NFL Week 17 Random Thoughts Thread

[SuperKevin]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/29/source-reid-has-his-sights-set-on-san-diego/

Andy Reid wants to coach the Chargers. Haven't the people of San Diego suffered enough?

[BigBucs]

Very quietly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started getting their salary-cap situation in order for 2013.

The team restructured the contracts of wide receiver Vincent Jackson and guard Carl Nicks recently to free up about $18 million in 2013 cap space.

To accomplish that, the Bucs had to absorb more of a cap hit for this year for Jackson and Nicks. In both cases, the team accelerated the process by giving roster bonuses for this year to replace guaranteed money for next year.

Jackson got a $12.16 million roster bonus to push his cap figure for this year to $15.43 million. But his new base salary for 2013 will be $840,000 and his cap figure will drop to $3.472 million. Jackson had been scheduled to count $13 million toward the 2013 cap. The roster bonus will be pro-rated over the remainder of Jackson’s contract.

The Bucs followed a similar path with Nicks, giving him an $11.785 million roster bonus now and pushing his cap figure to $15.436 million for this year. But Nicks’ base salary for 2013 had been scheduled for $12.5 million and it now drops to just $715,000. Nicks’ cap figure for 2013 had been scheduled for $12.5 million, but it now drops to $3.072 million.

That leaves the Bucs in good cap shape for next season. They now have $98 million committed toward a cap that’s expected to be slightly more than $120 million. But the Bucs can still increase their space. They can carry over remaining 2012 cap space to 2013. Even with the accelerations on Jackson and Nicks, the Bucs still are about $8.5 million under the 2012 cap.

[Coked Up Elmo]

browns are starting Thad Lewis from duke...

[BazookaJoe5]

Looks like Ray Rice isn't playing today. Hopefully this means that most of the regulars won't see a lot of time, if any. By not playing Rice, you are saying that you aren't playing to win, which I totally agree with in this case, but don't do it halfway...

[Houston]

For the fans of teams who might be resting starters, any player in particular that you want to see play?

After watching the snail that is Schaub, it was nice to see Yates come in last week and display some mobility. Hope he gets a few drives this game.

[Maynard]

houston has to win. i dont see yates getting any snaps.

this has to be the worst final week ever. no AFC games matter except for the top 3 fighting for seeds. the NFC has a little drama left. im looking forward to the skins/cowboys game and the GB/Minn game.

[Guest]

Looks like Ray Rice isn't playing today. Hopefully this means that most of the regulars won't see a lot of time, if any. By not playing Rice, you are saying that you aren't playing to win, which I totally agree with in this case, but don't do it halfway...

Looks like everyone is gone and it's the end of the first. It makes sense for them, and it gives them a chance for Tyrod to see some game time.

[Primetime]

Just seeing the Gaints gamebreaks, I've seen Eli throw TD passes to Randle and Wilson. Both were absolutely terrible passes to wide open guys that had to make great plays on the ball. Didnt get to see the other.

[ram29jackson]

Leave the Giants game for another game already, its over .

[ram29jackson]

the Texans should look into getting Tebow

[packersfan4eva]

Texans are in for a letdown once the playoffs hit. Playing sub par again. If they don't get their shit together, it's game over in round 1.

[ram29jackson]

the GB at Minn. game begins.........can AP DO IT ?

[ram29jackson]

There should be a yard ticker graphic

[jms493]

Just seeing the Gaints gamebreaks, I've seen Eli throw TD passes to Randle and Wilson. Both were absolutely terrible passes to wide open guys that had to make great plays on the ball. Didnt get to see the other.

I love terrible TD passes

[Guest]

Great win from the Colts for Pagano. I find it really odd that Houston has yet to win in Indy, and that they couldn't do it this year or last year, though to be fair I didn't expect it this game.