2024 Free agency and draft thread

[HaroldSeattle]

I know, but Warren never took over the role even with that disparity. He could be their option moving forward, but is unproven as a full time lead back. RBs are deemed replaceable in most cases these days.

I got to wonder if not paying RB's will/has lead to better athletes focusing on other positions that have a better career outlook. With the battering RBs take and the lack of compensation seems like a dead end position vs other positions. Course there will always be JAGS available which is what this crop of rookie RBs look like. Could be what we will be seeing more of going forward.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Dolphins signing Odell Beckham Jr.: Former Ravens WR getting one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million

OBJ is taking his talents to South Beach

www.cbssports.com

Wow, if Beckham can return even to 80-85% of his old self, what a friggin threesome the Fish would have.

 

[thedddd]

Bills Sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot

The Bills continue to be active in the post-draft free agent market. Buffalo announced on Friday that the previously-reported agreement …

www.profootballrumors.com

 

[eaglesnut]

You guys should all enjoy watching the master

 

[PDay8810]

darn shame he doesn't play


lol

 

[eaglesnut]

darn shame he doesn't play


lol

Everyone in the organization has their role.

I know the world moves too fast for you, but do try to keep up.

 

[PDay8810]

Everyone in the organization has their role.

I know the world moves too fast for you, but do try to keep up.

you lost me on master.
color by numbers is all you

 

[eaglesnut]

you lost me on master.
color by numbers is all you

Because you don't pay attention. Howie is the best at moving around the board to get his targets and stock pile draft picks.

That video was a great look into it. At least on draft night.

As you know I posted earlier in the day the same trade they ended up making. Fun to see it come together in the war room. Even if it was only a small piece of it.

 

[PDay8810]

Because you don't pay attention. Howie is the best at moving around the board to get his targets and stock pile draft picks.

That video was a great look into it. At least on draft night.

As you know I posted earlier in the day the same trade they ended up making. Fun to see it come together in the war room. Even if it was only a small piece of it.

i remain so happy for you.

now...about that calapse.

 

[Anointed One]

I got to wonder if not paying RB's will/has lead to better athletes focusing on other positions that have a better career outlook. With the battering RBs take and the lack of compensation seems like a dead end position vs other positions. Course there will always be JAGS available which is what this crop of rookie RBs look like. Could be what we will be seeing more of going forward.

I think you're spot on with this statement...

 

[fastforward]

If Justin Fields was a FA no team would offer him a contract that would guarantee him $25M in 2025. If he plays well enough, (should he get the opportunity), to make teams reconsider that evaluation then good luck to him. I think he'll be a back-up/bridge QB next year.

 

[shopson67]

Bills Sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot

The Bills continue to be active in the post-draft free agent market. Buffalo announced on Friday that the previously-reported agreement …

www.profootballrumors.com

Camp bodies

 

[shopson67]

You guys should all enjoy watching the master

Taking a guy that's sliding isn't really masterful IMO. The real question is why did he slide? What is it that the other GMs didn't like?

I really liked him as a prospect, but apparently he wasn't the 1st round projection that I assumed for most of the GMs.

 

[shopson67]

If Justin Fields was a FA no team would offer him a contract that would guarantee him $25M in 2025. If he plays well enough, (should he get the opportunity), to make teams reconsider that evaluation then good luck to him. I think he'll be a back-up/bridge QB next year.

However, he's not an FA. He's a former 1st round pick that the Steelers traded for and likely the longer term option for them over Russell Wilson. They will need to pay one of the two next year, and I guess we'll see whether either signs as cheaply as $25M.

 

[thedddd]

Camp bodies

Oh without a doubt but Claypool isn't even worth being a camp body at this point.

 

[eaglesnut]

Taking a guy that's sliding isn't really masterful IMO. The real question is why did he slide? What is it that the other GMs didn't like?

I really liked him as a prospect, but apparently he wasn't the 1st round projection that I assumed for most of the GMs.

That's a naive way to look at things. Every team invests in their own board, not anyone elses. Howie explains it well in the clip.

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I think this is where the word irony comes into play:

Kirk Cousins decided to leave Vikings because of their plan to draft a QB, per report

Oh, how the tables have turned

www.cbssports.com

Frying pan says howdy to the fire.

 

[Clayton]

A lot of draft analysts figured they wanted Nix. Id imagine the NFL teams all knew.

 

[Battlelyon]

Nooo, not Peewee