Lol. Basically. And as a Pittsburgh guy, am I correct to assume that Cleveland would be double purgatory for Donald?by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's the question to be answered before any further debate is worth the posting in regards to trade demands. Give us names of specific teams? Who has cap space? Who has desirable picks? Who has a dumb owner-qualification-dumb enough to strap their cap room? This isn't just the Rams problem. This is every team who thinks winning is important. If some dumb owner wants a star to fiby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
What team poised to make a deep run in the playoffs are the Rams going to trade him too?by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams If this is the plan, does it matter what type of free agent he is? Does it even matter IF he is free agent? In theory, couldn't any player, including a rookie, essentially say I refuse to suit up for you and try to force the team into moving him? Great questions. But here's where I think something is afoot by agents using Donald to soften up the owners for the next CBA situatiby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Maybe your confusing my position with someone else's. By Donald earning a fraction I am referring to him now under his rookie contract, not any future contract. If you want an answer from me on salary, it's simple. I want Donald to be happy and I want the Rams to have cap space. The Rams have some unsigned quality players that need long term deals. I want them all to feel like they're gettingby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks, Ramsdude. I appreciate it.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm not talking about what Donald has done, I'm talking about him spending one year extra as a restricted free agent when he at the same same time he could be a unrestricted free agent. Do you think Donald has more leverage as a restricted free agent or as an unrestricted free agent? I'll answer the obvious: unrestricted. That's on his agent. Agents have a necessary role in all of this. Itby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I am an agent, but not a sports agent. There is no theoretical conspiracy here. That's how agents talk, no matter what we're selling. So, I'm not anti-agent. I know how we think. My only guiding principle in these types of discussions is reality. And the reality here is who gets paid ultimately. There's too many red flags in what France has done with Donald to think France first and foremostby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
If you peer at the article linked by Florida_Ram below in this thread, there's enough history for Aaron Donald to start caring if he doesn't now and to start looking at the Rams as the entity in his corner and start entertaining a suspicion of Todd France. So, France sells his practice to CAA Sports in 2015 for an undisclosed price, aka boat loads of money. He brings 50 clients and joins big timeby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's the thing right there-if he doesn't report, he doesn't get paid. Who could possibly give Donald that advise? It seems like Donald got talked into some fast pitching agent's presentation where every angle of leverage Donald has in the negotiations is cut off at the knees. The more advise this agent gives, the more money the Rams save and the more discounted services Donald provides with risby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I actually feel pity for Donald. As this drags on what becomes clear is that with this CBA, the teams have the upperhand in setting contract terms. How can the market determine anything when a player gets tagged? And clearly Donald's agent is giving advise on par as the stock advise the Wolf of Wall Street gave. How can that be in the best interest of your client when you've lost him an accrued yby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's exactly what it's about, the salary cap. Did I love the play of Kobe Bryant on the Lakers? Sure did. But I resented the fact that he always, always, always commanded the max salary whic if people want to throw out the red herring and say I'm envious or not respecting the man, that's pure rubbish. What my resentment was about was being unable to sign quality free agents to put around the guby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
What's he waiting for? Lock her in.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's the NFL I fell in love with even though it was ultra conservative with the run game and clearly in the early phases of evolution. But the players of that era defined the game for what it is today in terms of toughness and team commitment and effort.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Okay, that's pretty good. But can he count 88 toothpicks dropped on the floor?by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Amazing detail. I thought you were working full size until I saw the last pic.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams need to apply to reinstate it. It's too good of a fit.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Has anyone worn that since Jim Otto? I think the Houston Oilers had a double zero, but I can't remember whom.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I haven't heard confirmation on how Noteboom is pronounced. But I'm hoping Joe pronounces it like 'Naughty-Boom!!!'by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
The art of intrigue is to keep things quiet.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think your point is right on. If you like your team, but you know there is a limit on payroll, then in order to stay with the team, don't go for your max contract. If you like your team, then know that some of the people you like and are contributing make a small percentage of what you're seeking to make. Take less money. Stay in the team and you won't have hurt feelings because your salary canby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Matt Linehan if the Cowboys don't get him first.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
@#$%& move by a guy who lost his Denver team into his second season.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
In Super Bowl 49 Malcom Butler tackled a Seahag receiver when Seattle had the 10 point lead and could get a drive going to kill clock. Should have been 1st and 5 at around Seattle's 35. Instead, three and out and Butler becomes the hero. New England has a debt to pay for all the breaks they've received over the past 17 years.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Van Noy pushing before the ball makes it to the receiver. No PI. Patriot rules.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I was waiting for them to dust that off.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I would not trade places with a Pats fan. If the Rams cheated their way to a dynasty, I would not be a fan. Some people don't get that, or think it's hot air. Those people don't get it. They don't get the satisfaction of beating a worthy opponent on an even footing. Winning by cheating is a facsimile of winning. A cheap copy.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Some practices are still practices. Damage already done. Fans just waiting for justice. Vacated Lombadis is the just, equitable and fair remedy for the Patriots disenfranchising of the league and its fans. #VACATEDby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com