Comments on: Report: Jake Long wants “at least” $10 million annually

By: pillowporkers

pillowporkers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:22:43 +0000

@fantasyfootballmaveno

Regarding good QBs can cover up LT deficiencies, you are definitely correct because good QBs generally get the ball out faster. That being said, let’s not go overboard here with your examples.

SF: Best oline in the league…super bowl appearance

GB: Aaron Rodgers took more sacks than any QB. GB better upgrade their Oline or their backup QB spot, because he’s going to get hurt eventually the way this is headed and the division he plays in. I know GB fans agree.

NE: Matt Light? Pretty solid for 10 years, and all of NEs Super Bowl appearances.

Peyton Manning: Pretty sure DEN has a top 5 LT in Clady, probably part of the reason he went there.

Ryan Tannehill: Not even comparable to elite QBs in terms of getting the ball out quick, at least not yet. Tannehill has amazing pocket presence and shows the ability to take the hit, but it wouldn’t be fun for Dolphins fans to see him turn into David Carr now. Gotta give the young guy some protection.

By: chawk12thman

chawk12thman — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:46:02 +0000

1972wasalongtimeago says:
Jan 27, 2013 4:49 PM
You, me, and Jake have 2 things in common.

1. We want to make at least $10 million/year
2. We’re not going to get it from the Miami Dolphins
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3. We’re not going to get it from anyone.

By: captcrunch5019

captcrunch5019 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:20:07 +0000

$10 mill is a bunch of quarters. I like Long’s demeanor and willingness to play hurt as well as his leadership in the clubhouse but $10 mill is too much for someone that has not been performing like he had originally. Offer him a performance laden contract where he can make a fair amount of money ($7.5 to $8.0). Linemen, large, agile, mean individuals you can always get out of the draft. I would rather go for a 21 or 22 year old than a banged up 28 year old in his declining years.

By: ironpeddler255

ironpeddler255 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:46:34 +0000

I didn’t know Scott Boras was Long’s agent?

By: sclazo

sclazo — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:29:41 +0000

Bye bye Jake. You had your big payday already being the number 1 pick overall. You where the highest paid LT in the game. Now after 2 subpar seasons on the IR you think you are with 10 million a season? Bye bye and use that money play makers not greedy ass LT’s that don’t score points.

By: terpfan76

terpfan76 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:41:10 +0000

I’d probably say that Joe Thomas is the best in the league right now as well, but I love that Trent Williams is climbing the ladder. He had an outstanding season. Really looks to be a stud. Jake long would do well to move to the right side or start working on getting healthy.

By: judalation

judalation — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:40:35 +0000

10 million a year? Thats a LONG shot… Get it? Aww never mind!

By: hikohadon

hikohadon — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:46:23 +0000

“I don’t blame Cleveland fans being upset at the comments of Jake Long to the Browns. They only have one truly great player in Joe Thomas–the least we could do is know who he is!”
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I know that was meant as a backhanded compliment, but damn skippy!

At least the respect the one thing we have going for us in this Sea of Despair.

By: tgriffin2012

tgriffin2012 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:41:53 +0000

I’m a Bears fan n no way n hell would they pay dat much for an injury prone LT! Hell you have Alberts from KC who’s younger n healthy, u got Bushrod who’s just 28 n an all pro plus our new OC/OL coach know him from his days with the Saints n u have Beatty from G-Men who’s also younger. The smart thing for Bears sign one of those OT , sign OG Levrite from Bills, go after Edelman then. TE coming off injury like a Fred Davis or Dustin Keller then in draft get MLB Ogletree , Ertz should be there in 2nd trade Hester for a 3rd get Warfield from Kentucky n their good! No Jake Long here Go Bears!

By: bradford08

bradford08 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:24:54 +0000

Long can sign with the Detroit Lions and replace another over paid Michigan left tackle Jeff “Sackus” Backus. Come on home to Michigan Jake.

By: mtrus

mtrus — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:05:58 +0000

another product of michigan failure chasing money thats not there…(braylon? david terrell? and now this guy?) without c woodson and woodley yet to be prooved…what else ya got??…oh ya and for the guy that said joe staley at cleveland? he plays for the niners…joe thomas plays for cleveland…6 straight pro bowls…so case being said… know what u people are talking about before you open you’re trap.

By: anrockray

anrockray — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:35 +0000

Meanwhile, Matt Ryan has 6-8 good years left for the Falcons…Bill “The Ego” Parcells was a total failure in Miami.

By: lostsok

lostsok — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:43:51 +0000

Miami should franchise him and try to trade him.

Offer a 72 hour window to renegotiate a contract. Asking price should be reasonable, probably the same 2nd this year, 2nd next year they did for Marshall.

If (sorry, Jake, but it’s probably “when”) no one either makes that offer or comes to terms…he’ll realize his actual value: Miami should offer him a three year 24 million deal (8/year) at that point.

By: couldntthinkofaname

couldntthinkofaname — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:37:38 +0000

I don’t blame Cleveland fans being upset at the comments of Jake Long to the Browns. They only have one truly great player in Joe Thomas–the least we could do is know who he is!

By: ProDolphinsTalk

ProDolphinsTalk — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:00:32 +0000

And to think we took this guy over Matt Ryan…. A LT as the # 1 overall pick to protect who!?!?!?!. Cleo Lemon and John Beck? Go back and look at the 2008 draft but be warned; It’s sickening.

By: ron69

ron69 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:58:14 +0000

Don’y you worry Phins fans just trade your first and both seconds to the Raiders for the 3rd overall pick and we have a deal then you can choose Joeckel or Fisher (both would be gone by the time you pick) because there is a big drop off after them, then you can use that money to bring Wallace, Jennings or Bowe.

By: bearsoxass

bearsoxass — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:52:26 +0000

Come to Green Bay, we need à strong OL.

By: wheremyfreeobamaphone

wheremyfreeobamaphone — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:47:55 +0000

Who’s the idiot saying Cleveland would overpay for this guy?

We already have the best LT in the NFL for the last 6 years…

The guy who’s made every Prow Bowl since being drafted…

A guy who has played every single game since being drafted….

A guy who has played EVERY SINGLE SNAP since being drafted…

Jake Long is a 3rd Rate Joe Thomas…

By: willbrownimaging

willbrownimaging — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:41:28 +0000

Jake Long was an excellent player his first few years in the league, but has been average (and injured) the last two. Any other teams’ fans that want their Front Offices to make a move to sign Long for that kind of money are saying that based on a reputation that is no longer applicable.

By: fantasyfootballmaven0

fantasyfootballmaven0 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:37:35 +0000

I understand the importance of a dominant left tackle but I’d have a hard time justifying sinking $60-$100 million into a position that can’t generate yardage or negate it.

I get it. You have to protect your QB, the most important position in the game.

But there are plenty of players just under the level of these guys who perform at a high level year in and year out.

How many dominant left tackles made the playoffs this year?

Also, 2 of the most dominant, jake long and joe Thomas, aren’t exactly helping their teams to winning records.

How many top 5 LT’s has Tom Brady, Eli, Peyton, Drew or Aaron Rodgers had?

My point is a great QB can overcome a left tackle deficiency. Sinking $100 million to comfort a weak QB isn’t going to get him to an elite level.

By: 8man

8man — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:27:37 +0000

I want a mansion in South Beach and two gorgeous pool girls.

By: orlandodawg

orlandodawg — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:26:55 +0000

Goodbye Jake ! See ya in Jacksonville, Cleveland or Buffalo next year, just a few teams that would overpay the hell out of a contract for your services. I was not impressed with your effort this year, and like the article said, you’re skills are diminishing (fast) !

???? Ummmm Scratch Cleveland from your list. Ever hear of Joe Thomas? Look him up. Pretty decent LT there.

By: ljl2

ljl2 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:21:26 +0000

Wait… When did joe Thomas stop being considered the best LT in the league?

By: cdrion21

cdrion21 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:18:44 +0000

Well that knocks the redskins out of the race……i hope!! Httr

By: supremekingz

supremekingz — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:09:59 +0000

I never remember hearing the media (or fans) say any player was worth whatever millions they were asking for. It’s always the same thing: “the player isn’t worth that much, the team can’t afford it and they may have to let him walk”

And yet year after year players and teams come to agreement that mirror exactly what the fans as media said were impossible.

By: surly1n1nd1anapol1s

surly1n1nd1anapol1s — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:06:24 +0000

If an owner wants to pay him $10 million a year, he should take it. It’s not Jake Long’s fault for being paid so well.

By: brassknuckles47

brassknuckles47 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:05:27 +0000

Jake….take anything they offer, then call Jarred Gaither for advice.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:03:25 +0000

Jake Long in Chicago protecting Cutler’s blind side sounds good to me. and I hope Emery get him and
another free agent OT then pick another O-linemen in the first round of the draft. I want Cutler safe and someone to open holes for Forte

By: wilddeuce03

wilddeuce03 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:07 +0000

For the idiots saying Cleveland will overpay for him, are you morons or something?! We already have our stud LT, Joe Thomas. You know, the guy that’s been to the pro bowl every year he’s been in the league and (knock on wood) hasn’t missed a game since he was drafted! I know the Browns are easy to take shots at but at least be an informed fan before you spout drivel. O line is NOT a Browns weakness!

By: eviltwin007

eviltwin007 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:58:02 +0000

I’m hoping the Colts pick him up as long as they don’t overpay for him. I think if he had a change in scenery he might come back to a high level. It would also be nice to pick up Sebastian Vollmer to go along with him. That should shore up our offensive line needs.