thought he would. Good move by both parties. He stays in a system he knows, and we get a capable back up QB who could step in for Eli for a few games if necessary. Still a real chance the Giants use a day one or two draft pick on a QB, because Johnson is not Eli's successor.
Only thing maybe worth considering is that he was in a WCO in college and very very good (113 TD and 15 INT in 4 years) so he has some experience there. Then again that was 10 years ago haha.
but doesn't the cap space only pertain to the top 50 players or something...or maybe it's less than that. It seems I recall that players signed for the minimum salary don't usually end up counting against the cap.
but doesn't the cap space only pertain to the top 50 players or something...or maybe it's less than that. It seems I recall that players signed for the minimum salary don't usually end up counting against the cap.
top 51 during the off-season, all 53 once season starts
"If Eli goes down we are fucked anyway" camp so if that happens and its early in the season, I'd almost rather tank and get a top pick.
This is true but what if Eli goes down only for 3-4 games. Having a QB that can tread water until he returns would be beneficial if the Giants are in the playoff race.
it's a two year deal...it all depends on the guarantees of course...
The second year would sort of piss me off, since it means whatever he makes will count fully against the cap. I can't see any reason to give Josh Johnson anything but a qualifying one-year deal. The accompanying cap relief may not seem like a big difference, but every little bit helps. Is it really that important to have an option on him for 2018? Was another team actually bidding for his services?
"If Eli goes down we are fucked anyway" camp so if that happens and its early in the season, I'd almost rather tank and get a top pick.
This is true but what if Eli goes down only for 3-4 games. Having a QB that can tread water until he returns would be beneficial if the Giants are in the playoff race.
That's why I said early in the season. If its a couple games, yes, a competent back up can help us tread water especially with our defense, but if its a long term injury i'd rather just get the high pick.
but doesn't the cap space only pertain to the top 50 players or something...or maybe it's less than that. It seems I recall that players signed for the minimum salary don't usually end up counting against the cap.
top 51 during the off-season, all 53 once season starts
Correction: top 51 during the off-season, all players under contract once season starts (53-man roster plus players on IR)
Johnson is coming to camp as insurance and an arm. If he wins the #2 job, he will have earned it. If not, the non-qualifying format of his deal is irrelevant because his salary will be off the books altogether.
he hasn't thrown a meaningful pass in 5 years.
Or Nassib was also hurt and had elbow surgery on his throwing arm, supposedly. Not good for a QB.
Only thing maybe worth considering is that he was in a WCO in college and very very good (113 TD and 15 INT in 4 years) so he has some experience there. Then again that was 10 years ago haha.
top 51 during the off-season, all 53 once season starts
Me too.
"This may take the Giants out of the running for Geno Smith, who visited last week."
This is true but what if Eli goes down only for 3-4 games. Having a QB that can tread water until he returns would be beneficial if the Giants are in the playoff race.
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"If Eli goes down we are fucked anyway" camp so if that happens and its early in the season, I'd almost rather tank and get a top pick.
This is true but what if Eli goes down only for 3-4 games. Having a QB that can tread water until he returns would be beneficial if the Giants are in the playoff race.
That's why I said early in the season. If its a couple games, yes, a competent back up can help us tread water especially with our defense, but if its a long term injury i'd rather just get the high pick.
Sanchez?
Haha woah, looks like I'm getting my wish.
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but doesn't the cap space only pertain to the top 50 players or something...or maybe it's less than that. It seems I recall that players signed for the minimum salary don't usually end up counting against the cap.
top 51 during the off-season, all 53 once season starts
Correction: top 51 during the off-season, all players under contract once season starts (53-man roster plus players on IR)