2020 NFL Offseason

[Erick Estrada]

I'm not sure the Chargers are long for that market anyway. Rams at least have a fan base in that city and the Raiders (the top team in that market) will be just over 4 hours away. I can't see the Chargers ever filling that new stadium. In fact I think it could be pretty ugly.

[dirk diggler]

cant see how the Chargers would have been worse off staying in SD. the move to LA has been a disaster which looks good on Spanos to be honest.

[Joborule]

The Rams new primary logo makes you think of Chargers.

But the Chargers themselves should not be in LA. They gotta go back to San Diego ASAP. You guys are right that it's gonna be ugly for them in the new stadium.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Joborule

The Rams new primary logo makes you think of Chargers.

But the Chargers themselves should not be in LA. They gotta go back to San Diego ASAP. You guys are right that it's gonna be ugly for them in the new stadium.

I don't know why the NFL doesn't investigate moving them to St. Louis. The city approved $150 million stadium for Kroenke with the state also kicking in money. The NFL wouldn't get a free stadium but at least it's better than embarrassing the league with an empty LA stadium. Best part is that there would be no need for divisional realignment as the Chargers could stay in the AFC West and the rivalry with the Chiefs would intensify as they would be state rivals.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I don't know why the NFL doesn't investigate moving them to St. Louis. The city approved $150 million stadium for Kroenke with the state also kicking in money. The NFL wouldn't get a free stadium but at least it's better than embarrassing the league with an empty LA stadium. Best part is that there would be no need for divisional realignment as the Chargers could stay in the AFC West and the rivalry with the Chiefs would intensify as they would be state rivals.

That would be interesting. Spanos does have options, and can set up a bidding war between San Diego and St. Louis if there is mutual interest in getting a NFL team back.

[devo22]

Panthers haven't found a trade partner for Cam Newton, so they'll release him later today. Have to wonder if Belichick pulls the trigger.

[Sainters7]

Speaking of the Chargers, some on the Athletic speculating Cam Newton will end up there, now with Rivers in Indy.

[devo22]

going to be interesting for sure. I wouldn't be shocked if the Chargers traded up for Tua or settled for Herbert, with Tyrod as a stop-gap. Then again, if they feel they can win now then adding Newton and using the pick somewhere else is an option too.

but like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the Pats. I think McDaniels would like a more mobile QB, and they could still pick a developmental QB at some point in the draft. The thing with Newton is his health though, and Corona preventing traditional medicals could be an issue here. I'd be skeptical too.

[Erick Estrada]

I suppose it's fallout from so many quarterbacks being available this offseason that the Panthers couldn't even get a middling draft pick for Newton. Teams were sniffing around Andy Dalton but the Bengals apparently are holding out for 2nd round pick which seems absurd given the fact that Winston and Newton are on the street.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I suppose it's fallout from so many quarterbacks being available this offseason that the Panthers couldn't even get a middling draft pick for Newton. Teams were sniffing around Andy Dalton but the Bengals apparently are holding out for 2nd round pick which seems absurd given the fact that Winston and Newton are on the street.

Bungles gonna bungle.

[ResAlien]

Isn’t Newton problematically inaccurate? Of all the things Belichek values in a QB you’d have to think accuracy is #1.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I suppose it's fallout from so many quarterbacks being available this offseason that the Panthers couldn't even get a middling draft pick for Newton. Teams were sniffing around Andy Dalton but the Bengals apparently are holding out for 2nd round pick which seems absurd given the fact that Winston and Newton are on the street.

Nobody wanted to take on Newtons contract.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

Isn’t Newton problematically inaccurate? Of all the things Belichek values in a QB you’d have to think accuracy is #1.

They did sign Brian Hoyer yesterday but I have to imagine he's just veteran insurance. Hard to tell what the Pats are trying to do right now. McDaniels is pretty creative and could probably build something around Newton but the offense would certainly be different than what they have been running for decades. I feel they would sign Dalton if he was on the street but are too shrewd to overpay for him in a trade.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Nobody wanted to take on Newtons contract.

$20 million isn't that much for a starting QB in this day and age. I have to imagine teams aren't confident he's 100% healthy.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I would say the Pats are gonna tank for Trevor, but that defense is way too good to go 2-14 like will be necessary.

[devo22]

If there's one thing I can't see Belichick do at this point, it's tanking. He's 67, and he had an elite D last year (granted, they have lost a few guys in free agency, but should still be pretty good). I'd honestly expect them to rather be in win now until Belichick retires.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

$20 million isn't that much for a starting QB in this day and age. I have to imagine teams aren't confident he's 100% healthy.

It isnt...but he isnt likely to be a starter.

He is a guy you have to design the offensive scheme around really...he just isnt a plug and play type.

On top of that no one can give him a physical...which would be an absolute must before you pay a guy 21M for a year.

He will sign somewhere as a backup or at least as a guy that has to compete for a job.....Jacksonville or Miami make sense. Just cant see Belichik taking him on.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by devo22

If there's one thing I can't see Belichick do at this point, it's tanking. He's 67, and he had an elite D last year (granted, they have lost a few guys in free agency, but should still be pretty good). I'd honestly expect them to rather be in win now until Belichick retires.

But that's kinda why tanking makes the most sense. Sacrifice one season, get a potential elite QB on the rookie deal, and they'll have a five year window to really go for it. But if they're banking on Stidhan or Hoyer or Dalton to make them contenders, things are looking pretty bleak.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

But that's kinda why tanking makes the most sense. Sacrifice one season, get a potential elite QB on the rookie deal, and they'll have a five year window to really go for it. But if they're banking on Stidhan or Hoyer or Dalton to make them contenders, things are looking pretty bleak.

I wouldn't rule them out of anything right now as there's still plenty of options. They did go 12-4 last season with Brady playing at a non-elite level. They could sign a guy like Newton or trade for a QB. Even if they draft a young QB it could take years to get him up to speed where they could contend which doesn't fit the timeline of the defense they have built as well as Belichick's age. The only QB I don't see as a possibility is Winston because I don't think Belichick could stomach the turnovers.

[ResAlien]

There is coaching ego to take into account. You really think Bill is gonna tank when Tom leaves and endure a year of “Brady made the Pats” talk? Unlikely. They’ll keep trying to compete. The idea of the Pats getting Lawrence because of their poor record is just the hollow memory of Indy walking bass ackwards into Luck.