Bart Scott to test FA waters

[Romo2Dez4six]

i would love to have him here.... Even alot more than Ray because of age and money. He has learned under Ray and has the same intensity. Bring him in Jerry.... here is the link

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.preston23jan23,0,6661963.column?page=2

 

[TheCount]

I don't want him, tired of over paid FA's and he probably doesn't want to be in this circus anyway unless Jerry offers him a ton of cash.

 

[Big Country]

He'll be a Bengal next season...

 

[BigBoy63]

i would love to have him here.... Even alot more than Ray because of age and money. He has learned under Ray and has the same intensity. Bring him in Jerry.... here is the link

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.preston23jan23,0,6661963.column?page=2

Its on like donkey kong now.

 

[CF74]

http://www.nfl.com/players/bartscott/careerstats?id=SCO100498

It took 4 years for him to start bringing it but he's bringing it now. I guess he rode the pine a while. I didn't start hearing this guys name till just this year.

 

[Romo2Dez4six]

http://www.nfl.com/players/bartscott/careerstats?id=SCO100498

It took 4 years for him to start bringing it but he's bringing it now. I guess he rode the pine a while. I didn't start hearing this guys name till just this year.

he has even took pay cuts to stay with the Ravens and he has started the last 4 years

 

[Alexander]

Per the author:

Scott had a good year and is one of the team's leaders on defense, but he is no big fan of Harbaugh's and his tough-guy approach.

Sounds like he will fit right in with all the other delicate personalities in town.

 

[Vinnie2u]

System Linebacker.. Two words for you: Edgerton Hartwell.. Did well in Baltimore's system.. Spent two disapointing seasons in Atlanta then got cut...

 

[Chocolate Lab]

System Linebacker.. Two words for you: Edgerton Hartwell.. Did well in Baltimore's system.. Spent two disapointing seasons in Atlanta then got cut...

Exactly what I was going to say.

I'm just wary of most FAs. I'm almost glad we can't afford many this year.

 

[Biggems]

Id rather steal Dansby from Zona and put him next to James.

 

[Future]

When are people going to realize that we aren't going to make a big FA splash this year?

 

[WoodysGirl]

He'll be a Bengal next season...

Or a Jet...

 

[Big Dakota]

System Linebacker.. Two words for you: Edgerton Hartwell.. Did well in Baltimore's system.. Spent two disapointing seasons in Atlanta then got cut...

Sounds SOLID....................August 14, 2008: Raiders released LB Edgerton Hartwell: Unfortunately this time of the year brings the unwelcome news that some veterans will be cut, thus ending any chance of playing in the NFL again - last week it was Browns DB Gary Baxter coming back from double knee surgery. Yesterday, the Oakland Raiders released 9-year NFL veteran linebacker Edgerton Hartwell. The former menacing Baltimore Ravens linebacker and special teamer had been slowed by an Achilles injury in recent years and the signing of safety turned linebacker Adam Archuleta spelled Hartwell’s doom.Hartwell leaves the game with 274 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his career that included stops with the Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, and Oakland Raiders. As the Sacramento Bee wrote, “It is time to hang up the spikes when you’re cut for a back-up punter?” The Raiders signed punter Glenn Pakulak to cover for Shane Lechler who is out with an injury this week.

 

[UKCowboysFan]

When are people going to realize that we aren't going to make a big FA splash this year?

Not and sign Demarcus to a new contract.

I know which one I want

 

[Romo2Dez4six]

When are people going to realize that we aren't going to make a big FA splash this year?

honestly when Jerry proves me wrong.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

Did anyone think Jerry would make a trade to get Roy Williams during the season? I highly doubt it. Do I expect Jerry to bring in any FAs? No. Could it still happen? Yes. There's always doubt when Jerry Jones is involved.

 

[dbair1967]

http://www.nfl.com/players/bartscott/careerstats?id=SCO100498

It took 4 years for him to start bringing it but he's bringing it now. I guess he rode the pine a while. I didn't start hearing this guys name till just this year.

you realize he's only had one yr where he made any plays right?

and he's made basically no plays the last two seasons

I think he made the probowl 3 seasons ago when he had some sacks (9 I think) and made some plays in coverage...but his last two yrs he has made few impact plays of any kind

there's no way I'd give him a substancial offer

 

[dbair1967]

When are people going to realize that we aren't going to make a big FA splash this year?

oh just wait and see...there'll be a huge uproar by the close of business on the first day of free agency when we dont make any moves...even though a number of those who will complain are the same people who are now saying "quit signing people to big contracts"

 

[Alexander]

Exactly what I was going to say.

I'm just wary of most FAs. I'm almost glad we can't afford many this year.

Precisely. With nearly double digit draft choices, I would prefer to continue to build via that process than simply allowing Jerry Jones to throw money at mercenaries any longer.

Let the scouts do their jobs and find the right personality fits for this team.

Our 2008 draft was a success not just for the talent we got, but the personalities.

Felix Jones, Tashard Choice and Orlando Scandrick are coaches dreams. Jenkins and Bennett were the talented but headcase types. Who were the most productive?

That is part of Jones' problem. He weighs "talent" far too much in the evaluation process. That is how you get a roster full of individuals with no team identity like we have right now.

 

[dbair1967]

Precisely. With nearly double digit draft choices, I would prefer to continue to build via that process

I agree, and thats what I think will happen this offseason

than simply allowing Jerry Jones to throw money at mercenaries any longer.

we really havent done much of that since free agency began...there's a few times we've made some splashes, but most of the guys getting the big money contracts are our own home grown players, and thats the way it should be

Let the scouts do their jobs and find the right personality fits for this team.

agree again, and think they will do just that

Our 2008 draft was a success not just for the talent we got, but the personalities.

yep

Felix Jones, Tashard Choice and Orlando Scandrick are coaches dreams. Jenkins and Bennett were the talented but headcase types. Who were the most productive?

Bennett was pretty damn productive....Jenkins should have been playing CB ahead of Pac Trash and Henry all along...the other 3 were excellent rookies as well...all 5 were quality picks

That is part of Jones' problem. He weighs "talent" far too much in the evaluation process. That is how you get a roster full of individuals with no team identity like we have right now.

it is the GM's job to acquire talent...you can have a roster of 53 try hard, lunch pail guys all you want, but if they all lack talent you'll be a consistent loser...Jones hasnt went out trying to sign every free agent star (the way the Yankees in baseball do) in spite of what people perceive....look at the offense, defense and special teams now...Romo, Barber, F Jones, Choice, Anderson, Crayton, Austin, Witten, Bennett, Adams, Gurode, Ratliff, Canty, Spears, Hatcher, Bowen, James, Ware, Spencer, Ellis, Burnett, Newman, Jenkins, Scandrick, RW 38, Davis, Folk, McBriar were all drafted or signed as rookie free agents by us...only L. Davis, Owens and RW 11 were really high priced players we acquired from elsewhere...guys like Kosier, Z Thomas, Colombo, Henry and Hamlin were all signed to relative bargain deals when originally signed.