Skinsinparadise Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 3 minutes ago, wit33 said: lol… To clarify, I don't anticipate it, but I could support the Front Office if they opt to build an elite backfield for their rookie QB, taking the risk on a talented RB in his age 27 and 28 seasons. Own the risk, but acquiring elite talent is my weakness, regardless of position. Investing in elite RB talent has minimal cap implications, so even in the unfortunate event of a knee injury, you're dealing with a player consuming only 3.5 to 5% of the team's overall cap, likely off the books by year 3. I can easily envision a top 5 rushing attack with Jayden Daniels, utilizing a mix of BRob and Barkley. Alternatively, it could provide reliable support for a QB like Drake Maye as he navigates the intricacies of the game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 3 minutes ago, kingdaddy said: Look deeper....on the payroll ledger. That's the big difference. Ertz is a baller, and a winner. Leadership move again. And he knows how to get open....great safety valve for a young QB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander202 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Like the Zach Ertz signing for 1year 5 mill. I do expect us to draft a rookie tight end still. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 3 minutes ago, Commander202 said: Like the Zach Ertz signing for 1year 5 mill. I do expect us to draft a rookie tight end still. Yep get a rookie too, decent combination of moves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 year $5 Mil(at most, probably like 2-3 Mil before incentives) is a fine deal. He's a solid, quality vet that will be a good stopgap and safety valve for our new rookie QB. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Just now, Warhead36 said: 1 year $5 Mil(at most, probably like 2-3 Mil before incentives) is a fine deal. He's a solid, quality vet that will be a good stopgap and safety valve for our new rookie QB. Yup, especially with the draft being semi void of TE talent. They could still sign a Fant or Jonnu type or draft a mid round guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 (edited) Ertz and Pritchard have familiarity too. https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-offensive-coordinator-brian-johnson-staying-nfc-east-commanders/563690/ Former Stanford quarterback Tavita Pritchard, who overlapped in 2009 with Zach Ertz in Palo Alto, spent last year as Washington’s quarterbacks coach Edited March 6 by HigSkin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonialWBSkinsFan Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Well now, for sure, my new fantasy team name is gonna be "My Ball Zach Ertz"... 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 A dependable TE who is familiar with the offense is a good thing for a rookie QB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I am hopeful he's still got some gas in the tank. If so, solid signing, fills a hole for relatively cheapish. He's not Schultz but he can be a stopgap until we find our own Schultz. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, Ball Security said: A dependable TE who is familiar with the offense is a good thing for a rookie QB. He’s played something like 45 games in 5 years. I would assume the incentive are significant in his 5mil, making it a low cost move. We need another TE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 If this dude was running FA, Ertz would be the high mark of the off season. He'd call it a day afterwards. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballZombie Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I'm cool w/ Ertz. Can't be the end of moves at TE, but a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I did not know that Russ Wilson threw for 26 TD's with just 8 picks this past season. Had he finished the season as the starter he would've possibly sniffed 30 TDs. Someone is gonna bring him in, I could see Pittsburgh as a great option for him. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor_Nutter_Butter Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 minute ago, kingdaddy said: I did not know that Russ Wilson threw for 26 TD's with just 8 picks this past season. Had he finished the season as the starter he would've possibly sniffed 30 TDs. Someone is gonna bring him in, I could see Pittsburgh as a great option for him. Kenny Pickett will NOT be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 (edited) 5 hours ago, Warhead36 said: Guys like Ertz are who we'll likely be signing. Older guys on short term deals to fill out the roster while we try to build the core of our team through the draft. The core will be built in the draft but that takes time. You have to fill out the roster in the meantime. Going to take about 3 drafts to completely restock the roster. Edited March 7 by 88Comrade2000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 First signing to kick off the insanity in this thread. And I like it. Very low cost/high reward type deal. Ertz is uncoverable when he is healthy. Leads me to believe we are going to plug a few holes with older vets on short term agreements while we use the draft to build the team. Smart way to build imo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Zach Yawn Ertz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 10 minutes ago, Skinsinparadise said: If this dude was running FA, Ertz would be the high mark of the off season. He'd call it a day afterwards. Send the man his ring SIP. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, Professor_Nutter_Butter said: Kenny Pickett will NOT be happy. Supposedly, the Steelers are running with Kenny. The qb they sign will be a backup. They want to give Kenny one more year before dumping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 28 minutes ago, DWinzit said: They could still sign a Fant or Jonnu type Doubt that happens now. We have our FA TE signed. They will draft a guy to go behind him though I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoDus84 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 15 minutes ago, Skinsinparadise said: If this dude was running FA, Ertz would be the high mark of the off season. He'd call it a day afterwards. "Bring. Me. My. Ring. I'm a size 7. Make that **** glisten." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Zach Ertz is a solid veteran signing. Good start. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Ertz seems injury prone. I hope we didn't overpay as he has only played 11 games twice in 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Green Fan Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I was surprised that Ertz won't turn 34 until November. I honestly thought he was older than that. Good solid move, I've always believed. as posted earlier, that the plan is to sign several older vets on short term deals as they build through the draft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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