Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 8366068)

Overpaying a free agent like this is fine. Because the alternative is to spend nothing and leave a huge gap at WR. But saying you want that veteran instead of a younger, cheaper draft pick at a pick like #4 where there's a high probability you're going to get a very good starter for 10 years? That's something else entirely. There's a lot more to this than money. Especially for a team like the Rams who are 2-3 years away from being good. This reeks of a desperate team trying to win now, not one trying to methodically build a franchise.

And Bowe is more than likely going to be grossly overpaid. He's a good receiver, but the fact is he's going to get Larry Fitzgerald money when he isn't Larry Fitzgerald. On pure talent alone, he doesn't measure up to those dollars. But there are other limiting factors. We haven't seen Bowe make big plays in really big situations on a consistent basis. He hasn't measured up very well consistently against elite corners. To this day, regardless of the QB, none of us knows for sure if he's a guy I want to be throwing the ball to in the 2 minute drill in a playoff game. Does he ever give you that feeling? Maybe that's purely a problem with the QB. That's a lot of money to assume the QB is the only problem there.

Originally Posted by milkman (Post 8365940)

That's an interesting point.

In researching teh 30% rule, I didn't find anything that discussed players that might be affected by this rule in 2012.

It was all 2010 add 2011.



Since he worked for Thomas Dimitroff in Atlanta, does thi smean teh Patsification of the league continues?

Originally Posted by whoman69 (Post 8366239)

IMO you only bring Gordon back if you've given up on Powe or we don't get anyone else as a starter.

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan (Post 8366552)

As far as the roll over cap $ goes, allowing the Chiefs to be 30 million over the actual cap this year, what happens the next year? If the Chiefs signed a FA with the extra 30 million, they would still have to shed that to get under the cap the following year right? Basically, I am asking if this 30 million is only allowed for one year. That would make sense, and kind of makes you use it on 1 year contracts I would think.

Originally Posted by milkman (Post 8366562)

If you wanted to bring in a free agent on a long term deal, you could set him up with easily attainable performance bonuses that hit in that first year, or perhaps a huge roster bonus that gets paid if he's on the roster the first week of the season.

I would guess there's a number of imaginable ways to structure ot so the big hit in this year.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 8366697)

What would you guys think about throwing some serious cash at Mario Williams?

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini (Post 8366535)

Why? You carry 3 nose tackles.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 8366341)

I think Bowe would put up a monster year, having a full season of Orton.

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini (Post 8366535)

Why? You carry 3 nose tackles.

Originally Posted by aturnis (Post 8367107)

B/c dumbass. If a 6th rounder doesn't claim the backup position by year #2, it's obvious he won't develop and you get rid of him. ****, how many times do I need to tell you?

Originally Posted by PGM (Post 8365308)

The Rams invested a number 2 overall pick in Jason Smith and spent a high 2nd on Saffold. It would be a collosal waste of resources and they might as well change thier team name to the St. Louis Sacofpoos.