Blokestradamus Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 it is possible, but not likely, that NE could get a comp pick in 2018 if he sticks the rest of the season on the roster and then leaves in FA. He would be counted as part of their comp pick formula, but if he signs somewhere else on a 1-year prove it type deal (and I'd anticipate that would be the case given his play, pending suspension, etc) there wouldn't be much if anything going back to NE. Maybe a late rounder depending on how it worked out. The cutoff for compensatory picks this year is Antwon Blake with a $1.5m average salary. If Floyd serves time inside and/or gets a league suspension, it's a push to expect him to get that much. Of course, NE has to actually qualify for a comp pick as well (they aren't due one for 2017). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) The cutoff for compensatory picks this year is Antwon Blake with a $1.5m average salary. If Floyd serves time inside and/or gets a league suspension, it's a push to expect him to get that much. Of course, NE has to actually qualify for a comp pick as well (they aren't due one for 2017). yep... I don't think that's why Belichik claimed him. I think he's hoping he can help them out in the playoffs, see if Brady likes him, and if so potentially re-sign him to a cheap deal while he's down and out. If somehow it works out that he gets some late round pick for him 2 drafts from now than great, but it's too far off to know if that's even a viable outcome, I don't think that was his main motivation. Edited December 21, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Is that how comp picks work? I have no idea, but feel as though there would be restrictions on this, such as time period. Any expiring ufa counts but his salary leaves it as better to just sign a vet than get a mid rounder probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 yep... I don't think that's why Belichik claimed him. I think he's hoping he can help them out in the playoffs, see if Brady likes him, and if so potentially re-sign him to a cheap deal while he's down and out. If somehow it works out that he gets some late round pick for him 2 drafts from now than great, but it's too far off to know if that's even a viable outcome, I don't think that was his main motivation. Likelihood is that Bill is just being an opportunist. They had nearly $10m in cap space, still have $8.5m to roll over for 2017. Calculated risk that he might be viable for a few weeks and, whatever issues Floyd has, Bill thinks he's the flawed human whisperer. Whether I think it's the best thing for Floyd or not, can't blame a chancer for taking a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 yep... I don't think that's why Belichik claimed him. I think he's hoping he can help them out in the playoffs, see if Brady likes him, and if so potentially re-sign him to a cheap deal while he's down and out. If somehow it works out that he gets some late round pick for him 2 drafts from now than great, but it's too far off to know if that's even a viable outcome, I don't think that was his main motivation. Well if he didn't sign him for that reason, I'm sure it comforted belichik for that reasoning. If he doesn't pan out, he gets a comp pick. Low risk, high reward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Well if he didn't sign him for that reason, I'm sure it comforted belichik for that reasoning. If he doesn't pan out, he gets a comp pick. Low risk, high rewardwell as we said, he likely will not get a comp pick if he doesn't pan out. Not saying there is any "risk" but the likelihood of him getting one is pretty low. Likelihood is that Bill is just being an opportunist. They had nearly $10m in cap space, still have $8.5m to roll over for 2017. Calculated risk that he might be viable for a few weeks and, whatever issues Floyd has, Bill thinks he's the flawed human whisperer. Whether I think it's the best thing for Floyd or not, can't blame a chancer for taking a chance. yes... he only had 4 healthy WRs on the roster prior to claiming him, and no Gronk. Assuming they are going to go on a deep run in the playoffs, it made sense to see what they could squeeze out of him until his contract is up. Edited December 21, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Usually Belichik doesn't take these knuckleheads. But I'm wondering if the Pats claimed him, intending for him to walk and sign somewhere else, and in return receive a compensatory pick. I could be looking too much into it. But think it's very plausible. They don't have an issue at receiver, can someone really come in the last two weeks of the season, learn the playbook then contribute. I think it is belichik being smart and just trying to get a draft pick for him Actually they are very thin right now at WR with Amandola out with a high ankle sprain till the playoffs. They have Edelman,Hogan, Michell ®, and then our ST captain Slater. So Floyd is a good insurance policy in case anyone gets hurt during a game and/or if We don't need the Miami game someone take most of the snaps instead of Edelman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO16FFS Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 when I drink and drive, I drive slower. Maybe he was doing the same. So much so, he fell asleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overseas Bills Fan Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Again, black athlete gets DUI. . .cut and off the radar. Black athlete beats his wife. . .pariah White athlete beats his wife. . .club surrounds him, protects him, makes excuses for him until the light shines too bright, then cuts him and performs CYA. No double standard in the NFL or with most of its fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Again, black athlete gets DUI. . .cut and off the radar. Black athlete beats his wife. . .pariah White athlete beats his wife. . .club surrounds him, protects him, makes excuses for him until the light shines too bright, then cuts him and performs CYA. No double standard in the NFL or with most of its fans. The dude got in a car and started driving with a BAC of .217 and you're concerned with how much pigment his skin has? Not sure if it was brought up earlier in the thread, but he got a DUI at Notre Dame with a BAC of .19 too. Dude has a problem and needs help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overseas Bills Fan Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 The dude got in a car and started driving with a BAC of .217 and you're concerned with how much pigment his skin has? Not sure if it was brought up earlier in the thread, but he got a DUI at Notre Dame with a BAC of .19 too. Dude has a problem and needs help. High BAC = get cut Beating your wife = rally around him. Gotcha! Moving on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 High BAC = get cut Beating your wife = rally around him. Gotcha! Moving on! You're aware that if he's convicted he'll be in jail until after the Cardinals season is over, right? And nobody here is endorsing beating anyone, let alone their wife. But please, carry on with your random crusade about how only black people experience consequences for doing bad things in a topic about a guy who clearly did a bad thing and wound up getting claimed by a significantly better football team than the one he was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 High BAC = get cut Beating your wife = rally around him. Gotcha! Moving on! Huh? You have ONE example of this and it wasn't the "team" as much as the league covering it up for the Giants. Also he got cut from a non playoff team to a team that is a favorite to win the SB. I think Floyd is dancing a jig with the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Again, black athlete gets DUI. . .cut and off the radar. Black athlete beats his wife. . .pariah White athlete beats his wife. . .club surrounds him, protects him, makes excuses for him until the light shines too bright, then cuts him and performs CYA. No double standard in the NFL or with most of its fans. Its my firm belief that the first guy to bring up the race thing is in fact a racist. That means you dude. Dick move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Its my firm belief that the first guy to bring up the race thing is in fact a racist. That means you dude. Dick move. You just may be on to something there. It's a crazy high BAC, should we wake him from his nap and put his foot on the gas? I don't care who the hell you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL 41m41 minutes ago Patriots WR Michael Floyd pleads guilty to extreme DUI charge, sentenced to jail 120 days in jail for a super bowl ring, who's in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 whats an extreme dui charge? does it have more electrolytes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) whats an extreme dui charge? does it have more electrolytes? BAC over a certain amount (0.15 in AZ). Floyd was at .217 Edited February 17, 2017 by BuffaloHokie13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 BAC over a certain amount (0.15 in AZ). Floyd was at .217 someone spiked his brawndo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Why not at least kick the tires on him to see if he'll be a good fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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