OFFICIAL 2020 cuts, trades, and more

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1237759037317484544

 

[FrantikRam]

Careful what you wish for, you might get it. Kickers aren’t valuable until you’re someone like the Bears. $4.4 mil is probably going to be average money after new cba is signed.

Pineiro: 23/28
Zuerlein: 24/33

Rams had a bigger kicking issue last year than the Bears.

 

[OldSchool]

He was a good p,Ayer but declined sharply in re ent years. Texans fans loved him but say this is deserved and expected.


View: https://twitter.com/houstontexans/status/1237781852288671744?s=21

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1237769507600568321?s=09

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/troyrenck/status/1237785528683991040?s=21

 

[Psycho_X]

Pineiro: 23/28
Zuerlein: 24/33

Rams had a bigger kicking issue last year than the Bears.

Was referring to Bears plights before this past season.

 

[Loyal]

God I'm bored. The Rams better NEVER miss the playoffs again! (shut up, @flv )

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1237811020057530368



View: https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1237813767662075904

 

[OldSchool]

And don’t count on any starter caliber IOL going for less than $15 million aav. Sheriff, Glagow and Thuney just to name a few are all getting paid.

 

[RamDino]

I'll say one thing, the Rams are going to have one of the least-expensive O-lines in the league this year. And that's not a bad thing, considering their issues with the cap.

 

[wolfdogg]

And don’t count on any starter caliber IOL going for less than $15 million aav. Sheriff, Glagow and Thuney just to name a few are all getting paid.

Denvers McGovern had zero penalties and gave up one sack last year with a 72 rating. Ive seen new contract estimates between 8 and 10 mil and hes also played guard.

 

[OldSchool]

Denvers McGovern had zero penalties and gave up one sack last year with a 72 rating. Ive seen new contract estimates between 8 and 10 mil and hes also played guard.

Probably light but yes he’s good and will get paid. He and Sakura are the only free agent starting centers under 30 and both are very good.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1237870308729606150?s=21

 

[Ram65]

Denvers McGovern had zero penalties and gave up one sack last year with a 72 rating. Ive seen new contract estimates between 8 and 10 mil and hes also played guard.

Probably light but yes he’s good and will get paid. He and Sakura are the only free agent starting centers under 30 and both are very good.

I thought he would be more in the 6 to 8 Million range but, I guess not. An interesting article calling for 10-11 Million which is a lot.

Should the Broncos try to re-sign Connor McGovern?

How much will it take for the Denver Broncos to keep center Connor McGovern on the roster in 2020 and beyond?

www.milehighreport.com

Free Agent Profile: Connor McGovern
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How much will it take for the Denver Broncos to keep center Connor McGovern on the roster in 2020 and beyond?
By Tim Lynch@TimLynch1978 Jan 16, 2020, 3:11pm MST

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Connor McGovern has been an anchor on the Denver Broncos offensive line the last two seasons, while the spots next to him have been revolving doors. That kind of stability as the team looks to continue building their offensive line is going to be key, but McGovern heads into the 2020 offseason slated to become an unrestricted free agent.
Should the Broncos pursue McGovern and try to maintain some continuity on their offensive line as Drew Lock enters his second NFL season?
What kind of contract could he get
This could get pricey for the Broncos. If we take the market value for a center like Matt Skura of the Baltimore Ravens, we could be looking somewhere near 4-yrs and $40 million for McGovern to stick around in Denver. In fact, you might want to bump that number up a little as McGovern ranks above Skura in some free agent rankings out there.
Skura finished with a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 68.7, while McGovern finished slight above at 71.9 if you need something with a grade. The fact of the matter is, the Broncos might need to pony upwards of $11 million a year to keep McGovern in the orange and blue.
Why the Broncos should sign him
Continuity and versatility.
The offensive line is definitely in flux as they work to bring that unit back to something that isn’t bottom in the league. Keeping McGovern on the roster would denote one less position they have to worry about heading into training camp and the regular season.
Also, the fact that McGovern can play guard opens up the possibility of flexing him back to that position if the need arose.
Why the Broncos shouldn’t sign him
Cost.

It’s tough to think Denver couldn’t just draft a center in the third or fourth rounds to replace McGovern and have it work out okay. Dropping $11 million a year on the center position just feels a bit too rich for a team trying to build a roster back into a contender.
This might be the toughest decision John Elway has to make this offseason in weighing the financial costs to the need for quality starters on the offensive line.
Final word
This one is tough. I feel like they could save money here by targeting a center in the middle rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, that would be a huge risk considering there isn’t much of an option at the position behind McGovern right now. His position versatility too is something that must be strongly consider as well.
Would you be comfortable with John Elway dropping $11 million a year on McGovern to lock down the center position for the next several years or should he spend those cap dollars elsewhere?
Poll
Should the Broncos try to re-sign Connor McGovern?
This poll is closed.

• 66%Yes
  (1239 votes)
  
  
• 34%No
  (631 votes)

 

[Ram65]

I have second thoughts about spending that much money on McGovern.

 

[dang]

$24m for 3 years. take it or leave it

 

[OldSchool]

I thought he would be more in the 6 to 8 Million range but, I guess not. An interesting article calling for 10-11 Million which is a lot.

Lets look at this table.

NFL Salary Cap Space | Over The Cap

NFL salary cap space estimates for all 32 teams

overthecap.com

Dolphins, Bucs, Giants, Browns, Texans, Redskins (especially if they lose Sherff), Broncos (they have 2 or 3 free agents on the OLine), Chargers, Jets, Bengals, Seahawks, Eagles, Cards all have $40 million or more and can use a center and more along the OLine. Proven starters in the interior of the OLine when the majority of the league feels they need to improve their OLine play and have cap space? I mean anything is possible but I wouldn't hold my breath that these guys will sign cheaply.

 

[CGI_Ram]

all have $40 million or more

Yep. The rollover cap has created this type of “power buyer” teams.... meaning IF THEY WANT a player they have the out-buying power of bankrolled cap space.