The Official 2020 NFL Draft Thread

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I'm not going with names but just positions.

Immediate needs - WR, IOL, pass-rusher
Other needs - CB (not REALLY a need but it depends on what we do with Jimmy Smith), RB (depending if we keep Ingram long-term which I'm not TOO sure to be the case), ILB (most underrated need for us)

I kinda thought you guys needed a slot receiver pretty bad. Your TE’s all kind of played defacto slot. Maybe Im miss reading that though.

 

[Dom McBlazer]

I kinda thought you guys needed a slot receiver pretty bad. Your TE’s all kind of played defacto slot. Maybe Im miss reading that though.

You're not. Andrews in particular is one of Lamar's go-to guys anyway. He actually reminds me of Pitta in the sense that he's a WR in a TE's body. Hollywood's quickness and route-running should have him in the slot more often but idk. The other receivers, as a whole, aren't doing enough for me.

MAYBE Boykin could develop but I'm not gonna pass up on an opportunity to pick from a litter of receivers in supposedly one of the best WR draft classes just to hope and see that he develops into a legit #2.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

I'm not going with names but just positions.

Immediate needs - WR, IOL, pass-rusher
Other needs - CB (not REALLY a need but it depends on what we do with Jimmy Smith), RB (depending if we keep Ingram long-term which I'm not TOO sure to be the case), ILB (most underrated need for us)

Y’all need to trade up and get Shenault

 

[Hobbesarable]

@TorturedBlazerFan

Packers released Jimmy Graham and might try to sign TE Austin Hooper.

However, I think they should make ILB their first priority.

Perhaps an ascending player like Kwiatkoski.

What could LB Nick Kwiatkoski bring to Packers defense?

 

[Hobbesarable]

@TorturedBlazerFan , I'm down with these FA predictions or something very similar to it.

Green Bay Packers: Free Agency Predictions

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

@TorturedBlazerFan , I'm down with these FA predictions or something very similar to it.

Green Bay Packers: Free Agency Predictions

Two LB’s! (Was it weird not having Matthews, I thought it was weird). I like Sharps speed, all that seemed pretty perfect, so Id be shocked if that all happened lol.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Two LB’s! (Was it weird not having Matthews, I thought it was weird). I like Sharps speed, all that seemed pretty perfect, so Id be shocked if that all happened lol.

I know. It does seem perfect. I think ILB Kwiatkoski and NT Pierce would be my likely scenario for revamping our defense further this FA period.

That would be awesome if it happened like that since this draft is deep in WR and OT talent. Our team would have more options during the draft.

Possible contract extension with Aaron Jones on the horizon as well.
Austin Ekeler Contract Provides Blueprint for Aaron Jones Extension

 

[Dom McBlazer]

LET'S GO!

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

LET'S GO!

boooo

 

[Dom McBlazer]

boooo

Yes yes I know. "Let's get another Ravens defender," says the Packers fans on this thread. LOL.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Yes yes I know. "Let's get another Ravens defender," says the Packers fans on this thread. LOL.

Now you get it. heh.

That's a pretty good get for you guys and not really giving up much

 

[Dom McBlazer]

Now you get it. heh.

That's a pretty good get for you guys and not really giving up much

I want to thank the Vikings for being stupid enough to give up a 5th for our backup kicker who got jumped who ended up being trash for them. It really is a purple THANG.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

LET'S GO!

I wonder what the cost is on the extension? Campbell is a great player but he makes a lot of money and is getting older.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I wonder what the cost is on the extension? Campbell is a great player but he makes a lot of money and is getting older.

I think they’re trying to go all in on Jackson before he gets paid, same strategy that worked for KC.

 

[Dom McBlazer]

I wonder what the cost is on the extension? Campbell is a great player but he makes a lot of money and is getting older.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Not terrible, hopefully he stays healthy.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Tannehill signed with Tenn so Toms not going there.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Tannehill signed with Tenn so Toms not going there.

Tannehill signed a 4-year, $118 M extension with $62 M fully guaranteed. He filled his piggy bank!

 

[hoopsjock]

Tannehill signed a 4-year, $118 M extension with $62 M fully guaranteed. He filled his piggy bank!

I heard $91 million guaranteed. Either way it's crazy.

 

[hoopsjock]

Tannehill signed a 4-year, $118 M extension with $62 M fully guaranteed. He filled his piggy bank!

Okay, it says $91 million in guarantees with $62 million of that fully guaranteed. Whatever that means, lol.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Okay, it says $91 million in guarantees with $62 million of that fully guaranteed. Whatever that means, lol.

Is the difference incentives? Im confused.

 

[Dom McBlazer]

Is the difference incentives? Im confused.

That's my guess. It kinda reads like $62M of the $91M is fully guaranteed while the other $29M is somewhat guaranteed.

 

[hoopsjock]

Is the difference incentives? Im confused.

Me too, why would incentives be guaranteed?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

That's my guess. It kinda reads like $62M of the $91M is fully guaranteed while the other $29M is somewhat guaranteed.

My other thought is maybe a signing bonus, not to be confused with a singing bonus.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Me too, why would incentives be guaranteed?

Got me. Lol

 

[Minstrel]

Okay, it says $91 million in guarantees with $62 million of that fully guaranteed. Whatever that means, lol.

Usually the difference in "guaranteed" and "fully guaranteed" is money guaranteed against injury. So it isn't guaranteed if the team just cuts him for performance-related issues or personal issues, but if he's injured (can't pass a physical), the money is guaranteed.

 

[Minstrel]

I'm surprised that Tennessee gave Tannehill a multi-year deal with so much guaranteed. If I were them, I'd have franchised him and seen whether he could reproduce his seasonal stats with them from last year.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I'm surprised that Tennessee gave Tannehill a multi-year deal with so much guaranteed. If I were them, I'd have franchised him and seen whether he could reproduce his seasonal stats with them from last year.

It sounds like the Titans may franchise tag Derrick Henry.

2020 NFL free agency: Biggest takeaways from Sunday's moves

1) The Titans were smart to get Ryan Tannehill's contract done, even if the terms were surprising. Tannehill's ability to secure $62 million fully guaranteed on a four-year contract is proof that he was never going anywhere. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported all along that the Titans were determined to bring back Tannehill and this contract shows it. Tom Brady was never their primary option.

The contract is essentially for two years and $62 million with a strong likelihood it's a three-year deal unless Tannehill totally tanks in 2020. Rapoport reported via a source that the third year of Tannehill's deal will be guaranteed by the fifth day of the 2021 league year, meaning that the Titans could only avoid paying it if they decide to completely give up on Tannehill next offseason at a considerable cost. It's a lot like a better version -- for Tannehill -- of Nick Foles' contract with the Jaguars.

 

[Hobbesarable]

@TorturedBlazerFan , Packers agree to terms with an ILB.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

@TorturedBlazerFan , Packers agree to terms with an ILB.

Sweeeeet!