1 hour ago, joemas6 said:

I get it, but to me it's the same stuff every year

The team goes with the running game and the defense.

Agreed, but Howie should not have to pay 55 million per for a less than top 10 QB. Handing the ball off is BU money, I need to see proof you're worth 55 million when the ball goes topside. Not seeing guys wide open downfield is LESS than BU money. SHOW ME THE MONEY

"They don't know if it's a pass or run. ... It's been fun so far," Mailata said. "There's a lot more to it than I thought an offensive coordinator could bring to the table."

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

"They don't know if it's a pass or run. ... It's been fun so far," Mailata said. "There's a lot more to it than I thought an offensive coordinator could bring to the table."

Our O guys are just blown away by how they break from the huddle, line up and the D actually has to figure out what play we are running. Huge step!

2 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

"They don't know if it's a pass or run. ... It's been fun so far," Mailata said. "There's a lot more to it than I thought an offensive coordinator could bring to the table."

Entire time under Siri Mailata being previously only from Rugby didn’t realize why football players huddle up and call plays.

16 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

Agreed, but Howie should not have to pay 55 million per for a less than top 10 QB. Handing the ball off is BU money, I need to see proof you're worth 55 million when the ball goes topside. Not seeing guys wide open downfield is LESS than BU money. SHOW ME THE MONEY

That contract is done, the question remains on the next one for the next level of market value. This is the reason why BG and Joe are talking about the passing game.

1 minute ago, capmaster24 said:

That contract is done, the question remains on the next one for the next level of market value. This is the reason why BG and Joe are talking about the passing game.

I am also. We don't know if he's going to make a side deal where he's not running again. Like I said any BU can hand the ball off. I need to see a reason to pay you highly. Didn't see anything like that last year

1 minute ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

I am also. We don't know if he's going to make a side deal where he's not running again. Like I said any BU can hand the ball off. I need to see a reason to pay you highly. Didn't see anything like that last year

$65 mil, I don't think any "side deals" for 2026 matter.

14 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

I am also. We don't know if he's going to make a side deal where he's not running again. Like I said any BU can hand the ball off. I need to see a reason to pay you highly. Didn't see anything like that last year

Here is my thing. I don't need to see anything. I'm not paying him.

I think they win with the defense and the running game. I've been saying he will QB for 2 more years.

Reason=

A great passing 2026... he gets the new contract. A bad 2026, they may look to unload him.

But a mediocre year...which i expect from the passing game. I think they postpone any decisions. Run it back 2027, let the guaranteed money run out. And then make the decision. Which I think will be that he won't get paid.

My reason... our ELITE OL for years has been the key reason for offensive success. Going into 2028... what happens to Lane, Dickerson, Mailata?

Who will be here? And on top of that, who will be here to play elite and be the key through another high paid QB contract?

I don't see it. They will need to have new OL.. and if they lock in the QB to that big money long term, then they will have to draft and develop ALL of them if they also are paying the core of the defense.

I think Howie is going to want flexibility to maybe go get some free agents on the OL. Or maybe keep some more defensive guys?

The flexibility of not paying a QB and possibly getting draft compensation also... that's probably what he sees that would be needed to keep the franchise going. Otherwise he will have to believe that Hurts can carry a mediocre roster... which seems less likely if he doesn't run at that high level into his 30s.

2 hours ago, joemas6 said:

Here is my thing. I don't need to see anything. I'm not paying him.

I think they win with the defense and the running game. I've been saying he will QB for 2 more years.

Reason=

A great passing 2026... he gets the new contract. A bad 2026, they may look to unload him.

But a mediocre year...which i expect from the passing game. I think they postpone any decisions. Run it back 2027, let the guaranteed money run out. And then make the decision. Which I think will be that he won't get paid.

My reason... our ELITE OL for years has been the key reason for offensive success. Going into 2028... what happens to Lane, Dickerson, Mailata?

Who will be here? And on top of that, who will be here to play elite and be the key through another high paid QB contract?

I don't see it. They will need to have new OL.. and if they lock in the QB to that big money long term, then they will have to draft and develop ALL of them if they also are paying the core of the defense.

I think Howie is going to want flexibility to maybe go get some free agents on the OL. Or maybe keep some more defensive guys?

The flexibility of not paying a QB and possibly getting draft compensation also... that's probably what he sees that would be needed to keep the franchise going. Otherwise he will have to believe that Hurts can carry a mediocre roster... which seems less likely if he doesn't run at that high level into his 30s.

Agreed

2 hours ago, capmaster24 said:

$65 mil, I don't think any "side deals" for 2026 matter.

He didn't earn 55 million last year. He let everyone down by not running when he could have. Failure to produce will mean other teams aren't going to pay him either

2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

He didn't earn 55 million last year. He let everyone down by not running when he could have. Failure to produce will mean other teams aren't going to pay him either

That's his problem

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Jalen Hurts is the 12th highest paid QB.

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

Jalen Hurts is the 12th highest paid QB.

Let me just point out there are 32 NFL teams starting QBs. Deshaun Watson just a couple mil next below Hurts. Watson not worth it clearly. But that’s basically irrelevant. Getting near half the starting QBs  are paid what Hurts is paid….11 paid more.

    The way I look at that is real simple NFL salary. That’s just starting QB pay. 

4 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Jalen Hurts is the 12th highest paid QB.

Personally I easily make the case nobody deserves to be paid more than Jalen Hurts.

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

Personally I easily make the case nobody deserves to be paid more than Jalen Hurts.

MVP runner up. Best franchise Qb ever. Pretty much can’t win at all without him. But…his NFL record is nothing short of absolutely elite. SB MVP. Lead our Eagles every single year to the playoffs. Outstanding character and person. Dedicated professional that works hard always….doesn’t matter if it’s offseason. Hurts instantly communicating and involved leading any player as soon as they come on board.

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

MVP runner up. Best franchise Qb ever. Pretty much can’t win at all without him. But…his NFL record is nothing short of absolutely elite. SB MVP. Lead our Eagles every single year to the playoffs. Outstanding character and person. Dedicated professional that works hard always….doesn’t matter if it’s offseason. Hurts instantly communicating and involved leading any player as soon as they come on board.

Is Hurts prioritizing fame? Is Hurts demanding individual statistical success? Has any player ever been more focused on winning…especially targeting goal being win championships. After second season…not some older 26 year old College player…opposite…younger than most. 

Pull up Hurts quotes about him being upset concerning his individual glory stat production after a win. After winning the SB in an O that could have produced all time statistical numbers…instead Siri sabotaged the O from thriving. Did Hurts demand a trade? Or did he smoke a cigar accomplishing what he priorotizes? Team winning…especially becoming champions. Hurts criticized endlessly over Siri stunting O stat success. Hurts knew he would be. Make another player that is willing to take that heat placing team over personal ego?

Made AJ a champion. Brought him out of Tennessee…very low levels of being in important games. Nowhere near contending to consider being a champion. 

  That guy….right after winning the SB and becoming a champion….demands out. Totally focused on himself. Only cares about ego and fame. Opposite of Hurts….he’d rather team lose and not even make the postseason as long as he gets his.

I’m completely on the side of win…goal is shooting for championships. 

  On what planet is feeding ego loading up the stat sheet losing become the focus?

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

I’m completely on the side of win…goal is shooting for championships. 

  On what planet is feeding ego loading up the stat sheet losing become the focus?

Serious question for you all. Being blown out …so passing a bunch creating big stats…favored over winning being selfless putting team first. 

Week one in the first quarter showing capabilities of elite production…praised and showered with superiority over stepping up producing in the clutch most important moments? I find it actually damning labeling  that player as not a guy you want. It’s so defining because that player showing clear capabilities that he can be great and do it…so not a lacking talent issue which a player can’t change. Like Allen. Puts up huge stats. Loses so consistently in OT. 

Just now, cunninghamtheman said:

Serious question for you all. Being blown out …so passing a bunch creating big stats…favored over winning being selfless putting team first. 

Week one in the first quarter showing capabilities of elite production…praised and showered with superiority over stepping up producing in the clutch most important moments? I find it actually damning labeling  that player as not a guy you want. It’s so defining because that player showing clear capabilities that he can be great and do it…so not a lacking talent issue which a player can’t change. Like Allen. Puts up huge stats. Loses so consistently in OT. 

Chokes in the key moments of pressure. That’s defining completely for me. I can’t do anything with a player can’t handle pressure and clutch. Goal for me being prioritizing postseason and highest pressure biggest stage and moments. 

 Niners with Garrapolo for example. Garrapolo wasn’t terrible…until clutch and biggest ending moments. There he consistently would do the dumbest boneheaded play. Team could carry him all the way to the SB. But they can’t and couldn’t overcome Garrapolo choking at the end leaving no way to fight back to overcome and succeed.