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It's possible Colbert's comments are meant to soften Big Ben in a move toward a team-friendly solution to the contract quandary. The GM noted that the Steelers' financial situation takes precedence in all decisions.
"Then we're making guesstimates as to what we can do to put the best team together for our sake and for Ben's sake," he said. "What kind of team can he anticipate being around him if we decide we can move forward together?"
The door isn't closed on Big Ben returning, but Colbert's language certainly wasn't as forceful or glowing as we've heard from the long-time GM in previous seasons.
"Ben Roethlisberger did a lot of really good things last year," Colbert said. "We anticipate that he could still do really good things going forward. Hopefully we can figure out how to do what's best for the organization and for Ben. Hopefully he'll be able to see that.
This is a really bad year to be a free agent or a veteran player with little or no guaranteed money left of their contract.
I'd be looking for a 1 year deal, if I were a FA this year. It could easily backfire, but the 2022 cap should be much higher.Allen Robinson might get the "tag and trade" treatment that we have seen other teams do with players who want long-term deals, but that would be a big loss for the Bears.
One definite though is Dak Prescott will not price his way out of Dallas. The Cowboys are prepared to tag him again if they can't agree on a long-term deal by a certain date regardless of his recovery timeline.
Ndahmukong Suh will get paid by somebody, even if he does not get his wish to stay in Tampa. The problem is COVID-19 caused the salary cap to drop this year, so more players than usual have to accept temporary pay cuts.
I'd be looking for a 1 year deal, if I were a FA this year. It could easily backfire, but the 2022 cap should be much higher.
Reportedly for a second and a third round pick. High upside, low risk trade for the Colts if they can "fix" him. If not, they really didn't give up that much.Wentz to the Colts.
Weird is seeing both Philly SB quarterbacks bounce toward the edge of the league. Is whatshisname (Nick Foles--I had to google it...lol) even still in the league?Reportedly for a second and a third round pick. High upside, low risk trade for the Colts if they can "fix" him. If not, they really didn't give up that much.
Luck then Rivers retired on the Colts. At least Wentz isn't ready to retire. Barring injury of course..Reportedly for a second and a third round pick. High upside, low risk trade for the Colts if they can "fix" him. If not, they really didn't give up that much.
Wentz to the Colts.
Weird is seeing both Philly SB quarterbacks bounce toward the edge of the league. Is what'ss his name (Nick Foles - I had to Google it LOLl) even still in the league?
Philly will draft a QB this year? Or stick with Hurts? Either way Philly is in rebuilding mode..
Salary cap wise, it will be hard for the Bears to cut Foles.Nick Foles was supposed to be Jacksonville's godsend, but broke his right collarbone on the tenth play of their first game. The next time Foles played, he was a statue in the pocket. I missed Gardner Minshew's mobility for two weeks.
The Bears have not said anything about Foles yet. I will not be surprised either way.
Luck then Rivers retired on the Colts. At least Wentz isn't ready to retire. Barring injury of course.
Salary cap wise, it will be hard for the Bears to cut Foles.
I thought Rivers was going to retire with the Chargers. But the fact is the Colts haven't had much luck(no pun intended) with QB's lately..Philip Rivers thought about retiring before his Chargers contract expired. Nobody was surprised about his decision.
I thought Rivers was going to retire with the Chargers. But the fact is the Colts haven't had much luck(no pun intended) with QBs lately.
From what I've read, the dead money from cutting Foles would be larger than his salary against the cap if he's on the roster.Wouldn't cutting Foles be better for Chicago's salary cap? They have seen his is not the long-term answer.
From what I've read, the dead money from cutting Foles would be larger than his salary against the cap if he's on the roster.
The 2022 conditional second-round pick becomes a first-round selection if Wentz plays 75 percent of the snaps in 2021, or 70 percent and the Colts make the playoffs, Garafolo added.
If you cut or trade a player, all the guaranteed money left on his contract counts against the teams salary cap for that year.I have read the term "dead money" a lot but never figured out if it is better for the team or player.