Colts Extend Brissett

[Fountain City Blues]

This is a five-fold increase on his current salary. And he literally did nothing to earn it, other than be the guy who was the backup when Luck retired.

Run-of-the-mill QBs are a dime a dozen.

It's in line with the Case Keenums of the world. That's probably his market value until he shows he can be a bonafide starter.

He's a lot better than Hoyer, imo

 

[Carnzo]

That's a lot of money for an un-proven QB.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

That's a lot of money for an un-proven QB.

It's under 10% of the cap, so no.

 

[Guy Incognito]

It's under 10% of the cap, so no.

They have space, sure.

Not sure why they needed to guarantee two-thirds of that. Teddy Bridgewater, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyrod Taylor, and Ryan Tannehill all signed for anywhere from $7 mil total guaranteed down to $1.5 million guaranteed.

It probably won't hurt them now, but they just pumped a lot of money into the lower-tier QB market (granted, Carr and Gartopopolopolol also say hi here, but at least there were signs around those guys).

 

[Carnzo]

It's under 10% of the cap, so no.

Ya I guess your right.
Sure wish I was born with the talent it takes to make that kind of money.
That's why they make what they make I suppose.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Ya I guess your right.
Sure wish I was born with the talent it takes to make that kind of money.
That's why they make what they make I suppose.

Imagine being Zeke Elliott or Melvin Gordon and finding out that Brissett just got $15 per year.

 

[Carnzo]

Imagine being Zeke Elliott or Melvin Gordon and finding out that Brissett just got $15 per year.

LOL you have a good point there.

 

[Rock Strongo]

so indy gave andrew luck what, 12.5 million that they didnt ask to be returned. they have 20 million guaranteed to brisett and 9 mil to hoyer.

thats 41.5 million over 3 QB's, one of whom is retired. its must be pill week for irsay.

 

[shopson67]

Imagine being Zeke Elliott or Melvin Gordon and finding out that Brissett just got $15 per year.

as the 19th highest paid QB.

Melvin shouldn't be in the same conversation IMO. Last year was the first season he topped 4 yards per carry, which is typically league average. He needs to come back to Earth a bit.

 

[Rock Strongo]

as the 19th highest paid QB.

Melvin shouldn't be in the same conversation IMO. Last year was the first season he topped 4 yards per carry, which is typically league average. He needs to come back to Earth a bit.

yeah but his oline was ranked dead last over that time too, food for thought.

 

[shopson67]

yeah but his oline was ranked dead last over that time too, food for thought.

So, who should get paid? The back or the line?

 

[Rock Strongo]

So, who should get paid? The back or the line?

you can say that about every team tho. a good run blocking line produces a good back.

 

[knowyourenemy]

as the 19th highest paid QB.

Melvin shouldn't be in the same conversation IMO. Last year was the first season he topped 4 yards per carry, which is typically league average. He needs to come back to Earth a bit.

He’s a solid back. Obviously he contributes in the passing game as well. But I agree he isn’t really on the same level as Elliott or Bell or anything.

 

[GNG]

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[Schmoopy1000]

taking away Lucks base salaries for 2019 & 2020& 2020 roster bonus) pretty much cancels out both QBs guaranteed money. Luck off the books saves them about 31.125 mil. Both Qbs for the next 2 & 3 yrs owed 29 mil without earning the rest.
Colts arent in bad shape there.
Luck's sudden retirement cost them but as any player retiring will.

 

[megalodon30]

Brissett just got $15 per year

Proof football players are paid too much. Fifteen dollars a year? Wow!

 

[knowyourenemy]

Proof football players are paid too much. Fifteen dollars a year? Wow!

It’s crazy. Fast food workers want $15 per hour and Brissett only gets $15 per year.