Ndamukong Suh will sign with Dolphins 60 million guaranteed

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ndamukong Suh will sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash">#Dolphins</a> on Tuesday based off parameters around $114 million and $60 million guaranteed, per sources.</p>&mdash; Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/574616959779631104">March 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[SAUTO]

That's the bar for Houston.

[BigRock]

Hope he still takes his Raiders visit to troll them even further.

[booger]

Cuban pussy for everyone!!

[Hammock Parties]

Haha.

See ya Houston.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Suh also will get $60 million in first 3 years of 6-year contract, based on parameters set between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash">#Dolphins</a> and Suh&#39;s agent, Jimmy Sexton.</p>&mdash; Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/574618541141286913">March 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Red Dawg]

Idiots. If JH thinks he will get a deal like that as an OLB he is crazy.

[CapsLockKey]

How many years?

[Dante84]

No Suh For You!

[mcaj22]

Idiots. If JH thinks he will get a deal like that as an OLB he is crazy.

maybe not from the Chiefs but there a plenty of teams on the open market that will pay him 100 million

[Hammock Parties]

Idiots. If JH thinks he will get a deal like that as an OLB he is crazy.

The dude had 22 fucking sacks. And he's younger than Suh. He has more value.

[Chiefshrink]

Dolphins get suckered in:doh!:

[MotherfuckerJones]

But but he wore a raiders outfit as a kid! Haha no one wants to go to that shitty organization. Hey R8ers tell me more about your large cap space

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

That's why the assholes drafted Ford; they knew this shit was coming.

I wish Arrowhead would just fall in to a crevasse.

[Just Passin' By]

The dude had 22 ****ing sacks. And he's younger than Suh. He has more value.

:LOL:

[milkman]

But but he wore a raiders outfit as a kid! Haha no one wants to go to that shitty organization. Hey R8ers tell me more about your large cap space

Like Chiefs fans have room to laugh.

[Bowser]

Suh on South Beach with 60 million guaranteed. This might work.

[Al Bundy]

Idiots. If JH thinks he will get a deal like that as an OLB he is crazy.

Houston could/would also be a pass rushing DE in a 4-3.....

[Bowser]

That's why the assholes drafted Ford; they knew this shit was coming.

I wish Arrowhead would just fall in to a crevasse.

It's the same reason they drafted Fisher - to replace Albert.

I look forward to meeting our new cornerback replacement for Sean Smith in the first round this year.

[Bowser]

:LOL:

He's not wrong

[MotherfuckerJones]

Like Chiefs fans have room to laugh.

I'm not going on Raider forums pimping my team and their cap space.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

:LOL:

Suh is a huge risk. His actions have borne that out. Justin is a guaranteed slam-dunk.

Clay is not that far off, positional value charts be damned.

[Red Dawg]

The dude had 22 ****ing sacks. And he's younger than Suh. He has more value.

That is more than what JJ got by nine mil. Houston will not get an offer more than JJ much less that rediculous deal Suh just landed.

Seriously, you think he is worth like 17 mil per year? Last time I checked it take a whole team to win anything not just one man. What SB team in the last five years an LB with that type of salary.

[Hammock Parties]

Suh is a huge risk. His actions have borne that out. Justin is a guaranteed slam-dunk.

Clay is not that far off, positional value charts be damned.

DT is not more valuable than 3-4 OLB in a modern passing league.

Especially considering Houston is good in coverage, too.

Suh has more "name brand value," but only because he doesn't play in poverty-ass Kansas City, and he's a former 1st rounder. If Houston played in a big city he'd be a fucking huge name.

[Just Passin' By]

He's not wrong

Yes, he is.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As big of a signing Suh is for the Dolphins, it still comes down to Tannehill. I don’t remember the Lions winning a playoff game even w/ Suh</p>&mdash; Damien Woody (@damienwoody) <a href="https://twitter.com/damienwoody/status/574620337209483264">March 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Chiefshrink]

The dude had 22 ****ing sacks. And he's younger than Suh. He has more value.

Is JH better than DT? If so then yes he is worth that $$, but IMHO Justin ain't no DT and not even close regardless of 22 sacks. Compare DTs first step with Houston. Not even close. Justin had 22 last season. What would DT had last season if he were playing on this team if JH could attain 22?

Bottom line: Justin is good but his first step is just average, he is not quick, and average in coverage. What his strength is, is his actual brute strength and instinct which makes up for a lot. I like Justin be he ain't no 60mil guaranteed kind a guy;)

[Hammock Parties]

Seriously, you think he is worth like 17 mil per year?

He's more worth that money than fucking Alex Smith.

[mcaj22]

I think he meant Defensive Tackle, not Derrick Thomas lol

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

DT is not more valuable than 3-4 OLB in a modern passing league.

Especially considering Houston is good in coverage, too.

Suh has more "name brand value," but only because he doesn't play in poverty-ass Kansas City, and he's a former 1st rounder. If Houston played in a big city he'd be a fucking huge name.

Truth.

Thank god there are non-poverty franchises such as Sporting and now the Royals to offset the horrendous embarrassment the Chiefs have become.

[Bowser]

Yes, he is.

Of course you would think so after watching Wilfork for all those years.

Houston is every bit as much a game changer as Suh is. They're both forces at their respective positions, and they both have the ability to dominate games.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

He's more worth that money than fucking Alex Smith.

Every day of his life.

[milkman]

Is JH better than DT? If so then yes he is worth that $$, but IMHO Justin ain't no DT and not even close regardless of 22 sacks. Compare DTs first step with Houston. Not even close. Justin had 22 last season. What would DT had last season if he were playing on this team if JH could attain 22?

Bottom line: Justin is good but his first step is just average, he is not quick, and average in coverage. What his strength is, is his actual brute strength and instinct which makes up for a lot. I like Justin be he ain't no 60mil guaranteed kind a guy;)

DT rushed the passer almost exclusively.

Justin Houston is far more rounded and was used in pass coverage more extensively in one season than DT was for almost his entire career.

Loved DT, but Houston is a better player.

[SAUTO]

Is JH better than DT? If so then yes he is worth that $$, but IMHO Justin ain't no DT and not even close regardless of 22 sacks. Compare DTs first step with Houston. Not even close. Justin had 22 last season. What would DT had last season if he were playing on this team if JH could attain 22?

Bottom line: Justin is good but his first step is just average, he is not quick, and average in coverage. What his strength is, is his actual brute strength and instinct which makes up for a lot. I like Justin be he ain't no 60mil guaranteed kind a guy;)

Nothing in this post is correct.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Of course you would think so after watching Wilfork for all those years.

Houston is every bit as much a game changer as Suh is. They're both forces at their respective positions, and they both have the ability to dominate games.

Ever since the NE fartknocker's regime was proven to be the bag of shit it was, he's done nothing but defend this current regime in the hopes of some kind of weird redemption/justification.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

For 110 million we could sign 14 Josh Maugas, guys!!

[Bowser]

For 110 million we could sign 14 Josh Maugas, guys!!

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[Just Passin' By]

Of course you would think so after watching Wilfork for all those years.

Houston is every bit as much a game changer as Suh is. They're both forces at their respective positions, and they both have the ability to dominate games.

I would think so because he can shut down the opponent's running game, as he demonstrated repeatedly this year, and he averages better than 7 sacks per season as a defensive tackle. He's a more valuable player than Houston.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

For 110 million we could sign 14 Josh Maugas, guys!!

Exactly.

Let's get 100 paddle-ball games at the Dollar Tree, Ma!

-Lil Chiefy

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

For 110 million we could sign 14 Josh Maugas, guys!!

Dumb post you have no clue how much he's making in year 1.

[Gravedigger]

this has a very Albert Haynesworth feel to it. This deal is a setback for the Dolphins, a big one.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

this has a very Albert Haynesworth feel to it. This deal is a setback for the Dolphins, a big one.

It's Miami; nothing good will come of it.

[Just Passin' By]

this has a very Albert Haynesworth feel to it. This deal is a setback for the Dolphins, a big one.

This is about getting to Brady. Look at the DLs of all three of the Patriots' divisional rivals.

[Chiefshrink]

this has a very Albert Haynesworth feel to it. This deal is a setback for the Dolphins, a big one.

BINGO !!!

[BigChiefFan]

How come they always have money for free agents big names, but we can't even pay our best home grown player?

[Hammock Parties]

How come they always have money for free agents big names, but we can't even pay our best home grown player?

Because we are the Chiefs.

[Sassy Squatch]

Now he will get to wear bright colors and a cartoony dolphin on his head when he stomps on people instead of a halfway intimidating blue lion.

[redshirt32]

Taxes far more friendly in Florida than Cali......

Busine$$ decision

[BigMeatballDave]

Holy shit! That's just ridiculous.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

How come they always have money for free agents big names, but we can't even pay our best home grown player?

Because Ryan Tannehill is cheap right now. That ends soon.

[BigChiefFan]

Because we are the Chiefs.

Bottom line if it involves a huge signing bonus, we need permission from Clarkie.

[tk13]

Probably a dream come true for Suh... a guy who's spent the last 10 years in Nebraska and Detroit gets to move to Miami and pay no state income tax.

[Mojo Jojo]

Is JH better than DT? If so then yes he is worth that $$, but IMHO Justin ain't no DT and not even close regardless of 22 sacks. Compare DTs first step with Houston. Not even close. Justin had 22 last season. What would DT had last season if he were playing on this team if JH could attain 22?

Bottom line: Justin is good but his first step is just average, he is not quick, and average in coverage. What his strength is, is his actual brute strength and instinct which makes up for a lot. I like Justin be he ain't no 60mil guaranteed kind a guy;)
JH is a better linebacker than DT ever was...DT was a pass rusher but couldn't play the run or cover. Teams could game plan around him.
That being said JH is not worth the money that is rumored he wants.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

I don't see the players crying about the new CBA now.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

This is about getting to Brady. Look at the DLs of all three of the Patriots' divisional rivals.

LMAO

Uh-huh. EVERYTHING revolves around Tom Brady! Did Tom Brady give the sun permission to shine today?

Please kill yourself yesterday, you New England piece of shit.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

We are supposedly set to have like 64 mill in cap space next year. You can't tell me we don't have room to give a chunk of that to Houston.

[Discuss Thrower]

I don't see the players crying about the new CBA now.

It's because both sides won. The players don't have to practice nearly as hard as they had to just a decade ago and rookies aren't getting Brinks' trucks backed up to their houses once they've been drafted.

The owners continue to sit back and make money hand over first even as their product grows demonstrably worse week after week because what the fuck else are Americans going to watch on Sundays?

[RunKC]

So the Phins spent a shit ton of money on Mike Wallace and won zero playoff games. And then spent big money on Branden Albert, and still won zero playoff games.

Now they're going to probably be forced to cut Mike Wallace, suffer his dead money, and then sign another massive deal even bigger than the ones before for a player who was so good he won zero playoff games in Detroit.

What a stupid franchise. They'll suffer when Tannehill asks for a new contract.

[Just Passin' By]

LMAO

Uh-huh. EVERYTHING revolves around Tom Brady! Did Tom Brady give the sun permission to shine today?

Please kill yourself yesterday, you New England piece of shit.

Not everything revolves around Brady. In the AFCE,though, you go through the Patriots. That means you have to get to Brady.

In the AFCE, you have to stop Brady
In the AFCS, you have to stop Luck
In the AFCW, you have to stop Manning
In the NFCW, you have to stop Lynch.
In the NFCN, you have to stop Rodgers

Learn the game.

[Hammock Parties]

So the Phins spent a shit ton of money on Mike Wallace and won zero playoff games. And then spent big money on Branden Albert, and still won zero playoff games.

Now they're going to probably be forced to cut Mike Wallace, suffer his dead money, and then sign another massive deal even bigger than the ones before for a player who was so good he won zero playoff games in Detroit.

What a stupid franchise. They'll suffer when Tannehill asks for a new contract.

At least they aren't the Chiefs, though.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

It's because both sides won. The players don't have to practice nearly as hard as they had to just a decade ago and rookies aren't getting Brinks' trucks backed up to their houses once they've been drafted.

The owners continue to sit back and make money hand over first even as their product grows demonstrably worse week after week because what the fuck else are Americans going to watch on Sundays?

I'll tell you what they'll watch:

The TFL.

The "Traditional Football League" is an exciting new venture from Sweet Daddy Inc. that is guaranteed to be both exciting and financially successful for all investors.

Are you tired of tampon commercials during games and players who should probably be wearing tampons on Sunday? Well step right the fuck up, cause Sweet Daddy Inc. has your medicine.

The TFL operates on one simple principle:

"The Spirit of 76 Doctrine"

If it wasn't a rule in 1976, it doesn't belong in this league.

Our players use state of the art equipment and train old-school at camp, because they WILL be beating the piss out of each other on Sunday.

Pass interference? What the fuck is that?

Not in this league, holmes.

Roughing the passer? That's not a penalty, it's a goddamned way of life.


Investment opportunities abound! Call 1-800 GIVE SWEET ALL YOUR MONEY.

[J Diddy]

When I think about this I think, man, I'm glad he didn't sign with the Chargers or the Broncos.

[milkman]

I'll tell you what they'll watch:

The TFL.

The "Traditional Football League" is an exciting new venture from Sweet Daddy Inc. that is guaranteed to be both exciting and financially successful for all investors.

Are you tired of tampon commercials during games and players who should probably be wearing tampons on Sunday? Well step right the **** up, cause Sweet Daddy Inc. has your medicine.

The TFL operates on one simple principle:

"The Spirit of 76 Doctrine"

If it wasn't a rule in 1976, it doesn't belong in this league.

Our players use state of the art equipment and train old-school at camp, because they WILL be beating the piss out of each other on Sunday.

Pass interference? What the **** is that?

Not in this league, holmes.

Roughing the passer? That's not a penalty, it's a goddamned way of life.


Investment opportunities abound! Call 1-800 GIVE SWEET ALL YOUR MONEY.

I think I'll wait for Vince McMahon.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

When I think about this I think, man, I'm glad he didn't sign with the Chargers or the Broncos.

I'm not. He could have possibly done some quality stepping about on that POS QB of ours, and shortened the overall life span a bit.

This is opportunity missed.

[tk13]

At least they aren't the Chiefs, though.

Actually they're probably just as bad if not worse. Seems like they've been a non-stop train of dysfunction under Stephen Ross. That's probably why Jeff Fisher and Peyton Manning both left them high and dry.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I don&#39;t see Bill Belichick ever retiring. Why would he ever leave the dumbest division in football? He might stay until he&#39;s 80.</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/574634037442048000">March 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I think I'll wait for Vince McMahon.

I have one investor already! Thanks, Diddy; we 5$ closer to the dream!

[MotherfuckerJones]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I don't see Bill Belichick ever retiring. Why would he ever leave the dumbest division in football? He might stay until he's 80.</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/574634037442048000">March 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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ROFL

[tk13]

Seriously, the Jets are the Jets. The Bills just traded for Matt Cassel.

And the Dolphins still might be the most dysfunctional of the group. They continue to employ a coach that can't seem to control his team. The bullying scandal... Mike Wallace pretty much quitting on them last year, etc, etc. They had money to blow, and Manning and Jeff Fisher still didn't want to touch them with a 10 foot pole. A dysfunctional front office where they've had in-fighting, hiring consultants like Carl Peterson and Mike Tennenbaum, who is now their VP of football operations. Last year when they finally opened that GM position, all of their top candidates turned the position down.

[Hammock Parties]

Actually they're probably just as bad if not worse.

They've drafted a R1QB.

That alone > Chiefs bullshit.

[tk13]

They've drafted a R1QB.

That alone > Chiefs bullshit.

By that measure, the Browns are the most well-run organization in football then. Another quality football post.

[Bowser]

By that measure, the Browns are the most well-run organization in football then. Another quality football post.

Look, we'll have no trash talk of the Cleveland Browns on this board. The best thing to happen to the Chiefs last year was when the Browns jumped in front of us and took Johnny Drinky. That alone should earn them our admiration.

[Hammock Parties]

By that measure, the Browns are the most well-run organization in football then. Another quality football post.

Trying > Not trying.

The Chiefs don't try. They pretend they try, and the homers buy it. But they don't really try.

[tk13]

Look, we'll have no trash talk of the Cleveland Browns on this board. The best thing to happen to the Chiefs last year was when the Browns jumped in front of us and took Johnny Drinky. That alone should earn them our admiration.

No way. He's a 1st round QB. He is destined for greatness. Talent and skill do not matter when you draft a QB. Only the number next to his name in the draft order. That is how you determine who the winners are.

[stevieray]

...ruins the game.

[tk13]

Put it this way, Ray Farmer was one of those people who turned down the Dolphins GM position because he'd rather stay with the Browns than join the Dolphins circus. That's pretty much all you need to know.

[Bowser]

Put it this way, Ray Farmer was one of those people who turned down the Dolphins GM position because he'd rather stay with the Browns than join the Dolphins circus. That's pretty much all you need to know.

An excellent point.

Ray Farmer, lol. What exactly did he accomplish here in KC that would lead anyone to think he would be a great GM again?

[rico]

If this makes me worried about anyone on the team, it's not Justin Houston...

It's Dontari Poe.

[Hammock Parties]

If this makes me worried about anyone on the team, it's not Justin Houston...

It's Dontari Poe.

We'll lose him, too.

[Mr. Laz]

The dude had 22 ****ing sacks. And he's younger than Suh. He has more value.

You're such an idiot.

[Bowser]

We'll lose him, too.

Who do we take in the first this year - Sean Smith's replacement or Dontari Poe's replacement?

[stevieray]

You're such an idiot.
exactly what he's looking for...don't take the bait.

[Discuss Thrower]

Who do we take in the first this year - Sean Smith's replacement or Dontari Poe's replacement?

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[Mr. Laz]

exactly what he's looking for...don't take the bait.
You're right.



I'm weak :sulk:

[Dylan]

That's a lot of money - Although, Suh almost single handily beat the Dallas offense. The guy is a perennial all pro player.

Better that he goes to the AFC than the NFC ... :D

Edit: I would like the Giants to go after Jerry Hughes.

[Just Passin' By]

Byron Maxwell deal is done. Guarantee came in higher after more discussion. Byron Maxwell will become an Eagle Tuesday w/ $25 mil guaranteed

Deal also changed from 6 year $63 mil. It's now reportedly set to be a 5 year deal around $53 to 54 million. Byron Maxwell / Eagles
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Get used to seeing these big numbers for a few days.

[nychief]

This is actually good for us... nobody is gonna give hime 100 million and give up 2 firsts. This hand wringing is sorta silly....

[BigMeatballDave]

An excellent point.

Ray Farmer, lol. What exactly did he accomplish here in KC that would lead anyone to think he would be a great GM again?

Well, Farmer was part of the 08 draft.

[Mav]

An excellent point.

Ray Farmer, lol. What exactly did he accomplish here in KC that would lead anyone to think he would be a great GM again?
Who cares what he accomplished when he wasn't a gm. Outside of his first round picks last year, he had a fantastic off season.

He really did. He only made two mistakes in my opinion, drafting johnny 8 ball, and not addressing the wide receiver position.

He pulled Joel Bitonio, Pierre Desir, Chris Kirksey Terrence West from later rounds, signed Whitner, and Dansby, signed Andrew Hawkins from the Bengals, Miles Austin, and found Isaiah Crowell, and Taylor Gabriel as udfa's. Ray Farmer, had a Hell of an offseason, and had the owner not meddled, and let farmer take Bridgewater the browns would be sitting pretty fucking good.

[seamonster]

DT rushed the passer almost exclusively.

Justin Houston is far more rounded and was used in pass coverage more extensively in one season than DT was for almost his entire career.

Loved DT, but Houston is a better player.

I don't buy the generalist-are-worth-more than the elite level specialist like Derrick Thomas. Justin Houston had a flat out amazing contract year but he's no where near DT as far as pass rushing abilities. In a sport dominated by one position Thomas was the equalizer and that's worth more than average to mediocre zone coverage abilities.

[Mojo Jojo]

An excellent point.

Ray Farmer, lol. What exactly did he accomplish here in KC that would lead anyone to think he would be a great GM again?
It's part of the Carl tree...him, Terry Bradway, John Schneider, Bill Kuharich, Jeff Ireland, etc

[Bowser]

Who cares what he accomplished when he wasn't a gm. Outside of his first round picks last year, he had a fantastic off season.

He really did. He only made two mistakes in my opinion, drafting johnny 8 ball, and not addressing the wide receiver position.

He pulled Joel Bitonio, Pierre Desir, Chris Kirksey Terrence West from later rounds, signed Whitner, and Dansby, signed Andrew Hawkins from the Bengals, Miles Austin, and found Isaiah Crowell, and Taylor Gabriel as udfa's. Ray Farmer, had a Hell of an offseason, and had the owner not meddled, and let farmer take Bridgewater the browns would be sitting pretty fucking good.

The news keeps getting worse in Cleveland.

A week after quarterback Johnny Manziel entered rehab and a day after the NFL suspended star wide receiver Josh Gordon for at least a year, Cleveland.com is reporting the Browns might face significant penalties after general manager Ray Farmer allegedly violated league rules.

Cleveland.com reported last month that a "high-ranking personnel member" upset coaches — most notably then-offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan — by sending text messages about play calls from the press box to the field during a game. That rift helped lead to Shanahan's decision to make a lateral move to Atlanta to become the offensive coordinator under new coach Dan Quinn. But the wider implications might be more costly for the Browns.

Multiple sources told Cleveland.com that Farmer was the person sending the text messages, which would violate NFL rules against such communication during games. The NFL has been investigating the allegations and the probe should be wrapped up in the coming weeks. Depending on what it finds, Farmer could be hit with a three- or four-game suspension and the team could be fined or forced to forfeit a draft pick.

The Browns have never denied that text messages were sent, and team officials including coach Mike Pettine and owner Jimmy Haslam have acknowledged the investigation is ongoing.

"I know that Ray and Pett and Sashi Brown, our general counselor, are cooperating fully with the NFL, and if we did anything wrong I'm sure we'll correct it and make whatever amends,'' Haslam said at a Jan. 22 awards banquet. "I know we've cooperated fully with the NFL."

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-02-04/ray-farmer-cleveland-browns-textgate-investigated-by-nfl-kyle-shanahan-draft-pick


But congrats on the players and stuff.

[Bowser]

It's part of the Carl tree...him, Terry Bradway, John Schneider, Bill Kuharich, Jeff Ireland, etc

Huh, I never realized that. Makes sense.

[RINGLEADER]

Who is the last FA DT that got huge money and didn't flame out? I know there are plenty who went on to do absolutely nothing after breaking the bank, but who has actually continued to perform at the same high level post-FA contract?

[Mav]

Big deal. Probably gonna cost the team a 5th rounder

[DaneMcCloud]

Who is the last FA DT that got huge money and didn't flame out? I know there are plenty who went on to do absolutely nothing after breaking the bank, but who has actually continued to perform at the same high level post-FA contract?

Off the top of my head, I'd say Ngata.

[Reerun_KC]

But but he wore a raiders outfit as a kid! Haha no one wants to go to that shitty organization. Hey R8ers tell me more about your large cap space
Chuefs fans are funny.

[tecumseh]

Good for the Deadphins. Sorry if Q...atoa.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Chuefs fans are funny.

Again, I'm not the one pimping 67 million dollars of cap on a Chiefs board like Raider fans do here

[tecumseh]

Surprised he didn't go with Oaks. Well, money talks.

[ThaVirus]

I don't buy the generalist-are-worth-more than the elite level specialist like Derrick Thomas. Justin Houston had a flat out amazing contract year but he's no where near DT as far as pass rushing abilities. In a sport dominated by one position Thomas was the equalizer and that's worth more than average to mediocre zone coverage abilities.

Houston has 33 sacks in his last 27 games. He's been performing at an elite level for a couple seasons now and his arrow is still trending way upward.

[scho63]

Seems like this would destroy their ability to sign any marquee players in the next few years. Am I missing something?

How the hell do some teams seem to have the ability to constantly sign talent and the Chiefs are always a bridesmaid, never a bride???

[notorious]

Dolphins are fucking retarded.

[ThaVirus]

Suh and Wake on the same defensive line is going to be a nightmare...

I'm kind of glad we pulled Buffalo once again this year. Especially if they'll be starting Matt Cassel.

[Rain Man]

Houston has 33 sacks in his last 27 games. He's been performing at an elite level for a couple seasons now and his arrow is still trending way upward.

The thing that I find interesting about Houston is that he seems to have a combination of skills. Derrick Thomas had a narrow skill set that was amazing - first step, body lean, coordination, etc. They were a fantastic skill set for sacking a quarterback and causing fumbles.

Houston doesn't look as impressive as DT, but his results are similar (assuming that he keeps up the pace). His sacks aren't so much about blowing by the blockers, but more about being fast off the ball, strong enough to push blockers around, and use both inside and outside moves. Those sacks don't make you go 'wow' the way that DT's sacks did, but the yardage still counts the same.

[ThaVirus]

The thing that I find interesting about Houston is that he seems to have a combination of skills. Derrick Thomas had a narrow skill set that was amazing - first step, body lean, coordination, etc. They were a fantastic skill set for sacking a quarterback and causing fumbles.

Houston doesn't look as impressive as DT, but his results are similar (assuming that he keeps up the pace). His sacks aren't so much about blowing by the blockers, but more about being fast off the ball, strong enough to push blockers around, and use both inside and outside moves. Those sacks don't make you go 'wow' the way that DT's sacks did, but the yardage still counts the same.

I like that he seems very versatile. I've seen him blow past guys, run straight through them, rip outside and inside, etc. and he's also super effective rushing from the outside standing up and inside with his hand in the dirt.

I think the only thing I haven't seen from him is a spin move.

[Just Passin' By]

Seems like this would destroy their ability to sign any marquee players in the next few years. Am I missing something?

How the hell do some teams seem to have the ability to constantly sign talent and the Chiefs are always a bridesmaid, never a bride???

Teams can sign 1-3 huge contracts and still be fine. It's having more than that where it starts to become dicey.

Unless the Dolphins lose their minds and give the Aaron Rodgers level of coin to Tannehill, they should be fine.

[KCCHIEFS27]

Dont the dolphins still need to clear quite a bit of cap spaxe for this move?

[notorious]

Suh has to be unbelievably happy right now.

He is leaving Detroit, a cold weather shit-hole, for warm Miami and a truckload of money.


He wins today.