Cards to let former No. 2 pick Davis test free agency - New England Patriots Forums

broadwayjoe · 02-16-2007, 10:04 AM

http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=1551

It will be interesting to see who pursues Leonard Davis I don't believe the Pats will be in that group what are your thoughts?

zippo59 · 02-16-2007, 10:06 AM

Most don't feel he is a LT.

SeanBruschi54 · 02-16-2007, 10:08 AM

Regarded as lazy in workouts, never tries his hardest, not really a true LT, bad attitude/ego.

Need i go on?

If the Cardinals dont want him thats a good sign that he shouldnt be in the NFL.

Boston Jay · 02-16-2007, 10:10 AM

Better as a guard. We won't take him.

spacecrime · 02-16-2007, 10:40 AM

Note he is not being franchised and traded, but allowed to pursue free agency. It is the right thing to do.

Tempe, AZ - With the start of the 2007 free-agency period on the horizon, the Arizona Cardinals have informed veteran offensive tackle Leonard Davis that the team does not intend to place a franchise or transition tag on him and the six-year lineman will be unrestricted when free agency begins on March 2.

“In fairness to Leonard, we wanted to let him know what our position is so he can move forward and make plans,” offered Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves.

***mgteich*** · 02-16-2007, 12:21 PM

I agree. However, I believe that most on this board would have franchised him, restricted where he could play, and get what they can for him; in his case probably a 4th, and then cut him if they couldn't get anything.

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Originally Posted by spacecrime

Note he is not being franchised and traded, but allowed to pursue free agency. It is the right thing to do.

Tempe, AZ - With the start of the 2007 free-agency period on the horizon, the Arizona Cardinals have informed veteran offensive tackle Leonard Davis that the team does not intend to place a franchise or transition tag on him and the six-year lineman will be unrestricted when free agency begins on March 2.

“In fairness to Leonard, we wanted to let him know what our position is so he can move forward and make plans,” offered Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves.

Digger44 · 02-16-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

I agree. However, I believe that most on this board would have franchised him, restricted where he could play, and get what they can for him; in his case probably a 4th, and then cut him if they couldn't get anything.

Great way to exalt such a winning franchise like the AZ Cardinals. Your remarks are simply ridiculous.

patsox23 · 02-16-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

I agree. However, I believe that most on this board would have franchised him, restricted where he could play, and get what they can for him; in his case probably a 4th, and then cut him if they couldn't get anything.

I'm getting a sense from you and spacecrime that you feel the Patriots FO is "wrong" not to do this with our impending FA's. Why? It's the way things are set up. Dem's da rules. Why shouldn't they do EVERYTHING they can - and why shouldn't we WANT them to - to make the Patriots as competitive as possible, especially given it's within the structure of the NFL?

salty · 02-16-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spacecrime

Note he is not being franchised and traded, but allowed to pursue free agency. It is the right thing to do.

Obviously you are referencing the Asante Samuel situation here. Only, the analogy is completely flawed, as they are not near the same caliber of player. Arizona would be absolutely stupid to pay Davis as if he were a top tackle, whereas Asante Samuel's relative worth is much closer to that range.

MrBigglesWorth · 02-16-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

I agree. However, I believe that most on this board would have franchised him, restricted where he could play, and get what they can for him; in his case probably a 4th, and then cut him if they couldn't get anything.

Sure but then you risk him signing the tender. It's business, you don't let known good commodities leave your company if you can prevent it. Does Coca-Cola give away it's secret formula?