Author Topic: NFL Thread (2017-18) (Read 64069 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Topic Start:** March 01, 2017, 08:12:11 AM »

Franchise tags estimates:
http://www.pennlive.com/steelers/index.ssf/2017/02/nfl_franchise_tag_2017_position.html
QB is around $24MM. Most other positions are in the $15 - 16MM range, but RB, TE and S are aroudn $10MM, and P and K are $4.6MM.

New England is not tagging Hightower. I guess he needed a second strip sack instead of just a sack to stop the last field goal drive for ATL.

mitlen · « **Reply #1:** March 01, 2017, 04:42:34 PM »

Steelers resigned Brown. OK, I get that but James Harrison? He's gotta be 50.

"The Steelers have announced that the team has signed linebacker James Harrison to a new two-year deal with the franchise through the 2018 season. Financial terms of the new contract were not disclosed."

varoadking · « **Reply #2:** March 01, 2017, 05:23:25 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on March 01, 2017, 04:42:34 PM

Steelers resigned Brown. OK, I get that but James Harrison? He's gotta be 50.

"The Steelers have announced that the team has signed linebacker James Harrison to a new two-year deal with the franchise through the 2018 season. Financial terms of the new contract were not disclosed."

He's younger than Tom Brady...so yeah...around 50...

mitlen · « **Reply #3:** March 01, 2017, 05:24:43 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on March 01, 2017, 05:23:25 PM

He's younger than Tom Brady...so yeah...around 50...

Brady's a QB on NE. Not like he's hittin' anybody every week.

varoadking · « **Reply #4:** March 01, 2017, 05:27:07 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on March 01, 2017, 05:24:43 PM

Brady's a QB on NE. Not like he's hittin' anybody every week.

He get's hit a lot lately, though...

mitlen · « **Reply #5:** March 01, 2017, 05:27:53 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on March 01, 2017, 05:27:07 PM

He get's hit a lot lately, though...

Paper flowers in the SB parade don't count. BTW Kaepernick opted out.

The Chief · « **Reply #6:** March 02, 2017, 12:21:11 PM »

Another thread series gets a proper index

mitlen · « **Reply #7:** March 02, 2017, 12:32:36 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on March 02, 2017, 12:21:11 PM

Another thread series gets a proper index

Huh?

The Chief · « **Reply #8:** March 02, 2017, 12:34:22 PM »

First post of each year. It's something I've been doing with our recurring topics for a while now.

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NFL Index:

2008-09 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=9418.0
2009-10 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=12580.0
2010-11 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=16900.0
2011-12 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=22193.0
2012-13 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=25825.0
2013-14 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=28567.0
2014-15 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=30563.0
2015-16 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=32205.0
2016-17 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=33665.0
2017-18 - http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=34921.0

mitlen · « **Reply #9:** March 02, 2017, 12:42:15 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on March 02, 2017, 12:34:22 PM

First post of each year. It's something I've been doing with our recurring topics for a while now.

Oh, I get it now.

spidernat · « **Reply #10:** March 09, 2017, 08:41:51 AM »

Garcon is headed to San Francisco. Jackson is on his way to Tampa Bay. And DL FA target Calais Campbell is about to sign with Jacksonville. Mike Glennon to sign for 14.5 million with the Bears?

GuyFromCO · « **Reply #11:** March 09, 2017, 10:25:13 AM »

Tony Jefferson and Danny Woodhead to Balmer. Not a super big fan of this, but apparently the next move may be signing Torrey Smith and releasing Mike Wallace. Torrey is an A++ dude, as I'm sure any Terp here would say too, but Wallace is the better talent.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12:** March 09, 2017, 10:37:06 AM »

amazing to me that Woodhead is still in the league. He and "Law Firm" (BenJarvis Green-Ellis) were a superbowl tandem of RBs at one point, but I think that was 2011. Given the wear and tear on RBs, plus his lowly early career status, it's a surprise he can still find fits where he's in demand.

GuyFromCO · « **Reply #13:** March 09, 2017, 10:43:57 AM »

Not a fan of that one, especially with the ACL injury. I guess a couple teams were in on him big time. His skillset is something the Ravens have in spades already. I don't get it. Love the Tony Jefferson get. Tony/Weddle as a safety duo

Optics · « **Reply #14:** March 09, 2017, 01:56:07 PM »

Some average/fringe players making crazy money. I chose the wrong line of work.

imref · « **Reply #15:** March 09, 2017, 04:01:44 PM »

Brock Osweiler to the Browns. Looks like a salary dump, they are also sending a 2nd rounder. In exchange Houston gets a 4th rounder. Per ESPN, goal is to clear space to get Romo. They further report that Cleveland is likely to try and trade Osweiler.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #16:** March 09, 2017, 05:00:16 PM »

Quote from: imref on March 09, 2017, 04:01:44 PM

Brock Osweiler to the Browns. Looks like a salary dump, they are also sending a 2nd rounder. In exchange Houston gets a 4th rounder. Per ESPN, goal is to clear space to get Romo. They further report that Cleveland is likely to try and trade Osweiler.

Who would want Osweiler and his contract? Other than the Brownies.

mitlen · « **Reply #17:** March 09, 2017, 05:22:54 PM »

Quote from: imref on March 09, 2017, 04:01:44 PM

.... They further report that Cleveland is likely to try and trade Osweiler.

Good luck with that.

"Excuse me Mr. (General Manager). The Browns are on the phone and wanna know if we wanna trade for Brock Osweiler."

"

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varoadking · « **Reply #18:** March 09, 2017, 06:00:19 PM »

Bears release Cutler after 8 seasons

Quarterback Jay Cutler's polarizing eight-year tenure in Chicago officially ended Thursday when he was released by the Bears.

Thank you, Jesus...

spidernat · « **Reply #19:** March 09, 2017, 06:01:46 PM »

I can't believe he was there for that long.

imref · « **Reply #20:** March 09, 2017, 09:56:20 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on March 09, 2017, 05:22:54 PM

Good luck with that.

"Excuse me Mr. (General Manager). The Browns are on the phone and wanna know if we wanna trade for Brock Osweiler."

" "

The gm released a statement talking about how excited they were to get the 2nd round pick, and also that Oswieler would be able to compete for the starting job. There are reports they plan on cutting him.

GuyFromCO · « **Reply #21:** March 09, 2017, 10:10:48 PM »

Can't wait for the Broncos to strike out of Romo and pick up Cutler or Brock

mitlen · « **Reply #22:** March 09, 2017, 10:21:27 PM »

Quote from: imref on March 09, 2017, 09:56:20 PM

The gm released a statement talking about how excited they were to get the 2nd round pick, and also that Oswieler would be able to compete for the starting job. There are reports they plan on cutting him.

If they cut him, will he count toward the cap? I don't know how that stuff works.

Upon further review, it doesn't matter. It's the Browns.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #23:** March 09, 2017, 10:30:49 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on March 09, 2017, 10:21:27 PM

If they cut him, will he count toward the cap? I don't know how that stuff works.

Yea I think 16 mil, but there's something about them being so far under the cap they thought they could afford to pay that amount to get a 2d round pick. To give to the Patriots along with their #12 pick for Jimmy G

Free agency has been pretty entertaining that last two days, unless you're a Redskins fan that is

GuyFromCO · « **Reply #24:** March 09, 2017, 10:45:01 PM »

Quote from: skippy1999 on March 09, 2017, 10:30:49 PM

Yea I think 16 mil, but there's something about them being so far under the cap they thought they could afford to pay that amount to get a 2d round pick. To give to the Patriots along with their #12 pick for Jimmy G

Free agency has been pretty entertaining that last two days, unless you're a Redskins fan that is

Apparently they want the #1 overall for Jimmy G. The Cleveland Steamers would make that trade!