Does the Falcons have the money to give Lamar a contract for 5 years that is fully guaranteed very much similar to Massage Watson's contract with the Browns?
Also, the article mentioned that it will also open a window for the superbowl for the Falcons if they can trade for Lamar? Is this real? I am shaking my head. The Dolphins might have a bigger window for the superbowl with Lamar, I reckon.
I am not so sure Lamar will be available as the Ravens can always put the exclusive franchise tag on him and if the negotiations fail he will still have to play for the Ravens, however if Lamar wants out he could follow the formula that Kirk Cousins used to get out from the Commanders and receive the tag on consecutive years and by the third year the tag becomes so expensive the Ravens will have to let him go and only receive compensatory picks instead of actually trading for him.Also, the article mentioned that it will also open a window for the superbowl for the Falcons if they can trade for Lamar? Is this real? I am shaking my head. The Dolphins might have a bigger window for the superbowl with Lamar, I reckon.
This is the only way I see Lamar opening a SB window for any team other than the Ravens, because if a trade has to take place for him to play at any other team then not only they will have to pay the huge salary of Lamar, severely limiting the option of bringing free agents, but a trade for him at minimum will entail 3 first round picks and this will limit the amount of talent which can be brought on the draft too.
I could see that happening too. The problem is that franchise tag is so front heavy. Who knows what happens but that's probably the best scenario for everyone. Let's not ignore Lamar does get hurt and laying pit a $300 contract for a guy who can easily miss a quarter or half the games would wreck your squad. That cap is tough and expensive quarterbacks tend to constrain teams to not being able to get people around them. I'd steer clear if I was atlanta to be honest.
Yeah but the problem is if you don't seize on an opportunity to get a..lets say..top 10 quarterback, they may be playing musical chairs for decades (or even worse, for a century like the Chicago Bears went through lol).
The falcons have some nice offense weapons in Pitts and London, then on top of that they get an even better weaopon back next year in Calvin Ridley...might be smart to try and go after Rodgers. Though if I were him, the Jets are currently a more desirable location. Either way, both teams are better than the Packers with Rodgers on them.
We've all talked about XFL and the other leagues. Randomly came across this Chad Johnson "Ochocinco" video..didn't realize he played in the CFL. Here he talks about what I had mentioned before, how legit the Candian League is (just found it pretty interesting) - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6S7fUTqsASQ?reload=9&feature=share
