Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well I know I have (and I think others as well) talked about the fact that Shahanan will undoubtedly make one or two decisions this spring that will really make you scratch your head. That's what he does. He loves to take risks.

Maybe LJ is that guy. Talent wise I'll take him any day of the week over Willie Parker. If I'm looking for a team guy who will be a positive influence then I'll take Parker. Or...I wait until draft day, trade down, and get both talent and leadership with CJ Spiller!

*cough* Maurice Clarett in the 3rd round *cough*

I would also take LJ over Parker.

As far as Brady Quinn, with what has been going on in Cleveland since he got there, he really hasn't had a chance to succeed. But I don't want to give up anything to get him. I'd rather use a draft pick on a QB than give up players and/or picks for Quinn.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

So we were going to trade Quinn for Campbell? who would have been giving up a pick? I sure hope it would have been them.

[SmootSmack]

It wouldn't have been a straight up one for one trade

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It wouldn't have been a straight up one for one trade

I just vomitted a little.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Player_HTTR

I just vomitted a little.

??? Why?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

??? Why?

I think he wants to get rid of Campbell no matter what.

Getting back to Quinn though, I think it's safe to say that right now I'd be very uncomfortable with him as our best option as a starting QB.

2009 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 65 | Key

Comment: He has a strong, well-defined body and good overall strength, but his arm strength is just average and he doesn't drive the ball deep downfield. Quinn has the makeup of a smart, game-managing quarterback, but that has yet to be proven at this point. He isn't enough of a risk-taker at this point and can be reluctant to let the deep ball fly. What is disturbing is that Quinn really isn't very accurate. He also doesn't move within the pocket all that well, despite being an above-average athlete. But, when the play breaks down, he can scramble to buy time or get yardage as a ball carrier. The jury is still out on this player, but there certainly is upside here.

Personally I feel like Clausen is a much better prospect especially given that Clausen was much more willing to let the deep ball fly. On top of that Clausen was much more accurate completing 68% of his passes, comparatively Quinn completed 61% of his passes his senior year and 64% his junior year. Only advantage Quinn has over Clausen right now is that we can get him on the cheap, however I would still much rather get Bradford above all else. Heres to hoping the Rams trade for Michael Vick.

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think he wants to get rid of Campbell no matter what.

To add to my reply to Smoot, there is a trade scenario I would take but it would involve a first round pick coming this way and nothing but Campbell going theirs.

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

??? Why?

I am not a huge JC fan, but I would take him over Quinn any Sunday. It's just a gut feeling about him, but to be nice, I dislike Quinn as a football player. There is no trade scenario I could see taking him and dumping JC.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Player_HTTR

I am not a huge JC fan, but I would take him over Quinn any Sunday. It's just a gut feeling about him, but to be nice, I dislike Quinn as a football player. There is no trade scenario I could see taking him and dumping JC.

I see. Your response had me thinking you were upset that it wasn't a one for one deal. Like you were hoping that had gone through

[ChickenMonkey]

Love the signing of ...Maake Kemoeatu DT signs 2yr $7million deal

Sounds like a good idea to bring in Quinn to push Campbell, it would need to be a low draft pick. It would also free up the #4 pick to go after Russell Okung...

Larry Jhonson is also a better compliment to Portis, we need a short yardage power back.

[MTK]

If healthy I would definitely take Parker over LJ. At this point LJ is a 3 yards and a cloud of dust runner. I like the idea of having a home run hitter as a change of pace guy in the backfield. Spiller would be insane.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If healthy I would definitely take Parker over LJ. At this point LJ is a 3 yards and a cloud of dust runner. I like the idea of having a home run hitter as a change of pace guy in the backfield. Spiller would be insane.

I don't think Parker is nearly the home run hitter he was 4 or 5 years ago. As far as being an NFL RB, all Parker ever really had was speed. Not much of a blocker or a receiver, never seemed to have great vision either.

And yeah, I would LOVE to see Spiller in B&G.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I don't think Parker is nearly the home run hitter he was 4 or 5 years ago. As far as being an NFL RB, all Parker ever really had was speed. Not much of a blocker or a receiver, never seemed to have great vision either.

And yeah, I would LOVE to see Spiller in B&G.

Probably not but he's still got more speed than LJ.

Hell, let's just sign them both and have a 3 headed monster!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Probably not but he's still got more speed than LJ.

Hell, let's just sign them both and have a 3 headed monster!

Why not? LJ can be the short-yardage power back

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Probably not but he's still got more speed than LJ.

Hell, let's just sign them both and have a 3 headed monster!

Why not, it would be a shrewd move regardless. From a perceived value perspective all three are at the bottom so they all have something to play for. We would be getting LJ and Parker with small contracts.

Competition brings out the best in players.

I still think a tailback should be drafted.