Admit It. You Missed Him!!
In an attempt to provide an insurance policy should QBs Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, and Marques Tuiasosopo not pan out, the Oakland Raiders have signed Jeff George to a non guaranteed contract. Mr. Run-and-Shoot with a Mullet was last seen coaching his kids youth football team using the very offense that helped make him famous. Apparently, he has been keeping his arm fresh with some former high school and college teammates. Early reviews are that he impressed in his first practice, showing that he still has one of the best arms in the league.
I have always liked George. His arm is amazing. His intensity is great. His attitude is horrendous. And that has killed him. He hasn't played in an NFL game since 2001 and was last seen riding the pine in Chicago in 2004. But Brooks sucks. And the Raiders can't get any worse. I am now rooting for George to win a roster spot and some playing.
I can't wait for the first George, Moss, Porter blow up! Followed by him punching out Shell!!
If Jeff George is coming back, can Jerry Glanville come too???
And in other football news, Donte Stallworth was traded to the Eagles for undersized backup linebacker, Mark Simoneau. John Clayton of ESPN is calling this the equivalent of a fourth round draft pick. Am I the only one who would rather have spent a fourth round draft pick, or equivalent player, on Stallworth than trading for Lelie? Stallworth played for a crappy team and had 70 catches last year. He is a proven commodity (with a bad QB), just as big a deep threat, and is also a free agent at year's end. I still think Atlanta could have gotten more.
posted by gtspearchucker @ 29.8.06
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5 Comments:
I agree that Lelie is not worth Rick Ross aka TJ Duckett. I would have liked to see the Falcons get a 3rd receiver with lower cost and less baggage like a stallworth. Though after seeing Jerious Norwood on Saturday, maybe the Falcons wont miss Rick Ross.
This fucking thing just erased my comment!
So here it is again.
I firmly believe that TJ "Prance and Dance" Duckett will not be missed. I also believe that Jerius will be evenly splitting time if not starting by the 2nd half of the season.
As for Stallworth, his trade was for Simoneau AND a 4th round draft pick. We would have had to shell out more than just TJ for him (who knows how much more depending on how the numbers would have worked out). I can see why everyone is skeptical of Lelie, but why does everyone think TJ is so valuable all of a sudden.
cause everyday he's Hustlin'
I don't think TJ was a great player. But a fairly young power back with success should get you more than a overrated outcast of a receiver.
I also don't think TJ will be missed. And I REALLY hope Lelie has a great season.
The number three receiver in the Falcons offense is essentially the number five receiving option on almost all of their plays when Vick is behind center. TJ could have netted the team help on defense, which was their greater need.
Putting pressure on Vick to hit receivers downfield has yet to work. Keeping the score close and letting Vick create and bust a broken play has worked. If Atlanta doesn't stop the run in their division, then their chances of winning are going to drop.
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