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Really good message actually. This was his first big free agent signing and he was willing to let him walk because of his attitude. Helps to have good replacements but it sets the tone, no one is irreplaceable, so get with the program.
With the new RBs coming in this upcoming draft, all those guys should be out of work permanently.
The Colts OL is very bad at run blocking, so just because Bradshaw averaged over 4 yds a carry, I'm not sure a player like Tate could. He's no better than Herron imo.
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LAST WEEK
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It looks like a malcontent situation.
So some team is going to sign a guy to their roster that they don't want and pay him close to half a million dollars to block another team from getting him? You forget that they are playing REAL football. Not fantasy football.
I looked it up they say it is reverse order from last year. But if a team uses it do they fall down? Who have used theirs?
If this was Week 17 and the team playing Indy had to win this week to make playoffs then MAYBE they'd consider doing something like this. Otherwise, no.
Really?there is no bump
, I couldn't be more pleased. He was going nowhere in Cleveland. I will be looking to ride any hint of enthusiasm when Tate finds a new home, and I will look to trade Tate for whatever I can get from a RB-starved team. Tate could still resurrect his career, and with the right landing spot, his value could really spike.
Who has the first claim on him?As a Tate owner in Dynasty
Just for fun:
Indianapolis: This will be the most talked about landing spot, with the injury to Bradshaw. Indy would be foolish to not at least kick the tires here, it would seem. At least on the surface, Tate appears he could be be an improvement over Boom or TRich.
Denver: With both Ball and Hillman dinged up, Denver could show some interest. CJ Anderson has looked the part of a quality back, so I'm not sure where Tate would fit in, but a Denver signing would certainly be intriguing.
Dallas: Joseph Randle has had his issues this season (the shoplifting incident and calling out Dez Bryant), and Dunbar is best suited as a COP back. With Murray a free agent at season's end, bringing in a power back with every down potential makes sense.
Seattle: Marshawn has been showing some signs of wear and tear, and it is no secret there is some discontent there. For all the Christine Michael hype (and I admit I am still on the bandwagon), he has yet to make his mark.
Atlanta: Jackson has a lot of tread wear on his tires, and Freeman hasn't stepped up like many had hoped.
Arizona: The Cards lack depth behind Ellington, and a bruiser like Tate could be a welcome addition.
New England: It seems New England is always in these discussions. I'm not sure they have much interest in another Ridley-like player, but the Pats are hard to figure out. They might be more interested in reclaiming Blount.
Pittsburgh: With Blount gone, it would seem there is a vacancy. I doubt Tate would be too eager to sign on in an obvious reserve role behind Bell.
As I recall, Tate's contract was a one-year deal, so I wouldn't think the hit would be too substantial for a team to put in a waiver claim for Tate, and that may dictate where Tate lands. If he does clear waivers, however, Tate could try to position himself for a better gig for next season.
Yes, but a good number of the teams this reasoning applies to has a waiver pick after the Colts.
They don't fall down, because this is real football, not fantasy.
It's not reverse order from last year anymore. At some point (I don't recall the exact date) they begin using records for this year.
Apparently nobody knows. I've asked when the waivers process in here and I've seen others ask it in other threads and haven't seen an answer yet.
I seem to recall that its not an exact 24 hour clock and that it ties in to 5pm NYC time (close of their business day). So, I suspect you'll see some twitter news somewhere around then.
