We traded for T.J. Duckett?

GTripp0012 · 08-23-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by number21isabadman

he is a restricted free agent at the end of this year soo that gives us more safety but betts is an unrestricted free agent which means anyone can bid on him we dont get first dibs.

Duckett is UFA after 2006.

Happy B-Day.

tallestskinsfanever · 08-23-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Duckett is UFA after 2006.

Happy B-Day.

Being so Duckett is only 25, I see a 5 year deal in his future if he has a stellar season.

Monkeydad · 08-23-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tallestskinsfanever

Being so Duckett is only 25, I see a 5 year deal in his future if he has a stellar season.

Ok, you've asked for it.

How tall are you?

tallestskinsfanever · 08-23-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Ok, you've asked for it.

How tall are you?

6ft6

724Skinsfan · 08-23-2006, 04:50 PM

This is assuming Duckett wants to stay with us as a goal line/change of pace back rather than the featured back (25+ carries a game). Something he already was grumbling about with the Falcons. He might but I'm not banking on him staying past this year.

724Skinsfan · 08-23-2006, 05:16 PM

I heard a caller on the Dan Patrick show today mention that there were a number of grumblings in the Atlanta area about trading Duckett. It's nice to know we got someone that the other team or fan base actually wanted to keep.

number21isabadman · 08-23-2006, 04:07 PM

thanks illdefined, hey everyone just turned 21 today, not really that big a an occasion as it is to some, since i have purchased alchol easyily for a while now, but it gives a little added sercurity to know cant be cited for an mip anymore.

BleedBurgundy · 08-23-2006, 04:50 PM

I understand everyone's being cautious about this, but I couldn't be happier. We NEED a short yardage back. Duckett is one of the best in the league. I think we were all concerned about Portis' durability getting the ball 25-30 times in a game. This alleviates that concern.

I remember reading an article this summer where Portis had been talking about wanting Edgerrin James to sign with the skins to help share the load and keep fresh. That tells me that CP is going to LOVE this. That's not the case with every back as some guys see it as a threat to their job. If he wanted a quality back to team with, why not?

Every single person I know who is a fan of other teams (cowgirls, eagles, ravens, etc...) all asked me the same question: How do you guys do this under the cap? To hear the exasperation in their voices is a thing of beauty. They just get this confused look on their face that's impossible to understand.

Everyone worried about sending a 1st to the Broncos if we finish with a worse record has got to look at it this way: We put our money where our mouth is. Our front office had the balls to say TO A LIKELY SUPERBOWL CONTENDER that after everything is said and done this year, we will be the better team. How does that not psyche you up as a fan of this team?

Lastly, Joe Gibbs signed off on this move. That's really all I need to know.

Peace.

MightyJoeGibbs · 08-23-2006, 04:51 PM

im 6'4" and a 1/4 in. I guess im the runner up then.

Monkeydad · 08-23-2006, 04:52 PM

I bet I'm the shortest one here.

Monkeydad · 08-23-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

I bet I'm the shortest one here.

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Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

Thats something we have to examine.

I'm 5'6".

Redskin · 08-23-2006, 05:20 PM

Well I like th eTrade but i dont like keep losing our draft picks. Rathe rhave gotten rid of Patten

VTSkins897 · 08-23-2006, 05:30 PM

i have a feeling this will a great move... it doesn't seem to make sense given, at least what i thought, our depth at RB.

but i think the combo of CP and TJ will be awesome.

Defensewins · 08-23-2006, 05:54 PM

Duckett is an interesting pick up. I like it.
I'm sorry to the Laddell Betts fans, but the guy has been a slightly better Taylor Jacobs, injury prone and potential is all he has to show for three years. Betts has not impressed in preseason.

Next trade: Laddell Betts and and draft pick to San Diego for Pro Bowl MLB Donnie Edwards. He wants out of S.D.
We could move undersized Lemar Marshall to WLB and we would be strong again at LB.

Cornerback depth will have to be solved in next years draft.

DCopper04 · 08-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Didn't we already trade our 2007 4th rounder for Lloyd?

Just wondering.

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08-23-2006, 04:50 PM	#5
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? This is assuming Duckett wants to stay with us as a goal line/change of pace back rather than the featured back (25+ carries a game). Something he already was grumbling about with the Falcons. He might but I'm not banking on him staying past this year. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

08-23-2006, 05:16 PM	#6
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? I heard a caller on the Dan Patrick show today mention that there were a number of grumblings in the Atlanta area about trading Duckett. It's nice to know we got someone that the other team or fan base actually wanted to keep. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

08-23-2006, 04:07 PM	#7
number21isabadman Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 40 Posts: 157	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? thanks illdefined, hey everyone just turned 21 today, not really that big a an occasion as it is to some, since i have purchased alchol easyily for a while now, but it gives a little added sercurity to know cant be cited for an mip anymore.

08-23-2006, 04:50 PM	#8
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? I understand everyone's being cautious about this, but I couldn't be happier. We NEED a short yardage back. Duckett is one of the best in the league. I think we were all concerned about Portis' durability getting the ball 25-30 times in a game. This alleviates that concern. I remember reading an article this summer where Portis had been talking about wanting Edgerrin James to sign with the skins to help share the load and keep fresh. That tells me that CP is going to LOVE this. That's not the case with every back as some guys see it as a threat to their job. If he wanted a quality back to team with, why not? Every single person I know who is a fan of other teams (cowgirls, eagles, ravens, etc...) all asked me the same question: How do you guys do this under the cap? To hear the exasperation in their voices is a thing of beauty. They just get this confused look on their face that's impossible to understand. Everyone worried about sending a 1st to the Broncos if we finish with a worse record has got to look at it this way: We put our money where our mouth is. Our front office had the balls to say TO A LIKELY SUPERBOWL CONTENDER that after everything is said and done this year, we will be the better team. How does that not psyche you up as a fan of this team? Lastly, Joe Gibbs signed off on this move. That's really all I need to know. Peace.

08-23-2006, 04:51 PM	#9
MightyJoeGibbs The Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: B-More, the backdoor for the Redskins Community Age: 46 Posts: 1,087	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? im 6'4" and a 1/4 in. I guess im the runner up then. __________________ Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word itself. MANKIND. Basically, it's made up of two separate words "mank"and "ind." What do these words mean? It's a mystery and that's why so is mankind. --Jack Handy Deep Thoughts

08-23-2006, 04:52 PM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 47 Posts: 17,460	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? I bet I'm the shortest one here.

08-23-2006, 05:20 PM	#12
Redskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: University of South Carolina Age: 37 Posts: 577	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? Well I like th eTrade but i dont like keep losing our draft picks. Rathe rhave gotten rid of Patten __________________ University Of South Carolina '11 Go Cocks and Go Skins #21#RIP Sean Taylor a TRUE Redskin#21# <--Hey wheres my green approval rating?

08-23-2006, 05:30 PM	#13
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 43 Posts: 890	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? i have a feeling this will a great move... it doesn't seem to make sense given, at least what i thought, our depth at RB. but i think the combo of CP and TJ will be awesome.

08-23-2006, 05:54 PM	#14
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,767	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? Duckett is an interesting pick up. I like it. I'm sorry to the Laddell Betts fans, but the guy has been a slightly better Taylor Jacobs, injury prone and potential is all he has to show for three years. Betts has not impressed in preseason. Next trade: Laddell Betts and and draft pick to San Diego for Pro Bowl MLB Donnie Edwards. He wants out of S.D. We could move undersized Lemar Marshall to WLB and we would be strong again at LB. Cornerback depth will have to be solved in next years draft.

08-23-2006, 07:54 PM	#15
DCopper04 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 59	Re: We traded for T.J. Duckett? Didn't we already trade our 2007 4th rounder for Lloyd? Just wondering.

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