The CBA was designed to prevent this. But it seems both sides have made offset language the new negotiating point.
New York Jets Select Sam Darnold, USC
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The CBA was designed to prevent this. But it seems both sides have made offset language the new negotiating point.
The worst part is, Sexton represents two other first round QBs who are already in camp, one picked above Darnold (Mayfield) and one below him (Allen). Both were in camp, on time, and had no problem accepting the teams' offsets and guarantees.
Yet Sexton feels the need to hurt Sam and the Jets by making his grand stand on offsets and guaranteed money here.
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Cleveland and Buffalo markets are smaller and aren't likely to try n save just n case those aren't the guys long term...
I get why the Jets Front Office is trying to protect themselves a bit, because there is that slight chance that Darnold may NOT be the guy... And to give him nearly a full guaranteed contract could hinder the Jets down the road... I think it is more about the offsets, for the team to recoup some guarantees and Sexton doesn't want to do that in a big market team especially the Jets whom have a history of poor decisions at this position, maybe Sexton also sees Darnold as a what if prospect and wants to make sure the money is there no matter what...
I dunno, I don't care the longer Darnold is not in camp the better chance for Bridgewater to have to unseat McCown as the starter...
To me, offsets protect a team from a player double-dipping if he underperforms for that team.
I get that, but end of the day there is a greedy agent trying to stick it to the Jets... To make a name for himself but in reality all he is doing is putting his client behind the 8 ball...
His agency may want to step in and help their client before he becomes a former client...
Its the risk you take when you take a player that high. The Jets need to get him in camp.
you have to figure out why it was okay that the other two QBs that are represented by this same company were able to sign on the dotted line so quickly (oh yeah they spoke up and handled their business) but Darnold is being fucked by this asshole agent (or is he?)...
the Jets aren't likely to give up on Sam after ponying up 3 second round picks to move up even tho they were hoping for one of the others to be there figuring Sam D was suppose to be the top one off the board... then the miracle happened that Baker went first yet out of the three he should of been the one with all the offsets written in since the Browns go through QBs like water...
just has to make you wonder what is the deal from the agent as the player we drafted literally stated he wants to be with the team practicing and competing possibly for the starting job this year but now his agent is hindering his opportunity and it is a shame...
the Jets aren't likely to give up on Sam after ponying up 3 second round picks to move up even tho they were hoping for one of the others to be there figuring Sam D was suppose to be the top one off the board... then the miracle happened that Baker went first yet out of the three he should of been the one with all the offsets written in since the Browns go through QBs like water...
just has to make you wonder what is the deal from the agent as the player we drafted literally stated he wants to be with the team practicing and competing possibly for the starting job this year but now his agent is hindering his opportunity and it is a shame...
Delivery : Bring in Fed-ex to work with his speed
Ball Security: Bring in Brinks
Playbook Get him the 2018 edition of QB for idiots.
Look we need to see this guy play before we put a cape on him. I hope the Cards & jets got it right but I am not betting the farm on it yet.
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I am guessing he is doing well in camp. If he wasn't, there would be hourly articles on ESPN, PFT, and in the local tabloids about him being a bust. Their silence suggests he's doing well.
He is going to be a good one. Finally have a franchise QB if the Jets don't screw it up.
Sack, You and I have gone to battle with QB threads in the past and your current post NAILS it on what is going on with our young gun signal caller ! The endless articles on Tebow, Sanchez and Geno Smith. The media thrived on it. Yet as far as Darnold, it has made a once hated columnist in Manish Mehta likeable to read.
I actually believe management hit it right. Of course we have to wait and see, but watching success stories from embattled franchises hit on QBs to change their fortunes has made us all a bit jealous in waiting. Though if this is the guy, the procrastination was well worth it.
We have had our disagreements, but in this, our opinions are definitely in sync.
I really hope so. The franchise is due for one of their QB moves to finally pan out.
I have little doubt that Darnold will be a good NFL QB, and will be here a long time. The only question is how close he is to being the starter. If he plays well in the preseason, just go with him. He’ll make some rookie mistakes, but he’ll be that much closer to having the necessary experience to succeed.
I just hope the fans cut him a little slack if he does have some growing pains.
Agreed.
It's time the Jets of the AFC East has a QB that the other teams fear. Lived through the Marino years, the Jim Kelly years and the Brady years.
It would be extremely nice to finally have a franchise QB that other teams fans have to live through.
Please let this kid pan out, he is off to a very good start.
We’re due. We are so due.
Any fan who has been through all the years of mediocrity with this team, especially at the QB position, deserves a franchise QB. I have never been this excited about a NY Jets QB in my lifetime. I’ve been a fan for over 30 years.
so, we got a talented kid who just turned 21, who already takes his craft very seriously..
speaking of him turning 21?? remember when asked if he plans on hanging out for his birthday & maybe having a beer or two?? darnold said something like, "probably not.. i'll probably stay in & study my playbook like i do every night.."
very encouraging stuff..
go jets..
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