TriplecHamp
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.But I'm uncertain if there's even any truth to this or is this nothing more than speculative talk by the national media.
Welker for the 59th overall pick and Atlanta's 6th. How would you feel?
But let's assume Bill takes Julio Jones at #17 (or slight trade up). Does that make it any better?
Are you saying some team was actively pursuing Watson two years ago? How do you know this?
But let's assume Bill takes Julio Jones at #17 (or slight trade up). Does that make it any better?
We do know that Price was the fastest guy at the 2010 combine and has decent size. It's pretty obvious that that BB has him in line to replace Moss. Unfortunately, we had to trade Randy this year. We certainly could have used him last weeek.
Also, don't forget that BB almost traded Butler for Pierre Thomas. Thomas unfortunately was injured. He would have been VERY,VERY handy last week.
Therefore, if this trade does happen, it's either a stockpile move and BB feels comfortable with Price/Tate and the other guys do the "slot" thing or he is planning something block buster.
Anyone look at the Cardinals sites? It would be interesting to see what Fitz would be. We are the only team that has what AZ needs, many picks and players. Also, who would be the big time receiver except VJax that could be had?
As I posted in another thread, I'm certain that BB/the Pats did NOT initiate the "talks" to trade Butler for Thomas - Payton did. IOW, the Pats weren't "reaching out" to acquire Thomas.
I also don't think Thomas would help the Pats ground game nearly as much as most folks seem to think. Even when healthy he's NOT "a beast" or even an every down back in the Pats system, and he wouldn't immediately become the feature back over BGE, IMHO. Thomas may provide some variety since his receiving skills are superior to BGE's, but he still requires extra blocking from a FB or TE to get to the LB level most of the time. In that regard, I don't think he'd have helped enough against the scheme the Jets were running.
Maine
It's the offseason, and these are concepts not specifics. Would BB ever seriouslt negiotate a trade if the acquired player did not satisy a perceived need?
Maybe they did inquire about other guys. We don't know. What we do know is in season traded are limite to players WHO ARE AVAILABLE for trade.
The point is:
BB recognized the need for another guy at RB. Likewise, with Price he realizes the need for a guy who will streatch the field. Unfortunately, Ryan figured that out also and last Sunday happened.
Where people are getting lost is that the reality is static. It's not. A rebuilding team will have weaknesses, it's inevitabl;e because they wouldn't be rebuilding.
Welker for the 59th overall pick and Atlanta's 6th. How would you feel?
Maine
It's the offseason, and these are concepts not specifics. Would BB ever seriouslt negiotate a trade if the acquired player did not satisy a perceived need?
Maybe they did inquire about other guys. We don't know. What we do know is in season traded are limite to players WHO ARE AVAILABLE for trade.
The point is:
BB recognized the need for another guy at RB. Likewise, with Price he realizes the need for a guy who will streatch the field. Unfortunately, Ryan figured that out also and last Sunday happened.
Where people are getting lost is that the reality is static. It's not. A rebuilding team will have weaknesses, it's inevitabl;e because they wouldn't be rebuilding.
14-2 isn't "rebuilding" it is contending, and getting rid of the best players on that team is beyond idiotic.
Ofcourse, we are rebuilding. We are also contending. 6 draft choices in April tell us that. If we trade away a significant amount then "rebuilding" of personnel is complete.
We will see in April.
An inherent part of rebuilding is getting experience. However, BB might also feel the need for some changes. I wouldn't be shocked if we make no changes or if we have changes.
However, if you go get quality you have to surrender quality.