brihs2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Is it possible TD is holding out to sign GB's Rivera? If so, i would like the move. He is old, yes, but i think we are poised to contend this year and next with this team (assuming JP is the real deal). Then we will have a ton of FA's in 2006 so our 2006 roster make look completely different. Anyway, we sign Rivera to a two year contract at a reasonable number. We draft a Guard that will be given the starting spot after being on the roster for two years. I think this move, or other moves similar (get a temporary fix, draft the replacement) is what TD may be looking at doing this year in the Free Agent Market. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rivera is flying to Dallas tom. to work out for the team. He is too much $... We need sto start looking at the 2nd tier guys or into the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDG Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 It could be that its not TD's strategy, but McNally's.... that is, when McNally was a Giant he consistently went with unheralded players and undrafted free agents. Maybe he wants to do it again.... JDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 It could be that its not TD's strategy, but McNally's.... that is, when McNally was a Giant he consistently went with unheralded players and undrafted free agents. Maybe he wants to do it again.... JDG 260081[/snapback] And the Giants OL was absolutely awful his last year there. He's a good OL coach, but he can't perform miracles. He needs some talent to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 It could be that its not TD's strategy, but McNally's.... that is, when McNally was a Giant he consistently went with unheralded players and undrafted free agents. Maybe he wants to do it again.... JDG 260081[/snapback] yeah - right McNally worked with what the front office game him, which wasn't much. I highly doubt he purposely had a hand in bringing in inferior players just so he could work miracles with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rivera is flying to Dallas tom. to work out for the team. He is too much $... We need sto start looking at the 2nd tier guys or into the draft. 259998[/snapback] why is he "too much $"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Let's sign the pizza fighter. He is 6-4 , 295 and has a mean streak. Maybe we could pay off someone to get him out of jail. http://www.newsnet5.com/crimestoppers/4213293/detail.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 It could be that its not TD's strategy, but McNally's.... that is, when McNally was a Giant he consistently went with unheralded players and undrafted free agents. Maybe he wants to do it again.... JDG 260081[/snapback] I am not privy to what happened with the Giants, but always assumed it was the NYG front office that just ignored the OL when it came time to draft. Could it be that McNally was telling them that he could get by with what they have? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDG Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I am not privy to what happened with the Giants, but always assumed it was the NYG front office that just ignored the OL when it came time to draft. Could it be that McNally was telling them that he could get by with what they have? I don't know. 260146[/snapback] I suspect that that is what McNally was doing.... he told them that he could "coach up" just about anybody to be decent. Not a bad strategy actually..... if the UDFA's and whatnot perform competently, he's a miracle-worker. If not, then he can't be blamed - he didn't have the talent. JDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Let's sign the pizza fighter. He is 6-4 , 295 and has a mean streak. Maybe we could pay off someone to get him out of jail. http://www.newsnet5.com/crimestoppers/4213293/detail.html 260140[/snapback] LMFAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbfan54 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I think TD has to use some of the cap space this year to lock up bills that will be free agents next year like Clements and Fletcher. If you look at the list of bills free agents next year it is much worse than just JJ and PW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beausox Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Another variable we dont know and hopefully TD & co do is how many teams need a guard and what is the value of a guard relative to their other needs. This gives us an idea of when to strike. It is all about the cap. The entire NFL is all about the cap. It doesnt take a genius to rate talent about players with 3 year track record in the NFL. Gee do you think Randy Moss is any good? Was Takeo worth it? Or that Mahle, assuming no injury, can play guard? (even Terrel Buckley is a known commodity to all ) Did all teams have even any interest in any of these three examples? No. Teams have different needs in a sport that limits choices via cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 TD isn't going to sign Rivera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rivera is about to sign with Dallas. Yet another cog in there wheel this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rivera is about to sign with Dallas. Yet another cog in there wheel this offseason. 260529[/snapback] So i take it you're on the "TD is a cheapskate" wagon? I'll call TD many things, but cheapskate isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I suspect that that is what McNally was doing.... he told them that he could "coach up" just about anybody to be decent. 260358[/snapback] The Patriots have been doing that for 4 years now. We just need all the other coaches to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 So i take it you're on the "TD is a cheapskate" wagon? I'll call TD many things, but cheapskate isn't one of them. 260532[/snapback] Nope, I am patient. But it sure looks like Dallas is trying to make a run at it over the next 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I think TD has to use some of the cap space this year to lock up bills that will be free agents next year like Clements and Fletcher. If you look at the list of bills free agents next year it is much worse than just JJ and PW. 260458[/snapback] FLETCH IS SIGNED THROUGH '06.........who starts these rumours?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Nope, I am patient. But it sure looks like Dallas is trying to make a run at it over the next 2 years. 260541[/snapback] Good for em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 sometimes i think TD knows what he's doing and sometimes i think he's following a strategy similar to gnomes... 1: steal underpants 2: ??? 3: super bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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