Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I bet Virginia McCaskey thought the Bears signed Taylor Swift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Likely means Hunter isn’t coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Longgone said: One given in the NFL is that players get hurt, especially older, skilled players. So, unless it's a quarterback, investing draft capital AND a huge percentage of your payroll to one player, seems like a poor strategy. So are you against making trades for anyone other than a QB? I also don’t think parting with one of the 3rds is a big deal as far as draft capital. The late 2nd is something but it’s still not as valuable as a 1st. If we keep seeing these massive increases in the cap every year, it will end up mattering less and less, to the point it will become a virtual non-factor for many teams. Edited March 11 by Hongbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 My assumption has been it would take a 1st for Snead, but if they are willing to take a late 2nd, I would do that. Then again, if the Lions are looking to make a splash, just sign Fuller and keep the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Pollard gets a 3/24 contract. Price of running backs has gone up. Good thing the Lions got in ahead of the boom when everyone mocked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) My assumption is it won’t take a 1st to get Sneed. I may end up being wrong. I wouldn’t trade our 1st for him. Edited March 11 by Hongbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 3 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: Pollard gets a 3/24 contract. Price of running backs has gone up. Good thing the Lions got in ahead of the boom when everyone mocked them. Fitting Swift and Pollard get the same deal. They seem like the same player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longgone Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 12 minutes ago, Hongbit said: So are you against making trades for anyone other than a QB? I also don’t think parting with one of the 3rds is a big deal as far as draft capital. The late 2nd is something but it’s still not as valuable as a 1st. If we keep seeing these massive increases in the cap every year, it will end up mattering less and less, to the point it will become a virtual non-factor for many teams. Pretty much, I like the "Holmes" strategy. I'd hoard draft picks and keep pumping young blood into the system. No problem splurging on a free agent who really fits, but give up premium draft capital and pay a premium salary for one player, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL2 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 8 minutes ago, Longgone said: Pretty much, I like the "Holmes" strategy. I'd hoard draft picks and keep pumping young blood into the system. No problem splurging on a free agent who really fits, but give up premium draft capital and pay a premium salary for one player, no. the vast majority of draft picks never amount to anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I’m surprised he’s still in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 8 minutes ago, KL2 said: the vast majority of draft picks never amount to anything Not when Holmes does the picking.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MichiganCardinal Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 4 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: Raiders gonna Raider. That's too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL2 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 8 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Not when Holmes does the picking.... Yep even when he does the picking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 25 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: I’m surprised he’s still in the league. Yep, I had to do a double take when I was watching a Raiders game last year and I heard the announcer call his name. Thought for sure either the announcer messed up or I didnt hear him right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hongbit Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Glad the Lions didn’t pony up for Jonah. He’s hasn’t played like a top 15 guard for a few seasons and now he’s getting paid like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, MichiganCardinal said: I think he is in that elite tier, and I think he would probably be the best pass-rushing DT we've had since Suh. I don't want to get into a bidding war for a 28yo though Alim is as good a pass rusher (look at his pressure rate) and is a lot younger. Wilkins excels at run defense but throughout most of his career hasn't been much of a pass rusher, he just so happened to find that pass rush magic in his contract year lucky enough for him. Really glad that the Lions weren't the ones giving him the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Not surprised Jackson is gone. The contract is a little much for my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRamage Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 11 minutes ago, Hongbit said: Glad the Lions didn’t pony up for Jonah. He’s hasn’t played like a top 15 guard for a few seasons and now he’s getting paid like it I hate to see him leave, but I would not have wanted to pay that much. He's declined a bit lately and battle injuries last year missing 5 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I simply don't get the strategy in Minnesota. They lay out good money for a pass rusher and then let Cousins walk. Even with Cousins, they were probably the worst team in the division. They are like the Saints. Content to be a 7-9 win team every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Cousins gets 4/180 and people were expecting Goff to sign for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 This is an outrageous amount of money for an aging running back who has not played a full season since his rookie year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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