Official 2020 Free Agency Thread

[Joemailman]

Word out of Cleve was they wanted to move on from Schobert. I really like the guy. He could be the plugger with Martinez chasing. Pettine should alter his scheme to include two classic ILB types. Sound vs the run.

Anyone aware of any young interior DL types out there in UFA land?

Article in JSO saying Pettine's use of Safety at ILB is cutting edge, but not sustainable. https://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ed/4726274002/ Running game has been making a comeback in the NFL with the Disciples of Shanahan coaching tree. Pettine may have to adjust. He may have been forced into this to some point by the limitations of Martinez and the utter failure of Burks. Will be interesting to see how Gutey tries to restock the position.

[Bretsky]

I'd rather have Martinez than Bulaga. I feel better about the two headed Vehldeer/Light or draft pick monster than I do the Summers/Burks/pathetic draft debacle

Do you think the price tag for Bulaga and Martinez are similar ?

Martinez loves GB and wants to stay here. And if we could draft and pair up an athletic ILB high that would be great. But I'm guessing he makes north of 10 MIL.

I thought Bulaga last signed for about 7MIL/year, didn't he ? He's near the end. I'm not sure he strikes it rich given his age.

[wist43]

Do you think the price tag for Bulaga and Martinez are similar ?

Martinez loves GB and wants to stay here. And if we could draft and pair up an athletic ILB high that would be great. But I'm guessing he makes north of 10 MIL.

I thought Bulaga last signed for about 7MIL/year, didn't he ? He's near the end. I'm not sure he strikes it rich given his age.

If you want a playmaker in the middle of your defense, then Martinez needs to be replaced.

Personally, I view him as a weak link - and given that he is right in the middle if the action, you can't hide him.

Burks certainly isn't the answer. My guess is they cut him this year.

[pbmax]

Article in JSO saying Pettine's use of Safety at ILB is cutting edge, but not sustainable. https://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ed/4726274002/ Running game has been making a comeback in the NFL with the Disciples of Shanahan coaching tree. Pettine may have to adjust. He may have been forced into this to some point by the limitations of Martinez and the utter failure of Burks. Will be interesting to see how Gutey tries to restock the position.

It was cutting edge four years ago when Burnett played it.

[pbmax]

If you want a playmaker in the middle of your defense, then Martinez needs to be replaced.

Personally, I view him as a weak link - and given that he is right in the middle if the action, you can't hide him.

Burks certainly isn't the answer. My guess is they cut him this year.

All depends on Martinez's price. You don't want to cut the best ILB on the team even if he is limited unless the price is ridiculous. Otherwise, you have to spend the same money on two players. They aren't going to pick up a 3 down guy who can cover for cheap.

[Zool]

Burks certainly isn't the answer. My guess is they cut him this year.

He was a 3rd rounder, and was pretty solid on coverage teams. He's in the last year of his rookie deal. He'll get a final year to suck then get cut.

[pbmax]

Watched one minute of Queen versus Auburn. Has a good stiff arm and can disengage from a block (though not fantastic). He's not quick to diagnose Malzahn's play action but he doesn't take many bad steps. Haven't seen him on much coverage.

He did get blocked by a TE downfield but at least held his ground.

He is playing strong side in a 2 ILB set which I did not expect from the speed guy.

[pbmax]

It can always be worse:

Spotrac @spotrac
In one month (3/19), Jared Goff will be paid his $21M roster bonus for 2020. In addition, his $25M 2021 salary, $2.5M 2021 roster bonus, & $15.5M 2022 roster bonus ALL become fully guaranteed. His dead cap figure will rise to $94M!

[Tony Oday]

I wish AR would renegotiate and lower his cap number so we could get a stud WR to go with Adam's then we track meet teams.

[Bretsky]

I wish AR would renegotiate and lower his cap number so we could get a stud WR to go with Adam's then we track meet teams.

GOTTA give Brady a ton of Credit for agreeing to those cap friendly deals.

That is why Dallas hasn't signed Dak Prescott. He wants Russell Wilson money but he's not worth 35MIL/YEAR

They give it to him and then the talent on their team starts getting gutted one year at a time when they are unable to keep or get any talent.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I wish AR would renegotiate and lower his cap number so we could get a stud WR to go with Adam's then we track meet teams.

Man, ODay, you're living proof that mankind don't need brain to thrive in this mordern mercantile hell hole. Just need capital.

Great Arm of Butte in fact recently renegotiated, my simpleton foe. Traded in a sumptuous roster bonus for a sumptuous signing bonus, which freed up additional cap capital.

[pbmax]

Will never cease to be amazing how many people think athletes (or anybody) shouldn't get top dollar for their services.

Players didn't ask for the cap. That is the owners protecting the weakest franchises.

[pbmax]

I DON'T THINK THIS WILL DO IT

Ken Ingalls - Packers Cap @KenIngalls
A look at a possible Bryan Bulaga Contract:

3 years - $35M - $11.67M Average
$9M signing bonus
Packers could release after 1-2 years.
$9.67M 2020 salary cap hit

Most Importantly - 30% Rule Compliant

I'm not sure this is even enough to keep him.

Thoughts? Questions?

[bobblehead]

I think perhaps you give him a little too much credit. Jags had the NFL's #1 rushing offense and #17 passing offense in 2017 as well as the NFL's #2 defense. He's never been able to win when he was the focal point of the offense. Outside of 2017, he's 14-43 as a starter.

He ran a lot for that #1 rushing title as well though.
stats:

2015 4400 yards, 35TD 18Int A few too many picks for my taste, but for a second year guy not too bad. Then the organization started jerking things around. New coaches, new coordinators, trading guys, locker room issues. He has had 300+ yards rushing every season. He played well in his lone postseason. Honestly, I can't figure out why everyone has given up on this guy, but Ryan Tannehill and Jimmy G are the new hotness. Best Jimmy G season is 4k 27td 13 picks. And he can't run away from a turtle. Postseason he has 2td and 3 picks...with a dominant running game.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Will never cease to be amazing how many people think athletes (or anybody) shouldn't get top dollar for their services.

Players didn't ask for the cap. That is the owners protecting the weakest franchises.

Actually, revenue sharing is what's preventing fat cats like Jerry Jones from cannibalizing on the weak cats.

The pig owners love the salary cap b/c it helps them accumulate capital, and capital creates wealth. In other words, the cap allows the owners to exploit the players. Rake in $400 M, cook the cap to make it look like it has reached the max of $200 M, but pay the players only $150 M.