Hauss Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 There are some who would like to see the Skins sign McAlister--I offer this as a reminder. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/football/nfl/09/20/bc.fbp.lgns.mcalisterbenched.r/ Ravens bench 'franchise player' McAlister Posted: Saturday September 20, 2003 3:41PM; Updated: Saturday September 20, 2003 3:41PM SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- The Baltimore Ravens will be without their "franchise" player for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers. The Ravens on Saturday benched starting cornerback Chris McAlister for Sunday's game due to an unspecified violation of team rules. The Baltimore Sun is reporting that McAlister missed curfew on Thursday night and skipped Friday morning's team meeting. He reported back just as the team was prepared to leave the hotel for practice and was notified by coach Brian Billick that he would not accompany the team for the rest of the weekend. "Chris will do whatever he wants this weekend," Billick told the newspaper. "He and I will reconvene early next week and go from there. We've got a game to play this weekend, and I have a team to orchestrate. Chris will make his plans accordingly and be back to Baltimore on Monday." It is unknown if the Ravens plan to dock McAlister a game check. Trying to avoid Hurricane Isabel, the Ravens flew to the West Coast on Wednesday night. McAlister grew up in Pasadena, California and was seen with his parents on Thursday afternoon. Baltimore will move free safety Gary Baxter to McAlister's cornerback spot and start Will Demps at free safety. Baxter started 14 games at cornerback last season before switching to safety. Designated as a "franchise" player, McAlister, 26, signed a one-year qualifying offer for $5.962 million in the offseason after talks on a long-term agreement broke down. The Ravens have been concerned with McAlister's off-the-field behavior. Last month, he was pulled over for speeding and charged with driving under the influence in Fairfax County, Virginia. In 2000, McAlister was arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges, which were subsequently dropped due to lack of evidence. Known as one of the league's top cover corners, McAlister has been a starter since his rookie campaign in 1999. He is usually given the task of covering the opponent's top receiver. © 2003 SportsTicker Enterprises, LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 If we could get two #1 draft picks for Champ, I would like to see us sign CB Bobby Taylor, who would be much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I don't like McAlister at all. He seems pretty arrogant. Pass. I like Taylor a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Antoine Winfield for me, if not him, Ahmed Plummer please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Originally posted by Hauss We've got a game to play this weekend, and I have a team to orchestrate. Orchestrate? Is that what you call it these days? Billick you arrogant slut you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsanity56 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 at least he was seen with his parents..tell me the last time that happened...i'll still take him or winfield.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan913 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I think I'd have to go with Winfield as well. No other CB lays a hit any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 C Mac may not be a skin but its not a good idea to overpay to keep champ either. Give me a dominant d line instead of a certain shutdown corner anyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Plummer is not good. I've yet to see this kid play well in any Niners game I've viewed. Winfield would be a better choice than Taylor, he's alot younger. Although, this all assuming we can't re-sign Champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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