptional player on the DL and will be playing for his final contract either in GB or
elsewhere. Williams is valuable depth at both CB and the Safety positions. Crosby is a veteran kicker who will benefit from a second season with his LS and holder.
Thanks, Since '61

If a guy is kept for experience and character let that be just one guy. Not four.

I'd rate Lane as the highest likelihood of being cut, but only if Jenkins shows the capability to start as a rookie.

T. Williams could be cut, if age has caught up with him. Otherwise, GB needs a veteran in the CB room.

If Gary shows a lot of early promise, I could see Daniels as an early to mid-season trade. The thought is similar to Clinton-Dix: get something for a player that will not be re-signed. Again, only if there is a player ready to take his place.

Bulaga is in a stronger position after the draft than before. There is no apparent replacement, unless Jenkins takes the LG position, Cole, the RG position and Turner shows he can handle the RT position. Those would be lofty expectations. Again, I would not see a cut, but rather a trade even for a third day draft pick.

Crosby, possibly if Cole Tracy wows everyone in the pre-season.

if the Packers feel like they have replacements for Daniels and Bulaga, i would definitely explore trade possibilities. it would create cap space if it was for draft capitol next year or add a player at a weak spot on the team....MLB ,Edge, CB.
with the depth on the DL, i don't see why parting with Daniels would be a cause for concern. his play last year was not what it had been. as far as Bulaga, one thing you can be certain of is that he will miss games. with Turner, Madison, Spriggs, Jenkins....someone should be stepping up...

Gute has done a good job on paper this year. I support his draft class, FA additions, and roster deletions. There is a price for all roster spots. Draft capital is at a premium in the earlier rounds. The best free agents cost $. Proven vets cost $ to retain.

BUT.... you have to know when to hold em, know when to fold em. Father time wins every time. I too am on the side of a year too soon, instead of a year too late when cutting vets. This year, we are a little low on cap money for the future. But.. this year we have set up our team to win as much as possible in a big way with all of our additions AND subtractions.

I see Bulaga as a key keeper #1 this year. Mike Daniels will be so much better with the young talent around him this year. He will probably price himself above what the Pack wants to pay him next year. I do not believe T. Williams or Crosby are a lock to keep this year. Both have age & performance issues. The Pack must make sure they have young dependable replacements for these two before they are cap cuts.

In conclusion, I think the Pack must keep Daniels & Bulaga. Crosby must be beaten out in pre-season or kept. Tramon Williams is the most likely to be cut this summer. Father time wins again. Next year we can hope for a very talented Offensive group to pick from in the 2020 draft. The NFL is a young man's game. The Pack must replace men who are not "young".

No mention of Jimmy Graham, if Steinberger plays well in the preseason, the Packers could trade him.

This the N. E. way. There is no room for keeping a guy for sentimental reasons.