Rumor Andrew Luck now highest paid NFL player ever

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by JCBRAVE, Jun 29, 2016.

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  1. Ten_Titans

    Ten_Titans Pro Bowler

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    It might be in a couple years.
     
  2. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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    He's not even top 10 of QBs his AGE.

    Much less top QB in the league to warrant that contract.

    But... thanks, ESPN!!
     
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  3. SawdustMan

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    Which 10 QBs 26 or younger are better than him?

    Yeah I'm sure NFL franchises are throwing out 100+ million dollar contracts over ESPN hype.
     
  4. SawdustMan

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    The precedent has already been set. Pretty much every big name QB extension surpasses the previous one in value. Hell, Tannehill got nearly $100 million IIRC.

    Another thing you have to understand is the Colts spent a 1st overall draft pick on this guy. They have a lot invested already. Luck's camp holds a lot of the cards in negotiations. We can debate how overrated Luck is til the end of time. But the bottom line is he was a first overall selection and has shown a lot of promise. Teams don't just let guys (at the QB position) like that walk away.

    If they let Luck hit the open market that is likely the kind of deal he would end up with anyway. Like it or not, that's just the way the QB market is.
     
  5. Chronos

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    Mettenberger ran like he grew from a tree.
     
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  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    "Mett ran", thats called an oxymoron
     
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  7. Gunny

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    At least their mascot is awesowe.
     
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  8. Black Mamba

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    Well Yoda hasn't really proved dick yet. His freshman season was good, but not franchise QB good. Not that I was expecting him to look like Football Jesus.

    What he does for the team this year and the next will allow us to make a definitive opinion on his abilities.
     
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  9. Mitch86

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    By the time Mariotas second contract comes up the QB market will be pushing 150+ million 4/5year contracts. That's going to suck assuming he keeps improving and the Titans want to pay him.

    As for Lucks contract, that just how it goes...get a decent QB and you have to pay him more than the previous decent QBs are getting. He's over hyped but is still decent enough to keep around.
     
  10. Mitch86

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    Yes, the cap is inflated but that new money is going to higher QB contracts and still handicapping teams rosters down the road because of it. At some point QB contracts have to level off so teams can pay other players too.
     
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