NFL 2024 Season

[purbeast0]

omfg, there are actual consequences for referees?

BREAKING: The NFL has fired referee Clete Blakeman, who officiated the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, after an investigation found he shared a sports betting account with a professional poker player who bet on football, per FO

The NFL has officially terminated veteran referee Clete Blakeman following an internal investigation that uncovered his connection to a sports betting account

batmalitemedia.com

I can't find any real sources for this info, I'm willing to bet this is not a true story.

 

[KLin]

Yea looks like a bullshit news site.

 

[KMFJD]

yeah the nfl is way too in bed with sports betting to let that get out in the open

 

[purbeast0]

yeah the nfl is way too in bed with sports betting to let that get out in the open

I dunno I think they WOULD let it get out if true. The NBA is in bed with sports betting big time and there have been some stories about players and refs in the NBA that were public.

 

[KMFJD]

yeah that's true about the NBA

 

[KMFJD]

The Athletic (@theathletic.bsky.social)

SOURCES: The New York Giants have interest in Aaron Rodgers and have been discussing the possibility all week, per @diannarussini.bsky.social.

bsky.app

Fraudgers to the Giants?

 

[manly]

Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams

The Rams and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that keeps the quarterback in Los Angeles.

www.espn.com

Seems like Stafford wanted to break into the $50M/year club, but couldn't find any takers.
But he almost assuredly was able to squeeze out some extra money (and guarantees) from the Rams.
At least for now, they will postpone a complete tear-it-down rebuild.

 

[MrSquished]

The Athletic (@theathletic.bsky.social)

SOURCES: The New York Giants have interest in Aaron Rodgers and have been discussing the possibility all week, per @diannarussini.bsky.social.

bsky.app

Fraudgers to the Giants?

If the Giants sign Kaaron Rodgers I will renounce the entire fucking organization until Mara sells it.

 

[JujuFish]

If the Giants sign Kaaron Rodgers I will renounce the entire fucking organization until Mara sells it.

Look on the bright side. At some point, you  have to hit rock bottom. Then there's nowhere to go but up, right?

...right?

...Heh. Poor Giants.

 

[jpiniero]

If the Giants sign Kaaron Rodgers I will renounce the entire fucking organization until Mara sells it.

Cousins maybe?

 

[Muadib]

Cousins maybe?

I miss him so in Vikings land. I didn't really follow him while he was with Atlanta though.

 

[KLin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895984714902880628

Good luck, Deebo.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Hell of a player to get for a fifth round pick. That's nuts.

 

[manly]

Hell of a player to get for a fifth round pick. That's nuts.

NFL trades are weird like this. Basically the Niners are getting rid of the rest of his contract; they even have to eat a $30M dead cap charge this season. Draft capital is incredibly value in the NFL, although I don't know what a 5th rounder is really worth (front offices have studied this stuff to death since the Jimmy Johnson days).

Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns had to give up a basket of first round picks for Bradley Beal. Amidst a nightmare season, Beal is no longer even starting.

 

[KMFJD]

he had one great season and had another that was good with 1100 all purpose yards....

it about tracks as far as the recent wr trades go

Deebo Samuel = 5th
Mike Williams = 5th
DeAndre Hopkins = 5th
Jerry Jeudy = 5th + 6th
Jonathan Mingo + 7th = 4th
Davante Adams = 3rd
Jahan Dotson + 5th = 3rd + 7th + 7th
Stefon Diggs + 5th + 6th = 2nd

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

NFL trades are weird like this. Basically the Niners are getting rid of the rest of his contract; they even have to eat a $30M dead cap charge this season. Draft capital is incredibly value in the NFL, although I don't know what a 5th rounder is really worth (front offices have studied this stuff to death since the Jimmy Johnson days).

Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns had to give up a basket of first round picks for Bradley Beal. Amidst a nightmare season, Beal is no longer even starting.

No doubt. So many bad contracts in the league right now. It makes these players worthless on the trade market.

5th rounders are usually rotational players at best. Niners gave up Deebo for a 7th o lineman, or linebacker. A special teams guy.

 

[KLin]

Poor Davante

Jets expected to release Davante Adams if they can't work out trade

 

[manly]

No doubt. So many bad contracts in the league right now. It makes these players worthless on the trade market.

5th rounders are usually rotational players at best. Niners gave up Deebo for a 7th o lineman, or linebacker. A special teams guy.

I don't know what an average 5th rounder is worth, but there's still value there. Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant and Tom Brady was also a late round pick. Yes, they are massive outliers but there are gems all over a draft board.

But mainly the Niners just wanted to get out of the contract of a disgruntled player who's had some injury woes. The peak years for non QBs can seem relatively short, esp. for someone who plays a physical style like Deebo. Although he's mainly a WR and paid like one, he has some of the wear and tear of a running back. I don't think his contract numbers are even that bad (compared to the top paid WRs); it's just "what have you done for me lately?"

 

[KMFJD]

Deebo is basically on a 1 year deal at the moment (last year is voided) and will be paid 15 million (cap hit is 30 million though)

 

[thestrangebrew1]

The 9es recently have done pretty well drafting in the late rounds. We'll take a hit on the cap, and you can't replace Deebo, but if we can get another pick to address our needs, especially if Juan and Pearsall play to their potential this year, we may be alright. We need O & D line to stop the run and protect our soon to be very rich QB. I think with Dan Quinn, Deebo is going to be a fine addition to a potentially scary Commanders team.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Thanks @KMFJD didn't realize he just had a year left on his deal. Deebo probably plans to test the open market next year to get top dollar.

Related, I found this article that aggregated pro-bowl players by draft round. There is a huge drop-off after the first round. Basically, there are three tiers -- the 1st round, then 2-3rd rounds, then 4+.

The Success of Drafted NFL Players vs. Undrafted Free Agents | Endava

Are players selected during the NFL Draft more successful than undrafted free agents? We crunched the numbers in this blog to find out.

www.endava.com

 

[KLin]

The 9es recently have done pretty well drafting in the late rounds. We'll take a hit on the cap, and you can't replace Deebo, but if we can get another pick to address our needs, especially if Juan and Pearsall play to their potential this year, we may be alright. We need O & D line to stop the run and protect our soon to be very rich QB. I think with Dan Quinn, Deebo is going to be a fine addition to a potentially scary Commanders team.

I sent a couple of autographed cards of Jauan and Ricky to PSA in anticipation of them having kick ass seasons this year.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

I sent a couple of autographed cards of Jauan and Ricky to PSA in anticipation of them having kick ass seasons this year.

I'm not familiar with PSA, is it in auction place?

 

[KLin]

I'm not familiar with PSA, is it in auction place?

They grade collectibles, including trading cards. They're the most popular grading service at the moment. SGC and BGS are competitors.

 

[JujuFish]

Basically, there are three tiers -- the 1st round, then 2-3rd rounds, then 4+.

Probably not coincidentally, this lines up exactly with the draft days. Day 1 is round 1, day 2 is rounds 2 and 3, and day 3 is the rest.