The Atlanta Falcons Are Not Chasing Elderly Receivers
by Dave Choate on Jun 7, 2011 8:00 AM EDT
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I'm going to elaborate on Jason Kirk's post yesterday, a simple no to the prospect of Plaxico Burress signing with the Atlanta Falcons. I will do so just to drive his point home.
Committed to their (mostly) young receiving corps, the Falcons are not going to sign Terrell Owens. They're not going to sign Plaxico Burress. They're not going to coax Steve Largent out of retirement. They're not going to travel back in time to find a watchmaker with the potential to catch 100 passes. None of that will happen.
The reasons for that are simple. They have a top receiver already in Roddy White, a young potential star in Julio Jones, and capable options ranging from Michael Jenkins to Harry Douglas. Heck, they've even got a potential option in the hulking Brandyn Harvey, should the need arise.
With that many options, most of them under 30, the Falcons have no need to take on an older dude with baggage. Frankly, Owens is a constant headache, and Burress isn't a bad guy, but he is one who is fresh out of prison, made a dumb mistake and may not be in any shape to play in the NFL this season.
No matter how tempting ti might be to take on a guy with a history of past success, that's not what this Falcons team is about. It's about putting together a young, hardworking team that can carry Atlanta to the promised land. We don't need T.O. or Plaxico or anybody else to get there.
That's my final word on the subject.
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AGREED!!!!
We are set at receiver for the next 5 years at least, with the occassional addition every other season or so. We have many other pressing needs way before WR comes up on the list!
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Finally!!
Thank you Dave for putting the very words that have been rattling around in my head every time I see that some veteran WR is “up for grabs and coming to the Falcons”. We have WAY bigger needs elsewhere. The only reason these rumors are even half as entertaining as they are is, well…we really have nothing to do (with respect to football) right now. DAMN LOCKOUT!!
by Joseph K. Houston on Jun 7, 2011 10:26 AM EDT reply actions
I dont see the harm
After seeing how limited the Colts and Rams were last year after all of their receiver injuries, I don’t see the harm in giving Plax a try. If Roddy ever missed significant time, we’d be relying on Jenkins or HD to fill those shoes (which scares the crap out of me). Harvey, Weems, and Meier have very little experience which also scares me. Plax may be on the wrong side of 30, but with his size and physicality, he would demand coverage which would free up other options. I think we have a strong locker room and coaching staff that would keep him in line. Plus I think he’d be well behaved because he’s not dumb and realizes he will be on a short leash with any team.
by leonw92 on Jun 7, 2011 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
You can...
“what if” every position on the roster when it comes to the potential of players getting hurt. Yes, it would absolutely suck if Roddy got hurt and had to miss time but the same could be said about a number of key players.
I see your point…but (and there’s always a “but”) we have bigger, more pressing needs on the defensive side of the ball at the moment. If FA opens up and we fill those needs, and if the money is right, sure adding a veteran at ANY position would help. As far as the names being thrown around…Plax would not be a bad choice. Overall though, I still don’t think we need any WR help at this point .I think we are good even in the event of an injury imo…but that’s just me
by Joseph K. Houston on Jun 7, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Why waste the time?
ATL is deeper at WR than any other position. If Roddy sits out then JJ and MJ have the chance to step up. HD is set to have a season with a fully healed knee. Brandon Harvey and Tim Buckley are trying to make the squad.
As far as Harvey, Weems and Meier lacking experience Burress hasn’t played in two years. How is that less of a concern than guys with little experience? He is no where near game shape at this time. If you’re concerned about an experienced back up WR there are better FA options than Burress.
I am really surprised by the number of people that always want ATL to dredge up these older, problematic players. Especially since ATL hasn’t done that with the current FO. Why waste the effort to keep someone on a “short leash”?
When you look at Michael Vick
In the 2009 season he was very slow compared to 2010 Vick and 2005 VIck. It took him a whole year to get back to speed and he was 28. Plaxico Buress is 34. If he ever can regain his speed, which I doubt he can, it will go just as quickly. There was talk that he was already slowing down in 2008. If we wanted a big, slow, sure handed old receiver we could have just kept Finn.
by Mosugo on Jun 7, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If Roddy is out
Everyone you’ve mentioned in our “deep” WR corps is unproven except Jenkins and that’s not comforting. We have to score points in this league but I agree we need pressure on the QB. Which all depends on what the falcons plan to do with their defensive scheme, because we can’t just rely on four down lineman or three down lineman to get pressure…..it just has not worked.
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
An unproven WR
is just someone that hasn’t had a chance to play. HD is an exception to that comment. If he returns to his 2009 form and Roddy goes down then everyone can shift up a slot and have it covered. A big “if” but achievable.
He's used to double [barreled] coverage
Burress isn’t a bad guy, but he is one who is fresh out of prison
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Added security...
As Falcons fans we all hope HD and Jenkins can have break out years (I’ve always been a loyal Jenkins guy) but I think so many people get caught up in “potential”. I’m not saying he’d be a saviour, but can anyone honestly say they’d be comfortable with Harvey, Weems, or Meier as red zone targets or on the field on a crucial 3rd down play despite how much we like them and want them to succeed? Plax might be rusty, but he does have football knowledge and I doubt he’ll be walking with a cane anytime soon. Sure we’d get some unwanted negative attention but I’d take a motivated, hungry veteran guy over some young guys with no big game experience. Our goal is the Lombardi trophy so if his redzone skills can help us, why not give him a look?
The depth...
is already there though…resources (such as they are) are needed elsewhere. As far as a veteran receiver goes, did I miss something…did we lose T. Gonzales. Roddy gives TG allot of credit for helping him with his past dropping issues of the past. Weems isn’t really in the WR mix, his ST play is to valuable to start throwing him out there on the Offense…2 to 3 plays a game max is all we will see of Weems on the O-side of the ball.
We have the depth and the veteran presents, I can’t think of ANYONE better than TG to mentor our young WR’s…I just don’t see the argument for adding more at this position!!
by Joseph K. Houston on Jun 7, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The security he brings, well perceived security
as he hasn’t been on the field for two years, is NOT worth the trouble. I think I read where Burress had been fined around 50 times by the Giants. Is that what you guys want on the team.
Also, he was shot in the thigh. How is that going to affect his speed? No one knows.
I was just thinking "Red Zone" too
because the Falcons only options down there are Turner or Gonzalez and offensively the offense sometimes seems “clunky” down there. And while I wouldn’t want the Falcons to become the “criminal element” as Chuck Noll used to call the Raiders I’m not certain that a team of choir boys can win.
If we’re not going to build a great defense we’d better be able to overwhelm on offense.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
by FrozenFinger on Jun 7, 2011 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Well.......
If we’re not going to build a great defense we’d better be able to overwhelm on offense.
Can’t disagree with you there…but who says we don’t have that already??
by Joseph K. Houston on Jun 7, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions
Look at what makes Pats, Saints, and Packers
so scary: they all have elite QB’s with ALOT of weapons/options in the passing game so defenses are often left guessing who will get the ball. Just think how dangerous we’d be in the red zone with Julio, Plax, and Jenkins up against a tiny corner. Not to mention Roddy’s strength and Gonzo’s sure handedness. That would be tough for any team to defend. I’m in the minority who think our D will be fine. Despite the ONE horrible game against the Pack, they showed up all year…
by leonw92 on Jun 7, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Again rec’d, you’re on a roll.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
Rec a post doesn't make it accurate.
Plax is not an upgrade at this point. 34 and been out for two years. Nothing but trouble off the field.
by mwalex on Jun 7, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just think how dangerous we’d be in the red zone with Julio, Plax, and Jenkins up against a tiny corner. Not to mention Roddy’s strength and Gonzo’s sure handedness. That would be tough for any team to defend.
That alone deserves to be rec’d, stop hating.
Oh, correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the gun charge the only off field issue Plax has had in his career? How many professional athletes do you think carry guns? How many get caught? It’s just like when you were in school and you weren’t supposed to have gum, how many kids still chewed gum? How many got caught?
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
No it isn't
He was fined numerous times by the Giants.
isn’t the gun charge the only off field issue
HA. No, not even close. Are you forgetting the fact that Pittsburgh had no interest in resigning him despite being an up-and-coming star? Why do you think that was?
If you need more proof, just check out the ‘Legal Troubles’ section on his wikipedia page.
by KMarch on Jun 7, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
To KMarch
Has Burress missed time due to any other off field issues besides the gun charge? He was fined for offenses on the field, so how is he nothing but trouble off the field?
Domestic disturbances: never charged for domestic violence, the law says we can’t even disturb our own home these days.
Civil lawsuits: he failed to hold down his end of a deal, how many times have you and I done that or know someone who has done that? I own my own business, I can’t count how many times that’s been done to me. That doesn’t make him a bad person.
Driving Violations: Wow this guy is a very bad person! How dare he speed, change lanes improperly, display his tag improperly, and worst of all have his windows tinted too dark? Bad, bad Plaxico!!!!!
Looking at his wikpedia page, he’s gotten in trouble for doing things most people do on a daily basis and still show up for church on Sunday mornings. He’s ok in my book.
And the statement about why the Steeler’s elected not to resign him is a non-point because nobody knows but the Steelers and Plaxico. Why did the Cavaliers (who had the money) elect not match or beat the Heat’s offer for Lebron? Who knows, who cares, all I can say is that decision by the Cavs doesn’t make Lebron a bad person.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
You called me a hater
Well you’re looking like a Plax lover at this point. Regradless of how many points people make about why NOT to bring that bum to ATL you blow them off. You’ll find that there are fans that don’t want to deal with players like Burress not do they want to see the team waste resources dealing with players like Burress.
“Looking at his wikpedia page, he’s gotten in trouble for doing things most people do on a daily basis and still show up for church on Sunday mornings. He’s ok in my book.” That is a cop out.
How is that a cop out? I don’t know the rules about how religion should be used on here but do you think it was a cop out when Jesus said “He that is without sin cast the first stone”?
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
I am not getting into a religious debate
The cop out comment was your justifying how it would be fine to sign Burress because he did nothing that many other haven’t done. That IS NOT the point. It is a pattern of problematic behavior in many facets of his life.
If PIT, of all teams, walked away from his that should be a message.
If PIT, of all teams, walked away from his that should be a message.
Again this means nothing, because one can only speculate why they didn’t choose to bring him back. Why did the Falcons elect not to bring Eric Metcalf or Deion Sanders back when they were in their contract year? Some decisions made from the front office are tough decision they have to make for the future of the franchise, that’s all I think that decision not to retain Burress was.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
My point was that
if they keep on holding on to Roethlisburger (sp) and let Plax walk that says hwo they feel about Plax.
If anything, them holding on to Big Ben should tell you the decision to let Burress walk had nothing to do with his character. If they really wanted him out, they would have traded him before his contract ever expired.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
That tells you nothing of the kind.
That is the way you interpret the situation. Which is fine with me.
There’s really other way I could interpret it because I haven’t heard any explanation as to why or why not from the Steelers.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
I respect that.
I view is as Plax being too much of a problem for them. It’s just a matter of perspective.
For me, it's less character...
…he’s done some dumb things. One very, very dumb thing. But he’s also 34 years old and hasn’t played in the NFL in a long time. I doubt he’s going to be ready to play in time for the season.
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Plax is a reciever, his job is to block on run plays, get open and catch the ball. Besides learning the plays why wouldn’t he be ready? He didn’t blow his leg off.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
He will need time to get back into NFL shape
At 34 that will take even longer. Considering the lockout and his publicised motivation issues it’s not a stretch to suggest he would be out of shape at the start of the season. It seems like you can only see the positives with Burress and not even acknowledge the many negatives. Here’s another one. He has never been a pro bowler or an all pro. Even at his peak he wasn’t that great.
I basically echo Mosugo
It’s very difficult to stay in game shape when you’re stuck in prison. I just don’t see how Plax, who may or may not be in game shape, fits on this depth chart.
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remember vick?
his first year back, he looked horrible. But by the 2nd year, he got back into football shape and was great. Plax will be the same. this year he won’t be that much help to a team until midseason probably. Then he’ll be back in football gameshape and up to gamespeed and ONLY THEN will anyone truly kno what they got in him. BUT WE DONT NEED HIM!! WE HAVE OTHER HIGHER PRIORITY FA NEEDS!!
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Seriously?
You said off-field issue, I provided you with those. Write them off; it really doesn’t concern me b/c I know we’ll never see him in a Falcons uni.
As far as the LeBron comment…really? Did you pay attention to anything that happened with that last summer?
by KMarch on Jun 7, 2011 2:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes I did pay attention to waht happened with the situation with Lebron that’s how I know the Cavs had the money to retain him if they wanted to.
it really doesn’t concern me b/c I know we’ll never see him in a Falcons uni.
There’s nothing more true than that comment, I must agree.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
The Cavs definitely wanted to
It was LeBron’s choice to go to MIA…
What is in the water today?
by KMarch on Jun 7, 2011 2:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rec a post doesn’t make it accurate.
Either a) you’re telling me how to use the recommend function on here (because obviously I’m not doing it right), or b) you’re hating on the comment I rec’d. You re-read that comment and tell me which one it sounds like to you, because it sounded like hating to me.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
Yeah I am a hater
but not of Burress. More of a hater than people want ATL to sign guys like TO, Burress, Moss and Chad Johnson that are not worth the trouble. Players that are nothing but a blight to their teams and regardless of their talent level it’s overshadowed by their distractions.
Correct me if I'm wrong,
Babs has had run ins with the law but who in here doesn’t consider him a true Falcon? I’m not saying Plax is gonna be a starter (if signed), but if the team uses him situationally what harm can it do? I consider the Pats a classy organization. They saw the “bigger” picture by signing guys like Moss and Corey Dillon because they knew they would help the team despite their off the field stuff, why can’t ATL explore that option?
by leonw92 on Jun 7, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Again you hit the nail on the head.
I was just about to make that point about what seems like Babineaux’s yearly run in with the law. Very well said.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
How is that even the same!!??
Babs does not have a yearly run in with the law. That is an incorrect statement trying to justify a marginal position.
Babineaux has had several drug charges, even served a suspension for one of his charges. He was charged for attempt to distribute and also animal cruelty (something about him killing a pitbull or fighting a pitbull, I don’t remember).
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
I think Babs had one interaction with the law
not the laundry list that PLax has. How can you compare the two? It is not an apple and apple comparison.
What harm can it do? It can have a huge adverse effect on team chemistry. Why sign a kid like JJ and then bring on an influence like Plax? That makes less than zero sense
how about...
Plax using his story to show the young guys how bad dcisions can cost you and take you away from the game…FYI, Babs has been in trouble and/or in the news fr animal cruelty and weed.
You want ATL to pick up a role model?
How about them signing McGruff the crime dog instead? He doesn’t have a bullet wound in his thigh.
I know Babs history and you can’t even compare him to Plax.
by mwalex on Jun 7, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not saying they are alike...
but like NE, I think ATL can handle the extra attention or scrutiny because they see the big picture. Babs’ run-ins weren’t as big, but they were distarctions. The team knew that he was a contributor so of course they weren’t gonna turn their back on him.
Babineux has had 2 run ins with the law
One for animal cruelty that was dismissed as it emerged that he killed a pit bull that was attacking his son. You defend Burress for not paying his bills and domestic disturbances but can’t defend Babineux for defending his son’s life. The other was a misdemeanour for possession of marijuana.
I never defended Plax
just saying that if he can help us, why not give him a look? I know Babs’ animal cruelty charge was dropped, that why I said “and/or in the news”
Why even risk it
for a 34 year old WR that hasn’t been on a field four two year, has been a perpetual problem and at best would be the #4 WR on the team? It makes no sense guys. The upside potential isn’t there.
His size and ability to still get open is the upside, do you remember how well Muhsim Mohammed played for the Panthers even at a very old age? Mohammed possessed good size, good hands, and a the know-how younger recievers work very hard to one day get. Whoever signs Plaxico could have a very good reciever for at least three or four more years, thanks to his unfortunate time off. It would be a solidifying move for Eagles, who have two blazing fast recievers who are sometimes lost when they see they can’t just run by a defender.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
couldn't have said it better
because we can all remember Mohammed going bananas in that one game against us a few seasons ago, despite his ancient status.
Muhammad's very old age
Muhsin played til he was 36. Plax will be 34 when/if the season starts. That’s a 34 that hasn’t been in football shape since 2008 (which even that year he was struggling).
Not to mention Plax has never been a probowler or all-pro like Moose.
What’s next?
Plax is not Mohammed
No one, let me say that again, NO ONE knows what Plax has left after sustanining and upper thigh wound and sitting for two years. That is so lost on you two.
Someone, let me say that again, SOMEONE will give him a shot at redemption and he will make the best of it. You sound like the same people who wrote Vick off. “The speed of the game has changed too much in two years”, they said. Vick has to do alot more as a quarterback than Plax would have to do as a reciever, Plax isn’t reading defenses, calling audibles, and having to know where the rest of the 11 players on offense are on every single play. All Plax has to do is do what he’s done his whole career, get open and catch the freaking ball. Vick proved to us all, once a professional always a professional. If you sat down and for two years you didn’t get up and walk would you forget how to walk? Let’s not write this guy off because he was locked up for two years, he’s going to be fine where ever he lands.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
You do understand that Vick
is 6 years younger than Burress and a better athlete. Vick had a higher potential for getting back into game shape.
So based on your commnet “someone will give him a shot a redemption” that it should automatically be ATL? When did ATL become the home for wayward players? Especially ones it doesn’t need.
I wish Plax the best but not in ATL.
Actually yes
People who come out of comas after extended of periods of time actually do forget how to walk. You lose the muscle memory. What a poor example. You proved the other side of the argument.
Here’s two NFL proffessionals opinions
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/06/07/Burress/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0
Both of them say he’s not making it. I guess he has to do more than “get open and catch the freaking ball”. What a surprise, being an NFL receiver can’t be summed up in one sentence. Also NFL receivers do have to read defenses. They have to see the same thing the QB is seeing. A lot of NFL routes these days are option routes, which require the receiver to read the defense. How can you just definitively predict that “he will make the best of it”. Your opinion is not fact.
You must be seriously lacking something in life because its so obvious you long for attention.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
Amateur physco analysis
The last resort of someone with no argument. My comment about someone being in a coma and losing muscle memory was in response to you saying “If you sat down and for two years you didn’t get up and walk would you forget how to walk?”
response to you saying "If you sat down and for two years you didn’t get up and walk would you forget how to walk?"
Exactly! I never said if you went in a coma for two years, stop putting words in my mouth!
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
The point still holds
You would have a great deal of trouble walking if you sat down for 2 years. However as no one has ever done that (to my knowledge) I used the coma as an example. Do you understand?
I understand if you were in a coma and you come to you’re not just going to jump up and run out of the door. I don’t understand how or why you twisted what I said. I didn’t think that part of my comment would draw that much attention or have to be further discussed.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
I didn't twist it
It was an analogy on muscle memory. Never mind.
MWALEX
Go back and read all of my comments and tell me where I ever said I wanted him to be in Atlanta. I never said that, I was just saying he’s not a bad person, he deserve a chance at redemption, and that once he gets that chance he’ll make the best of it.
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
What? Huh?
I thought I was out of this one. Okay. If you aren’t pushing him to be in ATL then why are you going on and on and on in defense of him? You seem to have a very different opinion on the impact he’ll have this year. We’ll see. I’m comfortable in saying he won’t be a Falcon. Why not? The FO doesn’t pick up that kind of player.
I was responding to...
So based on your commnet "someone will give him a shot a redemption" that it should automatically be ATL?
"In a dog eat dog world, you must have the mentality of a Pit Bull." -Phil Jackson
The difference is that Muhsin Muhammed was a hard worker
Plaxico Burress is a known slacker. The only skill players who play well into their late 30s are guys who have kept in top physical condition throughout their careers. Guys like Tony Gonzalez and Terrell Owens. Plaxico Burress is not one of those guys. And I don’t see how being in prison would extend his career. He’s not a running back, avoiding hits won’t help him. He will take a year to get back to full speed if he ever does. I doubt he ever does.
I too...
think we have a good defense and people don’t give it the credit it deserves (myself included), with you 100% there. But, I would love to see a pass rushing DE brought in, we did get “lucky” on a few games last year and I would like to eliminate that “luck” factor a little…plus the nail biting is killing my teeth.
by Joseph K. Houston on Jun 7, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
The defense is solid and can only improve because they are so young.
by tweaking I mean
another quality DE and a mean hard hitting linebacker.
I heard a rumor today.
The Falcons were interested in Steve Largent. Anyone hear of this? I like the idea of…
What?
They’re not going to coax Steve Largent out of retirement.
Well, crap. Way to burst the bubble, Dave.
"Insert witty and/or funny quote here" ~ The Person Who Spoketh Said Quote.
by Jman781 on Jun 7, 2011 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Well played
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Don't underestimate motivation...
If my math is correct, T.O. is older than Plax. T.O heard all the football experts and fantasy football columnists talk about how he was old and slow. He ended up being one of the few bright spots on a HORRIBLE Cincy team because he wanted to prove he could still play in this league. Plax has had 2 yrs to ponder and appreciate what he lost. I’m sure he too has heard the naysayers for 2 yrs and is foaming at the mouth to prove them wrong. If I’m a coach or GM, I’d take a chance on just that alone. Its not like signing him is gonna break the bank.
I hear what you're saying but
White, Julio, Jenkins, HD, and TG should be able to get the job done. Plus, there’s no way that the falcons are going after a 34 year old receiver. If they didn’t go after TO they’re not going after Plaxico.
could this be Plax?
He just started his account today to comment on this post, apparently. You’re trying to convince the wrong people, Plax. You need to talk to TD, we have no power here.
by KMarch on Jun 7, 2011 2:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The difference is that TO
Has a reputation for keeping himself in top physical condition. He is an athletic freak. Plaxico has a reputation as a slacker and has spent 2 years in jail.
maybe if we had other recievers who were small but
he would be a waste of money. We dont need to get a bunch of the same type of recievers. Its the same resason we dont have 4 big, bruising backs. We have a big one (turner), a quick one (rodgers) and a sort of in between one (Snelling). Him, Julio, and Jenkins are posesions recievers
Jerry Rice!
"My parents do a lot of things behind the scenes that go unnoticed"- Cam Newton, Heisman acceptance speech.
GOOD
Plus we can’t afford to pour more money into that one position.
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