GM Ted Thompson came to the Packers organization making it very clear that he would do the best he could to restore the Packers cap situation. He also said that he preferred building through the draft rather than spending big bucks in what he calls the “dangerous waters” of NFL free agency. Many people are confused as to why Thompson is so wary of upgrading the Packers, in order to give Brett Farve the best chance to win in what could be his last season. But the reason is simple: in free agency nowadays the market is so inflated (like baseball and basketball) that most teams beside the few exceptions (such as the Redskins and 49ers) let a few weeks go by before they start to investigate the “best of the rest.” The Packers, with close to $20 million to spend, are one of those teams. People have to start coming to the realization that Ted Thompson will not dish out 50 million dollar contracts for mediocrity. In the case of Charles Woodson last year, Thompson thought that he still had upside after a few disappointing years. And what do Woodson do? He had his best season. Trust me, Ted Thompson knows what he’s doing. So stop belly-aching just because he doesn’t want to overpay for average players. Thompson is saving this francise, rectifying what Sherman screwed up. He will build through the draft. Deal with it. Wait two more months.

Rumor Mill: The Packers are reportedly sincerely interested in former Falcon FB Justin Griffith as a prime candidate to replace William Henderson, who was cut Wednesday. Griffith fits the Packers offense, as the ZBS was used in Atlanta. According to KFFL, the two parties are talking contract, but they won’t rush a deal. Also Ex- Bengal corner Tory James visited the Packers yesterday. The Packers would like a third corner to team up with incumbents Al Harris and Charles Woodson.