2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Batman1980]

Stephen Gilmore to sign with Patriots per Schefter and the rich get richer.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

The CBA doesn't allow drafted players to sign new contracts until after their third seasons, so Dallas can't sign Zeke and Dak to new contracts until after the 2018 season, so they've got at least two more years before they need to start worrying about their contracts.

I thought I said 2018 in my original post about this, but if I didn't I certainly meant after their third season.
Which for Dallas is going to be absolutely brutal as they will have other key contracts due that year. Jerruh has proven, if anything, to be a good businessman some might be able to make it all work...but a storm could be brewing.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I thought I said 2018 in my original post about this, but if I didn't I certainly meant after their third season.
Which for Dallas is going to be absolutely brutal as they will have other key contracts due that year. Jerruh has proven, if anything, to be a good businessman some might be able to make it all work...but a storm could be brewing.

At least we have them for at least 3 seasons. What it really means is most of our cap will continue to be tied up in the offense so we will need to rely on stronger drafting to help the defense.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by kidkash

Pats got Stephon Gilmore. Epic signing.

I wonder what that means for Malcolm Butler. I have to think Butler will think he's worth as much as Gilmore and it's hard to see a way they can pay Gilmore $14 million a year, McCourty over $10 million a year, and Butler $14 million a year.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I wonder what that means for Malcolm Butler. I have to think Butler will think he's worth as much as Gilmore and it's hard to see a way they can pay Gilmore $14 million a year, McCourty over $10 million a year, and Butler $14 million a year.

No secondary is worth that kind of $ so at least one of them will be gone sooner than later. I love it.

[nashcameronn]

Lol at the Rams. Holes everywhere and no first round pick and still aren't making moves in free agency.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by nashcameronn

Lol at the Rams. Holes everywhere and no first round pick and still aren't making moves in free agency.

At this rate they may be forced to seek another new home soon.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by nashcameronn

Lol at the Rams. Holes everywhere and no first round pick and still aren't making moves in free agency.

Thank you for Britt!

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Thank you for Britt!

Hoping he gets the yips every time you guys play the Cowboys.

[nashcameronn]

Originally Posted by nashcameronn

Lol at the Rams. Holes everywhere and no first round pick and still aren't making moves in free agency.

Never mind. Signed Andrew Whitworth. Looks like Greg Robinson is moving to guard.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by nashcameronn

Never mind. Signed Andrew Whitworth. Looks like Greg Robinson is moving to guard.

Definitely a good signing, cap number reeks of an attempt to meet the spending floor though.

[kidkash]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I wonder what that means for Malcolm Butler. I have to think Butler will think he's worth as much as Gilmore and it's hard to see a way they can pay Gilmore $14 million a year, McCourty over $10 million a year, and Butler $14 million a year.

Either a first round pic if he signs somewhere else or bill is gonna add the tender to the contract. That way it looks like 5 year 70 million is actually 6 year 74 million under 12 million a year.

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by kidkash

Pats got Stephon Gilmore. Epic signing.

Moviefan must be pissed right now

[BizCat]

Detroit showing interest in Jared Cook

[BizCat]

BREAKING NEWS!

Cleveland signs KENNY BRITT

4 years/$32.5M

Cleveland! Pulled the rug right outta Philly on that one.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by BLMN

Moviefan must be pissed right now

I'm not upset at all. Gilmore is a man corner, McDermott has his corners typically play zone. He's a good player for sure, and a nice guy. I wish him the best.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I wonder what that means for Malcolm Butler. I have to think Butler will think he's worth as much as Gilmore and it's hard to see a way they can pay Gilmore $14 million a year, McCourty over $10 million a year, and Butler $14 million a year.

ESPN is reporting that Butler is on the trade block.

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

ESPN is reporting that Butler is on the trade block.

Apparently to New Orleans for WR Brandin Cooks

[fatediesel]

Dianna Russini‏Verified account @diannaESPN
The New England Patriots are considering trading Malcolm Butler to the New Orleans Saints for Brandin Cooks per sources

I don't really understand New England's interest in Cooks. He's a very good receiver but at 5'10" he's got a similar skill set to Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan (as well as Danny Amendola, who will have to take a severe pay cut and still might not make the team).

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by BizCat

BREAKING NEWS!

Cleveland signs KENNY BRITT

4 years/$32.5M

Cleveland! Pulled the rug right outta Philly on that one.

Damn! I knew I was going to miss some news during this dumb meeting!
Ah well, maybe Philly will have a shot at Cooks.
4/$32.5 for Britt is just too expensive for a WR who will turn 29 in September. Oh well!