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I like Allen's comments. He's tempering expectations and realistically approaching the rebuild process. I think he thinks we can be good in two years...I think he's right :)

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we will never trade COOLEY...get over it...he's our most popular player. and not to mention he isn't too bad to boot either!

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1st off, this isnt a popularity contest, and in this day and age of free agency and such, ANYTHING is possible. Ever thought ud see Favre in a jets jersey? or Vikings jersey? Deion Sanders was popular everywhere he went. Bruce Smith in a redskins jersey? Those are my points against why we wouldnt trade him because he's "popular". But my opinion is we WILL NOT trade him. He is still in his prime and i doubt any offers we get will benefit us more than having cooley on the field next year. No one is gonna sacrifice that much for him

Possible Stopgap at Tackle
 

Where will Tra Thomas play?
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Tra Thomas | Jaguars Top Email

Over the weekend, word emerged from the Florida Times-Union that the Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn't retain Torry Holt and Tra Thomas, and both vets would be free to start exploring other options. The move is expected to be made Monday.

Although there's already been speculation on where Holt might wind up, the market for Thomas might be a little drier. However, several teams are currently hoping to bolster their bookend linemen through the draft, and even if they get a nice option in April, Thomas could come in as a swing backup and also provide some veteran guidance off the field. Teams that fall into that category include the 49ers, Bills, [B]Redskins [/B]and Chiefs.

[quote]Comment: Thomas is an 11-year veteran who is 34 years old. He is an extremely durable player who has been a mainstay at LT for the Eagles his entire career. He has excellent size with long arms and good hand use. He does a good job of sealing off angles in the run game. He is a tall LT who tends to be upright on contact, but can position himself quickly out of his stance and lock down defenders with his hands. He has some trouble making reach blocks or climbing to secure the block in space at the second level, but he gives good effort. In pass protection his foot quickness is descending. He has a long reach to push defenders past the pocket, if he can't mirror the rush all the way up field. He is quick with his hands to punch or steer defenders off their path and then he can reset his feet and react to a second move. He has excellent reactions, but because he is a naturally tall player, he has trouble sinking his weight quickly once a defender gets into his frame.
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vet min for a year while we get some guys ready to take over long term possibly?

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Some names we should watch out for in free agency who aren't scheduled to be Free Agents, but could be cut:

Adalius Thomas (3-4) OLB NE
Jamal Williams (3-4) NT SD
Joey Porter (3-4) OLB Miami
Matt Light OT NE
Ladian Tomlinson RB SD
Reggie Bush RB NO
Bob Sanders SS IND (could be cut because of money and the fact they made it all the way to the super bowl without him)
Aaron Smith (3-4) DE Pittsburgh
Derrick Johnson (4-3 OLB, 3-4 MLB) KC
Kerry Rhodes FS NYJ
Deion Branch WR Seattle

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[quote=Chico23231;661646]vet min for a year while we get some guys ready to take over long term possibly?[/quote]

No more salary cap so thats kind of a low ball offer especially for a guy like Tra Thomas who's sure to have options. Should get something like $1-$2 milion a year.

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Can you picture Reggie Bush in a Redskins Jersey? He's set to make $6-8 Million this year and he plays anywhere from a quarter to half the snaps. With Drew Brees rumored to get a HUGE contract extension this offseason this could be quite a development

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[quote=PHazard;661696]Can you picture Reggie Bush in a Redskins Jersey? He's set to make $6-8 Million this year and he plays anywhere from a quarter to half the snaps. With Drew Brees rumored to get a HUGE contract extension this offseason this could be quite a development[/quote]

If Bush leaves NO he'll go to Seattle to play for Pete Carroll

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[quote=Ruhskins;661714]If Bush leaves NO he'll go to Seattle to play for Pete Carroll[/quote]

Wow you are probably right. I bet Reggie restructures to stay in NO though. In fact I got a feeling several of the guys there will want to stay and the ownership will do what it takes to retain most of the roster.

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[quote=The Goat;661756]Wow you are probably right. I bet Reggie restructures to stay in NO though. In fact I got a feeling several of the guys there will want to stay and the ownership will do what it takes to retain most of the roster.[/quote]

Reggie will possibly want to go out west though to be closer to Kim, or more likely Kim will want Reggie closer to her.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;661759]Reggie will possibly want to go out west though to be closer to Kim, or more likely Kim will want Reggie closer to her.[/quote]

Awww. That's sweet. :vomit:

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[quote=Dirtbag359;661759]Reggie will possibly want to go out west though to be closer to Kim, or more likely Kim will want Reggie closer to her.[/quote]
Then they split and Reggie demands to be traded.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;661759]Reggie will possibly want to go out west though to be closer to Kim, or more likely Kim will want Reggie closer to her.[/quote]

All I know is...Lamar Odom, NBA Finals winner, Reggie Bush, Super Bowl winner...we need to set Devin Thomas up with Kourtney Kardashian

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[quote=SmootSmack;661904]All I know is...Lamar Odom, NBA Finals winner, Reggie Bush, Super Bowl winner...[B]we need to set Devin Thomas up with Kourtney Kardashian[/B][/quote]

no shit, just stay away from those playboy sluts, hank basket was a big factor in the colts losing since that onside kick nailed him in the face

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[quote=CultBrennan59;661649]Some names we should watch out for in free agency who aren't scheduled to be Free Agents, but could be cut:

Adalius Thomas (3-4) OLB NE
Jamal Williams (3-4) NT SD
Joey Porter (3-4) OLB Miami
Matt Light OT NE
Ladian Tomlinson RB SD
Reggie Bush RB NO
Bob Sanders SS IND (could be cut because of money and the fact they made it all the way to the super bowl without him)
Aaron Smith (3-4) DE Pittsburgh
Derrick Johnson (4-3 OLB, 3-4 MLB) KC
Kerry Rhodes FS NYJ
Deion Branch WR Seattle[/quote]
I'd be happy with Bush, Derrick Johnson and Kerry Rhodes.. All relatively young and fill areas of need for us..

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[quote=SmootSmack;661904]All I know is...Lamar Odom, NBA Finals winner, Reggie Bush, Super Bowl winner...we need to set Devin Thomas up with Kourtney Kardashian[/quote]
hahaha

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[quote=mlmdub130;661914]no shit, just stay away from those playboy sluts, hank basket was a big factor in the colts losing since that onside kick nailed him in the face[/quote]
dang.. didn't realize he was with one

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[quote=CultBrennan59;661649]Some names we should watch out for in free agency who aren't scheduled to be Free Agents, but could be cut:

Adalius Thomas (3-4) OLB NE
Jamal Williams (3-4) NT SD
Joey Porter (3-4) OLB Miami
Matt Light OT NE
Ladian Tomlinson RB SD
Reggie Bush RB NO
Bob Sanders SS IND (could be cut because of money and the fact they made it all the way to the super bowl without him)
Aaron Smith (3-4) DE Pittsburgh
Derrick Johnson (4-3 OLB, 3-4 MLB) KC
Kerry Rhodes FS NYJ
Deion Branch WR Seattle[/quote]

to add to this list
Nathan Vasher CB Chicago
Charles Grant DE NO
Kareem Mckenzie RT NYG
Osi Umenyiora DE NYG(may not happen with new DC though)
Antonio Pierce MLB NYG (been injured a lot)

Re: RI: Allen: 'We're going 100 mph getting ready for free agency'
 

[quote=Ruhskins;661714]If Bush leaves NO he'll go to Seattle to play for Pete Carroll[/quote]Makes sense, he wants to reunite with the coach who signed him to his first contract. :)

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;662161]Makes sense, he wants to reunite with the coach who signed him to his first contract. :)[/quote]

:laughing- BADA-BING!

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Thought I'd throw this in here

--OT Tony Pashos : The 49ers will sit down with Pashos' agent at the scouting combine. Pashos has said in the past that he wants to start. The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to draft an offensive tackle this year. In addition, Pashos' long-time offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, is now in Washington and this is expected to be a weak market for all players, including offensive tackles. The Redskins need offensive linemen, they have deeper pockets than the 49ers and they have Pashos' offensive line coach. All signs point to him playing in D.C.

[url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2010/02/niners-free-age-1.html]49ers Blog and Q&A: Niners free agents -- Pashos, Battle will have suitors[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;662174]Thought I'd throw this in here

--OT Tony Pashos : The 49ers will sit down with Pashos' agent at the scouting combine. Pashos has said in the past that he wants to start. The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to draft an offensive tackle this year. In addition, Pashos' long-time offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, is now in Washington and this is expected to be a weak market for all players, including offensive tackles. The Redskins need offensive linemen, they have deeper pockets than the 49ers and they have Pashos' offensive line coach. All signs point to him playing in D.C.

[url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2010/02/niners-free-age-1.html]49ers Blog and Q&A: Niners free agents -- Pashos, Battle will have suitors[/url][/quote]

I think he'd be a good back-up but I don't see him as a starter.

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[quote=SmootSmack;662174]Thought I'd throw this in here

--OT Tony Pashos : The 49ers will sit down with Pashos' agent at the scouting combine. Pashos has said in the past that he wants to start. The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to draft an offensive tackle this year. In addition, Pashos' long-time offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, is now in Washington and this is expected to be a weak market for all players, including offensive tackles. The Redskins need offensive linemen, they have deeper pockets than the 49ers and they have Pashos' offensive line coach. All signs point to him playing in D.C.

[URL="http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2010/02/niners-free-age-1.html"]49ers Blog and Q&A: Niners free agents -- Pashos, Battle will have suitors[/URL][/quote]

That name is awfully familiar, did that dude play at Cal? It sounds like he hasn't been starting, is that the case?

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[quote=SmootSmack;662174]Thought I'd throw this in here

--OT Tony Pashos : The 49ers will sit down with Pashos' agent at the scouting combine. Pashos has said in the past that he wants to start. The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to draft an offensive tackle this year. In addition, Pashos' long-time offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, is now in Washington and this is expected to be a weak market for all players, including offensive tackles. The Redskins need offensive linemen, they have deeper pockets than the 49ers and they have Pashos' offensive line coach. All signs point to him playing in D.C.

[url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2010/02/niners-free-age-1.html]49ers Blog and Q&A: Niners free agents -- Pashos, Battle will have suitors[/url][/quote]

Barely qualifies as a zone blocker. I'd rather bring in Tra Thomas as a stopgap.

[quote]Comment: Pashos has been with two teams during his seven year career, four seasons with Baltimore and the past three with Jacksonville. He started all 16 games at right tackle for the Jaguars in 2008 and does a good job of anchoring that side of the offensive line. He is a massive tackle with long arms, excellent strength and adequate athleticism. He is a powerful drive blocker that often simply engulfs opponents and uses his long arms to lock up opponents and drive them off the line. He is not a natural knee bender and has to work to keep his pad level down to leverage his blocks. He tends to grab wide to engulf opponents and has just enough foot agility to work his way around and seal opponents off. He has limited lateral range in pas protection and often has to turn his hips to run rushers on by the pocket. He is susceptible to counter moves but can sink his hips to hunker down versus the bull rush.
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[quote=Dirtbag359;662183]Barely qualifies as a zone blocker. I'd rather bring in Tra Thomas as a stopgap.[/quote]

You'd rather bring in Tra Thomas, what are you crazy, do you even know what he did. geez, Pashos is sooo much better.

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[quote=SmootSmack;662174]Thought I'd throw this in here

--OT Tony Pashos : The 49ers will sit down with Pashos' agent at the scouting combine. Pashos has said in the past that he wants to start. The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to draft an offensive tackle this year. In addition, Pashos' long-time offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, is now in Washington and this is expected to be a weak market for all players, including offensive tackles. The Redskins need offensive linemen, they have deeper pockets than the 49ers and they have Pashos' offensive line coach. All signs point to him playing in D.C.

[url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2010/02/niners-free-age-1.html]49ers Blog and Q&A: Niners free agents -- Pashos, Battle will have suitors[/url][/quote]

I argued that we should pick up Pashos 9 months ago - right after the Jags drafted two OT's high.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;662186]You'd rather bring in Tra Thomas, what are you crazy, do you even know what he did. geez, Pashos is sooo much better.[/quote]

It's on now! Dirtbag vs his nemesis, CRedskinsRule. :boxing:

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;662186]You'd rather bring in Tra Thomas, what are you crazy, do you even know what he did. geez, Pashos is sooo much better.[/quote]

Oh yeah, well what about this post where you agree with me:

[quote=CRedskinsRule;662186]Man Dirtbag, you're right. Bringing in Tra Thomas is easily the smart thing to do. You're easily the best poster on this fourm and twice over on ES, even though you've never posted there. This post was not edited or manipulated in any way shape of form by Dirtbag[/quote]

Game...set...match!!!!!

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[quote=Dirtbag359;662261]Oh yeah, well what about this post where you agree with me:



Game...set...match!!!!![/quote]

:rofl: Wow, the snow got me so drunk (it is the snows fault) that I have no memory of writing that second post!:headbange

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Looking forward to it!

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Antonio Pierce got cut by the G-strings, as I expected.

Thoughts?

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[quote=CultBrennan59;662536]Antonio Pierce got cut by the G-strings, as I expected.

Thoughts?[/quote]

Bring him here. Dudes a baller.

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^battled injuries all last season, ill pass

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I'll pass, too. He's old and injured. just because he was a stud that we let walk 4 years ago doesnt mean we should jump at the chance to bring him back... especially when we're switching to a 3-4.

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Whatever, dude is a player. he was hurt last year, and is a stud. Alot of guys on this team get hurt, this is football. He can play interior and we know he can play. But then again, hey we've got HB Blades right ?

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Since there's a Pierce thread already I'm switching this discussion back to Pashos, ESPN rumors has him possibly coming here too. For some reason I thought he was older, but he's only 29. I think he'll be a good RT (I think that's what he plays, right), of course if he fits Shanny's scheme.

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PASS, hell of a player but he will want to much money.

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[quote=Ruhskins;662558]Since there's a Pierce thread already I'm switching this discussion back to Pashos, ESPN rumors has him possibly coming here too. For some reason I thought he was older, but he's only 29. I think he'll be a good RT (I think that's what he plays, right), of course if he fits Shanny's scheme.[/quote]

You sure ESPN wasn't just referencing the already mentioned report?

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[quote=SmootSmack;662573]You sure ESPN wasn't just referencing the already mentioned report?[/quote]

Yes, they were referencing the mentioned report.