As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown?

Luxorreb · 11-19-2009, 02:24 AM

Supposing you are the new Redskins GM would you go after Ronnie Brown after the season? He's currently in his contract season that officially ended yesterday. It would be foolish for the Dolphins to part with such an amazing player, but the Redskins could pay more. Would you? Should we?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 11-19-2009, 02:38 AM

NO and NO

takethecake · 11-19-2009, 06:21 AM

I'm not sure he's worth what we'd have to pay to get him. And can anyone say torn acl?

DBUCHANON101 · 11-19-2009, 06:38 AM

Brown is a very good back who can do many things but i wouldnt want to pay what it would take to get him.

dmek25 · 11-19-2009, 07:07 AM

no. how old is he? and isn't he injured right now?

Beemnseven · 11-19-2009, 08:28 AM

With a better offensive line, cheaper running backs can thrive. Unless you're talking about Adrian Peterson, you wait until the third round or later to start drafting backs. And you absolutely don't break the bank on a high priced free agent running back.

doughtydoubter · 11-19-2009, 08:45 AM

naaahhh.

CRedskinsRule · 11-19-2009, 08:49 AM

nope

MTK · 11-19-2009, 09:17 AM

He's had some pretty serious injuries and he was just put on IR. Besides that I'd rather look to the draft and not spend big money on a RB, again.

SBXVII · 11-19-2009, 09:21 AM

Uh, is there something wrong with Betts and Rock?

I had to say that. Especially since some think they are the best.

Is there something wrong with Ganther? Obviously we have not seen enough of him to call him Portis's replacement but I was excited to hear he actually blocked well, and ran well. Heard he trucked 2 people? Can we not see if he is the Portis type of back we have needed to replace him and maybe pick up a bruising back to compliment or look for a scat back if Ganther can keep trucking people?

Chico23231 · 11-19-2009, 09:24 AM

Nope, dont want players with injury history

MTK · 11-19-2009, 09:28 AM

I actually wouldn't have a problem at all if we went with Betts as the #1 and Rock as the #2 next year. Neither are long term options though and we need to start thinking about that.

mlmdub130 · 11-19-2009, 09:29 AM

hell yes we should get ronnie brown and then draft tebow, wildcat here we come!!!!!!

sike, no and no

Schneed10 · 11-19-2009, 09:39 AM

We probably can't get him. He falls into the same category as Campbell and Rogers, draftees with 4-5 years of NFL experience. Even though their contracts will be up, the expiring CBA and uncapped season limits their ability to become unrestricted free agents.

Any player with less than 6 years experience remains the exclusive rights of the team that drafted him. So the Dolphins will be the only team who can negotiate with him. He can only leave if the Dolphins decide they don't want him.

Same for the Redskins with Campbell and Rogers. They can't go negotiating with other teams unless we let them.

SBXVII · 11-19-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I actually wouldn't have a problem at all if we went with Betts as the #1 and Rock as the #2 next year. Neither are long term options though and we need to start thinking about that.

I'm eating a lot of crow here, I like what Betts and Rock have done in the last 2 or 3 games when they have been relied upon to move the ball. I especially like them on the field together. If we went rebuild mode I wouldn't have a problem keeping them until we found a viable replacement. Maybe it's Ganther maybe it's not but it would give the team time to aquire someone. In the past I have not liked either Betts or Rock but the good news is they don't have the wear and tear that Portis has and I don't see the need to bring in someone elses broken down backs who have a lot of miles on them.

11-19-2009, 06:21 AM	#3
takethecake Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 36 Posts: 281	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? I'm not sure he's worth what we'd have to pay to get him. And can anyone say torn acl?

11-19-2009, 06:38 AM	#4
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? Brown is a very good back who can do many things but i wouldnt want to pay what it would take to get him. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

11-19-2009, 07:07 AM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? no. how old is he? and isn't he injured right now?

11-19-2009, 08:28 AM	#6
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? With a better offensive line, cheaper running backs can thrive. Unless you're talking about Adrian Peterson, you wait until the third round or later to start drafting backs. And you absolutely don't break the bank on a high priced free agent running back.

11-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#7
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? naaahhh.

11-19-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
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11-19-2009, 02:38 AM	#2
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11-19-2009, 08:49 AM	#8
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,381	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? nope

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? He's had some pretty serious injuries and he was just put on IR. Besides that I'd rather look to the draft and not spend big money on a RB, again. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#10
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? Uh, is there something wrong with Betts and Rock? I had to say that. Especially since some think they are the best. Is there something wrong with Ganther? Obviously we have not seen enough of him to call him Portis's replacement but I was excited to hear he actually blocked well, and ran well. Heard he trucked 2 people? Can we not see if he is the Portis type of back we have needed to replace him and maybe pick up a bruising back to compliment or look for a scat back if Ganther can keep trucking people?

11-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#11
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11-19-2009, 09:28 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? I actually wouldn't have a problem at all if we went with Betts as the #1 and Rock as the #2 next year. Neither are long term options though and we need to start thinking about that. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#13
mlmdub130 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,238	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? hell yes we should get ronnie brown and then draft tebow, wildcat here we come!!!!!! sike, no and no __________________ "I don't think anybody should have regrets, especially me, ... You don't regret what you do in your life. If you do it, you do it for a reason." ST21

11-19-2009, 09:39 AM	#14
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: As the new GM would you go after Ronnie Brown? We probably can't get him. He falls into the same category as Campbell and Rogers, draftees with 4-5 years of NFL experience. Even though their contracts will be up, the expiring CBA and uncapped season limits their ability to become unrestricted free agents. Any player with less than 6 years experience remains the exclusive rights of the team that drafted him. So the Dolphins will be the only team who can negotiate with him. He can only leave if the Dolphins decide they don't want him. Same for the Redskins with Campbell and Rogers. They can't go negotiating with other teams unless we let them. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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