Send our #2 to the Eagles for Shelton Brown

[popanot]

Originally Posted by papabear

I also don't think it would fix much if our LB's and safeties are getting abused as much as they have been.

I wasn't suggesting that it would fix the D's problems. Just that it would be a good move and strengthen the secondary to where we could focus on the other areas that need fixing. But what the heck, they made their BIG DB move with Reeves (ugh...).

Originally Posted by papabear

I saw Greenwood covering Hines Ward once for godsakes....I know it was a zone covereage, but you know how that's going to to end.

Apparently Richard Smith didn't.

Originally Posted by nero THE zero

LZ was proposing a Sage+3rd for Maroney. That's definitely something I could get behind. I would love to add someone like Brown, but (1) I'd like to have a second after 2 years of not having one, and (2) would the Eagles deal him for a second?

Either trade would be fine with me.

The Pats need an offensive weapon like Maroney now more than ever with Brady down. As for the #2 for Brown, I'm not sure Philly would do it either. However, if they would, Brown's a proven quality starter in this league and I'd rather give a #2 for him than risk drafting an unknown.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by popanot

I wasn't suggesting that it would fix the D's problems. Just that it would be a good move and strengthen the secondary to where we could focus on the other areas that need fixing. But what the heck, they made their BIG DB move with Reeves (ugh...).

He would definitely improve our secondary, but for as much heat as some of our corners take (outside of Dunta) I've always felt that part of the blame had to do with the LB's and S. After the Pittsburgh game I'm even more sure of it. We could have Deion Sanders and Champ Bailey in their prime playing corner and we would still give up huge passing yards.

I'm not in the panic that most Texans fans are, but if were knocked out of the playoff race early I hope that we let guys like Adibi, Barber, Molden, Harrison....hell even PS guys like Coley and Roberson play. try out every combination of LB's and Safeties we can.

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by papabear

He would definitely improve our secondary, but for as much heat as some of our corners take (outside of Dunta) I've always felt that part of the blame had to do with the LB's and S. After the Pittsburgh game I'm even more sure of it. We could have Deion Sanders and Champ Bailey in their prime playing corner and we would still give up huge passing yards.

I'm not in the panic that most Texans fans are, but if were knocked out of the playoff race early I hope that we let guys like Adibi, Barber, Molden, Harrison....hell even PS guys like Coley and Roberson play. try out every combination of LB's and Safeties we can.

I think you are right on about our safeties.....and somebody tell me why Demeco was covering Hines Ward????!!!!!

[popanot]

My suggestion on trading for Brown has nothing to do with the Steelers game. It has everything to with the lousy play of Reeves, Petey and our Safeties thoughout, well, history. It also has everything to do with the unknowns and waiting on Bennett and Molden to mature and the injury/contract status of DRob. I'm talking about the next 5 years not the next 5 games - although a player like Brown would certainly help in the next 5.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by sinnister

and somebody tell me why Demeco was covering Hines Ward????!!!!!

That's going to happen when you run a lot zones. Once it looked like Greenwood was trying to run with Ward. It still could have been zone coverage, but it's hard to tell on TV. Zone coverage can help to hide any mismatches, athletically speaking, that might occur but only if you run it well. Greenwood was especially terrible. I thought he got a bum rap from most fans the last few years, but it looks like he got old quick. Hopefully I'm wrong....or at least right that Adibi could be an upgrade, but he has to get healthy first.


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