I'm starting this from the Emmitt Smith thread.
Obviously, I dig this shit way too much ;-)
I'm about as hardcore a pro football fan as there is. I spend WAY too much time sorting through draft day materials, and helping various friends with their fantasy teams. I've never fielded a fantasy team, but last season I did make $250 over the course of the season giving advice. Now that ain't squat for money, but sitting in front of someone elses 50" screen, eating free wings, and makin' gas money sure does make Sunday's even more enjoyable
Stewart is a gifted athlete who just isn't suited to play QB in this league. He had one magical year, but isn't an accurate enough passer, or a good enough decision maker, to take a team to the next level. Keep in mind that he had the same coach and system for several years, and still couldn't put it together for 16 consecutive games.
Whoever throws a big money contract at him will not only get hamstrung by the cap, but will still be looking for a QB. Remember, you heard it here first
Parcell's obviously didn't want Smith back, or his loud mouth would have said so. However, this was strictly Jones' call, and while I hate to see it happen to, statistically, the most productive runner of all time, business is business. They players pushed for free agency. The players union blew it when they agreed to this setup, and while players just like Emmitt got paid huge contracts in their salad days, they have to pay the piper when they are old.
He had to go so the team could move forward. Sad thing to see, but a move that needed to be done.
Houston is possible, but just like any other expansion teams' offensive line, they positively sucked! Emmitt had to deal with that last season, and you can be sure he doesn't want to do that again. For me, this rules the Texans out. They need to draft and develope players, so signing Emmitt doesn't make a helluva lota sense. One more thing. Emmitt wants 20k yards. That's the only reason he's still playing. He's got his rings, and his bust ready for Canton. Look for him to sign on a bad team where he'll get the carries, instead of a good team as a backup.
This sure does sound like Carolina to me. Smith in Pittsburgh? Pfftt! They have their guy in Zerowe, and will most likely draft one in the second or third round to take the load off of him since he's unproven as a 300-carry back.
The Broncos are on the hook for Davis' contract no matter if he played again or not. This restructuring just gives them flexibility under the cap. That's all the move was. The odds of Davis playing again are slim. His injuries are of the arthritic kind, so rest and/or surgeries generally make little (ie: no) difference.
One comment about the Jones/Parcells marriage. It'll last, no doubt about it. Parcells will be the Dallas coach as long as he wants to be.
Jones knew his team was in transition after their glory days in the early/mid 90's. He became power hungry, and thought he could do it all his own way. He stuck a puppet in there and pulled the strings. It didn't work, and he's smart enough to realize he needs a MAN in there to do the job. Who better than Parcells? Before people keep on about how their ego's will get in the way, just remember he got a ring with Jimmy Johnson, and got a ring with that bufoon Switzer. He can get a ring with Parcells, who'll get the right people in place, and get the most out of them. (ps: yeah, I'm in Texas, but I despise the Cowboys.)
While we're talkin' shop, how about some juicy rumor mill stuff?
Plummer to the Bronco's is a given.
I don't believe Stewart to the Bears is the move. Stewart wants a starting job, but I really don't think he'll get one. As teams really REALLY break down his game films, they'll see that he's an athlete playing QB, not an athletic quarterback. He's headed to clipboardsVille, which is where he'll spend the rest of his days.
What I think you'll see is Griese ending up in Chicago as a "now" player, with one of the young guns toating the clipboard for a few years. Chicago, at 4-12, picks high, so they'll have their choice of the "other" quarterbacks besides Palmer. He's in Cincy, that's no secret (poor ****in' kid, lol!)
Detroit allready has their QB, so they'll go Charles Rogers as the local guy. Personally, I think Andra Johnson in Miami is gonna be higher on most teams board by the time the draft hits, but when in doubt, take the local kid.
There's two stud linemen in this first round, and if Houston was smart, they'd take one of'em. Of course, if they'd rather pay Carr to sit in a hospital bed, then can go for something else...........
Dallas is next. They desperately need a running back, but there aren't any worthy of a top 15 pick. Look for Dallas to do as they have always done and trade down. Some team is gonna lick their chops trying to get Andra Johnson or the CB out of Kansas St. (Can't remember his name to save my life), and Dallas, for the right price, is willing to dance. I really don't see Dallas drafting a QB. They'll bring in a veteran for the now, and hope Hutchinson developes.
From here, my crystal ball is getting fuzzy
One more thing to mention. People have been down on Chris Simms forever. I happen to think that there are at least two teams that'd take him in the middle of the first round.......if he even lasts that long. He couldn't win the big game, but has everything else that scouts are looking for, including being a good kid. He'll go before that big lummox Ragone, who, IMHO, won't last 3 years in the NFL.
Obviously, I dig this shit way too much ;-)
I'm about as hardcore a pro football fan as there is. I spend WAY too much time sorting through draft day materials, and helping various friends with their fantasy teams. I've never fielded a fantasy team, but last season I did make $250 over the course of the season giving advice. Now that ain't squat for money, but sitting in front of someone elses 50" screen, eating free wings, and makin' gas money sure does make Sunday's even more enjoyable
Stewart is a gifted athlete who just isn't suited to play QB in this league. He had one magical year, but isn't an accurate enough passer, or a good enough decision maker, to take a team to the next level. Keep in mind that he had the same coach and system for several years, and still couldn't put it together for 16 consecutive games.
Whoever throws a big money contract at him will not only get hamstrung by the cap, but will still be looking for a QB. Remember, you heard it here first
Parcell's obviously didn't want Smith back, or his loud mouth would have said so. However, this was strictly Jones' call, and while I hate to see it happen to, statistically, the most productive runner of all time, business is business. They players pushed for free agency. The players union blew it when they agreed to this setup, and while players just like Emmitt got paid huge contracts in their salad days, they have to pay the piper when they are old.
He had to go so the team could move forward. Sad thing to see, but a move that needed to be done.
Houston is possible, but just like any other expansion teams' offensive line, they positively sucked! Emmitt had to deal with that last season, and you can be sure he doesn't want to do that again. For me, this rules the Texans out. They need to draft and develope players, so signing Emmitt doesn't make a helluva lota sense. One more thing. Emmitt wants 20k yards. That's the only reason he's still playing. He's got his rings, and his bust ready for Canton. Look for him to sign on a bad team where he'll get the carries, instead of a good team as a backup.
This sure does sound like Carolina to me. Smith in Pittsburgh? Pfftt! They have their guy in Zerowe, and will most likely draft one in the second or third round to take the load off of him since he's unproven as a 300-carry back.
The Broncos are on the hook for Davis' contract no matter if he played again or not. This restructuring just gives them flexibility under the cap. That's all the move was. The odds of Davis playing again are slim. His injuries are of the arthritic kind, so rest and/or surgeries generally make little (ie: no) difference.
One comment about the Jones/Parcells marriage. It'll last, no doubt about it. Parcells will be the Dallas coach as long as he wants to be.
Jones knew his team was in transition after their glory days in the early/mid 90's. He became power hungry, and thought he could do it all his own way. He stuck a puppet in there and pulled the strings. It didn't work, and he's smart enough to realize he needs a MAN in there to do the job. Who better than Parcells? Before people keep on about how their ego's will get in the way, just remember he got a ring with Jimmy Johnson, and got a ring with that bufoon Switzer. He can get a ring with Parcells, who'll get the right people in place, and get the most out of them. (ps: yeah, I'm in Texas, but I despise the Cowboys.)
While we're talkin' shop, how about some juicy rumor mill stuff?
Plummer to the Bronco's is a given.
I don't believe Stewart to the Bears is the move. Stewart wants a starting job, but I really don't think he'll get one. As teams really REALLY break down his game films, they'll see that he's an athlete playing QB, not an athletic quarterback. He's headed to clipboardsVille, which is where he'll spend the rest of his days.
What I think you'll see is Griese ending up in Chicago as a "now" player, with one of the young guns toating the clipboard for a few years. Chicago, at 4-12, picks high, so they'll have their choice of the "other" quarterbacks besides Palmer. He's in Cincy, that's no secret (poor ****in' kid, lol!)
Detroit allready has their QB, so they'll go Charles Rogers as the local guy. Personally, I think Andra Johnson in Miami is gonna be higher on most teams board by the time the draft hits, but when in doubt, take the local kid.
There's two stud linemen in this first round, and if Houston was smart, they'd take one of'em. Of course, if they'd rather pay Carr to sit in a hospital bed, then can go for something else...........
Dallas is next. They desperately need a running back, but there aren't any worthy of a top 15 pick. Look for Dallas to do as they have always done and trade down. Some team is gonna lick their chops trying to get Andra Johnson or the CB out of Kansas St. (Can't remember his name to save my life), and Dallas, for the right price, is willing to dance. I really don't see Dallas drafting a QB. They'll bring in a veteran for the now, and hope Hutchinson developes.
From here, my crystal ball is getting fuzzy
One more thing to mention. People have been down on Chris Simms forever. I happen to think that there are at least two teams that'd take him in the middle of the first round.......if he even lasts that long. He couldn't win the big game, but has everything else that scouts are looking for, including being a good kid. He'll go before that big lummox Ragone, who, IMHO, won't last 3 years in the NFL.
OT, I agree w/ ya' about Simms.
