OT: Justin Fields Signs With NY Jets, Darnold/Seahawks, Stafford/Rams, Geno Smith/Raiders, Carr/Saints

[GoDJtop10]

Are the Bronco still paying him?? $6M LMFAO

this makes sense with PIT trying to lowball Fields

This does appear to be the type of contract they were trying to make Fields accept

 

[GoDJtop10]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1899091684421431700

 

[TL1961]

He was only benched because Russ was promised the starting job, which is why he signed there for peanuts. Multiple other teams wanted Russ also.

No amount of reality will change your mind. The offense improved noticeably when Russ came in and that's with Russ playing far from pro bowl level.

If he was only pulled because the Steelers decided to play a guy they didn't feel was the better QB, wouldn't the Steelers have had interest in retaining him?

Every move they have made signals they do not think he can be the guy.

 

[onebud34]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1899091684421431700

So he finally got his QB

 

[DaaBears]

Darnold is fine with a lot of time. He is the other Darnold with any pressure. Seattle's OL was putrid last year. Geno Smith is much more elusive than Darnold. Maybe there were injuries, maybe they improve the line. If not, it's gonna be a problem.

 

[onebud34]

I think the jury is still out on Darnold. Mayfield is the exception right now.

I think Darnold had a better scenario, the Vikings probably should've held onto him like the Bucs did with Mayfield though.

 

[Moses Moreno]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1899257981792854115

Arthur Smith was a big fan of his so this makes sense.

 

[inchibearfan]

No amount of reality will change your mind. The offense improved noticeably when Russ came in and that's with Russ playing far from pro bowl level.

If he was only pulled because the Steelers decided to play a guy they didn't feel was the better QB, wouldn't the Steelers have had interest in retaining him?

Every move they have made signals they do not think he can be the guy.

Tomlin knows he ain't the guy but at least he got paid a little money by the Jets.

 

[GoDJtop10]

Tomlin knows he ain't the guy but at least he got paid a little money by the Jets.

You do realize the Steelers are currently without a starting quarterback. The reason for that is because Justin Fields was their #1 target. The Steelers tried to get cute and lowball him, so he signed a big contract with the Jets. Now the Steelers are scrambling for plan B or C.

 

[inchibearfan]

You do realize the Steelers are currently without a starting quarterback. The reason for that is because Justin Fields was their #1 target. The Steelers tried to get cute and lowball him, so he signed a big contract with the Jets. Now the Steelers are scrambling for plan B or C.

Would it be in an organizations interest to pay $30 million per year to a young starting QB that was good?

 

[legendxofxlink]

The money is great! Fricken amazing... for him and for his family and possibly generations to come.

But it is NOT just about the money.

The money represents that the Jets are 100% COMMITMENTED to him. The absolute worst thing for JF would have been to sign with the Steelers and have coach Tomlin bench him because of the pressure on Tomlin in Pittsburgh to maintain his winning record and/or make the playoffs. Pitt fans are growing restless with him and Tomlin, despite what he might say, knows it. Justin, holding a clip board for another year or two, would likely have been a career killer.

JF's leash will be super long with the Jets - dam near endless. JF is "the man" there, no question, which also means they will be devising an offense to fit his needs -- specifically tailored to him. Moreover, for them to pay JF that kind of money likely means they see something others dont -- and will be tapping into that. Add in his familiarity with their top receiver, Garret Wilson, and the Jets having the makings of being an amazing career destination for JF.

Last thing, Coach Glenn represents a new regime. The pressure won't be as great there as it in Pittsburgh to "win now" because Coach Glenn is new. I mean, Coach Glenn will have pressure but generally people will assume turning that moribund franchise around will take at least 2 years. In Pittsburgh, Tomlin has to win NOW! Meaning JF would have had to win NOW or likely hit the bench.

Last thing.... COMFORT means a lot to the development of a QB. This is truly an underrated component in the development of a QB. JF has never had that. He has always been coached to "play tight", win now, save jobs, don't turn the ball over, tight, tight, tight.... same thing the Bears did with Caleb last year. JF has never had people 100% committed to him like he has now. That will allow him to play freer and let his true talents show. Add to that all reports about the one thing that JF loves in people is LOYALTY..... and all reports say Coach Glenn is an extremely LOYAL person.... "a players coach" if you will. All of this leads to COMFORT.

The comfort and commitment that the Jets offered simply could not be matched. That comfort and commitment will likely lead to JF playing football at his highest level.... possibly his highest level ever!

Justin ranks 21st in avg $ per yr and is the LOWEST PAID QB STARTER by far, not on his rookie contract. I wouldn’t say Jets are 100% committed to him at all, they still could very likely draft a QB. Bears paid Glennon close to that 8 years ago…

 

[Luke]

Would it be in an organizations interest to pay $30 million per year to a young starting QB that was good?

Its great that he got the cash but its basically a 1 year 20mil stop gap deal with a 10mil gtd sweetener in 2026.
Remember Glennons 3/45mil contract in 2017, the money has just skyrocketed since then.

 

[GoDJtop10]

Would it be in an organizations interest to pay $30 million per year to a young starting QB that was good?

Other than being cheap and lowballing their preferred starting quarterback, I can’t tell you what the Steelers are doing.

The NY Jets stepped in and snatched the good young starting quarterback before he could talk to any of the other teams that were reportedly after him.

 

[legendxofxlink]

Is Justin now the highest paid RB or does Barkleys extension still beat him out?

 

[GoDJtop10]

Is Justin now the highest paid RB or does Barkleys extension still beat him out?

I believe Justin is a starting NFL quarterback

 

[GoDJtop10]

Justin ranks 21st in avg $ per yr and is the LOWEST PAID QB STARTER by far, not on his rookie contract. I wouldn’t say Jets are 100% committed to him at all, they still could very likely draft a QB. Bears paid Glennon close to that 8 years ago…

Sam Darnold’s Vikings contract was only a 1yr $10 million dollar deal as a “prove it” deal. Justin was just handed a $40 million “prove it” deal. And if they draft a mid to late round quarterback prospect, it will be as one of Justin’s backups.

 

[TheEarlofRobin]

Other than being cheap and lowballing their preferred starting quarterback, I can’t tell you what the Steelers are doing.

I can tell you what the Steelers aren't doing....they're not paying Justin Fields $30M in guaranteed money.

 

[msadows]

I can tell you what the Steelers aren't doing....they're not paying Justin Fields $30M in guaranteed money.

What they are doing is even worse.

Aaron rodgers is washed and will only continue to push that franchise to mediocrity.

At least if fields sucked, the steelers would essentially "tank" for a top 10 pick next year. That franchise is the bulls of the NFL and has not learned you need to suck to get good.

 

[TL1961]

You do realize the Steelers are currently without a starting quarterback. The reason for that is because Justin Fields was their #1 target. The Steelers tried to get cute and lowball him, so he signed a big contract with the Jets. Now the Steelers are scrambling for plan B or C.

No. The Steelers just showed you what they thought he was worth. They chose to pass on him even without a sure replacement rather than pay $20 million.

 

[TL1961]

What they are doing is even worse.

Aaron rodgers is washed and will only continue to push that franchise to mediocrity.

At least if fields sucked, the steelers would essentially "tank" for a top 10 pick next year. That franchise is the bulls of the NFL and has not learned you need to suck to get good.

Agreed. They are like the St Louis Cardinals thinking it’s better to be middle and brag that you’re not last. But not building a contender.