JoeRedskin
03-10-2006, 02:03 PM
Burleson requires only a 3rd rounder and big contract? That would be tempting he had a down year last year but that could have been attributable to a lot of different factors beyond his control (No true no. 1, Daunte sucking butt, switching coordinators, etc.).
Are you sure NB was only tendered at the 3rd level? I could have sworn that I read he got a first round tender.
diehardskin2982
03-10-2006, 02:04 PM
Can you imagine the nightmare they would cause with both Moss, Patten and Lloyd as the recievers. Portis as the back in a Saunders system. thats a spicy meatball!
RiggoRules
03-10-2006, 02:05 PM
I rather go after nate or K Curtis is we're chasing RFAs (both 3rd round pick reqs) than betting the bank on lloyd. you'd be giving up a drafted starter with any of the 3 though, so i rather just get someone else. lloyd isn't good enough to merit that much.
I would have liked ike, but at 5mill per, that's really expensive.
I have to agree, Kevin Curtis over Lloyd. I think we'd get him at a better price and I like his upside better.
SUNRA
03-10-2006, 02:30 PM
If Lloyd had his best year with 47 receptions, 789 yds and 5 TD's with weak calibre of talent in San Francisco, he would double that in Washington. If Brunell starts, Llyod would be the target on third down and the redzone. I agree, he has been inconsistent at times, but what great WR hasn't?
dgack
03-10-2006, 02:35 PM
Curtis > Lloyd any day of the week. The Rams would be crazy to let him get away though. Good lord, if we had Santana and Curtis, that's a crazy fast receiving corps.
RobH4413
03-10-2006, 02:42 PM
man im getting all excited... FA is about 10 hours away!
That Guy
03-10-2006, 02:58 PM
If Lloyd had his best year with 47 receptions, 789 yds and 5 TD's with weak calibre of talent in San Francisco, he would double that in Washington. If Brunell starts, Llyod would be the target on third down and the redzone. I agree, he has been inconsistent at times, but what great WR hasn't?
his production isn't terrible, but his cost of aquisition is. just cause he did well with crap talent around doesn't gaurantee he'll do better here though.
fujita and holdman went from bad teams to good ones and ended up sucking hard and becoming part time players. Though i'd have to agree that 700+ yards from alex smith is a miracle in and of itself.
PWNED
03-10-2006, 03:04 PM
hahah what is it about top 3 QBs that end up sucking ass
EXoffender
03-10-2006, 03:04 PM
Ii can get excited about Lloyd and Witherspoon.
Elfsdad
03-10-2006, 03:24 PM
Burleson requires only a 3rd rounder and big contract? That would be tempting he had a down year last year but that could have been attributable to a lot of different factors beyond his control (No true no. 1, Daunte sucking butt, switching coordinators, etc.).
Are you sure NB was only tendered at the 3rd level? I could have sworn that I read he got a first round tender.
Here's the report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune 3/2:
"The Vikings placed the lowest possible qualifying offer on restricted free agent Nate Burleson on Thursday, giving the receiver a tender that is worth $712,000 and would result in the team getting a draft pick equal to the round in which Burleson was selected (third) if he goes elsewhere."
Everyone (including Nate and his agent) expected the Vikings to tender a bigger qualifying offer. I see the offer as a sign of weakness. They may have cap dollars to burn, but that doesn't mean they want to spend it. Throw some money at him and see if the Vikings match the offer. Remember, Koren Robinson is also an unrestricted free agent for them and if the Vikings want to keep him, they'll have to pony up some serious change. They also have Troy Williamson under contract and I think Marcus Robinson is still around. They might consider Nate to be an expendable if they can't sign him to a lowball deal.