2018 NFL Transactions & News
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So much will depend on where those Bears picks land for the Raiders. The 2019 is probably in 10-15 range.
I really think the Bears are going to surprise some people if Trubisky is competent.
Except with Mack the issue isn't talent -- it's salary. In most cases, the Patriots will simply never pay "It's the richest deal in the NFL for X."
Improving but a brutal division. Starting with a built in 0-4 against Vikings/Pack makes it tough. At Detroit no picnic.
Source: As of the 4pm ET deadline, the Raiders were planning to release WR Martavis Bryant, who has a pending appeal of a drug suspension by the NFL. Raiders moves not yet officially announced.
That McKinnon news is rough, I like him a lot. I guess Breida will have to carry the load for Jimmy G.
Ballsy Mack trade by Gruden. Very Belichickian.
Make no mistake, though, they're much worse this year without Mack.
Make no mistake, though, they're much worse this year without Mack.
I think the last part is the problem. Trubisky has a ways to go to be competent, and that's a huge problem in a QB driven league. Plus, as others have noted, that division is tough.
Their defense is legit. No doubt.
Khalil Mack gets a 6 year $141 million contract from the Bears. $60 million signing bonus and $90 million guaranteed.
And Alfred Morris.
This broke during our fantasy football draft and I was up in like 6 picks. It kept scrolling on the screen and I was trying to distract everyone so I could grab Breida.
Belichickian — while everyone stunned, Gruden says they made an offer but not remotely close. We’re not sinking that much money into two players
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/02/jon-gruden-we-werent-offering-khalil-mack-anything-close-to-the-bears-offer/
The Jets should have made a trade for Khalil Mack, their pass rush personnel is horrific. Chicago is a nice spot for Mack. Vic Fangio is the DC, and Mack/Roquan/Trevathian/Floyd might be a better LB corps than the one he coached in SF (Willis/Bowman/Aldon Smith/Ahmad Brooks).
Surprised at this; I thought for sure he'd be back.
They have to replace a lot of 2017 special teams snaps between Bolden, Richards, Bademosi (their top three in ST snaps last year), and Flowers (6th), though full seasons from Slater, Ebner, Grissom, and Grigsby will address at least part of that. Patterson and the young DBs will likely get the rest, maybe Darboh too if he sticks.
the Rams... Yes the RAMS came close to trading for Mack
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180905-story.html
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180905-story.html
The story says only they made an offer, doesn't detail the offer, and makes no claim that any such deal was "close"
Definitely reads that way. A quick "hamstring" injury, seemingly out of nowhere to make him out and a same day release certainly doesn't look good. Particularly with how giddy the coaches/GM were throughout Hard Knocks waiting for him to return to the team. I hope I'm wrong, but this feels like a situation where we likely need to look beyond Josh Gordon the football player.
100% agree. This man needs someone or something to guide him in the right direction and turn things about. Like, say, Tom Brady’s touch.
On Josh Gordon: He was late today to the facility, source said. In addition, he was fine at Friday’s practice, then injured his hamstring. The question of how is part of the reason they released him. My understanding is it’s an overall trust issue for a player on thin ice.
Gotta think someone will claim him before he makes it to Pats.
Also totally unclear if they'd want him---I get why they might, but he's been totally unreliable and there's no evidence he has Moss' passion for game or competitiveness (to pick the most obvious comp someone might cite).
Cap-wise, I think he's only making $790k so that is another reason someone will grab him
Also totally unclear if they'd want him---I get why they might, but he's been totally unreliable and there's no evidence he has Moss' passion for game or competitiveness (to pick the most obvious comp someone might cite).
Cap-wise, I think he's only making $790k so that is another reason someone will grab him
Updated: #Browns Gordon showed up late to the facility on Saturday morning and was 'not himself.' Red flag for possible substance use was the concern of some in the org, sources tell clevelanddotcom https://t.co/KMdBeX9JVO
Perhaps; I think people will (perhaps quite reasonably) want to see what he does in a functional organization with quality coaching, structure, and support.
Though, if he does test positive for drugs again I tend to think he's less than even money to ever be back, so I'm wtih others in that scenario.
Though, if he does test positive for drugs again I tend to think he's less than even money to ever be back, so I'm wtih others in that scenario.
Dude isn't getting claimed.
It's a perfect storm. He's getting released by a joke organization with a coach most would fire before releasing Gordon with rumors of a hammy injury and tardiness issues. Pats will swoop in and everyone else will be like how tf did he end up there . Unless he's actually physically unfit to play.
It's a perfect storm. He's getting released by a joke organization with a coach most would fire before releasing Gordon with rumors of a hammy injury and tardiness issues. Pats will swoop in and everyone else will be like how tf did he end up there . Unless he's actually physically unfit to play.
He makes basically nothing, can't imagine there isn't at least 1 team that plans to bring him in for a look. Cowboys as noted are 100% not being scared off by attitude or even possible drug issues.