I think Tremaine Edmunds is going to get cut soon

[BearFan PHX]

I think Tremaine Edmunds is going to get cut soon.

Whether we cut him or trade him, whether before or after June 1st, the result is the same. We will open up $15M in Salary Cap space.

Of course I'd rather get something for him, even a 7th rounder, but if a team trades for him, they'll be on the hook for the $15M this year, and I don't see anyone paying him that much.

It's possible if two (or more) teams want him AND can restructure him in a longer term deal to something more appropriate, then maybe we could get some value in trade, but I think it's much more likely that teams will just wait for us to cut him.

There's no real benefit in waiting, and we will want that cap space when the league year starts in a few weeks, so I think it's predictable that he'll be cut soon. I don't claim any inside info reports from media sources or anything like that, but all those facts just kinda line up to an outcome?

[Stinger226]

That's the logical conclusion for opening up some Cap space. Some pundits have suggested because he is young they may just re-sign him to lower his Cap cost this year. He was having his best year under DA, still young and DA may want to keep him. 

I think we should resign Demarco Jackson and try to trade him. 15 mil cost for a vet above average LB is not out of line.

[AZ54]

Where is Matt Eberflus when you need him?

[Mongo3451]

I'll be greatly surprised if anyone wants him.  The only reason he was getting any attention is because of the early season interceptions.  They literally fell into his lap.  If anyone wants to know why our run defense sucked, look at him as a prime suspect.

[BearFan PHX]

11 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

I'll be greatly surprised if anyone wants him.  The only reason he was getting any attention is because of the early season interceptions.  They literally fell into his lap.  If anyone wants to know why our run defense sucked, look at him as a prime suspect.

Totally agree.

I mean, he'll sign SOMEWHERE for a LOT less, but I don't imagine anyone is gonna trade for him, or pay him much either.

[Stinger226]

26 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

I'll be greatly surprised if anyone wants him.  The only reason he was getting any attention is because of the early season interceptions.  They literally fell into his lap.  If anyone wants to know why our run defense sucked, look at him as a prime suspect.

He has never been worth the contract he got but he hasn't been a bad player. Until he got hurt he led the team in Ts besides the interceptions. Never was the same after the injury. We can get equal play with less cost but saying he was the reason we had a bad rushing defense is a little bit of a stretch. A few games we had 6 starters out and a constant list of injured players through out the year. 

I think we can save the 15 mil and pay Demarco Jackson 5 mil and get the same production. 

[ASHKUM BEAR]

2 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

I think Tremaine Edmunds is going to get cut soon.

Whether we cut him or trade him, whether before or after June 1st, the result is the same. We will open up $15M in Salary Cap space.

Of course I'd rather get something for him, even a 7th rounder, but if a team trades for him, they'll be on the hook for the $15M this year, and I don't see anyone paying him that much.

It's possible if two (or more) teams want him AND can restructure him in a longer term deal to something more appropriate, then maybe we could get some value in trade, but I think it's much more likely that teams will just wait for us to cut him.

There's no real benefit in waiting, and we will want that cap space when the league year starts in a few weeks, so I think it's predictable that he'll be cut soon. I don't claim any inside info reports from media sources or anything like that, but all those facts just kinda line up to an outcome?

I seen a beat writer or x writer post something yesterday.  It's one of the only musts just to get to cap. 

 

[BearFan PHX]

45 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I seen a beat writer or x writer post something yesterday.  It's one of the only musts just to get to cap. 

 

yeah it's really a no brainer. The question is, will anyone trade for him? He'd have to pre-agree to a smaller deal, and multiple teams would need to be interested. I still think the price would be extremely low, like a 6th or a 7th, but that's the only possible thing standing in the way of cutting him right now.

I guess if you cut him, it could figure into compensatory picks for 2027, but this is all nit picking. We're gonna just cut him soon because he's not good, and we gain $15M on the cap. There's no mystery LOL

[adam]

7 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

yeah it's really a no brainer. The question is, will anyone trade for him? He'd have to pre-agree to a smaller deal, and multiple teams would need to be interested. I still think the price would be extremely low, like a 6th or a 7th, but that's the only possible thing standing in the way of cutting him right now.

I guess if you cut him, it could figure into compensatory picks for 2027, but this is all nit picking. We're gonna just cut him soon because he's not good, and we gain $15M on the cap. There's no mystery LOL

Yeah the no brainers need to start soon so they can get a better idea on what their true cap is.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

7 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

yeah it's really a no brainer. The question is, will anyone trade for him? He'd have to pre-agree to a smaller deal, and multiple teams would need to be interested. I still think the price would be extremely low, like a 6th or a 7th, but that's the only possible thing standing in the way of cutting him right now.

I guess if you cut him, it could figure into compensatory picks for 2027, but this is all nit picking. We're gonna just cut him soon because he's not good, and we gain $15M on the cap. There's no mystery LOL

The other teams know what we do about his play and contract and a team hoping they can extend him to lower his pay is gambling he would bend. I think he only accepts an extension for the Bears, imo. 

[Stinger226]

Does anyone know if we get a comp pick if he signs somewhere else? I think he could get a 8 to 10  mil contract. 

[adam]

1 hour ago, Stinger226 said:

Does anyone know if we get a comp pick if he signs somewhere else? I think he could get a 8 to 10  mil contract. 

No, the only time you get a comp pick is if they leave as a UFA.

[Mongo3451]

11 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

He has never been worth the contract he got but he hasn't been a bad player. Until he got hurt he led the team in Ts besides the interceptions. Never was the same after the injury. We can get equal play with less cost but saying he was the reason we had a bad rushing defense is a little bit of a stretch. A few games we had 6 starters out and a constant list of injured players through out the year. 

I think we can save the 15 mil and pay Demarco Jackson 5 mil and get the same production. 

I may look at things differently, but seriously don't see it.  I've never seen a defensive scheme that rated a LB as average when they made 90% of their tackles, laterally, 3+ yards passed the LOS.  If I'm wrong, I'll accept it.