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Packers Notes: Charles Woodson, Jermichael Finley, Ryan Pickett

Found February 06, 2013 on NFL Trade Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Charles Woodson,  Jermichael Finley,  Ryan Pickett,  Aaron Rodgers,  Clay Matthews,  B.J. Raji,  Andrew Quarless,  D.J. Williams,  Jovan Olafioye,  Jason La Canfora
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers
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  Charles Woodson Charles Woodson‘s agent, Carl Poston, mentioned that he’s ”optimistic” that his client will be playing for the Packers next season. “I guess the Packers have to make a decision,” Poston said, via the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “Is having Charles out there worth $11 million a year? I would think so because he’s one of the better defensive players. He’s not what he was but he’s much more valuable than most defensive players, period.” Woodson, 36, is set to make $10 million for the upcoming season, which includes incentives and bonuses. The Packers, meanwhile, are in a position where they will need plenty of cap space if they’re to prevent players like Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji from leaving in the coming years. On top of that, there are questions as to whether or not Woodson is still capable of justifying that kind of salary. In 9 games this season, Woodson totaled 50 tackles, 1½ sacks, one interception and seven pass breakups, which is hardly t
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