I said he was not getting past the Jet's pick at 6. Simple fact that remains more incontrovertible by the day. You were here saying he was going mid round, and was a wasted pick. Fact.
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Agree 100% with the first part. I don't think the Jets GM is dumb enough to put his job on the line with Foles. He's not that good. But if you make that deal, you're essentially putting a high 1st round value on him, and saying he's a franchise QB. Last year would indicate that's not something you want to bet your career on.
Moving up that far carries a three 1st rounder price at a minimum if coming from 20 (or a better spot even). And in the recent past, in drafts with coveted QBs it has cost more.
As far as the second part, true as well, only question is whether Chip is willing to go all in here. No second chances with the Birds if he does. Will fail in his first attempt in the NFL if he loses, and would have to go duck back to college and try to become the next Pete Carroll years later if he wants to try again.
Cobb is two years younger than Maclin and had more catches but a few less yards. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles will give him that type of money. If not, I will guarantee that someone else will as he would be the #1 receiver on the market.
Cobb being back in GB is surprising. Everything you read said he was gone.
Kareem Jackson re-signed in Houston, making the already think CB market even thinner. Eagles are going to have to pay a LOT for Byron Maxwell.
Also heard Maclin rejected $9 million/year.
really looks as though Suh is going to Miami. I pray the rumors are true.
Kareem Jackson re-signed in Houston, making the already think CB market even thinner. Eagles are going to have to pay a LOT for Byron Maxwell.
Also heard Maclin rejected $9 million/year.
really looks as though Suh is going to Miami. I pray the rumors are true.
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Ndamukong Suh will sign with #Dolphins on Tuesday based off parameters around $114 million and $60 million guaranteed, per sources.
Ndamukong Suh will sign with #Dolphins on Tuesday based off parameters around $114 million and $60 million guaranteed, per sources.
Good thing I'm not on Twitter. I would imagine bmoney is throwing ropes all over the place.
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of course I am excited. this is not like giving a boatload of $$ to mediocre players. Suh is the best DT in the NFL and he is in his prime. is it a LOT of money? sure it is. is it risky? of COURSE it is. but I'd much rather take the risk on an elite player than a mediocre one.
Suh may be a top 5 free agent of all time. if you have a chance to sign a player like that, you do so.
Suh may be a top 5 free agent of all time. if you have a chance to sign a player like that, you do so.
how the hell do you know who pushed for him? Raiders and Jags have the most cap space IIRC, and they were in on him. would you want to play there?
please list examples of when I have criticized signing the BEST PLAYER AT HIS POSITION for a team.
Why would anyone want to play for the Dolphins? They don't ever win and their coach stinks. Ohh, besides the night club scene. I guess that's a draw.
Dude, you harp on salaries/years in all sports more than anyone. This is a fact. Maybe, you're oblivious to it.
Exactly right. After Reggie White, Suh could be the best FA signing ever. He's one of the few difference makers at a very important position. He transforms a defense overnight. Yes, its a lot of money. However, this isn't even a risk. You know exactly what you're getting. Given where the cap went no big deal. The Fish can fit him with absolutely no issues. Gr8 signing. Let's not even start with the too much cap stuff. You could argue after JJ Watt this guy is the best defensive player in football.
please provide me specific examples of when the BEST PLAYER AT THEIR POSITION (in any sport) hit free agency and was signed and I criticized the deal. I already noted that its a risk and that its a crapload of money.
I can't help the fact that Philly teams have made a LOT of bad moves over the past few years. you act like I am the only one saying these things. I call them as I see them.
I can't help the fact that Philly teams have made a LOT of bad moves over the past few years. you act like I am the only one saying these things. I call them as I see them.
Why weren't "good" teams banging down his door? I heard the Dolphins, Raiders, and the Jags. Umm, call me unimpressed.
Anyway, no one is denying his greatness. I'm busting B$'s chops because 95% of the time he ridicules a contract, but because thus one involves the Fins h'e splashing keyboards. I found it ironic.
Seriously? Because not many "good" teams have the cap space to go spend $114 million on Suh. The teams listed are the ones with the most cap space. Miami was the obvious choice. Team is getting better and it's Miami. Miami doesn't suck and you don't even have to pay state income tax. Win-Win. If you are a major sports star Miami has to be one of the best places to go right? No state tax. No pressure and South Beach.
how many "good teams"
A) have a need a defensive tackle
B) have the cap space to sign said defensive tackle
C) have an owner willing to pay $100+ million for said defensive tackle
D) play in a state where there is no state income tax
you act like these teams grow on trees.
Don't tell me the Dolphins haven't sucked or been mediocre at best. One playoff appearance in 13 years. (43-53) over the last six years. Nearly 2/3's of the league have 20mil+ in space. Heck, the list I just looked at had MIA at 25th with only 9 mil. They are not a one player away team and their defense from afar seemed to be ok for the most part.
No one is disputing Suh's greatness. Remember, I'm breaking B$'s chops because he routinely criticizes contracts, more than anyone I know. And there isn;t anything wrong with that, but like I said, his reaction today is a bit ironic from where I sit. I know, he's the best at his position, blah, blah....
Enjoy the moment, splash a keyboard or two, no big deal...
No one is disputing Suh's greatness. Remember, I'm breaking B$'s chops because he routinely criticizes contracts, more than anyone I know. And there isn;t anything wrong with that, but like I said, his reaction today is a bit ironic from where I sit. I know, he's the best at his position, blah, blah....
Enjoy the moment, splash a keyboard or two, no big deal...
I give my opinion on signings just as you give your opinion on all things college basketball (and everything else, for that matter). isnt that what message boards are for?
most of the times, I'd say I ended up being RIGHT, especially when we're talking about moves that Philly teams have made. and again, you act as if I am the only person making these critiques.
most of the times, I'd say I ended up being RIGHT, especially when we're talking about moves that Philly teams have made. and again, you act as if I am the only person making these critiques.
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Free-agent RB Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told me and @caplannfl.
Free-agent RB Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told me and @caplannfl.
Again, it has nothing to do with Philly teams. Stop bringing that into the equation.
Listen, you comment on just about every signing, in every sport you care about, yes it's an opinion. I have zero problem with that part of it. All I'm saying is that most of the time you are against the contract being discussed. Is that an inaccurate statement by me? I don't think it is.
because most of the time its taems overpaying for average talent, just like Miami did in 2013. just like the Eagles are about to do with Byron Maxwell. Sometimes it works out, most times it doesn't. would you agree with that?
The Eagles are going to trade half their draft for Mariota so they have no choice but to go balls out for defense in FA.
The winning formula in the NFL now is stud QB and defense. This team had mediocre at best QBs and an awful D. I loved McCoy but he's won 0 playoff games. Zero. We know Foles and Sanchez aren't front line NFL QBs. Mariota...could be...with Kelly. So try to stack up the defense and roll the dice that Mariota is an elite NFL QB. Kelly trusts his scheme on offense. He's got an elite OL and he thinks Mariota is an elite QB. Everything else to him is just parts on offense.
Hopefully he's right...because if he's not this will be a complete mess.
The winning formula in the NFL now is stud QB and defense. This team had mediocre at best QBs and an awful D. I loved McCoy but he's won 0 playoff games. Zero. We know Foles and Sanchez aren't front line NFL QBs. Mariota...could be...with Kelly. So try to stack up the defense and roll the dice that Mariota is an elite NFL QB. Kelly trusts his scheme on offense. He's got an elite OL and he thinks Mariota is an elite QB. Everything else to him is just parts on offense.
Hopefully he's right...because if he's not this will be a complete mess.