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2016-2017 NFL Season Thread
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It appears that he is, some reports over the weekend were saying that the Broncos offered significantly less than he was asking. I think if the Broncos trade for Kaepernick all of his leverage with Jets is gone, unless another one of these teams with tons of cap money to spend decides they want his services.
I don't really blame him. At his age, this is going to be his last contact so he's going to try and get the most money. Will it work? Who knows but as we get closer to the draft and teams are going to their back up plans, Fitzpatrick slowly loses out.
He's a Harvard grad, so he's a smart fella, though I think he misjudged the market.
Apparently the NFL and NFLPA are working on a deal which might reduce or strip Goodell's power to impose discipline. Given the extent to which he's mishandled this over the years, I hope they get something worked out, even if that means the NFLPA concedes to the league the power to suspend players for non-cooperation. Let Goodell do what he's good at (as short of a list as that is), and bring in someone who is consistent, fair, and not driven by PR.
Agreed, though I don't think real progress will be made until the next CBA is hammered out. I think the NFLPA really messed up, by not forcing the issue during the last CBA negotiation.
I agree. (former Colorado resident here) But, Mark Sanchez? Really? Was he the best QB available that fit into Elway's payroll? Sheesh!
Look at the remaining free agents before Sanchez got signed and you'll find your answer. Anyone available were career backups and/or journeyman QB's. Kaepernick was reported to be interested in playing for the Browns over the Broncos and plus the 49ers asking price was too high Kap was/is a no go.
Pats traded Chandler Jones to the Cards for an underachiever O-linesman and a 2nd round pick. I guess they did not want to deal with headache Jones' next contract (next year) will do to their cap space. I think the Cards got the better of this deal.
Dolphins lose out on CJ Anderson - which I think will ultimately work out well for them. Jay Ajayi showed good potential in his rookie season and there should be some reasonable RB talent in the draft that should be available in the mid to late rounds. RBs are having a tough time of it lately, other than Peterson and perhaps Gurley, they are almost becoming an afterthought. It is becoming almost impossible to be a standout RB in the NFL these days and get paid.
As a Dolphin fan - thought it worth marking the decision they made almost exactly 10 years to the day to trade for Daunte Culpepper rather than bring in Drew Brees. Or as Al Michaels would have called it - the day they chose a knee over a shoulder.
As a Dolphin fan - thought it worth marking the decision they made almost exactly 10 years to the day to trade for Daunte Culpepper rather than bring in Drew Brees. Or as Al Michaels would have called it - the day they chose a knee over a shoulder.
It's been like this for awhile now. Unless you were a special talent in college, RB/HB's are a dime a dozen and are found all over the draft in the later rounds even if they only standout for a year, another running back just replaces him. Rinse/repeat.
I thought it was a great move by elway
- you got an experienced QB for practically nothing (7th round pick) and only paying him 4.5mil
- you give yourself some leverage when negotiating with free agent QBs and other teams, you don't look as desperate when you at least have a viable QB on the roster
- and if they don't land anyone then hey you can do worst than a guy with playoff experience who is mobile and will have the benefit of a great defense putting him in ideal field positions
But hey what do I know, I'm not the former Super Bowl winning QB turned GM who put together a team that's gone to 2 Super Bowls in the last 4 years
This. Like I keep telling people, Sanchez has playoff experience, and quite frankly, on available QBs right now, there's slim pickings. Hopefully Sanchez can do something at least decent. Manning played decent at best his last season, if Denver still has a formidable defense and Sanchez plays at least better than Manning, I could see us at least getting far in the playoffs.
There's a statement I never could have imagined. I like Sanchez, think he's a decent QB, and wish him the best in Denver.
Same... almost hurt typing that. As much as Manning is my favorite QB behind Elway, I also realize he didn't play at all like he did even just one season before. He was needing to retire and you could tell. I'm glad Manning got the last rodeo, but I also can say on last season alone, a lot of QBs in the league played better than him... when before, none could.
I think they draft a QB. Sanchez will play until Elway yells uncle. They can chill for a year. They just won the big show. Raiders are up and coming, the Chiefs are a mess, and the Chargers can't figure out what city they want to be in.
The issue is, that since coming to the pros (for the most part), he's been an awful quarterback. Perhaps under the proper tutelage he'd flourish but people were saying that under Chip Kelly's offense and that didn't occur
Ok guys, I'll give him a chance. Elway is doing that, and as noted, he's done well evaluating talent.
It's simple really. If you believe the 2016/2017 Broncos are as good or even better than those Jets teams Sanchez took to the AFC Championship, there's absolutely no reason to freak out about this deal. Sanchez's role is the same, just in a different city. I think too many people are looking at this like Elway believes he can mould Sanchez into QB to carry this team which is not even close to being the case. All this provides the Broncos is a QB that can excel in a system where the defense carries the team and a temporary stop gap that allows the Broncos some time to find their future franchise QB.
Bears send Martellus Bennett to the Patriots for a pick.
Good move for both. Bears rebuilding, Patriots can handle the sideshow nonsense from Bennett.
Good move for both. Bears rebuilding, Patriots can handle the sideshow nonsense from Bennett.
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