BillsWatch Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 And a lie which wasn't even part of negotiations to get their guy according to Dolphins: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3358424 "Jake was our guy from the beginning," general manager Jeff Ireland said. "Jake Long was on the top of our board for a long time. There wasn't a whole lot of debate. We thought it was a very good fit with the Miami Dolphins." The Dolphins said they didn't begin contract talks with potential picks other than Long. "It was a very straightforward negotiation," Condon said. "They didn't leverage us with other players, and we didn't tell them we wanted to be on some different team or any of those kinds of things." If you are a member of the press and fell for the "leak" don't you feel so used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastro Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 If you are in the sports media and think the GMs and Front Office will be upfront with you during the month of April, I would have to think you are either brand new or pretty darn naive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Looking forward to seeing Jake Long and Aaron Schobel go at it twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I think this might mean that they are going to go with Beck right now and get him some protection. Of course they could be getting it for another QB they plan to draft but I don't see why they'd waste an early pick on one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Dangit, I hate when the phins make good moves... .. how do we get them to Sign Wanny, and draft Ginn again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBilliever Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Good sign here too, is, that the price has dropped for #1 has dropped 4 mil. So what... why even wait until the draft? Rams, you're on the clock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Good sign here too, is, that the price has dropped for #1 has dropped 4 mil. So what... why even wait until the draft? Rams, you're on the clock! If you read the article... NFL said the Rams can't negotiate with anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Is Jake Long going to be thet starting LT? I've read articles that say he would be better on the right side in the Pros and he may struggle with speed on the left side. I don't know how good Carey is on the left side, but just wasn't sure if Jake Long was a LOCK to start at LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Chief Navy Pride Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Good sign here too, is, that the price has dropped for #1 has dropped 4 mil. So what... why even wait until the draft? Rams, you're on the clock! The money didnt really drop because Long signed a 5 yr deal instead of the 6yr that most #1s sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 the afc east has some friggen outstanding running backs and LTs. very good REs too. if mcfadden goes to the jests, we will be LT RB central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Is Jake Long going to be thet starting LT? I've read articles that say he would be better on the right side in the Pros and he may struggle with speed on the left side. I don't know how good Carey is on the left side, but just wasn't sure if Jake Long was a LOCK to start at LT. If you're drafting a guy like Jake Long #1 overall, you're starting him at LT.....period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 If you read the article... NFL said the Rams can't negotiate with anyone. Actually, they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Actually, they can. Reports I have heard are that they cannot at this time(above board at least). The league is thinking it over and will let them know sometime today. Personally I don't see how they can stop them in 'good conscience' after the phins have their pick sign sealed and delivered. But what the heck do I know? The league doesn't want THE NFL DRAFT to become watered down, losing some of its intrigue etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Actually, they can. link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 If you read the article... NFL said the Rams can't negotiate with anyone. doesnt make sense ya let the first team do it and secure the slot why not next guy up the ladder. If I am holding #2 I would like to make sure I can get a contract signed instead of a post draft holdout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Personally I don't see how they can stop them in 'good conscience' after the phins have their pick sign sealed and delivered. But what the heck do I know? The league doesn't want THE NFL DRAFT to become watered down, losing some of its intrigue etc. Typical NFL idiocy. Better to have the first pick hold out for all the training camp and never see the field than to 'spoil the surprise' on draft day. There is no reason at all why any team shouldn't be free to negotiate with any player before the draft (other than the obvious waste of time if the team doesn't get the player). If the Felons were free to negotiate with Long, than the Rams should also be free to talk with #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewy23 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 PFT.com posted something saying that the NFL muckety-mucks are discussing the idea of ALLOWING the #2 team to negotiate with players since the Fish have already got their guy. As of now, the Rams aren't allowed, but this might prompt a change in the rule. I hope so. If they know who they want, they should be allowed to start working on a deal ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 PFT.com posted something saying that the NFL muckety-mucks are discussing the idea of ALLOWING the #2 team to negotiate with players since the Fish have already got their guy. As of now, the Rams aren't allowed, but this might prompt a change in the rule. I hope so. If they know who they want, they should be allowed to start working on a deal ASAP. The league just denied it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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