09-18-2009, 04:41 PM
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2nd Team Getting Their First Start
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,637
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Re: OT: Mr. Classy already out for this weeks game
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Originally Posted by jmt57
Some people around the league as well as locally get on Bill Belichick for being 'heartless', having no 'loyalty' to his players, etc. This is an example of what could happen when you keep fan favorites regardless of the consequences. A year ago Michael Turner walked as a free agent and he went on to run for 1699 yards and 17 touchdowns - both numbers being the second highest by a RB in the NFL in 2008. Tomlinson by comparison ran for 1110 yards and 11 TD. Think some San Diego fans are wishing the team had found a way to keep Turner today?
It's also something to keep in mind when assessing the Richard Seymour trade. Better to trade a player a year early than a year late may sound cold and heartless, but it's a true statement.
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Completely agree... I root for the team - not fall in love with the players. If a Brady trade would garantee a SB (obv it wouldn't, but play along), I'd trade him in a heartbeat. Anything for the win. Stomping on grandma's face - not a problem. Win. Trade the older stars to accomplish if need be.
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