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skol asylum
Footballguy
@wingoz: Has a QB ever played the game of NFL money better than Kirk Cousins? 2 straight years on the franchise tag, followed up by 3 years 84 million guaranteed, then another kick at the can at the age of 32. Well done Kirk, well done
Shaheen isn't known for his blocking, either, though. Even if Shaheen only steals 25% of the targets, that's probably too much to make Burton someone I'd want in my starting lineup.
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Buffalo Bills have interest in QB Sam Bradford
By Edward Lewis NFL.com
Published: March 12, 2018 at 09:30 a.m.
Updated: March 12, 2018 at 03:00 p.m.
By Edward Lewis NFL.com
The Buffalo Bills will need a quarterback once Tyrod Taylor's trade to the Cleveland Browns becomes official. As a free agent, Sam Bradford is looking for a place that needs a passer. Could the two be a match?
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Monday there is interest on the Bills' end. Because of a good scheme fit, Pelissero reported per sources that Buffalo will be a team to watch when it comes time for Bradford to pick his next destination.
There are some caveats, however.
Bradford, who played in just two games last season because of a balky knee that required a stint on the Vikings' injured reserve, will need to pass a physical. The Bills also might have to out-bid Minnesota for his services. Per Pelissero, the Vikings have stayed in touch with Bradford, perhaps keeping lines open in case they miss out on the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes.
If Bradford isn't an option for the Bills, Pelissero added former Vikings quarterback Case Keenum could also be on the Bills' radar.
The quarterback carousel continues.
By Edward Lewis NFL.com
Published: March 12, 2018 at 09:30 a.m.
Updated: March 12, 2018 at 03:00 p.m.
By Edward Lewis NFL.com
The Buffalo Bills will need a quarterback once Tyrod Taylor's trade to the Cleveland Browns becomes official. As a free agent, Sam Bradford is looking for a place that needs a passer. Could the two be a match?
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Monday there is interest on the Bills' end. Because of a good scheme fit, Pelissero reported per sources that Buffalo will be a team to watch when it comes time for Bradford to pick his next destination.
There are some caveats, however.
Bradford, who played in just two games last season because of a balky knee that required a stint on the Vikings' injured reserve, will need to pass a physical. The Bills also might have to out-bid Minnesota for his services. Per Pelissero, the Vikings have stayed in touch with Bradford, perhaps keeping lines open in case they miss out on the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes.
If Bradford isn't an option for the Bills, Pelissero added former Vikings quarterback Case Keenum could also be on the Bills' radar.
The quarterback carousel continues.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Well he isnt a top12 option in redraft anyway...sleeper...waiver guy if he gets hot or something....
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora
Broncos have interest in corner TJ Carrie. Expect them to hone in on him
Broncos have interest in corner TJ Carrie. Expect them to hone in on him
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN
Continue to hear Bucs have interest in RB Jerick McKinnon. Team looking to bolster backfield after Doug Martin release.
Continue to hear Bucs have interest in RB Jerick McKinnon. Team looking to bolster backfield after Doug Martin release.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
~$25 million more from 2016-2019 by turning down the Redskins 'offer' before the 2016 season.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
I thought he could've been if he'd gone to the right spot.
No, I'm just not that excited about the Chicago passing attack.
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Plenty of teams chasing Dion Lewis
Posted by Mike Florio on March 13, 2018, 1:42 PM EDT
One of the top running backs in the 2018 free-agent class has plenty of potential options. Currently, Patriots running back Dion Lewis has varying levels of interest from his current team, and from seven others.
The currently interested teams are the Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Titans, Texans, Colts, 49ers, per a source with knowledge of the situation.
Lewis and Jerick McKinnon are regarded as the top two free-agent running backs, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the same teams interested in Lewis also are interested in McKinnon.
Posted by Mike Florio on March 13, 2018, 1:42 PM EDT
One of the top running backs in the 2018 free-agent class has plenty of potential options. Currently, Patriots running back Dion Lewis has varying levels of interest from his current team, and from seven others.
The currently interested teams are the Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Titans, Texans, Colts, 49ers, per a source with knowledge of the situation.
Lewis and Jerick McKinnon are regarded as the top two free-agent running backs, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the same teams interested in Lewis also are interested in McKinnon.
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
The #Eagles have released veteran TE Brent Celek, who had a $5M cap hit for 2018
The #Eagles have released veteran TE Brent Celek, who had a $5M cap hit for 2018
Boston
Footballguy
I don't think most people view him as a lock starter...I see him as an upside #2 and would probably feel that way if he went to any other good situation...
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 34s35 seconds ago
Sam Bradford intends to sign with Arizona, source tells ESPN.
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Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago
Sam Bradford to Arizona: 1-year for $20M, including $15M guaranteed; 1-year option for $20M, per source.
Sam Bradford intends to sign with Arizona, source tells ESPN.
Update:
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago
Sam Bradford to Arizona: 1-year for $20M, including $15M guaranteed; 1-year option for $20M, per source.
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skol asylum
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
He is absolutely underrating how good Burton is as a receiver. Shaheen won't have any impact on Burton's value. I can't say the same the other way around however.
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Jello_Biafra
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zamboni
Footballguy
Not sure that's going to happen behind that OL. But the guy looked sharp in week 1 last year. Former 1st overall pick. AZ could've done worse. Not a bad signing for them, but if I was Bradford I'd have been looking to go somewhere with better WR & OL.
zamboni
Footballguy
Glad he got his ring. His value to the team was a lot more than stats - a true professional and team leader for many years.
zamboni
Footballguy
Probably a good signing for DJ owners assuming the line shows any signs of improvement. Immobile QB that will probably be dumping the ball off a lot to DJ.
fightingillini
Footballguy
I agree. I was fading DJ earlier, but with this signing his 2018 actually has a little hope. But man, if Bradford goes down early... all bets are off. Signing Bradford probably ate up a large chunk of their middling cap space. This team has a lot of holes.
Yeah that’s a big concern imo. I’m glad they got someone better than Glennon given the chatter earlier today. Given the contract maybe they view him as a stop gap and still hope to draft a rookie early (though I think they’d need to move up still).
Not a lot of teams have a 1-2 punch better than Fitz and Johnson. The o-line is an issue, but he did fine in Minnesota where it was even worse.
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 5m5 minutes ago
#Jaguars are re-signign WR Marqise Lee, source said
Update:
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 37s37 seconds ago
Jaguars are giving WR Marqise Lee a four-year deal with a max value of $38 million, including $18M guaranteed, per source.
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Seems like a lot for Lee and Richardson. Neither of those guys can stay healthy or have done a ton when they were healthy either.
#Jaguars are re-signign WR Marqise Lee, source said
Update:
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 37s37 seconds ago
Jaguars are giving WR Marqise Lee a four-year deal with a max value of $38 million, including $18M guaranteed, per source.
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Seems like a lot for Lee and Richardson. Neither of those guys can stay healthy or have done a ton when they were healthy either.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago
The #Jets are working on a deal for QB Teddy Bridgewater, source said. It is not his only option. But it is their first choice.
I thought the MIN OL did a fair job last year, but you may recall Bradford got knocked out in week 2... so he really needs to be kept clean back there if you want 16 games out of him.
And not sure I'd be excited about a 1-2 punch of a 35 year old slot WR and a RB. If I was Bradford, I'd have been hollering at Joe Thomas not to retire and then the Browns front office. Coleman, Gordon, Landry, Njoku, and Barkley >>> Fitz, DJ.
I was speaking about the Vikings in 2016, when Bradford played all year. Bradford stayed pretty healthy in 2015 and 2016.
Taylor>Bradford, I'm not sure Bradford had the option of going to the Browns.
I like the move by the Cardinals, certainly would make me feel better about investing in Johnson or Fitz next year.
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Report: Teddy Bridgewater close to Jets deal
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 13, 2018, 2:52 PM EDT
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With the quarterback dominoes falling quickly, the Jets can’t afford to be left out.
And they may have found their Plan B.
According to Bryant McFadden of CBSSports.com, the Jets are nearing a deal with Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
With guys flying off the shelves, it might be the best business the Jets can do, though it won’t take them out of the running for a rookie quarterback. The Jets pick sixth overall.
Bridgewater showed promise before a traumatic knee injury cost him more than a year. He was healthy enough to be active last year, but the Vikings were hesitant to go away from hot-hand
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 13, 2018, 2:52 PM EDT
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With the quarterback dominoes falling quickly, the Jets can’t afford to be left out.
And they may have found their Plan B.
According to Bryant McFadden of CBSSports.com, the Jets are nearing a deal with Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
With guys flying off the shelves, it might be the best business the Jets can do, though it won’t take them out of the running for a rookie quarterback. The Jets pick sixth overall.
Bridgewater showed promise before a traumatic knee injury cost him more than a year. He was healthy enough to be active last year, but the Vikings were hesitant to go away from hot-hand
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Nagy did not take Shaheen. Outside of Mitch Trubisky, he owes nothing to anyone on that team and treated it as such. Trey Burton on the other hand is implicated to be hand stamped by the staff. I know who I’ll be betting on to play a role similar to past Andy Reid TE’s.
Former 1st overall pick, showing just enough to keep hope alive? I thought he was going to go nuts after week 1 last year... but if you look at his career, man that is a low YPA. It's worse than Alex Smith's.
I doubt he had the option, but I am not confident Taylor is better than him.
zamboni
Footballguy
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Paul Richardson, wait. ####KKKKKKKKKK. 
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Man has anyone in any profession, much less just the NFL, ever maximized mediocre performance into better career salaries than Sam Bradford?
Career YPA of 6.6 and QB rating of 85.1, yet here are the earnings of a few guys through the end of the 2018 season since Bradford entered the league in 2010 (granted Wilson was in two fewer years, but he still won't approach Bradford's first 9 years earnings when he gets there).
Bradford: $134 million
Brady: $136 million
Roethlisberger: $132 million
Wilson: $73 million
Rodgers: $126 million
Career YPA of 6.6 and QB rating of 85.1, yet here are the earnings of a few guys through the end of the 2018 season since Bradford entered the league in 2010 (granted Wilson was in two fewer years, but he still won't approach Bradford's first 9 years earnings when he gets there).
Bradford: $134 million
Brady: $136 million
Roethlisberger: $132 million
Wilson: $73 million
Rodgers: $126 million
Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
Charles Robinson @CharlesRobinson
A league source tells Yahoo Sports the Buffalo #Bills will explore trade scenarios to move into the top five picks in the #NFL draft (QB-needy #Jets hold 6th pick). Talks are expected to materialize after first week of free agency and intensify at the Orlando owner's meetings.
A league source tells Yahoo Sports the Buffalo #Bills will explore trade scenarios to move into the top five picks in the #NFL draft (QB-needy #Jets hold 6th pick). Talks are expected to materialize after first week of free agency and intensify at the Orlando owner's meetings.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Gawain
Footballguy
Stafford has made 175M from 2010-2018 and has made 1 more Pro Bowl.
Stafford and Bradford have won the same number of playoff games.
Stafford Y/A 7.2 and QB rating of 88.3 (includes 2009 season)
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So dumb. Bradford has been paid more for nothing than anyone in history of nfl
12:04 PM - 13 Mar 2018
Warhogs
Footballguy
Could Cleveland end up moving one of their early picks again for a boat load of picks? They are still Cleveland but I have liked what they did last year and this year.
mozzy84
Footballguy
didn't Bradford sneak in before the rookie caps? I thought his first deal was gigantic being the #1 pick and all
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
He did, but that was only $50mil of that $134 mil. His $84mil since then looks just as bad releative to those guys even if we take the rookie deal out of it.
mozzy84
Footballguy
On July 30, 2010, Bradford signed a six-year, $78 million deal, which has $50 million of guarantees and has a maximum value of $86 million making it the largest contract ever for an NFL rookie.
He played well and earned his money his first year with the vikes anyways, and then promptly got hurt again.
you are correct regardless, he keeps raking that money in with these new contracts lately.
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Bracie Smathers
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Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 31s31 seconds ago
Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN
Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN
