Originally posted by RackofRibs49:
Originally posted by YACBros85:
Originally posted by RackofRibs49:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by RackofRibs49:
So you're literally just proving exactly what I said. Calling Lynch a liar.
Thanks... I guess?
I mean he did say Bucker was gonna be here for a long time, no?
Lynch said they were trying to move Jimmy, so no he's not lying overall. Can you say something to increase the likelihood someone gets moved? Sure.
I think they meant that at the time then 6 months later they realized he was too expensive. Unlike you, I don't think they were lying, I genuinely think they wanted to keep Buck as they've said multiple times yet salary didn't work like it will with Jimmy.
Key word is they WANTED to keep Buckner for a long time. They realized they COULDN'T keep Buckner. Why? Because it was a business decision and not an emotional decision. It is not a good business decision to pay a backup $26 million dollars.
Jimmy isn't going to accept a pay cut. The best decision would be to trade or cut him as soon as he is healthy. It wouldn't be in Jimmy's best interest to prolong this anymore than he has to. It would be best for him and the organization to cut ties before August. We would have the much needed cap space to improve this team and Jimmy would have enough time to push for a starting job somewhere else.
26 million dollars is worth it to Jimmy. As far as salary that money is going towards future contracts in Deebo and Bosa. Those two alone may cost 55+ mill so it's not like we can go out and just needlessly spend. It's not like that money just randomly is free'd up because Jimmy is gone. That money is tied up.
Did I say needlessly spend? I said we would have the much needed cap space to improve the team. I never said how they would spend it.
Also, Jimmy sees himself as a starter. He is a competitor. No way he wants to sit on the bench, even if he is making $26 million to do so.
[ Edited by YACBros85 on May 14, 2022 at 8:47 AM ]