2015 NFL draft and offseason thread: How will the Browns screw up this year?

[smackababy]

Since he signed the standard waiver before going to the mini camp, they have to continue negotiating in good faith as if he hadn't been injured. The upshot is that he'll get the exact same contract he would have if he hadn't been.

Whether or not Jacksonville has insurance that somehow covers their end of this is another matter, and hasn't been reported.

I think most teams carry insurance against injury. I know it was a big deal when in the NBA when the Pacers lost George after giving him a max contract. It seems like it should be part of your standard operating costs to carry insurance on contracts given how much money even the smallest of them are for.

 

[lupi]

Dues to the amount of money involved, pretty sure insurance riders are part of just about every contract. With the NFL having the smallest minimum salary, that's still closing in on half a million for a sport that see most lost game time.

As I said earlier though, getting a rider retroactively (at least covering his now lost rookie year) probably not something that will happen so the jags will eat that.

 

[lupi]

Cheatriots find their Hernandez replacement, have signed Fred Davis.

 

[lupi]

And as expected, Fowler signs a 23.5mil/4 contract.

 

[Imported]

Justin Smith finally retires. Farewell, Cowboy.

One of my favorite articles on him from a few years back: http://www.si.com/vault/2012/09/03/106228987/american-badass

 

[lupi]

Saw that but felt cruel to post it

 

[lupi]

reports that a new extra point measure was passed, 2pt stays on the 2 but a kick will be placed at the 15.

 

[smackababy]

Surprised someone didn't post about it yet, but Michael Sam signs in the CFL after no camp asked him to participate.

Wettle skips start of OTAs, as does Peterson.

 

[lupi]

On the good news side, Ray mcdonald free to sign with niners again.

 

[lupi]

Hardknocks says hello to Houston for 2015.

 

[Imported]

On the good news side, Ray mcdonald free to sign with niners again.

Dude is gonna be forced out of football entirely even if all the charges/accusations prove to be false. Guy can't stay away from trouble.

 

[smackababy]

Hardknocks says hello to Houston for 2015.

If for no other reason than to see just how hard Watt works, I am watching this.

 

[Imported]

If for no other reason than to see just how hard Watt works, I am watching this.

That and I'm interested in how Clowney looks after microfracture surgery.

 

[smackababy]

McDonald was arrested again? Perhaps, I missed this when it happened, but it looks like he was arrested for violating a restraining order a day or two after the incident. This guy is done. He is a moron.

 

[Jimzz]

McDonald was arrested again? Perhaps, I missed this when it happened, but it looks like he was arrested for violating a restraining order a day or two after the incident. This guy is done. He is a moron.

His lawyer said they never received a restraining order. So unless they can prove he and/or council did receive it that will be thrown out.

 

[smackababy]

His lawyer said they never received a restraining order. So unless they can prove he and/or council did receive it that will be thrown out.

Doesn't matter at this point. What team is going to want to put up with that crap?

That is also a change from the original story I heard where he was claiming the person he was restrained from being around was not supposed to be at the house.

 

[cabri]

His lawyer said they never received a restraining order. So unless they can prove he and/or council did receive it that will be thrown out.

Legalize - remember the NFL and teams do not need to follow legal precedent and/or abide by rules of evidence needed for criminal incidents.

The NFL is getting nervous about bad apple image - teams do not want such around if they can help it.

Prime player, possibly; so-so can be shelved/dumped

 

[Jimzz]

Doesn't matter at this point. What team is going to want to put up with that crap?

That is also a change from the original story I heard where he was claiming the person he was restrained from being around was not supposed to be at the house.

Oh I do not disagree with that and am not really defending him. Just what I read.

He will need to get really clean and a team will have to take a big chance signing him. With that said he may be done.

 

[Ban Bot]

Denver Bronco Left Tackle, Ryan Clady, done for the season. Torn ACL in non-contact OTAs.

 

[smackababy]

Denver Bronco Left Tackle, Ryan Clady, done for the season. Torn ACL in non-contact OTAs.

So, 1 and counting? How many ACL / MCL tears are we going to see this season?

 

[Imported]

You forgot Fowler.

 

[smackababy]

You forgot Fowler.

Doesn't count. Season hadn't officially started yet! Eh, maybe rookie minicamps should count, but nope, because then I'd be wrong!

 

[glenn1]

Let us know how this works out for you Buffalo.

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports "several people within the organization" believe QB Tyrod Taylor has a chance to be the Week 1 starter.

The Bills have been splitting reps between Taylor, E.J. Manuel, and Matt Cassel at OTAs. A favorite of Rex Ryan, Taylor has flashed starting-caliber tools in preseason games, but his accuracy issues (54.3 career completion-percentage) are well documented. The Bills like Taylor’s ability to run OC Greg Roman’s scheme, where Colin Kaepernick finished behind only Russell Wilson in rushing yards (639) and attempts (104) last year.

 

[SunnyD]

Let us know how this works out for you Buffalo.

Honestly, given the 3, no, 4 QB's on the roster right now... I like Taylor the best out of all of them given the fact that he sat behind Flacco for what, 4 years? Yeah, Cassel sat behind Brady and had a successful season, but he's on the downside of his career and hasn't really been effective anywhere since.

 

[Imported]

So.. Cam Newton is gonna get paid. Wouldn't want to be the Colts/Seahawks right about now.