2025 NFL Offseason/Draft Thread

@erikthredd said:
Looks like the Raiders just traded for a different QB instead lol. Geno must be Pete Carroll's guy. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44155967/raiders-land-seahawks-geno-smith-3rd-round-pick

They were together in Seattle. Im guessing that ends Sanders hope of ending up in Vegas unless hes going to sit for a while with a likely extentsion coming for Geno. Definitely throws an interesting twist into the draft. Only 2 teams in the top 10 will really be looking for a QB now, 3 if you count the Titans. Abdul Carters injury does as well and the Titans might just go ahead and take Ward. Theres a number of top end d linemen in the draft but a second choice would be a hard sell to the fan base.

I guess we all have a different "take" on things, so here's mine:
Myles Garrett clearly wanted the trade, however people interpret the request it was sincere and points to his character. He never grouses, never complains and is the furthest thing from a clubhouse distraction you could ask for. In short Myles is just a good teammate. He asked nicely, stated his case and let it be. The Browns reaction was to react with the media instead of just calling him in to talk, which they did do. When and only when it became clear that he wouldn't be traded --- AND --- the Browns made him an offer he accepted the money.

Anyone who says they would do otherwise is either foolish or a liar. Myles Garrett will report to everything the team tells him to, be in top shape come summer camp and play his heart and soul out for the team when he's on the field, all without being a distraction or causing any problems. It's just the nature of his character which is to be admired.

My concern as a Browns fan is that the owners keep doing this sort of thing and it hurts the team in the long run.

@erikthredd said:
Cha-ching! https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44184294/sources-josh-allen-bills-reach-record-6-year-330m-deal

Davante Adams to the Rams.
Nick Bolton re-signs with KC.
The Pats get an edge rusher in Harold Landry.

DK Metcalf heading to the Steelers.
https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1898885314900365783?t=NszaPk_UIrPFsY274coB5g&s=19

DK Metkalf will be miserable in Pittsburgh

Skyler Thompson I think is their only QB under contract and they got Justin Fields asking to be considered a starter if they resign him lol

@Maywood said:
I guess we all have a different "take" on things, so here's mine:
Myles Garrett clearly wanted the trade, however people interpret the request it was sincere and points to his character. He never grouses, never complains and is the furthest thing from a clubhouse distraction you could ask for. In short Myles is just a good teammate. He asked nicely, stated his case and let it be. The Browns reaction was to react with the media instead of just calling him in to talk, which they did do. When and only when it became clear that he wouldn't be traded --- AND --- the Browns made him an offer he accepted the money.

Anyone who says they would do otherwise is either foolish or a liar. Myles Garrett will report to everything the team tells him to, be in top shape come summer camp and play his heart and soul out for the team when he's on the field, all without being a distraction or causing any problems. It's just the nature of his character which is to be admired.

My concern as a Browns fan is that the owners keep doing this sort of thing and it hurts the team in the long run.

I think you are saying that you think that this type of negotiating is bad for the team in the long-run. What do you think of the contract?

Talking about the Browns - how about this move???? Kenny Freakin' Pickett -

"The Eagles are trading quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick."

@Steven59 said:
Talking about the Browns - how about this move???? Kenny Freakin' Pickett -

"The Eagles are trading quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick."

Throw in Will Levis and you got the 3 worst QB's in the league 😂😂😂

Vikings FINALLY addressing offensive line, signing a very promising guard and a solid, if somewhat older center.

Additionally they have signed two defensive lineman.

There's a little concern on a couple of these guys with injuries, but they seem healthy now. GO VIKINGS!

When Claypool first entered the NFL it looked like the Steelers had struck gold. Then the clown went the “Antonio Brown” route and he is now in danger of having helped himself to early retirement. Too bad, he showed a lot of promise.

@erikthredd said:
I came across a tweet earlier mentioning that the Jets haven't even released Rodgers yet. Spotrac & Overthecap both still have him listed under contract to the Jets. Weird.

The Jets are releasing him Tuesday. That's why nothing can be signed untill then

Aaron Rogers will play for Minn. this is the script.

@erikthredd said:

@craig44 said:

@erikthredd said:
Some random signings/rumors from the past 24hrs...
Brissett to the Cardinals
Mariota back to the Commanders
TE Evan Engram to the Broncos
Wr Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the Seahawks
The Bills traded CB Kaiir Elam to the Cowboys.
Cooper Kupp & Aaron Rodgers officially released
Mahomes & Chris Jones helped the Chiefs free up a boatload of cap space
Dolphins, Ravens & Cowboys each get four additional compensatory picks.
Per Shefter, Russell Wilson is scheduled to visit the Browns & Giants over the next two days.

I read that the restructure of Patty and jones was just enough to pay for the couple of guys they signed/resigned and to pay for their draft.

I didn’t actually read that specific article but I figured it was something like that. I’m pretty sure that news of PM getting his contact reworked was made public like a week or two ago, today’s announcement of Jones doing the same and who the money was spent on were both really just an update, I think.

yeah, I was really surprised they couldnt have worked something out with Thuney. They traded their best OL from what was a terrible OL and signed basically a backup to take his place. I feel like that will be a major story for next seasons Chiefs success or failure.

@craig44 said:
Aaron Rogers will play for Minn. this is the script.

I will have to disagree (until I'm proven wrong). IMHO they don't want the circus & drama that comes with him. I'd hand the reins over to JJ McCarthy and move forward.

All of the "news and rumors" are probably being perpetuated by Rodgers himself. Last thing a diva wants is to be unwanted.

It looks to me that the Atlanta Falcons reason for holding onto Kirk Cousins is clear: they are sort of playing musical chairs with him, waiting for every available QB to find a seat. Once that happens he'll end up somewhere. I would personally prefer him over Russell Wilson for the Browns but it doesn't really matter. Whoever they choose to start, and that may be Kenny Picket, that guy is just a bridge to someone better in a future draft.

As mentioned above, I see quite a battle shaping up for the premium offensive lineman in this draft. It's reminiscent of the past when OL went quite high in the draft.

"backfoot" Mac Jones signed by the 49ers. 2 years at a whopping $7MM.