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Good read :up:
Good read.
Why is this thread rated so low?
VT Dolfan said:That was a good read. I felt that he was spot-on on most of his assessments. Having Ricky back would completely change the dynamic of that backfield. I would like to see Sammy Morris back as well, he is a very underated player who can make big contributions on special teams and handle a few carries a game. I would have no problem letting Minor go...kind of a wasted draft pick there. I would hope that we don't spend a second rounder on Leonard either. We have much more important needs than adding a versatile full back/h-back. I would have liked to have kept Fred Beasley last year, but according to Saban, Darian Barnes was better...
I thought that was a great read but I was wondering I am pretty sure that Mughelli form the ravens is a free agent. I think he is the answer we need at fullback he is a great blocker and I remember seeing him have a good year catching the ball out of the backfield which cameron did alot with neal. If someoe could let me know for sure if he is a free agent andabout how you guys feel if we added this guy.
TX-FinFan said:I don't see much of a trade market for Ricky. I've heard if he's busted one more time for substances he is gone forever from the NFL.
That was definitely a good read. Morris has also played FB so that could earn him more playing time in certain packages with Ronnie/Ricky. Barnes has improved his blocking but was hardly used this past season. Eckel could be that "X" factor out of the FB position but how good of a lead blocker is he.
Alabama's McClain or Tennessee's Corey Anderson (6'2" 258) could be worth a chance on the second day or as UDFAs.
Why would the Phins trade Ricky though? The reality is that he isn't going to fetch much on the market and he's under contract for a very reasonable amount. As Saban said, the guy is a presence on the field. I'm all for keeping Ricky. I don' think he will be a distraction.You're right, Ovie Mughelli is a free agent, and he's a fine pass catcher for a fullback, as well as a top-notch blocker. Good call.
http://www.nflpa.org/pdfs/RulesAndRegs/Drug_Policy_2006.pdf
Well, I went through it pretty quickly, but I don't read the drug policy as mandating a lifetime ban if Williams fails another test. I read it as mandating another one year ban, with reinstatement subject to the commissioner's discretion. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
But yeah, any way you slice it, that tends to put a damper on his trade value. Williams' ability is on par with any first round running back, but obviously, circumstances will make teams discount that a lot. Like I suggested in my article, I think the Phins would strongly consider taking a 3rd or 4th and being done with it. And as discount prices go, that's reasonable. A team that's a piece away from making a strong playoff run might roll the dice on him. Denver, for instance, makes a TON of sense as a potential landing spot if the Phins trade Williams.