For all you D Hall lovers

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

You know me, I will never consider myself the judge and jury on a guys character..

But why the double standard? If you are okay with Hall's periodic antics, how on the other hand can you critique Rogers' character/arrogance. It doesn't make sense.

It's just a bias to Hall and against Rogers, is all it seems to be.

I think in this case, its a matter of a guy WANTING to be here vs a guy who WANTS OUT. That, combined with the fact that Hall is significantly more talented and has more upside is more than enough to turn the tide against rogers for many fans. Like you, i want the best guys on the field. I dont think we should give in to Rogers trade demands, but if he becomes a "lockerroom cancer," id rather not have a terrell owens like player who can disrupt the unity of a team. In that scenario, rogers would have to go. Fortunately, were not there yet and if the situation is handled properly by our management, it wont get there. I get the vibe Rogers just need to feel "valued" right now and he'll shut up, especially if we promise to offer him a nice contract extension after the 2009 season.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think in this case, its a matter of a guy WANTING to be here vs a guy who WANTS OUT. That, combined with the fact that Hall is significantly more talented and has more upside is more than enough to turn the tide against rogers for many fans. Like you, i want the best guys on the field. I dont think we should give in to Rogers trade demands, but if he becomes a "lockerroom cancer," id rather not have a terrell owens like player who can disrupt the unity of a team. In that scenario, rogers would have to go. Fortunately, were not there yet and if the situation is handled properly by our management, it wont get there. I get the vibe Rogers just need to feel "valued" right now and he'll shut up, especially if we promise to offer him a nice contract extension after the 2009 season.

I agree.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think in this case, its a matter of a guy WANTING to be here vs a guy who WANTS OUT. That, combined with the fact that Hall is significantly more talented and has more upside is more than enough to turn the tide against rogers for many fans. Like you, i want the best guys on the field. I dont think we should give in to Rogers trade demands, but if he becomes a "lockerroom cancer," id rather not have a terrell owens like player who can disrupt the unity of a team. In that scenario, rogers would have to go. Fortunately, were not there yet and if the situation is handled properly by our management, it wont get there. I get the vibe Rogers just need to feel "valued" right now and he'll shut up, especially if we promise to offer him a nice contract extension after the 2009 season.

^^^This is the key to keeping Rogers and keeping Rogers productive.

What we dont need is a guy who does'nt want to be here. Or a starter who feels he's not wanted or valued as a starter. Rogers is without a doubt a starter.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 44ever

^^^This is the key to keeping Rogers and keeping Rogers productive.

What we dont need is a guy who does'nt want to be here. Or a starter who feels he's not wanted or valued as a starter. Rogers is no doubt a starter.

The fact that everyone but our defensive coordinator knows this worries me to no end.