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Kirk Cousins signs franchise tag
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/10/kirk-cousins-signs-franchise-tag/
Kirk Cousins signs franchise tag
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2017
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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed his one-year franchise tag, which gives him a $23.9 million guaranteed salary for the 2017 season.
Cousins’ agent announced the signing this morning. It had been expected that Cousins would sign the tag, just as he did last year.
The signing gives Cousins by far the highest base salary in the NFL this season, and it’s guaranteed and can’t be rescinded by the team. It also means Washington is free to trade Cousins to any other team, although as a practical matter Cousins could veto any trade because any team trading for Cousins would surely insist on working out a long-term contract extension with him first.
Now that Cousins has signed the franchise tag two years in a row, it’s virtually impossible for him to be franchised again: A third franchise tag next year would guarantee him a whopping $34.5 million salary for 2018. Washington could apply the transition tag on Cousins next year, but that would allow him to freely negotiate with all 31 other teams, and Washington wouldn’t be entitled to any compensation if he leaves.
So Cousins looks likely to pocket $44 million for 2016 and 2017, then hit true, unrestricted free agency in 2018. He’s already made a fortune, and if he has a big season, he’s set to make even more in a year.
Kirk Cousins signs franchise tag
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2017
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed his one-year franchise tag, which gives him a $23.9 million guaranteed salary for the 2017 season.
Cousins’ agent announced the signing this morning. It had been expected that Cousins would sign the tag, just as he did last year.
The signing gives Cousins by far the highest base salary in the NFL this season, and it’s guaranteed and can’t be rescinded by the team. It also means Washington is free to trade Cousins to any other team, although as a practical matter Cousins could veto any trade because any team trading for Cousins would surely insist on working out a long-term contract extension with him first.
Now that Cousins has signed the franchise tag two years in a row, it’s virtually impossible for him to be franchised again: A third franchise tag next year would guarantee him a whopping $34.5 million salary for 2018. Washington could apply the transition tag on Cousins next year, but that would allow him to freely negotiate with all 31 other teams, and Washington wouldn’t be entitled to any compensation if he leaves.
So Cousins looks likely to pocket $44 million for 2016 and 2017, then hit true, unrestricted free agency in 2018. He’s already made a fortune, and if he has a big season, he’s set to make even more in a year.
Browns cut QB Robert Griffin III
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/10/browns-boot-quarterback-robert-griffin-iii/
Browns boot quarterback Robert Griffin III
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 10, 2017
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As it turns out, the Browns have more than one expensive quarterback they didn’t really want.
Or at least, they did.
Per Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Browns are releasing Robert Griffin III, after last year’s experiment never really came to fruition.
This was #as expected, with him due a $750,000 roster bonus tomorrow and coach Hue Jackson offered a tepid endorsement at the Combine, saying: “we’re going to keep working with him until we don’t.”
Injuries limited Griffin to five appearances last year, and nothing he showed indicated that he’s got much of a future in the NFL.
And after taking on Brock Osweiler (for now) and his contract and knowing they’re going to add another quarterback later, there wasn’t much point in keeping him around.
Browns boot quarterback Robert Griffin III
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 10, 2017
As it turns out, the Browns have more than one expensive quarterback they didn’t really want.
Or at least, they did.
Per Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Browns are releasing Robert Griffin III, after last year’s experiment never really came to fruition.
This was #as expected, with him due a $750,000 roster bonus tomorrow and coach Hue Jackson offered a tepid endorsement at the Combine, saying: “we’re going to keep working with him until we don’t.”
Injuries limited Griffin to five appearances last year, and nothing he showed indicated that he’s got much of a future in the NFL.
And after taking on Brock Osweiler (for now) and his contract and knowing they’re going to add another quarterback later, there wasn’t much point in keeping him around.
Breaking down what each Rams free agency pickup brings to the table
- By JKBOGEN
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 34 Replies
Breaking down what each Rams free agency pickup brings to the table
https://www.downtownrams.com/single...h-Rams-free-agency-pickup-brings-to-the-table
Alas, the new NFL season has kicked off and with the Rams so has a culture change after their recent signings today. I think it's about time we take a look at each one and what they bring to the Los Angeles Rams for not only this season but the future.
Andrew Whitworth, LT, 35 years old (3 years, 36 million dollars w/ 15 million dollars guaranteed)
Andrew Whitworth was the one signing I did not see coming at all. I felt as though Whitworth was eyeing a team like Denver or Seattle but the Rams really came to bat and offered Whitworth some serious money to get this deal done. There were other LT's out there so why Whitworth? First off Whitworth is a three-time Pro Bowler, and a former first-team All-Pro. Whitworth has been a perfect model of consistency over the years and that is exactly what the Rams haven't had at the second most important position on offense.
The Rams have gone through a brutal deal with Jake Long that blew up in their face but this deal is nothing like the risky one the Rams made for Long. Whitworth is older yes, but he is much better than Long was at the time of signing, Seven out of the last eight years Whitworth has started the entire season, he has only missed eight true starts in his career. This isn't a guy that is going to drop the ball because that's not in Whitworth's blood, he was ranked the second overall tackle in the league per Pro Football Focus and has shown no sign of age affecting his play.
The Rams poured some serious assets into a package that would end up allowing them to acquire their hopeful franchise QB Jared Goff with the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Goff has not had the protection he needs to succeed and far worse he didn't have the protection from his blind side. This move allows Goff to feel more comfortable knowing his blind side is taken care of by Whitworth.
Oh and the structure of this deal is brilliant on Snead's part. Whitworth's first year is fully guaranteed but then after that only some of year two is guaranteed and none of year three is guaranteed. If the Rams get what they expect out of Whitworth he will retire with the Rams, but even if they don't the Rams have a way out of this deal without crippling themselves.
Overall, Whitworth's job is to protect Goff now while the Rams look for a future cornerstone left tackle possibly in the draft this year or next year. This signing gives the Rams stability to move disgruntled former No.2 overall draft pick Greg Robinson at guard. The Rams have not had a LT this caliber since Orlando Pace so this should be a breath of fresh air for Rams fans and of course Jared Goff.
Robert Woods, WR, 24 years old (5 years, 39 million w/ 15 million dollars guaranteed)
The signing I knew was coming for the Rams was the move to bring Robert Woods back to the coliseum where he played college football. The Rams lost Kenny Britt to the Cleveland Browns on a similar deal but it seemed as though he wanted to test the market more than re-sign. While many include myself also believed Pierre Garcon was going to follow his offensive coordinator and go to the Rams, I knew Woods was who McVay was going to target to fill that Garcon role.
Robert Woods is 24 years old and just signed a five-year deal with a team that is allowing him to come back and play close to home. Woods has always been a player I have liked since the draft, the Bills used a second round pick on him but he never was given the chance to live up to that selection. With the Bills trading up and drafting dynamic No.1 WR Sammy Watkins it basically left Woods in a cloud as Watkins was receiving the majority of the targets. Now, normally a No.2 WR receives the brunt of the passes too, however in Buffalo the offensive is more emphasized on running the football. During Woods' four years with the Bills, three out of those four times the Bills had over 2,200 team rushing yards. It's apparent Woods was never given the opportunity to take over as a starting WR.
In this case Woods comes to the Rams as the No.1 WR across the field from Tavon Austin and likely with Pharoh Cooper in the slot. The Rams are very likely to draft or make a move for another WR to go alongside Woods, perhaps in the form of Kamar Aiken, Andre Holmes, Marquess Wilson or even Josh Gordon who all have crazy size and speed combinations. Regardless, what many think this is a good move for the Rams they are paying less than Woods' actual market value of eight million annually per Spotrac and it could even up paying off in a huge way. If not, the way the contract is based is that Woods is only guaranteed 15 of his nearly 40 million million dollars. If he doesn't pan out the Rams are not pigeon holed.
Aaron Murray, QB, 26 years old (Contract unknown at this time)
Lastly out of the bunch of the Rams free agent signings today was Aaron Murray who played backup QB for the Chiefs but is more known for being the QB at Georgia. Murray comes into a situation that seems as though he will be the No.3 quarterback in training camp. Sources have stressed that the coaching staff likes Sean Mannion and he will remain the backup to Jared Goff. Murray is a nice move and in my opinion, if he makes the roster the Rams are deep at QB.
Murray played at Georgia with Todd Gurley of course and the two friends will be reunited again. No need for jersey swapping now. These two are reunited in one of the low key moves that you can't hate.
Stay tuned of course for plenty more Rams content as the free agency period rolls along. You can follow us on Twitter here @DowntownRams and on Facebook here @DowntownRams
https://www.downtownrams.com/single...h-Rams-free-agency-pickup-brings-to-the-table
Alas, the new NFL season has kicked off and with the Rams so has a culture change after their recent signings today. I think it's about time we take a look at each one and what they bring to the Los Angeles Rams for not only this season but the future.
Andrew Whitworth, LT, 35 years old (3 years, 36 million dollars w/ 15 million dollars guaranteed)
Andrew Whitworth was the one signing I did not see coming at all. I felt as though Whitworth was eyeing a team like Denver or Seattle but the Rams really came to bat and offered Whitworth some serious money to get this deal done. There were other LT's out there so why Whitworth? First off Whitworth is a three-time Pro Bowler, and a former first-team All-Pro. Whitworth has been a perfect model of consistency over the years and that is exactly what the Rams haven't had at the second most important position on offense.
The Rams have gone through a brutal deal with Jake Long that blew up in their face but this deal is nothing like the risky one the Rams made for Long. Whitworth is older yes, but he is much better than Long was at the time of signing, Seven out of the last eight years Whitworth has started the entire season, he has only missed eight true starts in his career. This isn't a guy that is going to drop the ball because that's not in Whitworth's blood, he was ranked the second overall tackle in the league per Pro Football Focus and has shown no sign of age affecting his play.
The Rams poured some serious assets into a package that would end up allowing them to acquire their hopeful franchise QB Jared Goff with the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Goff has not had the protection he needs to succeed and far worse he didn't have the protection from his blind side. This move allows Goff to feel more comfortable knowing his blind side is taken care of by Whitworth.
Oh and the structure of this deal is brilliant on Snead's part. Whitworth's first year is fully guaranteed but then after that only some of year two is guaranteed and none of year three is guaranteed. If the Rams get what they expect out of Whitworth he will retire with the Rams, but even if they don't the Rams have a way out of this deal without crippling themselves.
Overall, Whitworth's job is to protect Goff now while the Rams look for a future cornerstone left tackle possibly in the draft this year or next year. This signing gives the Rams stability to move disgruntled former No.2 overall draft pick Greg Robinson at guard. The Rams have not had a LT this caliber since Orlando Pace so this should be a breath of fresh air for Rams fans and of course Jared Goff.
Robert Woods, WR, 24 years old (5 years, 39 million w/ 15 million dollars guaranteed)
The signing I knew was coming for the Rams was the move to bring Robert Woods back to the coliseum where he played college football. The Rams lost Kenny Britt to the Cleveland Browns on a similar deal but it seemed as though he wanted to test the market more than re-sign. While many include myself also believed Pierre Garcon was going to follow his offensive coordinator and go to the Rams, I knew Woods was who McVay was going to target to fill that Garcon role.
Robert Woods is 24 years old and just signed a five-year deal with a team that is allowing him to come back and play close to home. Woods has always been a player I have liked since the draft, the Bills used a second round pick on him but he never was given the chance to live up to that selection. With the Bills trading up and drafting dynamic No.1 WR Sammy Watkins it basically left Woods in a cloud as Watkins was receiving the majority of the targets. Now, normally a No.2 WR receives the brunt of the passes too, however in Buffalo the offensive is more emphasized on running the football. During Woods' four years with the Bills, three out of those four times the Bills had over 2,200 team rushing yards. It's apparent Woods was never given the opportunity to take over as a starting WR.
In this case Woods comes to the Rams as the No.1 WR across the field from Tavon Austin and likely with Pharoh Cooper in the slot. The Rams are very likely to draft or make a move for another WR to go alongside Woods, perhaps in the form of Kamar Aiken, Andre Holmes, Marquess Wilson or even Josh Gordon who all have crazy size and speed combinations. Regardless, what many think this is a good move for the Rams they are paying less than Woods' actual market value of eight million annually per Spotrac and it could even up paying off in a huge way. If not, the way the contract is based is that Woods is only guaranteed 15 of his nearly 40 million million dollars. If he doesn't pan out the Rams are not pigeon holed.
Aaron Murray, QB, 26 years old (Contract unknown at this time)
Lastly out of the bunch of the Rams free agent signings today was Aaron Murray who played backup QB for the Chiefs but is more known for being the QB at Georgia. Murray comes into a situation that seems as though he will be the No.3 quarterback in training camp. Sources have stressed that the coaching staff likes Sean Mannion and he will remain the backup to Jared Goff. Murray is a nice move and in my opinion, if he makes the roster the Rams are deep at QB.
Murray played at Georgia with Todd Gurley of course and the two friends will be reunited again. No need for jersey swapping now. These two are reunited in one of the low key moves that you can't hate.
Stay tuned of course for plenty more Rams content as the free agency period rolls along. You can follow us on Twitter here @DowntownRams and on Facebook here @DowntownRams
Texans ship Brock Osweiler and a second-round pick to Cleveland
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 53 Replies
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...sweiler-and-a-second-round-pick-to-cleveland/
Texans ship Brock Osweiler and a second-round pick to Cleveland
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 9, 2017
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How big a mistake did the Texans make when they signed Brock Osweiler last year? So big that they’re giving up a second-round draft pick to get out from under his contract.
Osweiler is being shipped to Cleveland, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The compensation? The Texans have to give the Browns a 2018 second-round draft pick and a 2017 sixth-round pick. The Browns ship a 2017 fourth-round pick to Houston.
That’s right, the Texans are trading Osweiler away and giving up a draft pick, just to get the Browns to take Osweiler’s contract off their hands.
The move will save the Texans $10 million in cap space. The Browns have plenty of cap space and can afford Osweiler’s contract.
Whether Osweiler will be able to start for the Browns remains to be seen, but this trade isn’t about the Browns liking Osweiler. It’s about the Texans wanting so badly to get rid of him that they think he has negative value.
Texans ship Brock Osweiler and a second-round pick to Cleveland
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 9, 2017
How big a mistake did the Texans make when they signed Brock Osweiler last year? So big that they’re giving up a second-round draft pick to get out from under his contract.
Osweiler is being shipped to Cleveland, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The compensation? The Texans have to give the Browns a 2018 second-round draft pick and a 2017 sixth-round pick. The Browns ship a 2017 fourth-round pick to Houston.
That’s right, the Texans are trading Osweiler away and giving up a draft pick, just to get the Browns to take Osweiler’s contract off their hands.
The move will save the Texans $10 million in cap space. The Browns have plenty of cap space and can afford Osweiler’s contract.
Whether Osweiler will be able to start for the Browns remains to be seen, but this trade isn’t about the Browns liking Osweiler. It’s about the Texans wanting so badly to get rid of him that they think he has negative value.
