The 2015-16 'OFF SEASON' NFL Happenings Thread

[mraynrand]

That's over the top too much shit now at Mile High Stadium. I can't wait to see what Elway does to steer a course out of it.

He's probably spending more time steering around his new LOMBARDI TROPHY

[pbmax]

The $18M hit is if they were to release him this year, pre-June. I assume it is the $11M signing bonus, all of which would be accelerated into 2016, and his 2016 salary of $7M that is guaranteed. They don't seem to recognize the $4M guaranteed for 2017 that Over the Cap includes.

Yeah, that's the disconnect. I was starting from their number.

So that is one way Condon might be able to facilitate a deal. Rework the Eagles deal to change the guarantees and the cap hit.

[pbmax]

Philadelphia fans are really into long term rebuilding these days.

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 2h2 hours ago
Denver does not expect Philadelphia to trade Sam Bradford to Broncos or to any team, per sources. Broncos now mulling other QB options.

[woodbuck27]

Philadelphia fans are really into long term rebuilding these days.

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 2h2 hours ago
Denver does not expect Philadelphia to trade Sam Bradford to Broncos or to any team, per sources. Broncos now mulling other QB options.

Maybe they pick a LT?

Laremy Tunsil , Ronnie Stanley or Jack Conklin.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2607912-colin-kaepernick-latest-news-rumors-speculation-surrounding-49ers-qbs-future?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Colin Kaepernick: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding 49ers QB's Future

By Adam Wells , Featured Columnist

[Patler]

Yeah, that's the disconnect. I was starting from their number.

So that is one way Condon might be able to facilitate a deal. Rework the Eagles deal to change the guarantees and the cap hit.

I don't see why he would have to. It doesn't matter if any of 2017 is guaranteed now or not. In the event of a trade before the season starts, the Eagles are on the hook for only the signing bonus, thereby gaining cap space, and their trade partner would be on the hook for the balance and have two years with Bradford on their roster.
Eagles cap position improves.
Their trade partner gets a moderately priced QB for two years.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2638235-marshawn-lynch-placed-on-seahawks-reserveretired-list?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Marshawn Lynch Placed on Seahawks' Reserve/Retired List

By Scott Polacek , Featured Columnist May 5, 2016

" ...The Seattle Seahawks announced that they placed former running back Marshawn Lynch on the reserve/retired list Thursday, making his retirement more official, per John Boyle of the team's official website.

Lynch has not filled out his retirement papers yet, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. Gregg Bell of the News Tribune reported that the team opted to put him on the list before June 1, thereby choosing to pay all of Lynch's remaining $5 million this coming season. ... "

[woodbuck27]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-seahawks-retirement-list-appreciation-beast-mode-runner-in-passing-era-super-bowls/1dwn9wo8s3irm11vbmwckqrr6h?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Ode to 'Beast Mode': Marshawn Lynch was a grounded star in a pass-heavy era

" ..It would be nice to say that Lynch changed the game, and that his imprint will be felt for years after his last carry, and that he’ll be followed by an army of imitators.

But it’s really the opposite — no team is really trying to imitate the way the Seahawks played with Lynch. ... " David Steele

[pbmax]

If Jeff Fisher doesn't permanently doom the Rams, their owner seems willing:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/05/09/stan-kroenkes-memory-may-be-a-little-foggy-on-kurt-warner/

“The kid from Northern Iowa can see,” said Kroenke, who at a the time a minority owner with the Rams. “He’s got vision. It’s like a really good point guard. Some guys have it, some guys don’t. Whether it’s Arena Football that gave it to him or whatever, but he can see.”

versus

Although Vermeil told Thomas that Vermeil doesn’t recall the conversation, former Rams G.M. Charley Armey was unequivocal.

“The decision to keep Kurt Warner was 100 percent Dick Vermeil,” Armey told Thomas. “Everybody was lobbying for other people, including the next year when Trent Green got hurt. Some guys wanted Jeff Hostetler and some guys wanted Jeff George. Dick Vermeil stuck to his guns.”

Vermeil added that Kroenke was “almost timid” regarding the Rams in those days, perhaps in deference to the late Georgia Frontiere, who became majority owner after her husband, Carroll Rosenbloom, died in 1979.

Thomas also points out that Kroenke had limited opportunities to evaluate Warner in 1998. He missed the offseason program, because he was playing in NFL Europe. Also, Warner threw a total of four passes in the preseason.

“So apparently either Kroenke is a quick study in terms of what little he may have seen on the practice field,” Thomas writes. “Or he was grinding out practice tape or NFL Europe film in his spare time.”

[mraynrand]

Why can't we have a GM/owner who can properly evaluate players without even seeing them play? #TTneedstogo

[Patler]

Melvin Gordon had microfracture surgery in January:

http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/ha...change-deniers

[Joemailman]

Melvin Gordon had microfracture surgery in January:

http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/ha...change-deniers

Patler, I think you posted the wrong link.

[vince]

Here's one.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15498945/san-diego-chargers-rb-melvin-gordon-expects-ready-training-camp-microfracture-surgery-knee

[Patler]

Patler, I think you posted the wrong link.

Sorry about that!

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/myers-jets-fumble-ryan-fitzpatrick-contract-negotiations-article-1.2630954?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Jets and Ryan Fitzpatrick desperately need to find middle ground with contract

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Monday, May 9, 2016, 9:21 PM

" Jets GM Mike Maccagnan’s decision to pick a Fitz Fight is absurd and could ultimately be the knockout punch to the Jets season "