Hard to restructure Julio's contract. His contract is fully guaranteed.
He would have to value not being in Atlanta over guaranteed money. I would take the guarantee personally. Of course, if he believes he stands a better chance of winning a ring elsewhere, that could do it too, but don’t see the Patriots being that close yet.
When compared to Smith it might be hard to find a guy that good. Smith has special speed. As for YPC they are close.
Now this issue about blocking is perplexing since they both have identical PFF rankings as run blockers. Not to mention there is this oddity that Smith is considered a real good blocker and he wasn't. Smith was good enough he wasn't a liability but Firkser can basically handle that role. Plus Swain will be the run blocker with Firkser more of the pass catcher anyway.
Bottom line is Firkser is capable of being starter material. Blocks good enough and is above average at getting open and catching the ball. His hands are better than Smith. And no, we don't need to find someone with more name recognition to satisfy the fans, to pay more money. Let the UDFAs and a few cheap vets fight it out for the 3rd spot.
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Made me laugh more than it should have,I'm "Stealing" this.
https://www.instagram.com/1k_alwaysopen/?hl=en
AJ Brown sending an open message to Julio on his instagram.
AJ Brown sending an open message to Julio on his instagram.
No surprise there.
So I read a Tannehill restructure would put us @ $20 mill cap space?
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...and the #Titans are one Tannehill restructure away from having close to $20 million in available cap space.
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...and the #Titans are one Tannehill restructure away from having close to $20 million in available cap space.
If we could get 20 mil in cap space, you would think we could become a favorite to land Julio
Put the NE, Baltimore, Indy talk to rest
Put the NE, Baltimore, Indy talk to rest
I just saw something interesting, Rashad Evans and a 3 for Julio? What do you all think about that? Still not sure the money would ever work but I would be down with that!
This hasn't been done because the Falcons have to wait till after June 1 to move him or they take on a huge cap hit
Understood. I was referring to the restructuring of Tanne's contract.
Titans wouldn't want to restructure Ryan's contract before 1st of June because that'll show what they're doing. Would be restructure contract straight on the phone to atlanta saying give us Julio.
Freeing 20 mil on tanniehills contract is all in super bowl run. Problem would be how bad is the repurcussions for the following 2-3 seasons.
Then if we don't win jrob probs loses his Job after we have to cut tons to free up cap space. I.e atlanta and I wanna say eagles but they're just pish.
Then if we don't win jrob probs loses his Job after we have to cut tons to free up cap space. I.e atlanta and I wanna say eagles but they're just pish.
With the cap due to increase substantially in 2022, that may not be such a worry. We have 176 million committed to 2022. Just reported today that the NFL cap will be 208 million next year, so a move like this would still leave around 10-15 million in cap space before any cuts/restructures next off-season. I think we can safely say that Saffold won't return in 2022 short of an All-pro type of season. Lamm might also be out the door. That's another 14 million in freed up space between those two. We'll need to make a decision on a 30 year old Lewan as well, either to cut him/restructure/extend him. I think he'll probably get the axe unless he agrees to restructure.
So potentially 30-40 million in cap space even with a Julio deal.
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First time I've seen Julio mention the Titans
Julio Jones Trade Rumors: Falcons WR Eyeing Patriots, Titans for Possible Deal
Julio Jones reportedly eyeing the Tennessee Titans in a trade
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