RaidersAreOne Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) We just signed him in free agency Edited May 4, 2021 by Louis Friend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Damn they just brought him in too. I was looking forward to rooting for him with his old TE coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NudeTayne Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The fact that most of us will have to Google this guy even though he's been in the league for eight years tells you all you need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just now, Louis Friend said: Probably got up there and realized his heart wasn’t in it like he thought. IIRC he’s had a couple concussions and ankle and shoulder issues, he’s probably getting tired of the grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, NudeTayne said: The fact that most of us will have to Google this guy even though he's been in the league for eight years tells you all you need to know. That fans don’t keep tabs on other teams blocking TEs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NudeTayne Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Dome said: That fans don’t keep tabs on other teams blocking TEs? Honestly we usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar12 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 He’s only 30 is playing for the Lions that depressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Blackstar12 said: He’s only 30 is playing for the Lions that depressing? Yeah, I'd hate to make millions of dollars playing in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamRod Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I hear Tim Tebow is available. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar12 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Yeah, I'd hate to make millions of dollars playing in the NFL. Sign me up but seriously his season career highs are 226 yards and only 3 TDs. It isn’t like the Lions missed out on a lot? Edited May 4, 2021 by Blackstar12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just now, Blackstar12 said: Sign me up but seriously his season career highs are 300 yards and only 3 TDs. It isn’t like the Lions missed out on a lot? Lions have TJ Hockenson as their receiving TE. They signed Josh Hill to replace Jesse James as their blocking TE. Now with Hill retiring, they are reportedly bringing back Darren Fells. Neither move pushes the needle much, especially for a rebuilding team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Yeah, I'd hate to make millions of dollars playing in the NFL. well, not exactly: Quote Josh Hill signed a 1 year, $1,212,500 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $137,500 signing bonus, $987,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,212,500. I mean, I get your point but like others have said the guy has had numerous injuries, is a pretty unknown blocking TE who went from the Saints to, no offense, the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: well, not exactly: I mean, I get your point but like others have said the guy has had numerous injuries, is a pretty unknown blocking TE who went from the Saints to, no offense, the Lions. What does going to the Lions have to do with it though? Either he's retiring due to injuries, which should have stopped him from signing with any team this offseason, or he's retiring to not play for the Lions (as some have suggested) after being a UFA a few months ago, having the opportunity to play for any team of his chosing, and never playing a snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just now, Louis Friend said: What does going to the Lions have to do with it though? Either he's retiring due to injuries, which should have stopped him from signing with any team this offseason, or he's retiring to not play for the Lions (as some have suggested) after being a UFA a few months ago, having the opportunity to play for any team of his chosing, and never playing a snap. The best guess of anyone here, without first-hand knowledge, seems to be that a guy who has suffered a decent amount of injuries didn't feel it was ultimately worth it to go through that grind for a new team that's rebuilding and has a very bad history of success for, in comparison to other NFL contracts, not a lot of money. And let's be honest here, when you're a free agent, you don't get to play for "any team of your choosing", because the desire has to be mutual. Guys generally go where they will either make the most money or have the best chance at a Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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