Your “But Mother…” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

NFL Noise: In a totally professional move completely unrelated to the team's recent cheerleading or sexual harassment scandals, Tanya Snyder, wife of owner Dan Snyder, has been named co-CEO of the Washington Football Team. In her defense, she has led Washington's philanthropic efforts since the Snyders purchased the team in

Your “Changing Landscapes Are Always Changing” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

NFL Nuggets: Julio Jones is now officially a Tennessee Titan. They received a second- and fourth-round pick in 2022, but also gave Tennessee a sixth-round selection. More importantly, clearing Jones' $15.3 million means they won't have to wreck their cap signing all their draft picks. That faint sound of an

Your “There’s Still No Gambling at Bushwood, Sir” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

NFL Notes: Hide Hippo's credit cards - Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings and FanDuel have reached agreements to become Official Sports Betting Partners of the NFL. Caesar's now gets to brand themselves the "Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL" while continuing as the League's "Official Casino Sponsor". I guess I know

Your “What Salary Cap Reduction?” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

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NFL Notes: Well, it was Big Money Monday as the legal "tampering period" for talking to free agents began this morning. Let's see what's what: (note: all deals are official at 4:01pm ET on Wednesday, when the new league year starts.) Kevin Zeitler agreed to a three-year, $22 million deal

Your “Everyone’s On Holiday” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

A very slow day today, as the US had President's Day & Canada has Family Day. Fortunately, America's 45th president has combined the two into one. NFL Nuggets: Both Pouncey brothers have retired from the NFL. Maurkice spent his whole career with the Steelers, and Mike played for the Dolphins &

Your “I Could Get Used To This” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

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NFL Notes: The waiting is over: Everson Griffen has signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys. It's worth up to $6.0 million. It also lowers the potential price for Jadeveon Clowney, because there are fewer openings & guys signing for less. Also getting paid - George Kittle. The Niners and

Your Bastille Day Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

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NFL Nuggets: Today is all about getting paid: The Chiefs and DT Chris Jones agreed to a four-year contract worth $85 million. $60 million is guaranteed. Proving there's some money left in the kitty after Mahomes got paid. Actually, Mahomes' extension left the salary cap flat for the next two

Your “Do What We Mean, Not What We Say” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

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NFL Notes: Well, today was Rules Committee day, and let's see what passed: 4th & 15 - PASSED TABLED! Not sure what the hell happened here, but apparently there was the belief that it would be the slippery slope towards eliminating kickoffs altogether. Like how electing Obama would make

Your “Don’t Hurt Yourselves Jumping Off” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

NFL News: The NFL projects that the salary cap will go up next year. Currently at $188.6 million, the league projects the salary cap will be in the range of $196.8 million to $201.2 million for next season. It all depends on year-end revenue. Reminder: the first salary cap under the

Your Wednesday Evening “Dollar Dollar Bills, Y’All” Open Thread

Beerguyrob - September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

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NFL Numbers: today's news brought to you by the numbers 16, 21, and 84, and the numbers they received from their associated teams. Zeke got PAID! A six-year extension worth $90 million. Taking into account the two years he had left on his rookie deal, it's $103 million over eight years,

Your Wednesday Evening “Reporting For Duty, Sir!” Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

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NFL Notes: 18 teams begin full training camps today. 13 have veterans reporting; 5 have everyone reporting. In addition, rookies for the Bengals, Rams & Steelers report today. Jalen Ramsey showed up in style. https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1153993452398501888 Not reporting today? Melvin Gordon, who continues to pursue a contract extension. Gordon is set to

Your “WOOOOOO! GAME 7!” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

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NFL News: Two days until the Draft. The Seahawks, as predicted once they signed Russell to all that money, have traded Frank Clark. To the Chiefs, for a 2019 First round pick, a swap of 2019 Thirds, and a 2020 Second. For the Chiefs, I guess they saw their window