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Post by afboltfan on Dec 13, 2021 16:17:41 GMT -7
Well we have the cap space now... No excuses TT It is not just about the money......but if that star has no interest in LA, or only has interest in TB, it is TT's fault. There is so much more to the GM role you give little recognition. Insignificant... And I get there is more. We have 75 million dollars to spend bro. If "Coupon Tom" can't fix this team with 75 million dollars he shouldn't be put in charge of a potluck. I get the San Diego excuse, but LA? C'mon... The only reason anyone would turn down LA is because of a low-ball offer...
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Post by totallybolted on Dec 13, 2021 21:00:08 GMT -7
Well we have the cap space now... No excuses TT It is not just about the money......but if that star has no interest in LA, or only has interest in TB, it is TT's fault. There is so much more to the GM role you give little recognition. someone have interest in me?
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Post by lightsout42 on Dec 13, 2021 22:14:07 GMT -7
It is not just about the money......but if that star has no interest in LA, or only has interest in TB, it is TT's fault. There is so much more to the GM role you give little recognition. Insignificant... And I get there is more. We have 75 million dollars to spend bro. If "Coupon Tom" can't fix this team with 75 million dollars he shouldn't be put in charge of a potluck. I get the San Diego excuse, but LA? C'mon... The only reason anyone would turn down LA is because of a low-ball offer... State taxes, perceptions, …
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Post by afboltfan on Dec 14, 2021 4:38:12 GMT -7
Insignificant... And I get there is more. We have 75 million dollars to spend bro. If "Coupon Tom" can't fix this team with 75 million dollars he shouldn't be put in charge of a potluck. I get the San Diego excuse, but LA? C'mon... The only reason anyone would turn down LA is because of a low-ball offer... State taxes, perceptions, … Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying...
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Post by lightsout42 on Dec 14, 2021 5:55:37 GMT -7
State taxes, perceptions, … Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying... Not trying to be contrarian; I was pointing out some very real reasons FAs may want to live in a better/different/not crazy state and save $M in state taxes. I think the Chargers are already committed to spending that money, and so I’m not thinking about that angle at all. And I agree that this next off season is *the* time to put it together for a run early in Herbert’s contract.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 6:45:55 GMT -7
It is not just about the money......but if that star has no interest in LA, or only has interest in TB, it is TT's fault. There is so much more to the GM role you give little recognition. someone have interest in me? I do.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 7:18:49 GMT -7
Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying... Not trying to be contrarian; I was pointing out some very real reasons FAs may want to live in a better/different/not crazy state and save $M in state taxes. I think the Chargers are already committed to spending that money, and so I’m not thinking about that angle at all. And I agree that this next off season is *the* time to put it together for a run early in Herbert’s contract. Yes. Yes it is. I think it's purposeful too. Let's get some oline fixes in, let the new coach install his culture. new staff. Then we will go all in 2022.
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Post by frozendisc on Dec 14, 2021 7:20:56 GMT -7
State taxes, perceptions, … Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying... TT has spent money every off season, with Lindsey being the most recent expensive addition. TT will continue to look at FA's that would improve the roster, but you know this already, just like you know there are a myriad of possible reasons that any FA approached might choose a different club. Yes, there is an advantage to having both Herbert and Slater on rookie contracts, but spending recklessly will lead to painful decisions in the near future. Signing any FA to a 4-6 year term will impact money available when resigning Herbert and Slater, so another aspect to be considered when spending all that money you see being poorly allocated. It is a fine line, with so many things needing to fit perfectly for the club, before signing any FA. And of course the flip side is there as well, with a ton of considerations for the FA from his perspective.......
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 8:03:00 GMT -7
Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying... TT has spent money every off season, with Lindsey being the most recent expensive addition. TT will continue to look at FA's that would improve the roster, but you know this already, just like you know there are a myriad of possible reasons that any FA approached might choose a different club. Yes, there is an advantage to having both Herbert and Slater on rookie contracts, but spending recklessly will lead to painful decisions in the near future. Signing any FA to a 4-6 year term will impact money available when resigning Herbert and Slater, so another aspect to be considered when spending all that money you see being poorly allocated. It is a fine line, with so many things needing to fit perfectly for the club, before signing any FA. And of course the flip side is there as well, with a ton of considerations for the FA from his perspective....... Forget about the check we'll get hell to pay.
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Post by joemcrugby on Dec 14, 2021 8:06:23 GMT -7
Los Angeles, Herbert, Derwin James, (arguably Staley)... We have reasons to come, TT just has to spend the $$$. Now I think some of you are just being contrarian... Do we just sit on that 75 million and keep collecting? Its not a piggy bank for Spanos. Check this out... Joey Bosa is tied for 2nd as the highest defensive player in the league, and we STILL are going to have the most cap space? How is that even possible? Take advantage of Herbert's rookie contract and spend money, that's all I'm saying... Not trying to be contrarian; I was pointing out some very real reasons FAs may want to live in a better/different/not crazy state and save $M in state taxes. I think the Chargers are already committed to spending that money, and so I’m not thinking about that angle at all. And I agree that this next off season is *the* time to put it together for a run early in Herbert’s contract. The Rams certainly don’t have an issue with the tax $$$ when it comes to free agents & big trades. 🤷♂️ The positives in playing in the the second largest media market & entertainment capitol of the world located in a Mediterranean climate largely outweigh the negatives with the tax issue being the biggest negative.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 8:10:13 GMT -7
Not trying to be contrarian; I was pointing out some very real reasons FAs may want to live in a better/different/not crazy state and save $M in state taxes. I think the Chargers are already committed to spending that money, and so I’m not thinking about that angle at all. And I agree that this next off season is *the* time to put it together for a run early in Herbert’s contract. The Rams certainly don’t have an issue with the tax $$$ when it comes to free agents & big trades. 🤷♂️ The positives in playing in the the second largest media market & entertainment capitol of the world located in a Mediterranean climate largely outweigh the negatives with the tax issue being the biggest negative. It's like lightsout said: It's time. The time is now. The window is now. Pussyfooting around is behind us. Well, it's in front of me, but that's a different subject.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 8:12:00 GMT -7
You want a dynasty ? Double up.
Whatever position we need, draft one AND FA one.
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Post by lightsout42 on Dec 14, 2021 8:13:00 GMT -7
Not trying to be contrarian; I was pointing out some very real reasons FAs may want to live in a better/different/not crazy state and save $M in state taxes. I think the Chargers are already committed to spending that money, and so I’m not thinking about that angle at all. And I agree that this next off season is *the* time to put it together for a run early in Herbert’s contract. The Rams certainly don’t have an issue with the tax $$$ when it comes to free agents & big trades. 🤷♂️ The positives in playing in the the second largest media market & entertainment capitol of the world located in a Mediterranean climate largely outweigh the negatives with the tax issue being the biggest negative. In your opinion, which may or may not be others’.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 14, 2021 8:31:41 GMT -7
The Rams certainly don’t have an issue with the tax $$$ when it comes to free agents & big trades. 🤷♂️ The positives in playing in the the second largest media market & entertainment capitol of the world located in a Mediterranean climate largely outweigh the negatives with the tax issue being the biggest negative. In your opinion, which may or may not be others’. HOW DARE YOU BE CONTRARIAN TO THE CONTRARIAN IN CONTRARY TO WHAT HE WANTS ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? or something like that
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Post by lazylightning on Dec 14, 2021 8:33:56 GMT -7
The Rams certainly don’t have an issue with the tax $$$ when it comes to free agents & big trades. 🤷♂️ The positives in playing in the the second largest media market & entertainment capitol of the world located in a Mediterranean climate largely outweigh the negatives with the tax issue being the biggest negative. In your opinion, which may or may not be others’. The biggest draw is a chance at winning a championship. Start building a contender and the climate vs tax consideration will take a back seat.
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