Yep. That was why I was pining away so hard last season for Mullens to be good enough to dump Jimmy G and his monster contract.
In Mullens' defense, I think he actually was pretty good, its just that they didn't have the defensive performance or running game that they had this season.
Jimmy G is better than the credit you give him. Look at their win/loss record with him and without him. They're not paying him THAT much, there are plenty of QBs who are getting more. That said, when his current contract ends, he doesn't deserve to be paid like the highest player.
The Lions are mostly a mess, and all drafting the top corner does is make up for the fact that they already have one of the top corners in the league and he is clearly not interested in playing for them so they are trading him.
They already have the worst passing defense, and their best corner is going to leave... thus making it even worse. The least you can do in that case is find a suitable replacement.
They take advantage of having a top five pick, which for a mediocre team doesn't happen every year, to get the quarterback that has a decade ahead of him and maybe more,
Rumor going around that Carr will be traded to Chicago. He is a definite upgrade from Tribusky, so it would be in their best interest. But why would the Raiders want to move on from Carr to begin with? If this is to get Tom Brady, I don’t agree. That said, I will not pretend to know as much about football as Gruden.
Colts allegedly interested in Phillip Rivers. If so, I think that is a wise decision. They are already have a good oline (which he needs) so they can use their best draft capital to get him wide receivers in a class that is deep at the position.
Exactly. While I can understand the Colts being in the market for a QB, I don't think Ballard is going to go with the kind of Band-Aid solution that an almost if not already at the end of the road QB like Rivers or Brady would represent. If they're serious about getting rid of Brissett and going the FA route then IMO Bridgewater is the best choice. If they prefer drafting, then keep Brissett as the (if necessary) bridge QB.
Clowney has publicly stated that he’s open to offers from other teams besides Seattle. He has also stated he’s only interested in going to a contender, hence why he refused to go to Miami. What are the other realistic options who have the cap space for the kind of contract he will likely demand ?
edit: in other news, Vegas/Gruden allegedly interested in Mariota. Should be interesting if that turns out to be true.
Rams don’t even have the cap space to keep their current roster assembled.
edit: update: Colts and Patriots also allegedly interested in Mariota. I’m not sure what the Patriots in particular will do if they don’t get Brady resigned. And they will probably have to pay at least 30 mil a year.
Brady seems to be getting re-signed by the Pats. He only wants a 2 year deal then he will retire. I'd be surprised if they didn't sign him, especially since he now seems to be willing to give them a little bit of a discount.
If that happens it’s the Lions dream come true. Getting to select the best player in the entire draft at #3 overall. Couldn’t ask for much better than that in a rebuild, especially when it’s a position of need regardless.
edit: FYI Chase Young is considered a better Nick Bosa and without a significant history of injuries.
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