Official 2018 Other NFL News

[mraynrand]

I'm starting to wonder if Mickey Loomis is the second coming of George Allen, throwing around draft picks like they were monopoly money. A D3 for a guy who hasn't played in three years? Loomis is nuts.

No doubt. Only possible mitigating factor I can think of is maybe there's something going on with Brees we don't know about, that puts this year in doubt.

[mraynrand]

Saints also signed Tanner McEvoy, which means their overhaul/upgrade of the offense is likely complete.

[mraynrand]

P.S. Max McCaffrey is available...(released by Niners), but injured (that's how the Packers like 'em)...

[Joemailman]

From NO beat writer Twitter Moments:

Twitter Moments @TwitterMoments
Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) is on the move again after being traded to the @Saints for a third-round pick, according to @RapSheet and @MikeSilver.

Does this mean Taysom Hill isn't the next Steve Young?

[mraynrand]

Does this mean Taysom Hill isn't the next Steve Young?

It looks like Savage is the odd QB out.

Did Steve Young play gunner on special teams?

[Joemailman]

Browns' Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...nsider-trading

He's admitting to it. Not sure if that will keep him out of prison.

[pbmax]

Good news everyone. I found your new favorite Twitter account.

Three Year Letterman @3YearLetterman
Replying to @AdamSchefter @mortreport

It’s stunning what constitutes “injured” in the NFL. I coach a youth football dynasty, and once had one of my players’ arm casts sawed off 3 weeks early by a nurse with some gambling debts. He finished out the year, got a championship ring, and didn’t re-break it until February.

[pbmax]

Browns' Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...nsider-trading

He's admitting to it. Not sure if that will keep him out of prison.

Packers could now find a useful arbitrage opportunity in Mychal Kendricks contracts.

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Browns now have released LB Mychal Kendricks.

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk
So the owner who faced no scrutiny or discipline for his truck-stop company's rampant fraud abruptly cuts a player who engaged in an isolated incident of insider trading? Should make for an interesting Hard Knocks finale. Unless it doesn't.

[hoosier]

Browns' Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...nsider-trading

He's admitting to it. Not sure if that will keep him out of prison.

I doubt it, probably gets him out of prison before he turns 40 though.

[hoosier]

No doubt. Only possible mitigating factor I can think of is maybe there's something going on with Brees we don't know about, that puts this year in doubt.

Eventually something has to go. Labrum, rotator cuff, the guy is pushing 40, we probably don't even have to stoop to wishing it on him.

[mraynrand]

Eventually something has to go. Labrum, rotator cuff, the guy is pushing 40, we probably don't even have to stoop to wishing it on him.

I crossed that bridge a long time ago. I'm shameless. I wish all the best for Brees and all the Saint - as long as they lose every game.


But what I meant was - did they bring in Bridgewater as general insurance against a possible (likely) Brees injury or because they already know something is wrong with Brees and think he will certainly miss time. Second seems less likely but possible...

[mraynrand]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk
So the owner who faced no scrutiny or discipline for his truck-stop company's rampant fraud abruptly cuts a player who engaged in an isolated incident of insider trading? Should make for an interesting Hard Knocks finale. Unless it doesn't.

Sign him up! Bring in Ari to run the PR! Bring in Lanny Davis to get him off the hook! Pull the stops, we need a LB who will be guilty of insider tackling!

[hoosier]

I crossed that bridge a long time ago. I'm shameless. I wish all the best for Brees and all the Saint - as long as they lose every game.


But what I meant was - did they bring in Bridgewater as general insurance against a possible (likely) Brees injury or because they already know something is wrong with Brees and think he will certainly miss time. Second seems less likely but possible...

The intuitive answer is insurance policy and grooming to replace Brees eventually. But Bridgewater becomes a UFA after this year, which makes it even harder to believe they had to give up a D3 to get him. That is why I suspect the ghost of George Allen behind all this.

[Joemailman]

Broncos cut 2016 1st round pick Paxton Lynch.