bubba9497 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Plaxico Burress The Kansas City Star speculates that the Chiefs may trade back-up running back Larry Johnson to the Steelers for wide receiver Plaxico Burress. The Steelers are looking to upgrade their running back corps. The trading period begins March 3, which coincides with the beginning of free agency. Duce Staley Bears, cowboys, Raiders, Buccaneers, Lions, Steelers, Redskins The Chicago Sun-Times indicates that the Bears may be interested in soon-to-be free agent running back Duce Staley for their new offense. The Bears' new offensive coordinator, Terry Shea, formerly with the Chiefs, plans to pass 60 percent on first downs, use draws and misdirection plays in the backfield and feature a wide-open, spread offensive attack in the air. Staley would fit this scheme better than current starter Anthony Thomas. Staley, who held out for four weeks last summer, has said he won't return to the Eagles next season. He will be an unrestricted free agent and will look for a team for which he'll be a starter. Other teams that may be looking for a starting running back are Dallas, Detroit, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Washington. Mark Brunell Buccaneers, Dolphins Miami may be interested in signing Mark Brunell, who is expected to be released, according to the Miami Herald. The veteran could also land in Tampa Bay to compete with incumbent Brad Johnson for the starting quarterback job, reports the Tampa Tribune. Brunell, though, only wants to join a team as its starter. http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/rumorcentral?sport=nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHT FOR D.C. Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 That trade between Pittsburgh and KC is an interesting one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Wow.... the steelers giving up on Burress.... seems abit premature. Maddox quit throwing him the ball... but until then... he was dominating opposing cornerbacks with his height and speed. Larry Johnson is someone I thought about in Burgandy and Gold. He's a power back with enough speed to break free, and he's got good hands from a receiver point of view. Maybe a Rod Gardner for Larry Johnson should be floated around in KC. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet06 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Gardner for Johnson would be a good trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 That Plaxico trade is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. If the steeler want to get rid of him I say we offer them all our RB's for him and see if they go for it. Plaxico is good sometimes very good. Our backs are bad sometimes very bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown 43 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 How about Anthony Thomas for the Skins? He seems like a Gibbs kinda back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Heck, I would trade Rod Gardner for Plaxico and then sign Staley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Larry Johnson and Anthony Thomas are intriguing, but we need a proven back. I'd rather stick with Betts than give up something for Johnson or Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinker Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Hey guys, don't be too quick to trade Gardner. I'm not exactly in love with him either. Last year was a big step back for him over 2002 (but then again - who did have a good year on the offense except Coles?) We may not be as deep at wr as you think: Obviously we are set at #1 with Coles; McCants and P Johnson are unsigned; Jacobs - who knows?; Russell - perhaps has one last chance to show he can play. That lineup doesn't really lend itself to considering Gardner a throw away player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 thinker, Besides, Gardner is the BEST QB on our roster :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankRizzo Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 gee, you left out the fact that they had Corey Dillon listed too :laugh: Corey Dillon Redskins, Cowboys, Raiders, Buccaneers Jan. 21 - The Bucs and Cowboys are reportedly attempting to trade for Corey Dillon, who is not expected to return to the Bengals. An NFL executive told the Tampa Tribune that it may not take more than a third- or fourth-round draft pick to land Dillon. The Redskins and Raiders are also interested. If Dillon is traded, it likely will be before the April 24-25 draft. If the Bengals can't trade him and his high salary ($3.3 million in '04 and $3.8 million in '05), they are expected to cut him after signing restricted free agent Rudi Johnson to a long-term deal. Also Rudi was mentioned :paranoid: Rudi Johnson Bengals, Redskins, Cowboys, Raiders, Buccaneers Jan. 20 - Restricted free agent Rudi Johnson is expected to become the Bengals' No. 1 running back next season, and his agent has entered discussions with Cincinnati on a long-term contract, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Bengals will look for a back-up running back in the draft. Possibilities include Northern Illinois' Michael Turner, Florida State's Greg Jones and Auburn's Brandon Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Just trade Rod Gardener for Larry Johnson We need a good YOUNG RB, not a stop gap RB like Duce Staley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankRizzo Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Originally posted by Cskin Wow.... the steelers giving up on Burress.... seems abit premature. Maddox quit throwing him the ball... but until then... he was dominating opposing cornerbacks with his height and speed. Larry Johnson is someone I thought about in Burgandy and Gold. He's a power back with enough speed to break free, and he's got good hands from a receiver point of view. Maybe a Rod Gardner for Larry Johnson should be floated around in KC. What do you think? I cursed and screamed at that draft for them not drafting Pennington. :shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 Originally posted by TankRizzo gee, you left out the fact that they had Corey Dillon listed too :laugh: Corey Dillon Redskins, Cowboys, Raiders, Buccaneers Jan. 21 - The Bucs and Cowboys are reportedly attempting to trade for Corey Dillon, who is not expected to return to the Bengals. An NFL executive told the Tampa Tribune that it may not take more than a third- or fourth-round draft pick to land Dillon. The Redskins and Raiders are also interested. If Dillon is traded, it likely will be before the April 24-25 draft. If the Bengals can't trade him and his high salary ($3.3 million in '04 and $3.8 million in '05), they are expected to cut him after signing restricted free agent Rudi Johnson to a long-term deal. Also Rudi was mentioned :paranoid: Rudi Johnson Bengals, Redskins, Cowboys, Raiders, Buccaneers Jan. 20 - Restricted free agent Rudi Johnson is expected to become the Bengals' No. 1 running back next season, and his agent has entered discussions with Cincinnati on a long-term contract, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Bengals will look for a back-up running back in the draft. Possibilities include Northern Illinois' Michael Turner, Florida State's Greg Jones and Auburn's Brandon Johnson. Those had already been listed here, I just posted the updated one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankRizzo Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Originally posted by bubba9497 Those had already been listed here, I just posted the updated one I guess the "Jan. 30th" part shoudl have tipped me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Living here in the KC area this last year gave me some scoop on Johnson. Bottomline: All the media here were slammig the pick. Basically he sucks and was picked ONLy to get Preist to the bargaining table and insurance if he didn't recover from thehip injury. Yes Johnson was impressive as a colliegiate athlete but he has NOT impressed as a pro. If that trade happened, KC would get the better of the bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Also, this discussion just jogged my memory. Larry Johnson was recently charged with something... either domestic violence or a DUI/Drug thing. I saw him spell Priest once the last quarter of the year, I thought he hit the hole hard and ran with authority. Of course, you being from KC I have to trust your "scoop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadd Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I don't understand the Steelers. They develope good players and let them go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Originally posted by fish If that trade happened, KC would get the better of the bargain. Agreed. I'm sure Trent Green would be just licking his chops at the prospect of playing with Burress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 How many first round running backs have to come out of Penn State and flop before we realize that they are just not worth taking a chance on? Blair Thomas, Curtis Enis, Ki-Jana Carter I think that's enough to scare me away from Larry Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayumnuttinleft Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Also, How many first round picks are fourt on the depth chart, and inactive for the first 5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Originally posted by Rejuvenated Canadian Hog How many first round running backs have to come out of Penn State and flop before we realize that they are just not worth taking a chance on? Amen. Curt Warner (the original) was probably the last decent RB to come out of Happy Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Johnson for Gardner :puke: :puke: A kick returner for a solid #2 reciever:doh: Gardner is fine he just needs to work on concentration He is the only reciever on the team that uses his hands to catch every pass(when he catches:) ). If he gets his head on strait he is one of the best #2 guys in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 keshawn, terrel, neither ,both? who do you think will get these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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