NFL Draft 2016 / NFL Offseason Thread

[DMBstandUP1984]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-of-eli-apple/

Smh

[TwoStep2888]

don't know who Eli Apple is but that's clearly inappropriate

[TwoStep2888]

Report: Broncos make Osweiler 'competitive' offer, move on from Peyton

By Jared Dubin | Staff Writer | March 4, 2016 8:58 pm ET

The Denver Broncos appear to be readying a changing of the guard at the quarterback position. According to a report from the Denver Post, the Broncos did not ask Peyton Manning to take a physical by Friday's deadline. "Manning continues to deliberate about his future, though none with the Broncos appears to exist," the report reads.

Instead, the Broncos are working to sign Manning's backup, Brock Osweiler. Osweiler filled in for Manning during parts of eight games during the 2015 season. He came in for Manning during what was the worst game of Manning's career against the Kansas City Chiefs, then started the next seven games, during which the Broncos went 5-2. The last of those games was the season finale against the Chargers, during which Osweiler was replaced by Manning just after halftime. Manning then started all of Denver's playoff games and the Super Bowl.

Because the Broncos used the franchise tag on pass-rusher Von Miller, Osweiler will hit the open market if the two sides do not agree on a long-term deal by next Monday. The Post reported that the Broncos have made a "competitive" offer believed to carry an average annual value in excess of the $12.27 million allotted to the Rams' Nick Foles. That would make Osweiler the 21st-highest paid QB in the league (assuming the offer was also for less than Andy Dalton's $16 million per year average), per Spotrac.

Considering his lack of track record, a deal that large for Osweiler would be a fairly big gamble by the Broncos. It's certainly possible they felt they saw enough in Osweiler's short stint to prove he can be a capable starting quarterback, but that's still a lot of money to give a 25-year-old with four years of experience but only 305 passes under his belt.

And the sizable bet on Osweiler is not the only concern. While moving on from Manning would save the Broncos a considerable amount against the cap ($19 million), they have a whole bunch of important defensive free agents to retain, in addition to running backs Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson. Structuring Osweiler's deal so his base salary for 2016 is low would afford them room to do that, but would also push some more of his guaranteed money down the line and make it more difficult to cut ties if he struggles.

It's a very tight balancing act the Broncos have to maintain this offseason, but that often comes with the territory of being Super Bowl champions. It's all just made more complicated by the fact that they have one legendary QB maybe not riding off into the sunset as expected and a young one looking for an opportunity that is hitting free agency at an inopportune (for the team) time.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...on-from-peyton

[Tiduwho]

Do any Pats fans think Brady's extension is worth spitting on Jimmy G, aka The Future?

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

Do any Pats fans think Brady's extension is worth spitting on Jimmy G, aka The Future?

Pats should sign Brock just for fun.

[JRS1386]

Pats should sign Manning for more fun

[Tiduwho]

I mean of course Bill Belichick would be BFFs with Donald Trump. Why wouldn't he?

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

Do any Pats fans think Brady's extension is worth spitting on Jimmy G, aka The Future?

I can't see Tommy playing more than 2 years from here.

[jkrue22]

So long Peyton. Personal favorite memory was staying up late on a school night to watch him complete this comeback... craziest ending I've ever seen.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-networ...ast-Buccaneers

[DMBstandUP1984]

RG3 Released.

anyone think Colts sign him

[ryguy469]

Colts don't make sense to me, think RGIII signs somewhere where it's plausible he starts week 1

[DMBstandUP1984]

The colts don't make sense, but it is such a Colts thing to do.

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

Do any Pats fans think Brady's extension is worth spitting on Jimmy G, aka The Future?

clearly JimmyG isn't the future after Brady was extended last week

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by DMBstandUP1984

RG3 Released.

anyone think Colts sign him

no way but i wonder if the #1 and #2 overall picks from the same draft have ever played on the same team

[DMBstandUP1984]

wasn't Trent Richardson the #3 pick from that same draft?

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by DMBstandUP1984

wasn't Trent Richardson the #3 pick from that same draft?

yeah

[cooke726]

Ian Rapaport reports that the Eagles and the Dolphins are working on a trade involving Byron Maxwell


Don't tease me Ian!

[YouNeverKnow25]

seems like no matter who is running things in miami they will screw it up regardless

[Drwbllz]

Tampering is open. My Raider wish list:

Donald Penn
Malik Jackson
Janoris Kenkins
P. Amukamara
George Iloka
Lamar Miller

Would love Osemele, but I don't think he's leaving Baltimore.

[cooke726]

Originally Posted by Drwbllz

Tampering is open. My Raider wish list:

Donald Penn
Malik Jackson
Janoris Kenkins
P. Amukamara
George Iloka
Lamar Miller

Would love Osemele, but I don't think he's leaving Baltimore.

A Raider fan in the land of wawa?

[DMBstandUP1984]

so is Calvin Johnson a free agent now?

[DMBstandUP1984]

Colts release Freeman..

here comes RG3

[Drwbllz]

Originally Posted by cooke726

A Raider fan in the land of wawa?

Correct, but I'm originally from Baltimore, and grew up in RI. No that any of that makes any sense.

I moved to RI when I was 6 so I didn't really care about football much yet. Pats were blacked out all the time because they were fucking awful and nobody liked them until Parcells came to town (/rant), so the teams that were usually shown were the NYG (NFC and 1pm) and LA (AFC and 4pm).

I DID love Star Wars though, and the Raiders had Darth Vader in their stands.

[gonz085]

Kiko Alonso and Maxwell to the Dolphins

[kelchlsm]

Well thanks for Lesean Mccoy then Philly? I guess....

[CrashDMB237]

Originally Posted by gonz085

Kiko Alonso and Maxwell to the Dolphins

Classic Tannenbaum giving up draft picks for two guys another team had immediate buyer's remorse on.

[DMBstandUP1984]

"Osweiler is not a fan on Kubiak's offense and feels Bill O'Brien's fits much better". from twitter

[cooke726]

Very glad we rid ourselves of Maxwell's ridiculous contract....

Since Kiko was still on his rookie deal and a non-factor salary cap wise I would've liked to of seen him get one more year. Especially under Schwartz

In Howie we trust?

[Brohan_Santana]

Originally Posted by cooke726

Very glad we rid ourselves of Maxwell's ridiculous contract....

Since Kiko was still on his rookie deal and a non-factor salary cap wise I would've liked to of seen him get one more year. Especially under Schwartz

In Howie we trust?

Philly fans seem to have a lot of trust...If I ever want to start a Ponzi scheme I know where to start

[mja271]

Demarco traded to TN