Champ Bailey

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I can't hate on Champ Bailey for wanting out of what he viewed as a bad situation. He was in Washington for six seasons and saw four different head coaches. He was one of the elite players at his position, and when a deal came along that he liked, he took it. He went to a winning team that had a shot at the playoffs. And it's not as though he's just tagging along for the ride. He's actually helping them win. I'm happy for him.

You're a better man than I am for wishing him well. I prefer players who seek to stay with an organization and see it through to wins, rather than quit on the team when it stinks.

[ST21]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I HATE to think that Bailey left us because we weren't a winning team and he's now on a team that is going to the AFC Championship. Hopefully, the Colts will win tomorrow and spank the living hell out of the Broncos at the RCA Dome.

Sorry, thats not going to happen.........Bailey change that game around...with his play.....a shutdown corner is nice to have

[MTK]

I love big effort plays like that from Watson... Bailey had no clue that hit was coming

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I love big effort plays like that from Watson... Bailey had no clue that hit was coming

Yeah that was a quality moment. Good effort and nice wallop. He could a Skin for me.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

For those of us trying to slit our wrists, could you please explain what happened on the play? Did Bailey start to showboat with the ball and get it stripped?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

For those of us trying to slit our wrists, could you please explain what happened on the play? Did Bailey start to showboat with the ball and get it stripped?

Bailey just slowed up a bit on his 100 yard INT return, Watson hustled and blasted him out of nowhere

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Bailey just slowed up a bit on his 100 yard INT return, Watson hustled and blasted him out of nowhere

if anyone had to wager how far Watson actually had to run on that incredible hustle play for anyone much less a tightend chasing down a cornerback? since he was more than halfway across the field and had to track down bailey on the opposite sideline I'd guess about 130 or so.

[Luxorreb]

Boom he's on his back!

Great INT by Bailey, but he showed lack of focus and yeah that shoulda been a touchback. Also the offensive pass interference was a touchy call and the defensive pass interference was a horrible call.

[That Guy]

watson is a quality TE, and i usually pick him up in madden fantasy drafts cause he's so fast and usually available

too bad he's not on our roster.

[Twilbert07]

A very nice play by Watson. But, the bottom line is that because of Bailey's interception, the Broncos are going to the AFC championship while Watson and the Patriots are going home.

[dgack]

I also can't hate on Champ. It's not like he phoned it in when he was wearing the Burgundy and Gold. He played hard, all the time, and the Champ-Portis deal, I think, was one of the few in modern NFL trade memory where I believe neither team got screwed in the long haul. It was good for Champ, good for Clinton (maybe not as good for his shoulders), and great for both teams.

I have no ill will towards Champ Bailey at all. Which is less than I can say for someone like Antonio Pierce, who was made a star by Gregg Williams and bolted as soon as the G-Strings jingled a couple of coins in his face.

[ST21]

Originally Posted by dgack

I also can't hate on Champ. It's not like he phoned it in when he was wearing the Burgundy and Gold. He played hard, all the time, and the Champ-Portis deal, I think, was one of the few in modern NFL trade memory where I believe neither team got screwed in the long haul. It was good for Champ, good for Clinton (maybe not as good for his shoulders), and great for both teams.

I have no ill will towards Champ Bailey at all. Which is less than I can say for someone like Antonio Pierce, who was made a star by Gregg Williams and bolted as soon as the G-Strings jingled a couple of coins in his face.

Well said, Champ is one of the few Corners in the League that can change a game around...

[SkinsLB5607]

LOL Yeah I missed it but looks good on him. He hasn't been as good since he left the District.

[Pocket$ $traight]

You didn't really criticize Pierce did you? The guy gave us a phenomenal season and they we rewarded him with a lowball offer. If your boss tells you great job and then gives you a joke of a raise are you going to just sit there? I don't blame any football player who takes more money. They sacrifice their long term health for the team.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

You didn't really criticize Pierce did you? The guy gave us a phenomenal season and they we rewarded him with a lowball offer. If your boss tells you great job and then gives you a joke of a raise are you going to just sit there? I don't blame any football player who takes more money. They sacrifice their long term health for the team.

The thing is, even Pierce admitted our final offer was almost identical to the one he signed with the Giants.