Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal

Lady Brave · 03-08-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

At least he said the right thing here and didn't try to blast the Skins

Interesting, considering Cerrato was very candid about the reasons why they let Lloyd go.

For those that missed it, here's what Cerrato had to say about Lloyd's release on Riggins radio show last week...

Vinny: "It was everyone's decision. Acutally, I think it was Brandon's decision. I don't think he likes football. I don't think he liked playing. I don't think he liked practicing. He had too many excuses for everything. So, I think our decision was the wrong decision when we signed him. It was the right idea to have the Santana, Antwan and another big receiver... it was the right thinking, but it was the wrong guy. We've got an outstanding locker room and to me, what happens when you've got a good locker room and a bad guy, the locker room runs him out."

John: "Do you think he's pretty much done, Vinny? Do you think he'll get another chance somewhere else?"

Vinny: "He's a talented guy. Somebody will probably give him a chance. I wish the best for him. It didn't work here because, I think, he didn't let it work. He didn't buy into "team" and he didn't buy into the Redskins. He bought into "Brandon", not the Redskins."

Adios Lloyd. Grow up and man up. If you do that, you might just have a shot in this league.

That Guy · 03-07-2008, 08:50 PM

i rather players play well to the end of their contracts and talk mad crap (pierce) than cost a f-ton of money and play like crap.

of course he didn't badmouth the skins; they gave him over 10million he didn't deserve.

skinsfanzg18 · 03-07-2008, 08:55 PM

honestly i think lloyd will be productive.

Dirtbag59 · 03-07-2008, 09:01 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen! Introducing the type of player that gets signed to the Veteran Minimum below the age of 30! The great master of circus catches BRANDON...LLOYD!

Dirtbag59 · 03-07-2008, 09:14 PM

I Love FIFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

skinsfan69 · 03-07-2008, 09:21 PM

Can someone explain what the hell the Bears are doing this off-season? Are they trying to lose? The Bears could possibly have one of the worst offenses in NFL history next year. Fantasy graveyard!

SKINSnCANES · 03-07-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Can someone explain what the hell the Bears are doing this off-season? Are they trying to lose? The Bears could possibly have one of the worst offenses in NFL history next year. Fantasy graveyard!

They resigned Grossman though, so they are building around their centerpiece

Cap'nChaos47 · 03-07-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Can someone explain what the hell the Bears are doing this off-season? Are they trying to lose? The Bears could possibly have one of the worst offenses in NFL history next year. Fantasy graveyard!

I just got a call... the Bears are flying me in for a workout Monday! I was a stud in high-school, caught 4 passes for 19 yards. BL and I could be a fantastic duo!

SKINSnCANES · 03-07-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cap'nChaos47

I just got a call... the Bears are flying me in for a workout Monday! I was a stud in high-school, caught 4 passes for 19 yards. BL and I could be a fantastic duo!

but you arent coming off of an over priced contract...

drew54 · 03-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Wait, I thought we were going to make Lloyd a June 1 cut?

SKINSnCANES · 03-07-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drew54

Wait, I thought we were going to make Lloyd a June 1 cut?

Are you allowed to designate as June 1 and play for another team before then? must be a courtesy to the player, and a loop hole for the team. Anyone know the rule?

SC Skins Fan · 03-07-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

Are you allowed to designate as June 1 and play for another team before then? must be a courtesy to the player, and a loop hole for the team. Anyone know the rule?

It was changed on the last CBA to give players a better opportunity to catch on with another team. For accounting purposes he stays on the Redskins books until June 1 (and thus the cap hit this year is lessened - and we actually get relief, but get cap hit in 2009) but he is free to sign anywhere else.

SKINSnCANES · 03-07-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

It was changed on the last CBA to give players a better opportunity to catch on with another team. For accounting purposes he stays on the Redskins books until June 1 (and thus the cap hit this year is lessened - and we actually get relief, but get cap hit in 2009) but he is free to sign anywhere else.

makes sense. I hear the next CBA is going to ban cheating...lol

mooby · 03-08-2008, 12:23 AM

I guess the Bears didn't learn from our mistakes completely, they had to learn from us somewhat because they didn't give him a 10 mil signing bonus. Either way though wth are they thinking? Grossman to Lloyd? Really?

Oakland Red · 03-08-2008, 03:37 AM

Though we are understandably disappointed in Lloyd's performance here, I don't think the issue with him was a lack of talent, but his mind set and attitude. He wasn't prepared for the spotlight and the pressure, he reacted poorly, and basically went into a downward spiral. I think he simply lacked maturity. The Redskins gave him every chance, but sometimes people close themselves off and go into a funk that you can't get them out of.

Going back to his old college coach, who has faith in him, may rekindle Lloyd's work ethic, confidence and determination. I think he could have a productive year if things go well.

03-07-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal i rather players play well to the end of their contracts and talk mad crap (pierce) than cost a f-ton of money and play like crap. of course he didn't badmouth the skins; they gave him over 10million he didn't deserve.

03-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
skinsfanzg18 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 31	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal honestly i think lloyd will be productive. __________________ "I just kind of wished and dreamed, and hoped, and you know, fourtunatley--god willingly, I got that chance with the Redskins." -Sean Taylor #21 Hail.

03-07-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal Ladies and Gentlemen! Introducing the type of player that gets signed to the Veteran Minimum below the age of 30! The great master of circus catches BRANDON...LLOYD! __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal *I Love FIFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-07-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,450	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal Can someone explain what the hell the Bears are doing this off-season? Are they trying to lose? The Bears could possibly have one of the worst offenses in NFL history next year. Fantasy graveyard!

03-07-2008, 09:43 PM	#10
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal Wait, I thought we were going to make Lloyd a June 1 cut? __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

03-08-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal I guess the Bears didn't learn from our mistakes completely, they had to learn from us somewhat because they didn't give him a 10 mil signing bonus. Either way though wth are they thinking? Grossman to Lloyd? Really? __________________ Hail to the Football Team

03-08-2008, 03:37 AM	#15
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Bears Sign Brandon Lloyd to One-Year Deal Though we are understandably disappointed in Lloyd's performance here, I don't think the issue with him was a lack of talent, but his mind set and attitude. He wasn't prepared for the spotlight and the pressure, he reacted poorly, and basically went into a downward spiral. I think he simply lacked maturity. The Redskins gave him every chance, but sometimes people close themselves off and go into a funk that you can't get them out of. Going back to his old college coach, who has faith in him, may rekindle Lloyd's work ethic, confidence and determination. I think he could have a productive year if things go well.

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