Concern over Taron Johnson?
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 7:31 pm
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Honestly, considering previous years sideshows, tragedies, and turmoil, if this is the only concerning news this off season or regular season, I will take it as a blessing.GoodTimeCharlie wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 8:38 am Me tonight on account of this harrowing Taron Johnson news…
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Agents are doing their job so I am not concerned at allCWood24 wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 12:45 am So it is basically just the norm
Player gets traded, said player has no guaranteed money, he want’s some security built in & holds out of voluntary camp whilst deal gets reworked
I know we'd love to have everyone but part of the reason he has not reported yet is because it's not required.chucker wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 5:52 am If you've traded for a player then you're expecting him to make the roster - just guarantee a chunk of the 2026 money and leave 2027 alone. I don't love that he's not participating yet, but it's not a big deal. I guess you could also adjust the 2027 contract so that a guarantee vests after a certain date in the 2027 offseason.
I can understand a player not wanting to go through an offseason program without knowing if he'll just get cut for cap reasons before the season.
Ya but in my case more often than not, it’s I should’ve known
I don't think there's a need to guarantee anything in 2027 based on benchmarks. And his presence is not required, but we definitely want it when we're installing a new defense with a new DC and teammates he's unfamiliar with. The voluntary OTA's are not really "voluntary". If you want to put yourself in a position to be a starter, you should find a way to get your ass in there well before things become contractually mandatory.raidersince63 wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 6:16 am I know we'd love to have everyone but part of the reason he has not reported yet is because it's not required.
I'd like to see his deal structured mostly based on his performance this year with hopes of motivating him to play his ass off this year. Maybe something like $3MIL guaranteed this year and if he hits his benchmarks, $5Mil+ guaranteed kicks in next year.
I don't spend much time pouring over contracts so my idea may be completely out of line.
Rabidraider wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 12:56 pm But it does not change the fact that the media (real or fan based) needs to make content, even if there is no substance to the article.
Johnson is considered a great pickup. Buffalo hated losing him, but the cap forced their hand.
I'll bet 10k Silver dollars Johnson makes the team.
I was just going on the assumption that Johnson will likely be an instant starter...but point taken.chucker wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 7:06 am I don't think there's a need to guarantee anything in 2027 based on benchmarks. And his presence is not required, but we definitely want it when we're installing a new defense with a new DC and teammates he's unfamiliar with. The voluntary OTA's are not really "voluntary". If you want to put yourself in a position to be a starter, you should find a way to get your ass in there well before things become contractually mandatory.
agree 100 pct ...i do wonder how much leverage taron and his agent actually thinks they have ??? we drafted cbs that can play in that spot