Thread: Jets Trade Up to #3 To Get Ahead Of The Broncos!

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

I don't know Cug, if Elway believed that Keenum is more than a transition quarterback it doesn't make sense to give him just a two year deal.

From what I have heard, that's what Keenum wanted. It could be that he knows he would be
signing for much less than the top tier QBs and wants to prove himself over a couple years
to get his own piece of the pie . . .

Originally Posted by topscribe

From what I have heard, that's what Keenum wanted. It could be that he knows he would be
signing for much less than the top tier QBs and wants to prove himself over a couple years
to get his own piece of the pie . . .

As I said, I don't think the Broncos would offer just a two deal if they think he's longer term fix. I doubt Keenum would have turned if it were offered.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

As I said, I don't think the Broncos would offer just a two deal if they think he's longer term fix. I doubt Keenum would have turned if it were offered.

This is a one year audition for Keenum. Elway is giving him a chance to become the long term franchise QB, but it's only a 1 year audition.

Of course they didn't offer Keenum a full 4 year deal, which would mean a $50m + guarantee. Their guarantee was $36m which is about NFL starting QB average.

If Keenum plays like he did last year, then he's a huge bargain. The Broncos tear up his contract and sign him to a new 4 year deal at $20-22m a year or something. Long term franchise QB.

If Keenum plays average, they keep him and draft another QB in 2019 assuming they don't do that in the 2nd or later rounds in 2018.

If he sucks they would have to work on him and draft a QB and start that guy.

Originally Posted by Cugel

This is a one year audition for Keenum. Elway is giving him a chance to become the long term franchise QB, but it's only a 1 year audition.

Of course they didn't offer Keenum a full 4 year deal, which would mean a $50m + guarantee. Their guarantee was $36m which is about NFL starting QB average.

If Keenum plays like he did last year, then he's a huge bargain. The Broncos tear up his contract and sign him to a new 4 year deal at $20-22m a year or something. Long term franchise QB.

If Keenum plays average, they keep him and draft another QB in 2019 assuming they don't do that in the 2nd or later rounds in 2018.

If he sucks they would have to work on him and draft a QB and start that guy.

I agree with that assessment. Based on that, I'll be kinda surprised if they use a premium pick on QB. Maybe...cough...Mike...cough...White...cough.

Originally Posted by Cugel

This is a one year audition for Keenum. Elway is giving him a chance to become the long term franchise QB, but it's only a 1 year audition.

Of course they didn't offer Keenum a full 4 year deal, which would mean a $50m + guarantee. Their guarantee was $36m which is about NFL starting QB average.

If Keenum plays like he did last year, then he's a huge bargain. The Broncos tear up his contract and sign him to a new 4 year deal at $20-22m a year or something. Long term franchise QB.

If Keenum plays average, they keep him and draft another QB in 2019 assuming they don't do that in the 2nd or later rounds in 2018.

If he sucks they would have to work on him and draft a QB and start that guy.

That seemed kind of Keenum's idea, too. He was asked about his contract in an interview, and
he said something to the effect that he and his agent talked, and that is what they came up
with, that he wanted the opportunity to prove himself. He asserted he will do better this year
than he even did last year, so if he does, he knows he's in for a bigger payday. Anyway, this
is my inference on the basis of he contract, FWIW. As quickly as the contract was signed, there
couldn't have been much negotiation, so it was apparently amenable to both sides.

All this Case Keenum talk is depressing.

Originally Posted by Von Kinger

All this Case Keenum talk is depressing.

My daughter may be able to give you a referral to a psychiatrist . . .

Originally Posted by topscribe

As quickly as the contract was signed, there
couldn't have been much negotiation, so it was apparently amenable to both sides.

the conversation between case and his agent took all of about three seconds. . .

"Wait, they're offering how much? Take it! TAKE IT!!"

Originally Posted by dogfish

the conversation between case and his agent took all of about three seconds. . .

"Wait, they're offering how much? Take it! TAKE IT!!"

That fax machine did NOT break down.

Originally Posted by Von Kinger

That fax machine did NOT break down.

best believe they took that bad boy in for a tune-up the day before!

Originally Posted by topscribe

From what I have heard, that's what Keenum wanted. It could be that he knows he would be
signing for much less than the top tier QBs and wants to prove himself over a couple years
to get his own piece of the pie . . .

At which point the Broncos say goodbye and take the comp pick.

That’s a win/win.

All aboard the Case Keenum Comp Pick Train.