14. G JOE THUNEY
A starter from Day 1 as a rookie, Thuney has yet to miss a game in his five-year career while showing continual improvement. He transitioned smoothly from college offensive tackle to left guard, showing well in New England’s versatile run scheme. In pass protection, Thuney struggled with power players early in his career, but he’s improved every season and his 88.0 pass-blocking grade ranked third among guards in 2019. Thuney ranks in the 83rd percentile in overall pass-blocking grade since entering the league, though that drops to the 70th percentile when isolated to true pass sets, showing that there has been some protection for him in the New England scheme. Regardless, Thuney has developed into one of the best guards in the game and should fit in well in any system.
Contract Analysis: With the gift of hindsight, the Patriots probably trade Thuney before the 2020 season, as Patriots sixth-round draft pick Michigan G/T Michael Onwenu finished the season with an 84.3 PFF grade that tied for eighth among qualifying players at his position.
Prediction: Cardinals sign Thuney for four years, $57 million ($14.25M APY): $35M total guaranteed, $20M fully guaranteed at signing.
71. CB PATRICK PETERSON
Prediction: Cardinals sign Peterson for two years, $25M ($12.5M APY): $15M total guaranteed, $12.5M fully guaranteed at signing.
75. T KELVIN BEACHUM
Prediction: Steelers sign Beachum for one year, $4.5 million.
77. RB KENYAN DRAKE
Prediction: Cardinals sign Drake for three years, $20 million ($6.66M APY): $11 million total guaranteed, $8.5 million fully guaranteed at signing.
87. EDGE HAASON REDDICK
Prediction: Panthers sign Reddick for one year, $8.5 million fully guaranteed at signing.
i will vomit if this is what we do. If Redick gets away for that little money, its Calvin Pace, Karlos Dansby, Jamir Miller all over again.
I mean, throwing 45 million at a washed up, terrible example for younger players PEDerson and Drake would be a terrible allocation of resources.
i will vomit if this is what we do. If Redick gets away for that little money, its Calvin Pace, Karlos Dansby, Jamir Miller all over again.
I mean, throwing 45 million at a washed up, terrible example for younger players PEDerson and Drake would be a terrible allocation of resources.
he’s really not that good.
he’s really not that good.
we really don’t know that yet.
and people said the same things about the other guys I mentioned. They all ended up being either very good players or even Pro-Bowl level for Jamir.
and what we DO know is that Peterson isn’t that good AND getting old. And Drake is next to nothing.
if you’re going to spend the money, at least do it with the young guy who’s got upside.
You don't luck into 12.5 sacks and 6 FFs. He finally played his natural position and basically excelled. Saying he isn't that good would be an exaggeration. In a full season as an OLB he showed that he could be good.
Excelled is a strong word, he needs to be consistent to excel for me. I do get he had a great year stat wise and hopefully he can continue his growth opposite CJ. Next I want to see him get some of these elusive QBs down when they break the pocket.
I do worry about him being a contract year wonder though
Excelled is a strong word, he needs to be consistent to excel for me. I do get he had a great year stat wise and hopefully he can continue his growth opposite CJ. Next I want to see him get some of these elusive QBs down when they break the pocket.
I do worry about him being a contract year wonder though
Wasn't he the fastest guy sacking the qb?
I see some von Miller on him
More then a couple weeks he was recorded as the fastest player in the NFL to the QB if I'm not mistaken. Hard to say he was a contract year wonder when its his first year playing his actual natural position.
Haven’t some recent Pats OL FAs kinda busted with their next teams? Thinking of the dude now with Giants...are there more?14. G JOE THUNEY
A starter from Day 1 as a rookie, Thuney has yet to miss a game in his five-year career while showing continual improvement. He transitioned smoothly from college offensive tackle to left guard, showing well in New England’s versatile run scheme. In pass protection, Thuney struggled with power players early in his career, but he’s improved every season and his 88.0 pass-blocking grade ranked third among guards in 2019. Thuney ranks in the 83rd percentile in overall pass-blocking grade since entering the league, though that drops to the 70th percentile when isolated to true pass sets, showing that there has been some protection for him in the New England scheme. Regardless, Thuney has developed into one of the best guards in the game and should fit in well in any system.
Contract Analysis: With the gift of hindsight, the Patriots probably trade Thuney before the 2020 season, as Patriots sixth-round draft pick Michigan G/T Michael Onwenu finished the season with an 84.3 PFF grade that tied for eighth among qualifying players at his position.
Prediction: Cardinals sign Thuney for four years, $57 million ($14.25M APY): $35M total guaranteed, $20M fully guaranteed at signing.
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I’m very good with this
I’m meh on PP21...I’m okay with Drake at that amount, especially if fixing OL is also a priority. When he has lanes, he’s shown to be pretty good.i will vomit if this is what we do. If Redick gets away for that little money, its Calvin Pace, Karlos Dansby, Jamir Miller all over again.
I mean, throwing 45 million at a washed up, terrible example for younger players PEDerson and Drake, who didn’t prove much in his prove it year after cashing the check, would be a terrible allocation of resources.
I’m meh on PP21...I’m okay with Drake at that amount, especially if fixing OL is also a priority. When he has lanes, he’s shown to be pretty good.
I’m on the fence with Redick...if that’s the amount it takes to keep him, you need to keep him, but if it’s way higher than that, then good luck in Carolina.
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Boy are they underrating reddick, a young edge pass rusher who is coming off a strong season gets a....one year contract??
Boy are they underrating reddick, a young edge pass rusher who is coming off a strong season gets a....one year contract??
An under the radar guy I would sign is Tyrod Taylor. The Cards NEED a capable backup and Taylor has shown he can step in and be adequate. Unlike the mess we had at backup QB this year. Plus, Murray's style of play makes backup QB a key position.