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But the rookie wage scale isn’t prejudiced against running backs, it applies to every position. And it’s not really relevant to what Barkley, Ekeler and Jacobs are talking about.

fitting the Browns are sponsored by adult bum wipes.

Yes - he can only sign on for this year (by signing his tag, which he has not done.) The window for signing a longer term deal is now closed.

are you assuming the Giants will sign him to a deal after this season and immediately trade him? Not sure why’d they do that. Barkley doesn’t have a contract and now can’t sign one until next year.

Same reason they have a rookie minicamp I suppose.

it’s not even that big of a gap for these guys, either: This deal got squashed over $1-$2Million. That’s it.

one could also include Jerry Jones here given the monstrous deal he gave Zeke not too long ago.

yeah haven’t read Gruden’s complaint so I really have no idea what Gruden’s claims are specifically nor would I speculate on his actual chances of winning his suit. I just want him to stick to his guns and not settle. I want all these characters: Rog, Snyder, Allen, Pash etc. in there testifying in open court.

love that helmet but they messed that up bad. Should’ve used the same off-white on the jerseys.

Because teams know the league and its rules favor the passing game, and the fact that passing is simply more efficient than running.

I agree - I suggested it even though it’s a longshot. But it’s something of a solution for these handful of elite backs to consider advocating for instead of just whining and getting into twitter scraps.

The star RBs are never going to get teams to budge on handing out bigger money to veteran backs who are 26-27 years old. The positional value and average career length just isn’t there What would be feasible and fairer to these guys is altering the rookie contract structure for RBs and set their max term lower than other positions. 2 or 3 year rookie terms would allow RBs to get to FA sooner with more of their future value intact. The truly great ones would get more and better offers. All the rest would get what they get or fall by the wayside.

Thank GOD this is over.

stick em on any TV showing Jets’ games

I wouldn’t put anything past Snyder but I do tend to agree with the ESPN article that he’s primarily looking for indemnification from the league for any further liabilities he many face for his many, many infractions during his time as an owner. The 2nd “independent” investigation into Snyder by Mary Jo White is still looming remember. Goodell is not going to be able to bury its findings like he did with Wilkinsons’. Whatever that report says, and I’m guessing nothing good, Snyder could face a new host of lawsuits and penalties. I think he wants the league to assume those since he’s being such a nice guy and finally agreeing to sell (nevermind the fact that he really did not have a choice at this point.)

are you quoting from msn or is this you? And who exactly is saying Cupp is potentially available at msn?

i doubt OJ is that rich anymore.

i think this, along with straight up spite, is why Gruden was quoted as saying he isn’t settling for any amount. He’s got more than enough money already and he gives zero f**** at this point. He has that grudge in him. He wanted to be commissioner one day 😂. The fallout will be fantastic. It will be glorious.

Appreciate this and reminds me to hate Skip Bayless even more.

Fantastic reporting. I especially love the part about Snyder and his people leaking the Gruden stuff thinking it would create a distraction and save his hind. Instead, well, ol’ Rog actually grew a spine for once (in the face of Congressional investigation.) Danny Snyder, a true “Einstein” type businessman 😉

I agree with you but I think they are taking a shot at him, as you say. It seems like they’ve been interested all along. I think Beane is willing to give Hopkins a competitive offer. I just don’t think Beane is going to be fazed by spectres of big money competitor offers from dog**** teams like the Pats or the Titans.

I am totally okay with Beane not bending over and handing Hopkins his asking price just because he’s “the missing piece” and Baltimore did it for Odell.

thank christ

Woof. What did I just read…

Yep - pay attention to the source. For example the author of this story is one “Enzo Flojo.” Enzo here is based in the Philippines and appears to be mostly concerned with FIBA basketball, according to his twitter account. He’s probably some kid in a blog farm in Manila cranking these things out for MSN at $0.25 a pop. I wish people would do a little bit of research on the author before posting these things here, but I know that’s too much to ask.