vmax Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I agree on most points with Prisco here... ...I wouldn't make him (Chris Johnson) close to being the highest-paid offensive player in the NFL.The game has changed. Backs don't decide winners anymore. They used to be the stars. Now they're just part of the show -- which is headlined by the passing game. Doubt me? The top five running backs in the NFL are arguably Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew and Jamaal Charles. How many playoff games did they win between them last season? None. Zippo. Zilch. As we ready for the 2011 season, which one of those backs plays on a team favored to win its division? None. Zippo. Zilch. Backs are role players now. The rules mandate that. The Titans were 17th in rushing last season with him. They were 27th in total offense. How much worse can they be without him?http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6315047/31524065 Just 1 of many messes in the NFL. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I am thinking they should trade him for a kings ransom to some sucker like Al Davis or Bidwell. Quote
RavenMad Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I hope he gets nowhere near what he is seeking. That will help in our own future negotiations with Ray Rice. Quote
yagersports Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 There's also the incredibly high risk in giving a RB big $. Aren't they the most injured position in the NFL? I also believe that have the shortest career expectancy. Quote
OutsideRzAcE Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 4 Years 53 Mil and 30 Guaranteed! I need to fight some losing battles! Quote
deeshopper Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 4 Years 53 Mil and 30 Guaranteed! I need to fight some losing battles! No kidding!! Quote
vmax Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 The Titans are drinking moonshine to give him that kind of money. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 The Titans are drinking moonshine to give him that kind of money. I totally agree. Quote
RavenMad Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 That is really going to F up the market price for Ray Rice when his contract is up. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 That is really going to F up the market price for Ray Rice when his contract is up. When is his deal done? I am thinking the Ravens should trade him off and rip some team off. RB's a dime a dozen. Quote
vmax Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 When is his deal done? I am thinking the Ravens should trade him off and rip some team off. RB's a dime a dozen. Not Ray "Fucking" Rice!!!! Quote
RavenMad Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 When is his deal done? I am thinking the Ravens should trade him off and rip some team off. RB's a dime a dozen. I think he has this season and next to run. Same as Flacco. There will be talks I'm sure at the end of this season. But the snails pace that our front office gets these guys signed means 1 of them is destined for the franchise tag. Quote
cravnravn Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Gawd help us, see how the Colts fucked up the system giving Overrated Freeney all that money, and all the money we had to give our own version in Suggs. Ray Rice is going to want the moon. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Gawd help us, see how the Colts fucked up the system giving Overrated Freeney all that money, and all the money we had to give our own version in Suggs. Ray Rice is going to want the moon. That's what I say. Had they redone the seal like they should have with Ngata so they weren't in the position they find themselves in now. I am starting to think that Ngata will play under the tag deal and I believe that is a one time use. That would put him on the market next yr. Quote
vmax Posted October 24, 2011 Author Posted October 24, 2011 6. I think the Chris Johnson story -- he's been downright awful, shows no burst whatsoever, is making zero tacklers miss, and is on pace for a 715-yard rushing season -- will be a cautionary tale for all future running backs who hold out deep into training camp. And if I'm a GM, I'd think very hard about paying a ransom to a player who "works out on his own'' and then wants to be the highest-paid guy at his position. The train wreck that is Johnson's season shouldn't be forgotten.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/10/24/Week7/index.html#ixzz1binObP6g Clearly, Johnson isn't there yet. Texans outside linebackers Brooks Reed and Connor Barwin had no problem sealing the running edge and helping the Texans' defense contain Johnson to 18 yards on 10 carries. For the season, Johnson has 268 yards in six games and is averaging only 2.9 yards a carry, not reaching the value of his $13 million-a-year contract.http://espn.go.com/nfl/notebook/_/page/lastcall1107/john-clayton-last-call Quote
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