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Great post. This is another aspect of Ron bringing a much needed culture change to this franchise.
I think it's premature to say that he's a legitimate back-up QB, time will tell. I agree that the culture change signaling is worth something, however it seems a bit contradictory to say that it's good that they are rewarding their players but then say they will use that 2nd year as leverage against him for a new contract if he does well next year (you didn't say that, and I don't think they would really use it anyway- if he blows up they'll be happy to give him a bigger deal IMO).
This is pretty much moot now that the details are out, but the big difference obviously is the 2nd year.
Yep, very team friendly and a no-brainer with these terms.
He’s being paid 11m. Between him and Carr, that is a lot of the cap to tie up on the QB position. There has been much reporting that the Raiders might be looking on to move on from one of them given this situation.
Sportrac has Heinicke's contract details:
Wouldn't mind that signing, if within reason, assets-wise. I don't think that Heinicke or Kyle Allen are more than temporary solutions at QB. I don't think Mariota is either, but adding him to the Team would please me in 2 ways.
I think the landscape has changed a significant amount since they signed Mariota.
My problem with Winston is.... why wasn't WAS interested at all last offseason? WAS easily could have double or tripled the money NO gave Winston with the opportunity to compete for a starting job.
Jay Gruden is talking a lot of smack lately I notice. Snyder is a train wreck to be sure. But not sure how I feel about Jay spilling so many secrets publically in the last few days. There is this piece, and then there was some story trashing Garcon and Jackson for being the ones to blame when Cousins took a knee before the half vs. Philly and blew the chance for a field goal. So he's not just throwing Snyder under the bus but also trashing former players. Not a good look for Coach Jay...not a big fan of that guy...from what I hear, he also has some skeletons and maybe shouldn't be talking so much smack.
Jay is just as much an idiot as Snyder is. I agree he should just shut up and coach his own team...
I find myself frequently agreeing with Theisman, and I do so again with this analysis.
It's hard to root for either side in a way.nittanylion said:
After seeing that dal OL last year you would really have to hate Alex Smith to have that team "finish" his career. Yikes.ffmail4me said:Wish he would have stayed on as a coach, but wish him the best. Some are saying the Bears or Jags are his most likely destinations. I'll cheer for him wherever he goes...as long as its not Dallas
Maybe someone else can provide a link(s), but it seems to be pretty common knowledge around here that a significant portion of the fan base and team alumni are pretty happy with the whole WFT scheme. I'm not saying it should remain, and I'm not saying it wouldn't be a MASSIVE windfall of profit when the name and everything associated with it is eventually released, but it appears to me that they did about as good a job as they could have to 'go nameless' for an interim period. I despise Dan Snyder vehemently, but I have to admit, they did good with this. The name 'Football Team' aside, they kept the colors, and the scheme is both classy and classic. I see plenty of current gear, etc. around and about the DC Metro Area every day. Team spokespeople have been saying for quite some time now that the next iteration of the WFTskins will debut in time for the 2022 Season. Based on how well the current iteration seems to be performing, I don't think there's a rush inside the organization to shorten that timeline.
I dig it as a neutral observer. Sort of like Penn State not having the names on the jerseys. Endearing. "Who are we? We're the football team from Washington, D.C." Good on them.
Ya I definitely think they've done a good job with it, but the longer they remain th wtf the odder it will be to change it. I was more so wondering if people thought the wft was going to go on for another year, another 2 years, or another 5 years. While many many buy wit gear, gotta think it's still holding them back from merch sales.
It appears Smith signed a 4 years contract extension that guaranteed $71M (2020 guaranteed for injury) over 3 years. That is $23.3M per year at the worst case scenario. I believe this was below the going rate for QBs at the time, although Smith's age may have been factored into the contact.
Well, the GUARANTEED portion of the contract was $71Mil but the contract itself was $94Mil for a 33yo at the time and just had the highest QBR of his entire career. It's actually pretty rare for an NFL player to have their entire salary guaranteed. I think Cousins signed one that was fully guaranteed and it was a big deal.
I'm a little surprised that WAS fans don't seem more excited for this FA class given the fact they are in a good cap situation and some people are expecting a flood of new FA's as teams are forced to cut down to the new salary cap.
The reason I don't get worked up about it is simply that Bruce Allen, and before him Vinny Cerrato, are no longer involved. That was 20 years of HORRIBLE GMs. And Snyder is so busy fighting the NFL and lawsuits that he may be too busy to screw things up.
In recent days Patriots re-acquire Trent Brown and a 7th rounder in exchange for a 5th rounder. And MIA acquires Isaiah Wilson(who I think was overdrafted in the first round last year, but still...) from TEN just for exchanging 7th round picks.
I must admit I'm surprised WFT isn't taking a chance on Winston. Unlike Darnold no trade is needed to get him. 27 years old. Probably a $6-9M annual salary. The only risk is his salary, and is it even a risk? it's not that much for a likely starting QB.ffmail4me said:Cam resigns with NE. So relieved!!!
