Blake Bortles signs an extension

[OldSchool]

It seems the Jags are happy with their QB but not so happy they gave him good money.


View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/967556260974465024


That guaranteed money ranks below some QB's including Goff and Wentz on their rookie deals.

 

[shovelpass]

I guess that removes JAX from the Cousins pool.

 

[yrba1]

The headline of Bortles and extension sounds foolish but the way it's structured looks like the Jags are gonna spend draft capital on a QB to groom while Bortles mans the front. Looks like an optimal deal overall as it'll allow the Jags to keep their nucleus on defense intact once their rookie contracts are up

 

[jrry32]

I expect the Jaguars gave themselves an easy out. Bortles is still young. It's worth seeing if he continues to improve.

 

[Legatron4]

I expect the Jaguars gave themselves an easy out. Bortles is still young. It's worth seeing if he continues to improve.

Bortles is a fine QB. Obviously he proved he can lead them deep into the playoffs. If not for the refs, he would have been in a superbowl.

 

[Loyal]

lol....I'm so glad we don't have that guy...

 

[JRobinson]

Wow

 

[Young Ram]

Bortles is a fine QB. Obviously he proved he can lead them deep into the playoffs. If not for the refs, he would have been in a superbowl.

Man stop blaming the refs. The jags played scared in the second half. If they would have played like they did in the first half they would have won. Blame the Jags coaching staff.

 

[fearsomefour]

If I could come back I would back as a C+ NFL QB with bionic knees.
Low expectations and huge checks.

 

[Prime Time]

@OldSchool

Deleted your Marcus Peters tweets. Wrong thread.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/24/the-2018-starting-quarterbacks-ranked-by-apy/

The 2018 starting quarterbacks, ranked by APY
Posted by Mike Florio on February 24, 2018

The three-year deal with a base value of $54 million gives Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles an average of $18 million per year. That sounds good in isolation, but it puts him near the bottom of all NFL starting quarterbacks not constrained by a slotted rookie deal.

Here’s the list of 2018 starters by annual average, with actual numbers for those with contracts and projected numbers for those who will still be signed.

1. Kirk Cousins: $29 million per year (projected). The number could go higher depending on the number of suitors and the zeal with which they pursue him.

2. Drew Brees: $28 million per year. Whether he signs with the Saints or someone else, Brees always has gotten paid handsomely. As he should. If the Saints want to keep him, they’ll possibly need to match or beat the package given to the guy who has started seven largely inconsequential games.

3. Jimmy Garoppolo: $27.5 million per year. The highest paid player in the NFL won’t be the highest paid for long. He may not be in the top five for long.

4. Matthew Stafford: $27 million. He’ll have another chance to get to the top of the market when he signs his fourth big-money, multi-year NFL contract in a few years.

5. Derek Carr: $25 million. If the Raiders hadn’t signed him last year, the Raiders would be faced with a fascinating decision. Keep Carr or pursue someone like Cousins, most recently coached by Jon Gruden’s younger brother?

6. Andrew Luck: $24.594 million. He hasn’t done much to earn his money, but that should change this year.

7. Joe Flacco: $22.133 million. But for a crippling cap hit, the Ravens would be considering replacing the Super Bowl MVP from five years ago.

8. Aaron Rodgers: $22 million. When it’s all said and done, he’ll be north of $30 million.

9. Russell Wilson: $21.9 million. He’s already overdue for a new deal.

10. Ben Roethlisberger: $21.85 million. The Steelers have mentioned the possibility of an extension. As more and more quarterbacks get paid, Roethlisbeger may demand one.

11. Alex Smith: $21.7 million. Combining a four-year, $94 million extension with a 2018 salary of $14.5 million puts Smith on the fringe of the top 10.

12. Eli Manning: $21 million. A middle-of-the-pack quarterback has nearly middle-of-the-pack pay.

13. Philip Rivers: $20.812 million. Dollar for dollar one of the biggest bargains in the league.

14. Cam Newton: $20.76 million. The new Carolina owner’s first order of business should be to address Newton’s deal.

15. Matt Ryan: $20.75 million. The 2016 league MVP is grossly underpaid.

16. Case Keenum: $20 million (projected). That’s 10 times what he made a year ago.

17. Ryan Tannehill: $19.25 million. And now you know why the Dolphins aren’t rushing to get rid of him.

18. A.J. McCarron: $19 million (projected). Not bad for a guy with four career starts.

19. Blake Bortles: $18 million. Kind of puts it the new contract in perspective, doesn’t it?

20. Andy Dalton: $16 million. The Red Rifle may be looking for more green, soon.

21. Tyrod Taylor: $15.25 million. Whether he plays for the Bills or someone else, it’s a pretty good deal.

22. Tom Brady: $15 million. Fake Don Yee was right.

23. Mitch Trubisky: $7.258 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 2 pick.

24. Jared Goff: $6.984 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2016, as the No. 1 pick.

25. Carson Wentz: $6.669 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2016, as the No. 2 pick.

26. Jameis Winston: $6.337 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2015, as the No. 1 pick.

27. Marcus Mariota: $6.053 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2015, as the No. 2 pick.

28. Patrick Mahomes: $4.1 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 10 pick.

29. Deshaun Watson: $3.463 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 12 pick.

The list doesn’t include 32 quarterbacks, given the possibility that one or more rookie quarterbacks will be Week One starters. Wild cards include Sam Bradford, Josh McCown, and Nick Foles, any of whom could also be starting when the season begins.

 

[wolfdogg]

Bortles is a fine QB. Obviously he proved he can lead them deep into the playoffs. If not for the refs, he would have been in a superbowl.

As soon as Blake got that delay of game penalty I winced because I had the feeling it would cost them. The penalty negated a first down in fg territory where they could have run out the clock and either scored a td or at least a fg. Instead the penalty led to a punt and the patriots using the last few minutes to score a td. As this 10 point turnaround was happening I said, well, the mother fucking patsies are back in the Superbowl. Thanks for nothin Jax.

I do think its a good extension for both Blake and the jags though. I think it was smart for Blake to not overreach with the base while getting good incentives.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Bortles, Winston, Tannehill, Mariota...

I am SO glad these guys are not our QB. I mean they aren’t bad... instead good enough to tease you.... but not good enough to be in the upper echelon.

Forever stuck wondering if they should be upgraded... but good enough to convince yourself to keep them.

 

[snackdaddy]

I suppose this means they still believe in him. But the way the coach called the game in the AFC title games says something different.

 

[Ram65]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/blake-bortles-14412/

5 Million dead money if cut in 2020.

He showed some growth throwing and running last year. Only four years in the league so he could still get better. Good deal for both sides.

 

[FaulkSF]

Bortles looked decent in the playoffs. If the deal was based on his first few seasons of play, this is a page torn out of the Jeff Fisher play not to lose and hope your team wins 13-9.

 

[den-the-coach]

The Jags Head Coach Doug Marone and OC Nathaniel Hackett should of had more confidence in Bortles against the Patriots. I always liked Bortles because of his legs. I realize many will debate me on QB's with the ability to run a bit, but IMO, that puts more pressure on the defense. Joe Montana could run and Tom Brady early could run too, just enough to move the chains.

Overall the Jags had truly no other course of action, but I'm betting they take somebody like a Luke Falk of Washington State or Chase Litton of We Are Marshall.

 

[fearsomefour]

@OldSchool

Deleted your Marcus Peters tweets. Wrong thread.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/24/the-2018-starting-quarterbacks-ranked-by-apy/

The 2018 starting quarterbacks, ranked by APY
Posted by Mike Florio on February 24, 2018

The three-year deal with a base value of $54 million gives Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles an average of $18 million per year. That sounds good in isolation, but it puts him near the bottom of all NFL starting quarterbacks not constrained by a slotted rookie deal.

Here’s the list of 2018 starters by annual average, with actual numbers for those with contracts and projected numbers for those who will still be signed.

1. Kirk Cousins: $29 million per year (projected). The number could go higher depending on the number of suitors and the zeal with which they pursue him.

2. Drew Brees: $28 million per year. Whether he signs with the Saints or someone else, Brees always has gotten paid handsomely. As he should. If the Saints want to keep him, they’ll possibly need to match or beat the package given to the guy who has started seven largely inconsequential games.

3. Jimmy Garoppolo: $27.5 million per year. The highest paid player in the NFL won’t be the highest paid for long. He may not be in the top five for long.

4. Matthew Stafford: $27 million. He’ll have another chance to get to the top of the market when he signs his fourth big-money, multi-year NFL contract in a few years.

5. Derek Carr: $25 million. If the Raiders hadn’t signed him last year, the Raiders would be faced with a fascinating decision. Keep Carr or pursue someone like Cousins, most recently coached by Jon Gruden’s younger brother?

6. Andrew Luck: $24.594 million. He hasn’t done much to earn his money, but that should change this year.

7. Joe Flacco: $22.133 million. But for a crippling cap hit, the Ravens would be considering replacing the Super Bowl MVP from five years ago.

8. Aaron Rodgers: $22 million. When it’s all said and done, he’ll be north of $30 million.

9. Russell Wilson: $21.9 million. He’s already overdue for a new deal.

10. Ben Roethlisberger: $21.85 million. The Steelers have mentioned the possibility of an extension. As more and more quarterbacks get paid, Roethlisbeger may demand one.

11. Alex Smith: $21.7 million. Combining a four-year, $94 million extension with a 2018 salary of $14.5 million puts Smith on the fringe of the top 10.

12. Eli Manning: $21 million. A middle-of-the-pack quarterback has nearly middle-of-the-pack pay.

13. Philip Rivers: $20.812 million. Dollar for dollar one of the biggest bargains in the league.

14. Cam Newton: $20.76 million. The new Carolina owner’s first order of business should be to address Newton’s deal.

15. Matt Ryan: $20.75 million. The 2016 league MVP is grossly underpaid.

16. Case Keenum: $20 million (projected). That’s 10 times what he made a year ago.

17. Ryan Tannehill: $19.25 million. And now you know why the Dolphins aren’t rushing to get rid of him.

18. A.J. McCarron: $19 million (projected). Not bad for a guy with four career starts.

19. Blake Bortles: $18 million. Kind of puts it the new contract in perspective, doesn’t it?

20. Andy Dalton: $16 million. The Red Rifle may be looking for more green, soon.

21. Tyrod Taylor: $15.25 million. Whether he plays for the Bills or someone else, it’s a pretty good deal.

22. Tom Brady: $15 million. Fake Don Yee was right.

23. Mitch Trubisky: $7.258 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 2 pick.

24. Jared Goff: $6.984 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2016, as the No. 1 pick.

25. Carson Wentz: $6.669 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2016, as the No. 2 pick.

26. Jameis Winston: $6.337 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2015, as the No. 1 pick.

27. Marcus Mariota: $6.053 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2015, as the No. 2 pick.

28. Patrick Mahomes: $4.1 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 10 pick.

29. Deshaun Watson: $3.463 million. Slotted rookie deal from 2017, as the No. 12 pick.

The list doesn’t include 32 quarterbacks, given the possibility that one or more rookie quarterbacks will be Week One starters. Wild cards include Sam Bradford, Josh McCown, and Nick Foles, any of whom could also be starting when the season begins.

Enjoy that low Goff salary while we can.
I would try to make sure the year before Goff is resigned (assuming he will be and that the rules don't change) to make sure there is a decent amount of "roll over" cap money to front load the hell out of that deal. A huge first year with roll over cap room and a lesser number for the rest of the deal.

 

[fearsomefour]

The Jags Head Coach Doug Marone and OC Nathaniel Hackett should of had more confidence in Bortles against the Patriots. I always liked Bortles because of his legs. I realize many will debate me on QB's with the ability to run a bit, but IMO, that puts more pressure on the defense. Joe Montana could run and Tom Brady early could run too, just enough to move the chains.

Overall the Jags had truly no other course of action, but I'm betting they take somebody like a Luke Falk of Washington State or Chase Litton of We Are Marshall.

The most insightful thing during that game was Romo begging the Jags to run their best 3rd down pass play on first down late in the game.
Set up second and short. Bortles can flourish there. Setting him up for 3rd and long with predictable runs and Bortles just can't function in that situation. Played out exactly as Romo said.

 

[Prime Time]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-first-round-picks-will-get-bigger-contracts/

Bortles is first, but several 2014 first-round picks will get bigger contracts
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 25, 2018

When Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles signed with the Jaguars on Saturday, he became the first member of the 2014 class of first-round draft picks to sign a second contract with his team. He won’t be the last.

Several first-round picks from 2014 will get even bigger deals on their second contracts. The class of 2014 is heading into its fifth year, and we look below at each of the 2014 first-round picks whose fifth-year options were picked up:

Jadeveon Clowney: The first overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft is set to make $13.8 million this year, and he has lived up to his promise enough that he’ll be one of the highest-paid players in the NFL when he gets his second contract.

Khalil Mack: The Raiders chose to prioritize locking up their 2014 second-round pick, Derek Carr, first. But they should prioritize getting Mack done soon. He heads into 2018 set to make $13.8 million.

Jake Matthews: The Falcons’ left tackle is set to make $12.5 million this season.

Mike Evans: The Buccaneers and Evans haven’t started talking about an extension. This year he’ll make $13.3 million.

Anthony Barr: Barr was chosen to his third consecutive Pro Bowl this year and is under contract with the Vikings for $12.3 million this year.

Eric Ebron: Although he’s been a disappointment for the Lions, they picked up his $8.25 million fifth-year option. It remains to be seen whether the Lions will want to keep him around.

Taylor Lewan: The Titans’ left tackle is still a good deal at $9.3 million this year. They’ll likely want to keep him signed to keep protecting Marcus Mariota‘s blind side for many more years.

Odell Beckham: He said last year that he wanted to be the highest-paid player in the league, but an injury-plagued 2017 season may force him to play for $8.5 million in 2018 and wait until 2019 to get a bigger deal.

Aaron Donald: One of the best players in the NFL, Donald is a bargain at $6.9 million. He held out last year, and this year he will certainly want to get paid what he’s worth.

Ryan Shazier: The focus for Shazier will be rehabbing from the serious spinal cord injury he suffered last season. His fifth-year option is guaranteed for injury, so he will receive his $8.5 million salary in 2018.

Zack Martin: The Cowboys want Martin to be part of their offensive line for many years to come. He’s set to make $9.3 million this year.

C.J. Mosley: When the Ravens picked up Mosley’s fifth-year option, coach John Harbaugh said Mosley would be part of the Ravens for many years. This year he’ll play for $8.7 million.

Ja'Wuan James: The Dolphins put James on injured reserve last year. This year he’s due $9.3 million.

Brandin Cooks: Traded from the Saints to the Patriots, Cooks is set to earn $8.5 million on his fifth-year option in New England.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: The Packers picked up the fifth-year option that pays Clinton-Dix $5.6 million this season.

Dee Ford: He’s set to play for the Chiefs for $8.7 million this season.

Darqueze Dennard: The Bengals are set to pay Dennard $8.5 million this season.

Jason Verrett: The Chargers are set to pay Verrett $8.5 million this season.

Deone Bucannon: The Cardinals are set to pay Bucannon $8.7 million this season.

Kelvin Benjamin: When the Bills acquired Benjamin in a trade with the Panthers, they also acquired his $8.5 million salary for 2018.

Jimmie Ward: The 49ers are set to pay Ward $8.5 million this season.

Bradley Roby: The Broncos are set to pay Roby $8.5 million this season.