BTSC Daily Six Pack - My Left Foote Edition
by Johnny_S on Mar 12, 2010 12:28 PM EST
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IX- BleacherReport cracks me up with some of their articles. I found one today that I specifically enjoyed, "Homme Sweet Homme: Top 10 Teams Who Should Consider Jake Delhomme." Coming in at #5 (you have to scroll over to get there) is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here is what writer, Ryan Cook, had to say:
With Big Ben's future still in limbo, and backup Dennis Dixon not looking reliable, safety comes first for the Pittsburgh Steelers...Jake would have more than the odd opportunity to fill in.
The thing that really P.O.'s me most about this quote is the shot Cook takes at Dixon. Right off the bat it is evident he does not watch much Steelers football and/or knows nothing about Dixon. Dixon has only played one game and surpassed everyone's expectations in a road game against our biggest rival, the Baltimore Ravens. Secondly, Delhomme was awful last year and has never really impressed me in a full season's worth of work. I'll pass.
X- Don't forget to check out Blitz's article on The Washington Post's The League when it goes up. That is truly a great honor for our leader. Congrats Michael, keep up the great work!
XIII- As soon as I heard that Larry Foote was taking a visit to Pittsburgh West, I knew that he would probably end up there. After his visit, Larry has come out and said, "I want to be a Cardinal." Apparently, he does not read sports news. His biggest reason for wanting to go to the Cardinals is that he "wants to be with a winner again." I hate to tell you Larry, but the Cardinals are on the decline. For one, Kurt Warner retired and Matt Leinart will not be able to fill his shoes (they were even shopping for a QB outside of Leinart). They lost Anquan Boldin to the Baltimore Ravens. Their Pro Bowl safety Antrel Rolle left for New York. And lastly, their best defensive player, LB Karlos Dansby, left for the Miami beaches. That is one of the worst FA periods I have seen in recent years. Why won't you just come home where we really know how to play a 3-4?
XIV- I would eat a towel for this:
XL- Is it just me or do the Cleveland Browns go through more QBs than babies go through diapers? They recently added ex Seattle Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace to their team. However, it might be time for another diaper change again as the Browns are looking to possibly deal Brady Quinn and bring in Jake Delhomme. All three QBs have had, at best, average careers. It does not look like the Browns will be coming out of the basement very soon. If I was them, I would try to make a deal with Eagles to pluck one of their 3 QBs, who are all better than Wallace, Quinn, and Delhomme. And that is saying a lot, considering I am one of Michael Vick 's biggest haters.
XLIII- I've never done a poll and I have always wanted toe check it out. After reading Blitz's ramblings on the Ben scandal, I thought of a good idea for a poll.
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NFL.com Mock Draft
Has Joe Haden dropping to the Steelers at #18. That would be great, but I I just don’t see that happending.
Seems unlikely.
All it takes one team liking what they see on tape.
I heard Kiper say that today too
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 12, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
go Dixon!
I was surprised that Dixon is getting most of the votes, even if I voted for him myself!
He was excellent against the Ravens last year. No, we didn’t win the game, but for a rookie to go against our biggest rival – and it being his first start – He showed that with a little playing time, he could be one of the best! Great plays and good decision-making!
"God blessed me with the talent I have." - Deebo
Quality back-up
So long as Dixon is O.K. pulling clip-board duty behind our delinquent moron of a QB, he seems like a good fit. Not bad for a 5th round draft choice.
by S0rcerer1984 on Mar 12, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Had he not torn up his knee,
he’d have been a first-rounder. He has a tremendous mind for the position, an unsurpassed work ethic, and a will of iron – er, steel. He will be an NFL starter someday.
My heros have always been Steelers...
no he wouldn't
he’s got a funky throwing motion and not a ton of arm strength and a slight build.
probably a 2-4 rounder, like a Kevin Kolb
by syrsteelerfan on Mar 12, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps you saw what happened to Pat White at the end of the season.
I could see the same happening to Dixon. He’s a great runner, but running your QB with gigantic linebackers aiming to hurt him is probably not the best idea.
by smashtheguitar on Mar 12, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
The cardinals losses are way overblown
What you fail to state in the post is that they tradeda 4th round pick for Kerry Rhodes. Yes he was in Ryan’s dog house but he is better than Rolle. Rolle is a playmaker but an average cover guy and a below average tackler. Dansby is solid but not worth that money by a long shot. Warner is a loss but now with Leinart they will pound the ball with Beanie Wells. Enough about the Cards. My point is Foote can start in AZ and they will be in the playoffs again. I don’t want to see Foote back. After Clark, Hampton and Randel El I feel like we are getting older and slower. I want to see more youth and speed in the D.
Maybe Slower, but take it in context
I think the big thing to keep in mind is the length & context of some of these deals.
First, Randle El isn’t being brought in to start; he’s a veteran back-up for Ward & Holmes. No different than when the Steelers signed some veteran WR back-up for depth in the past, except we all have very good menories of El.
Second, as to Cark & Hampton they are older and slower, but we are adding youth and speed in other areas on D. Carter & Townsend are out, Allen is in and Lewis, Burnett, & Mundy will all be expected to take on bigger roles, albiet likely not starting roles.
My point being, the Steelers don’t rebuild like other teams do. They replace, integrate, & move forward with a few hiccups, instead of drastic blow-ups. Think of how Harrison replaced Porter or how McFadden slowly edged out Townsend.
by S0rcerer1984 on Mar 12, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I get it, and well put
It’s easy to see why people start seeing all these guys available from 05, and people see who has been signed recently, and people start welcoming them all home.
I know that the recent pickups serve a purpose other than a reunion, its strategy that won’t become completely apparent until after the draft and camp.
Debating on who they get in the draft, I’d put my money on the 49ers to win that division.
Anyway, running the ball is nice, but at some point you have to throw. And Leinart has not been very good at that in the NFL. He could end up being good at it, but I don’t think its going to happen this year. I believe the Cards have a year or two they need to reboost their team, especially with their QB situation. After losing Warner, Dansby, Rolle, and Boldin I cannot say they got better.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
If Alex Smith plays better
It’ll be theirs for the taking.
What they should do is use one of their 1st rounders for McNabb.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 12, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
I hate to tell you Larry, but the Cardinals are on the decline.
The Arizona Cardinals are as good now as they have ever been in their franchise’s history. Two striaght playoff berths including a Superbowl appearence should not go without mention. The last two teams the Cards lost to in the playoffs went on to win it all. Ken Wisenhunt has done an outstanding job with the organization and has recently signed an extension to merrit his good work. Obviously the Whiz brought what he learned about the Pittsburgh Steelers with him. One thing that marked our great teams of the 90s and 00s was our ability to let guys go year after year in free agency and continue to compeat for the division crown. I think he may know a thing or two about what his is doing. Quite frankly letting Rolle go was probably a good thing, he was on the books for 12 Million. Also, Dansby was going to require a contract well above his fair market value. Warner is a loss but he was old, he left the franchise in good condition. Whiz is cementing is legacy as a great coach and to discount him before the draft or the season starts is a huge mistake. What AZ did by not retaining overpaid starters and only giving up a 4th rounder for guys like Kerry Rhodes is right on par with a Steeler type aqusition. Also, they don’t pay Dansby and go after a guy like Foote. Bottom line if anything they are a franchise on the rise, not decline.
you nailed it Commish
What the cards did is exactly what the Steelers always do. Let an average safety walk for big bucks…boom…..trade for a better one on a better contract. An B plus LB wants A plus money…see ya! People used to always say the Steelers are on the decline after a couple of free agents left and they stopped saying that after we would go back and win the division and get to the AFC title. Mark my words…the cards win the division and their first round next yr.
Beanie still has a ways to go
If I recall he had the fumble bug last year too. Losing a guy like Boldin allows defenses to focus even more on the real star — Fitz. Boldin did so well partially because you really could not leave Fitz in man-to-man without some safety help on every play.
If Leinart can pull it together they could make the playoffs, but I think a lot of it will rest on his shoulders.
by smashtheguitar on Mar 12, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Delhomme was a turnover machine last year
I think I’d rather have Quinn than Delhomme, not that Quinn is God’s answer to the Brownies problems.
I can’t bring myself to vote. We need Big Ben, or we’re toast.
I voted for Dixon
But we’d need a veteran QB behind him. Like i’ve said before, I don’t trust either Dixon or Batch to stay healthy for a full season.
I wanna know who voted for Pennington
and were they just being snarky and drunkminded? Because funny is funny, and that is funny.
Marc Bulger is a pburg guy. Bring him home. I figure the Rams will cut him after the draft. The Steelers could probably sign him at a discounted rate. He’s accurate, smart, and still has some left in the tank. Let him and Dixon battle it out in camp for the starting position.
by selfproclaimedguru on Mar 12, 2010 1:29 PM EST reply actions
Bulger
Just came to these comments to post the same thing. He’s a smart player and he’s accurate and he’ll be looking for a new home soon. Not the worst short-term fix. Love to see Bulger in the B&G.
by Steelers in XLIV on Mar 12, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Foote's Foot In Mouth
I seriously don’t know what Larry Foote is thinking. He is saying he wants a contract like Scott Fujita…however it has been two years since he has been on a SB winning team…he spent his last year on the worst team in the NFL and he thinks someone is paying him that type of money.
Now he is almost acting as if the Steelers are begging him to come back, where he instead insists Pitts West is the place to be…huh?
And what is with Coach Wiz with all the ex-Steelers players? Can he not develop or find some players on his own?
What about Farve????
I wasn’t pleased because we didn’t win - Mike Tomlin (after the 2009 week 2 loss to Chicago).
Lord Byron
2 years ago Tomlin stated we had 2 franchise qbs on our roster. Ben being 1, and the second is now 3rd fiddle (i think hes still there) in TB. He loves the org, they like him, and hed prob be cheap.
I dont see how that wouldnt happen.
Arg
Can’t believe I forgot to put Lefty on there!
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
Given the quality of our receivers,
and their ability to separate, I’d be happy to see Leftwich back, funky delivery and all.
My heros have always been Steelers...
bring in Leftwich
I voted Other to bring Leftwich back. I’d have Leftwich and Dixon in training camp and make a firm decision about the starter early in the preseason. Leftwich is a solid team player and leader and he knows us well, though I’m concerned that he imploded in Tampa Bay last year. Dixon has more long-term potential and I liked seeing him against the Ravens, but he looks spindly and I’d be concerned about his inexperience. I love Batch, but he’s too injury-prone these days to be anything but one of our backups.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Don't know....
if I’d take Vick over anyone;especially not Wallace or even Delhomme. Quinn,despite being a 1st round pick going into his 3rd season,has yet to get a legit shot at the job with an improving team. Much as I don’t like the Browns.
And I despise a dog-murdering thug like Vick anyway.
Johnny, I love the Larry Foote comment LOL
Seriously, what is he thinking? Arizona won’t even sniff the playoffs this year…
Wait a minute
Arizona is on the way down?!?!? But they have Leinart and he won in college! That means he will win in the NFL!
He has some
nice pics with the ladies as well.
hhhheaaattttthhhhh!
"You have to under promise and over deliver." Mike Tomlin
I voted for Dixon...
But I have to give a solid nod to Derek Anderson. I think picking him up would in a lot of ways be like the Leftwich signing. He’s big, has a strong arm, and has shown the ability to succeed in this league. Put a solid team around him and give him a defense that he can rely on, and he could be a good one. Plus, him being cut by the Browns and Ravens gives him some motivation to beat those divisional rivals, some would even say “roll those guys”.
Plus, a little competition for Dixon wouldn’t be a bad thing either.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
I voted Dixon as well.
We drafted him, developed him and he did OK with limited practice reps. I think he’s earned a starting job in the unlikely event of Ben being out – I think if he gets suspended it will be 4 games at most.
I can’t in good conscience vote for Anderson. I know Cleveland is terrible, but Anderson was like, so bad. Can’t do it.
I like Pennington as well but what if HE got injured? Then we’d be screwed.
But he isn't going anywhere (most likely)
He was given a clause in his contract giving him a pay raise if he were to be traded, and most teams wouldn’t take a 5+ million (or so) cap hit for a QB unable to hit a WR 25+ yards down the field (Johnny Damon noodle arm). I do like Pennington though, he’s a gamer.
Whay would be interesting is to see a QB who is a precise, timing passer step into an offense that most people think has none of that. That misconception is based on Ben’s playstyle. A whole other can of worms.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Mar 12, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
those are the things i worry about with pennington.
i’d love to have pennington say 5-7 years ago. He is hella accurate and definitely has a mind for the game. With Pennington’s age/injury/contract situation, I’d take Dixon ten times out of ten.
But out of all the washed up QBs out there, I would have liked to have Chad in the B&G during his prime… if he ever had one
I'd take Flutie and his flakes
(both in their prime)
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
+7
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Mar 12, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
wow that is tough
I really liked Dixon in his one game, but handing over th ereins of the team to him with such little experience, i am not sure I am ready for that. He seems to be better suited for a backup who gets 2-3 starts a year at most.
If we need a starter, and I do not think we will. I would have to look at someone available. I don’t know if Delhomme is the best idea, or Quinn. Delhomme has had success in this league. Quinn, well he has been on a horrible team, he may be able to compete with areal game plan.
I was wondering what ever happened to thatQB who was at Hawaii a couple of years ago, notthat I think he is the answer but I was wondering if he is anywhere
Colt Brennan
He’s in Washington. I’m guessing he will be backup to whoever is starting there. He did OK in their preseason games.
I wouldn’t be opposed to signing him, he could give Ben tips on what to do when you get charged with sexual assault.
He might have a shot at starting...
I watched a lot of him his last year at Hawaii, I was working a late shift and whe I’d get home they’d be on. Him and Davone Bess (who is a going to be good).
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Mar 12, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Delhomme, no,
he’s become inconsistent (and an injury waiting to happen). Shame, too – he’s got heart.
My heros have always been Steelers...
If the Steelers are thinking that Dixon will be their #1 man
for any length of time, I’m thinkin’ that Johnny is going to be eating that towel after all…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 12, 2010 3:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
How come?
I mean, he didn’t play much, but I think he is largely an unknown quantity. He deserves a shot at least.
Precisely
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 12, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
You saw the video
I’d eat a towel for that
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
HOLYF*CKINGSH!T!!!!!!
Spiller looks like the second coming of Hershel Walker, Bo Jackson and Barry Sanders all in one.
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
Impossible
Issac Redman already is that player.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Mar 12, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Mar 12, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
we have plenty of qb depth
Randle-El and Hines both played QB in college. I say we just run a 3 headed monster wild cat attack with Dixon, El, and Ward rotating at qb along with some 4 or 5 TE sets and we’ll go 19-0 next year.
Why do that with Tebow in the draft?
Check the sig.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
He's going to throw the GW jump pass in the Super Bowl for us
While “I Believe I Can Fly” is playing.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 12, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Good Thought
El, Hines and Dixon in the backfield in a wildcat formation especially with the gifted receivers we have. That would blow the mind of defenses.
Dixon met my expectations for you guys against us. He lost the game, just like I expected. Dixon > Manning.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Just like Dominique Foxworth was the anchor of the best secondary in the history of the world?
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
Man, you guys with Delhomme or Quinn would be fantastic. Please make one of those moves. With Dixon as your QB, be lucky to reach 8-8.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
The punch line.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
who cares about dixon ben is are qb
and he will be fine if lewis can get away with murder im sure ben will be fine
I’ll just stop here so I do not ruin Johnny’s well put together story.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
No need for me to take away from the good conversation of this post to argue with an idiot.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Mar 12, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is Spiller really the player you want at 18? There will be so many other options there, but I guess with the Clark and Allen signing you can take some of the focus off of Safety for now and CB is going to be a reach anywhere in the mid first round. Iupati scares me if he goes to Pitt. Him vs Ngata will be great to see though.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Spiller is a flat out playmaker
We don’t need him because we already got a starter and a backup. But we could draft him and trade him for another player or draft pick.
But that’s never going to happen.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 12, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Its an on going joke around here
Read momma’s post in the recommended fan posts.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
Arians is devising his 5 TE offense
while LeBeau puts the finishing touches on his 5 CB defense. So we’re going to need a bunch of them.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 13, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
this dennis dixon stuff?
cmon ben will be fine everyone loses focus all we have to do is fix the DBs
Also
foote is coming back so we dont need an inside LB like iiiiiii said the o line is fine all we need is a db i was right the whole time
NT
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:40 AM EST up reply actions
Other
I refuse to subscribe to the “pick what other QB you’d want” hocus pocus. Sorry Johnny.
Oh and Ryan Cook is a douche bag.
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
However, if Ben does take a leave of absence either due to legal issues, or the odd concussion that he seems to endure every season, Jake would have more than the odd opportunity to fill in.
This dude bases his analysis on conjecture. I hope he doesn’t get paid too much.
I’d like to make an addition to the list. Supplanting the Steelers at #5 comes the Philadelphia Eagles:
“However, if Donovan and Michael do take a leave of absence either due to legal common law marriage issues, or the extremely frequent inaccurate passes that they seem to endure every season, and backup Kevin Kolb not looking reliable, Jake would have more than the odd opportunity to fill in”
You heard it here first….Delhomme to Philly.
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 12, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
I'm surprised about all the love for Dixon
people think he had a great game against the Ravens, which is kinda true. It was an ok game basically, but for a first time starter it was great. Glad to see the support.
I just fear that if Ben were out Arians wouldnt know how to use Dixon properly.
Are you out there?
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
pommy says hello
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:21 AM EST up reply actions
that's interesting
she’s here with me…why would she channel a “hello” through you…?
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:22 AM EST up reply actions
so do you have any idea what this poast is about?
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
i would if i scrolled up...but i don't feel like it
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:22 AM EST up reply actions
it's a long way up there
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:23 AM EST up reply actions
after we hijack this paost
we shud go bacl to Denny’S
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
wow brother
i’ve never seen your spelling so “off”
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:26 AM EST up reply actions
Dude Spiller is a bit of a monster
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:28 AM EST up reply actions
a bit
though i’ve run a faster 40
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:30 AM EST up reply actions
Spiller doesn't get past Oakland
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:30 AM EST up reply actions
depends on his 40 time
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:32 AM EST up reply actions
Thinki he ran a 3.2
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
we need to draft a QB
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ouv'e lost your mind
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln
by chewiesteeler on Mar 13, 2010 2:36 AM EST up reply actions
i want janet jackson
ms. jackson if you’re nasty….in the 3rd round
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 13, 2010 2:30 AM EST up reply actions
I'd trade all my picks
and all my ex’s for Janet. She’s worth it.
Ben never meant to make your daughter cry..
I mean they do call it the dirty south right? love me some outkast.
I'd rather see Tebow in a Steelers uniform
Then Brady Quinn. Quinn doesn’t study tape and is only trying to impress the ladies. He has no work ethic and is a waste of time.
I don’t even know why his name was brought up in the conversation in the first place.
You've got to be kidding.
I don’t like the guy as a player either, but no work ethic? What are you basing this off of? Have you been in Browns player meetings? Spend a lot of time at their facility? Or are you just spitting BS to sound important?
No, in fact I haven't
But you can see it during the game. The commentators say the same thing too, so I know what I’m talking about. Whatever, he’s a Bronco now.
Brady Quinn
I agree. Brady Quinn “never was” and “never will be” a good QB.
Take DelHomme off the list
Schecter reports that Browns just signed him. Quinn and Anderson repalced by Seneca Wallace and Del Homme.
lol so
they’re stuck with the same problem lol
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 13, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Hypothetical QB
I would go after Tavaris Jackson! Doesn’t look like the Vikings plan on using him and he was the top-rated QB in 2009 (although he didn’t throw enough to qualify in the rankings as a starter). I was really impressed with his performance in preseason last year too.
Foote in Pittsburgh Monday
We’ll see how that goes. He could own the middle, if he wants to win now it makes more sense to sign here.
Brady Quinn traded to the Broncos and LT gets 2yr deal with the JETS, interesting.
Any word on Leigh Bodden, is he signed?
I’m itching for the draft…
QUARTERBACK
I like Dixon as the QB, but must confess that if we could get McNabb without having to give up a first or second round choice I could handle that. Dixon needs to get more chances to get involved in the offense – even if Ben is not suspended. WHY Ben, WHY???
I know what you mean
McNabb could potentially get us that 7th ring too, but Dixon deserves a chance.
Draft Picks
I would love to se us get Taylor Mays and team him up with Troy. I can picture them leaving wounded receivers lying on the field. Am hoping our first pick will be a DB and our second pick a DT – preferrably Cody or Dan Williams and the third pick an offensive lineman if there is a “stealer” available. Also wouldn’t mind us getting Toby Gerhardt or Legarrette Blount as a short yardage back. Can someone “please” tell me what the deal is with Frank Summers? I thought that he was going to be the “big back” that we were seeking.
Good question re: Summers
There are question marks with not only Frank ‘Is There Anything In The Tank’ Summers
(a pick which made me gush, his pro day numbers were off the charts), but also with Isaac Redman, and Justin Vincent. The latter 2 were signed at the end of last season. Things like this always lead me to believe there is more going on than we know about, i.e. one of these kids will be ready to chew up the short yards next year, etc.
I see the draft happening like you do; there’s a lot of potential and a lot possibility out there.
It’ll either be diamonds or dogshit.
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