https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...th-118-million
They just gave a 32 year old QB with ONE half of a decent season $62 million guaranteed. I know that salaries inflate quickly...but holy moly.
I predict that Tannehill never equals the success he had last season. But what do I know? If he does for 3 years, the Titans have a bargain on their hands.
I would have given him the franchise tag to see if he could replicate it for a full year but keeping him was better than just letting him go. The team was so much better with him than Mariota.
I guess that ends the Brady to Titans rumors.
Brady was never going to a team that kicked him out of the playoffs.Originally Posted by Ezra Tank
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I thought it was Brady to the 49ers.
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What is the difference between "fully guaranteed" ($62M) and "total guaranteed" ($91M)??? They are throwing that phrase around like it's self-explanatory. It's not.
Could be worse, at least they are not the Jaguars. They just gave away a pro bowl D-lineman for nothing
Battleball Champion!He really depended on the defense snd running game, so he can definitely improve. I think stability is worth it.
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Largely because they signed an over-rated veteran QB to a massive deal and then had to shed cap dollars to sign Nagakue.
So Titans do the same with Tannehill and then lose some pieces on say, the offensive line and it all just never comes together.
Being an NFL GM isn’t difficult...one rule...don’t sign the wrong QB for the wrong money...
Right? And if you find yourself saying things like "Foles is the missing piece to our championship puzzle" or "Tannehill will certainly continue to put up career best marks as he ages behind the lessened offensive line that we can no longer afford to keep in stellar shape because I am going to pay Tannehill all the money." then you need to submit your resignation letter.
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Titans were already planning to let Conklin(25yr old) walk. They didn't pick up his 5th year option which would have paid $12M. They have a 30yr old Center, a 30 yr old LG, and Lewan is 28. Their OL is already in rebuild mode as I type this. Delanie Walker(35yrs old) was recently let go as well giving Jonnu Smith(24) his opportunity. The titans offense has a beast at RB in Henry, and a corps of young studs at WR led by Adam Humphries(26), AJ Brown(22), Corey Davis(25), and Tajae Sharpe(25).
Not disagreeing with your assessment of paying too much for a QB, just maybe a better view of the big picture right now. I live squarely in Titans/Saints country and must keep up with these teams in order to have intelligent conversations with coworkers and such. This is their window of opportunity in their minds. The fanbase is all in on the 2020/2021 seasons especially since most feel they should have beaten the Chiefs in the AFCCG last season. The entire thing rests solely on Tannehill being solid for the next 3 seasons. It's a gamble but it's what you do. Lost their minds? Time will tell.
Sure. You take your shot...but....Tannehill and Henry had the success they had because the offensive line was dominant. It gave Henry holes to rumble through and Tannehill time to hit all those deep play action shots. His average depth of both attempt and completion was really really really high last year. So...pay Tannehill and pay Henry to repeat that pattern behind a lesser line? Sure. That is a plan...
Of course, draft a few good OL prospects and it all works well.
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