BettyBoop Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 If they sign Conklin they will be paying >$50mm on their starting OL. That's a huge part of their cap total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, BettyBoop said: If they sign Conklin they will be paying >$50mm on their starting OL. That's a huge part of their cap total. So? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Philc1 said: So? Seriously That’s the one area where I would be willing to spend a sh*tload of money if I was Douglas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 22 hours ago, Untouchable said: Seriously That’s the one area where I would be willing to spend a sh*tload of money if I was Douglas. The cap is going up and Sam is still on his rookie deal so yeah let’s spend money on the OL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop24 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 8:25 PM, Jetsfan80 said: Even if its true, Conklin has to hit the open market first. I really see no circumstance where Conklin walks. they gotta pay Henry and tannehill . I absolutely could see Conklin hitting the market. Especially since they will likely have to use the tag on tannehill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Scoop24 said: they gotta pay Henry and tannehill . I absolutely could see Conklin hitting the market. Especially since they will likely have to use the tag on tannehill. I think you mean Henry and Brady 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 More important than Jeff Conklin, who do you think Thom Brady plays for next year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I keep seeing people claim they doubt the Titans let Conklin walk... Why? Have you ever seen a rookie have their 5th year option not picked up only to be re-signed to a massive contract? They don't want to keep him, clearly. That's the real issue. It's a red flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, UntouchableCrew said: They don't want to keep him, clearly. That's the real issue. It's a red flag. No, I don't think that's true. I think they wanted to keep their options open rather than locking in at $13M for Conklin. Especially given his injury history. He has a torn ACL on his record plus some other minor injuries. And the 5th-year option comes with an injury guarantee: Quote The Titans did have the ability to pick up the option and then back out by next offseason with no dead money. However, Conklin’s recent injury history complicates that as well. If he were to get hurt in 2019 and was not able to pass a physical next offseason then the Titans would be on the hook for the $13M. I imagine they'll try to negotiate a new deal with Conklin once they've dealt with Derrick Henry and made a decision on Tannehill. Meanwhile, they can create further cap space by cutting guys like Delanie Walker ($6.4M savings), Cameron Wake ($5.6M) and Dion Lewis ($4M). If they want Conklin back, he'll be back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 6:31 PM, Scoop24 said: they gotta pay Henry and tannehill . I absolutely could see Conklin hitting the market. Especially since they will likely have to use the tag on tannehill. Why would they tag Tannehill? The QB tag for 2019 was around $25M. They could probably sign him for around that. The tag for RB is $11M, and OLine $14M. If they want all three back, it makes more sense to franchise one of the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 To add to my thoughts about the tagging. RB is what you tag. The way the Steelers did with Bell. Tag him and ride him hard. RBs get used up all the time. That is who you don't want to give a huge long-term deal. 49 minutes ago, UntouchableCrew said: I keep seeing people claim they doubt the Titans let Conklin walk... Why? Have you ever seen a rookie have their 5th year option not picked up only to be re-signed to a massive contract? They don't want to keep him, clearly. That's the real issue. It's a red flag. I think the medical scare was the only reason they didn't exercise it. They also have an excellent swing tackle in Kelly that could pick up the slack. Kelly is also a FA, so they have to pay someone. They supposedly have been working to re-up Conklin, but have been haggling about the price. He would have earned almost $13M, I think he can be had at less than that average. 20 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: No, I don't think that's true. I think they wanted to keep their options open rather than locking in at $13M for Conklin. Especially given his injury history. He has a torn ACL on his record plus some other minor injuries. And the 5th-year option comes with an injury guarantee: I imagine they'll try to negotiate a new deal with Conklin once they've dealt with Derrick Henry and made a decision on Tannehill. Meanwhile, they can create further cap space by cutting guys like Delanie Walker ($6.4M savings), Cameron Wake ($5.6M) and Dion Lewis ($4M). If they want Conklin back, he'll be back. Delanie Walker? That is one 86 year old I would love to have on my team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: No, I don't think that's true. I think they wanted to keep their options open rather than locking in at $13M for Conklin. Especially given his injury history. He has a torn ACL on his record plus some other minor injuries. And the 5th-year option comes with an injury guarantee: 1 hour ago, #27TheDominator said: I think the medical scare was the only reason they didn't exercise it. They also have an excellent swing tackle in Kelly that could pick up the slack. Kelly is also a FA, so they have to pay someone. They supposedly have been working to re-up Conklin, but have been haggling about the price. He would have earned almost $13M, I think he can be had at less than that average. Fair point about the injury guarantee, I forgot about that. It still seems unlikely to me that a guy not optioned will sign a big deal with his hometown team... If he reaches UFA I don't see why the Titans would really have an advantage in signing him. The team willing to overpay will get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: No, I don't think that's true. I think they wanted to keep their options open rather than locking in at $13M for Conklin. Especially given his injury history. He has a torn ACL on his record plus some other minor injuries. And the 5th-year option comes with an injury guarantee: I imagine they'll try to negotiate a new deal with Conklin once they've dealt with Derrick Henry and made a decision on Tannehill. Meanwhile, they can create further cap space by cutting guys like Delanie Walker ($6.4M savings), Cameron Wake ($5.6M) and Dion Lewis ($4M). If they want Conklin back, he'll be back. My guess is tannehill gets a short term deal, henry gets tagged and conklon walks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I just love that the Jets make sure to pick up the phone to tell Chad Forbes we’re all in on a player. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitRed Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Why would they tag Tannehill? The QB tag for 2019 was around $25M. They could probably sign him for around that. The tag for RB is $11M, and OLine $14M. If they want all three back, it makes more sense to franchise one of the other two. Because another team will sign their QB who just got them to the AFCCG. They were losing games with Marriota. They can’t take the chance Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Looking at this draft, I am not seeing a guaranty that the Jets can draft a future all pro T or good LT. I think there is a very good chance they can get a very good starting WR in round 1 or good one in round 2. Depending on how Epenesa does at the combine, there could be a very good 4-3 edge there. So if I am the Jets I am signing Beachum, Conklin, Lewis and Thuney. If they draft an ol, Lewis goes to back up while the rookie waits for Beachum. Pass on Robbie and Jenkins. Cut Williamson, Winters and Roberts. Draft WR, edge, cb and iOl. This way they help Darnold develop, spend on and RB but not QB and WR, and let the coach build the defense with what is signed and drafted. Don’t waste money on second contracts for players who don’t fit. With next years schedule, 2021 is the Jets next playoff year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 This draft is loaded with OT's. Use FA to try to get a G/C if possible, or an edge guy. Not an injury plagued OT whose own team will let him walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 2:35 PM, Jetsfan80 said: No, I don't think that's true. I think they wanted to keep their options open rather than locking in at $13M for Conklin. Especially given his injury history. He has a torn ACL on his record plus some other minor injuries. And the 5th-year option comes with an injury guarantee: I imagine they'll try to negotiate a new deal with Conklin once they've dealt with Derrick Henry and made a decision on Tannehill. Meanwhile, they can create further cap space by cutting guys like Delanie Walker ($6.4M savings), Cameron Wake ($5.6M) and Dion Lewis ($4M). If they want Conklin back, he'll be back. Yea this is what I was thinking as well. They will likely try to retain him but I think teams will get the opportunity to talk with him. If I were Conklin I definitely would want to hear all offers since the team did not have enough confidence to apply the 5th year option initially. (For understandable reasons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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