NFL Discussion Thread - Hall of Fame Game: August 3rd

[T0INE]

Vikings unis are

Dat all purple look is mean.

I like the Phins new road unis, the home ones not so much.

Dolphins getting a new alternate uni as well CP?

 

[CP1708]

Not as of yet, but I assume at some point we will, sort of like the orange one we had for special occasions.

I think the Seahawks and Jags each have 3 versions, I think we'll come out with one at some point too. Not sure when tho. Could be next year once the "newness" wears off on sales of these, then roll out another new jersey and bump sales again.

 

[airjordan jb23]

Dolphins uni's are clean... That all purple look for Minny is

Still can't get into the Jags new uni's

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

Vikings to sign ex Lions DE Lawrence Jackson.

Don't know much about dude though. Is he any good?

 

[dredizzle87]

Last time I heard of Lawrence was with the lions .a one year deal to add depth to the d-line .was hoping they would of signed Jacob lacy to help as well .

 

[SneakerProSr.]

Lojack is a solid backup. I wanted him to stay

 

[venom lyrix]

Packers have just announced they have signed Aaron Rodgers to an extension. He is now the highest paid player in NFL history.

 

[licensed to ball]

Packers have just announced they have signed Aaron Rodgers to an extension. He is now the highest paid player in NFL history.

 

[freddie black]

$40 million the first year!?

 

[licensed to ball]

$40 million the first year!?

 

[jumpmanfromdabay]

I want a Rodgers jersey but I don't wear jerseys like that

 

[Peep Game]

Glad Rodgers just signed his deal and didn't do any bsing around like other players

 

[air spider 777]

Jimmy seems like he spends a lot of money on hookers. He just has that vibe.

Jimmy is the man. Just a little annoying with the tweets though. LOL

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Packers are having one of the best offseason's of anyone so far.

Been so ready for Rodgers to get extended.  KING IN THE NORRRRTH!

 

[dredizzle87]

Rodgers deserved the extension . That's coming from a Viking fan here lol . Vikes picked up some talent and drafted a couple steals . Can't wait for the season .. can't wait to see the vikes vs.packers will be good . Actually I want to see Joe Webb as a receiver this year should be interesting seeing him running routes haha

 

[hymen man]

Of course he does, Rodgers prob. the best QB in the league IMHO.

 

[651akathepaul]

They need to cut his ***. Waste of a roster spot unless he's WR/emergency Q, and I'd just as rather draft Wilson as the 3rd stringer then keep Webb as a project receiver.

 

[hymen man]

Yeah, Webb's performance in the WC game proved to me he's NEVER going to be even a solid backup in the league. Shift 'em over to WR and see what he can do this offseason, if it doesn't work out.. let 'em go.

 

[dredizzle87]

Most likely will be involved in bubble screens . I can't see him beating a cb or safety on deep routes lol.

 

[651akathepaul]

They got CP for the bubble screens. As far as I'm concerned, he's a waste of a roster spot.

That's just how I feel.

 

[hymen man]

Who better to learn to run crisp routes than Gregory Jennings.. I really think CP's gonna be special, but it will take some time.

 

[lpheat22]

Pretty happy with the bronco picks

 

[SneakerProSr.]

Well with Rodgers re-upping the market is set for Stafford.

5 for 85-90 million

40-45 mill guaranteed.

Staff comes from money so I don't think he will try to OD.

I'd give him Romo's deal if push comes to shove.

 

[sb]

Pretty happy with the bronco picks

qfft

 

[fraij da 5 11]

[h1]Crazy as it sounds, Rodgers took less[/h1]
Posted by Mike Florio on April 27, 2013, 8:29 AM EDT

Reuters

With the Packers sliding the announcement of the Aaron Rodgers contract extension into the late Friday afternoon pre-round two news dump, the transaction escaped full real-time scrutiny.

So here’s a little belated scrutiny.

While the deal indeed sounds impressive on the surface — five years, $110 million — the reality says more Rodgers’ selflessness than Tom Brady’s much-hyped “he took less!” deal said about his.

The $22 million annual average applies over the five years of the extension.  That’s the new-money average.  Tacking on the two years at $20 million that Rodgers was due to earn under his existing deal, it’s a seven-year, $130 million contract.

That’s an average of $18.5 million — well short of the $20.1 million high-water mark set by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco last month.

Rodgers’ decision to expose himself to the petty “whose is bigger?” comparisons reflects a pragmatism that will help the Packers remain competitive, if of course they’re willing to spend their cap money.  Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Rodgers’ cap number never exceeds $21 million in any year of the contract.  In contrast, Flacco’s deal has cap numbers of $28.55 million in 2016, $31.15 million in 2017, and $24.75 million in 2018.

And while Brady’s deal includes much lower base salaries as of 2015, the goal in extending his deal was to reduce his cap numbers in 2013 and 2014.  The two sides will deal with 2015 when 2015 arrives.

Besides, Brady occupies a different phase of his career.  Rodgers, who still has not turned 30, will ride this contract through the decade.  And he’ll quite possibly earn and receive every penny of it.

Whether that’s $18.5 million per year or $20.1 million per year or $22 million per year or $50 million per year, Rodgers knows it’s enough, it’s fair, and it helps his team put enough players around him to keep the franchise competitive on a consistent basis.