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Falcons Shopping Julio Jones
TheFunPolice replied to Mike in Horseheads's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Julio sealed a Super Bowl win over Brady and pretty much ended all hope of a comeback only to have Shanahan ***** it away. -
McShay- Bills trying to move up above 23 for Etienne
TheFunPolice replied to Reed83HOF's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
If they are trying to move up maybe they are telling everyone it's for ETN so that some other team doesn't jump ahead of them in response -
Ty Dunne: Motor can lift Bills to super bowl
TheFunPolice replied to BillsMafi$'s topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It seemed like Singletary went from "makes you miss in a phone booth" to just another guy really quickly. He was exciting and dynamic his first season here. Hopefully he can get back to that. -
Interesting Allen vs Jackson Debate (Wiley vs Acho)
TheFunPolice replied to BigDingus's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Jackson makes some insane plays, and it's fun to watch how the Ravens have totally tailored their offense to his skillset. There are so many ways to play football, so it's neat to see a team do something totally different and actually win doing it. The Ravens can 100% win a Super Bowl like this. They win a lot of games, and all it takes is the right mix of circumstances. If they can get a lead in a playoff game early and go with their brand of running the ball, great defense, and Lamar making things happen, they can beat anyone. When they get behind it doesn't work, but every team has its weakness. I would still rather have Allen at QB, and I expect to see him take the Bills to a Super Bowl, because top 5 QBs get there eventually. -
Are sports’ drafts fair to the players?
TheFunPolice replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It's true that all of these guys aren't banking Mahomes type money. But even random 5th and 6th rounders are doing pretty well. I went through and just looked at the 2020 draft list and did some quick research on a handful of random 5th and 6th round players. They all pretty much had 4 year, 3-4 million dollar contracts. Here's some detail on a random Colts LB taken last year in the 6th round: Jordan Glasgow. I have no idea who he is, but he was the 2nd to last player taken in round 6. His contract is 4 years, $3.4 million. Looking at the details, he got a $129,000 signing bonus, and if he plays this season will have made: $129,000 bonus $610,000 2020 salary $780,000 2021 salary TOTAL: 1,519,000 over 2 years Now, you're right, that's not all take home pay, and there's no guarantee he will play more than 2 seasons. There's no guarantee he'll even play this year. As Kyle Shanahan reminded us all recently, none of us are guaranteed anything, so that's a wash in terms of "fairness." But what IS true (assuming he is not released in 2021) is that in 2 years Glasgow will have earned just over $1.5 million dollars for running around on special teams, and he will have a free college degree and only be 25 years old, which is old for a guy who only played 2 years. The question was "is the draft fair?" I think you could argue that the draft was GOOD for Mr. Glasgow. By virtue of his draft position he was entitled to a slotted contract, determined by the league. He's on a very good team with good to great coaching. Judging by his stats (just a bunch of special teams snaps) I don't think teams would be knocking down his door to sign him if there wasn't a draft. But since the Colts had a 6th round pick they used it on a guy they have a vested interest in developing. If they do, he will get rich in his second contract. If not, he'll walk away with 1.5 million if they let him go after this season. If he sticks around 1 more year, he'll have pocketed over 2.2 million in just 3 years. And his earning days wouldn't just be over then. He would be a former NFL player with hundreds of thousands to a million dollars in the bank, decent health, youth, an education, and lots of contacts. Once you are an NFL player you are in an exclusive club. It opens doors. That is the "lower end of the draft" type player who only plays 2 seasons then his career ends. For comparison, since we're talking earnings, a potential classmate of his who does pretty well upon graduation and makes $50,000 in his/her first job would need to work at that job for 30 years to equal the income that Mr. Glasgow earned in 2 by willingly entering a league that has a draft in order to pursue a football career. So my answer is YES, the draft is fair for the players. -
I'm into the big DTs who block out the sun, as well as any dreams teams have of running up the middle. Abandon all hope, all who wish to run through here. And if the big man gets to your QB... Let's just say it'll be a bad day at the office. Day 2 crush #1: Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida If it happens, I'll literally cry tears of joy as the big man poses with the red, white and blue! Day 2/3 crush #2: Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU Day 2/3 crush #3: Quinton Bohanna, DT, Kentucky
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Are sports’ drafts fair to the players?
TheFunPolice replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It's simple. The rookies to be participate in the process willingly. If they don't want to be part of it they don't have to. Playing pro football is not a right. You don't see many unhappy guys who were just drafted. Generations of wealth overnight as the result of a process they chose to enter. So unfair! -
McShay- Bills trying to move up above 23 for Etienne
TheFunPolice replied to Reed83HOF's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
hard to get too upset about another weapon on offense... But I can't see them trading up for a RB. Whatever happens, I hope this doesn't hurt our chances of getting a Mt. ________________ at DT in this draft. -
Call your shot: Who will the Bills pick in the 1st round?
TheFunPolice replied to Logic's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Richie Grant, S, UCF -
Are sports’ drafts fair to the players?
TheFunPolice replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
If you and your employer come to a mutually bargained agreement, which results in you earning generational type wealth in a handful of years, rather than using your college degree and earning a tiny fraction of what you would earn playing ball, then yes, the deal was "fair" to you. Players declare for the NFL draft, meaning THEY CHOOSE to enter the system. -
Who are the 49er's going to take at 3
TheFunPolice replied to wagne591's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Glad to see some uncertainty early... makes for a better show Thursday night! -
Are sports’ drafts fair to the players?
TheFunPolice replied to Tipster19's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
So no more trades then either? This is a collectively bargained aspect of sports. The PLAYERS signed off on the deal, because they know a healthy league with 32 financially viable teams is best for the largest number of guys. It also is something the players agree to in order to get the owners to share a larger % of revenues. Draft goes away=% of revenues players get goes down significantly. Plus, there's only so many spots on the Bills and Chiefs rosters. Florio will always see the cloud in the silver lining. Last year he didn't want the draft to happen, training camp to happen, the season to happen, and he latches onto endlessly covers any negative story about the NFL. -
Covid vaccination policy for NFL players and staff
TheFunPolice replied to WhoTom's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
If they said you didn't have to wear a mask once you get the shot everyone would sign up -
I think it's likely that behind closed doors Pegula agreed to waive his claims to Toronto in exchange for a clean break with the MLSE/Rogers group. The powers that be in Toronto want to be in the big boy league, which is the NFL. Now that it's clear they won't get the Bills they will focus on expansion or moving another team there. And next time around they won't need to find a "97 rocker" who will promise to move to Tonawanda full time and buy a canal boat as a PR stunt. They will be able to just be open about their intentions, which 100% always were buying the Bills upon Mr. Wilson's passing and moving them to Toronto. And really, if it weren't for Pegula, who nobody had ever heard of when the original Toronto deal was signed, it would have happened. Nobody else was a serious bidder at $1 billion +. Their plan was crystal clear: say whatever you need to until the ink is dry and money changes hands. Then "economic realities" and "changing circumstances" magically happen. IMO, it's also not totally insane to say that the Bills recent success and the emerging superstar QB status of Josh Allen have done a lot to solidify the team here. With the level of fan passion, seats selling like crazy, and attention on the Bills, there won't be a window to make a case about moving the team for the next generation, and in that time there will be a new/totally refurbished stadium and a 30 year lease.
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The end of excuses for defensive draft picks
TheFunPolice replied to Playoff Win's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Epenesa was pretty solid in the second half of the season I thought... -
Miami considering trading down from 6
TheFunPolice replied to BuffaloBills1998's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
That's what doesn't make sense. They would be hard pressed to break even overall in any trade, unless they are willing to drop WAY down the board, and even then, a first from a good team would be the compensation. -
Miami considering trading down from 6
TheFunPolice replied to BuffaloBills1998's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
didn't they trade up to #6? -
Ro-ro for "Right Josh" Rosen
TheFunPolice replied to Hapless Bills Fan's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I just remember him sitting with Aaron Rogers, talking about how he was going to win more Super Bowls than Brady. Now, he's still young, and Brady won the majority of his Super Bowls after age 37, but still. -
Alex Smith announces retirement
TheFunPolice replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
After watching that special on his injury and recovery, it's amazing that he was able to come back and play in NFL games. Nothing left to prove, and not worth the risk of further injury to that leg. He's got a boatload of money, a great family, and proved that he overcame that horrific injury. -
Dolphins Fan Take - Morning JA Discussion At Work
TheFunPolice replied to H2o's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Many other teams' fans focus on the hurdling LB'ers, crazy escapes, insane run plays, crazy strong arm throws and play the "yeah but" game. But Allen is one of the most disciplined and dedicated QBs in the NFL. His training and study routine is nuts, even by NFL standards. You don't improve the way he did since his rookie year without putting in some serious work. Since he is so freakishly gifted athletically people don't realize that as much (yet) but they will once we get to the part where Allen is leading the Bills to the Super Bowl. Then there will be time for the deep dive interviews on how he got here from his rookie season.