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Cole Kmet contract extension: this is why RBs are mad
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:33 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:33 am
Cole Kmet is an average to above average TE, he had 50 catches last year. He just signed a 4 yr 50 million dollar contract with 32 million guaranteed
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So basically, if he hits his incentives, his four year contract is worth more per year than Saquon Barkley’s new 1 yr deal, and about 2 million more than the RB franchise tag.
This isn’t a thread to explain why RBs get paid less, we had that thread, most of us understand it well and agree that paying running backs a ton of money or giving them long contracts is bad business. This is just a thread to point out why RBs are upset, an average TE is able to negotiate a long term contract worth more per year than what one of the best RBs in the league is able to get for a year and what the RB franchise tag is worth, it does suck for them.
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So basically, if he hits his incentives, his four year contract is worth more per year than Saquon Barkley’s new 1 yr deal, and about 2 million more than the RB franchise tag.
This isn’t a thread to explain why RBs get paid less, we had that thread, most of us understand it well and agree that paying running backs a ton of money or giving them long contracts is bad business. This is just a thread to point out why RBs are upset, an average TE is able to negotiate a long term contract worth more per year than what one of the best RBs in the league is able to get for a year and what the RB franchise tag is worth, it does suck for them.
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Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:35 am to Tiger1242
Its what the market demands, oh well.
However, if I was an elite athlete playing RB in HS, I would do everything in my power to try to transition to WR.
However, if I was an elite athlete playing RB in HS, I would do everything in my power to try to transition to WR.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:36 am to Tiger1242
RBs tend to be fairly interchangeable now that offenses are so pass heavy.
A TE who can block as well as catch doesn’t necessarily grow on trees unless you can find a power forward who won’t get a sniff in the NBA and they have an IQ above an avocado to learn their job.
A TE who can block as well as catch doesn’t necessarily grow on trees unless you can find a power forward who won’t get a sniff in the NBA and they have an IQ above an avocado to learn their job.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:43 am to Tiger1242
Whatever. The bottom line is that TE is a much more valuable position on every team.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:48 am to Tiger1242
Salaries for sports at any level are insane.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:51 am to Tiger1242
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So basically, if he hits his incentives, his four year contract is worth more per year than Saquon Barkley’s new 1 yr deal, and about 2 million more than the RB franchise tag.
This isn’t a thread to explain why RBs get paid less, we had that thread, most of us understand it well and agree that paying running backs a ton of money or giving them long contracts is bad business. This is just a thread to point out why RBs are upset, an average TE is able to negotiate a long term contract worth more per year than what one of the best RBs in the league is able to get for a year and what the RB franchise tag is worth, it does suck for them.
Sure it does. The complaint is production. The NFL is shortchanging the running back position regardless of production.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:54 am to Tiger1242
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This isn’t a thread to explain why RBs get paid less, we had that thread, most of us understand it well and agree that paying running backs a ton of money or giving them long contracts is bad business. This is just a thread to point out why RBs are upset, an average TE is able to negotiate a long term contract worth more per year than what one of the best RBs in the league is able to get for a year and what the RB franchise tag is worth, it does suck for them.
Your feelings are meaningless.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:56 am to Tiger1242
I thought the same whenever I saw this on ESPN. I had to look up who Cole Kmet was lol.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 9:08 am to Tiger1242
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his four year contract is worth more per year than Saquon Barkley’s new 1 yr deal,
I admit I don't understand NFL and contracts...but shouldnt a 4 year deal be worth more than a 1 year deal?
Posted on 8/2/23 at 9:13 am to Tiger1242
I think everyone knows why running backs are mad. There isn't anything that can (or should) be done about it outside of collective bargaining. I will be interested to see if the running backs have enough sway to get the union to make their issue a priority in the next labor deal. The union has been trying to snuff out the franchise tag in every negotiation since its inception. They haven't gotten it done, and outside of that, I'm not sure the union is really going to go to bat for running back specific rules. Certainly the owners aren't going to crack the door on a position group specific rule that threatens their entire labor model.
Ultimately, running backs are stuck and long term, we'll probably see more talented players try and stick at another position to avoid that pitfall.
Ultimately, running backs are stuck and long term, we'll probably see more talented players try and stick at another position to avoid that pitfall.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 9:26 am to Tiger1242
TEs are more valuable than RBs.
Not sure the misunderstanding
Not sure the misunderstanding
Posted on 8/2/23 at 10:11 am to Tiger1242
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This is just a thread to point out why RBs are upset, an average TE is able to negotiate a long term contract worth more per year than what one of the best RBs in the league is able to get for a year and what the RB franchise tag is worth, it does suck for them.
This is like primary care doctors complaining that neurosurgeons makes more money
You dont do the same job
Posted on 8/2/23 at 10:20 am to Tiger1242
RBs are getting to women’s soccer level. You are worth what someone will pay you and that’s based off the value you bring.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 10:30 am to Tiger1242
How many rookies contributed at the TE position last year?
Now, how many rookie RB's contributed?
Now, how many rookie RB's contributed?
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:18 am to Tiger1242
There are like 5 TEs every season worth a wet fart. That’s why they’re paid. And the best one, Kelce, is vastly underpaid.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:20 am to Tiger1242
and 20 years ago the fullbacks were mad. times change, the game evolves.
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 11:21 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 3:54 pm to Tiger1242
Rbs is an easily replaceable position and the players are on the decline during their second contract. If you want TE money, be a TE.
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