2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)

[Doublezero]

2 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

It would be interesting to see the percentage they allocate for each position group. 

I read somewhere that the only position group in the NFL that earns less than RB is long snapper.

[brett_c_b]

38 minutes ago, Doublezero said:

I read somewhere that the only position group in the NFL that earns less than RB is long snapper.

I read that somewhere as well ..... Although that somewhere may have been your post

[Eternal optimist]

Just wanted to chime in RE: Brady O, dude wants to get paid. Hope he sticks with us but especially as a RB and being the CFL... you only get so many years.

It sucks, but I understand it.

[wbbfan]

3 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Curious what people think about Brandon Barlow at DE. 26, with the Argos last year had 30 tackles and 9 sacks while rotating. Could he be a younger, cheaper option at DE over Jeffcoat?

Tbh you could take and one of their front 6. They scout develop and deploy soo damn well on the front. Not shabby with dbs either but I feel like they more so hit on dbs. They are a mill churning out good front 6 guys. 

[JCon]

2 hours ago, Doublezero said:

I read somewhere that the only position group in the NFL that earns less than RB is long snapper.

Kickers don't make much. Maybe it's an average of all. I would like to know the starters average salary by position? 

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, brett_c_b said:

I read that somewhere as well ..... Although that somewhere may have been your post

I’ve never heard that but I wouldnt be surprised.
I lol’d pretty hard at that too. I wonder if no2 QBs, or back up QBs in general make more money than starting RBs. 
 

 

[JCon]

3 minutes ago, JCon said:

Kickers don't make much. Maybe it's an average of all. I would like to know the starters average salary by position? 

Average NFL salary by position

(All figures taken from Spotrac.)

 

Position Average Salary

Left tackle $8.9 million

Quarterback $5.1 million

Right tackle $5 million

Inside linebacker $3.8 million

Outside linebacker $3.7 million

Tackle $3.2 million

Edge $3.2 million

Defensive End $3 million

Offense $2.8 million

Offensive line $2.8 million

Defensive line $2.7 million

Defense $2.6 million

Guard $2.5 million

Defensive tackle $2.5 million

Linebacker $2.4 million

Center $2.4 million

Wide receiver $2.2 million

Safety $2.2 million

Kicker $2.2 million

Secondary $2.1 million

Cornerback $2 million

Tight end $2 million

Running Back $1.8 million

Fullback $1.7 million

Punter $1.5 million

Long snapper $1.1 million

[wbbfan]

3 minutes ago, JCon said:

Kickers don't make much. Maybe it's an average of all. I would like to know the starters average salary by position? 

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/
 

according to that FBs make more money than RBs. Idk if it’s accurate or not. 

2 minutes ago, JCon said:

Average NFL salary by position

(All figures taken from Spotrac.)

 

Position Average Salary

Left tackle $8.9 million

Quarterback $5.1 million

Right tackle $5 million

Inside linebacker $3.8 million

Outside linebacker $3.7 million

Tackle $3.2 million

Edge $3.2 million

Defensive End $3 million

Offense $2.8 million

Offensive line $2.8 million

Defensive line $2.7 million

Defense $2.6 million

Guard $2.5 million

Defensive tackle $2.5 million

Linebacker $2.4 million

Center $2.4 million

Wide receiver $2.2 million

Safety $2.2 million

Kicker $2.2 million

Secondary $2.1 million

Cornerback $2 million

Tight end $2 million

Running Back $1.8 million

Fullback $1.7 million

Punter $1.5 million

Long snapper $1.1 million

Beat me by seconds haha. 
 

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10076678-what-is-the-going-contract-rate-for-every-position-in-todays-nfl.amp.html

 

not a lot of reputable sites for this that I know of. 

[WinnipegGordo]

 

[Geebrr]

1 minute ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

That money could have gone to Brady! 

[MOBomberFan]

Jake the Snake back in Blue and Gold for what feels like his 20th season.

[17to85]

🍿

[Geebrr]

I’ll be honest. Love Jake and everything he has done. He should be on the cheap and be backing up Lawson. 

[voodoochylde]

1 minute ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

That's an uninspired re-signing (and I like Jake)

Based on our current roster make-up I guess we *need* a backup Canadian DT but he's a vet we should be moving on from.

[Bubba Zanetti]

6 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

Edited February 2, 2024 by Bubba Zanetti

[JCon]

We already have a backlog of hip surgeries in the province. How many old-timers are we bringing back? Can they play schmokey? 

Edited February 2, 2024 by JCon

[WinnipegGordo]

4 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

I’ll be honest. Love Jake and everything he has done. He should be on the cheap and be backing up Lawson. 

Btw, Hodge says Lawson is making around 135k.

 

[Geebrr]

1 minute ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Btw, Hodge says Lawson is making around 135k.

 

I don’t mind him making that - this is his year to take the job. 

[WinnipegGordo]

Is it Groundhog Day?

[JCon]

Just now, WinnipegGordo said:

Is it Groundhog Day?

[bustamente]

Back up D lineman sure why not, anything over 100k well that monies could of been used elsewhere.

[JCon]

12 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

That money could have gone to Brady! 

They have the money for Brady. They're just not going to pay him what he currently wants. If he comes down near the Bombers number, they'll re-sign him. 

[Dr Zaius]

Hate it. Status quo is exactly the opposite of what this regime needs to be doing. 
 

[Rex_Banner]

Seems like one of those signings just because he’s been here forever.   

[Arnold_Palmer]

As long as it’s in a back up role I’m fine with it, he’s a good rotational piece. The problem was trotting him out as a starter all season long.

Edited February 2, 2024 by Arnold_Palmer