Peter King's view on the Briggs deal

MTK · 04-04-2007, 03:51 PM

Yes, another Briggs thread. You know you love it.

SI.com - Writers - Draft gorge (cont.) - Tuesday April 3, 2007 4:24PM

Here's my view of the deal: You're right -- the Redskins don't have a crying need at linebacker, and I don't expect them to make a trade, swapping the sixth pick in the first round and either MacIntosh or Lemar Marshall for Briggs and the 31st pick in the draft. But I think you need to realize why the Redskins would ponder this move. The one thing you must remember is that Lance Briggs is an excellent football player, one of the five or six best linebackers in football. Last fall, watching the Bears, I saw how they used Briggs and Urlacher interchangeably at both middle and outside linebacker, and Briggs was every bit the factor in many of their big games that Urlacher was. He can take on guards in the hole and he can play side to side as well as almost any linebacker playing today. I think he's worth the big money. If I were the Redskins, I would certainly trade my sixth pick for Briggs and the 31st, but throwing in the good linebacker would kill the deal for me. I hope for your sake the deal in its current permutation doesn't get done.

12thMan · 04-04-2007, 03:54 PM

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

MTK · 04-04-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

He basically does address a) by saying Briggs and Urlacher are interchangeable, as for b) that pretty much goes for any LB in this league.

Show me a star LB and chances are he has a pretty good DL in front of him.

Dirtbag59 · 04-04-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He basically does address a) by saying Briggs and Urlacher are interchangeable, as for b) that pretty much goes for any LB in this league.

Show me a star LB and chances are he has a pretty good DL in front of him.

Alright I'll play devils advocate. DeMeco Ryans.........DeMeco Ryans...Damnit.

skinsfan_nn · 04-04-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He basically does address a) by saying Briggs and Urlacher are interchangeable, as for b) that pretty much goes for any LB in this league.

Show me a star LB and chances are he has a pretty good DL in front of him.

Yep. Now I'm off to go start another LB thread.......TRADE DOWN!

RMSkins · 04-04-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

Honestly I think Urlacher is overrated, and I believe Briggs is better than Urlacher, but still we don't need him.

12thMan · 04-04-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RMSkins

Honestly I think Urlacher is overrated, and I believe Briggs is better than Urlacher, but still we don't need him.

I think they play well together actually. But I'll say it again, unless Briggs is the top two or three at that position, then we have no business trading for this guy.

Pocket$ $traight · 04-04-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think they play well together actually. But I'll say it again, unless Briggs is the top two or three at that position, then we have no business trading for this guy.

King seems to think that Briggs is that good.

FRPLG · 04-04-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

Vice versa could be true. Maybe Briggs is the one bringing BU's game up. I am more concerned about them being system LBs more than anything. One good LB doesn't make another but only so much better.

12thMan · 04-04-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Vice versa could be true. Maybe Briggs is the one bringing BU's game up. I am more concerned about them being system LBs more than anything. One good LB doesn't make another but only so much better.

You're right, it could be the other way around. I'm just not convinced that the Briggs we know of in Chicago can light it up here in D.C.

Pocket$ $traight · 04-04-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

I have heard this argument one hundred times.

Urlacher also has Briggs next to him. That theory goes both ways. Urlacher is not Ray Lewis or Lawrence Taylor. He has definitely benefitted from having a great line and a pro-bowler next to him. I don't buy that Briggs is good only because Urlacher is next to him.

The Chicago D is good because they have studs everywhere, not just because of an over-hyped MLB.

SmootSmack · 04-04-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I have heard this argument one hundred times.

Urlacher also has Briggs next to him. That theory goes both ways. Urlacher is not Ray Lewis or Lawrence Taylor. He has definitely benefitted from having a great line and a pro-bowler next to him. I don't buy that Briggs is good only because Urlacher is next to him.

The Chicago D is good because they have studs everywhere, not just because of an over-hyped MLB.

I agree 100%

RedskinPete · 04-06-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

A helluva line? I saw that line get run over by a Colt running game that by far is not the best in the NFL in the Super Bowl!

MonkFan4Life · 04-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Well to play devil's advocate the year Urlacher was hurt Briggs did have a pretty good season.

Counter-Tre · 04-04-2007, 04:17 PM

I can't believe I'm going to agree with the a-hole that constantly denies Monk admission into the hall, but I think he's right on.

04-04-2007, 03:51 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,462	Peter King's view on the Briggs deal Yes, another Briggs thread. You know you love it. SI.com - Writers - Draft gorge (cont.) - Tuesday April 3, 2007 4:24PM Here's my view of the deal: You're right -- the Redskins don't have a crying need at linebacker, and I don't expect them to make a trade, swapping the sixth pick in the first round and either MacIntosh or Lemar Marshall for Briggs and the 31st pick in the draft. But I think you need to realize why the Redskins would ponder this move. The one thing you must remember is that Lance Briggs is an excellent football player, one of the five or six best linebackers in football. Last fall, watching the Bears, I saw how they used Briggs and Urlacher interchangeably at both middle and outside linebacker, and Briggs was every bit the factor in many of their big games that Urlacher was. He can take on guards in the hole and he can play side to side as well as almost any linebacker playing today. I think he's worth the big money. If I were the Redskins, I would certainly trade my sixth pick for Briggs and the 31st, but throwing in the good linebacker would kill the deal for me. I hope for your sake the deal in its current permutation doesn't get done. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-04-2007, 03:54 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Peter King's view on the Briggs deal King failed to point out that Briggs a) has Urlacher playing beside him and b) he had one helluva defensive line in front of him.

04-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#14
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: Peter King's view on the Briggs deal Well to play devil's advocate the year Urlacher was hurt Briggs did have a pretty good season. __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

04-04-2007, 04:17 PM	#15
Counter-Tre Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Venice Beach, CA Age: 52 Posts: 345	Re: Peter King's view on the Briggs deal I can't believe I'm going to agree with the a-hole that constantly denies Monk admission into the hall, but I think he's right on.

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