February 17Feb 17 9 minutes ago, pgcd3 said: Insurance is for actual cash not for cap space. It does affect cap space. It's only for the guaranteed portion of the contract and the amount depends on the policy the team added to the contract. But my understanding of how it works is: The player misses enough time for the policy to kick in. The policy reimburses the player for the amount covered and the player reimburses the team that amount. In the end, the player still gets paid the same, but the team recoups some guaranteed money (depending on how much was insured) and that money gets credited to the next year's cap.
February 17Feb 17 I have changed my mind since a couple of months ago, Baun has to be the top priority. I think he will be and I think they will bring him back. I have said for a long time that Milton Williams is extremely underrated. However, after that SB performance my man is about to get paid and it won't be here. That leaves Sweat and Becton and I think one of the two will be back, and one will leave. It will likely come down to which one is willing to come back on a team friendly deal. As far as the lower level type guys. I would imagine Burks is back on a cheap one year deal again. Beyond that, no clue and I'm not too concerned about it.
February 17Feb 17 Re-sign must haves: Baun, Lovato, Burks Re-sign nice to haves: Becton, Williams, Rodgers, Gainwell Williams and Sweat will both want too much money. Let Sweat walk, he played great in the SB but he's been on the decline. I like Williams and if they can make it all work, having him back will be awesome. But they draft well on the D line. 2 years ago Hargrave and Cox were the starters in the SB. Howie will also (as usual) be planning for future years. So I think Williams and Sweat both walk. Maybe even Becton, they can start Steen. Becton may take a discount since he was welcomed here and given a chance and flourished.
February 18Feb 18 8 hours ago, hoosierdaddy said: lol I forgot he was on the roster! Did he even play a snap this season? Nope. He played a mentor role
February 18Feb 18 Thinking the two B’s will be back. We will likely have dead money north of $50mm so Howie has to pick his spots.
February 18Feb 18 I will say it will be really difficult to "run it back" if we lose so many key players. 4 or 5 doesn't seem like a lot but I think it really could make a difference. I often think about how we slapped the tag on Jeremiah Trotter after losing the NFCCG against the Rams. We then lifted the tag because he cried about it, he walked, and even though we made it to the next 3 NFCCG's I still think he could have been a difference maker against the Bucs.
February 18Feb 18 4 hours ago, JohnB said: I will say it will be really difficult to "run it back" if we lose so many key players. 4 or 5 doesn't seem like a lot but I think it really could make a difference. I often think about how we slapped the tag on Jeremiah Trotter after losing the NFCCG against the Rams. We then lifted the tag because he cried about it, he walked, and even though we made it to the next 3 NFCCG's I still think he could have been a difference maker against the Bucs. Whilst I do agree that it’ll be hard to run it back if we do lose 4/5 key players I could spin it… Yes we may lose some key players but in doing so allow ourselves room to add new players. Freshen up the roster and bring in guys who are hungry to go again. If we get it right it actually could be a good thing.
February 18Feb 18 Author 7 hours ago, JohnB said: I will say it will be really difficult to "run it back" if we lose so many key players. 4 or 5 doesn't seem like a lot but I think it really could make a difference. I often think about how we slapped the tag on Jeremiah Trotter after losing the NFCCG against the Rams. We then lifted the tag because he cried about it, he walked, and even though we made it to the next 3 NFCCG's I still think he could have been a difference maker against the Bucs. I think as long as the core group is together we (**knock on wood**) should be fine. The key will be in finding the right players with which to replace those that leave. Not just talent-wise but also the intangibles like how much they love the game and how hard they work and how well they'll fit in with the rest, etc. But I also think we have a better chance to retain more than others believe should Howie want to ... he has demonstrated to be a master of creativity and being able to do a lot more with very little (or what seems like little at the time).
February 18Feb 18 35 minutes ago, time2rock said: I think as long as the core group is together we (**knock on wood**) should be fine. The key will be in finding the right players with which to replace those that leave. Not just talent-wise but also the intangibles like how much they love the game and how hard they work and how well they'll fit in with the rest, etc. But I also think we have a better chance to retain more than others believe should Howie want to ... he has demonstrated to be a master of creativity and being able to do a lot more with very little (or what seems like little at the time). He's gonna get very creative when trading for Myles Garrett after resigning Williams, Baun, Sweat and Becton
February 18Feb 18 1 hour ago, EaglesAddict said: He's gonna get very creative when trading for Myles Garrett after resigning Williams, Baun, Sweat and Becton Easy, he signs Baum and Becton and lets Williams and Sweat ho to get nice compensatory picks to ease a little from what he will give for Garrett 🙂
February 18Feb 18 26 minutes ago, time2rock said: I mean I would jump all over that. I feel like Baun might try and push for 4 years plus though.
February 18Feb 18 Mehki Becton would be smart to stay with the eagles for another year or two.....he still some development to go thru and it could really benefit him to stay with Stoutland. I doubt that's how players and agents approach free agency, but staying with a well run organization, with the best OL coach in the NFL, is an investment in his future. He;s going to get better and he's going to make a ton on money. He's mentioned he started to hate football while with the jets and coming here has revitalized him and he loves it here. I can't relate to walking away from that.........He could sign a big ass contract and could go back to being miserable.....it's a gamble.
February 18Feb 18 11 hours ago, JohnB said: I will say it will be really difficult to "run it back" if we lose so many key players. 4 or 5 doesn't seem like a lot but I think it really could make a difference. I often think about how we slapped the tag on Jeremiah Trotter after losing the NFCCG against the Rams. We then lifted the tag because he cried about it, he walked, and even though we made it to the next 3 NFCCG's I still think he could have been a difference maker against the Bucs. Who are the 4 - 5 players you think will all leave, that will make the difference, and won't be able to be replaced by either someone already on the team to step up or a free agent or draft pick?
February 18Feb 18 22 minutes ago, birdman#12 said: Mehki Becton would be smart to stay with the eagles for another year or two.....he still some development to go thru and it could really benefit him to stay with Stoutland. I doubt that's how players and agents approach free agency, but staying with a well run organization, with the best OL coach in the NFL, is an investment in his future. He;s going to get better and he's going to make a ton on money. He's mentioned he started to hate football while with the jets and coming here has revitalized him and he loves it here. I can't relate to walking away from that.........He could sign a big ass contract and could go back to being miserable.....it's a gamble. I actually think Becton is the one who would take a fairly substantial pay cut to be here, just based on what he has said. The question is how much they believe in Steen and how much Becton would take, given that we need to extend Jurgens, probably this year and the amount already invested on the o-line.
February 18Feb 18 2 minutes ago, ManchesterEagle said: I actually think Becton is the one who would take a fairly substantial pay cut to be here, just based on what he has said. The question is how much they believe in Steen and how much Becton would take, given that we need to extend Jurgens, probably this year and the amount already invested on the o-line. 2 minutes ago, ManchesterEagle said: I actually think Becton is the one who would take a fairly substantial pay cut to be here, just based on what he has said. The question is how much they believe in Steen and how much Becton would take, given that we need to extend Jurgens, probably this year and the amount already invested on the o-line. I think they do believe in Steen,,..but I also think that they think Becton could swing to Johsnon's spot when he decides to retire. I hope Becton and his agent realize this and he stays.....he's only 25 years old and could be a fixture here for a long time.
February 19Feb 19 Some information from Pff regarding projections of the big 3 on defense. LB ZACK BAUN PFF Contract Projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings No defensive player upped their value more in one season than Baun. The 28-year-old squeezed everything out of his one-year deal with the Eagles, becoming the centerpiece to one of the best units in the league — and one of the foremost players in his own right. Baun’s 90.2 PFF overall grade and 91.2 PFF coverage grade both led qualified linebackers, and he also missed just 10.7% of tackle attempts. Linebacker play can fluctuate year over year, and Baun has to prove he’s more than a flash in a pan in 2025. Still, he could easily become one of the three highest-paid linebackers in the league with an $18 million annual EDGE JOSH SWEAT PFF Contract Projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings While his teammate Baun was a 2024 revelation, Sweat has become an underrated standout over the past few years. Since 2022, Sweat ranks 15th in total pressures generated and 27th in pass-rush win rate among all qualified defenders. His run-defense marks haven’t been as strong since his great 2022 campaign, but Sweat still missed only 5% of tackles this year. Still only 27, Sweat matches the description of a player whom teams will covet this offseason. Lavishing him with an offer of $22 million or more per year is in play. DI MILTON WILLIAMS PFF Contract Projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings A third straight Eagle might seem preposterous, but that’s really how good Vic Fangio’s defense is. Even in playing just 628 snaps across a deep defensive line, Williams has made an impact. His 91.0 PFF pass-rushing grade ranks second among all interior defenders, and his 17.5% pass-rush win rate slots fourth. Run defense has been more of a problem, as evidenced by Williams’ 41.7 PFF run-defense mark, but he’s still highly valuable, slotting seventh at the position in PFF's wins above replacement metric. Only 25, Williams can be overshadowed on a stacked Eagles defense but is assuredly appreciated around the league. The Louisiana Tech product will likely get at least $18 million per year.
February 19Feb 19 9 hours ago, NOTW said: Who are the 4 - 5 players you think will all leave, that will make the difference, and won't be able to be replaced by either someone already on the team to step up or a free agent or draft pick? If you make Baun the priority and lose Sweat, Graham, and Williams, you're losing a considerable amount of talent on the D-line. Not sure you can replace with 3 immediate impact players. I'm not talking about bodies to fill the holes, I'm talking about playmakers.
February 19Feb 19 22 million for Sweat and 18 million for Williams is crazy. They are both nice players but the impact that Jalen Carter has on that DL doesn't get talked about enough. Dude gets double teamed on the majority of plays and it really opens things up for the rest of the guys. Hunt and Ojomo are NOT Sweat and Williams but I don't think either will be a massive downgrade, and I also expect the Eagles to address edge and DT early in the draft. As for Baun, at three years/40 million sign me up all day. At 18 million, no thanks. He shouldn't be sniffing Roquan Smith money at his age and coming off of one great season. I would do three/45 million, over that is my walk away price.
February 19Feb 19 2 hours ago, JohnB said: If you make Baun the priority and lose Sweat, Graham, and Williams, you're losing a considerable amount of talent on the D-line. Not sure you can replace with 3 immediate impact players. I'm not talking about bodies to fill the holes, I'm talking about playmakers. Graham announced this was his last season before the season, so that's been known. Due to injury he played in 11 games and had 20 tackles & 3.5 sacks. Baun should be re-signed, top priority. So you lose 2 guys: Williams & Sweat. Nolan Smith stepped up big time, he's a playmaker. Hunt made a lot of progress & finished the season strong. Ojomo is next man up in the rotation, entering his 3rd year. (2 years ago they had Hargrave & Cox, they were replaced.) They can draft D linemen to add, and continue to have a strong D line.
February 19Feb 19 10 hours ago, NOTW said: Graham announced this was his last season before the season, so that's been known. Due to injury he played in 11 games and had 20 tackles & 3.5 sacks. Baun should be re-signed, top priority. So you lose 2 guys: Williams & Sweat. Nolan Smith stepped up big time, he's a playmaker. Hunt made a lot of progress & finished the season strong. Ojomo is next man up in the rotation, entering his 3rd year. (2 years ago they had Hargrave & Cox, they were replaced.) They can draft D linemen to add, and continue to have a strong D line. I appreciate your optimism
February 19Feb 19 Some of these guys will be replaced with newly drafted players hopefully. I think Baun is a true difference maker and they need to retain him. It wasn't just the scheme that had Baun play like an All-Pro. Baun was a special teamer and depth pass rusher up until this point, so he wasn't put in the right position to make a difference and went unnoticed for several years. I'd like them to resign Milton, but he is going to get big offers. They might be able to retain Sweat, but Sweat wouldn't be high on my list. Just because he had a dominant SB game doesn't warrant bringing him back if he is asking for a ton of money. A lot of that dominance comes from the secondary holding up in coverage and the other 3 pass rushers collapsing the pocket. Becton is the one I'm on the fence about. I'm not sure if he would get a ton of money on the open market considering he was a bust and they took a shot on him. He has pedigree considering where he was drafted and his talent, but I'm not sure he will get a ton of big offers. He and Sweat are the most replaceable in my opinion. Baun, Williams, Sweat, and Becton are the 4 big names that could earn big contracts on the open market. The rest not so much. Although Rodgers is an interesting case. I'd really like to see them retain Rodgers.
February 19Feb 19 Baun and Rodgers should be our priorities I don't see where we would be getting a decent CB going in FA or the draft that could replace slay next season so it makes sense to bring Rogers back. think Hunt and Ojomo will be fine for us. The reality is Sweat is going to be overpaid and isn't worth it.
February 19Feb 19 1 hour ago, JohnB said: I appreciate your optimism I try. Last offseason after they signed Huff, everyone knew either Reddick or Sweat would be traded. People were down on Sweat, injury, on the decline. Now he's irreplaceable. He had a really good postseason especially the SB. He had 2.5 sacks in the postseason, Jalyx Hunt had 1.5. Williams played great and I hate to see him go, but he wants to get PAID. He will go somewhere and get big money and get more snaps as their main DT piece. The one that worries me is Baun. They are simply not good at the LB position historically, and have to re-sign him.
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