The Arizona Cardinals Release WR DeAndre Hopkins; BUF, PHI, KC, BAL, and LAC Mentioned as Preferred Landing Spots

[fightinfunbags]

I honestly can't see him being a good fit on the Eagles when they have A.J. and Smith there already who can do pretty much everything he can. Maybe I'm missing something there but it just doesn't make sense to me.

Agreed. There’s only one football and only one target at the end of a pass play. Based on the Swift signing, I would imagine that the goal in having Swift Gainwell lead the backfield that the Eagles want more pass game production from the RB position, giving Hurts check down options as they continue to develop him as a passer. In addition to Smith and Brown, you have another mouth to feed in Goedert who presents unique mismatches. I’m also thinking of the opportunity cost. Eagles have roughly 12 million left in cap space for post June 1st cap casualties cut around the league or guys like Byard who are hold outs looking for more money or to get out of a rebuilding situation. I would rather the Eagles use that remaining cap to look for a veteran safety and veteran Lb they can add to the roster. The offense is all set. Shit, I would even prioritize another interior OL body for depth over adding Hopkins. The Eagles need a slot but you’re not playing to Hopkins strengths if that’s the plan for how to utilize him in my opinion.

 

[Black Adam]

I'd argue it's not what they need the most. Also, who voluntarily picks to play in the north during winter?

Still, Hopkins is probably a top 20 WR next year and those don't grow on trees

Only way I'm ok with it (IF they do it) is if they don't shell out a huge sack of cash for him. Otherwise, we don't need him THAT badly...

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Only way I'm ok with it (IF they do it) is if they don't shell out a huge sack of cash for him. Otherwise, we don't need him THAT badly...

If OBJ can get the contract he got with the Ravens, it doesn't really make me believe he's coming down to a number that works for the Chiefs.

 

[PDay8810]

the natives are restless

 

[molsaniceman]

If OBJ can get the contract he got with the Ravens, it doesn't really make me believe he's coming down to a number that works for the Chiefs.

he doesnt have to There are ways around the cap OBJ got 15 mil but its spread around for the next 5 years so only 3 mil cap hit

 

[Fountain City Blues]

he doesnt have to There are ways around the cap OBJ got 15 mil but its spread around for the next 5 years so only 3 mil cap hit

1 yr 15 with the Ravens is what I am referring to.

Source: Beckham to join Ravens for 1 year, $15M

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. announced Sunday on Instagram he is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, and a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the veteran reached agreement with the club on a one-year deal worth up to $18 million with incentives.

www.espn.com

I am not expecting multiple years for Hopkins.

 

[molsaniceman]

1 yr 15 with the Ravens is what I am referring to.

Source: Beckham to join Ravens for 1 year, $15M

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. announced Sunday on Instagram he is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, and a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the veteran reached agreement with the club on a one-year deal worth up to $18 million with incentives.

www.espn.com

I am not expecting multiple years for Hopkins.

i agree dhop will get more my point there are ways around the cap

 

[Fountain City Blues]

i agree dhop will get more my point there are ways around the cap


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Respectfully- why the heck would you mention that when I’ve brought it up repeatedly in this thread.

 

[Southieinnc]

the natives are restless

ESPN is now reporting that DeAndre Hopkins is being divided up into 32 equal pieces and distributed to all 32 teams.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Drafting WRs doesn't matter when you aren't hitting on them.ita u questionable that among the other top young QBs that he has had the worst offensive surrounding cast.

That is true. But the Ravens also set up their entire offense based on Lamar's skillset which is running the ball first. He has never developed as a passer the way Allen and Hurts already have. Not saying he's awful and the lack of playmakers isn't part of it but it just is what it is.

 

[RememberTheKoy]

That is true. But the Ravens also set up their entire offense based on Lamar's skillset which is running the ball first. He has never developed as a passer the way Allen and Hurts already have. Not saying he's awful and the lack of playmakers isn't part of it but it just is what it is.

Lamar is fine as a passer. Fact is he has had nowhere close to the talent that other young top QBs of this era have had. It's an unavoidable fact. Give him someone like Hopkins and I think that becomes very dangerous.

 

[PDay8810]

Lamar is fine as a passer. Fact is he has had nowhere close to the talent that other young top QBs of this era have had. It's an unavoidable fact. Give him someone like Hopkins and I think that becomes very dangerous.

sure...a fine passer

 

[Edonidd]

I keep seeing the Bills mentioned because they need WR help, but I can't help looking at all the contracts they have coming up. They would hurt their future to sign DHop. I just don't see it.

Everyone saying KC because they also need WR help. But they just let Tyreek walk over money. I don't see them spending on DHop. They'd take him for cheap for sure, but I don't know if he's quite ready to give a $5-10+ million dollar discount to either team to ring hunt.

Either NY team makes sense, but probably especially the Jets. The Jets don't get Rodgers for long, they almost need to go all in like the Rams did 2 years ago and focus on the short term.

But I would love him on the Lions too, he'd be great to solidify until Jameson Williams came back, and then the offense could really explode when he came back.

 

[Dude]

Not that many. But the Bills do have some relatively easy restructures they could feasibly do. They have a lot of motive to opt for a short term move like this to get over the hump.

Disagree that he will get them over the hump. I find it confusing that contender teams would even bother restructuring anything to bring him on board.

He is not worth 3/60, IMO.

 

[Dude]

I keep seeing the Bills mentioned because they need WR help, but I can't help looking at all the contracts they have coming up. They would hurt their future to sign DHop. I just don't see it.

Everyone saying KC because they also need WR help. But they just let Tyreek walk over money. I don't see them spending on DHop. They'd take him for cheap for sure, but I don't know if he's quite ready to give a $5-10+ million dollar discount to either team to ring hunt.

Either NY team makes sense, but probably especially the Jets. The Jets don't get Rodgers for long, they almost need to go all in like the Rams did 2 years ago and focus on the short term.

But I would love him on the Lions too, he'd be great to solidify until Jameson Williams came back, and then the offense could really explode when he came back.

Exactly, I don’t think the Bills or Chiefs will show any interest, why even bother?

 

[DonMan]

Exactly, I don’t think the Bills or Chiefs will show any interest, why even bother?

Beane has consistently said/demonstrated that he'll show interest in anyone who could potentially improve the team.
They aren't going to throw money at him, but they might be interested at a more reasonable price.

 

[Clayton]

Lamar is fine as a passer. Fact is he has had nowhere close to the talent that other young top QBs of this era have had. It's an unavoidable fact. Give him someone like Hopkins and I think that becomes very dangerous.

Ravens almost beat the Bengals in the playoffs with a backup qb last year.

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Ravens almost beat the Bengals in the playoffs with a backup qb last year.

What is this supposed to say other than if the Ravens add Hopkins then they would be even more of a contender if they were close to beating the Bengals with a backup?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

What is this supposed to say other than if the Ravens add Hopkins then they would be even more of a contender if they were close to beating the Bengals with a backup?

It's a want, not a need. Especially after drafting Flowers and signing Beckham. The cap is in fact finite, even if you can manipulate it.

 

[Fountain City Blues]