NFL Offseason News 2017

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I have a feeling he'll be more Matt Cassell. Decent but not as good as he looked in NE.

That's fair. Some writers who I trust think JG will be the one to actually succeed post NE. It won't be as easy as it was in NE though.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2692738-the-hype-is-real-jimmy-garoppolo-worth-the-price-of-a-1st-round-draft-pick

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http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18741560/jimmy-garoppolo-edge-rookie-qbs

More Jimmy Garoppolo, this time what a Bayesian approach to his 63 passes in 2016 tells you about him

Don't want to spend the day learning about Bayes' Theorem?

As little as we know about how good Garoppolo really is, we know even less about a generic first-rounder, plus our best guess at Garoppolo's underlying talent is slightly higher. With this method, we can even estimate the probability that Garoppolo would be better than the generic first-round QB, given certain assumptions. With what we've seen so far, there's a 59 percent chance Garoppolo would turn out better. If we repeat the same analysis but instead use a more advanced metric of performance -- expected points added -- we get very similar results: a 64 percent chance that Garoppolo is better than a generic-first rounder.

[hoosier]

What exactly are teams going to give up for him that the Bears would want? Given his past performance, not much. Here's a take I found that's fantastic:

"Everything you need to know about trades you learned at the lunch tables in elementary school.

When you were slanging your juice box in attempts to upgrade at dessert, you had a bargaining chip. The juice quenched thirst way better than the skim milk the school was peddling, so you could justifiably demand a Nutter Butter in return.

Did your parents pack a Fruit Roll-Up? Congratulations on that bag of chips you're about to land.

But if you've got yourself a half-eaten banana, your behind ain't getting nothing.

Jay Cutler is that half-eaten banana. And the Chicago Bears are looking to make a deal."

More like a soggy bag of pretzels.

[Bretsky]

What do you fellas think about Garrapolo? Will he be a good starter or will he end up as yet another backup who flamed out ala Matt Flynn and Brock Osweiler?

He'll be better if he stays with Hoody Genius.

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Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago

Antonio Brown deal: 4-year extension worth $68 million - 17M per year over 4 years, and $18.5M over 3 years. Tied to Steelers through 2021.

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makes jordy look like more of a bargain

although brown is awesome

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steelers also slapped the tag on bell today

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Jason La CanforaVerified account @JasonLaCanfora 27s27 seconds ago

Would be stunned if Chiefs don't have Eric Berry locked up by franchise deadline. Sides very close on a 6yr deal worth massive $13M/year

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Vikings are NOT picking up AP's 2017 contract option.

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Jamaal Charles is also now available. Chiefs will release him.

Interesting. Start of League Year in March has sort of turned into a new June 1st date for vets to come available. Lotta agents load bonuses up for these dates to force a decision before FA.


ProFootballTalkVerified account @ProFootballTalk 21m21 minutes ago
Chiefs to cut Jamaal Charles

https://t.co/3SdoYFBnUS

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Vikings are NOT picking up AP's 2017 contract option.

Robert Klemko @RobertKlemko 57m57 minutes ago

Bovada set odds on AP's destination. Still giving Minny a good shot.

Bucs 3/1
MN 5/1
NYG 5/1
KC 5/1
CAR 7/1
Pats 8/1
GB 10/1
Was 10/1

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Robert Klemko @RobertKlemko 57m57 minutes ago

Bovada set odds on AP's destination. Still giving Minny a good shot.

Bucs 3/1
MN 5/1
NYG 5/1
KC 5/1
CAR 7/1
Pats 8/1
GB 10/1
Was 10/1

The Giants with AP would be a tough team. Even if he's only at 80% of what he use to be.

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The Giants with AP would be a tough team. Even if he's only at 80% of what he use to be.

Couple of Giant writers thought Charles fit the system better. Wouldn't be surprised to see one of those guys head there.

[gbgary]

the league is looking at perhaps revising the 'celebration rule' after touchdowns.

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the league is looking at perhaps revising the 'celebration rule' after touchdowns.

Which direction? Less or more fun?