Comments on: Not much buzz about Jake Long

By: randomguy9999

randomguy9999 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:28:18 +0000

it wasn’t just last year… his performance fell off a cliff 2.5 years ago…

and his leadership did too… last two seasons that O line has averaged about 28th in hits on QB, pass blocking, and run blocking

the Phins can pay the league minimum to get a guy that performs like that…..

By: fishyinalittledishy

fishyinalittledishy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:22:20 +0000

If he gets healthy and stays healthy he is the best there is. Jesus he is still a young man. He played hurt last year until his body told him no more. It all depends on his health, if somebody gets him and he is back to his old self JACKPOT! He’s a leader and a hard working solid guy. Sign a one year deal prove yourself again and name your price next year Jake.

By: byroan

byroan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:38:11 +0000

He can’t seem to stay healthy and he struggles against speed rushers.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:35:26 +0000

Long would be nice in Chicago but not at that price. there is a middle
ground here now its up too Emery
to find it. salary cap or not Long needs Chicago just as bad as Chicago needs Long. ASK MARSHALL

By: nflgreedleague

nflgreedleague — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:57:27 +0000

Any team that throws huge bank at Jake Long obviously hasn’t viewed the tape on him. Injuries can account for some of the drop off sure but the bottom line is he’s ranked in the 70′s on PFF for OT’s and I couldn’t see paying him even 7-8 mil. per year. Considering the salary cap situation of many teams this year I think Mr Long is going to be in for a huge wake up call.

By: thedreamcomparison

thedreamcomparison — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:57:05 +0000

now people can see why it was dumb to draft a franchise LT before you have a franchise QB. passed on Matt Ryan for Long. now the dolphins finally have a QB worth protecting and the “best LT in the NFL” is done

By: annes22

annes22 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:28:10 +0000

As a Dolphin fan Jake Long has been injured for the last 3 years, and with different injuries each time.
I think he’s injury prone now, and has to prove he can last a season which he hasn’t done.

By: eventhorizon04

eventhorizon04 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:56:08 +0000

*NFC North, sorry

By: eventhorizon04

eventhorizon04 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:55:23 +0000

What’s with all the Chicago fans here thinking they can sign Jake Long?

After franchise tagging defensive tackle Henry Melton, they have $4 million in cap space left for this year, which is barely enough to sign their 2013 NFL draft class.

Long is demanding $10+ million per year – which is why nobody wants to make a big play for him – so I don’t see the math working out on that for the Bears given their lack of cap room.

Also, the Bears are the third-best team in their own division – behind the AFC North-winning Packers and Wild Card-winning Vikings. So I don’t see Long taking a discount to play for a “contender” like the Bears that is only the third best team in their own division…

By: Just a Fan

Just a Fan — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:46:05 +0000

Would love to see him come home to Michigan. I know the Lions think highly of him. A broken Jake Long is better then Jeff Backus ever was. No offense Backus….just the truth. Bring him and Andy Levetrie in and lets give Stafford some snaps with out getting hit.

By: mazblast

mazblast — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:44:48 +0000

I wasn’t the only one who thought he was very overrated coming out of college. We were right.

By: Giantspunk213

Giantspunk213 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:41:26 +0000

Jay Cutler and Phillip Rivers should be ringing Long’s phone every single day telling him how great Chicago and San Diego is.

By: thatchamyouth

thatchamyouth — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:27:14 +0000

I’d happily re-sing Long for RT but it’d have to be at a low price towards the end of FA

By: 1972wasalongtimeago

1972wasalongtimeago — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:25:30 +0000

Tony Sparano decided to play Long extended minutes in the 4th preseason game in 2010 or 11 against Dallas. Of course, Long hurt his knee in that game, and he’s never been the same since.

Once again, Tony Sparano ladies and gentlemen! And don’t forget the man who decided to hire him, Bill Parcells!!!!! Come on out and take a bow!

By: inhokewetrust

inhokewetrust — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:03:21 +0000

If jake long comes to the bears….than god would of blessed him twice….a wolverine and a bear….what an honor

By: eyefeeler

eyefeeler — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:38:52 +0000

That new Dolphins logo is tight

By: bettis3636

bettis3636 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:36:38 +0000

Is not called the N.ot F.or L.ong for nothing… players drop off so fast. This is just another example!

By: ezra954

ezra954 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:33:23 +0000

This why it sucks to be a fins fan they are gonna let him sign with another team even though they have the money to resign him he will probably sign with the pats because he wants to win and finish off a great career in NE

By: gmen0820

gmen0820 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:31:43 +0000

“Let’s don’t”

By: lcbrown12

lcbrown12 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:25:42 +0000

I still don’t see how people could have ever made the argument that he was better than Joe Thomas.

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:23:39 +0000

Teams have backed off because his asking price is way out of line.

By: ryanfort

ryanfort — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:15:06 +0000

They should keep him

By: kabasaman

kabasaman — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:14:01 +0000

Jake Long’s best days are behind him. He was elite at one time but age and injuries have taken its toll. First of all , he’s gonna have to pass a pretty intense physical to get “any” kind of contract. He should try to go to a winner. At any cost.

By: joemontanawasthegreatest

joemontanawasthegreatest — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:12:42 +0000

He was pretty bad last year, first in the WCO. Doesn’t move real well.

By: PeterKingLovesCoqAVin

PeterKingLovesCoqAVin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:10:04 +0000

In fairness to Ireland, Long took a nosedive this past season. At times before his injury, he looked overmatched and powerless to change it. He’s young enough that he should regain some of his previous form, but it’s no guarantee. That’s why he won’t get LT money in free agency.

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:08:29 +0000

starting at left tackle for the Chicago Bears in 2013 Jake Long! at 28 the guy has plenty of time left and even if he is only half the player he was it is still better than a 100% j’marcus webb.

By: canetic

canetic — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:05:07 +0000

Teams always overpay for tackles.