Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 09, 2026, 05:17:59 PMSplash??? What splash? FA could turn out similar to last year if the kopeks in the bank get too low, the big prizes are going to get paid in full.It does make you sour when you see TH and Bo take hair cuts, and both Qb's were far, far better and more productive than our $600k guy, and then you tag on we have a $300k RB getting every dime he can get and then some---he have $900k tied up in 2 guys who turned the rock over waaaaay too much for what they're getting paid. THAT better change in 2026 but I doubt it.
Have to say I prefer Walters earlier approach of keeping the secondary on a low budget with steady turnover and great recruitment, I believe that remains the winningest strategy mainly because DB's have always been a dime a dozen and every good mother in Alabama gives birth to at least 3 more.
Hope he hasn't created a problem for himself by falling in love with his preferred children, causing them to come up short in other departments, a narrative that ties right back into the loyalty issues of last season. All could be forgiven if he'd just put a gun to Zach's head and knock him down to $400k, a discount Trevor Harris and BLM willingly accepted when their careers looked near the end.
Quote from: Pete on January 09, 2026, 11:40:07 PMBy signing key players early it gives Walters more certainty in terms of his budget. Also we dont know what portions of salaries counted against 25 cap.
Not signing the players we have would greatly increase the odds of this team taking a major step back.
We have to do a better job of scouting and developing new talent so that they are ready to step in and replace aging high priced vets on their 2nd year. I would have thought replacing Kramdi with Smith this year had the potential of doing just that, and to be fair maybe thats the plan with Ayers or Woodbey replacing Wilson and/or Griffin
Quote from: Pigskin on January 09, 2026, 08:35:18 PMYes I know that. Cad. isn't a young CND either. I think you missed the point.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 06, 2026, 08:43:37 PMZero need for JJ here with Condell.
Might end up with Zach next year as QB coach.