OT: 2024 Washington Commanders thread: change we can believe in!

[Bananas]

Does signing ekeler give anyone sway as to which way they’re leaning? At first glance I would think it would mean a greater lean towards maye since he seems more the type to use a guy like ekeler for checkdowns vs. daniels just taking off when nothing is open and ignoring the dude as a safety blanket altogether

We’re drafting Maye.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Does signing ekeler give anyone sway as to which way they’re leaning? At first glance I would think it would mean a greater lean towards maye since he seems more the type to use a guy like ekeler for checkdowns vs. daniels just taking off when nothing is open and ignoring the dude as a safety blanket altogether

Seems like a solid signing no matter the QB. pass blocks, catches the ball…all the good stuff…word is he’s lost a step however….

 

[kicksavedave]

Update: 1 year, $20 million

As I understand it, it's $6.5 guaranteed and the rest, $13.5, is in incentives and bonuses, probably based on staying healthy, games played, etc. The Jets were supposedly surprised he took it.

 

[ynotcaps]

We’re drafting Maye.

The FO hasn't decided who we're drafting yet.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

The FO hasn't decided who we're drafting yet.

and may not untill the bears tip their hand

 

[Roric]

Is there a betting line on whether fields remains a bear because I’ll take that

 

[ynotcaps]

and may not untill the bears tip their hand

That. And I'd like to think the newly-installed professional football scouting operation will at least take pro days into consideration as well.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Is there a betting line on whether fields remains a bear because I’ll take that

Not on draftkings but Daniels is now betting favorite at -180 to go #2 and Maye is +145
All offseason it was Maye the favorite it recently change after the Howell trade

 

[ynotcaps]

Is there a betting line on whether fields remains a bear because I’ll take that

It may well be a crazy game of chicken right up until they make their pick. If they trade Fields at this point, it gives away the game that they're taking QB at 1 and almost certainly CW. They lose any trade leverage they have, but maybe they don't care if Caleb is their guy and they're set on making the pick.

At this point, their best bet may be to keep Fields for now, see if somebody blinks and makes them the proverbial Godfather offer on draft night and take the best QB available wherever they land in terms of the trade.

That also gives them the ability to get max value on the clock if one of the teams that misses on the top guys on their board (that could be 3 guys, 6 guys, or any number in between) and decide to call the Bears for Fields. Say maybe the Giants go WR at 6OA, expecting Penix or Nix to be there at their 2nd rounder. If those guys end up going in the first -- very possible -- they either have to call CHI or settle for a Rattler or Pratt, and maybe having to spring earlier than they're worth. At that point, Bears are in the catbird seat.

This draft night is going to be must-see.

 

[Roric]

Diggs is trending on twitter with his wierd cryptic posts. Think there’s some bad blood there and bills are in a position to draft a receiver at the end of the first. Would be pretty crazy to orchestrate a trade for him

18.5mil 2024 salary fully guarantees 03/17/2024

 

[hockeykicker]

Washington got a 3rd for Howell, while fields got a 6th

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

It may well be a crazy game of chicken right up until they make their pick. If they trade Fields at this point, it gives away the game that they're taking QB at 1 and almost certainly CW. They lose any trade leverage they have, but maybe they don't care if Caleb is their guy and they're set on making the pick.

At this point, their best bet may be to keep Fields for now, see if somebody blinks and makes them the proverbial Godfather offer on draft night and take the best QB available wherever they land in terms of the trade.

That also gives them the ability to get max value on the clock if one of the teams that misses on the top guys on their board (that could be 3 guys, 6 guys, or any number in between) and decide to call the Bears for Fields. Say maybe the Giants go WR at 6OA, expecting Penix or Nix to be there at their 2nd rounder. If those guys end up going in the first -- very possible -- they either have to call CHI or settle for a Rattler or Pratt, and maybe having to spring earlier than they're worth. At that point, Bears are in the catbird seat.

This draft night is going to be must-see.

I’d do this myself…would not be surprised if they are thinking they will keep Fields, but selling a CW pick to get those offers…

 

[hotpaws]

looks like the Bears overplayed there hand by waiting too long to trade Fields and the market dried up

 

[tycoonheart]

So yeah Caleb to the Bears is a definite now.

 

[g00n]

Wow. Terrible return. Nobody has to be happy about that trade other than maybe PIT.

CHI not the mad genius negotiators they were feared to be.

 

[Roric]

So yeah Caleb to the Bears is a definite now.

Not necessarily. They could still trade down to 2 or 3

Depends on how they view the QBs. Would they rather have Caleb straight up or JD/Maye + a boatload of picks. They have a limited amount of picks and didnt get **** for fields, with holes left to fill

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Odds for #2 pick has not changed after the bears trade.

 

[g00n]

 

[ynotcaps]

It may well be a crazy game of chicken right up until they make their pick. If they trade Fields at this point, it gives away the game that they're taking QB at 1 and almost certainly CW. They lose any trade leverage they have, but maybe they don't care if Caleb is their guy and they're set on making the pick.

At this point, their best bet may be to keep Fields for now, see if somebody blinks and makes them the proverbial Godfather offer on draft night and take the best QB available wherever they land in terms of the trade.

That also gives them the ability to get max value on the clock if one of the teams that misses on the top guys on their board (that could be 3 guys, 6 guys, or any number in between) and decide to call the Bears for Fields. Say maybe the Giants go WR at 6OA, expecting Penix or Nix to be there at their 2nd rounder. If those guys end up going in the first -- very possible -- they either have to call CHI or settle for a Rattler or Pratt, and maybe having to spring earlier than they're worth. At that point, Bears are in the catbird seat.

This draft night is going to be must-see.

Proving, once again, I don't know shit...

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

lol 6th rounder…..man the QB market is weird.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Not on draftkings but Daniels is now betting favorite at -180 to go #2 and Maye is +145
All offseason it was Maye the favorite it recently change after the Howell trade

My draft kings stock is also currently tanking so...

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

my top 3 havent changed. Ill let you all know if it does

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

my top 3 havent changed. Ill let you all know if it does

The bears made the trade. So its JD or Maye at #2.
I def wouldnt trade out and one of them is the QB

I still like Maye

 

[Ridley Simon]

The bears made the trade. So its JD or Maye at #2.
I def wouldnt trade out and one of them is the QB

I still like Maye

I’ve heard some ppl say the Bears like Daniels as well. So truly, anything could happen here

 

[RedRocking]

I’ve heard some ppl say the Bears like Daniels as well. So truly, anything could happen here

Hard to imagine them drafting a skinnier version of Justin Fields, with a weaker arm. JD is certainly a better passer than JF was as a prospect, though. So I guess you never know.

But I think the city of Chicago riots if they pass on Caleb. Ofc I’d be thrilled to take him if they do!