B-DON
01-31-2005, 09:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-postsuperbowlplans013005&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
There are plenty of polarized opinions floating out there about some of the big names on the trading block this offseason, but few are drawing more conflicting vantage points than Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry and Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner.
Henry, who lost his job last season to Willis McGahee, is seen in some camps as a quality second-tier back – someone who can get a team 1500 total yards as an every-down guy. In others, he's seen as a poor man's Ahman Green, a player who offers slightly less spectacular production than the Packers running back and comes with the same fumbling issues prior to 2004.
"[Fumbling is] the overwhelming first concern," an NFC executive said of Henry. "People have done their homework on him. The asking price [of a second-round draft pick] is too high. I'd be surprised if they get higher than a [third-rounder]."
As for Gardner, who also is whispered to come with a second-round price tag, the knock is said to be focus. That criticism may overwhelm the belief that he still has room to reach his potential.
"They won't get a [second-rounder] for him, either, if that's really what they are asking for," the executive said. "His numbers aren't great, and he doesn't play big with his body. He'll never be a No. 1 [receiver]. If you're going to take on somebody with those [focus] problems, it has to be for a guy like [Pittsburgh's Plaxico] Burress."
also
Don't be shocked if the Buffalo Bills cut quarterback Drew Bledsoe this offseason. The Bills could save a little more than $2 million off next season's cap if they release Bledsoe, who likely would have to sit behind J.P. Losman next season. Losman wasn't able to work himself into the team's equation after breaking his leg during the season.
i know most of this is old but im pissed about only a third for henry even though thats what i expected. hopefully tom pulls something out his ass. :pray:
There are plenty of polarized opinions floating out there about some of the big names on the trading block this offseason, but few are drawing more conflicting vantage points than Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry and Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner.
Henry, who lost his job last season to Willis McGahee, is seen in some camps as a quality second-tier back – someone who can get a team 1500 total yards as an every-down guy. In others, he's seen as a poor man's Ahman Green, a player who offers slightly less spectacular production than the Packers running back and comes with the same fumbling issues prior to 2004.
"[Fumbling is] the overwhelming first concern," an NFC executive said of Henry. "People have done their homework on him. The asking price [of a second-round draft pick] is too high. I'd be surprised if they get higher than a [third-rounder]."
As for Gardner, who also is whispered to come with a second-round price tag, the knock is said to be focus. That criticism may overwhelm the belief that he still has room to reach his potential.
"They won't get a [second-rounder] for him, either, if that's really what they are asking for," the executive said. "His numbers aren't great, and he doesn't play big with his body. He'll never be a No. 1 [receiver]. If you're going to take on somebody with those [focus] problems, it has to be for a guy like [Pittsburgh's Plaxico] Burress."
also
Don't be shocked if the Buffalo Bills cut quarterback Drew Bledsoe this offseason. The Bills could save a little more than $2 million off next season's cap if they release Bledsoe, who likely would have to sit behind J.P. Losman next season. Losman wasn't able to work himself into the team's equation after breaking his leg during the season.
i know most of this is old but im pissed about only a third for henry even though thats what i expected. hopefully tom pulls something out his ass. :pray: