Who's on the bubble?

MatthewT · 08-28-2023, 11:22 AM

Guys - folks like Peat, Winston, and several others cannot be moved this year due to the way their contracts are structured. This is a topic we need to discuss after this season is over with.

SmashMouth · 08-28-2023, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Guys - folks like Peat, Winston, and several others cannot be moved this year due to the way their contracts are structured. This is a topic we need to discuss after this season is over with.

So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on.

Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances?

AsylumGuido · 08-28-2023, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on.

Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances?

Injuries. Pure and simple. Decent offensive linemen are few and far between in the NFL today. Peat is not as bad as some imagine. At worst he is a solid backup and there's plenty of teams in the league that would love to have that alone. Being a detriment is a fan based viewpoint. I doubt the team sees him under the same light.

MatthewT · 08-28-2023, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on.

Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances?

This exact reason is why I believe teams should only restructure and push money back on superstar QB's and not other positions. Peat was a hell of a player when he was extended to big money, like many players the decline often comes quick for various reasons, in Peat's case he got the injury bug.

Rugby Saint II · 08-28-2023, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on.

He showed up out of shape looking like the Pillsbury dough boy and he spent so much time injured he never got into NFL football shape.

Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances?

When we signed peat's contract extension there were no available guards on the market. It was a bad year for signing guards. Unfortunately, Peat was the best available and he has no trade value now.

08-28-2023, 11:22 AM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Who's on the bubble? Guys - folks like Peat, Winston, and several others cannot be moved this year due to the way their contracts are structured. This is a topic we need to discuss after this season is over with.

08-28-2023, 11:43 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,019 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Who's on the bubble? Originally Posted by MatthewT Guys - folks like Peat, Winston, and several others cannot be moved this year due to the way their contracts are structured. This is a topic we need to discuss after this season is over with. So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on. Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances? MatthewT likes this.

08-28-2023, 11:51 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,762	Re: Who's on the bubble? Originally Posted by SmashMouth So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on. Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances? Injuries. Pure and simple. Decent offensive linemen are few and far between in the NFL today. Peat is not as bad as some imagine. At worst he is a solid backup and there's plenty of teams in the league that would love to have that alone. Being a detriment is a fan based viewpoint. I doubt the team sees him under the same light.

08-28-2023, 12:10 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Who's on the bubble? Originally Posted by SmashMouth So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on. Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances? This exact reason is why I believe teams should only restructure and push money back on superstar QB's and not other positions. Peat was a hell of a player when he was extended to big money, like many players the decline often comes quick for various reasons, in Peat's case he got the injury bug. BakoSaint likes this.

08-28-2023, 12:55 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,198	Re: Who's on the bubble? Originally Posted by SmashMouth So what really happened to Peat? Why is he so underperforming for such a still young person. Hurst is about the same age. Did he get lazy? Did he lose his motivation somewhere along the way? He wasn't this bad early on. He showed up out of shape looking like the Pillsbury dough boy and he spent so much time injured he never got into NFL football shape. Since he's such a detriment rather than a contributing asset, why did SP extend him when we had the chance to move on from him. There were options then in FA. Are there clauses in contracts that void certain provisions in these derelict circumstances? When we signed peat's contract extension there were no available guards on the market. It was a bad year for signing guards. Unfortunately, Peat was the best available and he has no trade value now.

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