I have it on Xbox, only been an hour so far but I like what I've played.
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NFL Offseason Thread 2013 - Here comes the wait
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I have it on Xbox, only been an hour so far but I like what I've played.
B For Bendetta
Member
Yep, I said about a month ago that Cruz would be my favorite. I would rather pay him and give up a pick than draft Tavon Austin and keep trying to develop players. Cruz is better in the slot than Amendola and has a much greater chance of breaking free for bog plays. He is expensive, but he is a young and dangerous playmaker who could finally be one of the biggest missing pieces to the puzzle. We haven't had a solid receiver in years.
Russ Wilson likes to post pictures of his wife on Twitter. Very strange
I think Wallace was and is more of a risk than Cruz is. Also, the WR market changed last year with Garcon and Jackson. Teams finally realized you can't give young QBs no WRs and expect them to develop. Freeman was a totally different player once he had VJAX to go and gets his throws. Ideally, you draft them. But if you can't, then you have to sign them
btw teams signing RFAs have to give up their own pick, so it would 16. It's tough. Rams only have 3 WRs on the current roster. Basically choosing to let Danny go, and then either take Austin and pay him little, but assume risk of unknown rookie, or pay Cruz, and live with that salary
I'm with you, but I think the Rams may have screwed themselves with the ridiculous Lauranitis extension last year. He's 15m on the cap next year, and restructuring just screws the cap in a later year
By that standard, the market for Mike Wallace should have been readily evident as soon as he was tendered. Afterall, you're just overpaying a WR draft pick, right? You can argue the subjective quality of the two receivers all you like but the RFA market just has not been proven to work like that. I could be wrong and the market for Cruz could be huge and teams will be offering their first rounder and a 10m/yr contract to get him. We'll see...
I'll take that 22nd pick if the Rams want to give it up.
I think Wallace was and is more of a risk than Cruz is. Also, the WR market changed last year with Garcon and Jackson. Teams finally realized you can't give young QBs no WRs and expect them to develop. Freeman was a totally different player once he had VJAX to go and gets his throws. Ideally, you draft them. But if you can't, then you have to sign them
btw teams signing RFAs have to give up their own pick, so it would 16. It's tough. Rams only have 3 WRs on the current roster. Basically choosing to let Danny go, and then either take Austin and pay him little, but assume risk of unknown rookie, or pay Cruz, and live with that salary
I'm with you, but I think the Rams may have screwed themselves with the ridiculous Lauranitis extension last year. He's 15m on the cap next year, and restructuring just screws the cap in a later year
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Yep, and this is the number one reason why so many people expect Ireland to go all out for Wallace. He lost out on Garcon and Jackson last year because he underestimated their market value and it made life for Ryan Tannehill quite difficult. I don't expect he'll make that same mistake this offseason.
Futurevoid
Member
Said as much in my post after edit.
BaltimoreLarry
Member
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Futurevoid
Member
Sounds like you have a coaching issue....
I mean no offense but the "quick fix" is what keeps losers .....losing.
It's funny how people evaluate players. Freeman sucked until they spent a billion dollars fixing the OL and WR, and upgraded the coaches. Now, he melted down at the end of the year. But early on, at least, he was putting up big time numbers
Absolutely. Coached the Saints defense last year. One of the worst coaches in NFL history. The only WR left from his tenure was recommended by McDaniels
The_Darkest_Red
Member
I don't understand what happened to Freeman at the end of last year, honestly.
Wait... are you trying to tell me Alex Smith isn't going to lead the Chiefs to a Super Bowl?
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
I feel like anymore the cable company provides these all in one things that work pretty well. I haven't had a problem with either of the things TWC and Comcast has given us. I had a lot of trouble with the modem from Cox though but that wasn't even DOCSIS 3.0 or whatever capable.
Diabeetus
Futurevoid
Member
I'm pretty confident in saying no.
Though we've discussed this a bit (not specifically YOU but in the thread), Smith isn't meant to take them to the promised land. He's there to improve that win percentage as the team is built. He's a stop gap player and I think Reid and the Chiefs top brass understand that.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Yeah, and in that respect I can see why the move was made. I really only made that comment to distract myself from the fact that the Dolphins going after Mike Wallace is probably a perfect example of what you're talking about.I'm pretty confident in saying no.
Though we've discussed this a bit (not specifically YOU but in the thread), Smith isn't meant to take them to the promised land. He's there to improve that win percentage as the team is built. He's a stop gap player and I think Reid and the Chiefs top brass understand that.
He was a lot better when his attempts per game were low. Best work came off play action. They also lost some linemen to injuries, which hurt their run game, and forced him to throw more. I've never been a big fan, but I think he's a guy who can do well when protected.
edit: fucking moron. Stop taking dumb crap that doesn't work and get your scrawny ass on that HGH and adderall and stem cells that all the good QBs take
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hJLFriG2yA&feature=youtu.be
Futurevoid
Member
That's part of the "win now" mentality that teams just have today. It makes them push out young QB's ASAP as opposed to letting them sit a year and develop. I hate it but then its born out of the fans and their complete impatience with rebuilding.
Honest question: If David Gerrard had stayed healthy last season - would Tannehill have been your starter?
The Dolphins put a pretty good coaching staff together on the field last season - does Philbin have any say on personnel?
Can't even look the camera in the eye when peddling that stuff.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...as-restricted-free-agent?campaign=Twitter_atl
STL already being linked with Cruz, though that's just b/c they have the extra #1
STL already being linked with Cruz, though that's just b/c they have the extra #1
Alligatorjandro
Banned
It'll come back on the Saints.
Futurevoid
Member
That's the exact article I posted and you commented on.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=49469301&postcount=10641
Dutch Gronk
Banned
What did we do to you now?
That's not how voodoo works.
Dave Richard ‏@daverichard
"We always dreamed of playing together. This week presents that possibility." -- SJax on joining Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
Dave Richard ‏@daverichard
"I think they're one good running back away from winning the Super Bowl." -- SJax on joining the Falcons. He chuckled after saying that.
Also says going to PITT a possibility, though all of it is just him trying to create a market.
"We always dreamed of playing together. This week presents that possibility." -- SJax on joining Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
Dave Richard ‏@daverichard
"I think they're one good running back away from winning the Super Bowl." -- SJax on joining the Falcons. He chuckled after saying that.
Also says going to PITT a possibility, though all of it is just him trying to create a market.
Just felt like casting some voodoo
I always knew you were pure evil.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Thats how curses work.And anyway it doesnt matter,yall are the Aints.
What does this have to do with the Jags?
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Yeah, there was a big push to keep Tannehill on the bench for a year and honestly that may have been the plan initially but obviously it didn't work out that way.
I think Philbin has some say in personnel but it probably isn't very significant, it seems like those shots are mostly being called by Ireland now. I also remember hearing that Sherman and Philbin both had some say in picking up Tannehill, which is easy enough to understand given Sherman's history with Tannehill. Philbin and Ireland seem to agree on some general philosophies though, and even though I'm joking about the coaching I do have some faith in Philbin (and a small bit left in Ireland). Philbin has stated that he is a fan of building through the draft and Ireland has made similar comments. The big difference this year is that they have a ton of cap room so they can afford to take some chances in free agency without hurting their draft status.
There are definitely some signs that the Dolphins are trying to avoid the "win now" mentality, like letting go of Brandon Marshall and Chad Johnson, but whether or not they'll stick to that mentality as time goes on remains to be seen.
hahaThat's the exact article I posted and you commented on.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=49469301&postcount=10641
I get confused what I have chatted with on Twitter and here. Saw the original Tweet yesterday and it sent Rams fans in a tizzy. Still think issue is structure. Giant will just match anything that isn't heavily front loaded, unless someone goes nuts.
Futurevoid
Member
Ravens release a veteran guard:
Alligatorjandro
Banned
damn dirty Aints
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Well he'd definitely start in Green Bay but we won't pay him starter money.
:jnc
Alligatorjandro
Banned
monster
I saw this list on my Twitter earlier. Not the first to say this obviously, but it helps explain, at least somewhat, why the 49ers were able to get so much for Alex Smith this year.
"With Matt Moore signed, top FA QBs:
1. J. Campbell
2. D. Garrard
3. C. Daniel
4. Drew Stanton
5. Josh Johnson
6. Vince Young."
That's a really sad group if you're currently a team without a franchise QB. Especially given what is available in the draft this year.
What are the Eagles plans going to be tonight. I think they should try to improve on the offensive line. I'd bring in Adrien Wilson to see if he can help our problem at safety. Anybody is better than Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman. The Eagles have over 30 million in cap space. Let's get to work.
What are your plans YankeeHater, Brinbe, and Xeke?
What are your plans YankeeHater, Brinbe, and Xeke?
Bring back Vince Young. Dream Team 2.1!
Mike Wallace is fast.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/m...eceivers/323c57d5-435a-417d-8ffe-ba55e678b7be
Thanks for the recommendation, Squicken.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/m...eceivers/323c57d5-435a-417d-8ffe-ba55e678b7be
Thanks for the recommendation, Squicken.
Futurevoid
Member
Signs pointing to releasing DeAngelo Hall:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...3/08/signs-point-to-release-of-deangelo-hall/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...3/08/signs-point-to-release-of-deangelo-hall/
Alligatorjandro
Banned
I hope the Patriots sign some good players.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
High hopes and low expectations for me.