Thread: After Not Rushing Drew Lock, the Broncos’ Patience Is Paying Off

Quote Originally Posted by King87 View Post
The problem is that if Flacco didn't work out, you would want to put Lock out ASAP. If you couldn't do that because of your own actions, you screwed up.

I'm happy it worked out.

OK. You win. That said it better.

Originally Posted by Gimpygod

I must confess, your avatar is pretty much a spot on replica of how I pictured you in real life.

So you have a replica of how you picture me? That is a strange thing to make a replica for.

Originally Posted by tripp

I'm a little nervous to see how Broncos Country reacts to a poor game by Lock & the Broncos.

I'd hate to see the end of a really good two week run, but I'm very cautious against KC, and for some reason I've got a bad feeling about this Sunday.

Hmmm, I think you have a bad feeling about the upcoming game because you possess preternatural abilities. However, King87 thinks it’s because we have lost 7 straight verses KC...duh! King is such a jerk sometimes.

Originally Posted by Gimpygod

Hmmm, I think you have a bad feeling about the upcoming game because you possess preternatural abilities. However, King87 thinks it’s because we have lost 7 straight verses KC...duh! King is such a jerk sometimes.

I'm a pretty big turd.

Originally Posted by Gimpygod

I still think G Money’s original point stands regardless of the end result concerning the contract, Lock was not intended to start this season.

Elway made that clear from the beginning, Lock would be competing for the backup job, not starter in 2019. However, his injury prevented even that happening.

That has zero to do with my comments on the restructure, because once Flacco was on the roster for week 1, as a vested veteran his salary was guaranteed, so there due to that, there was ZERO downside to the restructure and only more options open to the Broncos. Those that looked it as proof that Elway planned to use Flacco in 2020 simple don't understand the restructure or current salary cap rules.

Originally Posted by King87

That's just his hacker name.

Actually, that's what my last two girlfriends called me, before they reported me to the county health department...

Originally Posted by Tned

Actually, that's what my last two girlfriends called me, before they reported me to the county health department...

Dammit, Tned! You are a revolting beasticle.

Originally Posted by King87

Dammit, Tned! You are a revolting beasticle.

Yes. Yes, I am. But, while the syphilis has caused unbearable joint pain, it hasn't done anything to diminish my incredible intellect and superior knowledge.

Originally Posted by Tned

Yes. Yes, I am. But, while the syphilis has caused unbearable joint pain, it hasn't done anything to diminish my incredible intellect and superior knowledge.

Yes.

Originally Posted by Tned

Yes. Yes, I am. But, while the syphilis has caused unbearable joint pain, it hasn't done anything to diminish my incredible intellect and superior knowledge.

Like Schubert.

Originally Posted by Tned

Elway made that clear from the beginning, Lock would be competing for the backup job, not starter in 2019. However, his injury prevented even that happening.

That has zero to do with my comments on the restructure, because once Flacco was on the roster for week 1, as a vested veteran his salary was guaranteed, so there due to that, there was ZERO downside to the restructure and only more options open to the Broncos. Those that looked it as proof that Elway planned to use Flacco in 2020 simple don't understand the restructure or current salary cap rules.

Its YOU, and not Sportrac that doesn't understand:

Joe Flacco: Contract details by year

Year: 2020
Age: 35
Base Salary: $20,250,000
Restructure amount: $3,400,000
Cap Hit if on the roster: $23,650,000
Dead Cap if not on roster: $13,600,000
Cash Details: $20,250,000($100,750,000)

I Highlighted in RED the amount of dead cap hit of $13 million if he's not on the roster in 2020. The only amount vested on Sept. 1 was his full 2019 salary. They couldn't cut him during the season and save on his game-day checks. All those amounts would be fully guaranteed.

(And, although they would save on game day checks any remaining unearned signing bonus would immediately be accelerated against the cap if he were cut or traded).

Like Flacco dead money matters? Granted they don't WANT to pay dead money but the savings on Lock tend to offset it.

Elway traded Keenum. Maybe he can find a trade partner for Flacco somewhere to lessen the hit. Or maybe he retires and Den gets lucky.

I don't think theyre not too worried about it and seeing Locks development to ensure he is the answer is the highest priority.

Originally Posted by Cugel

Its YOU, and not Sportrac that doesn't understand:


I Highlighted in RED the amount of dead cap hit of $13 million if he's not on the roster in 2020. The only amount vested on Sept. 1 was his full 2019 salary. They couldn't cut him during the season and save on his game-day checks. All those amounts would be fully guaranteed.

(And, although they would save on game day checks any remaining unearned signing bonus would immediately be accelerated against the cap if he were cut or traded).

You're not being honest. It's been pointed out by Tned his deal is structured so that any dead money is spread over two years. I might be oversimplifying but I think gist of it is correct.

Originally Posted by Shazam!

Like Flacco dead money matters? Granted they don't WANT to pay dead money but the savings on Lock tend to offset it.

Elway traded Keenum. Maybe he can find a trade partner for Flacco somewhere to lessen the hit. Or maybe he retires and Den gets lucky.

I don't think theyre not too worried about it and seeing Locks development to ensure he is the answer is the highest priority.

I doubt we can find a trade partner.

Originally Posted by Cugel

Its YOU, and not Sportrac that doesn't understand:


I Highlighted in RED the amount of dead cap hit of $13 million if he's not on the roster in 2020. The only amount vested on Sept. 1 was his full 2019 salary. They couldn't cut him during the season and save on his game-day checks. All those amounts would be fully guaranteed.

(And, although they would save on game day checks any remaining unearned signing bonus would immediately be accelerated against the cap if he were cut or traded).

How much of his savings THIS year roll over to next year?

It's not Tned that doesn't understand.