4 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

So then you agree…it needed to be done before May 2nd(done by itself).Settled then.

No ...it never had to be done before May 2nd.   Only thing happening by May 2nd was the 5th year option would have been in place.   The deadline is the middle of the season date where they can no longer use new money in 2024. 

And reality they could have a second date next year where the 5th year option is locked in similar to the franchise tag...the May 2nd was irrelevant. 

1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said:

The signing bonus can’t be that big. This year on top of his cap number wouldn’t be as big if a deal. But a huge signing bonus number divided on top of next year’s guaranteed fifth year option? You’re getting into the twenties of millions on the cap then.

Again... I'm tired of explaining it to you....when the numbers come in ...we can talk.   

You are assuming the entire 5th year option is going to coubt like a full salary amount vs the cap.  Once you have that locked into your brain...I have zero shot of getting through. 

Remember...exercising a 5th year option... is different than paying the 5th year option.  That doesn't go on the books yet.  

Even if they exercised the option on May 2nd... they could still extend and change/ restructure later.  

2 different deadlines....one this fall where they can use 2024...and then another where they can do the change before the final 2025 5th year option salary is locked in.

Think about it... Aiyuk you said wants to be traded...right now he is on the books for the 5th year option... but that can change ...still not the deadline yet...same with Lamb and Jefferson who are going into 5th years.  

Dallas,Minnesota and SF can still write new deals that supercede the 5th year option.  

I mean...on May 2... all that would have happened was the Eagles guaranteeing Smith was on the books for only $15.5 mil....meaning that's all he was going to get paid in 2025...after a cheap 4th year this year.

The Eagles had leverage with the 5th year.... you made it sound like Smith had the leverage?   

 

19 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

The signing bonus can’t be that big. This year on top of his cap number wouldn’t be as big if a deal. But a huge signing bonus number divided on top of next year’s guaranteed fifth year option? You’re getting into the twenties of millions on the cap then.

Ok.... so let's think about it.   Why would Smith sign... NOW.... if the signing bonus isn't big....and he doesn't get any real money until 2026?   Why do it now ...he won't play until September ...camp until late July....no injury risk.... and why before the market explodes?  

There has to be something in it for him... NOW!

1 hour ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Has to get you pondering what he’s thinking on the future plans

Absolutely. He always has something up his sleeve. I have no clue what to expect come Day 1. That's what makes it so exciting to me; full of suspense. 

1 hour ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Maybe he trades AJ to Allen in Buffalo to counter the costs of moving up and grabbing the replacement WR. Bills are in major need of a WR.

I honestly don't think AJ is a trade piece. Pretty sure he wants to keep the Hurts/AJ chemistry. Next season I can see a WR picked high in the draft. 

1 minute ago, EaglesTD123 said:

I honestly don't think AJ is a trade piece. Pretty sure he wants to keep the Hurts/AJ chemistry. Next season I can see a WR picked high in the draft. 

AJ is here 2 more years....we said when he signed that he was going to be here 4 years....something is going to happen before his 5th year ( 2026 kicks in)   

The beauty is Smith won't be paid until 2026... so it's a one year problem or they redo AJ before then....and Smith redo before or after 2027.   

People are so uneducated they don't see the details.  The details of the $$$ matter.  Ask Dallas fans.

5 minutes ago, EaglesTD123 said:

I honestly don't think AJ is a trade piece. Pretty sure he wants to keep the Hurts/AJ chemistry. Next season I can see a WR picked high in the draft. 

Dickerson and Mailata will get restructured in a couple years also...  you can do this over and over once you get them in after year 3.  

Do you miss on some?   Sure, but still best way to do it when you analyze the numbers.

10 minutes ago, EaglesTD123 said:

Absolutely. He always has something up his sleeve. I have no clue what to expect come Day 1. That's what makes it so exciting to me; full of suspense. 

All this…plus nervous as well. Got some pieces in place with this team that are for a win now approach. Whole puzzle needs to be assembled here for this season and the next. It isn’t there yet…by my judgement for sure.

27 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

All this…plus nervous as well. Got some pieces in place with this team that are for a win now approach. Whole puzzle needs to be assembled here for this season and the next. It isn’t there yet…by my judgement for sure.

Is anyone on record saying this team is complete at the moment?

Or do we have to go on record for the obvious?   We have young players and new players.   New coaches.  A QB who played like a mental midget...   certainly no where near any complete puzzle. 

https://thelandryhat.com/posts/cowboys-let-eagles-embarrass-devonta-smith-ceedee-lamb-contract-01hv9fxcvcqz

Just now, joemas6 said:

https://thelandryhat.com/posts/cowboys-let-eagles-embarrass-devonta-smith-ceedee-lamb-contract-01hv9fxcvcqz

The last line is great. 

The Eagles have mastered the art of chess, while the Cowboys are just learning the rules of checkers.   

Also says earlier " it's one of the things that makes Howie Roseman one of the best GMs in sports not only just the NFL.

This article is Ham's worst nightmare....lol.

1 hour ago, joemas6 said:

Is anyone on record saying this team is complete at the moment?

Or do we have to go on record for the obvious?   We have young players and new players.   New coaches.  A QB who played like a mental midget...   certainly no where near any complete puzzle. 

Not very smart thinking going on if the puzzle can’t be completed. These aren’t all rebuilding type moves. You don’t sign a high dollar veteran RB to top dollar….to do anything but be All In! Be stupid move just to try and repeat 11 win type season.

22 minutes ago, joemas6 said:

The last line is great. 

The Eagles have mastered the art of chess, while the Cowboys are just learning the rules of checkers.   

Also says earlier " it's one of the things that makes Howie Roseman one of the best GMs in sports not only just the NFL.

This article is Ham's worst nightmare....lol.

Brilliant….except they actually won the division over us last season. Or did you forget that HUGE DETAIL? 

I don’t wish to give any credit to our rival cowboys. But you’re just a blind fool if you believe we have been so much better than them since we won our SB.

5 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Not very smart thinking going on if the puzzle can’t be completed. These aren’t all rebuilding type moves. You don’t sign a high dollar veteran RB to top dollar….to do anything but be All In! Be stupid move just to try and repeat 11 win type season.

????????     Why does everything have to be done all at once for you?  2017 we didn't have any of the RBs who played significant roles toward the end, didn't have our Nickel CB. Not sure when Darby even signed.   Was Long on the roster yet ...Foles?? The guy who recovered Brady's fumble wasn't drafted yet.

I don't get your mindset???   There is way more offseason left.  You have a GM that is known to constantly be working the phones.     

Like you always find a negative ( but No Mas it's reality) no it isn't.  Reality is we are a long way from a completed puzzle...reality is they all know it.

You anticipate the worst all the time...except for a dude who you slobber over who can barely play the role of an NFL passer. 

I don't get it?  Do you not want to make moves to try to win???   

You do things one at a time... then you move on to the next thing. That's how it works. 

12 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Not very smart thinking going on if the puzzle can’t be completed. These aren’t all rebuilding type moves. You don’t sign a high dollar veteran RB to top dollar….to do anything but be All In! Be stupid move just to try and repeat 11 win type season.

If the puzzle can't be completed THIS YEAR... what happens?  We lose Graham, Milton, and all the one year guys... why couldn't we be better next year using all the pieces we added and locked up long term ?

It's not like we are SF... shooting the load before they have to pat their QB and their best player turns 40. 

1 minute ago, joemas6 said:

????????     Why does everything have to be done all at once for you?  2017 we didn't have any of the RBs who played significant roles toward the end, didn't have our Nickel CB. Not sure when Darby even signed.   Was Long on the roster yet ...Foles?? The guy who recovered Brady's fumble wasn't drafted yet.

I don't get your mindset???   There is way more offseason left.  You have a GM that is known to constantly be working the phones.     

Like you always find a negative ( but No Mas it's reality) no it isn't.  Reality is we are a long way from a completed puzzle...reality is they all know it.

You anticipate the worst all the time...except for a dude who you slobber over who can barely play the role of an NFL passer. 

I don't get it?  Do you not want to make moves to try to win???   

You do things one at a time... then you move on to the next thing. That's how it works. 

I never even said otherwise. Just exactly pointing out what should be the obvious. Still plenty of the roster puzzle left to complete. Is the coaching puzzle capable of winning it all? All things belonging to the job title of brilliant chess playing GM. 

1 minute ago, joemas6 said:

If the puzzle can't be completed THIS YEAR... what happens?  We lose Graham, Milton, and all the one year guys... why couldn't we be better next year using all the pieces we added and locked up long term ?

It's not like we are SF... shooting the load before they have to pat their QB and their best player turns 40. 

How many seasons you riding on Lane, Saquan,Goedert…? Is a brilliant GM plan consisting of paying these guys top dollar to try and win a championship in 2027?

12 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Brilliant….except they actually won the division over us last season. Or did you forget that HUGE DETAIL? 

Lol.. everything going right.... everything going wrong for us....they won by a game.   They can never " complete the puzzle" because they are learning checkers when it comes to contracts.  Read the article....its from a Dallas perspective.  

13 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

I don’t wish to give any credit to our rival cowboys. But you’re just a blind fool if you believe we have been so much better than them since we won our SB.

They draft well... their inability to understand the business side of the game...has been preventing them from " completing your puzzles.".. jigsaw,  crossword or any other type!

Imagine the Eagles had nothing on the roster drafted between Lane Johnson 1st pick of 2013.. and Dallas Goedert 1st pick of 2018.... the crap 2019 draft... and Dallas hasn't been as good.  Every year since the 2016 season the Eagles have been playing while Dallas has already finished their season.    

Imagine it the Eagles could draft?   Or Imagine from a Dallas viewpoint...they could only write contracts correctly?

Idk...what seems more difficult?  Picking the right college guys... or simply understanding basic business?

I think more people on the planet can do simple business.  Selecting players for an NFL team seems way more hit and miss...even for the best draft experts.

It's only been 30 years with a salary cap....  you should figure it out a little by now?