Chris Brown Requests Trade from TEN (1 Viewer)

[H.K.]

Chris Brown is going to land in Houston. D. Davis is hurt a lot more than what people realize.

Even if the second sentence is true, and I'm not sure it is, I don't think that deal gets done within the division.

He's going to Minnesota, where he'll start immediately.

No chance

It's practically a done deal.

Jul 20 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Brown officially has requested the right to seek a trade, according to Brown's representatives from Morgan Advisory Group. Agents Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman wrote an official letter and delivered it to the team Monday, July 17. Brown decided his long-term future in Tennessee was in doubt after his agents met with Titans' general manager Floyd Reese. League sources said that Brown's name was mentioned in a variety of possible trades, but Reese had yet to provide Brown or his new representation permission to seek a trade. Teams that could potentially show interest in obtaining the rights to Brown include the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, with the dark horse team being the Minnesota Vikings.

Where does it say a deal is "practically" done? Just because it says "with the dark horse team being Minn" you assume the deal is "practically" done?

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

 

[JAA]

Chris Brown is going to land in Houston. D. Davis is hurt a lot more than what people realize.

Even if the second sentence is true, and I'm not sure it is, I don't think that deal gets done within the division.

He's going to Minnesota, where he'll start immediately.

No chance

It's practically a done deal.

Jul 20 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Brown officially has requested the right to seek a trade, according to Brown's representatives from Morgan Advisory Group. Agents Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman wrote an official letter and delivered it to the team Monday, July 17. Brown decided his long-term future in Tennessee was in doubt after his agents met with Titans' general manager Floyd Reese. League sources said that Brown's name was mentioned in a variety of possible trades, but Reese had yet to provide Brown or his new representation permission to seek a trade. Teams that could potentially show interest in obtaining the rights to Brown include the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, with the dark horse team being the Minnesota Vikings.

Where does it say a deal is "practically" done? Just because it says "with the dark horse team being Minn" you assume the deal is "practically" done?

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

Can I play in your league?

 

[derek19]

Chris Brown is going to land in Houston. D. Davis is hurt a lot more than what people realize.

Even if the second sentence is true, and I'm not sure it is, I don't think that deal gets done within the division.

He's going to Minnesota, where he'll start immediately.

No chance

It's practically a done deal.

Jul 20 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Brown officially has requested the right to seek a trade, according to Brown's representatives from Morgan Advisory Group. Agents Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman wrote an official letter and delivered it to the team Monday, July 17. Brown decided his long-term future in Tennessee was in doubt after his agents met with Titans' general manager Floyd Reese. League sources said that Brown's name was mentioned in a variety of possible trades, but Reese had yet to provide Brown or his new representation permission to seek a trade. Teams that could potentially show interest in obtaining the rights to Brown include the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, with the dark horse team being the Minnesota Vikings.

Where does it say a deal is "practically" done? Just because it says "with the dark horse team being Minn" you assume the deal is "practically" done?

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

Can I play in your league?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:

Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

Fella. That's just crazy talk.Taylor HAS to be the man for this team to win this year. All that talk about attitude and work ethic was just to ensure that he's motivated to play in top form.

Moore has not been "relegated" to special teams. A lot of starters, including Antoine Winfield, play special teams for the Vikings. This is no different than any other team.

Further, Brown may be more injury prone than Moore. Bringing in another back of the same ability makes no sense.

Fason was a rookie last year, given few chances, most near the goalline. Hard to average 4 ypc when they give it to you primarily inside the 1.

 

[H.K.]

Can I play in your league?

I'm in a league of my own baby!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Can I play in your league?

I'm in a league of my own baby!

Your baby has a league? Do you win?

 

[H.K.]

Can I play in your league?

I'm in a league of my own baby!

Your baby has a league? Do you win?

nope :(

 

[mozzy84]

Chris Brown is going to land in Houston. D. Davis is hurt a lot more than what people realize.

Even if the second sentence is true, and I'm not sure it is, I don't think that deal gets done within the division.

He's going to Minnesota, where he'll start immediately.

No chance

It's practically a done deal.

Jul 20 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Brown officially has requested the right to seek a trade, according to Brown's representatives from Morgan Advisory Group. Agents Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman wrote an official letter and delivered it to the team Monday, July 17. Brown decided his long-term future in Tennessee was in doubt after his agents met with Titans' general manager Floyd Reese. League sources said that Brown's name was mentioned in a variety of possible trades, but Reese had yet to provide Brown or his new representation permission to seek a trade. Teams that could potentially show interest in obtaining the rights to Brown include the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, with the dark horse team being the Minnesota Vikings.

Where does it say a deal is "practically" done? Just because it says "with the dark horse team being Minn" you assume the deal is "practically" done?

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

this post is so far off it isn't even funny.....

 

[Buckna]

As a Henry owner I am 

Henry hasn't really done anything in three years. Granted, he got hurt his last year in Buffalo, opening the door for McGahee, but he wasn't very effective before getting injured. And he didn't look good last year either. I think his time has come and gone - IMO if it's not Brown, White will be the guy you want to have.

I think you mean 2 seasons. 3 years ago all he did was have a combined 1500 yards and 11 TD's. 2 years ago he played 3 games, got hurt, the Bills switched to McGahee and never looked back. Last year he was suspended, got in the doghouse and was barely used at all by the Titans.Henry is servicable, but unfortunately, he is only one toke away from a year long suspension. No team would want to depend on that as their starting RB.

 

[moleculo]

What does Chris Brown go for in a trade... what is he worth???

Lelie?

I see Shanny staying clear of the often injured RB since the pain of Davis, Gary & Griffen. Any more?

excerpt from story:

At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Brown – who led the Big 12 Conference in rushing during his senior year at Colorado – has ideal size. His attributes would be best served in a run-oriented scheme that favors backs who like to make one cut, move and go, as he has shown an extra burst in the open field. Brown also has better hands than advertised (53 career receptions in 37 games).

Sounds like the ideal Bronco back - Colorado boy, Heimerdinger in place, lack of depth @ RB...Shannahan and Fisher are pretty close as well...I think Brown for Lelie makes alot of sense, from a Bronco perspective anyways.Heck, it's practically a done deal.

 

[Z-Dog]

I could aee Brown going to:

NYJ - wide open RB situation right now. I could see a Brown-for-Blaylock deal

HOU - We all know Davis is not recovered yet, but it is in divisision

DET - Brown is a much better fit in the offense than KJones. Maybe one of those 1st-round WRs ends up in Tennessee

SF - Brown could compete immediately for the starting job.

 

[Banger]

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:

Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

This is funny.

 

[JAA]

Can I play in your league?

I'm in a league of my own baby!

We can tell

 

[MLBrandow]

excerpt from story:

At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Brown – who led the Big 12 Conference in rushing during his senior year at Colorado – has ideal size. His attributes would be best served in a run-oriented scheme that favors backs who like to make one cut, move and go, as he has shown an extra burst in the open field. Brown also has better hands than advertised (53 career receptions in 37 games).

Sounds like the ideal Bronco back - Colorado boy, Heimerdinger in place, lack of depth @ RB...Shannahan and Fisher are pretty close as well...I think Brown for Lelie makes alot of sense, from a Bronco perspective anyways.Heck, it's practically a done deal.

Pretty good stuff.You really think they would move Lelie for Brown though?

At this point, isn't DEN trying to just get whatever value they can to get him off their team?

At least one would think, so he doesn't interfere with team chemistry.

Say Brown is a Bronco, would he have any relevance this year? I'd think not. Probably nothing more than WR3 for Lelie too, but at least he would start next year opposite Givens when Bennett goes.

 

[zamboni]

As a Henry owner I am 

Henry hasn't really done anything in three years. Granted, he got hurt his last year in Buffalo, opening the door for McGahee, but he wasn't very effective before getting injured. And he didn't look good last year either. I think his time has come and gone - IMO if it's not Brown, White will be the guy you want to have.

I think you mean 2 seasons. 3 years ago all he did was have a combined 1500 yards and 11 TD's. 2 years ago he played 3 games, got hurt, the Bills switched to McGahee and never looked back. Last year he was suspended, got in the doghouse and was barely used at all by the Titans.Henry is servicable, but unfortunately, he is only one toke away from a year long suspension. No team would want to depend on that as their starting RB.

Semantics, with "in three years" meaning three years ago. But I agree with your thoughts, and good point about the drug suspension - forgot about that.He may be serviceable, but he doesn't seem to be the same player he was back in his first few years with the Bills.

 

[H.K.]

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:

Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

This is funny.

Is it? I called TO going to Dallas last year and took heat. I'll stand by this 100% because something will happen. I thought Minn would go after Henry or A.Smith in pre-season, but Brown would really make sense now.

 

[TeamDingo]

 

[moleculo]

excerpt from story:

At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Brown – who led the Big 12 Conference in rushing during his senior year at Colorado – has ideal size. His attributes would be best served in a run-oriented scheme that favors backs who like to make one cut, move and go, as he has shown an extra burst in the open field. Brown also has better hands than advertised (53 career receptions in 37 games).

Sounds like the ideal Bronco back - Colorado boy, Heimerdinger in place, lack of depth @ RB...Shannahan and Fisher are pretty close as well...I think Brown for Lelie makes alot of sense, from a Bronco perspective anyways.Heck, it's practically a done deal.

Pretty good stuff.You really think they would move Lelie for Brown though?

At this point, isn't DEN trying to just get whatever value they can to get him off their team?

At least one would think, so he doesn't interfere with team chemistry.

Say Brown is a Bronco, would he have any relevance this year? I'd think not. Probably nothing more than WR3 for Lelie too, but at least he would start next year opposite Givens when Bennett goes.

As a bronco fan, I'm nervous about depth @ RB - w/out MA, there is 1 less RB than we had last year. If Dayne or Bell gets hurt, Cobbs will have to play a major role, as I don't think Dayne or Bell can shoulder the load on their own.If Brown were added , yeah he would be relevant. Not immediately - he would see spot time until someone got hurt, or until he showed that he deserved more playing time and bumped Dayne and/or Bell, which would happen around week 4, IMO. It's not like he is a rookie - he HAS seen NFL defenses and is adjusted to the speed.

 

[Spike]

If my memory serves me, Brown is a FA next year. With that in mind, I would imagine he is afraid he will not have the opportunity to start and "showcase" his talent for a fat new contract. I would have thought that with the drug issue, Henry is the odd man out. This should get good...

Great, not

 

[Kit Fisto]

What does Chris Brown go for in a trade... what is he worth???

Lelie?

I see Shanny staying clear of the often injured RB since the pain of Davis, Gary & Griffen. Any more?

But Brown owners can dream, Duce...

 

[sholditch]

I'm not really buying this story at all. I bet Brown goes nowhere, and the RB situation in TEN plays out about how everyone thinks it will: Brown for the 1st half, LenDale once they are out of contention by week 9.

Of course, I own the fat one in two leagues already so I would be ecstatic if Brown did get traded. Once TEN allows him to talk trade with other teams, then I'll start paying attention.

 

[Kit Fisto]

As a Henry owner I am 

Henry hasn't really done anything in three years. Granted, he got hurt his last year in Buffalo, opening the door for McGahee, but he wasn't very effective before getting injured. And he didn't look good last year either. I think his time has come and gone - IMO if it's not Brown, White will be the guy you want to have.

 

[Foosball God]

Pittsburgh makes the most sense to me, even though I wouldn't particularly care for it as a FWP owner. I think the combination of his power with FWP's shiftiness would give the Steelers a huge weapon.

 

[Swank]

If my memory serves me, Brown is a FA next year.  With that in mind, I would imagine he is afraid he will not have the opportunity to start and "showcase" his talent for a fat new contract.  I would have thought that with the drug issue, Henry is the odd man out.  This should get good...

Great, not

What a worthless response. Talk about no value.Anyway, I think Brown sees the handwriting on the wall and wants to move on before he becomes the next Travis Henry.

 

[Banger]

Read between the lines here people, Minnesota has nobody to play RB:

Taylor has been a trainwreck since he got their based on his attitude and work ethic

Moore has been relegated to special teams

Fason is a nobody who averaged 1.9 a carry

The Vikings must address the position and Brown is their best possible option.

This is funny.

Is it? I called TO going to Dallas last year and took heat. I'll stand by this 100% because something will happen. I thought Minn would go after Henry or A.Smith in pre-season, but Brown would really make sense now.

Everyone called TO to everywhere and it wasn't exactly a stretch that he would go to Dallas. It was basically either there or Denver but that's a different thread.A lot of players want to get moved but that doesn't mean they will get moved. The story is from the agent who wants to move his client NOT from the team. In fact it states that the team has refused to even let him seek a trade at this point. Then there have to be teams that are interested.

So your opinion is that Minn went out on the 1st day of FA and signed Taylor to a contract with 5+ million guaranteed money and now they are going to forget about him and will make a trade for another RB who has a significant injury history. How about showing me a link from a team source saying that they are looking for a RB, are dissatisfied with Taylor or that Taylor is not their starter.

This is the NFL not fantasy football.

 

[sholditch]

If there are any TEN folks around I'd be interested in hearing some local chatter on this subject.

 

[H.K.]

So your opinion is that Minn went out on the 1st day of FA and signed Taylor to a contract with 5+ million guaranteed money and now they are going to forget about him and will make a trade for another RB who has a significant injury history. How about showing me a link from a team source saying that they are looking for a RB, are dissatisfied with Taylor or that Taylor is not their starter. This is the NFL not fantasy football.

Lots of links in here on Taylor's issues since he got to Minnesota about not being in shape and questions about his work ethic

Chester Taylor - RB - Vikings Rotoworld

The Vikings have reportedly told Chester Taylor he's not guaranteed a starting job.

Taylor needs to get in shape and prove in training camp he's the all-around back the Vikings thought they were getting when they gave him a $14 million contract. While his fantasy upside in Minnesota's West Coast offense is high, competition from Mewelde Moore and Ciatrick Fason looms. Jun. 25 - 11:51 am et

Source: vikings.scout.com

Chester Taylor By: Viking Update Staff Date: Jun 25, 2006

Concerns have begun to surface about the commitment running back Chester Taylor has to being the featured back in the Vikings backfield, with some theorizing that the big money Taylor earned has diminished some of his drive to be his best.

In the weeks leading up to free agency, there was talk that the Vikings might make the biggest splash of all by going after All Pro running backs Shaun Alexander or Edgerrin James. As it turned out, the Seahawks took Alexander out of the equation with a long-term deal and the Vikings weren't interested in adding James due to his age and the amount of mileage on his body through a strong NFL career.

Instead the Vikings went after career backup Chester Taylor, who seemed to be more a victim of circumstance than lack of ability. Playing behind Jamal Lewis, who ran for more than 2,000 yards in a single season when Taylor first arrived with the Ravens, Taylor seemed mired in the background. Last year, however, when both players got a chance to run the ball, it was clear that Taylor was hitting the hole faster and looked considerably better than Lewis. In the end, the Ravens inkled that they would like to sign-and-trade Lewis to the Vikings. The Vikes balked and ended up signing Lewis.

The rub now seems to be that there are rumblings that Taylor has not taken his offseason workout habits too seriously. He showed up to minicamps overweight and there have been some internal griping that he doesn't have the greatest work ethic.

and finally:

July 4, 2006, 08:29 Vikings :: RB

Running Back By Committee For Vikings?

Viking Update, Scout.com - [Full Article]

The ground game has taken on a much different look for 2006. In an ideal world, RB Chester Taylor will be the go-to featured back with RB Ciatrick Fason as a change-of-pace, RB Mewelde Moore as a third-down speed option and FB Tony Richardson as blocker and receiver. That's the plan for now. It could all change with one injury, but, for the time being, it's a running back committee that is one of well-defined roles.

 

[TeamDingo]

I love the hate for CTaylor and LWhite. I hope the guys in my league feel like you all do.

 

[todd2006]

Chris Brown is going to land in Houston. D. Davis is hurt a lot more than what people realize. Brown going to Denver does little for his chances to get playing time.

As a Brown owner, I'd prefer that Chris left the Titans. They're going to be horrible this year and I don't think Chris' lack of success last year was entirely his fault.

LenDale looks to be climbing in drafts around the country. He's going to end up the starter almost immediately.

So you feel his situation would be improved if he ended up in Houston?

Yes, I feel his situation would be improved if he landed in Houston. Everything I've heard makes it sound like Len Dale is the man for the Titans, mid-season at the latest.

 

[sholditch]

No hate for Pork-Rind here (everyone, please help me come up with a good nickname for the Nashville Dougboy). I own him in two dynassty leagues already. I'm just taking this news with a grain of salt since trades are so rare in the NFL, especially this close to camps. I would love to see it happen, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

 

[todd2006]

No hate for Pork-Rind here (everyone, please help me come up with a good nickname for the Nashville Dougboy). I own him in two dynassty leagues already. I'm just taking this news with a grain of salt since trades are so rare in the NFL, especially this close to camps. I would love to see it happen, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

I'm starting to call LenDale White... Lawrence Phillips.For obvious reasons.

 

[TeamDingo]

No hate for Pork-Rind here (everyone, please help me come up with a good nickname for the Nashville Dougboy). I own him in two dynassty leagues already. I'm just taking this news with a grain of salt since trades are so rare in the NFL, especially this  close to  camps. I would love to see it happen, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

I'm starting to call LenDale White... Lawrence Phillips.For obvious reasons.

The reasons are not obvious to me. Lawrence Phillips is a pretty serious name to call some one in my opinion.

 

[CA_7]

Brown's agent requests trade from Titans

By PAUL KUHARSKY ~ Staff Writer

Friday, 07/21/06

Titans running back Chris Brown’s agent has made a formal request to the team that he be traded, he confirmed this morning.

“We’ve officially requested a trade for Chris,” Wynn Silberman said. “At this point, we’re waiting on a response.”

Brown is still expected to be the Titans’ starter this season, but Tennessee is expected to sort out a pecking order during training camp since Travis Henry and second-round draft pick LenDale White are also in the mix.

Titans General Manager Floyd Reese was not immediately available for comment.

A smooth, upright runner, he gained 1,067 yards (with a 4.9-yard average) in just 11 games in his first year as the starter in 2004, missing five other games with injuries. Brown and the Titans’ run game struggled in 2005, when no back ran for 100 yards in a game. He finished with 851 yards in 15 games and a 3.8-yard average.

He’s put on roughly 10 pounds hoping to increase his durability and be tougher to take down.

A third-round draft pick out of Colorado in 2003, Brown is heading into the last year of his contract, which is scheduled to pay him $1.57 million.

“We’re kind of looking at the situation down there and we’re not sure he’s a great fit at this point,” said Silberman, who took over as Brown’s agent earlier this year, replacing Bralyn Bennett.

“We feel he’s a featured back with Pro Bowl potential and the opportunity may be better for him somewhere else in the league.”

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...1/60721002/1027

 

[msommer]

As a Henry owner I am 

Henry hasn't really done anything in three years. Granted, he got hurt his last year in Buffalo, opening the door for McGahee, but he wasn't very effective before getting injured. And he didn't look good last year either. I think his time has come and gone - IMO if it's not Brown, White will be the guy you want to have.

I think you mean 2 seasons. 3 years ago all he did was have a combined 1500 yards and 11 TD's. 2 years ago he played 3 games, got hurt, the Bills switched to McGahee and never looked back. Last year he was suspended, got in the doghouse and was barely used at all by the Titans.Henry is servicable, but unfortunately, he is only one toke away from a year long suspension. No team would want to depend on that as their starting RB.

You mean after the Dolphins and the Vikings each were burned...

 

[todd2006]

No hate for Pork-Rind here (everyone, please help me come up with a good nickname for the Nashville Dougboy). I own him in two dynassty leagues already. I'm just taking this news with a grain of salt since trades are so rare in the NFL, especially this  close to  camps. I would love to see it happen, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

I'm starting to call LenDale White... Lawrence Phillips.For obvious reasons.

The reasons are not obvious to me. Lawrence Phillips is a pretty serious name to call some one in my opinion.

True, it's a bit harsh... and this is coming from someone that has a bit of faith on LenDale AND will be SOL because Chris Brown is on their team in a dynasty league.Big, overweight RB... Both had a huge game in the bowl game right before they were drafted... tons of hype surrounding the player as they enter the NFL... Aside from that, it's a gut feeling.

Again, it's what I'M starting to call LenDale... and he might end up on my team too.

 

[Banger]

So your opinion is that Minn went out on the 1st day of FA and signed Taylor to a  contract with 5+ million guaranteed money and now they are going to forget about him and will make a trade for another RB who has a significant injury history.  How about showing me a link from a team source saying that they are looking for a RB, are dissatisfied with Taylor or that Taylor is not their starter. This is the NFL not fantasy football.

Lots of links in here on Taylor's issues since he got to Minnesota about not being in shape and questions about his work ethic

Chester Taylor - RB - Vikings Rotoworld

The Vikings have reportedly told Chester Taylor he's not guaranteed a starting job.

Taylor needs to get in shape and prove in training camp he's the all-around back the Vikings thought they were getting when they gave him a $14 million contract. While his fantasy upside in Minnesota's West Coast offense is high, competition from Mewelde Moore and Ciatrick Fason looms. Jun. 25 - 11:51 am et

Source: vikings.scout.com

Chester Taylor By: Viking Update Staff Date: Jun 25, 2006

Concerns have begun to surface about the commitment running back Chester Taylor has to being the featured back in the Vikings backfield, with some theorizing that the big money Taylor earned has diminished some of his drive to be his best.

In the weeks leading up to free agency, there was talk that the Vikings might make the biggest splash of all by going after All Pro running backs Shaun Alexander or Edgerrin James. As it turned out, the Seahawks took Alexander out of the equation with a long-term deal and the Vikings weren't interested in adding James due to his age and the amount of mileage on his body through a strong NFL career.

Instead the Vikings went after career backup Chester Taylor, who seemed to be more a victim of circumstance than lack of ability. Playing behind Jamal Lewis, who ran for more than 2,000 yards in a single season when Taylor first arrived with the Ravens, Taylor seemed mired in the background. Last year, however, when both players got a chance to run the ball, it was clear that Taylor was hitting the hole faster and looked considerably better than Lewis. In the end, the Ravens inkled that they would like to sign-and-trade Lewis to the Vikings. The Vikes balked and ended up signing Lewis.

The rub now seems to be that there are rumblings that Taylor has not taken his offseason workout habits too seriously. He showed up to minicamps overweight and there have been some internal griping that he doesn't have the greatest work ethic.

and finally:

July 4, 2006, 08:29 Vikings :: RB

Running Back By Committee For Vikings?

Viking Update, Scout.com - [Full Article]

The ground game has taken on a much different look for 2006. In an ideal world, RB Chester Taylor will be the go-to featured back with RB Ciatrick Fason as a change-of-pace, RB Mewelde Moore as a third-down speed option and FB Tony Richardson as blocker and receiver. That's the plan for now. It could all change with one injury, but, for the time being, it's a running back committee that is one of well-defined roles.

I've seen the same articles and they mean nothing. Nowhere does it have a team source quoted let alone Childress in any of the above articles. Most of these are opinion pieces written by reporters. These are the same guys that have Lelie going to 8 teams, they've traded Duckett to the Steelers, they've traded every RB in the league to Denver. It's off-season non-sense.

 

[H.K.]

I've seen the same articles and they mean nothing. Nowhere does it have a team source quoted let alone Childress in any of the above articles. Most of these are opinion pieces written by reporters. These are the same guys that have Lelie going to 8 teams, they've traded Duckett to the Steelers, they've traded every RB in the league to Denver. It's off-season non-sense.

All I know is, where there is smoke there is fire. Usually teams promote their recent acquisitions through the media to create buzz for the coming season. It helps drive ticket sales and overall interest if the public feels the team is moving in the right direction. If multiple sources close to a team report the same information, there is something to it. Ricky Williams suspension rumors were leaked well before it was announced, so the rumor mill often has plenty of merit.

 

[Banger]

I've seen the same articles and they mean nothing. Nowhere does it have a team source quoted let alone Childress in any of the above articles. Most of these are opinion pieces written by reporters. These are the same guys that have Lelie going to 8 teams, they've traded Duckett to the Steelers, they've traded every RB in the league to Denver. It's off-season non-sense.

All I know is, where there is smoke there is fire. Usually teams promote their recent acquisitions through the media to create buzz for the coming season. It helps drive ticket sales and overall interest if the public feels the team is moving in the right direction. If multiple sources close to a team report the same information, there is something to it. Ricky Williams suspension rumors were leaked well before it was announced, so the rumor mill often has plenty of merit.

We can agree to disagree. I just don't see where one story with unnamed sources stating that "the team is upset with CT's conditioning" which is then regurgitated by CBS Sportsline, KFFL and every other internet source all putting their own spin on it is a big deal. If there were quotes by Childress stating "CT is putting himself in a bad spot and he's not a lock for the job, etc." I'd put A LOT more weight to it. Even if that were the case, this is a Chris Brown thread and the possibility of Brown being traded to Minn. not whether or not CTaylor has the #1 job locked down. There is no nothing I've heard/read or that you posted that has suggested that Minn is looking for a RB. The quote you posted was from his agent stating that he wants to try and get his client traded. They have not got permission from the team to seek a trade at this point and the writer goes on to write that a dark horse could possibly be Minn (this is all the writers opinion). From that you go on to say that he's a lock to be the Minn starter. To me that's a stretch beyond all stretch's. As I said earlier, this is the NFL not fantasy football.

 

[moleculo]

I've seen the same articles and they mean nothing. Nowhere does it have a team source quoted let alone Childress in any of the above articles. Most of these are opinion pieces written by reporters. These are the same guys that have Lelie going to 8 teams, they've traded Duckett to the Steelers, they've traded every RB in the league to Denver. It's off-season non-sense.

All I know is, where there is smoke there is fire. Usually teams promote their recent acquisitions through the media to create buzz for the coming season. It helps drive ticket sales and overall interest if the public feels the team is moving in the right direction. If multiple sources close to a team report the same information, there is something to it. Ricky Williams suspension rumors were leaked well before it was announced, so the rumor mill often has plenty of merit.

and the rumor is what... Taylor isn't impressing so far? isn't it a bit of a stretch to say that Minn is actively pursuing trades for another RB? I read these rumors that RBBC is likely, especially with Taylors contract on the books, that's it.It is very possible that they make a trade, but certainly not a "done deal".

 

[Da Guru]

Brown is too brittle and his "upright" running style is condusive to injuries.

 

[LHUCKS]

 

[todd2006]

Brown is too brittle and his "upright" running style is condusive to injuries.

And Emmitt Smith is too small to be a starting Running Back...And Jerome Bettis won't get any touches because he's old and overweight...

And Denver won't be able to sustain a solid running game with Mike Anderson as the starter...

Just other oft-repeated quotes from years past... That's all I think about when I hear that Chris Brown is "too brittle" and that his "upright running style" is condusive to injuries... Other RBs in NFL history have done very well with this "running style" although I will concede that CB has had some injury problems as of late. I don't know how much credit I'd give to it being his running style or instead a few unfortunate hits. All it takes is one, regardless of running style.

 

[Z-Dog]

Brown is too brittle and his "upright" running style is condusive to injuries.

 

[ltaylor]

This is a very interesting development. I think a lot of the key notes have been mentioned already.

Brown is a FA at the end of the season. Ten just drafted a RB in basically the 1st round of the draft. A RB that has a history with the OC. Brown obviously knows something we dont know. My guess (from an agent perspective trying to negotiate a new contract) is that the Titans were asked what Browns role would be in the offense. They were probably told that the Titans were very excited about the full stable of RBs (Brown, Henry, White, and Jarrett) and were going to exploit the talents of each of them, i.e. Brown would not be getting the lions share of the carries. This is most likely why Brown requested a trade.

Talent aside, Travis Henry cannot be a starting RB in the NFL. Meaning, they would need a full time replacement ready for if he hits another suspension (1 year). I dont think Ten wants to go into the season with Henry and a rookie with Jarret as a backup. It simply doesnt make sense.

My take is that Ten will not trade Brown and use him this season as the starting RB. No team wants a rookie to start due simply to blocking for the QB and picking up the system. That said, I would expect Brown to get 10-15 carries a game and should drop down a lot of folks drafts. This opinion here is coming from someone pimping Brown a bunch going into this season.

If Ten did want to trade Brown, an obvious choice would be Phi, Denver, Hou, Pit, or maybe even Buffalo (haha). I think Browns problem is that he hasnt shown anyone he can stay healthy. If he does that this season and keeps his mouth shut, he should see some decent money next season even if it isnt full time money.

If the people I know in Titan land are correct the "problem" is the the Titans are offering 3years $10 million dollars to Chris Brown. In today's NFL that is high end back-up/ low-end starter money. I am also betting that a contract like that could be gotten out of pretty easily. IMO, the Titans will not allow Brown to leave by trade for many of the reasons discussed in this thread.

For those of you who want the inside scoop from Tennessee, Cool Nerd is hearing the same things that I have heard from a few of my sources as well. Apparently, the titans offered him a 3 year/10 millon dollar deal and he was offended by the offer. What pissed him off is not the value of the contract, but the lack of guarenteed money and how easily the Titans could cut him high and dry after year 1 or year 2. He also is now working with new agents so what they want is a new deal so that they get paid. Most titans homers think that right now they could possibly get a 3rd for him, but believe that at that price the titans will more than likely elect to have him play out his deal. Now if someone gets hurt in another camp, and someone offers a 2nd then I think Reese would be an idiot to not take it. I am hearing that the titans are not interested in trading player for player. THey only want a pick, so this Lelie talk is moot. Why would we want a 6th #2 WR anyways??

 

[joffer]

Most titans homers think that right now they could possibly get a 3rd for him,

but believe that at that price will more than liekly elect to have him play out his deal. Now if someone gets hurt in another camp, and someone offers a 2nd then I think Reese would be an idiot to not take it.

 

[ltaylor]

Joffer, why not???

He was drafted in the 3rd.....He has proven that with a decent o-line he can be a very productive runner. Granted I don't think he is great, and if am a GM i would give more than a 4th, but I have seem much lesser players garner higher picks.

think feeley in Miami.......

THe fact is that C. Brown in Denver's cut back syatem would be incredible. He would certainly be better than both Tatum and Dayne IMO. I am sure they are just praying we take Lelie off their hands at this point, but Reese is not interested.

 

[todd2006]

THe fact is that C. Brown in Denver's cut back syatem would be incredible. He would certainly be better than both Tatum and Dayne IMO. I am sure they are just praying we take Lelie off their hands at this point, but Reese is not interested.

I think most RBs would do well in the Denver system... but yes, I agree that C. Brown would perform above and beyond given his style of running and the Broncos trap.Still, if Reese is looking for a 1st day pick, he's not going to get it from the broncos... and he's not going to get it from Houston... Honestly, I don't think he's going to get it from anyone.

Just think how the Titans treated McNair on his way out...

 

[Jason Wood]

I wouldn't want Brown for starter money, but I wouldn't mind him being the third piece to the Eagles RB puzzle.

 

[joffer]

Joffer, why not???He was drafted in the 3rd.....He has proven that with a decent o-line he can be a very productive runner. Granted I don't think he is great, and if am a GM i would give more than a 4th, but I have seem much lesser players garner higher picks.think feeley in Miami.......

i suppose if there's a rash of injuries in camp some team might get desperate, but i don't see much of a seller's market for RBs right now, especially injury prone ones. i do think he has some talent and is a good receiver.

 

[RavenFan]

Joffer, why not???

He was drafted in the 3rd.....He has proven that with a decent o-line he can be a very productive runner.  Granted I don't think he is great, and if am a GM i would give more than a 4th, but I have seem much lesser players garner higher picks.

think feeley in Miami.......

i suppose if there's a rash of injuries in camp some team might get desperate, but i don't see much of a seller's market for RBs right now, especially injury prone ones. i do think he has some talent and is a good receiver.

Check out Brown's numbers. Except for last year (which wasn't really that bad), he's performed very well. I think he has great instincts and visions as a runner. If he could put the injury tag behind him, he'd be one of the more talented RBs in the league. I read somewhere that many in the league think he has lots of upside.