What trade value does Ricky Willams have? - New England Patriots Forums

shatch62 · 12-25-2005, 10:54 AM

They say that the Dolphins don't want to trade Ricky but they have a lot of holes to file and could use some draft picks. Ricky has been very good over the last 2 months and looks to be getting stronger. While I don't think the Pats would trade for him there are a few teams that could use a quality back. Granted, you need to question his desire and hope he is off the pot but he is a workhorse who is young (28) and "fresh" as he has not taken a beating the last two years.

Teams that need RB help
Arizona has been brutal running the ball.
Green Bay will lose Green, Davenport and Gado is injured.
NE - Not balming it all of Dillon but he as looked "old" this year.
Minnesota need to get one back and not this 3 headed monster crap.
Carolina - Loves Power FB but Davis looks done and Foster is a free agent.

What would Carolina need to trade to get Ricky?

patsfaninpa · 12-25-2005, 02:35 PM

You could probably get a bowl, roach clip and couple of dubies for
him. Other than that. Not a big market for one so fond of smoking
the wacky weed. He's a positive piss test from facing a one year
band. Who on earth would risk something for him? I'd hate to even
make a conditional trade because let's say you give Miami a nr 2 if
he's at 1000yds or #1 if over for 1200. He might be a no-show the
next year and what did you get for your high pick?

shirtsleeve · 12-25-2005, 09:17 PM

[QUOTE=patsfaninpa]You could probably get a bowl, roach clip and couple of dubies for
him.QUOTE]

I'll up that to a big bud of Hawa

iian

tombonneau · 12-25-2005, 09:48 PM

I think at best Ricky would net a 3rd. He's a name and will sell tickets. Someone will give a day 1 pick up for him. He could easily be the Corey Dillon of 06 and end up being a steal.

Alk · 12-25-2005, 11:02 PM

I would give up a 3rd. for him without even flinching.

tombonneau · 12-25-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by huskeralk

I would give up a 3rd. for him without even flinching.

Agreed. But when you consider Alexander & Edge were being dangled for 2nd-3rds last year and they couldn't get a nibble, a 3rd is the best MIA can do (granted Ricky doesn't=their salary, but is more risky).

I think some team will give up a 3rd for him and end up getting a guy who will rush for 1200-1500 yds a season for the next 3-4 years. Solid deal if you can get him at a decent salary.

ilduce06410 · 12-26-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by huskeralk

I would give up a 3rd. for him without even flinching.

man-o-man am i hot for this to happen.
you know BB and saban will work out a win-win deal, so we don't have to worry about overpaying.
it's time for another 29-year-old RB to appear in next year's backfield.
somebody who's superfluous on his current team but has a year, maybe 25 games left. somebody who really, really wants a ring bad enough to restructure his contact like antowain and corey did.. you know ricky can be hell on wheels behing a good OL.
also on the list of nominees...jamal lewis!

KDPpatsfan · 12-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Yes Jamal Lewis does intrigue me...

RayClay · 12-26-2005, 12:49 PM

Too bad they can't trade him to the Dolphins.

They spend top picks like they're pesos.

***T-ShirtDynasty*** · 12-26-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ilduce06410

man-o-man am i hot for this to happen.
you know BB and saban will work out a win-win deal, so we don't have to worry about overpaying.
it's time for another 29-year-old RB to appear in next year's backfield.
somebody who's superfluous on his current team but has a year, maybe 25 games left. somebody who really, really wants a ring bad enough to restructure his contact like antowain and corey did..

I'm just not sure that Ricky falls into this catagory.