joewilly12 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Evan Mathis has found a new home. Over two months after the Eagles released him over a contract dispute, Mathis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos, the team announced on Tuesday. Although details of the contract were not announced, Mathis will earn $2.5 million as a base salary, with the chance to earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives, a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity informed NJ Advance Media. The potential to earn up to $4 million is impressive for this late in training camp, but still falls short of the $5.5 million he was set to earn with the Eagles. The team's decision to release Mathis came after the two butted heads for close to a year over the offensive guard's request for a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Denver's running game is going to be unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Denver's running game is going to be unreal. I dunno, their oline got absolutely butchered this off-season. Losing Ryan Clady was a brutal loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I dunno, their oline got absolutely butchered this off-season. Losing Ryan Clady was a brutal loss. True, but then again they lost Clady once before, without the benefit of an offseason from mid-May onward through the summer, to prepare for a season without him. Not that losing Clady is any type of advantage, or in any way good for them, but without him they scored 600 points as Peyton Manning had basically the best season in the history of seasons (until the Super Bowl, that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 True, but then again they lost Clady once before, without the benefit of an offseason from mid-May onward through the summer, to prepare for a season without him. Not that losing Clady is any type of advantage, or in any way good for them, but without him they scored 600 points as Peyton Manning had basically the best season in the history of seasons (until the Super Bowl, that is). True. The loss of Clady didnt hurt so bad given that Peyton gets rid of the ball in like 2 seconds. Also, Ty Sambrailo has been a nice fill in from what I've seen in Denver's first preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Evan Mathis has found a new home. Over two months after the Eagles released him over a contract dispute, Mathis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos, the team announced on Tuesday. Although details of the contract were not announced, Mathis will earn $2.5 million as a base salary, with the chance to earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives, a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity informed NJ Advance Media. The potential to earn up to $4 million is impressive for this late in training camp, but still falls short of the $5.5 million he was set to earn with the Eagles. The team's decision to release Mathis came after the two butted heads for close to a year over the offensive guard's request for a new contract. So this dude bitched and moaned his way out of Philly due to wanting more money then signs for less than he would have earned in Philly. Impressive. Denver is really make a run for the SB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 True. The loss of Clady didnt hurt so bad given that Peyton gets rid of the ball in like 2 seconds. Also, Ty Sambrailo has been a nice fill in from what I've seen in Denver's first preseason game. Any of our sorry ass QBs (and those who guard their reputations like they were their own offspring) would have drooled over the built in excuse of having Chris Clark protect their blind side for 15 games. Probably would have uttered quotes like, "Even Peyton Manning wouldn't be able to do jack squat with that stiff protecting him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I kind of wanted him when Geno went down, but I overestimated what Fitzpatrick and the defense would look like. I was thinking we had a shot at a run like the first 2 Sanchez years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 True, but then again they lost Clady once before, without the benefit of an offseason from mid-May onward through the summer, to prepare for a season without him. Not that losing Clady is any type of advantage, or in any way good for them, but without him they scored 600 points as Peyton Manning had basically the best season in the history of seasons (until the Super Bowl, that is). True, but that doesn't have much to do with their running game, which is what I was speaking on. They were 12th last year according to FO and I don't think losing your All-Pro LT is ever really a good thing. Will they be one of the top pass-pro olines? Of course, any team with Manning will be. I just think think their running game might suffer, although Kubiak could balance the loss out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 True, but that doesn't have much to do with their running game, which is what I was speaking on. They were 12th last year according to FO and I don't think losing your All-Pro LT is ever really a good thing. Will they be one of the top pass-pro olines? Of course, any team with Manning will be. I just think think their running game might suffer, although Kubiak could balance the loss out. I didn't say it wasn't a blow. I'm merely suggesting it isn't the blow it would be to other teams with lesser QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 So this dude bitched and moaned his way out of Philly due to wanting more money then signs for less than he would have earned in Philly. Impressive. Denver is really make a run for the SB though. something doesn't add p about his release from Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman55 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I bet he wishes he stayed on the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good player, but a late developer, he had no leverage with Philly due to his age 33 (34 Nov). Some times players egos gets ahead of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 something doesn't add p about his release from Philly. Chip probably released him because he's racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hopefully Denver kicks NE in the balls this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Chip probably released him because he's racist. That's ******* funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Willie colon and Brian winters just high fived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Smart move for Denver. Their OL was looking very suspect. What does this do for CJ Anderson's fantasy value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Smart move for Denver. Their OL was looking very suspect. What does this do for CJ Anderson's fantasy value? Definitely moves him up a few spots for me. The difference between Lesean McCoy's productivity in Philly with Evan Mathis and without him was staggering. Something like a little more than a full yard per carry difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Definitely moves him up a few spots for me. The difference between Lesean McCoy's productivity in Philly with Evan Mathis and without him was staggering. Something like a little more than a full yard per carry difference. Hypothetical situation because I think it's going to happen to me tonight in my work league draft: PPR league, 2 RB's, 2 WR's, Flex. You have your choice of: Anderson, Lynch, Forte or D. Thomas, D. Bryant, J. Jones. Which way do you go? I pick 9 in a 12 man league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hypothetical situation because I think it's going to happen to me tonight in my work league draft: PPR league, 2 RB's, 2 WR's, Flex. You have your choice of: Anderson, Lynch, Forte or D. Thomas, D. Bryant, J. Jones. Which way do you go? I pick 9 in a 12 man league. I think you go RB there. Lynch or Forte. I'm not buying that because Trestman is gone all of a sudden Forte will stop catching passes. I get that people will reach for WR's, perhaps leaving no elite ones left for you in round 2, but that's a dice roll I'm willing to make. There's a lot of good WR's available. Lock in an elite back and then load up on several WR's you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think you go RB there. Lynch or Forte. I'm not buying that because Trestman is gone all of a sudden Forte will stop catching passes. I get that people will reach for WR's, perhaps leaving no elite ones left for you in round 2, but that's a dice roll I'm willing to make. There's a lot of good WR's available. Lock in an elite back and then load up on several WR's you like. Lynch would be my pick but he's the least likely I think to be on the board. You like Forte over Anderson? Because that's what I think I'll have and it's the direction I'm leaning but the way Anderson finished the season makes me think he's the call...especially with Mathis signing. The other thing is, if I dont get the the "elite" WR there...I wont have one period, I dont think. I think they'll all get picked up prior to my 2nd round pick and the difference between the elite guys and say the #10 guy is significant, whereas, the #10 WR and the #30 WR is minuscule. Where as if I miss on a Forte, Anderson, Lynch type back...is it that big of difference if a land say a Jeremy Hill who I think I could snag coming back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Lynch would be my pick but he's the least likely I think to be on the board. You like Forte over Anderson? Because that's what I think I'll have and it's the direction I'm leaning but the way Anderson finished the season makes me think he's the call...especially with Mathis signing. The other thing is, if I dont get the the "elite" WR there...I wont have one period, I dont think. I think they'll all get picked up prior to my 2nd round pick and the difference between the elite guys and say the #10 guy is significant, whereas, the #10 WR and the #30 WR is minuscule. Where as if I miss on a Forte, Anderson, Lynch type back...is it that big of difference if a land say a Jeremy Hill who I think I could snag coming back around. I just never trust Denver RB's, because you never know if CJ will just randomly lose his job midseason. True, Montee is a bust and Hillman is too small, making it highly unlikely, but I just can't justify burning a 1st rounder on CJ. 2nd rounder? Sure. He and Hill are in the same category for me. So yes, if you pass on Lynch or Forte to take a Hill or CJ in the 2nd, I see that as a significant step down. I would say Forte or Lynch, and if they're both off the board, get the best WR you like. If CJ or Hill make it to your 2nd rounder, that would be the nice time to grab one of those 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 So this dude bitched and moaned his way out of Philly due to wanting more money then signs for less than he would have earned in Philly. it should be noted that exactly 0$ of the Eagles contract was guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 it should be noted that exactly 0$ of the Eagles contract was guaranteed. You think he was concerned about being healthy throughout the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You think he was concerned about being healthy throughout the season? O-linemen always have to have that concern. Especially at his advancing age. Also have to wonder if he thought the Eagles were going to implode this year and he wanted to play for a team with a more legit shot at a Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You think he was concerned about being healthy throughout the season? Look around at all the ACLs and what not I don't think that's a completely unreasonable demand. Especially coming off multiple Pro Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 it should be noted that exactly 0$ of the Eagles contract was guaranteed. but they weren't going to cut him if he showed up to camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 O-linemen always have to have that concern. Especially at his advancing age. Also have to wonder if he thought the Eagles were going to implode this year and he wanted to play for a team with a more legit shot at a Super Bowl. if you get hurt in camp, can they cut you without any financial impact? thought there generally was injury settlements. i just don't get it. he wasn't going to be getting more from another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The injury settlements aren't sizable. Im not an expert on mathis' old contract but my understanding is it was straight salary, none of it guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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