How about Eric Decker? Signs with Titans

[RamFan503]

I'd take him on his current deal. It's not guaranteed, so we could cut him if he's not the same player. If he is, he's worth every penny imo.

If he hits FA, my fear would be that he'll demand guaranteed money at only a modest discount in terms of APY.

Wait. So we could take him, and if he doesn't warrant a place on the 53, we can cut him with no dead money or cap hit?

I guess I didn't catch that. Doesn't that only apply if he is cut already?

 

[jrry32]

Wait. So we could take him, and if he doesn't warrant a place on the 53, we can cut him with no dead money or cap hit?

I guess I didn't catch that. Doesn't that only apply if he is cut already?

If we trade for him, yes. We can cut him with no dead money. If we sign him, he'll likely want guaranteed money. So it's better in that scenario to trade for him if we can give up next to nothing.

 

[jrry32]

Welker's first year in Denver was not impressive. Time will tell what Decker can be, the hip is what worries me most about him.

He had 10 receiving TDs. That was at 32 years old.

 

[RamFan503]

If we trade for him, yes. We can cut him with no dead money. If we sign him, he'll likely want guaranteed money. So it's better in that scenario to trade for him if we can give up next to nothing.

What do you consider next to nothing? I'm not arguing for or against. Just curious.

 

[jrry32]

What do you consider next to nothing? I'm not arguing for or against. Just curious.

7th round pick or a pick swap (like our 5th for their 6th + Decker or something like that).

 

[RamFan503]

7th round pick or a pick swap (like our 5th for their 6th + Decker or something like that).

Still not convinced he is a sure upgrade but I reserve the right to change that assessment if we pull the trigger.

 

[dieterbrock]

7th round pick or a pick swap (like our 5th for their 6th + Decker or something like that).

If the Jets are cutting him or trading him for CAP relief, how is the team that picks him up not suffering the same CAP hit that the Jets are absolved of?

 

[jrry32]

If the Jets are cutting him or trading him for CAP relief, how is the team that picks him up not suffering the same CAP hit that the Jets are absolved of?

They are...if he makes the roster. The Jets eat all the dead money remaining in his contract when they trade or cut him.

 

[Prime Time]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/06/12/jets-give-up-on-trade-will-release-eric-decker/

Jets give up on trade, will release Eric Decker
Posted by Michael David Smith on June 12, 2017

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The Jets couldn’t find anyone to take Eric Decker’s $7.25 million salary. So they’ll cut him loose.

Decker will be released, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. That comes after the Jets tried to trade Decker but couldn’t find any teams willing to take on his contract unless the Jets would pay some of his salary. The Jets didn’t want to do that, so that ended trade discussions.

The 30-year-old Decker played in just three games before a shoulder injury ended his season last year, catching nine passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns. He’s expected to be healthy and ready to go this season.

Now the only question is where he’ll play next. After four years with the Broncos and three with the Jets, he’s free to try to find a new team. Unfortunately for him, he’ll have to settle for less than $7.25 million this season.

 

[InnovatedMind]

It's our time now boys!!! Let's make some moves!!!

 

[A.J. Hicks]

I honestly think he'd be a great addition to our team. I also think there is no way we even entertain the idea.

 

[InnovatedMind]

I honestly think he'd be a great addition to our team. I also think there is no way we even entertain the idea.

Why?

 

[dieterbrock]

Why?

Because where are you going with a broken down WR who is going to eat cap space when you have a stable of young colts that need the reps/PT to show what they got

If the Rams weren't in on Maclin, there's no way they are in on Decker

 

[A.J. Hicks]

Why?

12 receivers on the roster. Woods is our leader. We don't have the money. Mcvay has already set his culture standards and is pushing these young guys to it.

I just don't think we do

 

[InnovatedMind]

Because where are you going with a broken down WR who is going to eat cap space when you have a stable of young colts that need the reps/PT to show what they got

If the Rams weren't in on Maclin, there's no way they are in on Decker

Comparing Decker to Maclin (WHO IS a broken down receiver) is a little absurd... Also, to think he won't lead our receivers, is also absurd.

 

[dieterbrock]

Comparing Decker to Maclin (WHO IS a broken down receiver) is a little absurd... Also, to think he won't lead our receivers, is also absurd.

You think Maclin is in worse shape physically then Decker?

 

[InnovatedMind]

You think Maclin is in worse shape physically then Decker?

No.

I think Maclin has a more extensive injury HISTORY and gets hurt MORE OFTEN than Decker.

 

[dieterbrock]

No.

I think Maclin has a more extensive injury HISTORY and gets hurt MORE OFTEN than Decker.

Maclin has missed 10 games in his entire 7 year career and is 29 years old. Decker missed 13 games last year alone due to 2 injuries that require season ending surgery and is 30 years old.
Not sure what your definition of broken down is but it certainly defies logic

 

[InnovatedMind]

Maclin has missed 10 games in his entire 7 year career and is 29 years old. Decker missed 13 games last year alone due to 2 injuries that require season ending surgery and is 30 years old.
Not sure what your definition of broken down is but it certainly defies logic

Maclin also plays hurt which limits him. He may be "OUT THERE" but it was mostly as a decoy when he was hurt.

You present a strawman because technically he's missed less games but only because he played hurt and the coaches used him as a decoy a lot of the times.

Maclin gets random, nicked-up injuries all the time. They always limit him.

We'll agree to disagree.

 

[dieterbrock]

Maclin also plays hurt which limits him. He may be "OUT THERE" but it was mostly as a decoy when he was hurt.

You present a strawman because technically he's missed less games but only because he played hurt and the coaches used him as a decoy a lot of the times.

Maclin gets random, nicked-up injuries all the time. They always limit him.

We'll agree to disagree.

But he's on the field. Its the NFL, all guys play hurt.
How is that a strawman??