HB has been cut

[Snakester]

Cutting TM was expected and the right decision by Keim. Cutting Veldheer would be a huge mistake. Bringing in Bradford on a one year deal as a bridge QB was good except for the money which was too much. Losing out on Norwell hurts worse than anything so far this offseason. Now we have to draft offensive linemen in the first few rounds as well as trade up into the top ten to get our QBOTF. Hopefully Keim can get us a WR and a CB in free agency. As long as we get Mayfield in the draft I will be happy.

 

[Shane]

I have calmed down considerably since yesterday, and I went back and re-watched the highlights from the first MN game last year and will use that and Mike McCoy's ability to squeeze blood from rocks as a painkiller for now. But you are correct, it isn't 20 million unless he plays all year, which means our offense was at least above average.

Thumbs up

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why do most people that feel Bradford won’t make it past game three refer to Bradford contract is a $20 million contract? Is that for convenience to drive home a point that holds no water? His contract is for $15 million plus incentives which could make it worth 20 million if he hits that I’m sure will all likely be happy… It even has built-in injury protection as well when you include all that his contract isn’t so ludicrous..

I didn't mention his health at all. I'm only confused at the organizations intentions. If the Cards are in a win now mode, then paying for Bradford makes sense. It also makes sense to keep HB. Both of these moves combined is what don't make sense.

 

[sdscard4]

I for one will enjoy Fitz dragging badger down the field while Badger is holding on screaming go down just go down

 

[sdscard4]

Also Gambo had a good take yesterday...something about how a coach from another team told him something like if they had known Badger would be that bad they would have exploited him more often. Yes that is the reputation of our beloved Badger now

 

[THESMEL]

Thank you badger, for being a great Cardinal and overcoming your personal difficulties and injuries. I mean we lost Cc last year, this is on par with that, have replacement drafted- spent the money on pp and C Jones, hard to argue with that - can’t keep them all - hard but right thing to do.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

He wouldn’t take a pay cut. Totally agree with cutting him. I don’t care what he gets on the open market, he wasn’t worth it for the cards to keep him.

 

[Cards_Campos]

Lolol. Keim "Hey Badger....We need to let cut your salary because you get hurt a lot" HB .."You just signed Glass Bradford for 20 million" stupid.

 

[AZ Native]

Was it a pay cut or a restructuring Cards wanted?

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Was it a pay cut or a restructuring Cards wanted?

According to Somers it was a "modest" pay cut, not a restructure.

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[JeffGollin]

Thank you badger, for being a great Cardinal and overcoming your personal difficulties and injuries. I mean we lost Cc last year, this is on par with that, have replacement drafted- spent the money on pp and C Jones, hard to argue with that - can’t keep them all - hard but right thing to do.

See? that's the deal.

Salaries, injuries and other stuff aside - last year, the Cards were a fun team to follow. AP had those 2 huge games. The Badger had his moments. Heck, even K-Mart and Smoky had their 15 minutes in the sun.

No they're gone. I guess we've got Bradford, Chandler and Budda, but everything else being equal, the Cards aren't as much fun to follow.

 

[Scott MS]

It's getting a little tough to get excited for this season . . . and deposits are due by Monday.

 

[THESMEL]

It's getting a little tough to get excited for this season . . . and deposits are due by Monday.

I’m excited as hell - we have a new coach who believes in fundementally sound football - training, practice, game day. Top sack leader, top cb, top RB and Larry freaking Fitzgerald. I was excited as hell at SDS with Gene Stallings - so paint me red and throw a beak on me - tire$ of listening to doomsayers - media and fans - Cards have an opportunity to be better than ever before - so in my best English accent I tell them to - steek et ups their butts.

 

[Linderbee]

Good luck, HB. Loved watching you play and I hope you find a team to pay you big bucks. Get all you can; life is short.

 

[GatorAZ]

Had to be done. Can’t pay an average starter #1 Safety money.

 

[az jam]

Budda Baker‏Verified account@buddabaker32
Remember in Hs and college watching Honey Badger highlights, Tremendous Respect for you, going to Miss sharing the field with you my guy, Welcomed me in with open arms, Giving me more knowledge than you will ever know, I’ll See you at the top!

 

[sunsfan88]

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[Buckybird]

I guess Badger thinks he’s the same player he once was. Not! He gets beat like a drum in M2M & really doesn’t have a set position. It was fun while it lasted but it was time he was gone.

With that said, the Cards made a mistake by showing loyalty to the kid by giving him $60 mil 3 months after tearing his ACL & I said so at the time. If he truly wanted to stay in Az he should’ve reciprocated that loyalty & took his paycut though he didn’t.

We should’ve tried to trade him for a stick of gum before last year’s deadline.

Good riddance to an overpaid, has been player who took shots at the Cards after getting released

 

[iLLmatiC]

I guess Badger thinks he’s the same player he once was. Not! He gets beat like a drum in M2M & really doesn’t have a set position. It was fun while it lasted but it was time he was gone.

With that said, the Cards made a mistake by showing loyalty to the kid by giving him $60 mil 3 months after tearing his ACL & I said so at the time. If he truly wanted to stay in Az he should’ve reciprocated that loyalty & took his paycut though he didn’t.

We should’ve tried to trade him for a stick of gum before last year’s deadline.

Good riddance to an overpaid, has been player who took shots at the Cards after getting released

Oh really? What did he say?

 

[Cheesebeef]

See? that's the deal.

Salaries, injuries and other stuff aside - last year, the Cards were a fun team to follow. AP had those 2 huge games. The Badger had his moments. Heck, even K-Mart and Smoky had their 15 minutes in the sun.

No they're gone. I guess we've got Bradford, Chandler and Budda, but everything else being equal, the Cards aren't as much fun to follow.

WTF? Last year they were a fun team to follow? They got slobberknockered in every “big” game before the injuries, then had one of the worst offenses for over a month and then won a handful of meaningless games at the end.

Even their first couple wins were painful to watch in low scoring OT games against wretched teams.

For my money, there were fun to watch one half against Tampa and the entire game at Seattle. Otherwise, last year was as big a ball of meh as I can remember.

 

[WildBB]

I guess Badger thinks he’s the same player he once was. Not! He gets beat like a drum in M2M & really doesn’t have a set position. It was fun while it lasted but it was time he was gone.

With that said, the Cards made a mistake by showing loyalty to the kid by giving him $60 mil 3 months after tearing his ACL & I said so at the time. If he truly wanted to stay in Az he should’ve reciprocated that loyalty & took his paycut though he didn’t.

We should’ve tried to trade him for a stick of gum before last year’s deadline.

Good riddance to an overpaid, has been player who took shots at the Cards after getting released

Bottom line is that he and the agent weren't realistic in the business aspect. They're about to find out what his real value in the market is. It aint gonna be pretty. But he'll come back to to a great reception here.

All the best in ur career and endeavors Tyrann.

 

[football karma]

Kent Somers, someone i consider highly credible, reported that the paycut the Cards put out there was "modest". That came from the team and not HBs agent (im assuming)

given the guaranteed money over next two years was $19mm ($21mm total) -- lets say it was more than modest --- $13mm over the next two years guranteed ( $17 total)

im curious to see what he gets.

 

[AZCrazy]

Thanks HB for the memories. You're a tough kid. Can't justify $20 Mill for a nickel corner though.

 

[WisconsinCard]

I like our aggressive approach to this offseason! *f'ing sarcasm*

Not to pick on you Chopper, but I see this everywhere, and it is a misquote. Kiem said he would be aggressive in his search for a QB, if anyone thought we would be aggressive in free agency I want to know were they thought the money was coming from?

 

[Jasper]

I agree to the cut, he’s not a CB, not a safety, not really a free safety, but demands 21m over the next two for a nickelback?

I was thinking 8-9m per year tops.

Even the legion of boom is dismantled