Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal)

GTripp0012 · 07-20-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Plenty of WRs don't do much until year 3 and even year 4. In fact it probably happens more often than not.

Almost never though if they are getting consistent playing time. 32 NFL games is an eternity, so if a player is active for 30+ games and doesn't have a track record of success, you're probably doing something wrong with development (or wasting time on a bad player). I mean, look at Fred Davis. Are there holes in his game? Sure. Was he a disaster as a rookie? As a pass-receiver, yes. Did he look completely lost when he started getting starts at TE? No, he looked like he knew what he was doing.

With Randle El gone, playing time opportunities should be a lot more plentiful for both Thomas and Kelly, which should be all the opportunity they need to develop into the best players they can be.

Chico23231 · 07-20-2010, 12:46 PM

Im tired of hearing excuses for Thomas and Kelly. You need to wait 3 or 4 years, or playing time, bad oline, etc...Last year everybody was saying we needed these guys to step up, going so far with lofty expectations with predicitions on receptions and yards...these guys have been major disappointments period. Actually the WR position as a whole has been a disappointment for years. TO is absolutely not the answer...trading crazy mulitiple high draft pics for pouty, DUI junkie, wants-to-get-paid WR is not the answer either. There is no other answer but for one of these 2 guys to do something and live up to expectations...or cut them both

SmootSmack · 07-24-2010, 07:43 PM

Terrell to the Rams?

Sources: St. Louis Rams very interested in signing Terrell Owens - ESPN

SBXVII · 07-24-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Terrell to the Rams?

Sources: St. Louis Rams very interested in signing Terrell Owens - ESPN

But.... is T.O. interested in the Rams? the Rams have been one of the teams reported as possibly needing him but I keep hearing that T.O. would not go there cause he wants to go to a team that has a chance to win it all either next yr or in the near future cause he's seeking a ring. Many have written the Rams off due to this but if they are the only team sniffing in his direction I can see him taking the bait.

tryfuhl · 07-25-2010, 01:48 AM

yeah heard they're intensifying talk with T.O. but honestly that's gotta be one of his last considerations.. he'd def rather be with the Bengals, Skins, etc

CultBrennan59 · 07-25-2010, 02:10 AM

I still can't believe Keith Bulluck will be the Giants starting MLB...

SmootSmack · 07-25-2010, 08:13 AM

I believe the Bengals and possibly Redskins top his list...but if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with...which may leave him with the Rams. I think TO, like Brian Westbrook, will wait perhaps until training camp is over to make a decision

SkinzWin · 07-25-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe the Bengals and possibly Redskins top his list...but if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with...which may leave him with the Rams. I think TO, like Brian Westbrook, will wait perhaps until training camp is over to make a decision

And I think that will give Shanny just enough time to change his mind about signing T.O. if he doens't like what he sees with the WRs in camp. Enter dramatic music. dun dun dun....

SBXVII · 07-25-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe the Bengals and possibly Redskins top his list...but if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with...which may leave him with the Rams. I think TO, like Brian Westbrook, will wait perhaps until training camp is over to make a decision

This is exactly how I see it going down. I just have a feeling they both are trying to avoid camps

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 07-25-2010, 11:06 AM

If BW is healthy like he says and if he wants to be successful with a new team shouldnt he at least get to camp and learn the new offense? Whether if he signs here or with any other team.

SBXVII · 07-25-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

If BW is healthy like he says and if he wants to be successful with a new team shouldnt he at least get to camp and learn the new offense? Whether if he signs here or with any other team.

I guess guy hold out for many of reasons, I just think some wait till the first few hard weeks / two a days are over so they don't have to over tax themselves.

sandtrapjack · 07-26-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Terrell to the Rams?

Sources: St. Louis Rams very interested in signing Terrell Owens - ESPN

I heard this and thought, WOW, is this REALLY the VET WR they want chewing on Bradfords rookie ear in the huddle?

MTK · 07-26-2010, 03:26 PM

Rams drop out of T.O. hunt | ProFootballTalk.com

MonkFan4Life · 07-26-2010, 03:33 PM

So we still have a chance !

Dirtbag59 · 07-26-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

So we still have a chance !

Yes, to dodge this bullet.

07-20-2010, 12:46 PM	#137
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,800	re: Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal) Im tired of hearing excuses for Thomas and Kelly. You need to wait 3 or 4 years, or playing time, bad oline, etc...Last year everybody was saying we needed these guys to step up, going so far with lofty expectations with predicitions on receptions and yards...these guys have been major disappointments period. Actually the WR position as a whole has been a disappointment for years. TO is absolutely not the answer...trading crazy mulitiple high draft pics for pouty, DUI junkie, wants-to-get-paid WR is not the answer either. There is no other answer but for one of these 2 guys to do something and live up to expectations...or cut them both __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

07-24-2010, 07:43 PM	#138
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal) Terrell to the Rams? Sources: St. Louis Rams very interested in signing Terrell Owens - ESPN __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-25-2010, 01:48 AM	#140
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	re: Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal) yeah heard they're intensifying talk with T.O. but honestly that's gotta be one of his last considerations.. he'd def rather be with the Bengals, Skins, etc

07-25-2010, 02:10 AM	#141
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07-25-2010, 08:13 AM	#142
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal) I believe the Bengals and possibly Redskins top his list...but if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with...which may leave him with the Rams. I think TO, like Brian Westbrook, will wait perhaps until training camp is over to make a decision __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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