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JWsleep · 02-25-2004, 01:03 AM

We were going to lose Bailey, one way or another. We did not wan't to pay him the tag money or to have him hold out, so it was a matter of what to get for him.

Other teams knew this up front, so we had to give soemthing, even though I think Champ is worth more straight-up.

Getting draft picks is great, but proven vets are arguably less of a risk. Portis has done it for 2 years, and he's very young. He's a quality back.

Wonder what the contract will look like? The main issue is how much cap space we clear. If it's a lot, that's worth the second-rounder right there, because we can pick up another free agent.

I say trade down for more picks. My guess is that's what they're going to do if they'll part with the 2nd rounder.

02-25-2004, 01:03 AM	#21
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	We were going to lose Bailey, one way or another. We did not wan't to pay him the tag money or to have him hold out, so it was a matter of what to get for him. Other teams knew this up front, so we had to give soemthing, even though I think Champ is worth more straight-up. Getting draft picks is great, but proven vets are arguably less of a risk. Portis has done it for 2 years, and he's very young. He's a quality back. Wonder what the contract will look like? The main issue is how much cap space we clear. If it's a lot, that's worth the second-rounder right there, because we can pick up another free agent. I say trade down for more picks. My guess is that's what they're going to do if they'll part with the 2nd rounder. __________________ Hail from Houston!