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Miami signs JAKE Long - 5 year deal

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by meatpile, Apr 22, 2008.

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  1. Apr 22, 2008 at 9:05 PM #31
    Big Mark

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    No. I remember Houston signed Carr and we still had to wait for about 12 minutes for them to announce it. We picked Pep pretty quickly thereafter if I remember correctly.
     
  2. Apr 23, 2008 at 11:40 AM #32
    hasbeen99

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    Yep. Makes it sound pretty absurd, doesn't it? :agreed:

    Anyone else besides me wondering why the NFLPA continues to put up with this crap? It's not like rookies are the majority of their members.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2008 at 11:47 AM #33
    presidence99

    presidence99 This MARRIAGE?

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    Agents+$$$$=No changes.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2008 at 11:49 AM #34
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    It does increase the franchise value for veterans, and sets a new benchmark.

    The franchise value for OT went up 800,000, and the precedent is now set for spending 30 million guaranteed for a tackle.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM #35
    hasbeen99

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    If that's true, then the union is way too weak. The tail isn't supposed to wag the dog.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2008 at 12:03 PM #36
    hasbeen99

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    I'm thinking that almost certainly would've happened anyway, the difference being that a rookie wouldn't be contributing to the top 5 salaries. They would all be vets, as they should be.
     
  7. Apr 23, 2008 at 12:05 PM #37
    CelticCat

    CelticCat ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

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    Why do they even allow the team that picks 1st to announce the pick before the draft. They hype the event up to no end and then they ruin what is arguably THE most dramatic moment, the #1 overall pick.

    They really need to scrap that rule.
     
  8. Apr 24, 2008 at 1:00 AM #38
    luchadore

    luchadore A joke is a serious thing

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    I guess they are looking for a left handed QB :victoryg:
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2008 at 1:03 AM #39
    luchadore

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    I think it would be great if next year all first round selections were made and signed 2 weeks before the draft :smiley2:
     
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