2024-2025 NFL Thread

[ucfgrad93]

I heard that he wasn’t going to take a physical from all the teams at the combine. He would give his medical records to the teams that he felt were able to draft him.

Hadn’t heard about the ownership stake he wanted. That is an absurd request.

 

[ucfgrad93]

100%. In a best of seven, the better team normally wins out. In a one and done, one bad game by the wrong player screws everything up.

True, but football places a much heavier burden on the body than basketball or baseball does.

 

[Herdfan]

So what's up with Caleb Williams, there are red flags abound with him.

Yes there are. And they keep popping up almost daily. I think he is going to be a bust.

In all honesty, I think the bears are better off trading the #1 pick for a mess of other picks and build the team up, instead of selecting one person - particularly Williams.

I think Fields still deserves a chance and he has a better attitude, with a better team around him his numbers would improve imo. Yet I really don't expect the Bears to do the right thing, lol

The Bears never do the right thing. I think Fields needs a new place. The Bears have messed up his career so far. Get him with an offensive minded coach who can teach him and he may be fine. A couple more years with the Bears and he will be done.

The consensus landing spot for Fields is Atlanta, but Cousin's rehab is supposedly going well and is a FA. The Falcons have some good pieces and in a weak Division. Cousins could win that Division for them.

Hadn’t heard about the ownership stake he wanted. That is an absurd request.

Which is against NFL rules, so he won't get it.

 

[maflynn]

The Bears never do the right thing.

No they don't. I think keeping Eberflus for 2024 is a huge mistake, he failed to cultivate and help Fields - his coaching record is 10-24. He isn't the person to lead the Bears to the next level.

I think Fields needs a new place.

The best thing that can happen to Fields is that he is traded/cut by the Bears. I think he'll have a better opportunity to grow into a good QB

 

[jeremz1ne]

So what's up with Caleb Williams, there are red flags abound with him. He refused to have his medical records released, he also denied any requests for a physical. He was reportedly wanting part ownership for any team that drafts him. He only has a small handful of teams he is willing to play for. He seems to be arrogant and not really putting his best foot forward.

In all honesty, I think the bears are better off trading the #1 pick for a mess of other picks and build the team up, instead of selecting one person - particularly Williams.

I think Fields still deserves a chance and he has a better attitude, with a better team around him his numbers would improve imo. Yet I really don't expect the Bears to do the right thing, lol

Wondered the same about Caleb, its not like he really won anything at USC to act like hes this super star QB, hasn't proved one thing in the NFL

 

[maflynn]

ESPN is reporting Chris Mortenson has passed away - RIP. I always liked him

 

[rhett7660]

ESPN is reporting Chris Mortenson has passed away - RIP. I always liked him

Oh no... You and me both. Boy, you know you are getting old, that the folks you grew up watching are passing away and it feels like they are going in droves now.

Very sad.

 

[Macky-Mac]

The Broncos have told Russell Wilson that he's to be released......what? nobody is surprised? Of course not.

 

[rhett7660]

The Broncos have told Russell Wilson that he's to be released......what? nobody is surprised? Of course not.

Dude is still going to make a few dollars!!!!

 

[Rafterman]

Dude is still going to make a few dollars!!!!

Denver on the hook for $85 million in dead cap space.

 

[Macky-Mac]

Dude is still going to make a few dollars!!!!

and he'll likely be some team's starting QB somewhere next year

 

[jeremz1ne]

and watch him light it up for another team

 

[bigjnyc]

Denver on the hook for $85 million in dead cap space.

Good googly moogly... I don't remember a team ever taking on that much dead cap space. They must really be over him.

 

[Herdfan]

The Broncos have told Russell Wilson that he's to be released......what? nobody is surprised? Of course not.

Actually a little. Not that the Bronco's were going to get rid of him, but that they at least didn't try and get a late round pick or two for him.

and he'll likely be some team's starting QB somewhere next year

Believe it or not, the Raiders are on the list along with the Steelers and Vikings. Would be kind of funny of he got to play the Bronco's twice a year.

But this also goes back to them not trying to get a pick so they could keep him out of the division.

 

[maflynn]

but that they at least didn't try and get a late round pick or two for him.

Who would be willing to take on his salary?

From what little I know, his 2025 salary becomes guaranteed at the start of the this league year, so any possible trade partner would have to be willing to take a 55.4 million cap hit.

 

[Herdfan]

Who would be willing to take on his salary?

From what little I know, his 2025 salary becomes guaranteed at the start of the this league year, so any possible trade partner would have to be willing to take a 55.4 million cap hit.

Bronco's would still have to pay it. But he does have a no-trade clause which is probably why.

He didn't play bad, at least according to the numbers. He will make someone better.

 

[ucfgrad93]

Bronco's would still have to pay it. But he does have a no-trade clause which is probably why.

He didn't play bad, at least according to the numbers. He will make someone better.

He was terrible in his first year with the Broncos. Was ok in this past season.

 

[maflynn]

Bronco's would still have to pay it. But he does have a no-trade clause which is probably why.

They would have to pay this year's salary, I was mentioning that next march, his 2025 salary becomes guaranteed and that is huge as well. You're right that the broncos would have to pay for the 2024 salary to entice trading partners, but that new team would have to paying him a guaranteed amount the following year

You're correct regarding his no trade clause that would have made things even more complicated

 

[Macky-Mac]

...Believe it or not, the Raiders are on the list along with the Steelers and Vikings. Would be kind of funny of he got to play the Bronco's twice a year....

I've read that Wilson wants to go to a team that already has serious championship potential. The Raiders management might indeed think he could be the guy to add what they're still missing.

Whether the Raiders actually have prospects to be more than a mediocre also-ran, well, that's another question

 

[bigjnyc]

He was terrible in his first year with the Broncos. Was ok in this past season.

His first year he had the misfortune of having Hackett as his coach... Who had no business being an NFL head coach in the first place. Plus he's a crappy OC as well.

 

[C0ncreteBl0nde]

The Broncos have told Russell Wilson that he's to be released......what? nobody is surprised? Of course not.

He should have stayed at Seattle although, I heard on Sports Illustrated last night that his last year with the Seahawks was even worse than his last years with the Broncos. Also heard that no one is jumping up and down to have him as their first-string qb. Will be interesting to see where (if?) he lands.

 

[pachyderm]

His first year he had the misfortune of having Hackett as his coach... Who had no business being an NFL head coach in the first place. Plus he's a crappy OC as well.

I believe that Wilson is still a pretty decent QB.

He does need to be surrounded with some good talent though, and who doesn't?

 

[jeremz1ne]

I've read that Wilson wants to go to a team that already has serious championship potential. The Raiders management might indeed think he could be the guy to add what they're still missing.

Whether the Raiders actually have prospects to be more than a mediocre also-ran, well, that's another question

wouldn't want him as a Raider, i seen all the stuff he wants and demands, but mark on the other hand doesn't really care hes not the brightest of people, i think with out them taken Josh Mcdummy they could have been a playoff team last year and this year, but Mark always wants that big name

 

[pachyderm]

wouldn't want him as a Raider, i seen all the stuff he wants and demands, but mark on the other hand doesn't really care hes not the brightest of people, i think with out them taken Josh Mcdummy they could have been a playoff team last year and this year, but Mark always wants that big name

So did Al...

 

[Rafterman]

I believe that Wilson is still a pretty decent QB.

He does need to be surrounded with some good talent though, and who doesn't?

Mahomes? Except for Kelce, not exactly a Pro Bowl receiving corps.