February 21, 200818 yr comment_31439 Expected. Nothing to say but props to Brown. He was a good player for us. While he was not good last year, it was later revealed he was playing w/ one arm, and I question blaming him for that. It is up to the staff to recognize issues like this, and it isn't like Metcalf was better. I have nothing but respect for the Brown. Report
February 21, 200818 yr Author comment_31444 Expected. Nothing to say but props to Brown. He was a good player for us. While he was not good last year, it was later revealed he was playing w/ one arm, and I question blaming him for that. It is up to the staff to recognize issues like this, and it isn't like Metcalf was better. I have nothing but respect for the Brown. Well said. He is a class act guy. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31445 I still think he had 1-2 good years left....hopefully this means Jerry is going after some bigtime FA's OLineman.... Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31446 As everyone else has said, sad to see a class act go, but it was necessary. It seems obvious that there are going to be alot of new faces on OLine this year... Kind of makes you sick that the coaches denied that there was a problem during the season last year, eh? Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31450 Its gonna be exciting to see what we do on the O line next year. Cutting two starters means there are going to be a lot of changes. makes you thing they are definitely gonna go after FAs and draft a few. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31451 My sentiments exactly... Thank you Mr. Borwn. Expected. Nothing to say but props to Brown. He was a good player for us. While he was not good last year, it was later revealed he was playing w/ one arm, and I question blaming him for that. It is up to the staff to recognize issues like this, and it isn't like Metcalf was better. I have nothing but respect for the Brown. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31452 Its gonna be exciting to see what we do on the O line next year. Cutting two starters means there are going to be a lot of changes. makes you thing they are definitely gonna go after FAs and draft a few. I guess I missed something. Rueben Brown is gone - who was the other? Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31453 Expected. Nothing to say but props to Brown. He was a good player for us. While he was not good last year, it was later revealed he was playing w/ one arm, and I question blaming him for that. It is up to the staff to recognize issues like this, and it isn't like Metcalf was better. I have nothing but respect for the Brown. Ditto that Nfo. And it probably is an indication that Metcalf will remain forever a relief player and not a starter. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31466 Miller was already cut. So that is two OL cut. Kreutz is a lock to be our Center next year. Tait will be an OT, but which side may be yet to determine. Garza is likely to start, but I think may have some competition. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31480 Miller was already cut. So that is two OL cut. Kreutz is a lock to be our Center next year. Tait will be an OT, but which side may be yet to determine. Garza is likely to start, but I think may have some competition. Right. Miller. I had forgotten - thanks. Well, our pass protection might be iffy (or excellent) depending on who we replace these guys with, but we ought to be able to run the ball better next year. Both Brown and Miller were lacking last year in that phase as they declined physically. FA OLs or even young guys on the Ol ought to be able to run block. Maybe we'll all be wearing Benson jerseys come December 08? I'm nowhere near that now, but I would welcome it. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31489 LT: Tait, St Clair LG: Garza, Beekman, draftee C: Kreutz RG: Faneca, Beekman, draftee RT: draftee, St Clair Good luck to a future HOFer in Ruben Brown in his future endeavors. Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31490 Link Reuben was not cut. He is a free agent after February 29th. They are cutting ties with him which means they are not going to attempt to sign him to another contract. Peace Report
February 21, 200818 yr comment_31492 Right. Miller. I had forgotten - thanks. Well, our pass protection might be iffy (or excellent) depending on who we replace these guys with, but we ought to be able to run the ball better next year. Both Brown and Miller were lacking last year in that phase as they declined physically. FA OLs or even young guys on the Ol ought to be able to run block. Maybe we'll all be wearing Benson jerseys come December 08? I'm nowhere near that now, but I would welcome it. Funny thing is, I was thinking the same thing yesterday as I went to the local Dick's Sporting Goods and purchased one. I think he's going to run for 1200+ yards next year. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31496 I hope your wrong. 1200 yds does not come anywhere close to impressing me. It's a measly 75yds/game. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31500 ...and that would be about double what he did last year! I hope your wrong. 1200 yds does not come anywhere close to impressing me. It's a measly 75yds/game. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31504 If we sign all of Briggs, Berrian, Harris, and Ayanbadejo... you can kiss any wild dreams about Faneca away. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31506 I hope your wrong. 1200 yds does not come anywhere close to impressing me. It's a measly 75yds/game. When he can't even hit 1000 one year, and hits 1200 the next, it should impress you a little. Maybe not tons, but a little it should. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31507 If we sign all of Briggs, Berrian, Harris, and Ayanbadejo... you can kiss any wild dreams about Faneca away. Which is why I say that we should let Briggs walk and hold off on signing Tommie until next offseason Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31528 Which is why I say that we should let Briggs walk and hold off on signing Tommie until next offseason Agreed. In an ideal world, I would love to keep Briggs. At the same time, that is the way things go. Sometimes you simply lose good players. Good teams lose good players, but they are able to replace them. IMHO, this will be a big test for Angelo. Will either Williams or Okwo be capable of stepping up? As for Tommie, I have said this before, but I simply do not see the reason to re-sign him now. If he is willing to give up on some of his demand in order to secure a deal early, and to have the security now, great, but that is not the MO of Rosenarce, so I would not count on it. The one and only argument for re-signing Harris now would be the big amount of cap space we currently have. If we signed him now, and gave him say $10m roster bonus, to go along w/ another $15m SB, that would greatly take down the future cap hits. If we are not going to sign either Briggs or Berrian, I can see the sense in that, as we would still have the cash to add a Faneca, BUT I would still want Harris to give some. If he says he wants a Freeny deal or nothing, I give him nothing, and promise him he will be tagged a year from now. Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31532 If we sign all of Briggs, Berrian, Harris, and Ayanbadejo... you can kiss any wild dreams about Faneca away. I dont see why Angelo would release Miller and cut ties with Brown if he has no intention on signing a big name OL. I'm almost positive we grab a FA OG and go OT first round to fill those holes. ...wow i just looked at guard depth in the draft and wow its basically non existent when it comes to players who can step in from day 1. whats the latest on Lilja, floyd Womack, and Jake SCott. after faneca they seem to be the best options Report
February 22, 200818 yr comment_31538 Lija was re-signed by Indy. Not sure about the other two, but I would add they are pretty significant dropoffs from Faneca, and may not be more than minor upgrades. Report
February 22, 200818 yr Author comment_31560 If i remember correctly, didn't he bounce back from a neck injury during his career? Report
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