Colts sign Brian Hoyer to a 3 year deal

[Zuma]

 

[shmessy]

How could Hoyer and Brissett be ex teammates per rappaport? I thought Brissett went to colts before jimmy g traded to 49ers and Hoyer came back to pats?

We have the smarter Ian

 

[ChessToCheckers]

If you knew that you were going to cut Hoyer, WHY in God's name didn't you try and get at least SOME value for him

I'm guessing he calculated that what he might have gotten wasn't worth as much as the goodwill he gained by letting Hoyer get a good pay day. This adds to the branding that the Patriots take care of hard working veterans. "Come on over, veterans. Take a team friendly deal and "you'll be taken care of later on".

Just saying ...

 

[Love The Drake]

I’m with Ken. They could have “respectfully” dealt him to the Colts for a 6th or 7th rounder.

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My point is I Dont think they would even entertain a trade with us.
But I agree a 6th possible 5th wouldnt of been out of the question.
Either BB wanted him back or was doing him a favor to shop his market and deciding what was best for him and his family.
If it was the latter BB did the right thing Hoyer gave us so much and deserved that.

 

[Bruins29]

They would have had to keep Hoyer on the 53 in order to trade him. And who says they did not try to do it before they released him. The roster spot was important and they may have just run out of time with a team that knew he was going to be released.

Who cares..

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

And there’s a good chance you get a nice ring too

 

[shmessy]

I'm guessing he calculated that what he might have gotten wasn't worth as much as the goodwill he gained by letting Hoyer get a good pay day. This adds to the branding that the Patriots take care of hard working veterans. "Come on over, veterans. Take a team friendly deal and "you'll be taken care of later on".

Just saying ...

“Goodwill”??????

Hoyer just got cut playing BEHIND a guy Belichick threatens weekly with replacing with “Johnny from Foxboro High”

BB asks ‘What is this word of which you speak, sir?’

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[Zuma]

My point is I Dont think they would even entertain a trade with us.
But I agree a 6th possible 5th wouldnt of been out of the question.
Either BB wanted him back or was doing him a favor to shop his market and deciding what was best for him and his family.
If it was the latter BB did the right thing Hoyer have us so much and deserved that.

Why would the Colts trade for him if they had a strong indication he was going to get released. They have a boatload of money available and wanted to keep picks / players.

 

[Ivan]

I’m with Ken. They could have “respectfully” dealt him to the Colts for a 6th or 7th rounder.

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That would have cost him at least 7 million. He just got 9 million guaranteed from Indy. It’s the same with Thomas, you do yourself a favor if you give these veterans the ability to choose their own destination and deal.

 

[signbabybrady]

They would have had to keep Hoyer on the 53 in order to trade him. And who says they did not try to do it before they released him. The roster spot was important and they may have just run out of time with a team that knew he was going to be released.

Who cares..

This makes way more sense than BB just letting him walk without trying but won't stop some from *****ing about it.

 

[TommyD4207]

And so....my ignominy is compete.

.......And now comes the ANGER! WTF, Bill? If you knew that you were going to cut Hoyer, WHY in God's name didn't you try and get at least SOME value for him. You mean to tell me you couldn't have gotten at least a 5th or 6th rounder. Christ, you paid that much for 2 fatties that would have been cut if you hadn't grabbed them. You're telling me that a QB to a needy team like the Colts wouldn't have gotten you MORE.

Sorry but while we owe Bill a LOT for the last 20 years, occasionally even he makes mistakes, and in the great scheme of things this isn't even a big one. Just seems like a waste to me.

It's called doing a loyal vet a solid.

I don't think that's a mistake. That gets out to every free agent in the league, that Bill will do right by you. That matters almost as much as 'ring chasing'.

And it's worth a whole lot more than a conditional 7th. Especially when you still have a dozen picks.

 

[oldrover]

Brian Hoyer Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money, and Contract History | Over The Cap

Career earnings: $15 mil.
This contract: $12 mil, $9mil guaranteed.

Happy for Hoyer. Brian... thanks.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Why would the Colts trade for him if they had a strong indication he was going to get released. They have a boatload of money available and wanted to keep picks / players.

They would have gotten him on a cheaper contract...... even if it was a one year deal....

 

[Love The Drake]

Belichick- We're on to Stidham

 

[shmessy]

I'm guessing he calculated that what he might have gotten wasn't worth as much as the goodwill he gained by letting Hoyer get a good pay day. This adds to the branding that the Patriots take care of hard working veterans. "Come on over, veterans. Take a team friendly deal and "you'll be taken care of later on".

Just saying ...

I hear you and @Ivan and the others. Good points, all of ya.

But I am still raw over the missed Burkhead to Houston deal given what transpired over the weekend.

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[Froob]

How come we weren't able to trade him if he's receiving a 3yr $12m deal with $9m in guarantees.

He isn’t. Think Colts probably paid way more than anybody else was willing to. Bill probably peaked interest to help Hoyer out.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Brian Hoyer Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money, and Contract History | Over The Cap

Career earnings: $15 mil.
This contract: $12 mil, $9mil guaranteed.

Happy for Hoyer. Brian... thanks.

And he got his ring last year..............

 

[Chevrolet]

They would have gotten him on a cheaper contract...... even if it was a one year deal....

They have boatloads of cap space (The Colts) and they wanted Hoyer for more than one year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Why’s that? Didn’t we trade Brissett for Dorset when the feelings were more raw?

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The Brissett/Dorsett trade came before the whole Josh debacle. Even Ballard said the rivalry is back on.

 

[Chevrolet]

Patriots now should consider signing a QB to the practice squad