NFL: 2016 NFL Offseason News & Notes Discussion Thread - Part 2

[Marc the Habs Fan]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2016/06/08/von-miller-contract-denver/85605056/

Contract talks between the Denver Broncos and their star linebacker Von Miller have broken off.

The Broncos set a deadline of 10 p.m. Tuesday to reach an agreement on a long-term contract with Miller, who was the MVP of the team’s Super Bowl 50 win in February.

Absent an agreement, the Broncos have withdrawn their multiyear contract proposal, leaving Miller to play the 2016 season on his $14.129 million franchise tag.

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[Roboturner913]

There was some joke going around that the password on the NFL twitter feed was 1-2-3-4-5.

 

[What the Faulk]

It's weird that they're using two real players from the same team. Cue upcoming conspiracy theories.

 

[hockeykicker]

the more important number would be what that guaranteed money total was

 

[Voight]

the more important number would be what that guaranteed money total was

$39.8 million guaranteed in the first two years (includes a 1.3 million dollar workout bonus). Slap in the face IMO, he's the best defensive player after Watt and already has 60 sacks thru 4.5 seasons. & just had a monster playoffs.

McCoy got $51.5 million guaranteed, Suh got $60 million guaranteed. Different positions but they were also signed to deals around what he was offered.

Even Justin Houston got $52.5 million in guarantees.

I think another issue is that is guaranteed in the first two years, which basically makes a two-year deal if they want him gone after because of injury or some other problem. He likely wants to prevent that.

 

[InjuredChoker]

$39.8 million guaranteed in the first two years (includes a 1.3 million dollar workout bonus). Slap in the face IMO, he's the best defensive player after Watt and already has 60 sacks thru 4.5 seasons. & just had a monster playoffs.

McCoy got $51.5 million guaranteed, Suh got $60 million guaranteed. Different positions but they were also signed to deals around what he was offered.

Even Justin Houston got $52.5 million in guarantees.

I think another issue is that is guaranteed in the first two years, which basically makes a two-year deal if they want him gone after because of injury or some other problem. He likely wants to prevent that.

vernon also got 52.5. even malik jackson got over 40. different position again but can't see that sitting too well.

i'd assume broncos make that 3rd year guaranteed too.

 

[Voight]

vernon also got 52.5. even malik jackson got over 40. different position again but can't see that sitting too well.

i'd assume broncos make that 3rd year guaranteed too.

In his defence, he went and got his ring so at this point its really all about the $$$. If Denver does not want to agree to his terms I am sure he'll be fine playing for 13 million this year and then signing the largest contract in league history next March, with his choice of a team. He does love to play for them and be there but like I said, at this point money is the priority.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

He is going to get paid one way or the other.

 

[Hasbro]

In his defence, he went and got his ring so at this point its really all about the $$$. If Denver does not want to agree to his terms I am sure he'll be fine playing for 13 million this year and then signing the largest contract in league history next March, with his choice of a team. He does love to play for them and be there but like I said, at this point money is the priority.

They can franchise him two more years for $17 million and $23 million.

Everyone over dramatizes these negotiations anyway.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

There was some joke going around that the password on the NFL twitter feed was 1-2-3-4-5.

That's amazing. I got the same combination on my luggage.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

In his defence, he went and got his ring so at this point its really all about the $$$. If Denver does not want to agree to his terms I am sure he'll be fine playing for 13 million this year and then signing the largest contract in league history next March, with his choice of a team. He does love to play for them and be there but like I said, at this point money is the priority.

Money is always the first priority. Money/Legacy>Super Bowl rings.

Would you rather be Dan Marino or Trent Dilfer? Barry Sanders or Kevin Faulk?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

That's amazing. I got the same combination on my luggage.

i have the same combination on my planet's atmosphere access

 

[quesosauce]

spaceballs jokes! love it

 

[Voight]

Interestingly enough, Mr. Miller is using social media to take jabs at Elway.

He, DeMarcus Ware, Peyton, Kubiak and Eleay all took a picture together at the White House the other day. Ware posted it, but when Miller posted it himself he elected to crop out Elway.

 

[aleshemsky83]

Interestingly enough, Mr. Miller is using social media to take jabs at Elway.

He, DeMarcus Ware, Peyton, Kubiak and Eleay all took a picture together at the White House the other day. Ware posted it, but when Miller posted it himself he elected to crop out Elway.

Honestly, I dont blame the guy. Elway is playing games in the media having "journalists" pretend he made a legitimate offer when he knows and everybody knows it was a joke.

 

[Hasbro]

Yep, he'll be a Patriot in 2017.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I say a Cowboy. Jerrraaah!

 

[John Price]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/f...s-analyst-sources-article-1.2669848?cid=bitly

Those who made ripping him a cottage industry over the past two seasons won’t have Mike Carey to kick around anymore.

The Carey era at CBS Sports (okay it was only two years) is over, at least according to NFL TV sources who do not expect the network to bring the former referee back as its rules analyst for the 2016 season.

It is highly unlikely CBS will look to hire another retired official to replace Carey, who spent 24 seasons as an NFL ref before making the leap into television.

 

[TNT87]

Shocking that CBS isn't bringing back Carey. He usually nailed every prediction regarding calls on the field...

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Getting the call wrong early during the Super Bowl broadcast did him in.

Another tough break for this kid...

 

[Blitzkrug]

Question is; is it the same knee he hurt last season? He sprained the PCL in that one already and had to have it scoped.

Not looking good for the kid if it is.

 

[m9]

Question is; is it the same knee he hurt last season? He sprained the PCL in that one already and had to have it scoped.

Not looking good for the kid if it is.

Other knee.

 

[What the Faulk]

Shocking that CBS isn't bringing back Carey. He usually nailed every prediction regarding calls on the field...

Actually...

 

[McOilbleeder]

Getting the call wrong early during the Super Bowl broadcast did him in.

Another tough break for this kid...

His career might be over before it started. Poor kid.

Partial tears in both knees along with a pre-existing knee condition. The aspect he 'specialized' in as a receiver is jeopardized. I'm not sure he can come back from this.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

He had knee issues in high school and at UCF.