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Maybe not, but I don't see how he is preventing them from acquiring that future QB right now either. Or any future piece.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 02:47 PM) I highly doubt we will get more than a 5th rounder. You can honestly name 15-20 QB's who are better than Cutler, and most of them make less than him. Sure, but none of those QBs are available to the titans, if they do not like Mariota or value the 2nd for someone like Williams more. Titans execs need to win. They have shown no ability to improve for 5 years now. But honestly for a fifth rounder there is no reason to trade cutler considering they will not have any upgrades possible. You may get more value next year with a much more reasonable contract.

I don't really think having Cutler on team for next year is that big of a deal. Who on the market do you want that cap space for this year? I don't think getting rid of him for nothing just for money next year is that important, those same deals will likely be there next year with even better contract to take on.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 02:14 PM) The watch market is a different kind of beast... Personally, I have little interest in the smart watch category, but 300-500$ isn't very expensive for a watch, either, especially if it's made nicely, and this appears to be made very nicely. The battery life on all of these watches are abysmal, even the ones that are far more limited than Apple's...but they're also doing a hell of a lot more than a standard watch does...but that being said, I don't need my watch to do much, it's jewelry. The battery life at least makes sense compared to manual watches, though, where you have to wind every morning. But winding is a little easier than charging for hours. But totally agree on watch market. This isn't replacing a phone...it's replacing a watch.

poll: what do people think Reasonable return is for Cutler. Honestly, swapping a 3rd for a high 2nd is too low. I would only take honest to god picks, or swapping firsts with titans. We would then have lots of ability to trade down and accumulate more picks. We would also be tuwwible next year.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 02:00 PM) Source? My bad, false rumor.

Has anyone seen anything on Johnson's velocity? Seems he is encouraging people so far, but no mention of speed.

Cross knighton off the list. To Raiders. EDIT: false rumor, Troy Renck says they are in play but not "close"

The Apple watch may bust out as far as become the next ubiquitous device. But I'm not sure that's so much Apples game under Cook. It may end up just being a profitable branch of the business, and comparable to...other watches. At the very least, you have to respect that Apple understood the market a bit better than their peers and put a lot more into having the watch look cool (to some), because that's ultimately a watch's main purpose in this day and age, look cool and avoid some of the tasks where looking at your cell phone would be deemed too rude.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) I kept seeing him in the Top 5 right after the season ended. He wasn't healthy at combine, so we should probably wait until he runs a 4.4 forty at combine before getting too down.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 11:03 AM) You're right and that's the point. I don't see the service time as a particularly big deal in respect to the the fraction of the seventh season of control but Super 2 rights are a little bit more sketchy. The former seems to be an unintended consequence of a necessary stipulation where the latter leaves room for a change and more to be desired. Yeah, I think Super2 should go. Clearly has become a huge driver, unfairly to a player. Especially for pitchers after the year of the UCL last year.

Now that I think about it, these mega TV dealsa re just now becoming the norm. I think I should probably re-visit in 2020 to see what the league player deals look like.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 11:57 AM) Nate Jones is so far out of sight out of mind for me, the only time I really remember the guy is when i see his bad car commercial I was about to say the same thing. Not even going to plan on this.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 10:06 AM) It is crazy the NFL disparity. Obviously with 52 players, there is going to be some less impact in total salaries. But it is insane considering the billions in that league how basically the top players (QBs) are talking 60 million contracts (when guarantees are factored in only), and that was basically Melky Cabrera, somewhat sought after LF.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 09:23 AM) I also want Shane Ray if he falls to Bears for obvious Mizzou homer reasons, also they should sign Sam. Go Mizzou. Apparently Ray is slipping on draft boards. Wouldn't mind trading back. I get so annoyed with pseudo scouts on bears boards all claiming that Ray doesn't have good tape. Ray might not have good size measurables, but nobody can tell me he didn't have good tape. He had 4-5 moves he used on a regular basis, and when Golden was out teams wouldn't even run to his side.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 11:18 AM) FWIW--Knighton played for Fox in Denver http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post...rrance-knighton yeah fwiw rumors are Snyder is not gonna let this guy get away. Probably to wash.

QUOTE (TRU @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 10:35 AM) A couple things to consider is the NFL has a hard salary cap, and also most of these guys are only playing 16 games as opposed to 162 or 82. But money wise, just because baseball has 140+ more games does not make it more profitable than football. I'm just amazed how little the football players union has gotten for these guys. I'm completely aware of the rules, just amazed they haven't guaranteed contracts yet.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 10:15 AM) I guess you didn't either? In 2014's second half, the Royals scored the 11th most runs despite stealing 40% more bases than anybody else. And the actual correlation between runs scored and stolen bases last season was -.017, which is a meaningless result. The announcer was absolutely correct. has there been any affect in XBT % going up and offense?

QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 10:27 AM) Everything you will read this spring about Rodon starting the season in Chicago will be completely driven by the media. In the example of this story, I'm sure he was asked if he's ready now, and of course he said yes because who wouldn't. There is no doubt that the Sox already know he will be spending time in Charlotte this year. And there's no doubt that's the smart decision. There are also legitimate arguments, which many are making here, that he isn't ready anyway. Did you read paul sullivan's terrible article where he's basically claiming sox are idiots if he's not up right away because Sullivan saw one 2-inning spring training?

I don't understand why Rodon should play the game of rooting for the White Sox to get another year of his performance at sub-market value. I understand why we fans want it, but I don't understand why he should also be totally onboard for not getting paid all he can for his ridiculously rare talent.

I think I watched that Curry clip like 40 times, just mesmerizing. Really rooting for GS to make the finals, will just be too fun. Unless bulls miraculously make it, then hopefully like, the kings are there.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 09:57 AM) 49ers looked like they were going to be a powerhouse for years. Now they might be the worst team in that division. Certainly looks that way. But this is a good draft for them to start loading up on defense again and to finally find some WR depth. It is crazy the NFL disparity. Obviously with 52 players, there is going to be some less impact in total salaries. But it is insane considering the billions in that league how basically the top players (QBs) are talking 60 million contracts (when guarantees are factored in only), and that was basically Melky Cabrera, somewhat sought after LF.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 9, 2015 -> 09:14 AM) Wow, he's only 30, did hear he might get cut too. Would look great in a Bears uni. But...he's retiring.

Episodes 7-9 of unbreakable kimmy Schmidt was some of the funniest tv I've seen.

They can probably cut one without consequence. It means nothing. Not that cutler is here to stay, but Shaun hill signing is inconsequential.