Offtopic » Todd Gurley sets running back market with contract extension

The first shoe has dropped in the new running back contract kerfuffle and it begins with one that wasn’t even needing to be done.Todd Gurley is close to signing a four-year $60 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams including $45 million in guaranteed money.This sets the market for the running backs Authentic Deone Bucannon Jersey , as it was the Le’Veon Bell contract that he turned down a 5 year $70 million deal, that would have set the market.Now, it will be more than $14 million a season, as Gurley sets the running back market at $15 million a season.More than the $15 million though is the fact that Gurley has established a massive guaranteed baseline at $45 million.Based on what we know of the Bell negotiations as well as David Johnson’s situation, the guaranteed money seemed to be the sticking point.Now, the Cardinals and Johnson’s agent will know where the market is for the top producing dual threat running backs.That was always the danger in not being first to the table, now the Cardinals will have to decide if they want to be near that number or not moving forward with DJ.What do you think?Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals injury report, Vikings missing starting offensive lineman, Cardinals get new naming rights and more Happy Thursday one and all.We are getting closer and closer to the Arizona Cardinals first early start of the NFL season Youth Chandler Jones Jersey , which means an early morning for us Cardinals fans.Also, there is NFL football tonight, which is always a good thing.The Arizona Cardinals made a small announcement on Wednesday, the first injury report of the week is out for both the Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings.All of that and more in the Cardinals daily links.Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center New Name For Tempe FacilityTeam gets partner for naming rights to practice spaceJosh Rosen Welcomes Hostile Road EnvironmentNotes: Recovery time; Johnson trade rumorsFirst Things First For First-Round Picks Like Haason ReddickLinebacker among those trying to live up to draft statusDefensive Player Of The Week - Chandler JonesCardinals Announce 'Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center'Team President Michael Bidwill announces a partnership with Dignity Health to rename the Tempe training facility 'Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Facility'.Rosen - 'Locked In And Staying Focused'QB Josh Rosen talks to the media after Wednesday's practice.Wilks - 'Winning Cures All'Head Coach Steve Wilks talks to the media about Sunday's victory and their next game against the Vikings.Johnson Anticipating An 'Exotic' Vikings' DefenseRB David Johnson talks Cardinals' run game and what he is expecting to see from the Vikings' defense.Cards Daily - Make No MistakePaul Calvisi brings you the latest news and notes as the team begins their prep for this Sunday's game against the Vikings.Josh Rosen a favorite among teammates, who say 'he's not weird' - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPNCardinals players have quickly warmed to Josh Rosen's character, intelligence and personality.Doug & Wolf Week 6 power poll: Saints rise after Drew Brees' historic nightThanks to Drew Brees taking over first place in NFL career passing yards, the New Orleans Saints go marching up the rankings in all three Week 6 power polls for the Doug & Wolf show.Cardinals re-sign CB Deatrick Nichols to practice squadThe Arizona Cardinals added cornerback Deatrick Nichols to their practice squad on Wednesday, two days after they waived him from the 53-man roster to sign veteran receiver Kendall Wright.Arizona Cardinals rename training facility in TempeThe Cardinals announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with Dignity Health on a naming rights commitment to re-brand the facility as the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center.Cardinals' Josh Rosen finds rowdy crowds fun with visit to Vikings on deckJosh Rosen has a history of inciting and enjoying raucous opposing fans dating back to the Arizona Cardinals rookie's time with UCLA.Chandler Jones named NFC Defensive Player of the WeekHe had six tackles, two for a loss http://www.cardinalsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-markus-golden-jersey , two passes defensed, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Cardinals' win over the 49ers.CB Deatrick Nichols signs with Arizona Cardinals practice squadHe had been released from the 53-man roster to make room for WR Kendall Wright.Arizona Cardinals get naming rights deal for team facilityIt will now be known as the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Facility.AZ Cardinals Week 6 injury report: 7 players out, 6 limited in practiceCheck out the first injury report of the week for the Cardinals as they prepare for the Vikings.Minnesota Vikings injury report: Riley Reiff DNP, Dalvin Cook limitedCheck out the first injury report of the week for the Cardinals' Week 6 opponent, the Minnesota Vikings.