This will be discussed in multiple threads, maybe better off in a single place
View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1375493847573131266?s=21
View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1375493847573131266?s=21
maybe? Schefter says they plan to keep Jimmy G, and I think it makes sense. They are a good enough team that they should probably work in their rookie rather than toss him in, and what is Jimmy's value in a trade? Also, freeing up cap isn't a key concern given how many guys have signed already.Clearly, they are targeting either Lance or Fields. Does this mean Jimmy G is back in play?
I'd be stunned if they don't move Jimmy G.maybe? Schefter says they plan to keep Jimmy G, and I think it makes sense. They are a good enough team that they should probably work in their rookie rather than toss him in, and what is Jimmy's value in a trade? Also, freeing up cap isn't a key concern given how many guys have signed already.
Of course they are going to say this, in order to drive the best deal they can get for him.maybe? Schefter says they plan to keep Jimmy G, and I think it makes sense. They are a good enough team that they should probably work in their rookie rather than toss him in, and what is Jimmy's value in a trade? Also, freeing up cap isn't a key concern given how many guys have signed already.
How easy is it to trade him this deep into FA? His cap number is not easy for a lot of teams to absorb right now, so he'd likely need to agree to a restructure which gives him a lot of say in where he goes.Of course they are going to say this, in order to drive the best deal they can get for him.
YMMV, but I think Darrisaw + 2 firsts and a third > SewellSurprised the Fins don't want Sewell for the next 15 years, but that's quite a haul.
I don't see how they can roll with him to start the year when he is 100% not the QB of the future now. I can see why they might want a vet to start the year but this isn't fantasy football, Jimmy G isn't going to happily comply with that plan.maybe? Schefter says they plan to keep Jimmy G, and I think it makes sense. They are a good enough team that they should probably work in their rookie rather than toss him in, and what is Jimmy's value in a trade? Also, freeing up cap isn't a key concern given how many guys have signed already.
Maybe. I just don't see where the deal comes from. Who is going to give anything up to pay Jimmy G? Maybe early in FA, but now? Maybe the Broncos?Of course they are going to say this, in order to drive the best deal they can get for him.
They just gave up tons of draft choices so I would think getting some back would be of big-time value for themand what is Jimmy's value in a trade?
Do you know that whoever lands at three would be the guy?Is this is a smart move for the Dolphins tho? This is a QB-rich draft. Is Tua really **the** guy?
If you draft someone top-5, and he's not the guy? OoooofIs this is a smart move for the Dolphins tho? This is a QB-rich draft. Is Tua really **the** guy?
Jets picked Darnold at 3 and are picking another QB at 2 three years later.If you draft someone top-5, and he's not the guy? Ooooof
The Jets are the exception that proves the rule.Jets picked Darnold at 3 and are picking another QB at 2 three years later.
Has to be a smokescreen.View: https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/1375498237474451457
Lol... if they traded to #3 for Mac Jones it would be HILARIOUS... of course Shannahan would probably still make him look like a Pro-Bowl QB
Oh I still think they'll be seeing ghostsIf the QB the Jets get this year goes on to win a SB, then everything beforehand won't matter. It'll be like Darnold never existed.
That would be especially lol since one of Mac's biggest weaknesses is passing outside of the pocket & I read that due to his lack of bootlegging skills he'd be a bad fit in a Shanahan/McVay offense.View: https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/1375498237474451457
Lol... if they traded to #3 for Mac Jones it would be HILARIOUS... of course Shannahan would probably still make him look like a Pro-Bowl QB
If I'm Don Yee, I say no thanks.The more I think about it, the more I think SF's plan is to draft Lance #3, have Jimmy pull a Mariota and re-work his deal. Then have him start this season.
Probably best case for both sides. SF gets a year for the raw Lance to learn the system, Jimmy gets to start in a good offense that he's familiar with, which is his best chance to build value for FA next year. Is there a better situation for him? I don't think NE for example is likely to let him put up bigger numbers than SF. They'll shift money from salary to incentives, maybe guarantee a chunk to get him to do it.
Why though? Is Jimmy G getting a long-term deal at good money? This year for Jimmy should be all about showing he's healthy and can play at a high level. His best chance to do that is SF, and then he can have the whole league as options in FA. At this point, a lot of teams have their guy, or at least a guy. I'm not sure there is a team out there who would bring him in as "the guy" including NE.If I'm Don Yee, I say no thanks.
If Jimmy isn't your guy, trade him to a tea, that believes he can be.
It's just a hunch, but with all the SF writers I read on a regular basis, the general hunch is the Shanahan has always wanted Fields (from this draft class, there was obviously Watson discussion that is now gone).That would be especially lol since one of Mac's biggest weaknesses is passing outside of the pocket & I read that due to his lack of bootlegging skills he'd be a bad fit in a Shanahan/McVay offense.
Seems like a good fit.It's just a hunch, but with all the SF writers I read on a regular basis, the general hunch is the Shanahan has always wanted Fields (from this draft class, there was obviously Watson discussion that is now gone).
Because you just drafted his replacement.Why though? Is Jimmy G getting a long-term deal at good money? This year for Jimmy should be all about showing he's healthy and can play at a high level. His best chance to do that is SF, and then he can have the whole league as options in FA. At this point, a lot of teams have their guy, or at least a guy. I'm not sure there is a team out there who would bring him in as "the guy" including NE.
If Yee is a good agent, he's looking at the best way to maximize Jimmy's options and money next summer.
You don’t need to smokescreen at #3 though do you?Has to be a smokescreen.
Is it still a QB rich draft when you get the 3rd choice of those QBs? I'm not sure.Is this is a smart move for the Dolphins tho? This is a QB-rich draft. Is Tua really **the** guy?
Seconded. This team + a QB who can complete forward passes = contender.I know that the board is down on Jimmy G - but I'd love to have him and pray he stays on the field.
See this makes two assumptions...Because you just drafted his replacement.
Why take less money to be a stop gap when there are teams out there, like in the Foxboro area, that think you are their present and future.
It's not that far off, right? A 2022 2nd is roughly comparable to a '23 1st.PFN's mock draft software had the price of the Falcons' pick at 1-4 something like the Pats' first rounders in 2021 and 2022, and a second rounder in 2022.
So that was obviously way understating the real market.
Or he could cut Jimmy G and recreate it with Alex Smith himself as the temporary starter for 10-20% of what they're stuck paying Jimmy.I will also add that a lot of the consensus from the SF area reporters is that Shanahan thought the Alex Smith/Mahomes scenario was perfect and wants to recreate it with Garoppolo/Fields (Or whoever they pick at 3).
He thinks his offensive is too tough to learn in what will be an abbreviated offseason, so wants someone ready on week 1.
Except... Alex Smith is terrible now, but was solid then.Or he could cut Jimmy G and recreate it with Alex Smith himself as the temporary starter for 10-20% of what they're stuck paying Jimmy.
I think it might be a bit of bluster so they can maybe recoup some of the draft capital they just gave up.Or he could cut Jimmy G and recreate it with Alex Smith himself as the temporary starter for 10-20% of what they're stuck paying Jimmy.
There is no way they're paying Jimmy G $25M each of the next two years after trading up to draft a franchise QB at #3. Not when they can walk away from him for nothing right now.Except... Alex Smith is terrible now, but was solid then.