We want to win with Flynn!!!! 
Do you think KC will try to re-sign Orton, or let him go to FA?
Do you think KC will try to re-sign Orton, or let him go to FA?
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We want to win with Flynn!!!!
Do you think KC will try to re-sign Orton, or let him go to FA?
Hard to tell, probably depends entirely on who the coach may be. With the cap increase and how much room KC has, we've got plenty of cap to pursue whomever we want. Teams have one more year before they have to spend 99% of the cap, so who knows. Nothing would surprise me. If we keep Romeo and bring in McDaniels or O'Brien (though he may be headed to Penn State) then I think it's much more likely we move forward with Cassel and Stanzi, and Orton would probably go elsewhere to try and get a starting job with a team (and then KC would get a compensatory pick next year for him).
Flynn probably just played his way to a huge free agent contract in the offseason.
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I wonder if Peyton will do the "nice" thing and rework his contract to be more friendly to the team, after all he made what 26M was it for doing nothing this year ....
Doubtful, but a thought.
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I was at the Bengals game and the atmosphere was great and the new stadium is really good to see a game at even in the upper deck which is where I was. 8 rows from the top.
The game though, was the worst reffed game I have seen. I could have been ok with it if it hadn't been so one sidded.
The game though, was the worst reffed game I have seen. I could have been ok with it if it hadn't been so one sidded.
It already is more friendly. He has a huge bonus so that his cap number isn't even more ridiculous. When a contract is 'reworked' typically salary is turned into bonus money (which then hits the cap equally over the remaining years, and sometimes a year is added to help further defer the cap hit.
The benefit to the player is instead of via game checks they get money up front for the season.
Manning already has this, what's the motivation for him to change it, and allow himself to potentially be traded to a team that will significantly weaken themselves in compensation?
Rams fire Spagnuolo, Devaney
BY JIM THOMAS | Posted: Monday, January 2, 2012 11:30 am
Gordon: Fisher would toughen the Rams, quickly...“This team needs an attitude adjustment. What I mean by that, the killer instinct has got to exist here. It's something I've talked about. When you don't finish games at the end . . . We're pointing to this one but this feeling that I've had has been there all year.”Those were the frustrated words of a losing coach Sunday.Steve Spagnuolo didn’t utter them – Raiders coachHue Jackson made that assessment his team failed to reach the playoffs.Spagnuolo, by contrast, used his news conference to effusively praise the heart and character of his 2-14 team.Enough! Rams owner Stan Kroenke wisely hit the restart button and ordered sweeping changes at Rams Park.Spagnuolo is gone. General manager Billy Devaney is gone, too, along with various failures underneath them who will vanish as well.This franchise is overdue for an attitude adjustment.Scott Linehan’s.....St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke wasted little time in deciding the fate of head coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney.Both Spagnuolo and Devaney were fired Monday morning less than 24 hours after the Rams ended a highly disappointing 2-14 season with a 34-27 loss to San Francisco. Both were informed Monday morning.Spagnuolo's three-year record with the Rams was 10-38, as the team crumbled under the weight of a tough schedule and a torrent of injuries.Devaney's drafts, although better than his predecessor's, included too many misses and failed to adequately address the need for playmakers on offense and the return game.Running back Steven Jackson said Spagnuolo informed the team of his dismissal during a meeting at Rams Park."In this business, you know a decision was going to be made one way or another. I wasn’t quite sure what it was going to be," Jackson said. "Coach addressed the team this morning to let us know that he was terminated and he was sorry — especially for the guys that have been here the entire three years he was coach — that he didn’t get the job done. He took full responsibility. He really regretted that he couldn’t turn this franchise back around."Kroenke, who did not attend Sunday's season finale, issued a statement Monday:"I would like to personally thank Steve and Billy for their dedication to the St. Louis Rams organization over the past several seasons. This was a difficult decision for many reasons. We have tremendous respect for Steve and Billy as people and football professionals."No one individual is to blame for this disappointing season and we all must hold ourselves accountable. However, we believe it's in the best interest of the St. Louis Rams to make these changes as we continue our quest to build a team that consistently competes for playoffs and championships."We wish Steve, Billy and their families the very best in the future and thank them again for their commitment to our organization and the city of St. Louis."Here are more reactions from Rams players to Monday morning's firings:Quarterback Sam Bradford: "I'm obviously disappointed. Coach is the one who brought me here, who believed in me and gave me my opportunity. I'll always be thankful for that. I really enjoyed playing for Spags. I thought he was a great coach. I think I learned a lot from him."I hope that Josh (McDaniels) stays and the system stays but if we do get a new offensive coordinator, I'll embrace it like I have the last two years and get to work and try ot learn it as soon as possible."Obviously its frustrating. Ideally, I'd like to be going into year 3 of the same system, but that's not possible. So, we'll see what happens. If there is a change and there is a new offense to be learned, I'll be ready to roll."Defensive end Chris Long: "I've been through this a couple of times now and it's never pretty when somebody is losing their job. I certainly wish Spags the best and Billy the best. I'm very appreciative, especially of Billy for bringing me here. He's always believed in me as a player. I know Spags will do great things. He handled it all with class, and we all can take a lesson from that.''Safety Quintin Mikell, who also played for Spagnuolo in Philadelphia: "It's tough. I felt like I let him down. He brought me in. You feel like you are part of the reason this happened. It's tough, but he's doing OK. He's fine and everything, but it's still tough."Kathleen Nelson of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.
Read more: Rams fire Spagnuolo, Devaney
BY JIM THOMAS | Posted: Monday, January 2, 2012 11:30 am
Gordon: Fisher would toughen the Rams, quickly...“This team needs an attitude adjustment. What I mean by that, the killer instinct has got to exist here. It's something I've talked about. When you don't finish games at the end . . . We're pointing to this one but this feeling that I've had has been there all year.”Those were the frustrated words of a losing coach Sunday.Steve Spagnuolo didn’t utter them – Raiders coachHue Jackson made that assessment his team failed to reach the playoffs.Spagnuolo, by contrast, used his news conference to effusively praise the heart and character of his 2-14 team.Enough! Rams owner Stan Kroenke wisely hit the restart button and ordered sweeping changes at Rams Park.Spagnuolo is gone. General manager Billy Devaney is gone, too, along with various failures underneath them who will vanish as well.This franchise is overdue for an attitude adjustment.Scott Linehan’s.....St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke wasted little time in deciding the fate of head coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney.Both Spagnuolo and Devaney were fired Monday morning less than 24 hours after the Rams ended a highly disappointing 2-14 season with a 34-27 loss to San Francisco. Both were informed Monday morning.Spagnuolo's three-year record with the Rams was 10-38, as the team crumbled under the weight of a tough schedule and a torrent of injuries.Devaney's drafts, although better than his predecessor's, included too many misses and failed to adequately address the need for playmakers on offense and the return game.Running back Steven Jackson said Spagnuolo informed the team of his dismissal during a meeting at Rams Park."In this business, you know a decision was going to be made one way or another. I wasn’t quite sure what it was going to be," Jackson said. "Coach addressed the team this morning to let us know that he was terminated and he was sorry — especially for the guys that have been here the entire three years he was coach — that he didn’t get the job done. He took full responsibility. He really regretted that he couldn’t turn this franchise back around."Kroenke, who did not attend Sunday's season finale, issued a statement Monday:"I would like to personally thank Steve and Billy for their dedication to the St. Louis Rams organization over the past several seasons. This was a difficult decision for many reasons. We have tremendous respect for Steve and Billy as people and football professionals."No one individual is to blame for this disappointing season and we all must hold ourselves accountable. However, we believe it's in the best interest of the St. Louis Rams to make these changes as we continue our quest to build a team that consistently competes for playoffs and championships."We wish Steve, Billy and their families the very best in the future and thank them again for their commitment to our organization and the city of St. Louis."Here are more reactions from Rams players to Monday morning's firings:Quarterback Sam Bradford: "I'm obviously disappointed. Coach is the one who brought me here, who believed in me and gave me my opportunity. I'll always be thankful for that. I really enjoyed playing for Spags. I thought he was a great coach. I think I learned a lot from him."I hope that Josh (McDaniels) stays and the system stays but if we do get a new offensive coordinator, I'll embrace it like I have the last two years and get to work and try ot learn it as soon as possible."Obviously its frustrating. Ideally, I'd like to be going into year 3 of the same system, but that's not possible. So, we'll see what happens. If there is a change and there is a new offense to be learned, I'll be ready to roll."Defensive end Chris Long: "I've been through this a couple of times now and it's never pretty when somebody is losing their job. I certainly wish Spags the best and Billy the best. I'm very appreciative, especially of Billy for bringing me here. He's always believed in me as a player. I know Spags will do great things. He handled it all with class, and we all can take a lesson from that.''Safety Quintin Mikell, who also played for Spagnuolo in Philadelphia: "It's tough. I felt like I let him down. He brought me in. You feel like you are part of the reason this happened. It's tough, but he's doing OK. He's fine and everything, but it's still tough."Kathleen Nelson of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.
Read more: Rams fire Spagnuolo, Devaney
Bum: Wade had tumor 'the size of a volleyball'
The Texans haven't revealed much about Wade Phillips health issue that left him sidelined for two of the team's final three games of the regular season,
Bum: Wade had tumor 'the size of a volleyball' - CBSSports.com
The Texans haven't revealed much about Wade Phillips health issue that left him sidelined for two of the team's final three games of the regular season,
Bum: Wade had tumor 'the size of a volleyball' - CBSSports.com
Fisher will speak with Rams this week
BY JIM THOMAS | Posted: Monday, January 2, 2012 4:36 pm | (5) Comments
Jeff Fisher, as coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2008. (AP Photo)
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher will speak with the Rams later this week about their head-coaching vacancy, league sources told the Post-Dispatch.In addition, while not referring to any particular candidate, Rams owner Stan Kroenke told the Post-Dispatch that there are advantages to hiring someone with prior head-coaching experience.
But he added that the Rams would take a flexible approach in hiring Steve Spagnuolo's replacement.Kroenke also said the Rams don't necessarily have to hire a new general manager before hiring a new head coach. What's important, he added, is that they get along and can work together.
Read more: Fisher will speak with Rams this week
BY JIM THOMAS | Posted: Monday, January 2, 2012 4:36 pm | (5) Comments
Jeff Fisher, as coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2008. (AP Photo)
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher will speak with the Rams later this week about their head-coaching vacancy, league sources told the Post-Dispatch.In addition, while not referring to any particular candidate, Rams owner Stan Kroenke told the Post-Dispatch that there are advantages to hiring someone with prior head-coaching experience.
But he added that the Rams would take a flexible approach in hiring Steve Spagnuolo's replacement.Kroenke also said the Rams don't necessarily have to hire a new general manager before hiring a new head coach. What's important, he added, is that they get along and can work together.
Read more: Fisher will speak with Rams this week
Here's one stat that didn't get noticed: Matt Stafford threw for 520 yards on Sunday making him one of only 4 QBs in the NFL to throw for 5,000 yards in a season.
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