Sephiroth Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Done deal it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I'm sure that $1.5 million in savings will come in handy. Hope Zeitler can step in and do a better job than Brown because we definitely needed help at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 I think one of the stipulations is that none of Zeitler's contract after this season is guaranteed and at least part of Vernon's is. Gettleman was looking to get out of Vernon's contract and happened to get a really good player to boot. Solder-Hernandez-Zeitler might not be an all-pro line, but you can do a lot worse as a starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I had read Vernon was potentially on his way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I think one of the stipulations is that none of Zeitler's contract after this season is guaranteed and at least part of Vernon's is. Gettleman was looking to get out of Vernon's contract and happened to get a really good player to boot. Solder-Hernandez-Zeitler might not be an all-pro line, but you can do a lot worse as a starting point. I don't know about All Pro, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hernandez make some Pro Bowls. Zeitler either, he's a good player who has toiled away on lousy teams in small markets. Halapio is back at center. I didn't see it on the field, but the team is happy about it so I'll follow their lead and let myself feel good about it. If we can somehow nab one of the two good RTs in FA then this might be a really good OL in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I don't know about All Pro, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hernandez make some Pro Bowls. Zeitler either, he's a good player who has toiled away on lousy teams in small markets. Halapio is back at center. I didn't see it on the field, but the team is happy about it so I'll follow their lead and let myself feel good about it. If we can somehow nab one of the two good RTs in FA then this might be a really good OL in 2019. I hope their planning on throwing a boat load of money at James out of Miami. Kids a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Kareem McKenzie Redux! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Please dont mention boats and Miami ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 That would be it for free agency though. And puts a lot of faith in two QBs going in the top 5 picks to ensure we get one of the pass rushers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I love this move. Saves money and I think the improvement to G is better than any dropoff at DE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Fools gold. We know what Vernon actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Fools gold. We know what Vernon actually is. A guy who can put pressure on the QB? He finally doesnt have to do it all alone and worry about the QB bring able to step up in the pocket easily or just not worry about pressure from the other side. Seriously, one of only four players in the last six years to have six sacks or more in every year in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 It was a being suggested from the PFF pic that he was a top-5 rusher. He's not a top-5 rusher. A nice player sure, but can you name a single game-changing play he made while he was here? As far as doing it all alone, he played JPP and Cameron Wake and only cracked double digits once. Again he's a good player but he's no world beater. I'd rather have the guard, especially if we're going to stick with Eli and possibly develop a young QB behind him. Gettleman is finally doing what I wanted JR to start four years ago... building a dominant offensive line and running game. That's how you stay successful with an aging QB and bring a young kid along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Yeah, this makes me happy. Eli's gonna go out with a 3rd ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I like Vernon as much as anyone but after all these years of bad o-lines Ill take the guard. A great offense will at least keep you competitive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastershake Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 $1.5mm in cap savings, plus we get an excellent lineman. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 A big, mean looking, corn-fed Wisconsin product. Maybe he can teach Willie a thing or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_NYG Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Zeitler was the No.1 Rated Guard on passing downs. Im certainly down with this trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Zeitler was the No.1 Rated Guard on passing downs. Im certainly down with this trade. And drafted as a run game mauler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayD Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Yep great move. No other way about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I like Vernon as much as anyone but after all these years of bad o-lines Ill take the guard. A great offense will at least keep you competitive I have no problem with the trade, it makes sense for us, just pointing out that Vernon wasn't the bum some think he is. He'll probably do much better in Cleveland where he won't face 3 of the best Tackles in the game for 6 games every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 And drafted as a run game mauler. Only because that is the way Bucky Badger plays..... C. Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 I have no problem with the trade, it makes sense for us, just pointing out that Vernon wasn't the bum some think he is. He'll probably do much better in Cleveland where he won't face 3 of the best Tackles in the game for 6 games every season. At this point in his career, he'll probably only play in 6 games every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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