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We've had good RB's before and haven't been to a Super Bowl since the 70's.Trade some depth at RB NOW for the PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS (New Millenium edition)As a Viking fan, O-Gun would be a nice addition, but I really hate giving up any of our RBs. Its great to have the depth that Bennett, O, and Moe give. Hate to say it, but between Bennett and O, I think I'd give up Bennett. O seems like the better all around RB while Bennett is a speed home run hitter like Robert Smith. Maybe we can trade Larry Ned for O-Gun.
Or we could just keep all our RB's and solve our D-Line problems by finally signing Brock Lesnar.We've had good RB's before and haven't been to a Super Bowl since the 70's.Trade some depth at RB NOW for the PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS (New Millenium edition)As a Viking fan, O-Gun would be a nice addition, but I really hate giving up any of our RBs. Its great to have the depth that Bennett, O, and Moe give. Hate to say it, but between Bennett and O, I think I'd give up Bennett. O seems like the better all around RB while Bennett is a speed home run hitter like Robert Smith. Maybe we can trade Larry Ned for O-Gun.
Okeafor had 9 sacks last year. He's not that bad. Plus, they gave Antonio Cochran a 4yr/$10M contract last year with a $3M signing bonus.Combine the salaries of Okeafor, Cochran, and Brandon Mitchell and you get about $3.5 Million.main point is that I don't think they'd want to spend as much as Ogunleye would cost right after giving Wistrom that ridiculous contract. They use Chad Brown as a DE on passing downs frequently, so they should be able to get by with what they have. With Alexander scheduled for free agency in 2005, it makes more sense to keep their young backup RB and to keep some financial flexibility.
That's the reason why I'm not in the NFL today.He has chosen maryjane over football. That's the bottom line.
That's easy to say Aaron, as there are more than 30 teams in the NFL. However, I'd bet that you would have said the same thing about Jake Delhomme/Rodney Peete last year too or were you high on those guys in preseason?If it's one thing I've learned in life, the older I get, the more I realize I don't know as much as I thought.Dallas was 10-6, they've made some improvements on the team. If you'd bet your life that they wouldn't make the S. B., so be it. But I value my life a lot more than that.
Hey Gator,I read that you applaud those that march to the beat of a different drum. I guess I do too. However, don't you have to have certain ethics in general.I mean, Ricky Williams has basically left his teammates out to dry. You can say everyone can do what they want in life. But what about when later in life he has to look those guys in the face. There are some football players on that team who are trying to accomplish something, and he basically let these guys hang out to dry.This is a business blah, blah, there are people on these teams. If he would have retired after last season, said I've had enough. No problem. Good luck in life.Miami could have drafted differently. Even a couple weeks ago they could have brought in freaken Eddie George or Antwan Smith. NO, this guy waits till the end of July and bails. I'm not saying you applaud this behavior, because I certainly don't. This isn't marching to the beat of a different drum, this is quitting on your teammates. Let's at least call it what it is!Quitter
Absolutely.A retired Ricky has more upside than your 8th WR who you will never put into your lineup.
A few of us are already flinging some smack your way on the league message board.Im just lucky I only had Ricky in one of my Dynasty Leagues. I will have to rely on LT2 and Edge to pick up the slack. Damn Ricky!! :Finger:
Could you imagine Moss and Boston on the same team?!? What if they both decided to "take some time off" at the same time?!? :rotflmao:David Boston for Onterrio Smith seems much more interesting.Chris Chambers for Justin Fargas!
Makes perfect sense...
Great post, and this matches my initial thoughts on this 100%.I'm sure other people have already pointed out the parallel to Barry Sanders earlier in the thread.I read that you applaud those that march to the beat of a different drum. I guess I do too. However, don't you have to have certain ethics in general.I mean, Ricky Williams has basically left his teammates out to dry. You can say everyone can do what they want in life. But what about when later in life he has to look those guys in the face. There are some football players on that team who are trying to accomplish something, and he basically let these guys hang out to dry.This is a business blah, blah, there are people on these teams. If he would have retired after last season, said I've had enough. No problem. Good luck in life.Miami could have drafted differently. Even a couple weeks ago they could have brought in freaken Eddie George or Antwan Smith. NO, this guy waits till the end of July and bails. I'm not saying you applaud this behavior, because I certainly don't. This isn't marching to the beat of a different drum, this is quitting on your teammates. Let's at least call it what it is!Quitter
Minnesota doesn't really need another WR-Denver sure does.........David Boston for Onterrio Smith seems much more interesting.Chris Chambers for Justin Fargas!
Makes perfect sense...
If that happens, Thomas Jones' value takes a nice big bump up. Nobody else on that roster would be a serious threat to take meaningful carries away from him.
This could happen. I'm not confident that Indy can keep both Edge and Harrison.
As a Favre and Ahman Green owner, and Lions fan, I really hope MN doesn't get O-gun.But it makes a lot of sense for them to trade either Bennet or SOD for him. The other, Moe and Moore are plenty of depth and MN needs to improve their D.Imagine the line - Udeze, Hovan, K Williams and O-gun
On a side note without starting another thread....Where and when will RW get drafted this year in partial keeper leagues. (Keep 2 or three. You know someone will take him.)
For the most part I would agree, but the combination of Henry and McGahee (if he's healthy) could prove to be a difficult one for most defenses - including New England's.
That's definitely worked out well for the Saints, even though they've been in the same boat as the Dolphins in terms of team success.Trading away Ricky Williams allowed Deuce McAllister to become a feature back and brought in two cornerstone defensive linemen (if Sullivan turns into the player that he should be).Miami remains pretty much where they were before the trade. One thing lost in all of the Ogunleye talk is the fact that they (Dolphins) don't have anyone to replace him. He's just as valuable (or more valuable) to the Dolphins as he is to every other team looking for a defensive end.
Are you kidding me. The guy can do what he wants period. It's not like he is going to be getting paid next year. This is a job. I guess neither of you two have quit your job before and been able to look at your former coworkers in the face.Great post, and this matches my initial thoughts on this 100%.I'm sure other people have already pointed out the parallel to Barry Sanders earlier in the thread.I read that you applaud those that march to the beat of a different drum. I guess I do too. However, don't you have to have certain ethics in general.I mean, Ricky Williams has basically left his teammates out to dry. You can say everyone can do what they want in life. But what about when later in life he has to look those guys in the face. There are some football players on that team who are trying to accomplish something, and he basically let these guys hang out to dry.This is a business blah, blah, there are people on these teams. If he would have retired after last season, said I've had enough. No problem. Good luck in life.Miami could have drafted differently. Even a couple weeks ago they could have brought in freaken Eddie George or Antwan Smith. NO, this guy waits till the end of July and bails. I'm not saying you applaud this behavior, because I certainly don't. This isn't marching to the beat of a different drum, this is quitting on your teammates. Let's at least call it what it is!Quitter
