Charles Rodgers

[Slammin Bran 23]

I heard the lions might be cutting Charles Rodgers. Do you think we'd have any use for him?

 

[FRDRCK]

not after the trade we just made

 

[JackMagist]

An injury prone player on the drug program...I doubt it.

 

[Hailmary]

no harm in bringing him in for a look.

I realize he's no boy scout, but how many receivers are these days?

low risk, high reward type of situation.

JMO (I realize I'm in the minority regarding this kid).

 

[JackMagist]

no harm in bringing him in for a look.

I realize he's no boy scout, but how many receivers are these days?

low risk, high reward type of situation.

JMO (I realize I'm in the minority regarding this kid).

I don't see it as low risk if we actually signed him...more like High risk and Doubtful reward.

 

[diamond cutter]

Didn't Saban coach this guy? It would be interesting to see if the Dolphins give him a look. I don't think they are too deep at receiver, and if N.S. doesn't want to give him a shot - I doubt anybody will get anything out of him the rest of this career.

 

[Hailmary]

I don't see it as low risk if we actually signed him...more like High risk and Doubtful reward.

Well, I don't see many teams offering him a multi year contract w/ a huge signing bonus.

What teams will probably offer will be base + incentives. If he performs to his potential, then everyone wins. If not, then he gets cut.

He's screwed up enough where he has to actually work for his paycheck. If he realizes this, some team will benefit. If not, well I hope he's had a good and honest financial advisor up to this point.

 

[JackMagist]

Well, I don't see many teams offering him a multi year contract w/ a huge signing bonus.

What teams will probably off will be base + incentives. If he performs to his potential, then everyone wins. If not, then he gets cut.

He's screwed up enough where he has to actually work for his paycheck. If he realizes this, some team will benefit. If not, well I hope he's had a good and honest financial advisor up to this point.

My problem is what happens if he comes in with a low risk contract (no big deal Salary cap wise). But then if he makes the team and becomes an integral part of the offense, what effect does it have on us when he fails a drug test just before the playoffs? He is gone and we are left going into the playoffs with a rookie that has not been getting the developmental work he needed because Rogers was getting those reps. This is the kind of risk that concerns me, being blindsided by something stupid. That is the risk that we were unwilling to take with QC and I'm not in favor of taking it with this guy either.

 

[Hailmary]

My problem is what happens if he comes in with a low risk contract (no big deal Salary cap wise). But then if he makes the team and becomes an integral part of the offense, what effect does it have on us when he fails a drug test just before the playoffs? He is gone and we are left going into the playoffs with a rookie that has not been getting the developmental work he needed because Rogers was getting those reps. This is the kind of risk that concerns me, being blindsided by something stupid. That is the risk that we were unwilling to take with QC and I'm not in favor of taking it with this guy either.

That is a very good and fair point, and it should be a major factor on whether or not to give this kid a look.

...but

I think because we are so close and on the verge, the risk is warranted. I mean, isn't this the reason why we signed To? Sure he hasn't broken any laws, but he's been labeled as a locker room cancer.

The NFl is a business. Teams will look the other way if they feel that a player can get them "over the hump". It's a sad state, but it's reality. This is why athletes like Chris Henry remain on their respective team's roster even after multiple arrests. Also why we were (as fans) willng to look the other way during the championship years during the 90's.

 

[JackMagist]

That is a very good and fair point, and it should be a major factor on whether or not to give this kid a look.

...but

I think because we are so close and on the verge, the risk is warranted. I mean, isn't this the reason why we signed To? Sure he hasn't broken any laws, but he's been labeled as a locker room cancer.

The NFl is a business. Teams will look the other way if they feel that a player can get them "over the hump". It's a sad state, but it's reality. This is why athletes like Chris Henry remain on their respective team's roster even after multiple arrests. Also why we were (as fans) willng to look the other way during the championship years during the 90's.

I understand where you are coming from and you have some valid points. It's just that I am one who tends to take a hard-line with these types of guys. I NEVER would have signed Owens either for that matter and I most certainly would not want Chris Henry (yes I know, team cancer vs. criminal and I know the difference). I just don't trust them to be there when we need them.

That's just my stand on these guys...I've been that way for a long time and I don't see me changing

 

[Hailmary]

I understand where you are coming from and you have some valid points. It's just that I am one who tends to take a hard-line with these types of guys. I NEVER would have signed Owens either for that matter and I most certainly would not want Chris Henry (yes I know, team cancer vs. criminal and I know the difference). I just don't trust them to be there when we need them.

That's just my stand on these guys...I've been that way for a long time and I don't see me changing

I respect your stance and see a lot of merit in it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Every time this question gets asked this off season the answer is still the same. NO. We don't bring guys like (druggie) that on board any more. It don't matter how close we are to a super bowl.

 

[lane]

I heard the lions might be cutting Charles Rodgers. Do you think we'd have any use for him?

we could probably let him pick up the jock straps after practice or something.