2023 NFL Off-season thread

[KelVarnsen]

I didn't say it was a smart move.

It just feels like a move to appease Lamar.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by devo22

the Lamar thing makes it even funnier to me. You're in a bitter contract standoff with your franchise QB, but have $15m to spare for an overrated, injury-riddled diva of a WR? Okay then.

It's the Ravens way to subtlely tell Lamar that they're okay guaranteeing 83% of a short term deal for an injury prone guy. Just not getting 100% on a long term deal.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

He was elite those first 3 seasons in New York.

Since breaking his ankle in 2017 though he's been plagued by injuries and really dont think he has much left in the tank to warrant a $15M deal.

He's only 30 years old but he's had two ACL surgeries on the same knee. Given he lost a bit of a step after the first surgery, one has to wonder how effective he's going to be after the 2nd surgery. He's had a year off to rehab but I don't see the value in this contract as given his injury question marks I expected he would see offers less than $10 million guaranteed on a one year deal. This seems to be more of a name signing to entice Jackson to sign the franchise tender or work out a contract.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I didn't say it was a smart move.

It just feels like a move to appease Lamar.

Oh yes, spend 15m on a player who will be watching Lamar run the ball

[KelVarnsen]

OBJ may be a shell of what he once was, but he is better then nothing. I can't even name another WR on the Ravens.

There is also this.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1645221984513536004

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

OBJ may be a shell of what he once was, but he is better then nothing. I can't even name another WR on the Ravens.

There is also this.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1645221984513536004

It will force teams to at least respect OBJ, open a few more things for Andrews and push Bateman and Robinson down a slot in the order. Last year I think their WR depth chart was Bateman, Robinson, Duvarney. Sort of a testament to how good that defense played when Andrews and Bateman also missed a lot of games with Lamar out.

[devo22]

Lions are trading former 3rd overall pick Jeff Okudah to the Falcons for a 5th round pick.

Devin White has requested a trade from the Bucs.

[ResAlien]

I know that no one actually watches the lions but why are they cutting bait on a top 3 pick for peanuts? He must be ass I guess?

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

I know that no one actually watches the lions but why are they cutting bait on a top 3 pick for peanuts? He must be ass I guess?

Sounds like a couple injuries really set him back then didn't play well after that.

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/...er-fifth-round

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/...ghts-nfl-draft

[EldrickOnIce]

YouTube is the new provider for Sunday Ticket and Red Zone in US. Pricing announced at $449 for St and $489 if you add RZ.
$100 off if you commit before June. Another $100 off if you sub to YouTube TV @ $80/month
Yikes

[Erick Estrada]

That sounds pretty expensive as DAZN is only $20/month for all that.

[MoneyGuy]

What’s the latest on the Aaron Rodgers saga?

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce

YouTube is the new provider for Sunday Ticket and Red Zone in US. Pricing announced at $449 for St and $489 if you add RZ.
$100 off if you commit before June. Another $100 off if you sub to YouTube TV @ $80/month
Yikes

And they wonder why people are using VPNs, IPTV, etc.

[ResAlien]

Snyder about to make so much money selling the WFT. 6.05 billion. Maybe the new owner comes swooping in looking to make a splash and creates a bidding war with Indy for Lamar, that’d be cool

[MRCboicgy]

Looks like Jalen Hurts got paid
https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/philadelphia-...ract-1.1947032

[ResAlien]

Highest paid player in NFL history. Not bad

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

Looks like Jalen Hurts got paid
https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/philadelphia-...ract-1.1947032

Exactly one year ago would anyone predicted that Hurts would be the highest paid player in the league? I liked him in that draft year and always thought he could be a decent NFL QB but I would have had him play out the last year of the deal and see if he could duplicate that success before guaranteeing him $175 million.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Wait a year and if he replicates it then it's $60 million a season and $210 million guaranteed. Just the nature of QB contracts now. And obligatory "wow this makes Mahomes deal a bargain" that we get to say every time he gets pushed further down the ladder of top paid QBs. If he actually sees out the full 10 years he'll be in the bottom third of the league in annual pay.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not sure about making a running Qb the highest paid player due to the injury risk.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Wait a year and if he replicates it then it's $60 million a season and $210 million guaranteed. Just the nature of QB contracts now. And obligatory "wow this makes Mahomes deal a bargain" that we get to say every time he gets pushed further down the ladder of top paid QBs. If he actually sees out the full 10 years he'll be in the bottom third of the league in annual pay.

I would take the gamble as you have two seasons to franchise him as there's been too many QB's that have had great seasons only to come down a level after especially a guy that runs the ball so much.