Who on this team is tradeable??

[peplaw06]

Out of all the threads started and posts posted by people who think Carp is officially a "bust" and was a mistake... I've still yet to see anyone who can name the guy we could have/should have picked who would be doing what Carp is not.

Face it, all of you want him starting. It's not enough that he gets in on a handful of plays and on special teams. So tell me, who was available that would be starting for us right now, at this moment...?

 

[Frosty]

One thing on trades. Our castoff LBs have played well in Nawlins. I am sure other teams paid attention to that.

Oh, and the best LB in the 2007 Draft is Paul Posluzny of Penn State. "LB University" has once again come through. Jack Lambert of all people, a PSU Alum, calls Posluzny the best the Nittany Lions have ever produced.

High praise indeed.

SHSHHSHHSHHSSHHSHS..don't tell Parcels I hoping for a WR or someone other than a LB in the draft next year..ray2:

 

[Hostile]

SHSHHSHHSHHSSHHSHS..don't tell Parcels I hoping for a WR or someone other than a LB in the draft next year..ray2:

I'll take the LB if we have the chance. I want a difference maker. He is one.

 

[Zaxor]

I'll take the LB if we have the chance. I want a difference maker. He is one.

and that my friend is the right answer...if the guy is a differance maker than he is worth a first round pick

 

[neosapien23]

Are you kidding? Whould you do it?

Why not if your a team that is picking in the 20s and your need is linebacker? Dallas would have to eat his signing bonus and the player is a year older and is body is more mature.

 

[neosapien23]

Out of all the threads started and posts posted by people who think Carp is officially a "bust" and was a mistake... I've still yet to see anyone who can name the guy we could have/should have picked who would be doing what Carp is not.

Face it, all of you want him starting. It's not enough that he gets in on a handful of plays and on special teams. So tell me, who was available that would be starting for us right now, at this moment...?

I think most people are upset because Carpenter was supposed to be ready to play. That was the reason he was chosen over people like Manny Lawson who had higher potential cielings. I think most people would agree that Oline was a bigger need than linebacker. If Dallas was going to wait for a player to develop, they would have been better off taking Winston Justice. I personally would have rather had Nick Mangold or Davin Joseph.

 

[LD Fan]

One thing on trades. Our castoff LBs have played well in Nawlins. I am sure other teams paid attention to that.

Oh, and the best LB in the 2007 Draft is Paul Posluzny of Penn State. "LB University" has once again come through. Jack Lambert of all people, a PSU Alum, calls Posluzny the best the Nittany Lions have ever produced.

High praise indeed.

He's sure got the name for it. Is he missing any front teeth. That's the picture I'm drawing in my imagination.

 

[LD Fan]

Out of all the threads started and posts posted by people who think Carp is officially a "bust" and was a mistake... I've still yet to see anyone who can name the guy we could have/should have picked who would be doing what Carp is not.

Face it, all of you want him starting. It's not enough that he gets in on a handful of plays and on special teams. So tell me, who was available that would be starting for us right now, at this moment...?

The question should be who was available that would be active every Sunday.

 

[Doomsday101]

Dallas choose Carpenter because of some uncertainties at the LB position heading into camp. Because Carpenter is not on the field today means little to me what he does once he gets on the field in the near future does mean a lot.

 

[neosapien23]

Dallas choose Carpenter because of some uncertainties at the LB position heading into camp. Because Carpenter is not on the field today means little to me what he does once he gets on the field in the near future does mean a lot.

I am sure Carpenter will play well once he gets his chance, but I think Burnett just played himself into the SOLB when Ellis leaves. Can Dallas really afford to have Carpenter has depth at linebacker? Wouldn't they be better off trading him for a low number 1 pick to some team that will want a linebacker in the draft? They could then have two number 1s to spend on the Oline.

 

[Future]

Gregg Ellis IMO is a very tradeable player. Problem is it should have been done before week 6 passed :bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

the guy is killing me slowly

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

just because we wasted a No. 1 on Carpenter doesn't mean some other team is going to be stupid enough to do it.

 

[Stautner]

Can Hoyte still hit? If he can he would still be able to play linebacker.

Its like being able to ride a bike. Once you know how to ride, you won't ever forget it.

You really think ability to hit is ALL it takes to be a LB.

Besides - the reason he isn't a LB anymore has as much to do with the fact he is better (or at least more valuable) at FB than with his ability as a LB.

 

[Doomsday101]

I am sure Carpenter will play well once he gets his chance, but I think Burnett just played himself into the SOLB when Ellis leaves. Can Dallas really afford to have Carpenter has depth at linebacker? Wouldn't they be better off trading him for a low number 1 pick to some team that will want a linebacker in the draft? They could then have two number 1s to spend on the Oline.

If someone was offering a #1 then chances are I would take it at this stage. Heading into the draft with doubts at LB which is one position you better have options if your running a 3-4 Carpenter pick made sense. Now I doubt anyone is going to offer up a #1 pick but should someone make the offer then it would worth doing it.

 

[conner01]

i don't think you would have any probelm at all getting a low 1st rnd pick for carp. remember they would get him dirt cheap because we would have to eat an signing bonus. ellis is going no where he has played as well as anyone on the team. you don't get better trading your pass rushers

 

[peplaw06]

I think most people are upset because Carpenter was supposed to be ready to play. That was the reason he was chosen over people like Manny Lawson who had higher potential cielings. I think most people would agree that Oline was a bigger need than linebacker. If Dallas was going to wait for a player to develop, they would have been better off taking Winston Justice. I personally would have rather had Nick Mangold or Davin Joseph.

Wait a second... The thinking that Carp was going to come in and play right away was because LB was a weakness at the time. I'm sure you can do a search on it and find all the arguments, all the issues.

So now we've been fortunate NOT to HAVE to have a rookie starting at OLB and everyone wants to throw the bust term out there? Then you say well if we wanted a developmental player, we should have taken someone else. If they're "developmental players," then how do you know who will turn out better after some development?? Those OL you mentioned may just as easily TURN OUT to be busts.

The problem comes by placing labels on a guy this early into a career... whether good or bad. Just be patient for goodness sakes. It's not like there was some unbelievable prospect available that would have us at 8-0. I just don't understand the appeal of pigeon-holing a guy this soon.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Would teams be willing to trade a number 1 pick for Carpenter? Dallas could really use an extra number 1 to pick up a good Olineman in the draft.

Everyone but Romo thus far.

 

[peplaw06]

The question should be who was available that would be active every Sunday.

Any answers...? How would you know?

 

[Stautner]

i don't think you would have any probelm at all getting a low 1st rnd pick for carp. remember they would get him dirt cheap because we would have to eat an signing bonus. ellis is going no where he has played as well as anyone on the team. you don't get better trading your pass rushers

We SPENT a low first round pick on Carpenter, and some teams thought we took him several spots higher than he should have gone. Why would anyone pay that to get him now after he hasn't been able to get any real playing time and hasn't even been able to work his way onto special teams in several games - not even being active for those games?

Of course, if by low first rougn pick you mean the LAST pick in the 1st round "maybe" there is an outside chance, but that's very dowbtful considering he has been in the NFL for half a season has yet to show anything at all that would even suggest he is worthy.

Before anyone jumps on me, I'm not bashing Carpenter. I certainly think the jury is out and he could eventually become a solid NFL player, but at this point he hasn't done anything that would get the attention of other teams.