That one hurts. I can't see anyway they complete this season.
I think we’re about to see a tidal wave of players opting out across the league.That one hurts. I can't see anyway they complete this season.
The good news is there is basically no chance there is a real season regardless.That one hurts. I can't see anyway they complete this season.
It looks like all NFL contracts for opt outs are tolled, assuming that there is a season I guess, not sure what happens if there isn't one at all.Let’s say a guy has two years left on his contract (putting him on schedule to be a free agent after 2021) and opts out of the season for covid reasons. Does 2020 count as a contract year, and is he still going to be a free agent after 2021?
In baseball that’s what it appears they’re doing, so the Sox lose McHugh after he played absolutely no games for them. I assume it’s the same in the NFL.
But what’s going to be rough is if somehow their cap number rolls over and they have to pay double in 2021, or if somehow he’s on the books for salary cap purposes even after his contract is up due to opting out. That could hamstring some teams financially. Anyone know how they’re planning on handling that league wide from a cap standpoint?
I agree and based on the quotes from Jason McCourty, I think the Pats secondary is going to be next...I think we’re about to see a tidal wave of players opting out across the league.
Yeah he seems pretty concerned.I agree and based on the quotes from Jason McCourty, I think the Pats secondary is going to be next...
Tracking here:Yeah he seems pretty concerned.
Do we have word on players from other teams opting out?
After accounting for
opt-outs of Hightower, Bolden, Cannon, Najee Toran and Danny Vitale,
5 guaranteed salaries added to the Patriots dead money
Hastings re-signing
my new Patriots salary cap space number is $24,195,302. The Patriots now have 76 players on their 2020 roster
Channel?PSA: BB has his first press conference since the draft at 3:30pm ET today
Dunno, likely available on Pats.com thoughChannel?
IIRC Delanie Walker is someone that Belichick has off-the-cuff gushed about, seemingly well above his talent/production level.Walker feels like Watson although hopefully with a bit more left in the tank.
Better comparison may be Crumpler who the Pats brought in basically to teach Gronk and Hernandez how to be NFL TEs
Wasn't it a very Hayward-esque ankle dislocation and fracture or something along those lines. In which case looking at Hayward the recovery time is really long even if you make it back on the field/court you're not the same for quite a while.IIRC Delanie Walker is someone that Belichick has off-the-cuff gushed about, seemingly well above his talent/production level.
Catastrophic injury in week 1 two seasons ago and has yet to really come back. Worth a tryout.
I believe you are correct. that said, i feel like the majority of the time when Bill finally gets a player in the building late in his career that he long admired, Wayne, Holt, and Ocho are some quick examples, they tend to be disappointing/have too little left to help.IIRC Delanie Walker is someone that Belichick has off-the-cuff gushed about, seemingly well above his talent/production level.
Catastrophic injury in week 1 two seasons ago and has yet to really come back. Worth a tryout.
I've heard this sentiment a few times. I'm procrastinating at 7am (good sign that I'll be productive today). I went through all of the rosters since 2001. Here are the age 30+ new arrivals who were starters for at least 16 games (and other notable players, denoted with a star)I believe you are correct. that said, i feel like the majority of the time when Bill finally gets a player in the building late in his career that he long admired, Wayne, Holt, and Ocho are some quick examples, they tend to be disappointing/have too little left to help.
I wasnt trying to be critical in any way. Nor was I saying BB FA's specifically are not good. He's had some great ones. I really was thinking specifically in terms of offensive weapons, particularly pass catchers, he has often spoken highly of who were then to come after seemingly being well on the downside. I think its Bills respect for them that often gets them at least a shot.I've heard this sentiment a few times. I'm procrastinating at 7am (good sign that I'll be productive today). I went through all of the rosters since 2001. Here are the age 30+ new arrivals who were starters for at least 16 games (and other notable players, denoted with a star)
Corey Dillon: 30
David Patten: 30*
Adalius Thomas: 30 (I know)
Roosevelt Colvin: 30
Jamie Collins, part deux: 30
Deion Branch, part deux: 31
Brandon Lloyd: 31*
Alan Branch: 31
Chris Long: 31
Jason McCourty: 31
Mike Compton: 31
Christian Fauria: 31
Rodney Harrison: 31
Roman Phifer: 33
Alge Crumpler: 33*
Bryan Cox: 33
Anthony Pleasant: 33
Brian Waters: 34
Otis Smith: 35
Ted Washington: 35
Junior Seau: 37
I don't think these players were blocking any younger players, since the Patriots are disinclined to do that in general. Since all these older veteran signings are for very little money (Dillon, Branch, and Washington were trades, McCourty was a "trade," I may have missed some others), what's the success rate needed for this to be a useful strategy?
My point is, if the argument is "we're not going to see 2015 2nd team all-pro Delanie Walker," I agree. If the argument is "these older famous player signings are stupid," then I disagree.
P.S.: Pro Football Reference similar players to Walker include Alge Crumpler and Martellus Bennett
At this point, why not sign Walker & Matthews to shore up some of the opt-outs and roll over the rest to 2021?
Or Clowney...At this point, why not sign Walker & Matthews to shore up some of the opt-outs and roll over the rest to 2021?
He doesn't really fit how the Patriots like to build their roster though, and creates all kinds of issues for the Cap in future yearsOr Clowney...
Agreed. For a lot less money, your can shore up 2 spots with Walker and Matthews.He doesn't really fit how the Patriots like to build their roster though, and creates all kinds of issues for the Cap in future years
I say no to Clay Matthews as well. He is much slower than in his heyday. Walker I will lean more towards but again is his explosiveness there? If not, he does not help as a blocker either so it may be better to fill the TE hole with a player than can help the team in one particular area. Jeff Heuerman and Dwyane Allen are good blocking TEs who are available.Agreed. For a lot less money, your can shore up 2 spots with Walker and Matthews.
I say no to "1-Practice-a-Week" Clowney.
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Lions traded CB Michael Jackson to the New England Patriots in exchange for an undisclosed 2022 draft selection.