Soon-to-be free agent Drew Brees takes note of Matthew Stafford’s contract

AsylumGuido · 08-30-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Matt Stafford, what in the name of all holy hell makes him worth that kind of money.

He's a starting NFL QB. It's as simple as that. In two years that will be less than average for the position.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-30-2017, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Matt Stafford, what in the name of all holy hell makes him worth that kind of money.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He's a pretty good franchise starting NFL QB. It's as simple as that. In two years that will be less than average for the position.

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Guido is right on target. There are about 12-15 players that can effectively play the NFL QB position. With increasing salary caps and required spending minimums, it's a no brainer to spend the money when an organization has one of the 12. Those that don't keep drafting hoping to find one. And when they get one (Winston and Mariotta for example), when their turn comes up, they'll get the money too.

Only Washington has avoided making the committment. But they are being dumb. They could have locked Cousins up at $24 million/year for a while. But they've paid him $45 million for two years, and will have to pay him $35 million next year to franchise him again. And he'll still get to walk and get a $30 million average from Washington or someone else afterwards.

That's why the contracts are so huge. There are 15-20 teams out there that would love to make a free agent splash by bringing in a top level starting QB.

Cleveland has started nearly 20 different QBs since Stafford was drafted into the league. When you have a franchise QB, do whatever it takes to keep him.

SFIAH

08-30-2017, 10:09 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,772	Re: Soon-to-be free agent Drew Brees takes note of Matthew Stafford’s contract Originally Posted by QBREES9 Matt Stafford, what in the name of all holy hell makes him worth that kind of money. He's a starting NFL QB. It's as simple as that. In two years that will be less than average for the position.

08-30-2017, 11:12 AM	#2
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,787	Re: Soon-to-be free agent Drew Brees takes note of Matthew Stafford’s contract Originally Posted by QBREES9 Matt Stafford, what in the name of all holy hell makes him worth that kind of money. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He's a pretty good franchise starting NFL QB. It's as simple as that. In two years that will be less than average for the position. FIFY Guido is right on target. There are about 12-15 players that can effectively play the NFL QB position. With increasing salary caps and required spending minimums, it's a no brainer to spend the money when an organization has one of the 12. Those that don't keep drafting hoping to find one. And when they get one (Winston and Mariotta for example), when their turn comes up, they'll get the money too. Only Washington has avoided making the committment. But they are being dumb. They could have locked Cousins up at $24 million/year for a while. But they've paid him $45 million for two years, and will have to pay him $35 million next year to franchise him again. And he'll still get to walk and get a $30 million average from Washington or someone else afterwards. That's why the contracts are so huge. There are 15-20 teams out there that would love to make a free agent splash by bringing in a top level starting QB. Cleveland has started nearly 20 different QBs since Stafford was drafted into the league. When you have a franchise QB, do whatever it takes to keep him. SFIAH Rugby Saint II likes this.
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