Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere

MTK · 02-23-2007, 11:45 AM

ESPN.com - NFL - Dillon seeks release from Pats, may play elsewhere

Corey Dillon's long-term football future is in question. But his short-term future is apparently not with the New England Patriots.

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-23-2007, 12:38 PM

I feel like he's going to retire rather than try to break in with a new team. It seems like his agent is implying that he doesn't want to be a backup or split carries with anyone, but that seems unrealistic. Most teams are starting to split carries more than ever and the exceptions are teams with really good Pro-bowl caliber backs, which Dillon probably is not anymore.
He had a great career and he got his ring, I'd say he calls it quits unless someone pulls up to his house with a dumptruck filled with cash.

dmek25 · 02-23-2007, 12:41 PM

according to sportscenter, dillion is about to retire

Hog1 · 02-23-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

according to sportscenter, dillion is about to retire

I heard that to. As some sportscaster pointed out however, Dillion apparently stated he was waiting for his release from the team to do so. The sports guy pointed out, when you retire, that you just retire. You don't need anything from the team. He also suggested that Dillion is looking to be an everydown back for someone. Who knows?

JoeRedskin · 02-23-2007, 01:09 PM

True enough that when you retire, you retire. BUT unless the Patriots release him, they will still own his rights for the next two (it might be three) years. Thus, if retires now but decides he wants to come back later, he can only play for the Patriots. If they release him before he retires, then he can decide the if, when and where of his possible return.

Whether they release him or he retires the cap hit to the Patriots is the same.

jdlea · 02-23-2007, 04:15 PM

ESPNEWS just said that he will talk to other teams about playing. He apparently was unhappy about sharing carries with Lawrence Maroney. He's no spring chicken so it's hard for me to understand why he wouldn't welcome the opportunity to split the load. He apparently thinks he's still a #1 back, if he is, more power to him, but I disagree. Dude's been in the league for 10 years and both teams, the Bengals and Pats have run him to death. I hope it works out for him.

dmek25 · 02-23-2007, 04:17 PM

too old to be productive. and probably wants too much money

itvnetop · 02-23-2007, 05:42 PM

I think Michael Smith on ESPN reported that the Pats may have asked him to take a pay cut- he was set to earn 4.5 next season, but they felt his role wouldn't justify that number.

So you see why it's not always the player who is in the wrong when it comes to renegotiating? This is like your own job telling you they're going to cut your salary next year b/c they think you'll be producing less, although you'll have the same position with the company. Why is it that the players are always the ones at fault by "not honoring their contracts" if they try to renegotiate, but the teams are blameless if they don't honor the original contract either?

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-23-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I feel like he's going to retire rather than try to break in with a new team. It seems like his agent is implying that he doesn't want to be a backup or split carries with anyone, but that seems unrealistic. Most teams are starting to split carries more than ever and the exceptions are teams with really good Pro-bowl caliber backs, which Dillon probably is not anymore.
He had a great career and he got his ring, I'd say he calls it quits unless someone pulls up to his house with a dumptruck filled with cash.

OH! You mean a la' REDSKINS style, right? With the screwy shit thats going on, I wouldnt be surprised in the least.....

HAHAHAH!!!! 700 posts! Congrats me!

dmek25 · 02-24-2007, 07:53 AM

the pats are setting a dangerous precedent. what happens if someone else comes to them, next season and ask for their release? no they have the union involved in a somewhat simple matter

skinsfan_nn · 02-24-2007, 09:44 AM

Let him retire, or MAKE him stay! Dillon's a BIG BABY

saden1 · 02-25-2007, 06:04 AM

Is Dillon HoF material?

saden1 · 02-25-2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Dillon's a BIG BABY

What do you base that on? If the man isn't happy with is current role he should be allowed to walk. No use in a player that's not happy stick around.

dmek25 · 02-25-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

What do you base that on? If the man isn't happy with is current role he should be allowed to walk. No use in a player that's not happy stick around.

saden, we usually agree. but not in this case. Dillon was happy as a lark when he left cinn. to join the patriots. no one twisted his arm to sign the contract extension. if he isn't happy with his role, how about requesting a trade? letting him walk leaves the patriots without any compensation. and sets a dangerous precedent. to me it seems like every time the going gets rough for him, he starts whining about something. now if he is ready to retire, thats a different story

hooskins · 02-25-2007, 01:41 PM

Please no one say we should sign him....

02-23-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere I feel like he's going to retire rather than try to break in with a new team. It seems like his agent is implying that he doesn't want to be a backup or split carries with anyone, but that seems unrealistic. Most teams are starting to split carries more than ever and the exceptions are teams with really good Pro-bowl caliber backs, which Dillon probably is not anymore. He had a great career and he got his ring, I'd say he calls it quits unless someone pulls up to his house with a dumptruck filled with cash. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

02-23-2007, 12:41 PM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere according to sportscenter, dillion is about to retire __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

02-23-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere True enough that when you retire, you retire. BUT unless the Patriots release him, they will still own his rights for the next two (it might be three) years. Thus, if retires now but decides he wants to come back later, he can only play for the Patriots. If they release him before he retires, then he can decide the if, when and where of his possible return. Whether they release him or he retires the cap hit to the Patriots is the same. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

02-23-2007, 04:15 PM	#6
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere ESPNEWS just said that he will talk to other teams about playing. He apparently was unhappy about sharing carries with Lawrence Maroney. He's no spring chicken so it's hard for me to understand why he wouldn't welcome the opportunity to split the load. He apparently thinks he's still a #1 back, if he is, more power to him, but I disagree. Dude's been in the league for 10 years and both teams, the Bengals and Pats have run him to death. I hope it works out for him.

02-23-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere too old to be productive. and probably wants too much money __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

02-23-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere ESPN.com - NFL - Dillon seeks release from Pats, may play elsewhere Corey Dillon's long-term football future is in question. But his short-term future is apparently not with the New England Patriots. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-23-2007, 05:42 PM	#8
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere I think Michael Smith on ESPN reported that the Pats may have asked him to take a pay cut- he was set to earn 4.5 next season, but they felt his role wouldn't justify that number. So you see why it's not always the player who is in the wrong when it comes to renegotiating? This is like your own job telling you they're going to cut your salary next year b/c they think you'll be producing less, although you'll have the same position with the company. Why is it that the players are always the ones at fault by "not honoring their contracts" if they try to renegotiate, but the teams are blameless if they don't honor the original contract either?

02-24-2007, 07:53 AM	#10
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere the pats are setting a dangerous precedent. what happens if someone else comes to them, next season and ask for their release? no they have the union involved in a somewhat simple matter __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

02-24-2007, 09:44 AM	#11
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere Let him retire, or MAKE him stay! Dillon's a BIG BABY __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

02-25-2007, 06:04 AM	#12
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere Is Dillon HoF material? __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-25-2007, 01:41 PM	#15
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