Quarterback Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I would agree but Jake Long's name alone has enough cache' that he is going to get close to $3-4mm guaranteed just to sign anyway - given that his salary would be in that range as well - I don't think the "guarantee" will matter anyway - so, given my premise, I think we could go ahead and sign him.Perhaps, and perhaps they will. But given he has been very ineffective for about four seasons now, no one else is expressing great interest (as far as we know) I see no reason to gamble on a guaranteed 3-4 million when after just just 4 days from now they can release him at anytime and walk away saving millions. If this were my checking account I'd wait until after game's end Monday.I hope he works out because in 2008 he was considered the greatest LT prospect in a decade but this is a business and business is about making (or saving) money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp_74 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Don't see them signing him until AFTER Monday night, the first regular season game, before which he would be compelled to receive a veteran's guaranteed contract.If they're seriously considering him, the problem with that is that the Giants are looking to work him out too. I read that on a Giants board last night, not sure which one though. So, if he leaves FB without a contract, he very well might not end up in Atl. Edited September 10, 2015 by gp_74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 If they're seriously considering him, the problem with that is that the Giants are looking to work him out too. I read that on a Giants board last night, not sure which one though. So, if he leaves FB without a contract, he very well might not end up in Atl. agreed. Giants may be thinking the same thing and right now they are likely sole bidder - wait until Tuesday and it could be the Giants and maybe another team that suffers a right or left tackle injury to their front line starter this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 still nothing on Jake Long via twitter.....<insert crickets sound here> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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krammmit Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 You do realize it isn't an image being censored right? It's the link/coding that isn't formatted correctly that gives that error. lolYou're ruining the boards again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'm so glad that we have a HC that won't sign someone just b/c fans on a MB say that he should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC 56s57 seconds agoD. Orlando Ledbetter retweeted Micheal CagleNo news to reportD. Orlando Ledbetter added,Micheal Cagle @mcagl02@DOrlandoAJC any news on the Jake Long front?0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite More Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I don't know if this is a good thing or bad that we haven't heard much about Jake Long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'm so glad that we have a HC that won't sign someone just b/c fans on a MB say that he should. Like Levitre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It doesn't make sense bringing him in for another workout if they are not going to sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It doesn't make sense bringing him in for another workout if they are not going to sign him.yes it does......Jake Long was not healthy enough to sign the last time they brought him in - now Jake has been cleared by Dr. James Andrews and the Falcons want to see how healthy he is - if he proves healthy enough, Falcons will start negotiations w/ Long's agent - if not, then "crickets". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Like Levitre?I didn't see near as much stuff on Levitre as I have on Long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC 56s57 seconds agoD. Orlando Ledbetter retweeted Micheal CagleNo news to reportD. Orlando Ledbetter added,Micheal Cagle @mcagl02@DOrlandoAJC any news on the Jake Long front?0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite MoreInsert tweet about Rex Ryan not being here yet, here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I didn't see near as much stuff on Levitre as I have on Long.I saw a lot of stuff on Levitre......sometimes what TATF wants is the right move or potentially correct - ala - Vic Beasley pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Insert tweet about Rex Ryan not being here yet, here.ran out of "likes" today - LOL(insert high squeaky drunk voice here):"I'm here at Flowery Branch - no sign of Rex Ryan yet". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I saw a lot of stuff on Levitre......sometimes what TATF wants is the right move or potentially correct - ala - Vic Beasley pick.Sometimes, but this is not such a case. We have no idea of what level of play he is capable of right now. I think many on here are convinced that he's, at worst, a top 10 RT, or something. For all we know, he's regressed to less than backup level. That's why I'm so indifferent to whether we sign him or not. I'll just sit back and trust the guys that actually see him work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sometimes, but this is not such a case. We have no idea of what level of play he is capable of right now. I think many on here are convinced that he's, at worst, a top 10 RT, or something. For all we know, he's regressed to less than backup level. That's why I'm so indifferent to whether we sign him or not. I'll just sit back and trust the guys that actually see him work out.agreed. I will be OK w/ it either way as well - if we don't sign him, it is simply because he cannot help us this year because he is too much of a shadow of his former self.If he is healthy enough to play and play well - and his contract demands are not ridiculous - sign him. Otherwise, we roll w/ what we got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Unless the Jake we already have is injured more than we know I think we should just go with the guys we have for now. Jake Long hasn't played RT before and moving Matthews to RT after playing on the left side all of last season and all throughout this preseason seems counterproductive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I hate waiting for news, is he signing or not, stop playing with us dangit! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hopefully he's having dinner with AB............. Getrdun............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Im going bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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