Gronk is a really good blue print. He missed 5 games the year before the last one and so they set his bonus incentives right at the number just above his prior year, and they can do pretty much the same with Edelman because he missed the 4 games. I would try to do it in conjunction with a one-year extension and see if the incentives will take the place of some guaranteed money that would put money on the 2019 cap. I'd love to get him locked up for next year around $7-$8 million plus some NLTBE incentives for this year. I'd even think a two-year extension could work. He's going to have suitors next year. Especially if the cap goes up another $10 million or whatever and there's funny money to be spent.Yeah they can't do anything for Edelman right now, but after free agency and the draft picks sign I would expect to see something - unless they give him a NLTBE incentive that wouldn't impact the 2019 cap.
I'm completely in agreementGronk is a really good blue print. He missed 5 games the year before the last one and so they set his bonus incentives right at the number just above his prior year, and they can do pretty much the same with Edelman because he missed the 4 games. I would try to do it in conjunction with a one-year extension and see if the incentives will take the place of some guaranteed money that would put money on the 2019 cap. I'd love to get him locked up for next year around $7-$8 million plus some NLTBE incentives for this year. I'd even think a two-year extension could work. He's going to have suitors next year. Especially if the cap goes up another $10 million or whatever and there's funny money to be spent.
Dude, pay respect to the alma mater...Oh, I definitely wasn't knocking Barnwell - quite the opposite. It's actually really good to see a report like this with no grade inflation.
I get that it looks worse, but again, they signed a contract knowing that others would pass them. They didn't have a problem passing people when they signed their contracts. I'm all for looking to renegotiate. I was just reacting to the term "gripe". That term, along with "complain" implies unfairness, and I just don't see it that way at all.You're right, but I think the issue isn't that they're just getting passed per se, it's that the entire economic system takes a huge leap. So yeah, while it also did for them, it just looks *that much worse* now because of how crazy the numbers get so quickly.
They have the goods to get him.
Via @JosinaAnderson on NFL LIVE: there is an AFC North team that as recently as today continues to inquire on Odell Beckham, Jr.'s availability and discussions have remained ongoing.
It HAS to be Cleveland.
Would it help if I just put "cum laude" after my username?Dude, pay respect to the alma mater...
Pittsburgh could be a dark horse in this, trying to rally public sentiment after the AB fiasco and load up for a final run with Ben. They have $16M in Top 51 cap space and can easily clear more by cutting or extending Bud Dupree, who seems pretty unlikely to play under his current $9.2M cap figure.
Via @JosinaAnderson on NFL LIVE: there is an AFC North team that as recently as today continues to inquire on Odell Beckham, Jr.'s availability and discussions have remained ongoing.
It HAS to be Cleveland.
No problem, they have Barr to replace ... oops
Former Jets' LG James Carpenter intends to sign a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, per source.
No thanks. He makes Brown look like a saint in comparison.Pittsburgh could be a dark horse in this, trying to rally public sentiment after the AB fiasco and load up for a final run with Ben. They have $16M in Top 51 cap space and can easily clear more by cutting or extending Bud Dupree, who seems pretty unlikely to play under his current $9.2M cap figure.
There goes the only one of our free agent receivers I'd have any interest in bringing back.Patterson to the Bears. 5 million per year.
6'2, 220, runs like a gazelle, OK hands, strong enough to survive playing RB, with enough shiftiness to play WR. Hard to find guys with that combo of skills who're willing and able to do whatever you ask. We'll miss you, Corduroy.There goes the only one of our free agent receivers I'd have any interest in bringing back.
But he seems to not be able to run a route to save his life. Even with Brady throwing him the football and a lack of WR on their roster, his numbers were pedestrian. A whopping 21 catches. For his $10m, he should send BB Christmas cards for the rest of his life.6'2, 220, runs like a gazelle, OK hands, strong enough to survive playing RB, with enough shiftiness to play WR. Hard to find guys with that combo of skills who're willing and able to do whatever you ask. We'll miss you, Corduroy.
(But 2/$10m feels a smidge high...)
He’s not a receiver in any meaningful sense.6'2, 220, runs like a gazelle, OK hands, strong enough to survive playing RB, with enough shiftiness to play WR. Hard to find guys with that combo of skills who're willing and able to do whatever you ask. We'll miss you, Corduroy.
(But 2/$10m feels a smidge high...)
Their defense was trash with Houston and Ford. What’s their plan for stopping teams from scoring 40 each game now?Dee Ford close to being traded to SF per Rapaport on NFL Network
Their defense was more or less complete shit, but at least they had some guys who could make impact plays.Their defense was trash with Houston and Ford. What’s their plan for stopping teams from scoring 40 each game now?
forget stopping them....contain them to 40 with Mahomes putting up 43?Their defense was trash with Houston and Ford. What’s their plan for stopping teams from scoring 40 each game now?
Niners are a disaster. Ford coming off a career year at 27 on a one year franchise deal and you give up a high 2nd?\
The Chiefs and Niners have agreed to parameters on a deal that would send OLB Dee Ford to San Francisco for a 2020 second-round pick, per source.
Ford's camp will need to work out a contract with the Niners to complete it.
Eww. Not at those numbers.I’ve got some info on Humphries. Pats have stayed in contact with him today and are doing all they can to get him to change his mind. Pats are back in play and he’s making his decision tonight.
I hope you have better sources than TheoSchmeo.I’ve got some info on Humphries. Pats have stayed in contact with him today and are doing all they can to get him to change his mind. Pats are back in play and he’s making his decision tonight.
Wow -- that would be interesting. Any idea if the rumored numbers (4/36) is what it is going to take to get it done?I’ve got some info on Humphries. Pats have stayed in contact with him today and are doing all they can to get him to change his mind. Pats are back in play and he’s making his decision tonight.
Wow, that would be something.I’ve got some info on Humphries. Pats have stayed in contact with him today and are doing all they can to get him to change his mind. Pats are back in play and he’s making his decision tonight.
If this is the new normal with WR contracts, I’d happily take it.Eww. Not at those numbers.
Worked well in their 5 losses this yearforget stopping them....contain them to 40 with Mahomes putting up 43?
Not a high second yet at least. Could conceivably be the last pick in the second.Niners are a disaster. Ford coming off a career year at 27 on a one year franchise deal and you give up a high 2nd?
I’m trying to find out.Wow -- that would be interesting. Any idea if the rumored numbers (4/36) is what it is going to take to get it done?
I highly doubt the 49ers are winning the SB, but I guess anything is technically possible.Not a high second yet at least. Could conceivably be the last pick in the second.
Agreed just pushing back that it’s a high second. I think it’s most likely going to be in the middle of the round.I highly doubt the 49ers are winning the SB, but I guess anything is technically possible.
this would be great.I’ve got some info on Humphries. Pats have stayed in contact with him today and are doing all they can to get him to change his mind. Pats are back in play and he’s making his decision tonight.