Around the NFL Free Agency Thread 2013

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Shanallen put a premium on character. I don't think that Rolando McClain will pass muster on this count.

While they may have put a premium on it, they certainly arent afraid to try some lesser character guys. They did sign TJax and Merriweather. We were desperate at that position, but they have experimented with trying talent and seeing if our team leaders could keep them in place.

You cant just cut everyone that screws up once such as Davis and Williams (they seem to have gotten it), but we arent talking about that with Tokemup Jackson. He came over with a ton of baggage. He was already at the gone indefinitely with the option to appeal in 1 year for another failed test before we signed him.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

While they may have put a premium on it, they certainly arent afraid to try some lesser character guys. They did sign TJax and Merriweather. We were desperate at that position, but they have experimented with trying talent and seeing if our team leaders could keep them in place.

You cant just cut everyone that screws up once such as Davis and Williams (they seem to have gotten it), but we arent talking about that with Tokemup Jackson. He came over with a ton of baggage. He was already at the gone indefinitely with the option to appeal in 1 year for another failed test before we signed him.

exactly. And Shanahan did also draft Maurice Clarette and Brandon Marshall, sign Romanowski and other guys who were viewed as bad people in the public eye. Hell Josh morgan last year did an incredibly stupid thing on the field, and when most people were saying "Cut that headcase" Shanahan and Allen kept him. So no we're not a team full of choir boys.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

exactly. And Shanahan did also draft Maurice Clarette and Brandon Marshall, sign Romanowski and other guys who were viewed as bad people in the public eye. Hell Josh morgan last year did an incredibly stupid thing on the field, and when most people were saying "Cut that headcase" Shanahan and Allen kept him. So no we're not a team full of choir boys.

Off the field Morgan is a great man in the community. He let his emotions get the best of him in the Rams game but that was an isolated incident.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

exactly. And Shanahan did also draft Maurice Clarette and Brandon Marshall, sign Romanowski and other guys who were viewed as bad people in the public eye. Hell Josh morgan last year did an incredibly stupid thing on the field, and when most people were saying "Cut that headcase" Shanahan and Allen kept him. So no we're not a team full of choir boys.

IMO Shanny in DC has put more of an emphasis on character than Shanny in Denver, and if so, the Broncos you mention don't really affect the discussion of current Shanny.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Lotus

IMO Shanny in DC has put more of an emphasis on character than Shanny in Denver, and if so, the Broncos you mention don't really affect the discussion of current Shanny.

Shanahan will still take chances (as someone else said) he's gone after Meriweather with his head hunting on the field and DUI's off the field, to Tanard and his constant suspensions, Trent and Fred may have had good seasons last year but they're also one puff away from being suspended for a while, so they're not perfect character guys, because weed and being tolerant of it can also put a bad culture in a lockeroom (not saying Shanahan isn't, because he's not going to cut his LT or starting TE). I understand McClain to you would fit more in the Meriweather catergory because he got arrested, but he's worth a chance. You don't loose anything if you sign him to a 1 year deal w/ limited guaranteed money.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Shanahan will still take chances (as someone else said) he's gone after Meriweather with his head hunting on the field and DUI's off the field, to Tanard and his constant suspensions, Trent and Fred may have had good seasons last year but they're also one puff away from being suspended for a while, so they're not perfect character guys, because weed and being tolerant of it can also put a bad culture in a lockeroom (not saying Shanahan isn't, because he's not going to cut his LT or starting TE). I understand McClain to you would fit more in the Meriweather catergory because he got arrested, but he's worth a chance. You don't loose anything if you sign him to a 1 year deal w/ limited guaranteed money.

But then the question becomes would McClain sign a one year deal. Market will dictate that. But then you also have the problem with London too, because of his contract.

[NC_Skins]

It's killing me how stupid the Jets are. I mean STUUUUUPID. They might as well have kept Tennebum was moronic stuff like this. So you have ONE team that wants this guy, and they are willing to give you a 1st, 3rd, and 6th round picks and you STILL haven't pulled the trigger? This is a guy you don't want to pay and want to move on to. Guess what? That deal isn't going to get any sweeter, it's only going to get worse.

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Woody Johnson should asking his new GM why hasn't this deal been made yet.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

While they may have put a premium on it, they certainly arent afraid to try some lesser character guys. They did sign TJax and Merriweather. We were desperate at that position, but they have experimented with trying talent and seeing if our team leaders could keep them in place.

You cant just cut everyone that screws up once such as Davis and Williams (they seem to have gotten it), but we arent talking about that with Tokemup Jackson. He came over with a ton of baggage. He was already at the gone indefinitely with the option to appeal in 1 year for another failed test before we signed him.

Good points.

LOL Tokemup