Ha Ha Clinton-Dix thinks Packers stint will end in '18 Published: Oct 10, 2018 at 06:01 Willie Henry Jersey AM Around The NFL Writer believes his days could be numbered in Green Bay, and he might have learned a le son from along the way. The safety said as much -- sort of -- on Monday, le s than 24 hours after the slid back to .500 by way of an ugly lo s to Detroit. "Right now, I'm playing each and every game like it's my last. I don't think I'm going to be here next year," Clinton-Dix said, . "That's how I look at it. I just have to be honest with myself. You've got to play it game-by-game. Whether we're losing by 60 points, you've got to go out there and perform. This is my biggest interview of my career. So I've got to perform, regardle s of what the record says." Admittedly, this could be a quote standing out from the copy a little too much. Jaaron Simmons Jersey Clinton-Dix sounds more focused on trying to give the most effort po sible in everything he does, relying on the common motivational phrase "treat every play (or game) like it's your last." But there's also good reason to take this seriously. Clinton-Dix is playing on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, which the picked up after the safety made the in 2016. He didn't get the long-term deal he was hoping for this offseason, as the experienced rare front office changes. And there's still an undecided jury on his value to a revamped secondary, featuring a collection of high-round draft selections and veterans who are in the last or second-to-last years of their contracts. On paper, it would make plenty of sense to Ibi Watson Jersey retain Clinton-Dix. The safety appears to be on pace to replicate his 2016 second-team All-Pro campaign, logging 20 tackles, one sack, three pa ses defensed and three interceptions in just five games. But the window to secure a new deal before free agency is closing, and with Thomas likely losing out Jalen Rose Jersey on future money (thanks to playing out the last year of his deal and suffering a season-ending injury), it makes sense for Clinton-Dix to think like this. From a player perspective, one must capitalize on his value while it is at its peak. Plus, constantly feeling as if you're on the edge of termination can be a surprisingly effective motivator, even if it's largely an imaginative creation. Green Bay won't be strapped for cash in 2019, though, with a projected $47 million in salary-cap space to be available, per Over The Cap. The could clear another $4.75 million if they decided to move on from veteran , too. Simply, there's money to spend on the secondary, if they choose to do so. John O'Korn Jersey Will that involve Clinton-Dix? The safety said he's enjoying playing in new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's defense -- "He's given me a chance to fly around and make plays," Clinton-Dix said -- so there's a solid chance. But as we all know, money talks. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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