The Sandy Vag Thread

[sdskinsfan2001]

If someone has a career ending injury, I don't understand why that should count against the cap. I see why he gets paid but I don't understand punishing the team. Think anyone wanted that nasty ass injury to happen?

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

If someone has a career ending injury, I don't understand why that should count against the cap. I see why he gets paid but I don't understand punishing the team. Think anyone wanted that nasty ass injury to happen?

I agree to an extent but some things are relative. Take Sua Cravens he had career ending head trauma. Doctors told him he should walk a way and he did. Could he keep playing for sure but at the risk of further brain damage.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I agree to an extent but some things are relative. Take Sua Cravens he had career ending head trauma. Doctors told him he should walk a way and he did. Could he keep playing for sure but at the risk of further brain damage.

This isn't correct.
He quit on the team.
It was only when the team asked to get some of his signing bonus back did he start complaining of concussion issues.

He is currently playing for the Broncos.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by jamf

This isn't correct.
He quit on the team.
It was only when the team asked to get some of his signing bonus back did he start complaining of concussion issues.

He is currently playing for the Broncos.

Well they are fucking morons for signing him

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

If someone has a career ending injury, I don't understand why that should count against the cap. I see why he gets paid but I don't understand punishing the team. Think anyone wanted that nasty ass injury to happen?

I can understand the reasoning. It keeps teams from offering unrealistic contracts to older players or those coming off of injuries. It forces the team to assume the risk. Just think what would happen if a retirement or injury could be used to void a contract as far as the cap hit was concerned. You would have teams offering 10 year deals to 39 year old quarterbacks.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

I can understand the reasoning. It keeps teams from offering unrealistic contracts to older players or those coming off of injuries. It forces the team to assume the risk. Just think what would happen if a retirement or injury could be used to void a contract as far as the cap hit was concerned. You would have teams offering 10 year deals to 39 year old quarterbacks.

Yeah, that makes sense. But the risk is there without the cap hit. They still have to pay him out the 50 million or whatever it is. Companies don't make a habbit of liking that. Good thing the rookie QB scale is there. Gonna have to have a rookie. Can't afford to sign any good FA.