The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V3

So the Eagles exercised their option on Foles and he has bought himself out of it.

Talk of them potentially putting the franchise tag on him but I doubt that happens. Unless they have a trade partner agreed in advance (which would technically be against the rules of the tag) then it is too much of a risk to be stuck paying him the tag rate for next year. On the other side, I don’t think he is worth paying the tag rate anyway, especially when a team would be expected to give up draft capital for him and could lose him after a year.

Foxtrol wrote: »

So the Eagles exercised their option on Foles and he has bought himself out of it.

Talk of them potentially putting the franchise tag on him but I doubt that happens. Unless they have a trade partner agreed in advance (which would technically be against the rules of the tag) then it is too much of a risk to be stuck paying him the tag rate for next year. On the other side, I don’t think he is worth paying the tag rate anyway, especially when a team would be expected to give up draft capital for him and could lose him after a year.

The worry is if he ends up at the Giants, we are not worried about the Redskins as they have Smith's contract (who I hope recovers 100%)

I would love to see Foles end up in Jacksonville to be honest & for them to draft a QB at No.7 & let him sit a year or 2.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1095034701402771456?s=21



Wow

When will he be eligible to play again, have they NFL decided on his punishment? He and Chubb will be a scary backfield.

Have the browns backed outright next year so personally delighted about Hunt!

VillaMad wrote: »

Always thought that the Browns could pick him up with Dorsey drafting him in the first place at Kansas and with him also being from the area.

Have to believe in a second chance for someone for doing something completely stupid. He has the chance to sit back and reflect on himself and learn and be a better person and if he isn't, he won't get a third chance.

He will probably be banned for anything from upwards of 6 games so he will only be involved sparingly next season you would think.

Certainly on paper, the Browns have a quality running back trio of Chubb, Johnson and now Hunt. Could it possibly mean the end for Duke Johnson?

Assuming Hunt misses a significant part of the season surely they’ll hold on to Johnson? Trade him mid season if Hunt works out.

Browns are building an incredible roster. Can you see them bringing in a few FA’s and going full ‘win now’? They only have a couple of years before all these first rounders will want to be paid.

ItAintMeBabe wrote: »

Yup, a very very very longshot, I know. But, I really like Baker, they have a couple of good picks, a now top notch rubbing back trio and relatively decent WR group.

But as I said, an extremely long shot, Browns gonna Brown ����

You cant beat a good back rub alright

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

Assuming Hunt misses a significant part of the season surely they’ll hold on to Johnson? Trade him mid season if Hunt works out.

Browns are building an incredible roster. Can you see them bringing in a few FA’s and going full ‘win now’? They only have a couple of years before all these first rounders will want to be paid.

Yeah I guess you are right, they can think about that down the road as he will miss quite a bit of the season you would think. Duke Johnson has always been quite a good receiver and he might even try and become a slot receiver if given the opportunity.

They definitely could go down the win now road with a lot cap space still there to be spent and they will obviously be attractive to FA's given their situation, so they certainly can. They certainly need to improve on the defensive side of the ball.

eagle eye wrote: »

A lot worse than him have been given second chances. There may have been other stuff though besides the video. I don't think he should get a ban over the video incident. It wasn't really that bad.

It is what it is. I would class it as completely idiotic and stupid rather than particularly violent but it appears there were a couple of incidents and he lied to them as well and the NFL have to be seen to do something about it as well.

OOnegative wrote: »

AB supposedly has requested a trade from the Steelers.

Have been following him on social media and it’s been clear he can’t go back to the Steelers he posted an image of himself in a SF uniform a few weeks ago. Aside from that he puts up these bonkers cryptic posts almost daily. They guy must be completely mad.

Hard to make out his value given his age and diva issues. Probably has at least 2 elite seasons left though as he is in superb shape and has had no really major injuries.

OOnegative wrote: »

Sad to see him go as a Steelers fan, has been the best wide receiver in the league past 6 years or so but man has he baggage as you say. Be nice to see a Steelers locker room minus some drama.

Guy is amazing, but if he can’t behave himself then they need to get something for him while they can even though the cap hit is sickening. Bell will be finally gone too. It’s still a very good roster and they can make a playoff run while Ben is there if they manage the off season well.

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

is it though? number one rb and wr gone, big ben isnt getting any healthier or younger

True Ben ain’t getting any younger, but as long as he is there they have a shot, when he goes there could will be a barren spell for the team.