NFL: 2018 NFL off-season news & notes thread (Vikings sign Hunter to big extension)

[What the Faulk]

Because Beckham is a game changer.

 

[What the Faulk]

Respected? LOL

Watson discusses North Carolina's House Bill 2 - Benjamin Watson

 

[le_sean]

Because Beckham is a game changer.

Gordon isn’t? What’s 3 good WRs worth when you don’t even have a QB?

And no, I don’t expect Darnold to come in and fix everything.

 

[What the Faulk]

Gordon isn’t? What’s 3 good WRs worth when you don’t even have a QB?

And no, I don’t expect Darnold to come in and fix everything.

Not on the level of Beckham. And, I mean, they're getting a QB in the draft so I don't see how that's relevant.



That's steep, but I'm sure the Giants would bite on 4 and 34 since it's close enough to two firsts. I don't think the 5th year option would be a deal breaker.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Why would the Browns give up huge assets for OBJ? Aren’t Gordon and Landry enough?

Because Landry is a volume slot receiver and Gordon can't be trusted to stay on the field.

 

[le_sean]

I just think they are better off with a Garrett/Chubb duo. Gordon, Landry, Njoku and Coleman should be sufficient for Darnold. They have to get to those AFC North QBs and force mistakes to win. They won’t outscore them in a throwing contest.

 

[robertmac43]

Good thing "respect" directly translates to TDs

 

[What the Faulk]

I just think they are better off with a Garrett/Chubb duo. Gordon, Landry, Njoku and Coleman should be sufficient for Darnold. They have to get to those AFC North QBs and force mistakes to win. They won’t outscore them in a throwing contest.

There's a nonzero chance that Chubb isn't there at 4, and with Beckham they definitely could outscore a bunch of teams in a throwing contest.

 

[Avs_19]

That's steep, but I'm sure the Giants would bite on 4 and 34 since it's close enough to two firsts. I don't think the 5th year option would be a deal breaker.

Schefter says he believes in the end it'll be a 1st and a 3rd/4th depending on how much interest there is. Around the 2:15 mark.....

 

[What the Faulk]

It certainly seems like this is picking up steam in one way or another.

 

[StreetHawk]

Not on the level of Beckham. And, I mean, they're getting a QB in the draft so I don't see how that's relevant.



That's steep, but I'm sure the Giants would bite on 4 and 34 since it's close enough to two firsts. I don't think the 5th year option would be a deal breaker.

That’s not a price I think the browns should pay. If you are developing a young QB, build up the OL and replace Joe Thomas. Weapons you can add and integrate later.

But if the browns want OBJ, then trade down from #4 to get more picks and use some of those extra picks to get him instead. Because I don’t see a team offering a top 1/3 of the first round pick for him. Maybe SF, but if I can get a deal done wiTh buffalo for heir two first and another pick, and I use one of those and a second to get OBJ and still have picks left.

 

[Avs_19]

Gruden: 'Without a doubt' Redskins better with Smith

I wouldn't expect him to say any different. You always support your guy and he might not even be wrong.

Two of the best offensive minds in the NFL are Shanahan and McVay and they both love Cousins so that makes me feel a lot better about the signing. Cousins won't have either one of them with the Vikings but DeFilippo seems like a pretty damn good alternative.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Beckham reportedly told two anonymous Rams players that he "wants in."

He's gone at the draft, and may god help McVay if the slightest blurb of discontent shows up in that room.

 

[Avs_19]

Kroenke isn't one to really get involved but I wonder if he's making an exception with the Rams because of the market and new $5B stadium.

 

[StreetHawk]

Beckham reportedly told two anonymous Rams players that he "wants in."

He's gone at the draft, and may god help McVay if the slightest blurb of discontent shows up in that room.

The Rams have picks #23 and #87, which fit into the 1st and 3rd criteria. Contract might be the stumbling block. OBJ, looking at what $18-$20 million? Donald deserves to be the highest paid Defensive player in the game. OBJ should aim to go to a large market. Rams do need a WR as they let Watkins go and cut Austin. Kupp is a real solid #2 WR.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Kupp is overrated.

 

[sigma six]

If they sign all these guys to some term, the Rams will be like seven players in a couple of years.

 

[Voight]

Beckham reportedly told two anonymous Rams players that he "wants in."

He's gone at the draft, and may god help McVay if the slightest blurb of discontent shows up in that room.

I still think he stays and gets the lucrative extension he wants.

Kroenke isn't one to really get involved but I wonder if he's making an exception with the Rams because of the market and new $5B stadium.

He realizes that championship windows are only open so long and he's got a top 3 RB, an up and coming QB and a great HC. Nows the time to win before you're stuck paying Goff/Gurley huge money.

 

[InjuredChoker]

If they sign all these guys to some term, the Rams will be like seven players in a couple of years.

they can't and won't. most of them are like watkins. rentals. maybe a tag or two thrown in there. they also have quite a bit of cap space opening up next year.

 

[Voight]

they can't and won't. most of them are like watkins. rentals. maybe a tag or two thrown in there. they also have quite a bit of cap space opening up next year.

Correct - Suh and Talib are mercenaries for this season.

 

[tony d]

The Rams look to be going all in. Still OBJ, Talib and Suh on the same team? Could be a headache for the coach with those 3.

 

[InjuredChoker]

good thread on mike zimmer.

 

[tony d]

Zimmer's a great coach and seems like a good guy as well.

 

[Avs_19]

That dvd story is great.

 

[Avs_19]

Vikings needed a third WR and they get a decent slot guy. I think he's pretty similar to Jarius Wright but obviously has much better numbers because he has always had a bigger role in the offenses he has played in. I wanted Jarius back so getting Kendall as his replacement is fine by me.



I didn't think I'd ever be excited about potentially adding a punter but I have to say, I kinda would be in this case.