Mike Daniels

[Patler]

What kind of experience do you have with strippers? What kind of clothing do they wear?

Quick release.

[Teamcheez1]

One year contract: $9.1M deal with $7.8M guaranteed.

We'll see how this turns out.

[Bretsky]

I'll have you and Fritz know that Spriggs is the backup LT right now.

Pathetic

[RashanGary]

Pathetic

Spriggs is shit. But Gary is having a good start!

[Bretsky]

Spriggs is shit. But Gary is having a good start!

That would be great news ! With Daniels gone the opportunities will be there for him.

[pbmax]

Quick release.

We shouldn't be making fun of Mike Daniels that way Patler.

Wait, he signed with the Lions. Carry on.

[pbmax]

One year contract: $9.1M deal with $7.8M guaranteed.

We'll see how this turns out.

Somone mocked him for the one year deal, but he was out of camp for 2/3 days and got his exact previous (overpaid) deal replicated with guaranteed money.

Not too shabby at this point of the game. No one is handing out big FA deals out now.

[Patler]

It's an odd contract, for Daniels. I don't recall seeing many one year deals for such a large amount, with most of it guaranteed. On one hand, Detroit seems to be saying they expect him to be a major contributor this year (big salary, most guaranteed). On the other hand, they don't have long-term confidence in him (one year deal.)

[pbmax]

It's an odd contract, for Daniels. I don't recall seeing many one year deals for such a large amount, with most of it guaranteed. On one hand, Detroit seems to be saying they expect him to be a major contributor this year (big salary, most guaranteed). On the other hand, they don't have long-term confidence in him (one year deal.)

If normal parameters applied (and they may not here) he would have had to trade affordable years for more up front money.

They may not have wanted to commit to more years and some of that "guaranteed money" might not be full guaranteed.

[Patler]

If normal parameters applied (and they may not here) he would have had to trade affordable years for more up front money.

They may not have wanted to commit to more years and some of that "guaranteed money" might not be full guaranteed.

That is the interesting question for me, is the guaranteed money really guaranteed?

I expected a team only willing to commit one year to him would be concerned about the age/size/foot injury factors. If they were willing to pay a lot if he is OK they would also want to tie a significant portion to incentives, roster bonuses, etc. if he isn't OK If they are not worried about those things, and willing to pay a lot, they would want to have options with him for a couple more years.

Maybe it isn't what it seems.

[pbmax]

Schefter and PFT believe the money is full guaranteed.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1154869913116401664

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/26/mike-daniels-gets-7-8-million-guaranteed-from-lions/

[pbmax]

Overrated and overpaid.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
The #Lions gave DL Mike Daniels a 1-year deal worth $9.1M with $7.8M guaranteed... and of the 13 teams who called, four other teams were willing to do that deal or better. But the former #Packers star wanted to play for coach Matt Patricia... and stay in the division.

[esoxx]

I don't get the Daniels hate. One of TT's better defensive line picks.

[gbgary]

I don't get the Daniels hate. One of TT's better defensive line picks.

yup. me either. suh is 32 and signed for 9.25 guaranteed. daniels has been a very good player for us. it was bad luck getting hurt last year. he's healthy. he just turned 30. the team is worse without him. i've a feeling this will backfire. a self inflicted wound.

[mraynrand]

Overrated and overpaid.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
The #Lions gave DL Mike Daniels a 1-year deal worth $9.1M with $7.8M guaranteed... and of the 13 teams who called, four other teams were willing to do that deal or better. But the former #Packers star wanted to play for coach Matt Patricia... and stay in the division.

Well if he’s healthy Detroit will at least get max effort for two games. Shoulda traded him to the Jets and shipped him his locker.