2013 NFL Offseason Thread (Page 4)

That's another discussion I had this morning with my coworker. If the Ravens didn't pay him his money and say only offered hmi $15M/yr, would any other team have beaten their offer? I'm not sure they would have.

People only say that before they win the Superbowl.  Now that the hangovers are gone, I doubt you'll find too many Baltimorians (is that right?) willing to take that deal.  

St. Louis had not had a winning team since...well, ever.  Then they win it in '99 and almost had another in '01.  Within 5 years of that '01 season, the stadium was half empty and you could buy a ticket for $10.  Games were getting blacked out, and the Rams are one of the first names that come up in any discussion of a new LA or London team.  Of course, St. Louis is a horrible sports town for any sport other than baseball.  

But with that being said, I'd take 5 bad years for a Bears Superbowl.  

Hmmm...you know, it's not like there would be 31 other teams ready to sign Flacco for more than $12M per, but all it takes is one team...so you never know.

But the key is the guaranteed money.  $52 million is only 43% of the total contract.  Not like the $60 million guaranteed that Brees got.  Flacco gets the "prestige" of being the highest paid QB in the league (until Rodgers resigns), but he knows that if in 3 years he doesn't live up to that contract, he's going to either have to restructure, or get cut.  Considering Flacco's young age, I'm guessing Baltimore is willing to gamble...but by no means are they "all in."  Think of it similar to Sanchez's extension.  It just so happens that Sanchez turned out to be a bigger bust than they thought...but the Jets are really on the hook till the end of 2013...and not 2016 like his contract implies.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Reports-Joe-Flacco-Contract-Details/8c241a03-1922-47cb-b913-3740f24523f5

Interesting breakdown of the contract details.  As I suspected, it's structured to work for both parties.  Flacco gets a crap load of up front money in bonuses in the early years while the Ravens get a break on his cap number.  But after the first 3 years, his cap number gets crazy, and most likely indicates the contract will need to be restructured. 

That's still a lot of money to give one player that's been "average" for most of his career...but given how profitable all NFL teams are, the actual money was never the issue...it was all about the cap implications.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9040142/minnesota-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-seattle-seahawks-sources

Bam, Seahawks are going to crush everyone next year. 

Wow, story I read did not say what they got in return!

nevermind, story updated! 1st rd  25th in 2013!

Reported Seahawks give up #1, #7, mid-rounder next year for Harvin and the Vikings 2nd round pick, per KJR950.

Seahawks have tons of picks this year so no biggy. The 2nd rounder is a good return.

The deal is contingent upon him signing a new contract in the next 48 hours I believe.

This trade has some huge implications. Most likely, we have to cut Leon Washington now, $2.8M for a KR is too much with Harvin on the team. Flynn and his $5.3M salary, most likely has to be traded as well. Sidney Rice/Zach Miller are going to have to restructure or might get cut, having $30M tied up in recievers isn't going to happen.

I'm super excited about this though. Imagine the read option with Wilson/Lynch/Harvin. Endless possibilities.

I think the trade was a win for both sides. There is no way he was going to come back and now MN has a 2nd 1st rd pick in exchange for him. 

They might go after Wallace though. I'm not sure how appealing Minnesota is with Ponder behind center.

Apparently SF felt left out. There is no way the superbowl isn't coming through the NFC West next year.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9040950/baltimore-ravens-trade-anquan-boldin-49ers-pick-sources

As a Vikes' fan, I'm not crazy about going out and grabbing Wallace.  From what I've seen of him he seems to be a 1-trick pony (deep threat)...I will be interested to see what Percy's team pays Percy.  

I like Jarius Wright a lot...but he's not proven at wr.  Ugh.

I like Greg Jennings...but not for Greg Jennings money.

I just wonder if Harvin can stay healthy.  He's constantly battling migrane headaches which really isn't something that just heals.  He's also had other injuries that have prevented him from playing a full season.  Seattle paid very little for him as far as draft picks, but the bigger cost is the contract they will have to give him.  It's a bit of a gamble, but if he can stay healthy, it should give them a dynamic weapon.

Boldin to SF is crazy.  SF has way too many draft picks as it is right now, so giving up a 6th round pick is actually a blessing for them because it's one less rookie they need to sign that probably won't even make the 53 man roster. 

Aside from last year when the team put him on IR (partly for his attitude) he's only missed 3 games in 3 years. Not bad.

Wow.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9048556/wes-welker-agrees-terms-denver-broncos

I have to believe this was music to Danny Amendola's agent!  Welker's departure made Amendola's acquisition imperative for the Patsies.