Might be a signal that Tav Thomas' time at nickel is done no matter who is healthy.
Really stinks to see Ward and Williams out. Along with Delpit that's 3/4s of what I hoped/expected our starting defensive backfield would be. Oh, well. Is it too soon to wonder whether Ward will deserve a huge contract this winter?
ETA: I like AJ Green getting a shot. From all I read post draft he has talent, could be a hidden gem.
Maybe Ward is injured during the year and misses several games. Andrew Berry works his magic and extends him for 5 more years worth 40 million, and Ward goes on to be a completely healthy All-Pro for the rest of his contract. He'd be our Stephen Curry.
If he misses the whole season, there’s no way I’m giving him that type of extension. That’d be a total of 23 missed games out of a possible 48. I’d rather use the money elsewhere than bet on Ward staying healthy. I’d offer him something fairly low with the potential to make significantly more money through bonuses simply by being healthy.
If he’s healthy I’d pay him basically whatever he wants as he’s a top 5 corner when he’s on the field. There’s just too many durability questions that need to be answered over the next year or two.
Wills had two mistakes by my eye, but yeah, that’s fantastic. Teller looking like an all-pro too. Callahan is a phenomenal coach.I want Bill Callahan extended now.