Free Agents Discussion

[sherck]

The Cardinals announced the second phase of acquiring Chandler Jones by tying him down to a long-term contract. The five year, $83 million deal ($53 million guaranteed) resets the market for pass-rushers. It surpasses Olivier Vernon’s contract with the Giants. Vernon received $40 million guaranteed and $17 million per season.

Which is more bonkers? $12m a year for a non-pass rusher or $16.5m a year for Jones?

Cheers,

[Coltsalr]

That makes him the #7 paid OLB in the NFL.

It's a little hard to fault Ballard for not giving him more money per annum than Ryan Kerrigan

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by sherck

Hmmm....Ballard's "you cannot buy a locker room" comment....

The offense is set with an identity (Luck) and is already a top offense. Adding veteran free agents to it to make it one of the best in the league (OG, WR1b, RB) will not change its overall identity and any veterans added will not become a dominate voice on that squad with veterans like Luck, Gore, Stanzo, Hilton and Doyle in the house.

However, on defense, there are no veteran voices anymore except for Vontae Davis and lesser starters like Robinson, Jones, Langford and perhaps Butler if we re-sign him. Any high priced veteran we sign (especially at LB) will instantly become a leader on the defense and shape how that squad grows.

Right or wrong, I wonder how much of that mindset is playing into Ballard's free agency strategy?

I wonder if his "you cannot buy a locker room" comment will lead him to not bring in veteran defensive talent and instead insist that we "grow" that talent through the draft over the next two or three years?

Other than Poe, I have not seen us linked to many defensive free agents at all.

Something to think about. With a top 3 offense and a defense that climbs to average, we probably win the division.

Cheers,

I took that quote to mean you cant just throw money at a problem and expect it to work. Its not sustainable and personalities can be an issue. See: Washington Redskins

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by sherck

Which is more bonkers? $12m a year for a non-pass rusher or $16.5m a year for Jones?

Cheers,

I want to say both. I did not consider Vernon to be a premier pass rusher either. I guess drafting them is the way to go.

[Wyatt]

@mortreport 1m1 minute ago
Cowboys now expect to trade Tony Romo to Broncos or Texans, sources say. Broncos talking with Jets about Trevor Siemian.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

@mortreport 1m1 minute ago
Cowboys now expect to trade Tony Romo to Broncos or Texans, sources say. Broncos talking with Jets about Trevor Siemian.

Thank goodness we were able to go from Peyton to Andrew.

And that we did not draft Ryan Leaf or RGIII!

Being in QB hell just sucks for NFL teams.


Cheers,

[sherck]

Discontent.

That is the word for what I am feeling.

Discontent.


DO SOMETHING, BALLARD!





Cheers,

[Coltsalr]

Josina Anderson‏ @JosinaAnderson 55s56 seconds ago
I'm told, as of now, WR Alshon Jeffery is leaning towards choosing the #Eagles when free agency starts

PLEASE DO. SAVE US FROM OURSELVES.

[Wyatt]

Found this graphic and thought it gives some interesting prospective....thoughts?

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

Found this graphic and thought it gives some interesting prospective....thoughts?

I think that Dan Snyder has got to be pissed that six teams have spent more in free agency that he has.

Cheers,