They were the first band I remember having a light show.
If Donald comes back which game do you think/predict for his return to action
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AD has said before he will not come back mid season. It's either all season or not at all.
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AD has said before he will not come back mid season. It's either all season or not at all.
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i saw blue oyster cult at least 3 times in the 70's...
i actually saw them the tour before the lazer show was a part of their gig...
2cd time i saw them the lazer show was a big part of the gig...
all WAY before "don't fear the reaper... godzilla"
blue oyster cult was a constant touring show in the mid to late 70's...
swing auditorium san berdoo...
go rams
slo
added ps..... anyone remember robin trower
i actually saw them the tour before the lazer show was a part of their gig...
2cd time i saw them the lazer show was a big part of the gig...
all WAY before "don't fear the reaper... godzilla"
blue oyster cult was a constant touring show in the mid to late 70's...
swing auditorium san berdoo...
go rams
slo
added ps..... anyone remember robin trower
Not to be a wet blanket, but here’s something to think about.
This is a quote from a respected poster on another board named AlbaNYRam…
If AD comes back he will still be bound by the terms of his prior contract.
He had 1 year left on that deal for $30M. If he does come back, this year, next year, 10 years from now - it doesn't matter - it will be for 1 year, $30M (unless the Rams and Donald agree to renegotiate the terms).
A $30M salary is paid over the course of the season in 18 equal pay checks of $1.67M. I'm pretty sure if Donald came back week 13 he would get the final 6 paychecks for a total of $10M.
Back to me:
So, unless AD and Rams mutually agree to lesser price, this would be a heavy lift cap-wise for a one year thing.
Do you think AD would be inclined to accept a ‘pay cut’?
And which other Rams would be precluded due to cap restrictions?
It’s a risk-reward decision that must be made.
This is a quote from a respected poster on another board named AlbaNYRam…
If AD comes back he will still be bound by the terms of his prior contract.
He had 1 year left on that deal for $30M. If he does come back, this year, next year, 10 years from now - it doesn't matter - it will be for 1 year, $30M (unless the Rams and Donald agree to renegotiate the terms).
A $30M salary is paid over the course of the season in 18 equal pay checks of $1.67M. I'm pretty sure if Donald came back week 13 he would get the final 6 paychecks for a total of $10M.
Back to me:
So, unless AD and Rams mutually agree to lesser price, this would be a heavy lift cap-wise for a one year thing.
Do you think AD would be inclined to accept a ‘pay cut’?
And which other Rams would be precluded due to cap restrictions?
It’s a risk-reward decision that must be made.
Guarantees have to be removed from that price (if that includes them) as they have been paid to him during retirement.
El Chapo Jr
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I doubt he'll be worn out even if he came back game 1. I'd much rather he be with the team all season to gel better with the D line room. I don't take AD as a guy that'll come in to a half ass return. Besides, I'm sure the plan will be to rotate the D linemen to keep em fresh.
El Chapo Jr
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AD's contract is over I thought? He's essentially an unrestricted free agent from my understanding
I don't believe he would qualify as an unrestricted free agent ... but I have not done any research.
El Chapo Jr
Legend
When Donald retired after 2023 season he had 2 years left on his Contract. Hence, Rams still hold his rights and he is not an Ubrestricted Free Agent.
I remember Robin Trower, the Jimi Hendrix follower. Does sound a bit like Jimi.
Well, this is interesting. There is a significant possibility that AD is not a free agent and that he is subject to his old contract.
AD's status is dependent on the terms of his contract. The obvious problem is that I don't have a copy of his contract. That being said, the model contract (link here from SBNation), this copy of Michael Brockers supposed STL Rams' contract (link here from LawInsider), and this copy of Arian Foster's 2020 contract, the most up to date NFL contract on LawInsider (link here) have this clause:
"EXTENSION. Unless this contract specifically provides otherwise, if Player becomes a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any other country, or retires from professional football as an active player, or otherwise fails or refuses to perform his services under this contract, then this contract will be tolled between the date of Player’s induction into the Armed Forces, or his retirement, or his failure or refusal to perform, and the later date of his return to professional football. During the period this contract is tolled, Player will not be entitled to any compensation or benefits. On Player’s return to professional football, the term of this contract will be extended for a period of time equal to the number of seasons (to the nearest multiple of one) remaining at the time the contract was tolled. The right of renewal, if any, contained in this contract will remain in effect until the end of any such extended term."
TLDR: During the time of retirement, time isn't running on the contract, and the unused/unworked/unexpired part kicks in on the player's return.
So, going through all the assumption hoops, incl. that AD's contract has this clause, that the clause was not modified by another clause, and assuming the contract was not terminated and/or otherwise disposed of by the Rams and AD, there's a chance that AD is not a free agent and his return would be governed by the terms of his old contract.
AD's status is dependent on the terms of his contract. The obvious problem is that I don't have a copy of his contract. That being said, the model contract (link here from SBNation), this copy of Michael Brockers supposed STL Rams' contract (link here from LawInsider), and this copy of Arian Foster's 2020 contract, the most up to date NFL contract on LawInsider (link here) have this clause:
"EXTENSION. Unless this contract specifically provides otherwise, if Player becomes a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any other country, or retires from professional football as an active player, or otherwise fails or refuses to perform his services under this contract, then this contract will be tolled between the date of Player’s induction into the Armed Forces, or his retirement, or his failure or refusal to perform, and the later date of his return to professional football. During the period this contract is tolled, Player will not be entitled to any compensation or benefits. On Player’s return to professional football, the term of this contract will be extended for a period of time equal to the number of seasons (to the nearest multiple of one) remaining at the time the contract was tolled. The right of renewal, if any, contained in this contract will remain in effect until the end of any such extended term."
TLDR: During the time of retirement, time isn't running on the contract, and the unused/unworked/unexpired part kicks in on the player's return.
So, going through all the assumption hoops, incl. that AD's contract has this clause, that the clause was not modified by another clause, and assuming the contract was not terminated and/or otherwise disposed of by the Rams and AD, there's a chance that AD is not a free agent and his return would be governed by the terms of his old contract.
Yes. That said, he’s has no remaining monies on his contract and any remuneration would have to be negotiated.
All this means is he couldn’t just decide to come back to another team without the Rams trading his rights…which would never happen.
All this means is he couldn’t just decide to come back to another team without the Rams trading his rights…which would never happen.
AD reminding people. Feeling that fire?