I don't think Bell really wants to go to NY unless he really has to.Hoo boy. Our offseason depends on Gruden. C'mon Jon, you know you want Pittsburgh West.
interesting - another off radar move...very good ST an had some key catches for the Bears....for the $ looks like a good signing...hope it doesnt mean they are no resigning Andre....Bellamy's deal is 2 years for $7m (max). $2.75m guaranteed ($1.8m signing bonus). I guess he replaces C Peak. He can play WR, but is a good special teamer. Great locker room guy allegedly and loved by his teammates.
I don't think he returns kicks. It would replace Peak I guess.interesting - another off radar move...very good ST an had some key catches for the Bears....for the $ looks like a good signing...hope it doesnt mean they are no resigning Andre....
just saw . wow thats a great signing!!!! any word on $?Anthony Barr to the Jets
Albert Breer says that we're still in on Mosely despite signing Barr. JesusWe're going for it. No doubt
just saw . wow thats a great signing!!!! any word on $?
Well the money is there...Albert Breer says that we're still in on Mosely despite signing Barr. Jesus
Yeah, we need the center more than anything at this pointThey still need Paradis and then I’m ok if nothing else major happens until the draft. Barr supposedly is going to cost them some $$$.
I wish I could post that Jack Nicholson gif of him shaking his head yes. lol.what a day.....if they somehow land mosely too that would be ridiculous....if they get both then no way they can get Bell.....would be thrilled with Coleman Paradis and Mosely to close it out or just Bell and Paradis.....come on Mac let'sdo this!
I watched a few Minny games - hes a beast....this was the cost of them signing Cousins and their fans are not happy about it....young stud LB with pass rushing ability upside....with a real DC and Q Williams/J Allen added that Defense is gonna be unreal.I wish I could post that Jack Nicholson gif of him shaking his head yes. lol.
I knew that Barr was a good all-around LB, but didn't realize that he's a 4-time Pro Bowler (last 4 years).
It's hard to say until details come out. Average contract value doesn't equate the cap hit. Depends on the bonus and how it's structured.wondering how much money is left.....started at $82M - $2.5 for Bellamy...$9M for Crowder....guessing $15M for Barr....so something like $55M......thinking they will want $25M to round out team and draft so guessing around $30M left to spend - plus they havent cut Crowell yet so there's an extra $3M there....Bell $16M + Paradis $12M or Mosely $15M + Paradis $12M + Coleman $6M ....either would be awesome!
good point - could be even more $ to spend....ill revise to Mosely, Bell and Paradis please!!!!It's hard to say until details come out. Average contract value doesn't equate the cap hit. Depends on the bonus and how it's structured.
I don't think any of us had LB as a position we would target other than maybe edge rusher. We have an incredibly expensive LB crew now. Hey D. Lee, gtfo. Williams must be thrilled today.good morning!!!! Barr and Mosely? never even dreamed!! Mac going for it! I assume they cut Lee but that is some duo with Adams...if Tru returns to form and they draft Q/allen thos could be a super bowl d with williams as dc.
i dont want to get too greedy but Paradis and coleman would be the topper....plus need a cb...i have them around $38m depending in structuring...prob over $40m after cutting crowell and lee...
heck of a 24 hrs!!
That's the nature of having to build your roster in FA. Every year, the "best" available player at quite a few positions becomes the highest paid player at position X ever. Just the way the league and cap inflates. Happy to give an extra few mill to guys that were identified as needs and major upgrades because we actually had the ability to do so without hamstringing the rest of the offseason.might as well spend the money, use it or lose it... nice kick start so far, looks like overpays a bit, but I think you can say that on 99% of the signings across the league so far, that's just the way it is these days
Yes - this is surely not the way to build a team, but unfortunately Mac (and his predecessors) can not draft well.The teams that "win" free agency only have to do so because they did a #### job drafting.
Happy to improve the team but let's not lose perspective here.
Manish MehtaVerified account @MMehtaNYDN 51m51 minutes ago
Jets are still in discussions for RB Le’Veon Bell and center Matt Paradis, per sources.
Rich CiminiVerified account @RichCimini 5m5 minutes ago
Mosley had 47 tackles last season resulting in a successful play for the defense, based on the yards to go by down: 40%+ on 1st down, 50%+ on 2nd down, conversion on 3rd/4th down. That was 17 more than any other Ravens player, per NFL Next Gen Stats. #Jets
Sounds plausible - most reports have said both players are likely to sign with the Jets.My take on Bell is that the Jets have made the highest offer. Bell wants either of two things to happen: 1) A better team matches it or 2) The Jets up their offer for him to save face financially for last year's decision. Mccags is probably saying, "here is my best offer, take it or leave it" knowing no one else is matching it. How long that offer is out there I"m not sure. At some point, the Jets should threaten to rescind it. However, McCags probably feels like he's gotten his impact guys already, so he can wait to spend remaining cap on lesser free agents.
That might be a similar situation with Paradis. The Jets were rumored to be in the final 2 on Paradis with Buffalo. His agent is hoping for more and McCags feels that no one else will match it. He's rolling the dice with both players. Just my guess.
Colts off the table, leaves basically Chicago, Raiders and Jets in the mix (and Bears may not have cap room and Raiders may not have the actual cash).Matt HarmonVerified account @MattHarmon_BYB 26s26 seconds ago
Colts not chasing Le’Veon Bell was easy to see coming despite some fantasy players’ wish casting. Indy has a ton of cap space but clearly not spending just to spend.
Yeah all this interest in Bell sounds like the same bs with Pittsburgh and Brown.Colts off the table, leaves basically Chicago, Raiders and Jets in the mix (and Bears may not have cap room and Raiders may not have the actual cash).
I think #2 is likely - the agents smell blood....Jets are in overpay mode and they want to get them to max out before agreeing...at some point someone is going to blink...I think Paradis is the more important player so if I were Mac I'd raise the offer on Paradis then give a best offer to Bell with an expiration....it is very possible Bell's offers are not as good as he was thinking but he better make a decision before it gets worse....My take on Bell is that the Jets have made the highest offer. Bell wants either of two things to happen: 1) A better team matches it or 2) The Jets up their offer for him to save face financially for last year's decision. Mccags is probably saying, "here is my best offer, take it or leave it" knowing no one else is matching it. How long that offer is out there I"m not sure. At some point, the Jets should threaten to rescind it. However, McCags probably feels like he's gotten his impact guys already, so he can wait to spend remaining cap on lesser free agents.
That might be a similar situation with Paradis. The Jets were rumored to be in the final 2 on Paradis with Buffalo. His agent is hoping for more and McCags feels that no one else will match it. He's rolling the dice with both players. Just my guess.
I dont see the Bears as a threat....Davis and Cohen are a good duo with Howard being shipped out...even after the Mack restructure they are only $18M under the cap and just dont see them adding BellYeah all this interest in Bell sounds like the same bs with Pittsburgh and Brown.
I would think that the Bears will make a big splash at S after losing Amos. Maybe Earl Thomas?
While this sentiment is generally true, the Jets really have no star players on their roster who's contracts will be coming up anytime soon. Darnold and Adams are under control for four and three more years, respectively, and who else might they lose because of fiscal irresponsibility this offseason. Plus as mentioned these guys are all fairly young productive players - sure they could end up being busts but right now it doesn't look like these contracts should kill them, and in fact they may look more reasonable in Year 3 when a whole bunch of new free agents surpass these salaries.Dead-man-walking #Jets GM Mike Maccagnan is doing now what dead-man-walking #Giants GM Jerry Reese did in 2016: Fire both barrels (and throw the gun) in free agency to save your ###. It bought Reese another year, but left a wreckage.
Allegedly it's the Bears and Ravens with interest.I dont see the Bears as a threat....Davis and Cohen are a good duo with Howard being shipped out...even after the Mack restructure they are only $18M under the cap and just dont see them adding Bell
As for the Raiders - they are probably the biggest threat but they still have under $30M and have to sign 3 1st rd picks so would be tight....
Jets may get Bell for less than expected just due to lack of competition.....
Casserly said that he loves the moves because we got very good players in their prime. These guys are in the mid-20s.While this sentiment is generally true, the Jets really have no star players on their roster who's contracts will be coming up anytime soon. Darnold and Adams are under control for four and three more years, respectively, and who else might they lose because of fiscal irresponsibility this offseason. Plus as mentioned these guys are all fairly young productive players - sure they could end up being busts but right now it doesn't look like these contracts should kill them, and in fact they may look more reasonable in Year 3 when a whole bunch of new free agents surpass these salaries.
agreed - what was he supposed to do? I think a good GM has to draft well....anyone can throw a ton of $ at FAs....every Jet fan understands the only reason they have this $ is due to poor drafting....but they kept Mac and he has to go for it so this was the way....now who knows as far as chemistry and it certainly doesnt guarantee success but he spent the cap space very well....young ascending players at important positions instead of declining players over 30....he also drafts well in the 1st rd when its a no brainer so Im leaning toward just grabbing BPA at #3 and get ready to play.....While this sentiment is generally true, the Jets really have no star players on their roster who's contracts will be coming up anytime soon. Darnold and Adams are under control for four and three more years, respectively, and who else might they lose because of fiscal irresponsibility this offseason. Plus as mentioned these guys are all fairly young productive players - sure they could end up being busts but right now it doesn't look like these contracts should kill them, and in fact they may look more reasonable in Year 3 when a whole bunch of new free agents surpass these salaries.
That makes me feel worse.Casserly said that he loves the moves because we got very good players in their prime. These guys are in the mid-20s.
Casserly also loved Bowles and Maccan't, so ....
Ha, I was talking all this crap about Casserly earlier to a couple of friends and all of a sudden the pops up on tv and is glowing about our moves.That makes me feel worse.