The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2

phatkev · 31-07-2015 10:49AM

Clementine Scary String wrote: »

So sheldon Richardson has been in a high speed chase with police and he's been caught with a pistol, weed and a 12 year old child

He's already suspended for the first 4 games, I've a feeling he'll be missing a lot more than that now.
This does however pretty much guarante that Mo Wilkerson is going to get paid and it solves the conundrum of what Bowles was going to do with Leonard Williams.

nasty_crash · 31-07-2015 01:07PM

williams straight into the first team training drills at camp so he will start! Still a beast of a d line!

31-07-2015 02:01PM

Wilson 4 year about 86mil extension with the Seahawks 31mil signing bonus

skippymac6 · 31-07-2015 02:13PM

Clementine Scary String wrote: »

Wilson 4 year about 86mil extension with the Seahawks 31mil signing bonus

60 Mil guaranteed, pretty nice for both sides with all things considered

jack presley · 31-07-2015 02:15PM

skippymac6 wrote: »

60 Mil guaranteed, pretty nice for both sides with all things considered

Nothing like a deadline to get a deal done.

Herpes Cineplex · 31-07-2015 02:58PM

Clementine Scary String wrote: »

Wilson 4 year about 86mil extension with the Seahawks 31mil signing bonus

Not bad going for a guy who has a defense that does all the work.

poldebruin · 31-07-2015 03:06PM

Great deal for Wilson, who is barely a top 10 QB in my eyes. Seahawks window closing now that they are paying top QB $

adrian522 · 31-07-2015 03:10PM

WE'll need to see the breakdown to see what kind of deal it is. 31 mil will be spread over the life of the contract so likely little enough cap hit in year 1 and 2.

Also how guaranteed is that 86 mil? A lot of times not all that guaranteed.

skippymac6 · 31-07-2015 03:16PM

adrian522 wrote: »

WE'll need to see the breakdown to see what kind of deal it is. 31 mil will be spread over the life of the contract so likely little enough cap hit in year 1 and 2.

Also how guaranteed is that 86 mil? A lot of times not all that guaranteed.

60 mil guaranteed including a 31mil signing bonus.

Very nice for him as going into his final year of the new contract he will be 30 and technically in his prime so if he performs well he'll be up for another monster contract then.

poldebruin · 31-07-2015 03:16PM

adrian522 wrote: »

WE'll need to see the breakdown to see what kind of deal it is. 31 mil will be spread over the life of the contract so likely little enough cap hit in year 1 and 2.

Also how guaranteed is that 86 mil? A lot of times not all that guaranteed.

You're right Adrian, Bill Barnwell on Grantland usually does a good break down of contracts, what the numbers really add up to and what it means for the cap etc, so I expect he'll have something up soon.

helimachoptor · 31-07-2015 03:42PM

Manziel tearing it up at the browns practice it seems, gone 14 from 14

Morrison J · 31-07-2015 04:39PM

Galette to the Skins. One year deal on vet minimum.

Scott McCloughan doing some job transforming that Skins defense.

jack presley · 31-07-2015 04:40PM

Morrison J wrote: »

Galette to the Skins. One year deal on vet minimum.

Scott McCloughan doing some job transforming that Skins defense.

He also said he wanted players with strong character. So he's gone back on that one quite quickly.

Morrison J · 31-07-2015 04:47PM

jack presley wrote: »

He also said he wanted players with strong character. So he's gone back on that one quite quickly.

True. They've done a very thorough interview and background check on him though according to reports and the fact Hall and Knighton have backed the signing from the start makes me more comfortable with it.

I've faith in McCloughan anyway. Really impressed with what he's done this off season.

Getting a player as talented as Galette on the minimum for 2015 with matching rights for 2016 is such a good deal it mitigates any big risk really too.

jack presley · 31-07-2015 04:52PM

Morrison J wrote: »

True. They've done a very thorough interview and background check on him though according to reports and the fact Hall and Knighton have backed the signing from the start makes me more comfortable with it.

I've faith in McCloughan anyway. Really impressed with what he's done this off season.

Getting a player as talented as Galette on the minimum for 2015 with matching rights for 2016 is such a good deal it mitigates any big risk really too.

Yeah, getting him for the minimum is great and the fact that it's only 1 year means he has to be on his best behaviour. Hopefully there's a clause in his contract that nullifies it with no payment if he does anything stupid.

I wouldn't trust a 'thorough interview' though. We all act our best in interviews!

Son Of A Vidic · 31-07-2015 06:33PM

Herpes Cineplex wrote: »

Not bad going for a guy who has a defense that does all the work.

He did well alright for an overrated QB who'd be nowhere without his D.

Billy86 · 31-07-2015 07:37PM

In his defense, he has proven himself well on the field itself since being drafted. I would put him and Luck roughly the same over the first three years of their careers (though Luck would have the higher ceiling if you were to build a team around one or the other).

raze_them_all_ · 31-07-2015 07:55PM

Billy86 wrote: »

In his defense, he has proven himself well on the field itself since being drafted. I would put him and Luck roughly the same over the first three years of their careers (though Luck would have the higher ceiling if you were to build a team around one or the other).

most rbs are in the league to keep the defence honest, in seattle wilson is there so other teams cant just load the box

SameOleJay · 31-07-2015 08:33PM

Wilson is very good in fairness. Not in the top tier but right below it with the likes of Flacco and Ryan for me at least.

They had to pay him but the fun starts now. Wagner due and Kam holding out... a whole new test for Carroll and the gm coming.

Billy86 · 31-07-2015 08:54PM

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

most rbs are in the league to keep the defence honest, in seattle wilson is there so other teams cant just load the box

That's an exaggeration in fairness; he had the 7th most yards per attempt, the fourth lowest interception ratio (tied with Ben, Brady) and on top of his 3,475 passing yards he had another 850 on the ground (at 7.2 yards per carry) - and a lot of that has to do with the maddening ability he has to outstretch his arm at the final second before going out of bounds, which invariably gets another 1-2 yards.

Yes, of course he has a top class running game behind him and a quality defense that allows his team to use that running game more often, in order to preserve leads. But like most quality running teams, that is what his line is built for - they have had many struggles protecting the pocket, which has quickly put Wilson close to, or even already in, the 'best when a play breaks down' discussion, along with Rodgers and Roethlisberger. Don't forget also that almost his entire WR/TE corps last season were undrafted guys, the only exceptions being Kevin Norwood (5th round rookie), Luke Willson (5th rounder, 2nd year pro) and Tony Moeaki (2010 3rd rounder who hasn't been the same player for years now, since let go to the Falcons).

Yes Wilson is extremely irritating off the field, but he is a quality QB - not one of the top guys, but up there with the likes of Luck in terms of guys who will likely be the top dogs down the road.

jack presley · 31-07-2015 08:57PM

Billy86 wrote: »

but up there with the likes of Luck in terms of guys who will likely be the top dogs down the road.

Speaking of Luck, how much is he going to get when he does his deal?

SameOleJay · 31-07-2015 09:04PM

He's by far and away the smartest of the new wave of read-option guys. His ability rolling from a collapsed pocket is exceptional. And when he does need to run it's never reckless. RGIII and even Cam could learn a lot from him.

raze_them_all_ · 01-08-2015 10:24AM

jack presley wrote: »

Speaking of Luck, how much is he going to get when he does his deal?

If he's not in the top 2 best paid I'd be amazed tbh

helimachoptor · 01-08-2015 10:57AM

The titans spelt Mettenbergers name wrong on his jersey for camp. He is seriously pissed off

Paully D · 01-08-2015 12:00PM

helimachoptor wrote: »

The titans spelt Mettenbergers name wrong on his jersey for camp. He is seriously pissed off

Haha, that's brilliant. They forgot the 'R'

He didn't seem to pissed off when asked about it though:

“I didn’t even realize it,” he said with a smile. “Honestly, I don’t see the big deal. It doesn’t really matter to me. I don’t think anyone noticed. They’ll fix it by tomorrow, I’m sure. “Honestly, I’ve heard so many pronunciations and misspellings of my name, it doesn’t even phase me anymore. If they do it as a joke, I’m all about it.”

helimachoptor · 01-08-2015 12:17PM

watch the interview he gave in the locker room, the fact it isnt up on the titansonline.com tells the story tbh

Shedite27 · 01-08-2015 12:45PM

helimachoptor wrote: »

The titans spelt Mettenbergers name wrong on his jersey for camp.

Happens to the best of them...

jack presley · 01-08-2015 12:49PM

Ah but these are only player names, how about getting the team name wrong....!!!

paulie21 · 01-08-2015 09:40PM

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/02/sports/football/junior-seaus-daughter-will-speak-at-pro-football-hall-of-fame-ceremony.html?smid=tw-nytimes

Slight compromise between the HOF and Seau family

Paully D · 02-08-2015 03:44AM

Boykin gone to the Steelers for a 5th round pick. Pittsburgh have got a bargain with that deal.

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