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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SteelCity_NB, Sep 17, 2017.

  1. Watt Wack

    Watt Wack Well-Known Member

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    Update: Fins are suspending him indefinitely. Sounds like Larry did something whacky. You don't suspend a player unless he did something out of line.
     
  2. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    I wonder how long until the events come out that led to this.
     
  3. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    Very crazy, Guy was a model citizen while he was here. Never in trouble or anything.
     
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  4. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Very weird, very curious what this is all about?

    OKAY, Hypothetical... if it winds up the coach did something stupid to tick off Law Dawg, but they cut him anyways...

    Do you resign Timmons? You wouldn't be on the hook for his contract right?
     
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  5. Steelhammer92

    Steelhammer92 Well-Known Member

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    It worked out well for Blount and the Patriots... For vet minimum, why not? He's about the last player from the Steelers I would have thought would make the news for something lke this.
     
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  6. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Because he doesn't play specials and and to be a depth ILB you gotta play specials. When Foote came back he played on special teams.
     
  7. AFan

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    This is strange, and it would seem to go beyond 'professional' disagreement. Timmons is 10yr vet, he knows how the system works. It's not like he a 21 yr old homesick kid havinfg a tantrum over a coaches desicion.

    I gotta think there's something deeper here. Some psych problems have come to the surface. Something in his personal life put him into depression. At this stage, he needs some help, even if nothing more than an adjustment to mess that he may already be taking.
     
  8. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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  9. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    This is one of the most bizarre stories I've heard in a while. This is just not how Timmons is.
     
  10. Diamond

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    He doesnt just leave the team hotel without telling any of the coaches the night before their game
    I read timmons is finished as a Dolphin.......
     
  11. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    Not sure that we really need Timmons back. I think Vince Wlliams has played very well.
     
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  12. Lizard72

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    Weird that they found him and got a team rep to go with him on the plane....
     
  13. 58stillers

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    He got his guaranteed money. very strange indeed.
     
  14. Watt Wack

    Watt Wack Well-Known Member

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    Fins traded NO for an ILB, it looks like Larry may be done in Miami.
    Even "guaranteed" $ isn't guaranteed if you do something weird enough, like not showing up to play and going AWOL. It's only guaranteed if you at least try to some degree. Flat out just not showing without a legit excuse will probably get you busted from that cash.
     
  15. 58stillers

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    I read that he would lose 4.5m of the guaranteed money from next year, so original 11m guaranteed.... he still walks away with 6.5m now..... at least that's what I saw. Either way, between that money and his steelers earnings, he's set for life.
     
  16. coldrolled

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    Does this screw up our compensatory pick rating?
     
  17. turtle

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    Probably, but since we got Haden as a FA, it would've been a wash (supposing Timmons played every game). I think that's how it works, someone can correct me if I'm wrong...
     
  18. coldrolled

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    i think haden was released he cost us nothing in that realm...
     
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  19. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    I doubt signing a player that has been cut is held against you in the compensation formula.
     
  20. coldrolled

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    Question is if Timmons is not playing does that hurt us too..
     
  21. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    I think playing time is a factor, but it's really just a guess. Nobody knows how they calculate compensation.
     
  22. turtle

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    I was reading an article that attempts to describe the process. So yes, you guys are right, a player who was released does not count. Only UFAs.

    Playing time and post season honors do have an effect on the formula, but they are minor when compared to the player's salary with the new team.

    https://overthecap.com/the-basics-and-methodology-of-projecting-the-nfls-compensatory-draft-picks/
     
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  23. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Maybe time to get on with his life's work? Will be leaving 1o million on the table.
     
  24. MojaveDesertPghFan

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    And it's been reported that giant seed pods were discovered just outside the Dolphins practice facility.

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  25. Coastal Steeler

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    The affected snatched also have 2 little dots on the back of their necks
     
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