posted by friendfromlowry

Well the Chris Doyle thing was really weird. 

I'm just kind of mind-boggled by Urban's thought process. Hire the guy who was let go by a college for alleged racist/abusive behavior midway through LAST YEAR based on knowing him for a long time and thinking that's gonna have a chance in hell of going over well in today's world. Simple logic says that when you're inheriting a typically-shitty team like the Jags, you're going to have your work cut out for you, so why the hell would you hire a guy whose reputation would likely impede your chances of success? It's tough enough for bad teams to attract upper-tier free agents or keep their homegrown talent without hiring people who'd make them a less desirable destination than they already are.

posted by Heretic

I'm just kind of mind-boggled by Urban's thought process. Hire the guy who was let go by a college for alleged racist/abusive behavior midway through LAST YEAR based on knowing him for a long time and thinking that's gonna have a chance in hell of going over well in today's world. Simple logic says that when you're inheriting a typically-shitty team like the Jags, you're going to have your work cut out for you, so why the hell would you hire a guy whose reputation would likely impede your chances of success? It's tough enough for bad teams to attract upper-tier free agents or keep their homegrown talent without hiring people who'd make them a less desirable destination than they already are.

Maybe the only thing worse was ESPN talking about it.

Glad he’s gone. Sounds like a great guy 🤦🏻‍♂️. Urban out of touch lol

posted by BR1986FB

A lot of "boo hooing" by Bills and Steeler fans that Stefanski got selected over McDermott for COY and Aaron Donald was picked over TJ Watt for DPOY. Both that were selected were more deserving.

Bunch of idiots.

As fans, who GAF about individual awards?

I sure as hell dont.   

Philadelphia has agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first, league sources tell @mortreport and me.

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Don’t do it, Drew.

He needs to retire so the Browns can trade for Lattimore.

Watt to the Cardinals.

posted by justincredible

Watt to the Cardinals.

But if an odd choice, imo. Unless he never actually said he wanted a contender, and that was media driven.

posted by Laley23

But if an odd choice, imo. Unless he never actually said he wanted a contender, and that was media driven.

Concur.

I bet once all the info comes out, this was his most lucrative offer of guaranteed money.

Noob question: NFL free agency officially starts March 17th. Why was Mark Ingram able to reach agreement with Texans then today? 

posted by friendfromlowry

Noob question: NFL free agency officially starts March 17th. Why was Mark Ingram able to reach agreement with Texans then today? 

If he was already released, ala JJ Watt, he's free to sign at any time.

Damnit...Bud Dupree to the Titans.

That SUCKS

Damn.

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posted by Ironman92

Damnit...Bud Dupree to the Titans.

That SUCKS

Overpaid, big time. Should fit well in that scheme though.

Although PFF has their "best signing/worst signing of the day" rankings and the Browns signing John Johnson III was their best signing and Tennessee signing DuPree was their worst.

I wouldn't worry about it too much, if there's one thing Colbert can draft, it's LB's & WR's.

posted by justincredible

Damn.

It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia. Maia, as my first born child, has been the joy of my, and her Mother Shikiri’s, life.

— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) March 15, 2021

Damn, that is rough. Only 25.

The moths must have pried open Mike Brown's wallet. First the Bengals sign Trey Hendrickson, now Mike Hilton. Solid defensive additions but they aren't going to keep Burrow upright.

posted by BR1986FB

Overpaid, big time. Should fit well in that scheme though.

Although PFF has their "best signing/worst signing of the day" rankings and the Browns signing John Johnson III was their best signing and Tennessee signing DuPree was their worst.

I wouldn't worry about it too much, if there's one thing Colbert can draft, it's LB's & WR's.

He was gigantic for the Steelers...him going down sent them spiraling

Now lost Hilton who was one of their best DBs

Jesus

posted by Ironman92

He was gigantic for the Steelers...him going down sent them spiraling

Now lost Hilton who was one of their best DBs

Jesus

Not that he was probably a huge piece but I saw they lost their NT to JAX also.

If they can move money around, they have a shot at retaining Juju. The WR isn't very good and a lot of these guys are going to have to take significantly less than they wanted. Besides Juju there's Will Fuller & Kenny Golladay that are also looking to get paid. Could sign 1 year deals?

posted by BR1986FB

Not that he was probably a huge piece but I saw they lost their NT to JAX also.

If they can move money around, they have a shot at retaining Juju. The WR isn't very good and a lot of these guys are going to have to take significantly less than they wanted. Besides Juju there's Will Fuller & Kenny Golladay that are also looking to get paid. Could sign 1 year deals?

I don’t like what they lost to maybe sign a JuJu receiver.

Wrong direction but I’ll give them the benefit until proven wrong

posted by Ironman92

I don’t like what they lost to maybe sign a JuJu receiver.

Wrong direction but I’ll give them the benefit until proven wrong

I get it but that's what happens to most teams that a) have a franchise QB that they have to pay and b) keep restructuring contracts to "kick the can down the road" until it eventually catches up to them. Steelers & Saints are dealing with this now. Seahawks have in the past. If the Browns extend Baker to a long-term deal it will catch them eventually too.

I always thought the narrative was bad to go spend early and a lot in free agency. But that doesn’t seem to apply to the Patriots this offseason. Media loves them some Belichick. 

posted by friendfromlowry

I always thought the narrative was bad to go spend early and a lot in free agency. But that doesn’t seem to apply to the Patriots this offseason. Media loves them some Belichick. 

Most guaranteed money spent in FA since 2016 is between the Jets and Jaguars who also have the two worst winning percentages during that time.

Belichick probably feels like a kid in a candy store but if you look at the signings, the best are probably Judon & Smith. What he paid for those two WR's is just stupid.

Sounds like AJ Green may end up in Arizona. Would be a nice fit as a 2nd option.

AJ was probably one of my favorite bengals ever. But I won’t miss him twisting his ankle in training camp and missing 12 weeks.