Archives for January 7, 2014

‘Manuel Incomplete: Has another year to prove himself as he has already been named next year’s starter.’

‘In an NFL world where contracts aren’t guaranteed, it makes parting ways with certain players under contract that much easier, with only slight monetary ramifications for most. When you see long-term deals signed, usually two or three years into the contract you’ll see large roster bonuses that spur action for the teams. It’s usually a case of either cutting your losses right then and there if a team didn’t get the desired production, or they move on with that player on the roster.’

‘”I think we have some good young players that we need to really develop,” said Marrone. “We added some players onto the roster. I think they have potential to be starting-type players in the NFL, but again, that process needs to start now for them, (after) they rest their body, get in shape and work on their own. I’ve said it before, with the new CBA, I believe there is more accountability today on the NFL player. From now until when we report in April, we all have to be working to get better.”‘