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[quote=theJBexperience;671762]vet minimum for Parker[/quote]

[quote=tryfuhl;671764]what?[/quote]

Uh oh folks, it's the drunk cousin of "trade down no matter what." The dreaded Vet Min suggestion. Such a skillful negotiating tactic, how ever will Willie Parker counter? Oh and Willie Parker is giving them the finger! Man, BA didn't see that coming. Looks like a new door is in order. Come to think of it what was BA thinking? Offering a low ball contract to a productive 29 year old running back before training camp. Either way folks this negotiation is over.

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[quote=SmootSmack;671741]By the way, the running back who I mentioned the other day will be cut soon but I couldn't figure out who it is...it looks like it's going to be Laurence Maroney. A guy I've mentioned in the past. Not sure, but I know the Pats are shopping him. They'll probably find a taker but if they don't find one by draft day, he's likely gone.[/quote]

I want Maroney! I really believe Shanahan could get the best out of him.

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[quote=celts32;671802]I want Maroney! I really believe Shanahan could get the best out of him.[/quote]

Oh yeah if ne cuts him why not bring him in he's young 25, but don't give a draft pick for him.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;671621]Why all the hate for Moss? The guy still has class speed. And Bryant is big and can make tough catches in traffic and over the middle while Moss stretches the field.

A good veteran combo to bring up the young ones too.[/quote]

No hate...I think he's still a decent player...I just dont think he has any trade value.

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nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up

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Yeah if Pats cant find a trade partner and end up releasing him then we would be stupid not to pick him up. Only 25 n easily would become the best option at RB in a weak free agent class

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;671777]Derek Anderson sucks. I mean, seriously, he has no touch or accuracy on his short passes(Browns game against us in 2008) and just chucks it up there for grabs when he's pressured(basing this on a preseason game interception).[/quote]

Hmmm. Sounds like some other QB that I have seen play....

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[quote=theJBexperience;671809]nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up[/quote]

Yeah, don't' think I didn't see that wink

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Once again people need to calm down.

Parker may come back here.

Dansby - hit the lottery
Clifton - never wanted to be here and was paid very well for his skill set
Foote - Coming off a bad season in Detroit, wants the same or more than Fujita

Edit: I was surprised that we didn't sign Pashos given his relatively modest contract.

Does anyone think that Larry Johnson would be worth a look? Judging by his play in Cincy, I think he still has something left.

He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.

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[quote=Pocket$ $traight;671815]
He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.[/quote]

Man, how the mighty have fallen.

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[quote=Pocket$ $traight;671815]Once again people need to calm down.

Parker may come back here.

Dansby - hit the lottery
Clifton - never wanted to be here and was paid very well for his skill set
Foote - Coming off a bad season in Detroit, wants the same or more than Fujita

Edit: I was surprised that we didn't sign Pashos given his relatively modest contract.

Does anyone think that Larry Johnson would be worth a look? Judging by his play in Cincy, I think he still has something left.

He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.[/quote]

The irony of the FA RB situation is the one guy who could still produce serious numbers, LJ, is also the biggest dbag of them all. Actually the other big names like LT and Westbrook are class guys. Johnson just isn't right in the head.

...maybe Shanny/Allen could straighten him out so I'll leave it up to them.

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KC was a favorite to land Maroney, but with them getting TJ that looks less likely. I think the Pats will hold onto Maroney for as along as possible, meaning I don't see him available before draft day.

I'd consider taking a look at Larry Johnson

Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows

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Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows[/QUOTE]

Singing with us or another team?

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Simms would be a decent depth pick up.

Smoot any rumblings out of Ashburn on Lilja?

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I am so interested and intrigued to see our starting line up in Sept. I just want to get through the FA period, which for us will be around July 28th or so.

How is Allen with signing rookies to thier deals? Does he usually have hold outs?

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Haven't heard of any interest at all on Lilja

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;671844]Simms would be a decent depth pick up.

Smoot any rumblings out of Ashburn on Lilja?[/quote]

Simms is horrible!! I have seen him play with the Raiders and 49ers and commits stupid holding penalty after penalty. If we sign him you will be hating him really quick.

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Some interesting comments from Derek Anderson

[url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/03/former_cleveland_browns_quarte.html]Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson blasts Browns fans | cleveland.com[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;671865]Some interesting comments from Derek Anderson

[URL="http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/03/former_cleveland_browns_quarte.html"]Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson blasts Browns fans | cleveland.com[/URL][/quote]He's right.

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[quote=GTripp0012;671867]He's right.[/quote]

Actually the fans from Cleveland say he's wrong and to me they make a pretty good case:

[quote]I'm so sick of hearing that Browns fans cheered when players got hurt. Total BS. Was in the dog pound for injuries to Couch, Frye, and Anderson and it's just not true. Browns fans either cheered for the player that got hurt (as is customary once you know he is not parlyzed or whatever) or they were cheering for the backup as he warms up and comes on the field. Maybe a few idiots morbidly cheered for the injury but not enough to justify the slander of the rest of us.

It's putrid spite or just plain ignorance if you believe this crock of BS. It made me sick to hear Mary Kay on Sirius radio stating this as fact when she has no clue.

DA - classless move. Get out, candya$$.[/quote]

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It seems very disingenuous to cite that crowd-wide applause while a man is writhing around in pain on the ground is actually applause for the fact that he can writhe.

Yes, ultimately, the source of the joy was that a QB change was coming, but that's exactly why Derek Anderson is correct.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;671860]Simms is horrible!! I have seen him play with the Raiders and 49ers and commits stupid holding penalty after penalty. If we sign him you will be hating him really quick.[/quote]

Alright I trust ya on that. Don't know much about him although I know his name. LOL So I thought he might be alright. Depth was the key word though not starter

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[quote=GTripp0012;671882]It seems very disingenuous to cite that crowd-wide applause while a man is writhing around in pain on the ground is actually applause for the fact that he can writhe.

Yes, ultimately, the source of the joy was that a QB change was coming, but that's exactly why Derek Anderson is correct.[/quote]
smoot thinks that you're hammered :p

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Derek Anderson should be more worried about that huge pay day he got, and going a putrid 3- 17 in an NFL game. its definitely not right to boo someone who is hurt. but he needs to get over him-self. i would be surprised if he landed another gig.

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[quote=tryfuhl;671892]smoot thinks that you're hammered :p[/quote]

LOL. If Tripp didn't write that way I would think he's hammered

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[quote=GTripp0012;671882]It seems very disingenuous to cite that crowd-wide applause while a man is writhing around in pain on the ground is actually applause for the fact that he can writhe.

Yes, ultimately, the source of the joy was that a QB change was coming, but that's exactly why Derek Anderson is correct.[/quote]

You are correct. You can't separate the cheering that DA was hurt from the cheering that DA was coming out because he is hurt. Pretty sad there, Cleveland fans, especially since you were actually cheering for Quinn to come in!

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DA apologizes

[url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/03/derek_anderson_apologizes_for.html]Derek Anderson apologizes for blasting Cleveland Browns fans | cleveland.com[/url]

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Nobody deserves to get cheered for getting hurt, but regardless, DA sucks big time.

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DA would be good in San Diego as a backup..

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Cardinals are bringing in Whitehurst for a visit. I'd be surprised if he ends up there though

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[quote=theJBexperience;671809]nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up[/quote]

Yeah, I didn't know that was ever funny. :doh:

:biggthump

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id give anderson a look. he did put up 29 tds one year. hes only 26 years old. the browns have had the same crappy rotating door of coaches and schemes that we have had, so i dont think its a stretch to think he might be better off in a competent organization.

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i don't see anderson as being any better of a fit here than campbell. i suppose we could sign him and then hope to trade jason for a late round pick, but i'd rather just stick with Campbell. He's got two years in a west coast system so he should have a fundamental understanding about how the system works. at this point, i think we're best off just keeping campbell this year and seeing how he plays (whether we draft Bradford or not). If Campbell plays extremely well, we can either extend him or franchise and trade him in the offseason. If he doesnt, then we can let him walk and hope to get a 3rd or 4th round compensatory pick in 2012.

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I really think Campbell is poised for a huge year.

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[quote=SmootSmack;671947]Cardinals are bringing in Whitehurst for a visit. I'd be surprised if he ends up there though[/quote]

To bad, I guess they don't want to win. Plus don't they realize that they just lost Boldin. During his senior year of high school Charlie missed a few games with a sprained finger. By the time he came back we were playing a weak school and our backup QB was doing pretty good (ended up at Miami of Ohio on a scholarship). So we decided to play Charlie at Wide Reciever for a game or two. Now if that isn't versatility I don't know what is.

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[quote=12thMan;671975]I really think Campbell is poised for a huge year.[/quote]

That was restated time after time last offseason with all the supporters blah blah blah...ill believe when I see it cause at the beginning of last season while his line was intact he played piss poor...Dont get me wrong I want JC to do great and want him here for this coming year but he has had more than enough time to show me. Most supporters now say pick Bradford

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[quote=Chico23231;671993]That was restated time after time last offseason with all the supporters blah blah blah...ill believe when I see it cause at the beginning of last season while his line was intact he played piss poor...Dont get me wrong I want JC to do great and want him here for this coming year but he has had more than enough time to show me. Most supporters now say pick Bradford[/quote]

I wouldn't be upset if we picked Bradford, but I think we should use the pick on an offensive lineman with our first pick.

I've been fairly critical of Jason Campbell. Not over the top, but some. Honestly I think this is the first time Campbell has played for a bonafide, competent coaching staff since he's been a Redskin. Even when Gibbs was here, the scheme evolved and was somewhat disjointed. The same under Zorn, which turned out to be an experiment. I'm hoping we'll see Campbell actually build on some of his successes from last year.

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I'm not sure JC will have a "big" year, but I do think he will be better protected and put in a much better position to succeed than what we saw under Zorn.

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Larry Johnson according to Schefter is visitining the Redskins tommorow.

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[quote=12thMan;672005]I wouldn't be upset if we picked Bradford, but I think we should use the pick on an offensive lineman with our first pick.

I've been fairly critical of Jason Campbell. Not over the top, but some. Honestly I think this is the first time Campbell has played for a bonafide, competent coaching staff since he's been a Redskin. Even when Gibbs was here, the scheme evolved and was somewhat disjointed. The same under Zorn, which turned out to be an experiment. I'm hoping we'll see Campbell actually build on some of his successes from last year.[/quote]

I said Campbell was finished. As far as last season is concerned he was. I don't think he's finished in the NFL. Campbell has been good for us. He can become better if you give him a decent line.