Starkiller Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 33 minutes ago, ctm said: I never said they would cut him due to the 1M. They know now what he is and isn't. I said there is no point in waiting till after it's paid to decide. He couldn't stay healthy or catch . This isn't a hard decision to make right now. The point is that they don’t want to downgrade the position. If they can sign a quality replacement for Ridley from the vast wealth of moderately priced starting quality wide receivers available in free agency this year then by all means cut him. If not then they may just keep him for another year. Callidus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, rns90 said: They probably already know or have a ballpark number in terms of FA WR contracts and which guys they are interested/can sign . Some of those negotiations will go on during the combine (and may have already started). I think he’s a goner . Even with the rising costs of FA’s there’s a better and more productive way of spending close to 27 million dollars , particularly with how you can maneuver the cap for lower year one cap hits on contracts . Plus they have the fourth overall pick as kind of a hedge. The rising cost of free agent WRs actually makes Ridley’s salary this year palatable. Especially since it’s nearly all unguaranteed money going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleNinja Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, OILERMAN said: Don't forget about ReStrepo Finally! Took you long enough to come around. Welcome aboard. Callidus, and Starkiller 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number9 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 On 2/13/2026 at 11:36 PM, rns90 said: It sounds like Pierce isn’t going to be available . Slightly different but they really should come out of a FA with a TE given how much talent is expected to be out there at that spot with all the guys like Kmet, Njoku, Knox and maybe Hockenson all cap cuts along with others. I agree. I think a TE FA will be less risky to spend money own and get similar/better production than they have produced in the past. I like Helm a whole lot, he could really develop playing along side one of them. rns90 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLinks Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The most glaring issue for Cam year one with the WRs was the catches over targets percentage between Ayomanor and Ridley. We’re talking 46% and 47% respectively. So looking at the free agents, much as I’m not crazy about it, Michael Pittman Jr. had a 72% catch rate last, year. He’s hovered around 70% 3 of the last 4 seasons. Wandale Robinson had 65+ and 66+ catch % each of the last two seasons. Dike was almost 65%. Helm was 80%. I don’t know about the feasibility of getting Pittman or Robinson, but getting both and then drafting Tate to play Z would be a big overturn. I think if they wanted to draft Lemon, though, for example, they wouldn’t pursue Robinson in FA, who might re-sign with the Giants, anyway. Callidus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callidus Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 44 minutes ago, GLinks said: The most glaring issue for Cam year one with the WRs was the catches over targets percentage between Ayomanor and Ridley. We’re talking 46% and 47% respectively. So looking at the free agents, much as I’m not crazy about it, Michael Pittman Jr. had a 72% catch rate last, year. He’s hovered around 70% 3 of the last 4 seasons. Wandale Robinson had 65+ and 66+ catch % each of the last two seasons. Dike was almost 65%. Helm was 80%. I don’t know about the feasibility of getting Pittman or Robinson, but getting both and then drafting Tate to play Z would be a big overturn. I think if they wanted to draft Lemon, though, for example, they wouldn’t pursue Robinson in FA, who might re-sign with the Giants, anyway. Im not completely advocating a pitman, robinson tate offseason but it certainly would be a revelation target wise. As good as dikes catch rate was im not sure how many of those were screens. Them and the end around are kinda blurred together in my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, GLinks said: The most glaring issue for Cam year one with the WRs was the catches over targets percentage between Ayomanor and Ridley. We’re talking 46% and 47% respectively. So looking at the free agents, much as I’m not crazy about it, Michael Pittman Jr. had a 72% catch rate last, year. He’s hovered around 70% 3 of the last 4 seasons. Wandale Robinson had 65+ and 66+ catch % each of the last two seasons. Dike was almost 65%. Helm was 80%. I don’t know about the feasibility of getting Pittman or Robinson, but getting both and then drafting Tate to play Z would be a big overturn. I think if they wanted to draft Lemon, though, for example, they wouldn’t pursue Robinson in FA, who might re-sign with the Giants, anyway. If they sign two WR's in free agency there is no way we dip back into WR in pick number 1. Edited February 19 by Lantern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctm Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, GLinks said: The most glaring issue for Cam year one with the WRs was the catches over targets percentage between Ayomanor and Ridley. We’re talking 46% and 47% respectively. So looking at the free agents, much as I’m not crazy about it, Michael Pittman Jr. had a 72% catch rate last, year. He’s hovered around 70% 3 of the last 4 seasons. Wandale Robinson had 65+ and 66+ catch % each of the last two seasons. Dike was almost 65%. Helm was 80%. I don’t know about the feasibility of getting Pittman or Robinson, but getting both and then drafting Tate to play Z would be a big overturn. I think if they wanted to draft Lemon, though, for example, they wouldn’t pursue Robinson in FA, who might re-sign with the Giants, anyway. Robinson is slot only. He would play in the 3 WR package. Titans just said they don't see Dike or Ayo as a #2. So signing Robinson still would leave them needing 2 outside starters. Sounds like to me they will sign and then draft 2 outside guys. Then Dike, Ayo, and Oliver can compete for the #3 role. What Cam needs is some young talent at WR, TE and RB that he can depend on and grow with over the next 3-4 years. I think that is the priority for 2026. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callidus Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 23 minutes ago, ctm said: Robinson is slot only. He would play in the 3 WR package. Titans just said they don't see Dike or Ayo as a #2. So signing Robinson still would leave them needing 2 outside starters. Sounds like to me they will sign and then draft 2 outside guys. Then Dike, Ayo, and Oliver can compete for the #3 role. What Cam needs is some young talent at WR, TE and RB that he can depend on and grow with over the next 3-4 years. I think that is the priority for 2026. X doesn't = 1 Z doesn't = 2 Slot doesn't = 3 That depends on the system and talent available. Ridley was our 1 but he is a Z St. Brown is 1 but lines up in the slot most of the time JSN lines up everywhere Hill another Z who was a 1 Top tier tightends can also throw a wrench into this if you want to include them as well. GLinks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleNinja Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Am I on crack or is this account on crack? I could swear Sko is still on his 4 year rookie deal that runs through 2026, with a 5th year option that would run it through 2027. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OILERMAN Posted February 19 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19 6 minutes ago, NashvilleNinja said: Am I on crack or is this account on crack? I could swear Sko is still on his 4 year rookie deal that runs through 2026, with a 5th year option that would run it through 2027. I posted a while back they'd extend Skoronski and Simmons this offseason. It will cost them way more if they wait in all likelihood Nash, NashvilleNinja, DCTitan, and 8 others 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callidus Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 22 minutes ago, NashvilleNinja said: Am I on crack or is this account on crack? I could swear Sko is still on his 4 year rookie deal that runs through 2026, with a 5th year option that would run it through 2027. Teams can extend players on rookie deals once hey have played 3 seasons. They could use his option and wait which I assumed they would do or just get it over with. They have the cap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGO24 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Malaki Lemon please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTiger3733 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 The earlier we extend Sko, the cheaper it will be for us. titanruss, and Nash 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenj Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, OILERMAN said: I posted a while back they'd extend Skoronski and Simmons this offseason. It will cost them way more if they wait in all likelihood This is the smart way to spend cap money too. Lock up guys you are 100% of and frontload it as much as you can. OILERMAN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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