NFL Offseason Thread

[soccer10k]

Time to bump this up again, the Bengals are in more trouble. Linebacker A.J. Nicholson was arrested on Friday for domestic violence, and has now been released by the Bengals. WR Chris Henry tested positive for opiates in a court-ordered drug test recently as well and may now go back to jail.

 

Was he eating poppyseed muffins?

[seanimal]

Time to bump this up again, the Bengals are in more trouble. Linebacker A.J. Nicholson was arrested on Friday for domestic violence, and has now been released by the Bengals. WR Chris Henry tested positive for opiates in a court-ordered drug test recently as well and may now go back to jail.

 

Was he eating poppyseed muffins?

 

Well that should be his defense.

 

"I'm a sucker for lemon poppyseed muffins. 400 of them I eat a day. Betty Crocker."

[soccer10k]

Dolphins finally get Trent Green.

 

Story

[Soul]

Dolphins finally get Trent Green.

 

Story

 

Looks like they pretty much met in the middle, with perhaps KC getting a decent deal if the pick escalates.

 

On a side note, KC is giving an unproven QB the starting job cold. This would send shockwaves through the media if it happened in Chicago, and would probably result in Lovie receiving death threats. But in KC -- not much controversy at all. Different cities have very different takes on what should happen with their football teams.

[B]

Time to bump this up again, the Bengals are in more trouble. Linebacker A.J. Nicholson was arrested on Friday for domestic violence, and has now been released by the Bengals. WR Chris Henry tested positive for opiates in a court-ordered drug test recently as well and may now go back to jail.

 

Was he eating poppyseed muffins?

 

It worked for Elaine.

[dew1679666265]

This is probably not going to surprise anybody at all, but the Dolphins have announced they are going to pursue trading Daunte Culpepper.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2894921

 

The interesting thing is, Daunte is apparently trying to refuse any trade.

 

"They would like to trade me in order to 'get something for me,"' Culpepper, who is his own agent, wrote in an e-mail after meeting with Miami general manager Randy Mueller and first-year coach Cam Cameron. "However, it is my position that I have already been down that road and I am not interested in being traded."

[CubColtPacer]

This is probably not going to surprise anybody at all, but the Dolphins have announced they are going to pursue trading Daunte Culpepper.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2894921

 

The interesting thing is, Daunte is apparently trying to refuse any trade.

 

"They would like to trade me in order to 'get something for me,"' Culpepper, who is his own agent, wrote in an e-mail after meeting with Miami general manager Randy Mueller and first-year coach Cam Cameron. "However, it is my position that I have already been down that road and I am not interested in being traded."

 

Culpepper's career certainly spiraled quickly. Nobody wants him, he doesn't want to be traded, and this is not going to be a good situation.

[dew1679666265]

This is probably not going to surprise anybody at all, but the Dolphins have announced they are going to pursue trading Daunte Culpepper.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2894921

 

The interesting thing is, Daunte is apparently trying to refuse any trade.

 

"They would like to trade me in order to 'get something for me,"' Culpepper, who is his own agent, wrote in an e-mail after meeting with Miami general manager Randy Mueller and first-year coach Cam Cameron. "However, it is my position that I have already been down that road and I am not interested in being traded."

 

Culpepper's career certainly spiraled quickly. Nobody wants him, he doesn't want to be traded, and this is not going to be a good situation.

 

I wonder if they could do better than a 7th rounder if they do trade him? Can't think of anybody desperate for a QB right now off the top of my head.

[CubColtPacer]

This is probably not going to surprise anybody at all, but the Dolphins have announced they are going to pursue trading Daunte Culpepper.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2894921

 

The interesting thing is, Daunte is apparently trying to refuse any trade.

 

"They would like to trade me in order to 'get something for me,"' Culpepper, who is his own agent, wrote in an e-mail after meeting with Miami general manager Randy Mueller and first-year coach Cam Cameron. "However, it is my position that I have already been down that road and I am not interested in being traded."

 

Culpepper's career certainly spiraled quickly. Nobody wants him, he doesn't want to be traded, and this is not going to be a good situation.

 

I wonder if they could do better than a 7th rounder if they do trade him? Can't think of anybody desperate for a QB right now off the top of my head.

 

If Miami wants to get rid of him, I think they'll have to cut him.

[dew1679666265]

This is probably not going to surprise anybody at all, but the Dolphins have announced they are going to pursue trading Daunte Culpepper.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2894921

 

The interesting thing is, Daunte is apparently trying to refuse any trade.

 

"They would like to trade me in order to 'get something for me,"' Culpepper, who is his own agent, wrote in an e-mail after meeting with Miami general manager Randy Mueller and first-year coach Cam Cameron. "However, it is my position that I have already been down that road and I am not interested in being traded."

 

Culpepper's career certainly spiraled quickly. Nobody wants him, he doesn't want to be traded, and this is not going to be a good situation.

 

I wonder if they could do better than a 7th rounder if they do trade him? Can't think of anybody desperate for a QB right now off the top of my head.

 

If Miami wants to get rid of him, I think they'll have to cut him.

 

You may be right my friend. The best they could hope for is somebody who wants a veteran backup and will take a chance for a sixth or seventh.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

From rotoworld,

 

Daunte Culpepper was escorted off the field at Dolphins practice by the team's director of security.

That would indicate Culpepper has likely been traded or released. The most likely destination is Jacksonville, and our friends at FFChamps.com says a trade is coming. They haven't steered us wrong in the past, but we can't get additional confirmation at this time. Any trade would have to wait for Culpepper to pass a physical, so official word may not come for some time.

[dew1679666265]

From rotoworld,

 

Daunte Culpepper was escorted off the field at Dolphins practice by the team's director of security.

That would indicate Culpepper has likely been traded or released. The most likely destination is Jacksonville, and our friends at FFChamps.com says a trade is coming. They haven't steered us wrong in the past, but we can't get additional confirmation at this time. Any trade would have to wait for Culpepper to pass a physical, so official word may not come for some time.

 

Do they actually think Culpepper would be better for them than Leftwich or Garrard? I know Jacksonville has QB issues, but this move just seems to crowd things without solving anything.

[dew1679666265]

The Broncos bolstered their d-line today with someone who is not a former Brown. They acquired DT Jimmy Kennedy from the Rams for a sixth round pick.

 

Kennedy's value has really dropped since he was taken in the first round in 2003.

 

The Broncos also signed the old man, Sam Adams, a few days ago.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2897672

[jersey cubs fan]

From rotoworld,

 

Daunte Culpepper was escorted off the field at Dolphins practice by the team's director of security.

That would indicate Culpepper has likely been traded or released. The most likely destination is Jacksonville, and our friends at FFChamps.com says a trade is coming. They haven't steered us wrong in the past, but we can't get additional confirmation at this time. Any trade would have to wait for Culpepper to pass a physical, so official word may not come for some time.

 

Do they actually think Culpepper would be better for them than Leftwich or Garrard? I know Jacksonville has QB issues, but this move just seems to crowd things without solving anything.

 

I would think he stands a good chance of being better than both.

[dew1679666265]

From rotoworld,

 

Daunte Culpepper was escorted off the field at Dolphins practice by the team's director of security.

That would indicate Culpepper has likely been traded or released. The most likely destination is Jacksonville, and our friends at FFChamps.com says a trade is coming. They haven't steered us wrong in the past, but we can't get additional confirmation at this time. Any trade would have to wait for Culpepper to pass a physical, so official word may not come for some time.

 

Do they actually think Culpepper would be better for them than Leftwich or Garrard? I know Jacksonville has QB issues, but this move just seems to crowd things without solving anything.

 

I would think he stands a good chance of being better than both.

 

Fully healthy I would agree. But there seems to be quite a bit of concern over whether that knee is healthy. I'm not that big a Leftwich or Garrard fan (though I think both are decent), but an injured Culpepper is not an upgrade.

 

Last year's stats (Culpepper injured, Leftwich benched, Garrard starting):

 

Culpepper - 4 games, 60% completion percentage, 6.9 yards/attempt, 2 TDs 3 INT

 

Leftwich - 6 games, 59% completion percentage, 6.3 y/a, 7 TDs 5 INT

 

Garrard - 11 games, 60% completion percentage, 7.2 y/a, 10 TDs 9 INT

 

Fairly similar numbers last year, but what startles me is the TD/INT ratio. Culpepper didn't throw many of either last season, but the year before he had 6 TDs and 12 INTs. Leftwich on the other hand had 15 TDs and 5 INTs.

So, if healthy, Culpepper is an upgrade (not sure how much, but he is). If injured, he's as bad as them and maybe worse. If the Dolphins cut him, there's no reason the Jags shouldn't grab him, but I wouldn't trade anything for him - especially if I had to pay $5.5M for him (which the Jags will have to do in a trade).

[rawaction]

J'Ville likes the brothas!

[jersey cubs fan]

J'Ville likes the brothas!

 

That's only because they don't want to inspire all those southern racists with a white backup.......................

 

 

 

 

 

who was that, Whitlock?

[Exile on Waveland]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

[dew1679666265]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

 

The crazy thing is, all they need is a top-notch QB to become an elite team. They've got the running game (Jones-Drew and Taylor), the receivers (Matt Jones, etc) the line and the defense.

 

I was very afraid when they had the chance to draft Brady Quinn.

[Exile on Waveland]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

 

The crazy thing is, all they need is a top-notch QB to become an elite team. They've got the running game (Jones-Drew and Taylor), the receivers (Matt Jones, etc) the line and the defense.

 

I was very afraid when they had the chance to draft Brady Quinn.

 

Well, then you like their receivers and coaching better than I do.

[dew1679666265]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

 

The crazy thing is, all they need is a top-notch QB to become an elite team. They've got the running game (Jones-Drew and Taylor), the receivers (Matt Jones, etc) the line and the defense.

 

I was very afraid when they had the chance to draft Brady Quinn.

 

Well, then you like their receivers and coaching better than I do.

 

They don't have a lot of depth at receiver, but with a better QB I like Matt Jones, Ernest Wilford and Reggie Williams.

 

As for Del Rio, not the greatest coach out there, but they could do far worse. He may not win them a lot of games, but I don't think he loses many either.

[rawaction]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

 

The crazy thing is, all they need is a top-notch QB to become an elite team. They've got the running game (Jones-Drew and Taylor), the receivers (Matt Jones, etc) the line and the defense.

 

I was very afraid when they had the chance to draft Brady Quinn.

 

I think the QBs would be better w/ better WRs. I don't like that group at all.

[CubColtPacer]

From a guy who watches them several times a year, their problems are the QB's and coaching staff. The WR's aren't special, but they are about average. The line and backs are good, and so is the defense. With their heavy emphasis on the running game though, Jacksonville doesn't have all that many possessions, and the QB's are simply not efficient enough to win consistently.

 

Also, their coaching causes problems because Del Rio lets his players run wild. I don't know how many times I've seen the Jaguars lose games because of 15 yard penalties at the worst time because they can't control their emotions. He also doesn't have the team ready to play every week, which is how the Jaguars can beat Dallas, Pittsburgh, Philadelpia, Giants and Indianapolis and yet lose to Washington, Houston twice, and Buffalo.

[dew1679666265]

lol at Jacksonville. Culpepper, Leftwitch and Gerrard...wow, well if quantity starts defeating quality they may have something.

 

The crazy thing is, all they need is a top-notch QB to become an elite team. They've got the running game (Jones-Drew and Taylor), the receivers (Matt Jones, etc) the line and the defense.

 

I was very afraid when they had the chance to draft Brady Quinn.

 

I think the QBs would be better w/ better WRs. I don't like that group at all.

 

You see, I think the core problem is the QB's and the receivers are actually better than they are able to show. From watching the Jags on a fairly regular basis, the quarterbacks show far too many mental lapses and simply terrible throws to blame the receivers. The Jags' loss to the Titans last year could be solely blamed on David Garrard making terrible throws and decisions - and that's not the only game the QBs, exclusive of the wide receivers, were terrible in.

[dew1679666265]

From a guy who watches them several times a year, their problems are the QB's and coaching staff. The WR's aren't special, but they are about average. The line and backs are good, and so is the defense. With their heavy emphasis on the running game though, Jacksonville doesn't have all that many possessions, and the QB's are simply not efficient enough to win consistently.

 

I think the receivers are a little better than average, but I agree with most of the rest you said.

 

Also, their coaching causes problems because Del Rio lets his players run wild. I don't know how many times I've seen the Jaguars lose games because of 15 yard penalties at the worst time because they can't control their emotions. He also doesn't have the team ready to play every week, which is how the Jaguars can beat Dallas, Pittsburgh, Philadelpia, Giants and Indianapolis and yet lose to Washington, Houston twice, and Buffalo.

 

Del Rio does tend to let his players run a little wild and they seem undisciplined, which did cost them some over the course of the year. They could certainly do better for a coach, but they could also do far, far worse.