Let’s see what the contract is. If it’s a 3 year fully guaranteed extension, we could swallow that while Trubisky is on his rookie contract and revisit in a few years. The man is game changingTwo firsts + a monster salary is too much. An elite QB might be worth that, but no way anyone else is.
2 future 1st round prospects for defensive player of the year and likely HOF'er is easily worth it. The money is meaningless. Bears have their qb and other pass rusher on rookie contracts and their LT at a very affordable rate.Two firsts + a monster salary is too much. An elite QB might be worth that, but no way anyone else is.
The deal is probably contingent on Mack signing an extension because if he didn't then they would essentially be inheriting the same holdout that forced Oakland to trade him so yeah, he's going to sign a MASSIVE contract 'reportedly' expected to eclipse Aarron Donald's record setting deal.This has got to be contingent on signing Mack to a long term deal, right?
...Mack had been holding out as he sought to become of the highest-paid players in the NFL. According to Rapoport, he could have a record-breaking deal with the Bears as early as Saturday.
"Before the end of the day, the Bears are expected to negotiate a long-term deal with Khalil Mack that should eclipse the deal for Aaron Donald," Rapoport wrote.
Donald became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history on Friday when he signed a new 6-year, $135 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
You draft a top first rounder PRAYING you get a guy like this. And the Bears wont be drafting in the top 5 any time soon, so its moot.Two firsts + a monster salary is too much. An elite QB might be worth that, but no way anyone else is.
ExactlyYou draft a top first rounder PRAYING you get a guy like this. And the Bears wont be drafting in the top 5 any time soon, so its moot.
Wish they would announce the full trade. Raider fans think they are getting Smith too.Maybe we'll finally be good.
Wish they would announce the full trade. Raider fans think they are getting Smith too.
If Trubisky can make the leap, absolutely. Division doesn’t help matters, but you’ve got the D and you’ve finally got the offensive weapons. Line is solid.Maybe we'll finally be good.
Maybe a 1st + Smith?Wish they would announce the full trade. Raider fans think they are getting Smith too.
The sound of sweating losing SmithWish they would announce the full trade. Raider fans think they are getting Smith too.
If there is a player involved they won't announce until they actually reach a deal with Mack and it is official.Wish they would announce the full trade. Raider fans think they are getting Smith too.
This is a very accurate assessment.takes cojones to make a deal like this. kudos to pace. this is the kind of deal that can cripple your team or make it. Mack is obviously a talent but it remains to be seen what losing those picks (and maybe player) mean for Chicago, not to mention the contract. as mentioned earlier having so many other playmakers on rookie deals, this impact is likely not to be felt for a few years.
I think raiders got a nice haul, especially depending if there is a player and who it is, and Chicago obviously got one of the best in the game.
I did in two leagues. Early in season so can afford to roster 2 defenses for a few weeks until you see how it plays out.Anybody have the cojones to snag Bears D now? Starting off the season with the Pack in Lambeau on Monday. Ouch. And then a week 5 bye. I typically stream, so I'm still not sure if I want them.
Couldn't disagree more. An elite pass rusher is the 2nd most important thing in football. The Bears have a QB they like, on a rookie deal for the next few years, which is what allows them to do something like this. Much like the Rams spending spree is made possible by having Goff. Teams that don't have QB's on huge deals, should be looking to make moves like this all the time.Two firsts + a monster salary is too much. An elite QB might be worth that, but no way anyone else is.
I like to think Gruden didn't get one over on us. But hey, he's probably as good as Lance Briggs.takes cojones to make a deal like this. kudos to pace. this is the kind of deal that can cripple your team or make it. Mack is obviously a talent but it remains to be seen what losing those picks (and maybe player) mean for Chicago, not to mention the contract. as mentioned earlier having so many other playmakers on rookie deals, this impact is likely not to be felt for a few years.
I think raiders got a nice haul, especially depending if there is a player and who it is, and Chicago obviously got one of the best in the game.
Who gains the most here?Mack is so freaking dominant. Changes any defense. Double teamed constantly in Oakland and still dominated. One of the best pass rushers of the last 20 years in his early prime. No way they can double him now with Hicks, Floyd, and Goldman next to him. Wow
So get Khalil Mack already. Let’s do this.
I’m really liking how Nagy is looking ahead to GB and making that their sole focus. He seems to actually respect the rivalry and understands its importance.
Season’s almost here and yes, I’m getting fired up.
Shock the world.
Can we call you 'fapgreen' today? Congratulations, bud!Mack is so freaking dominant. Changes any defense. Double teamed constantly in Oakland and still dominated. One of the best pass rushers of the last 20 years in his early prime. No way they can double him now with Hicks, Floyd, and Goldman next to him. Wow
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Bears already had a top 10 defense and have now added the best pass rusher in the league. They're legit. 85 Bears was a once in a lifetime defense. I can't imagine anyone thinking that. Mack is the only potential hall of famer on the team. 85 was loaded with them.Good player and smart move but let’s not forget the raiders were a bottom third defense last year. Some of the posts here make it sound like Mack is the 85 bears on his own.
NFL blocked it on rights grounds, flap.
He can do it.BassNBrew said:Good player and smart move but let’s not forget the raiders were a bottom third defense last year. Some of the posts here make it sound like Mack is the 85 bears on his own.
They did?flapgreen said:Bears already had a top 10 defense and have now added the best pass rusher in the league. They're legit. 85 Bears was a once in a lifetime defense. I can't imagine anyone thinking that. Mack is the only potential hall of famer on the team. 85 was loaded with them.
Here's the straight youtube link where it is not blocked:rockaction said:NFL blocked it on rights grounds, flap.