chad72

The Colts must be wanting to cover their bases regarding Sneed’s knee issues that happened on and off last year. Then the agent starts compromising once he realizes there are fewer teams in the fold but doesn’t want to completely make it team friendly because it’s Sneed’s first real big contract. Based on Ballard’s history, Sneed’s knee issues he managed last year, that’s the most logical conclusion that’s probably dragging contract negotiations out.

Yeah, the smoke just needs to come out of the chimney

It’s Dave Merritt, their secondary coach who was interviewed for a DC position by the 49ers, and when he didn’t get the job, Chiefs fans were relieved. Their DL coach and DB Coach being in sync with what Spags wants to do helps with the communication between the front 6/7 and secondary.

As long as you have injury outs and incentives to make up the yearly amount (like Pro Bowl or All Pro etc.), the guaranteed money is more important than the yearly amount

Now, they are. I don't know why Kenny Pickett agreed to this, if he stuck around, Russell Wilson could have played himself out. Mason Rudolph signed with the Titans. There is a good chance if a QB drops, The Steelers pick a QB. That is what I was getting at. That was a terrible draft for QBs, and the Steelers chose poorly.

Why did Kenny Pickett agree to this? If he stuck around, Russell Wilson will be gone. Now Steelers in QB drafting mode again!!!

Another team in the QB race in the draft, AGAIN!!!

Quentin Johnston, I am told, is another body catcher.

I don't think so with Ballard because he sparsely plays free agency and typically when he doesn't get a player he wants in FA, he looks for cuts other teams make or looks to the draft mostly.

Drake Maye, why doesn't he get as much hype as Caleb or Jayden? Could he be the #3 QB taken and Jayden the 2nd one by the Commanders? It is too risky to get to #3 assuming Jayden will be there. I would honestly trade to #5 with the Chargers and not give up a future No.1 pick, if I were the Vikings, #11 and #23 should get you to No.5 easily. Chargers need multiple stabs in Round 1 to replenish their roster. He would then have to play on the tag, can't have the cake and eat it too if I am Sneed.

I would think 1 more week should get a yay or nay from both sides. ...or Michael Penix Jr.??

This also tells me Houston Texans were wanting to go D after all in Round 1. Once they got Danielle Hunter (DE), Denico Autry (DT), Azeez Al Shair (LB), Jeff Okudah (CB), they were happy to do this trade because they felt just like they had success with Tank Dell last year, they feel a WR at No.42 would suffice for them now that they brought Noah Brown back.

It is his first big contract after his rookie contract. He will be 30 or 31 by the time he gets his next contract. Just like Pittman did his due diligence and JT held out last year beginning, Sneed is doing it at the time he is "supposed to" do it, during the only time in FA when he can have "some" leverage. I don't blame Sneed at all. Ballard had the contract ready for Buckner, for 4 years $84 mil. when he traded for the 49ers and similarly he has a number in mind for Sneed too, assuming it is Ballard and the Colts that is in play (otherwise, why would I care?). So bridging the gap between Ballard and Sneed's agent is what this is about. I mean, it is only week 1 of free agency after all.

Look at WR Anthony Gould from Oregon State and his profile. He tested very well at the combine with his numbers and is one of those sneaky little return guys that might be a good WR4/5 that can also serve as a return specialist. Ironically, his comp. is Isaiah McKenzie that we had last year: https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-gould/3200474f-5522-8729-5dc4-7b9f21129015

They did have McKenzie spelling Downs and Moore ran a lot of swing routes and wheel routes too in college. I saw McKenzie run those with Josh Allen in Buffalo, now Shakir plays that role, so that can be a chess piece for Steichen. It took a lot to get Rice on the same page as Mahomes, he put in the work and picked Kelce and Mahomes' brains constantly as to what they expect when they see certain formations and how he can get the ball by sometimes breaking off routes like Kelce. Otherwise, Andy Reid's offenses are notorious for not being friendly to rookie wideouts. It could be like Elijah Moore traded from Jets to Browns. Might not be a huge upgrade but useful chess piece.

I just don't see Ballard pony up another $20 mil. to sign another WR, there in lies the issue. The trade value is actually decent for both teams to agree to. Ballard might just want to not hamstring the team by having 2 WR contracts expire around the same time on top of both being north of $20 mil.

OK @Shive @Superman @shasta519 @OhioColt what were your evaluations of Skyy Moore when he was in the draft? Do you think he’s a good buy low candidate for a 6th or 7th rounder? Not sure if he’s available but just wanted to hear your thoughts.

Tyler Boyd is getting interest from the Steelers, Chiefs and Jets, so their 3 WR plans probably get renewed in the draft.

This should get plenty of support, IMO because a lot of playoff games get decided then. I do wonder if they’ll try it just for the regular season first. This might also mean that the refs might swallow their whistles more in response giving the team that plays D in the last 2 minutes an advantage.

He sent a fax that wasn’t received (Faxgate) j/k

Bills signing Curtis Samuel sped things for Chiefs:

It’s looking like the next domino to fall

If that means Brian Thomas Jr. or Rome Odunze falls to us, I’d be fine with that too