The Green Bay Packers didn’t have much to lose this past offseason in terms of expiring deals. Cornerback Eric Stokes went to the Las Vegas Raiders, while defensive tackle TJ Slaton signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, and those were the big departures.
ESPN made a list of the top 25 pending free agents for next offseason, and three of them are Packers players — which shows the impact Green Bay can have going away. Bad news: They will not be able to keep everyone. Good news: They will receive compensatory draft picks in 2027 as a consequence.
The three players mentioned are linebacker Quay Walker, left tackle Rasheed Walker, and wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Above, let’s discuss what ESPN reported and what the Packers should do with each player.
What Jeremy Fowler reported: The Packers opened dialogue on an extension with Walker in the preseason but hit an impasse. It wouldn’t surprise if Green Bay tries again. He’s the type of player the Packers would try to keep.
What Jeremy Fowler reported: The expectation is that Walker hits free agency, where big money awaits even average tackles (Dan Moore Jr.’s four-year, $82 million deal with Tennessee last March is a prime example). One NFC executive says Walker is better than Moore and will get “paid paid” as a result. He’s a consistent three-year starter on a good team, and the Packers have found him to be a hard worker.
What Jeremy Fowler reported: Green Bay could bring him back, but that might be a challenge this close to free agency. He has played his way out of a bargain deal, serving as Green Bay’s No. 1 receiver throughout the first 10 weeks. Though teams don’t consider Doubs the type of field stretcher who must be double-teamed consistently, he gets open, he’s tough and he’s sure-handed.
“We’ve got to be better, plain and simple. There’s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn’t acceptable.”
— Alex Tuch, Buffalo Sabres Forward
Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming. After yet another brutal defeat — a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche — it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who’ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo’s record now at a dismal
Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink
The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with
The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what’s been painfully obvious:
The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?
At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both
As Tuch stated, “There’s no excuse for where we are right now.” The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it’s time for ownership to act.
The Roster Shake-Up: Who’s Safe and Who’s Not?
But it’s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly
The Sabres need to shed their past — and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It’s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable
for this team’s continued failure. It’s no longer about potential or promises — it’s about delivering results, and if you’re not part of the solution, you’ll be part of the problem.
Buffalo’s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?
So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres’ defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by — it’s time to build a
This won’t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.
Can the Sabres Turn It Around?
There’s no sugar-coating it — the Sabres’ current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: the status quo cannot continue. The front office and coaching staff need to make bold, immediate changes. The future of the Buffalo Sabres depends on it.
The time for change is now — and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.