August 25, 2016 12:29PM
What I keep hearing is that 1) Nobody pays the SB in one lump sum (especially for the highest picks) and 2) offset language is pretty standard even though not universal.

Also that basically a balance is usually sought between how much SB is paid all at once, versus offset language. So if Offset is included, then the SB is paid out more quickly. Or no offset and the SB is paid out over a longer period of time.

Here's the thing: on the NFL channel and most of the other NFL related shows, the players aren't showing any solidarity with Bosa. They're saying get into camp and start playing.

I think the issue for me is the Bosa is acting as though he is Andrew Luck, a rare prize. Bosa is by no means a rare prize, even if a team judged him 3rd best player in the draft. Teams understand that they may have to do something a bit different for the Franchise QB position, just like the Rams did in acquiring Goff. QBs are the exception to the rule......players understand that. But DE's?

It's pretty clear from Bosa's own camp that he wants no offset and the entire SB immediately. For a non-QB, non-rare guy? Ain't gonna happen.
And this fight is not a good thing, if player/team/teammate relationship has any bearing on the player's career. And it does.
SubjectAuthorViewsPosted

  Not Rams....but....what to make of this Joey Bosa issue?

RockRam1339August 25, 2016 02:29AM

  And his mommy weighed in on it too which is a BIG red flag

LesBaker1005August 25, 2016 05:01AM

  both ends are greedy.....

Rampage2K-498August 25, 2016 05:51AM

  He wants the money all in the first year

LesBaker515August 25, 2016 05:59AM

  Re: He wants the money all in the first year

Rampage2K-976August 25, 2016 06:05AM

  It's a matter of just months

LesBaker599August 25, 2016 06:46AM

  I think that's all just an excuse....his mom let it slip...

SunTzu_vs_Camus473August 25, 2016 07:00AM

  I will say, I do NOT see his fit with the Chargers.

RockRam413August 25, 2016 07:08AM

  EXACTLY, RR !!!!! Bosa is a silly fit in that 3-4 defense. imo

SunTzu_vs_Camus420August 25, 2016 07:14AM

  I think he's a lot like JJ Watt

9er8er513August 25, 2016 03:59PM

  Re: dude would fit right in with the Rams nm

Speed_Kills437August 25, 2016 04:55PM

  Watt 3 X Defensive MVP?

Kind of Blue/Gold398August 25, 2016 06:47PM

  Doubtful he's Watt

9er8er338August 25, 2016 07:21PM

  Bullied?

RockRam463August 25, 2016 07:00AM

  Re: Bullied?

Rampage2K-568August 25, 2016 11:50AM

  Re: both ends are greedy.....

BobCarl432August 25, 2016 02:35PM

  would you trade a 2nd rounder or two for him???

SunTzu_vs_Camus545August 25, 2016 06:32AM

  too late....

Rampage2K-531August 25, 2016 06:39AM

  What makes you think getting traded would change his stance

LesBaker600August 25, 2016 06:44AM

  Bosa needs to sign like every other rookie

six2stack455August 25, 2016 06:50AM

  Re: Not Rams....but....what to make of this Joey Bosa issue?

Rams43461August 25, 2016 06:50AM

  SD and Condon have a history

Kind of Blue/Gold464August 25, 2016 09:48AM

  Re: at this point if I were Bosa

merlin430August 25, 2016 10:04AM

  I'd be surprised/shocked if he doesn't sign before the season

Kind of Blue/Gold431August 25, 2016 10:13AM

  There is also this

LesBaker492August 25, 2016 10:16AM

  SD hasn't had a pick higher than #11 since 2011

Kind of Blue/Gold492August 25, 2016 10:22AM

  I think you are misunderstanding that point

LesBaker498August 25, 2016 10:31AM

  Are you saying Bosa is making more than Goff, OVERALL?

Kind of Blue/Gold420August 25, 2016 10:41AM

  I'll try again

Kind of Blue/Gold466August 25, 2016 07:45PM

  Re: There is also this

BobCarl418August 25, 2016 02:45PM

  Re: SD and Condon have a history

BobCarl454August 25, 2016 03:22PM

  Re: SD and Condon have a history

BobCarl483August 25, 2016 03:35PM

  Re: SD and Condon have a history

Kind of Blue/Gold475August 25, 2016 06:38PM

  Kirwan had some good info on this yesterday

promomasterj578August 25, 2016 10:25AM

  Then this kid is even more delusional than I thought.

RockRam488August 25, 2016 10:32AM

  The organization is even more delusional than I thought.

Kind of Blue/Gold417August 25, 2016 10:47AM

  From the reporting I get NOBODY pays the full SB in one lump sum

RockRam447August 25, 2016 12:29PM

  I've heard NOBODY has been asked to make BOTH concessions

Kind of Blue/Gold412August 25, 2016 08:19PM

  Joey Bosa situation part of a decades-old pattern for SD

Kind of Blue/Gold422August 25, 2016 11:18PM

  Different GM but same owner

Kind of Blue/Gold465August 25, 2016 10:52AM

  Just curious, why do most fans take the club's side on things like this?

promomasterj447August 25, 2016 10:38AM

  In this case the player is pretty much wrong

LesBaker548August 25, 2016 01:29PM

  Thing is, there is not one dime difference.

RockRam434August 25, 2016 02:16PM

  My understanding

9er8er477August 25, 2016 03:48PM

  And thats not how it works and he isn't going to change things

LesBaker412August 25, 2016 04:21PM

  Wait, are you now saying no players negotiate

Kind of Blue/Gold431August 25, 2016 08:42PM

  It is best if you both....

73Ram479August 26, 2016 08:35AM

  So don't draft him if they can't offer a standard contract

Kind of Blue/Gold388August 25, 2016 09:27PM

  Re: This article makes it look likeā€¦

dzrams415August 26, 2016 03:29PM

  SD may be bickering over essentially $30,000 in interest

Kind of Blue/Gold399August 27, 2016 12:24PM

  So greed is ok for NFL and teams, not for players?

promomasterj427August 25, 2016 02:27PM

  Chargers are cheap

Kind of Blue/Gold432August 26, 2016 08:34AM

  I don't think most fans do

9er8er492August 25, 2016 03:09PM

  I blame the Chargers

GreatRamNTheSky387August 26, 2016 01:39AM

  Agreed - a few articles explaining the respective positions

Kind of Blue/Gold382August 26, 2016 08:59AM

  Article: NFL GMs laughing at Chargers for ruining Joey Bosa's rookie season

canadaram531August 27, 2016 05:04AM

  I'm tellin ya....I think the Ram make a play for him in the reg season....

SunTzu_vs_Camus451August 27, 2016 08:38AM

  And these are the guys the NFL wants to bunk the Rams with

Old Goat436August 27, 2016 01:24PM

  SD/Bosa finally come to an agreement on contract impasse

Kind of Blue/Gold465August 29, 2016 11:49AM