Max Unger Retires !

03-17-2019, 12:54 PM

I wonder if they asked him to take a pay cut and/or to work with a specialist of his issues snapping the ball to Brees poorly and causing fumbles lately, and he took offense and hung them up. Or maybe they wanted him to restructure his contract and in the process it was clear they were not comfortable with a long extension so he felt less valued. I am not sure this is the buggest loss but it does show why maybe you dont blow all your future draft picks on trading up, long term projects, and backup qb when you need to win now. Most teams could deal with this loss better but most teams have more cap money and draft picks to make something happen.

The Dude · 03-17-2019, 01:18 PM

Well I hope we find someone because as it stands we are a worse team than we were last year. Our line play was a major issue late in the season. We needed all of them to come back healthy and Armstead will be his usual 8 game self. I would feel a lot better if we had gotten Tate.

Rugby Saint II · 03-17-2019, 01:50 PM

The FO had to know this was coming. I hope a trade is in the works.

AsylumGuido · 03-17-2019, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

I wonder if they asked him to take a pay cut and/or to work with a specialist of his issues snapping the ball to Brees poorly and causing fumbles lately, and he took offense and hung them up. Or maybe they wanted him to restructure his contract and in the process it was clear they were not comfortable with a long extension so he felt less valued. I am not sure this is the buggest loss but it does show why maybe you dont blow all your future draft picks on trading up, long term projects, and backup qb when you need to win now. Most teams could deal with this loss better but most teams have more cap money and draft picks to make something happen.

Or far more likely he decided, along with his family, that he was already financially set for life and there was no reason to continue playing. Unger is a very intelligent man and is quite aware of what can happen to your body over time while playing offensive line in the NFL. More and more players have been taking an early exit and I don't blame them.

Crusader · 03-17-2019, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

If the love of the games gone why hang on in there for more punishment than necessary. Yeah another 20ml in the banks nice but if your brains to muddled to remember your kids names what's the point

Agreed, i mean, I don't know how big the difference is between being rich and being rich.

jeanpierre · 03-17-2019, 02:29 PM

CheramieIII · 03-18-2019, 09:52 AM

Easton slides into Unger's spot problem solved. We need a couple of quality backups in the draft

jeanpierre · 03-18-2019, 04:21 PM

jeanpierre · 03-18-2019, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Easton slides into Unger's spot problem solved. We need a couple of quality backups in the draft

Easton's not filling Unger's shoes - we need better at Center...

Easton at best, factoring health issues, is a sixth man...

FinSaint · 03-18-2019, 04:27 PM

6M$/year is quite a lot for a 6th man with pretty bad medical history.

Again, I follow the Vikes fairly closely, and Easton has never really impressed me.

03-17-2019, 12:54 PM	#41
Threaded by BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,135 Rating: (0 votes - average) I wonder if they asked him to take a pay cut and/or to work with a specialist of his issues snapping the ball to Brees poorly and causing fumbles lately, and he took offense and hung them up. Or maybe they wanted him to restructure his contract and in the process it was clear they were not comfortable with a long extension so he felt less valued. I am not sure this is the buggest loss but it does show why maybe you dont blow all your future draft picks on trading up, long term projects, and backup qb when you need to win now. Most teams could deal with this loss better but most teams have more cap money and draft picks to make something happen.
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03-17-2019, 01:18 PM	#42
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Max Unger Retires ! Well I hope we find someone because as it stands we are a worse team than we were last year. Our line play was a major issue late in the season. We needed all of them to come back healthy and Armstead will be his usual 8 game self. I would feel a lot better if we had gotten Tate.
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03-17-2019, 01:50 PM	#43
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Max Unger Retires ! The FO had to know this was coming. I hope a trade is in the works.

03-17-2019, 01:52 PM	#44
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Max Unger Retires ! Originally Posted by BakoSaint I wonder if they asked him to take a pay cut and/or to work with a specialist of his issues snapping the ball to Brees poorly and causing fumbles lately, and he took offense and hung them up. Or maybe they wanted him to restructure his contract and in the process it was clear they were not comfortable with a long extension so he felt less valued. I am not sure this is the buggest loss but it does show why maybe you dont blow all your future draft picks on trading up, long term projects, and backup qb when you need to win now. Most teams could deal with this loss better but most teams have more cap money and draft picks to make something happen. Or far more likely he decided, along with his family, that he was already financially set for life and there was no reason to continue playing. Unger is a very intelligent man and is quite aware of what can happen to your body over time while playing offensive line in the NFL. More and more players have been taking an early exit and I don't blame them. Crusader, jeanpierre, 73Saint and 3 others like this.

03-17-2019, 02:01 PM	#45
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Max Unger Retires ! Originally Posted by lee909 If the love of the games gone why hang on in there for more punishment than necessary. Yeah another 20ml in the banks nice but if your brains to muddled to remember your kids names what's the point Agreed, i mean, I don't know how big the difference is between being rich and being rich. jeanpierre likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Max Unger Retires ! Originally Posted by CheramieIII Easton slides into Unger's spot problem solved. We need a couple of quality backups in the draft Easton's not filling Unger's shoes - we need better at Center... Easton at best, factoring health issues, is a sixth man...

03-18-2019, 04:27 PM	#50
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Max Unger Retires ! 6M$/year is quite a lot for a 6th man with pretty bad medical history. Again, I follow the Vikes fairly closely, and Easton has never really impressed me.

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