The 2026 Free Agency Thread

[Anselmheifer]

I don't see the over pay. Waddle hasn't hardly missed any games in his career so I'm not understanding the healthy part. Denver was one game away from the SB last year so you could argue that their 1st and 3rd is basically a 2nd and 4th.

Plus they swapped 4th round picks allowing the Broncos to move up probably over 20 spots. Then I think Miami is paying his contract this year so it looks like a great deal to me. He's a good receiver when Tua is healthy.

It’s a 1st, a 3rd, and a pic swap, for someone that has one season barely over 1,000 in the last 3 seasons. No season with more than 62 catches, and no season with more than 14ypc. Those are crack prices.

If Denver thinks this is the piece to put them over the top, only then could I understand.

I am not as much of a premium position hard liner in the draft, but this trade and the contract for Pierce sure do raise the eyebrows.

 

[Dah-Dee]

I am not as much of a premium position hard liner in the draft, but this trade and the contract for Pierce sure do raise the eyebrows.

Live checkin on Jauan Jennings:

 

[NickyJ]

I am not as much of a premium position hard liner in the draft, but this trade and the contract for Pierce sure do raise the eyebrows.

Don't overthink it. If the question is "is the league overpaying or are the fans undervaluing", history always sides with the fans. The reason I know that is because I am a fan, and I'm always right.

 

[Dlts20]

It’s a 1st, a 3rd, and a pic swap, for someone that has one season barely over 1,000 in the last 3 seasons. No season with more than 62 catches, and no season with more than 14ypc. Those are crack prices.

If Denver thinks this is the piece to put them over the top, only then could I understand.

I am not as much of a premium position hard liner in the draft, but this trade and the contract for Pierce sure do raise the eyebrows.

I just think that Tua has missed so much time and last year he sucked so it's hard to judge. It's definitely a risk and it goes to the great debate of this year's draft. Do you take the BPA at a non premium position or maybe a slightly lesser player at a premium position because their cost is off the charts.

Oweh hasn't proven a lot either and we gave him that massive contract because of position. Waddle is still pretty young to be a vet and Peyton should get the most out of him

 

[RexTomb]

It’s because Sean Payton is an arrogant prick who doesn’t understand trade value or market value contracts and constantly oversteps his coaching expertise to lock down players he gets infatuated with.Unfortunately he’s a good enough coach that he frequently finds *most* of his way out of the mess he creates.

This sounds like a Riverboat Ron bio. That’s how we ended up with Jamin Davis over Kyle Hamilton or Emmanuel Forbes over Christian Gonzales.

 

[Anselmheifer]

I just think that Tua has missed so much time and last year he sucked so it's hard to judge. It's definitely a risk and it goes to the great debate of this year's draft. Do you take the BPA at a non premium position or maybe a slightly lesser player at a premium position because their cost is off the charts.

Oweh hasn't proven a lot either and we gave him that massive contract because of position. Waddle is still pretty young to be a vet and Peyton should get the most out of him

I guess my counter to that is that Oweh was top 6 in pass rush win rate last year and as good the year prior, when he posted 10 sacks. Oweh was an impact player in the playoffs. I do t think the two are particularly comparable.

And honestly, I’m hard pressed to see another position, outside of QB, where players are getting paid more for less.

 

[Skinfanjon]

This sounds like a Riverboat Ron bio. That’s how we ended up with Jamin Davis over Kyle Hamilton or Emmanuel Forbes over Christian Gonzales.

It’s not far off except Payton is actually a fantastic coach. He’s constantly falling in love with guys like Adam Trautman, Taysom Hill, Lil Jordan Humphrey, Greg Dulcich, reverse uno Marvin Mims…he used to be adept at this aspect also and it resulted in Jimmy Graham, Marques Colston, Sproles, Kamara…he’s lost his fastball but he’s still an arrogant prick.

 

[Conn]

 

[Conn]

 

[MartinC]

I smile at these interviews. I mean ‘He’s always looking to score …” As opposed to what? Looking to fall over at the first opportunity?

I don’t blame the players - too much air time and infinite column inches to fill. Too many banal questions and platitudes for answers.

Frank Zappa once said that rock journalism was interviews with people who can’t speak, by people who can’t write for people who can’t read.

I think most sports interviews fall into the same category. Especially true of in-game sideline interviews (not that I mind looking at Erin Andrew’s …)

 

[NickyJ]

I smile at these interviews. I mean ‘He’s always looking to score …” As opposed to what? Looking to fall over at the first opportunity?

I don’t blame the players - too much air time and infinite column inches to fill. Too many banal questions and platitudes for answers.

Frank Zappa once said that rock journalism was interviews with people who can’t speak, by people who can’t write for people who can’t read.

I think most sports interviews fall into the same category. Especially true of in-game sideline interviews (not that I mind looking at Erin Andrew’s …)

A friend of mine has been getting me into hockey. The highlights of the game aren't the scores or even anything on the ice. It's the post-game interviews when I wait for someone to not say "we need to play more physically and get pucks in the net". I have to believe that someday there will be an interview that doesn't include physicality and pucks in the net, but it hasn't happened yet in the half season I've watched,

 

[burgold]

I smile at these interviews. I mean ‘He’s always looking to score …” As opposed to what? Looking to fall over at the first opportunity?

I don’t blame the players - too much air time and infinite column inches to fill. Too many banal questions and platitudes for answers.

Frank Zappa once said that rock journalism was interviews with people who can’t speak, by people who can’t write for people who can’t read.

I think most sports interviews fall into the same category. Especially true of in-game sideline interviews (not that I mind looking at Erin Andrew’s …)

I do remember some athletes talking about how they are looking to protect themselves. Heck, sometimes we even say it when we demand Daniels slide, get out of bounds or throw it away. So, there might be a difference between a player looking to run over player or looking to score versus the player who satisfied and falls to avoid a collision.

 

[KDawg]

A friend of mine has been getting me into hockey. The highlights of the game aren't the scores or even anything on the ice. It's the post-game interviews when I wait for someone to not say "we need to play more physically and get pucks in the net". I have to believe that someday there will be an interview that doesn't include physicality and pucks in the net, but it hasn't happened yet in the half season I've watched,

I always liked George Foreman's quote, "besides the two fighters the referee is the most important man in the ring".

 

[Skinfanjon]

A friend of mine has been getting me into hockey. The highlights of the game aren't the scores or even anything on the ice. It's the post-game interviews when I wait for someone to not say "we need to play more physically and get pucks in the net". I have to believe that someday there will be an interview that doesn't include physicality and pucks in the net, but it hasn't happened yet in the half season I've watched,

It’s pucks TO the net. It’s their way of saying shoot more, hope for deflections, rebounds etc. sort of all encompassing. Its still basic but not quite as brain dead.

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

Back to FA: I'm also really glad we didn't give Ettienne $52m

Totally agree, or Walker at his number. I liked our RBs, and they now look similar. And Love is still on the table.

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

It’s pucks TO the net. It’s their way of saying shoot more, hope for deflections, rebounds etc. sort of all encompassing. Its still basic but not quite as brain dead.

Just about to say the same thing.

 

[Conn]

I smile at these interviews. I mean ‘He’s always looking to score …” As opposed to what? Looking to fall over at the first opportunity?

I don’t blame the players - too much air time and infinite column inches to fill. Too many banal questions and platitudes for answers.

Frank Zappa once said that rock journalism was interviews with people who can’t speak, by people who can’t write for people who can’t read.

I think most sports interviews fall into the same category. Especially true of in-game sideline interviews (not that I mind looking at Erin Andrew’s …)

You aren’t wrong, but do you really think someone would say that about John Bates catching the ball at the 45? No, they’d talk about how he’s an animal as a blocker and has sneaky pass catching ability.

Most of the player interviews are useless but they aren’t quite as bland and cookie cutter as the full-on coach speak we get from coaches. So they can be a little more illuminating for the average casual fan who doesn’t actually watch a ton of other teams. Which doesn’t describe most people here but does describe most of the social media audience.

It’s always funny how little these players know about other players and teams around the league that they haven’t specifically watched tape on. That’s why the NFL Top 100 voted on by the players is hilarious. Just dudes voting for their teammates, division rivals, and big names they’re aware of at positions they’ve never watched film on. And yet the voting base is so vast that the list is still, generally, not too horrible other than missing under appreciated guys in small media markets.

 

[Dlts20]

We actually don't talk about Tunsil enough on here. Dude has been just top notch all the way around, including as a person and a leader. Extreme hard worker who is willing to stay after practice and help out with Connerly and others. Perfect guy to have Jayden's blindside for years.

 

[Dlts20]

I smile at these interviews. I mean ‘He’s always looking to score …” As opposed to what? Looking to fall over at the first opportunity?

I don’t blame the players - too much air time and infinite column inches to fill. Too many banal questions and platitudes for answers.

Frank Zappa once said that rock journalism was interviews with people who can’t speak, by people who can’t write for people who can’t read.

I think most sports interviews fall into the same category. Especially true of in-game sideline interviews (not that I mind looking at Erin Andrew’s …)

Idk man. Some people do play harder than others, go down or give up easier than others. I've seen Okonkwo get extra yards or TDs strictly on will and determination that other guys would have just been satisfied with a big play or nice gain. Some guys are truly determined with the ball in their hands and willing to go the extra mile. That's all I think that he was saying

 

[clskinsfan]

Seeing some stuff online about us possibly trading for Achane. Only 24 years old. DO IT.