Sponge Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Roddy tweeted he plans to retire a Falcon. Article by Falcoholic. http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2016/2/17/11041088/roddy-white-plans-to-retire-with-the-atlanta-falcons I think the FO and RW are already talking about the future and this *might* be a good sign. Or he could be cut tomorrow for all we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Sure wish he would take a pay cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 No new information from this article. Just more of the same speculation. We already knew RW wanted to finish here. Nobody even knows if there are negotiations behind th the scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Go straight to WR coach, Roddimus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 This could mean he's considering retirement if he's cut. It seems the popular thing to do this offseason with NFL stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiDirtyBird Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Salaminizer said: Go straight to WR coach, Roddimus! I doubt we're there quite yet but we definitely might be getting close. I do wonder what kind of discussions he and Blank might be having. Blank gave that one guy who had been in prison after being falsely accused a job after he got cut. I know Blank must have communicated that he's going to take care of Roddy after retirement. What kind of job do you want? On the sideline? Maybe something in the front office. Is there any way we can meet in the middle? Create a little cap space to make a Super Bowl run in your last season of two? Edited February 18, 2016 by ShanghaiDirtyBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 His plan is to retire a Falcon, but as has been said, the best laid plans of mice and men, gang aft agley. I think he'll be making new plans very soon. I just don't see how he fits anywhere in Shanahan's offense, but of far more relevance, I don't think Shanahan sees him fitting anywhere in his offense. Much can be said of White's leadership and value as a mentor. However, if that leadership role is enough for the money he'll make and the roster spot he will continue to take, then my bet is he'll be here for the duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Manley Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 28 minutes ago, HASHBROWN3 said: No new information from this article. Just more of the same speculation. We already knew RW wanted to finish here. Nobody even knows if there are negotiations behind th the scenes. Yeah, I saw this tweet yesterday and thought nothing of it. He literally just answered "yes I do". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Roddy is one my favorite Falcons but from a football standpoint, it doesn't matter to me one way or another whether he is released or if he stays. We would need a number two receiver whether Roddy is here next season or not. Right now we have Julio and a bunch of slot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The whole, "he should take a pay cut" is ridiculous. The Falcons offered him the contract when he was 32. Obviously his play was going to decline with age. Still, the parties agreed to the terms of the contract, so why should Roddy take a pay cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 He's going to make 5mil over the next two years. I just don't see him retiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Realist said: The whole, "he should take a pay cut" is ridiculous. The Falcons offered him the contract when he was 32. Obviously his play was going to decline with age. Still, the parties agreed to the terms of the contract, so why should Roddy take a pay cut? First legit response I've seen regarding this. I can't argue against it, but at the same time it's tough to swallow his contract as it is. I really don't care anymore. They'll do what they do when they do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 minute ago, HASHBROWN3 said: First legit response I've seen regarding this. I can't argue against it, but at the same time it's tough to swallow his contract as it is. I really don't care anymore. They'll do what they do when they do it. This is where I am... I simply don't care anymore. Roddy is gone whether its this upcoming season or the season after. Not even worth arguing over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 minute ago, HASHBROWN3 said: First legit response I've seen regarding this. I can't argue against it, but at the same time it's tough to swallow his contract as it is. I really don't care anymore. They'll do what they do when they do it. Exactly. People may argue that an extra 1-3M isn't much for a player like Roddy since he's made a good bit in his career, but that extra 1-3M could essentially pay for college for the next 15-20 generations of his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Party at my house when we cut him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, atlshocker said: Party at my house when we cut him! You have fun there by yourself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 19 minutes ago, Realist said: The whole, "he should take a pay cut" is ridiculous. The Falcons offered him the contract when he was 32. Obviously his play was going to decline with age. Still, the parties agreed to the terms of the contract, so why should Roddy take a pay cut? Because he sucks? Contracts dont always work out and often are renegotiated. This is one of those cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, JayOzOne said: You have fun there by yourself... Doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiDirtyBird Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 30 minutes ago, Realist said: The whole, "he should take a pay cut" is ridiculous. The Falcons offered him the contract when he was 32. Obviously his play was going to decline with age. Still, the parties agreed to the terms of the contract, so why should Roddy take a pay cut? By that logic no guy would ever get cut ever. It's frankly a ridiculous way to think. The team signs the contract with the assumption the player will maintain a minimum level of performance. When that level of performance falls below the value of the contract and that value can be replaced or exceeded for cheaper, then the guy gets cut. He can get cut...or he can take a pay cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith2001 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, atlshocker said: Because he sucks? Contracts dont always work out and often are renegotiated. This is one of those cases. How does Roddy suck? And please don't give me the Aaron Freeman pseudo analytical "he didn't get targets because he sucks" babble. When Roddy was targeted, he made plays at the same or better rate than any other starter including Julio. No matter what we do with RW, we will need to replace Hankerson and my feel is that ousting Roddy is a low priority until we absolutely need the 2M in cap we save this year (4M if we defer 2M to 2017 with a post June cut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Monolith2001 said: How does Roddy suck? And please don't give me the Aaron Freeman pseudo analytical "he didn't get targets because he sucks" babble. When Roddy was targeted, he made plays at the same or better rate than any other starter including Julio. No matter what we do with RW, we will need to replace Hankerson and my feel is that ousting Roddy is a low priority until we absolutely need the 2M in cap we save this year (4M if we defer 2M to 2017 with a post June cut). You just compared roddy to julio lol? Roddys stats are crap compared to julio. Debate over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Julios 3rd best season is just about the same as roddys best season with 35 or so less catches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwarzenegger321 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 47 minutes ago, Realist said: The whole, "he should take a pay cut" is ridiculous. The Falcons offered him the contract when he was 32. Obviously his play was going to decline with age. Still, the parties agreed to the terms of the contract, so why should Roddy take a pay cut? The contract also says that the Falcons can cut him at any time. The pay cut is up to him. Right now Roddy might barely be an effective #3 receiver. It's really up to him if he wants to be cut or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 15 minutes ago, ShanghaiDirtyBird said: By that logic no guy would ever get cut ever. It's frankly a ridiculous way to think. The team signs the contract with the assumption the player will maintain a minimum level of performance. When that level of performance falls below the value of the contract and that value can be replaced or exceeded for cheaper, then the guy gets cut. He can get cut...or he can take a pay cut. I didn't say anything about him getting cut. I'm just saying it'd be ridiculous to ask him for a pay cut. If they cut him, fine, but they'll still have to absorb the dead money plus it'll leave a really bad taste in Julio's mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirdieBirdieIndie Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, ShanghaiDirtyBird said: I doubt we're there quite yet but we definitely might be getting close. I do wonder what kind of discussions he and Blank might be having. Blank gave that one guy who had been in prison after being falsely accused a job after he got cut. I know Blank must have communicated that he's going to take care of Roddy after retirement. What kind of job do you want? On the sideline? Maybe something in the front office. Is there any way we can meet in the middle? Create a little cap space to make a Super Bowl run in your last season of two? Since Roddy is such a talker, he'll take DJ Shockley's job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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