Your “Now I Can’t Wait For Free Agency!” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

I was going to continue my pattern of ignoring all NFL news until March, but then Deadspin ruined that by publishing this:

And suddenly, I can find humour & delight in the NFL again. Mostly because it’s the Bears; partly because it doesn’t mention the Falcons & their choke-job.

It’s really the perfect headline & photo.

  • The headline calls into question all the ambiguities & terribleness the Bears front office can muster.
    • The Bears want to do something to help their team
      • but the contract they wrote financially hampers that ability
        • he is guaranteed $16 million against someone’s cap this year
          • which is why few teams will trade for him
        • if the Bears are forced to release him, they have to eat that against their 2017 cap
          • 9% of their total 2017 cap, according to Spotrac 
          • and then he can sign wherever, for whatever
    • Jay Cutler has the ability to influence the process by just being Jay Cutler
      • despite not having a no-trade clause
      • because he’s actually more expensive to sign that Tony Romo & other potential free agents or trade partners
  • LOOK AT THAT PHOTO!
    • the head-down expression; the not-working beard; the not-in-uniform demeanour
    • the sad walk off the field in a near-empty stadium
    • the “Happy Holidays” on the screen in the background

When you take into account headlines like “Tony Romo sweepstakes: Where will the quarterback end up?” and “Is Jimmy Garoppolo As Good As He Looks?“, I’m sure the market for a 34 year-old vaccine-resistant QB is as hot as ever. March 9th has never looked so attractive.

Tonight’s sports:

  • NHL:
    • Oilers at Panthers – 7:30PM | Sportsnet
    • Capitals at Flyers – 8:00PM | NBCSN
    • Bruins at Ducks – 10:30PM | Sportsnet
  • NCAA:
    • Duke at Syracuse – 7:00PM | ESPN
    • Xavier at Seton Hall – 7:00PM | FS1
    • Louisville at U*NC – 9:00PM | ESPN
    • Butler at Villanova – 9:00PM | FS1
    • Oregon at California – 9:00PM | ESPN2 / TSN2
    • Oregon State at Stanford – 11:00PM | ESPNU

If that’s too much college basketball (or “col*lege basketball” if you’re watching the Tarheels), don’t forget there’s a new “It’s Sunny” tonight. A Valentine’s episode, which I’m sure will be packed with all the love the gang can muster:

Dennis asks the gang to work at Paddy’s during Valentine’s Day, but they get distracted by a mystery cricket hanging out in the alley. Later: they realize Dennis wants them to improve their relationships and they air their grievances.

And here’s the preview:

GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!

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A Canadian man-child of indeterminate age, he stays young by selling alcohol at sporting events and yelling at the patrons he serves. Their rage nourishes his soul, and their tips pay for his numerous trips to various sporting events.
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Cuntler

Yeah, you’re wrong about Cutler. He is set to make $16 million if kept on the roster. If he is cut, it is only a $2 million dollar cap hit. NICE FAKE NEWS / ALTERNATIVE FACTS, CAPTAIN CANADA!

Cuntler

(That’s what “Dead Cap” means in your link. And only $15 million, not $16 million if not cut)