Dallas just gave their 2020 undrafted rookie free agent right tackle a massive 86 mil deal, they paid him like he's one of the top RTs in the NFL! I don't think I've ever seen an undrafted guy get top dollar like that almost as if he'd been a high draft pick...it'll be interesting to see if other undrafted guys start demanding the same treatment...has Steele made all-pro or even a probowl yet? And the kid is coming off of a serious knee injury, I'm wondering why the cowboys paid him so much when they probably could've had him for a lot less, I'm all for players getting paid but overspending like that on a guy that is probably on par with Trey Pipkins, it just seems like a waste of salary cap, they must really believe that he has All-pro type ability that has yet to be put on display...This one really has me scratching my head right now...
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Originally posted by Fouts2herbert View PostDallas just gave their 2020 undrafted rookie free agent right tackle a massive 86 mil deal, they paid him like he's one of the top RTs in the NFL! I don't think I've ever seen an undrafted guy get top dollar like that almost as if he'd been a high draft pick...it'll be interesting to see if other undrafted guys start demanding the same treatment...has Steele made all-pro or even a probowl yet? And the kid is coming off of a serious knee injury, I'm wondering why the cowboys paid him so much when they probably could've had him for a lot less, I'm all for players getting paid but overspending like that on a guy that is probably on par with Trey Pipkins, it just seems like a waste of salary cap, they must really believe that he has All-pro type ability that has yet to be put on display...This one really has me scratching my head right now...
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Originally posted by Fouts2herbert View PostDallas just gave their 2020 undrafted rookie free agent right tackle a massive 86 mil deal, they paid him like he's one of the top RTs in the NFL! I don't think I've ever seen an undrafted guy get top dollar like that almost as if he'd been a high draft pick...it'll be interesting to see if other undrafted guys start demanding the same treatment...has Steele made all-pro or even a probowl yet? And the kid is coming off of a serious knee injury, I'm wondering why the cowboys paid him so much when they probably could've had him for a lot less, I'm all for players getting paid but overspending like that on a guy that is probably on par with Trey Pipkins, it just seems like a waste of salary cap, they must really believe that he has All-pro type ability that has yet to be put on display...This one really has me scratching my head right now...
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Originally posted by Boltnut View PostThe blocking schemes are 100% different than Lombardi's. This should be a real fun season!
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Originally posted by Boltjolt View Post
Jerruh Is an idiot, that's why.
I've seen Steele play a handful of times and it never occurred to me that I was watching one of the best RTs in the NFL, he seemed like a nice undrafted free agent find with potential to become a long term starter, but to pay him like he's one of the best in the NFL under the current circumstances is weird, especially since they just got done playing hardball with Zach martin's negotiations..."The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this post. The information contained in this post is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..."
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Originally posted by Fouts2herbert View Post
...or he's just plain crazy...this move with an undrafted player coming off of tearing two ligaments in one knee, in a contract year and having never made All-pro or the probowl, I don't think I've ever seen a team do something like this...if he thought the kid was such a superstar I'm sure that the cowboys could've found a different way to keep him in the fold, perhaps the franchise tag or something like that...did Steele even play during the preseason? He got hurt in week 13 of last season so I'm wondering if he's even available in the first 3-5 weeks of the season?
I've seen Steele play a handful of times and it never occurred to me that I was watching one of the best RTs in the NFL, he seemed like a nice undrafted free agent find with potential to become a long term starter, but to pay him like he's one of the best in the NFL under the current circumstances is weird, especially since they just got done playing hardball with Zach martin's negotiations...
• The Bolts signed Edge Jyles Tucker in 2007 as a UDFA. He had one big game, with 3 sacks vs. the Raiders that season, a feat never to be repeated. In the offseason, AJ re-signed Tucker for 5 years at a reported $14 million. That was a lot of money back then, especially for a player with only one year under his belt.
• The Bolts claimed OT Jared Gaither off waivers a few weeks short of the 2011 season. Gaither played well in a few games at the end of the season. In the offseason, he signed a 4 year, $24,500,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including a $8,000,000 signing bonus, $13,500,000 guaranteed. That was REAL big money back then. Gaither never did play up the the level the previous season, claimed he was injured, and finally released.
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What's up with Travis Kelce publicly calling out Jones for holding out?
Jones is doing what he feels he needs to do to get paid correctly in a league throws away players like garbage when it's through with them.
Travis just got extended for $57M
Bad look and bad for team chemistry
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Originally posted by Topcat View Post
Actually, AJ Smith comes to mind when it comes to awarding big, bloated contracts to subpar or undeserving players:
• The Bolts signed Edge Jyles Tucker in 2007 as a UDFA. He had one big game, with 3 sacks vs. the Raiders that season, a feat never to be repeated. In the offseason, AJ re-signed Tucker for 5 years at a reported $14 million. That was a lot of money back then, especially for a player with only one year under his belt.
• The Bolts claimed OT Jared Gaither off waivers a few weeks short of the 2011 season. Gaither played well in a few games at the end of the season. In the offseason, he signed a 4 year, $24,500,000 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including a $8,000,000 signing bonus, $13,500,000 guaranteed. That was REAL big money back then. Gaither never did play up the the level the previous season, claimed he was injured, and finally released."The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this post. The information contained in this post is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..."
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Originally posted by OG619FrightninLightnin View PostWhat's up with Travis Kelce publicly calling out Jones for holding out?
Jones is doing what he feels he needs to do to get paid correctly in a league throws away players like garbage when it's through with them.
Travis just got extended for $57M
Bad look and bad for team chemistry“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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Originally posted by OG619FrightninLightnin View PostWhat's up with Travis Kelce publicly calling out Jones for holding out?
Jones is doing what he feels he needs to do to get paid correctly in a league throws away players like garbage when it's through with them.
Travis just got extended for $57M
Bad look and bad for team chemistry
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Originally posted by northerner View Post
i was surprised too. Kelce should know not to comment on someone's money. i like his podcast, but he is getting full of himself. he also had a fight in practice, which is something he should be smarter about. i hope we kick ass, but that dude kills us.“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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Originally posted by dmac_bolt View Post
I thought he had two fights in camp lol. Agree with you - dude signs a big extension and then tells other players to stop scratching for their slice? Bad look.
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