RI: Collins is the no. 2

[skinsnut]

Two points:

1. Gibbs doesn't care how much you make as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd stringer.
He claims he puts the best player forward, regardless...this I believe.

2. Regarding trading Brunell. I really dont think that is possible anymore even if they wanted to. Remember, they extended Cooley's contract.
I dont know the cap hit ramifications of a potential Brunell trade.

does anyone know if a Brunell trade is even possible according to the cap?

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

Two points:

1. Gibbs doesn't care how much you make as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd stringer.
He claims he puts the best player forward, regardless...this I believe.

2. Regarding trading Brunell. I really dont think that is possible anymore even if they wanted to. Remember, they extended Cooley's contract.
I dont know the cap hit ramifications of a potential Brunell trade.

does anyone know if a Brunell trade is even possible according to the cap?

1. If you're saying he objectively looks at all factors in making a decision, I agree, but that's far different than simply putting your best players forward regardless of age & salary. Wynn might overall be a better player than Wilson at this point, but Wilson makes the roster based on his upside, age & salary.

Gibbs is a savy leader that knows when he has to make a drastic move. This might not be classified as such, but i don't think it's at all far fetched to think that in this case he needed to show the team & coaches that he could promote TC.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

1. If you're saying he objectively looks at all factors in making a decision, I agree, but that's far different than simply putting your best players forward regardless of age & salary. Wynn might overall be a better player than Wilson at this point, but Wilson makes the roster based on his upside, age & salary.

Gibbs is a savy leader that knows when he has to make a drastic move. This might not be classified as such, but i don't think it's at all far fetched to think that in this case he needed to show the team & coaches that he could promote TC.

1. I agree...I consider "upside" part of "best player"

2. you may be right. Gibbs wont/cant cut Brunell...but he is sure showing the fans and the team that he no longer has a Man-Crush on him.
That is meaningful