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Yeah, but then he mentioned Jamal LewisDoo said:I think by "Big" the original poster meant a good bruiser type RB. Duckett is a bruiser, but he's not good.The Skins haven't signed Duckett to a new contract, so he'll be a FA.Duckett back to the Falcons perhaps?
I will take Lewis 1 million time before Duckett.Yeah, but then he mentioned Jamal LewisDoo said:I think by "Big" the original poster meant a good bruiser type RB. Duckett is a bruiser, but he's not good.The Skins haven't signed Duckett to a new contract, so he'll be a FA.Duckett back to the Falcons perhaps?
No way would Deuce get traded in conference.What about Chris Browngood change of pace back.I'm not a huge fan of his but I will say when healthy he is a very good rb and with Dunn and Norwood thereto help limit his carries I think that could work for both parties.Doo said:
Do you think SD is letting Turner go this offseason?I don't.
There is reason to consider that. I think I like the rookie Michael Bush idea the best.I doubt the offense he ran in college will work in the NFL. It has been done before and that type of offense was scraped. So it remains to be seen what the coach will do.Anyone read any arcticles with the coach talking about his plan?
Biabreakable,I think you have a good point. He looks like he would be a great acquisition for some team, but he's a restricted free agent. Would a team sacrifice the picks needed to overcome the Chargers' tender (I'm assuming the Chargers will want to give the highest tender possible - a first round tender).With the depth at RB in the college draft, and with Norwood looking like an explosive change of pace back, I would think the Falcons will look to draft a big back or sign a cheap veteran.
Highest possible is a 1st & a 3rd.
you must not have seen prior threads by the OP, this is par for the courseNorwood has shown nothing but promise. This thread is useless.
OP?you must not have seen prior threads by the OP, this is par for the course
Does this mean ######## in your language?
Are you serious? Have you seen Norwood run?
2007 = $3.25m + bonus amortization2008 = $4m + bonus amortizationSo the team would save those salary amounts with a June cut. Blank respects Dunn enough that I would expect a cut (if any) would come sooner rather than later. Or maybe the cap impact overrides the thinking that he's due a fair chance to find good work elsewhere in the league. It is a lot of money for an older RB.
I'll bet everything in the house this won't happen. At this point, the Falcons would draft a receiver rather than another RB. At least they have 2 backs capable of running the ball. They have 0 receivers that can catch.Again, this thread is useless.Why not Michael Bush in the draft?
Where did you come up with this?Petrino ran a wide-open passing attack at Louisville. I wouldn't necessarily expect the same thing at the pro level and with Vick at QB, but I hardly think we'll see a "power offense". Norwood will be the feature back.
Exactly.Dunn...community leader; all things right about a professional athlete; refined veteran; Blank and McKay favorite but he has a heavy contract. My feeling is that the Falcons and Dunn reach an agreement to keep him around but, perhaps, under different terms and conditions. Norwood...electric player; youngster; performed well when called upon; presents significant economic relief and it is not Mora that drafted Norwood. McKay and his scouting department did, which is heavily tuned into the SEC and the southeastern United States. If any NFL team has an edge with knowledge on SEC players, then it is the Falcons. Mora leaving has little if anything to do with Norwood's future with the franchise. McKay made that call. Mora, Jr. did not. Norwood will get a chance to shine. Yes, there is a coaching change and nothing is guaranteed but I cannot see that duo cast aside for NFL retread Duckett or NFL never was E. Shelton. The Falcons are not going to trade with the divisional rival Saints for McCallister nor or the Saints going to trade McCallister to the Falcons. Lastly, I cannot see the team signing an aging J. Lewis or using an early pick (Rounds 1-2) on a running back, as they already have that same scenario in known commodities in Dunn and Norwood.Doctor Detroit said:
Doctor Detroit said:
Doesn't next year cap increase like $25M abouts? I know its a big increase.I personally do not think Dunn is released.However, IF there was a change and Dunn was to be release, I believe F.Taylor would be a good fit with Norwood. As Taylor will be looking for a nice contract to finish his career. But it's a major stretch at this point to consider Dunn, Done. He may have not been a fantasy superstud, but he was definately producing for ATL all year long and although Norwood showed flashes of greatness, he also showed signs of durability issues related to his chicken legs.
Sure I have, and he has talent no doubt, but we're not talking LT, LJ or Portis here (at least not yet). Never discount the effect of a brand new regime, and the desire to bring in their own guys.
Also never discount the fact that the new regime will watch game tape of the 2006 season. The guy shows he can take it to the house at any time, averages 6.4 yards a carry, and 8.5 yards per catch. The guy can play, and he is going to be an excellent 3 down back if he is giving that opportunity. Bobby Petrino is a smart man, he will like what he sees at running back.
And he will be lucky to get a contract somewhere. I guess someone will use him as a goalline back, seeing as thought the only thing he is good at is taking it in from the 1. Other than that he will be RB3 on some team.T.J. Duckett is UFA
Hmm what was the bonus?I don't think Dunns salary will be an issue unless the total number is somthing like 6 mil total. I don't know if they pushed bonus out to later years meaning now or not?In any case those salaries as long as they are below 6 million don't seem unreasonable for the Falcons to keep him. They should still have enough money to make moves in other areas then to improve thier team I think. Dunn is getting up there in age but he still played great this year.
This is the optimal time to trade him if that's what they're going to do. He's a UFA after next season.
Norwood has shown nothing but promise. This thread is useless.
