http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/02/13/agent-vernon-carey-likely-to-walk/
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Well my Mock looks more likely now that Carey is going to walk.
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Eek.
RT might just become top priority. -
I would rather them ship him out then pay him money when they feel they can get more for less elsewhere.
If they let him walk they have something in mind.The Rev, Kanye West, steveincolorado and 4 others like this. -
We need to keep as many players that are at the least "serviceable" while attempting to fill the holes that are urgent. Creating more holes just makes the rebuild process longer.
Having said that, yeah, if they really think Carey is just to inconsistent to consider a high contract on him then what are they going to do. They get rid if him, hopefully though, they have a player they feel has similar talent that they know they can bring in. We can't afford any positions that are set presently to take a step backwards.Rick 1966, Larryfinfan and Puka-head like this. -
ie: "This is what we believe you are worth - we will pay you X amount but we won't be held hostage. Explore FA see if another team will pay you more. If so - best wishes".
Also in another thread FFIC posted a link to an article that mentioned we would be looking to upgrade the RT position. -
Is he asking for silly money? I've not seen any figures mentioned but he does seem to be able to play well across the line? - That probably doesn't justify big money but should warrant a decent attempt to resign?
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If this is how it plays out it will emphasis were not shipping out our 1st round pick for a top end WR. We'll need all the draft picks we have.
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Don't see us using the first on a RT prospect and if that's true then this would have little bearing on how we address the use of the #1. -
Either way, we're looking at spending another pick or quite a bit of money to fill a position that isn't as big of an immediate need IMO.
I wish we'd just franchise him this year. Then we have time to workout a deal, or maybe even trade him. Plus, you know he'd be playing at his best since he'd still be looking for a big deal. -
I know Carey is younger and the positions aren't really comparable but their willingness to let players go and stand firm to their grounds is. -
Honestly i dont think he played that well this year. so if hes asking for a ton of money i have no problem with letting him walk.
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I'm just saying that if we let Carey go, our options look very limited and unattractive for the most part.
I'd hate to have to fill this position and in turn, miss out on a playmaker on D such as Peppers, or blow our 1st rounder on a RT instead of taking a guy like English.
This could article could all be a load of crap though anyways so who knows.alen1 likes this. -
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I didn't read the article, but if fatasz wants big money, he should have been to the pro bowl a few times. He's average. I would rather trust Mr. Ireland than anyone else at this time.
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How about being able to properly play RT or LT?
What makes you think he's even asking for big money? People are getting this idea bc some agent (not even Carey's agent), is saying that he might want more than we want to pay him.
And yea, being our best RT does mean something bc consistency and familiarity between the OL is very important. You can't expect our line to play great when it keeps looking completely different every year.anlgp likes this. -
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But why pay a average player that kind of money? None of us knows what he is asking, your right about that, but maybe he isn't the player that the FO wants. If he is asking for a ton of money, then I have no problem letting him walk. He isn't worth that much. -
I honestly don't understand the love for Carey on here. He is a Right Tackle and Right Tackles, for the most part, can be easily replaced (unless you're the Jets and you have Anthony Clement man the position for two years before finally getting Damien Woody). He isn't worth the money he is going to command on the FA market and Parcells knows this. Right Tackle is the least important position on an Offensive Line as long as your Quarterback isn't a lefty.
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If we want to look at switching someone out, it has to be Satele. He def took a monster step back this year. If your looking for a weak point on that line, look no further.
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Not much John, yourself?
Seriously I don't think Carey is worth what some fans are willing to give him. There are a couple of names on the FA market and there are going to be plenty of tackles available in the draft. I'd be more concerned about resigning Yermiah Bell and Channing Crowder.Fin Fan In Cali likes this. -
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Crowder is a ILB/OLB tweener, its important to have players like those. -
Damn, I can't wait to have Thomas back. I always forget about him at first when I think of our OL. -
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As for RT, if you guys want to spend big, don't spend it on Carey, spend it on Stacy Andrews from the Bengals, the best RT available.
Bell is a must to resign, IMO, unless the team can bring in a guy like Brian Dawkins or Darren Sharper.
Crowder is an ILB/OLB tweener, its important to have guys like that in the 34. Of course you don't want seven of those, but having one or two is never a bad thing. Adds depth at each position.Fin Fan In Cali likes this. -
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Crowder is a ILB/OLB tweener with 1.5 CAREER sacks and 0 Interceptions. Doesn't sound like much for an OLB.
He also only averaged around 60 tackles in his first 3 years and then magically that number kicked up to 92 in his contract year. Weird.
Add to that his knee issues and I say No Thanks. -
An uncapped year may be forth coming in the near future.........doesn't make much sense to not spend our money this off season to retain some very key players...........
Now if BP and JI think they can get better play out of a 2nd or 3rd round pick then im all for it.........
Any other FA tackle will cost just as much as Vernon............
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Carey CAN play LT, but he's pretty putrid when he's on that side. Stacy Andrews can play RT or G. Again, if you're going to spend your $ on a big name RT, spend it on Andrews or a Draftee. -
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