Sign the Beast III: Peanut Tillman - Smart, Cheap, Veteran who is worth a look

I'd be stunned if Bill DOESNT bring him in for a look. Even at 34, I think he still brings depth and leadership to the position. He is a high character guy, and if he has anything left in the tank it makes too much sense not to Sign him to a one year deal at the vet min.

Sounds like his main concern is playing for a ring. I've always liked this guy. NFL man of the year winner, and great at forcing turnovers.

Can you please work in a "could be had for peanuts" joke somewhere you in your post?

And I couldn't agree more. Teaching some of the younger guys his techniques of stripping balls out would be worth the roster spot all by itself.

Danger Zone said:

Can you please work in a "could be had for peanuts" joke somewhere you in your post?

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How did I miss that one. Jeez, "swing and a pop-up". Fml

Call me nuts, but I think bringing in Tillman to teach and hazel the rookies wouldn't be a bad idea. Even if he doesn't play much and just rides the pine. His agent would probably just ask Mr Kraft "how much cashew have left under the cap?" Oh god that was terrible . Please don't dislike this post as I do not feel like hearing it from the peanut gallery. Ok I'm done now may God have mercy on my soul.

I love Tillman's play and all, but honestly, if Revis is resigned, cornerback may be the position with the most depth on the entire team.

Doubt Bill will bring in a 33-year-old corner coming off an injury in when he's got Arrington, Dennard, Ryan and Butler in the foreground.

If there's one position though that seriously could use an upgrade, it's Strong Safety. I thought Chung did a solid job back there this year, but imagine a big Kam Chancellor-type to go along with Revis, Browner and McCourty? Ugh, that would be insane.

He would not make it out of camp. And a spot on the 53 is too valuable to give it up just "to keep him around".

Assuming Revis is resigned, who are you going to cut to make room for Peanut Tillman?

Malcolm Butler has made some decent plays and is probably headed to being the first backup to Revis/Browner. The Pats are loaded at CB.

I think Dennard is probably the odd man out and Belichick will bring in some young CBs for camp and stashing on the practice squad.

Bledsoehasaring said:

Call me nuts, but I think bringing in Tillman to teach and hazel the rookies wouldn't be a bad idea. Even if he doesn't play much and just rides the pine. His agent would probably just ask Mr Kraft "how much cashew have left under the cap?" Oh god that was terrible . Please don't dislike this post as I do not feel like hearing it from the peanut gallery. Ok I'm done now may God have mercy on my soul.

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Legume it go, already!

Bledsoehasaring said:

His agent would probably just ask Mr Kraft "how much cashew have left under the cap?"

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His agent would probably just ask Mr. Kraft "how much cashew have left in the Till man?"

Todd Bradley said:

If there's one position though that seriously could use an upgrade, it's Strong Safety. I thought Chung did a solid job back there this year, but imagine a big Kam Chancellor-type to go along with Revis, Browner and McCourty? Ugh, that would be insane.

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Or you could have said imagine a secondary like Seattle's...

Cannot see bringing in a 34 year old QB to teach the young'uns how to "strip the ball".. tying up a valued roster spot to coach???

To be clear on my position, I'm basing this on Tillman still being able to play. If he doesn't have anything left, id assume Bill would pass on him all together.

I would like to see him as a 4th option if we can get him cheap. I am done with Arrington after his super bowl performance.

TommyBrady12 said:

I would like to see him as a 4th option if we can get him cheap. I am done with Arrington after his super bowl performance.

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We play the colts next year. Ty is still somewhere in arrington's back pocket.

Ideal Situation:
-Revis
-Browner
-Ryan
-Arrington
-Butler

If Revis goes then Ryan or Butler get a shot and the #1 spot.

As others have said, If Tillman has anything left, he'd be worth a look-see but he might be closer to Shawn Springs at this point.

TommyBrady12 said:

I would like to see him as a 4th option if we can get him cheap. I am done with Arrington after his super bowl performance.

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So you are done with Arrington because the defensive coaches ****ed up and put him in a position to fail? Would you also be done with Brady if McDaniels for a half decided to play a QB run-option offense? Because that's pretty much the same thing.

What about signing Tillman and moving Browner to SS?

Revis, Tillman, with Browner and McCourty would be one helluva secondary.

I agree signing Tillman (for peanuts) would be a coup. By all accounts, great team guy, true Pro. A guy coming to the end of his career who might be looking at a shot at a ring, in lieu of more money.

Danger Zone said:

Can you please work in a "could be had for peanuts" joke somewhere you in your post?

And I couldn't agree more. Teaching some of the younger guys his techniques of stripping balls out would be worth the roster spot all by itself.

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While we are teaching younger guys, we should have Revis teach the younger players everything he knows how to do, such as creating an island, finger wagging, etc.

Tillman is probably the most underrated player over the last decade or so and I would be intrigued if he signed here but I am not holding my breath that he has anything left in the tank.

I've loved his play the guy causes more fumbles than any DB I can remember so I would welcome a TC flyer a la Adrian Wilson but don't expect better results but worth a shot.

Presuming Revis is kept around, don't see any room for Tillman in the secondary. But, can he add weight and rush the passer?

FreeTedWilliams said:

What about signing Tillman and moving Browner to SS?

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It's going to be a really long offseason if we have to have the same Browner to safety talks that we did last year, only to watch him play corner the entire season. Not to mention, strong safety is the last position on defense where I'd want to be paying two guys like starters.