Little Optimism for Shelton Deal

[Romes]

Rumors of an even-up swap of Cardinals OT L.J. Shelton for Bills RB Travis Henry continued to swirl, but Cardinals head coach Dennis Green has always seemed to favor speed backs such as Robert Smith and Michael Bennett, and our sources believe Henry just isn't particularly well-suited for the style of offense Green has in mind.

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Later on they have another blurb about Arizona.

Because of the strong crop of runners expected to be available in this year's draft, don't be surprised if the Cardinals use the eighth pick in the first round on the best available athlete and pounce on a slightly under-the-radar RB they like in Round Two.

Sorry to be the bringger of bad news but it seems to be that we shouldn't hold our breaths for this deal to get done.

[Ickybaluky]

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[DraftBoy]

Shouldnt the title be pessismism not optimism?

[BuffaloRanger]

Then Arizona keep Shelton in their Doghouse and goes another year (since 1986) without a 1400 yd RB. What do you expect from one of the most inept teams in the NFL.

[jamze132]

Well just have to wait and see. Maybe it's not just Dennis Green, maybe Donahoe has something better in mind. But whatever decision he makes, I'm sure it will be ok.

[Ebenezer]

Well just have to wait and see. Maybe it's not just Dennis Green, maybe Donahoe has something better in mind. But whatever decision he makes, I'm sure it will be ok.

Ch. 4 here in Buffalo reported this deal was dead last Thursday night. According to the report the most promising place for Henry - Oakland.

[SoCalBillsFan]

Shouldnt the title be pessismism not optimism?

he meant it like: THere is little optimism for the shelton deal to go through...

:)

[DraftBoy]

he meant it like: THere is little optimism for the shelton deal to go through...

:)

Ahhhh...So anybody got an idea what caused the deal to die? Was it the fact that one team may have pushed for a draft pick or not.

[Michael82]

I hope TD still tries to get Shelton. Maybe he'll offer a draft pick?

[Romes]

he meant it like: THere is little optimism for the shelton deal to go through...

:)

yeah...that is what i meant.

[Philagape]

Ahhhh...So anybody got an idea what caused the deal to die? Was it the fact that one team may have pushed for a draft pick or not.

I think the question is, how much substance was there to the rumors in the first place? The point at the top about Henry not being a Green-type back is true, so I have to wonder whether Dennis wanted him to begin with.

[lordofgun]

It doesn't matter. The Raiders are going to trade Woodson to us for Henry.

[Philagape]

It doesn't matter. The Raiders are going to trade Woodson to us for Henry.

Will you pay his $10.5 million this year?

[Mr. Cynical]

It doesn't matter. The Raiders are going to trade Woodson to us for Henry.

That would be such a waste. I'd take Grove and a pick over Woodson any day. The only way I'd want that trade is if was a 3 way and we sent Woodson somewhere else for a stud OL or DE.

[TigerJ]

Will you pay his $10.5 million this year?

Woodsen will volunteer to lop $8 million off his compensation in 2005