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Jake Long signs with Miami (1 Viewer)
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Mr. Sparkle
Footballguy
signed a 5year deal...per Sirius.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
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massraider
Footballguy
Good move by the Fins.
I am now wondering how ProFootballTalk will spin this, they had Gholston as the guy, and thought the Jake Long talk was just to lowball Gholston.
I am now wondering how ProFootballTalk will spin this, they had Gholston as the guy, and thought the Jake Long talk was just to lowball Gholston.
obxlegends
Footballguy
EBF
Footballguy
That was just a plot to motivate....oh forget it...
coolnerd
Footballguy
see my signatureThat was just a plot to motivate....oh forget it...
massraider
Footballguy
That was quick:http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/
The St. Louis Rams are now free to negotiate with any incoming rookie. Except left tackle Jake Long. Because, according to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, Long has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins to become the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
It’s a five-year deal, which might be one of the major concessions that the Dolphins had to make in order to hold down the total money to be paid to Long. Typically, the No. 1 overall pick signs a six-year deal.
Glazer says that Long is already in the building, for a press conference that apparently will start at 1:45 p.m. EDT.
There are many details to be discovered about this one, including whether linebacker/defensive end Vernon Gholston ever had a chance to take less than the amount that was accepted by Long. Since Long and Gholston are represented by the same firm, any efforts to leverage one player against the other likely never materialized — even though it would have been in Gholston’s best interests for a reverse bidding war to occur.
As it now stands, Gholston could slide out of the top five, and he’ll earn far less money than if he’d been the No. 1 overall pick.
For those of you who still don’t realize the extent of the conflict of interest that CAA had on this issue, think of it this way. Gholston’s agent should have been calling the Dolphins every five minutes, pimping his client and suggesting that he’d consider doing something less than Long’s deal in order to be the No. 1 overall pick. In turn, Long’s agent should have then been required to scramble in order to keep the Fins focused on his client.
But since both men are represented by the same agency, it most likely never happened. And, as we suspected, Gholston is the one who has gotten screwed.
Hilarious.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Rotoworld . . .
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Dolphins and Jake Long have agreed to a five-year deal.
Apr. 22 - 1:05 pm et
Source: FOXSports.com
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Dolphins and Jake Long have agreed to a five-year deal.
Apr. 22 - 1:05 pm et
Source: FOXSports.com
B Maverick
Footballguy
I love this. Its Tuesday and we already have 1 pick off the board... wonder how many will go before Sat?!?!?
coolnerd
Footballguy
I can't recall that anytime where the first overall has signed that the 2nd pick is also signed before the draft.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Well this shoots a giant hole in the theory that Parcells won't draft OLs in the first round, even though he is on record saying he doesn't like the idea...
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Will Shanny take an RB? [/hijack]
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Will Shanny take an RB? [/hijack]
massraider
Footballguy
I would settle for the information of who the Rams choose to talk to. They have been a big mystery all spring. Dorsey/Long/Gholston?
massraider
Footballguy
Wow, I think I'd rather cough up 4 mill more, and have the guy for another year.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
Now that the 1st teams deal has been agreed upon, yes pick 2 can begin negotiations.
massraider
Footballguy
They certainly can.Really, they can talk to guys whenever they want, and probably even discuss contract with them.I am guessing when Long signs his deal, they could even sign someone to a deal, but I doubt they would have that much time. This is good news for the top 5, as the market has become set, and especially the Rams, as they can get a head start, and see how sign-able their guy is.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
LT Long
LG Mormino
C Satele
RG Smiley
RT Carey
LG Mormino
C Satele
RG Smiley
RT Carey
sholditch
Footballguy
IS there anything preventing the Rams from signing the no. 2? I know they will want to get a deal done before the draft to avoid the all-too-common rookie holdout. Seems like if they get the right deal with the guy they want they could declare their pick as well. What's to stop this from snowballing well into the first round?
Mr. Sparkle
Footballguy
if the Rams take Dorsey...that would mess up alot of boards. If Dorsey goes to Rams, do the Falcons take Matt Ryan?
Is is Saturday yet....good stuff!!!!!
Is is Saturday yet....good stuff!!!!!
Lord of the Rings
Footballguy
Kind of eliminates one of the major excuses for the Dolphin's ineptitude these last few seasons. While depth on the OL might still be a concern, it shouldn't be the standby reason for floundering. Now, about the DL... the secondary.... QB....LT LongLG MorminoC SateleRG SmileyRT Carey
coolnerd
Footballguy
In theory there is nothing; as long as the agrements are in place. Would make Saturday very anti-climactic though.
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sholditch
Footballguy
You have many questions Mr. Sparkle...COWBOY TOM CRUISE BLUE JEANS!!
except that w/the additional cap space this year, the total package would have been more than Russell's....that 6th yr would have made Long's deal close to $70M, which no owner wants to see
massraider
Footballguy
I don't understand your post.
GregR_2
Footballguy
I agree, but then he probably would have been asking for more than that for another season as they were probably wanting more than Russell got.
B Maverick
Footballguy
i dont either but with 4 days to go and the bar set, we could ses something done. I doubt it but it would be fun to see Goodell up there rattling off names since a few players are already signed.
TheWick
Footballguy
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Yes.I'm surprised by this as I really did think they'd take Gholston. But think Long is the better pick anyway.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The carbon footprint of the NFL draft is decidedly anti-climate.
coolnerd
Footballguy
corrected.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
Does Beck start the year at QB in Miami? I heard on NFL network after revieviwing the film from last season that Tuna is excited about Beck as a prospect going forward. Anyone know how high they are on Beck?
Abraham
Footballguy
I think that we'll know more on Sunday. With Long in the fold at OT, they absolutely HAVE to be hoping a guy like Groves drops to them in rd. 2.
Phlash
Footballguy
Excellent move by the Dolphins 
I don't believe the Darren McFadden to Saint Louis rumors, but there is a chance they could be true, and if they take him... Gholston may start sliding down, although there is a good chance the Raiders will take him. Or for all we know, the Falcons. He surely won't get past the Patriots though.
Damn, Saturday can't come soon enough...
I don't believe the Darren McFadden to Saint Louis rumors, but there is a chance they could be true, and if they take him... Gholston may start sliding down, although there is a good chance the Raiders will take him. Or for all we know, the Falcons. He surely won't get past the Patriots though.
Damn, Saturday can't come soon enough...
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Theoretical:
1. J. Long
2. Dorsey
3. Ryan
4. C. Long
5. Alberts
...
What if the Jets get to pick between Gholston and McFadden?
1. J. Long
2. Dorsey
3. Ryan
4. C. Long
5. Alberts
...
What if the Jets get to pick between Gholston and McFadden?
Jason Wood
Zoo York
I've updated the title to make this official. Also, ESPN reporting it's 5 years, $57mm with $30mm guaranteed.
TLEF316
Footballguy
We'll take Mcfadden, the patriots will take Gholston, and I'll start drinking HEAVILY>
a_rackowski
Footballguy
Tuna isnt a 1st round quarterback guy. Beck will be the man to get the job done. If he fails they have a capable Backup in McCown. Beck is signed for dirt cheap. Beck has not had a real opportunity. Beck is VERY smart. By the way - a while back Bill Parcells when he was an analyst offered a look into how he operates. He said his 11 Quarterback commandments were : Ignore other opinions Clowns can't run a huddleFat QBs can't avoid the rush Know your job coldKnow your own players Be the same guy every dayThrowing the ball away is a good play Learn to manage the game: clock, clock, clock - Get your team in the endzone Don't panic Don't be a celebrity quarterback Round 2 I expect the Phins to look at defense.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Only if KC takes him; otherwise I think he'll be that guy who goes in the mid 1st round and people wonder, "what happened?" when the reality is that's where he probably slotted in the first place.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Albert/Clady/whatever. I just put him there because he's the hot name. It was just intented to be anybody but Gholston.
Abraham
Footballguy
Neil Beaufort Zod
Footballguy
If rookies are getting free agent money, why not just use that money on free agents? At least they've proven they can excel at this level. or am I missing something? This is free agent-type money, right?
