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I think he can find some productivity. But that depends on how willing he is to be a role player. I imagine that at some point he'll command attention from the offense that he can't fulfill on. If he were a more Larry Fitzgerald type human (and talent), he could likely be a very productive WR for a few more years But alas, he'll go the ODB route and try and team hop and catch fire as "the guy" only to flame out of that role.

Huh? He is the highest paid QB in the league.... I don't think the deal is good or bad. It is fair market value that works for both sides. There are just a number of posters insinuating that this is some super awesome selfless thing he did. He played like the best QB in the league. Then he asked to be paid like the best QB in the league. Now he is the highest paid player in the NFL. I am fine with all of that.

Regarding Knox, I think we could maybe see an extension here. He hasn't lived up to his contract, yes. Which is why I think a mid to long term extension at a more fair value to finish his career with Josh could be on the table. Taking on 3-4 years (34/35 years old) to keep him under $10M would be huge.

Let me start by saying, I think Josh's requests and current deal are more than fair. And by all accounts Allen is an all time good human. But I also see stuff like this posted a lot. Beane admitted that Josh has been needling him with every new contract that he isn't paid more. We didn't get a 6 year extension, we got a 2 year extension with a pay increase for the next 4 years that was already on the books. The deal helps Josh. The deal helps the team. But lets not pretend that this is a TB12 type pay cut. We are talking about a contract that is the most guaranteed money in the history of the league. Again, this is a contract he was asking for. It is fine and good, but I don't find it remarkable or deserving much thanks.

Tin foil hat? There is maybe a non-zero chance that if they get fired after the season, Deion becomes the next HC of the Giants.

When you pay the QB you have to do more with less. We also have a good OL so that takes away from the pass catchers. That said, I wish we'd draft better on offense.

I think some things have changed but not totally. I think for a QB to "arrive" in the NFL their legs have to be "in addition to" his passing accumen. A QB can only get by/cover up their lack of passing talent for so long with their legs. That said, I think that there are so many guys coming out of college who are good passers with wheels has increased the need for the "in addition to" part of their game.

Beane generally loved to hedge his draft picks by addressing them in FA first. That means I fully expect us to go in on DL and a other WR in the top 100

This is particularly funny because he says he wanted to play in the Rams game but he was held out. Which would be a thing you would know if you listened to the interview.

He says that he needs to take accountability and discipline to the next level almost right off the rip. Maybe it was lip service or a footnote, but I though that the conversation/interview just sort of took a turn about other parts of his season.

I like Fields more than most. I don't think he is great, but he wasn't the problem in Chicago and probably should have been the starter in Pittsburgh at the end of the season. That said, I don't think he is a good fit for the Jets and the Jets are a really bad fit for him. He needs a much more steady and stable org.

Knowing how this staff likes to on board rookies I think they want a vested vet penciled in at starter for some time to make them earn it. It's a good practice in premise and a great safety net. But it can also block us from cap savings by starting rookies with cheaper vet back ups. Which ends up raising the cost of the roster overall.

If you look at the modern landscape of the NFL with its (over)reliance on the QB and aren't willing to play in like 3 bad weather games per year with arguably the best QB in the entire league, then maybe winning Super Bowls isn't for you. Counterpoint, how many big time players do we draft and then lose in FA because of weather? Outside of Edmunds (who we walked away from), I can't think of another impact player that has not re-signed when given the opportunity (and equal money). You almost fooled me by not specifically talking about palmtrees, but I am on to you. This is Kevyn Adams burner account.

I generally hate the designated ST spots this team gets, but Mack Hollins is one of the very best ST players in the league. He was phenomenal last year.

Their likability is near identical these days too!