Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Signing Ruud would be passing over Riley, Henson, Blades maybe even Alexander (if he moves inside) without every seeing them play extended minutes they might be able to play.

A rebuilding team owes it to itself to find out wether their own developmental players can actually play.

Signing Ruud or any ILB precludes the team from finding about Riley, Henson, Blades and Alexander.

I totally disagree. Shanny is known for playing the best player on the team. If Ruud is better, he is going to play. If Henson, Riley, etc are better, then they will play. I don't think you can have too much competition here. It's not like the old days when a veteran gets signed and will play good bad or ugly.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

I totally disagree. Shanny is known for playing the best player on the team. If Ruud is better, he is going to play. If Henson, Riley, etc are better, then they will play. I don't think you can have too much competition here. It's not like the old days when a veteran gets signed and will play good bad or ugly.

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.

If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 30gut

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.

If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

+1.

I like Barrett Ruud as a player, but I just don't see the fit here vs. anywhere else.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by 30gut

If you sign Ruud and it turns out that Henson,Riley are better then what was the point?

I believe you should give your own players a chance to play before you bring someone in ahead of them.If Riley, Henson, prove they can't handle it then you look for another player at their position.

So do you think we should sign a veteran QB once FA starts or let Beck & Grossman fight/throw it out.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

So do you think we should sign a veteran QB once FA starts or let Beck & Grossman fight/throw it out.

For me?
John Beck, but its not really an apples to apples comparison you're making between our ILB situation and QB situation.

Imo the best thing for the organization and Mike/Kyle's reputation/ego is for Beck (or the QB of thier choosing) to play well.

But, if they find a QB they feel they can win now with via trade/FA then I bet that's the route they'll take.