Eddie George @ $2 million per year: Would you do it? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Hottoddie · 07-17-2004

I know that he's been injured & we're set with DD as our starter, with Hollings hopefully taking the next step this year. However, George is apparently healed & his experience/veteran leadership could be invaluable to our very young offensive unit. Also, he might be motivated enough to feel he has something to prove to Bud Adams.

With the exception of Banks, Bradford, & Miller, our skilled position players on offense have 3 or less years of experience & none of them have ever really done anything in the NFL. A player with George's experience could be invaluable to a player like Hollings & he could give DD some tips on prolonging his career (ie, what not to do). If he's completely healed up, he could do for us what Steven Davis did for Carolina.

I'm asking this question, because it appears that Tennessee is low balling him, & if he refuses to accept their offer, they're reportedly going to release him. They're only offering him ~$1.5 million per year.

Assuming he passes our physical, would you be willing to offer him $2-3 million per year for 1-3 years, with only the first year guaranteed?

The Tennessean

George's future with Titans in his own hands
By JIM WYATT
Staff Writer

It turns out running back Eddie George has more than one decision to make over the weekend.

The first, of course, involves his future with the Titans. The other? Which club to use on the 190-yard, par-3?

George is scheduled to play golf this morning with his agents, Lamont Smith and Peter Schaffer, along with Steelers running back Jerome Bettis.

George said last night he still hasn't decided whether to accept a reduced contract from the Titans, but admitted it's now up to him.

''That's pretty much it,'' George said. ''I think they are going to give it one more final offer and based off of that, we'll see what happens. Right now, I couldn't tell you one way or the other what's going to happen for sure.''

That answer could be made at some point along the 18-hole course today; George is scheduled to be paired with Smith. George said he's ready to put the six-month ordeal behind him.

''It hasn't been fun, but I'll know something soon, probably by the end of the weekend,'' George said. ''Right now I'm just going to try and chill out and enjoy the next day or so and talk this thing over, weigh my options and make a decision.''

As expected, George and Smith met yesterday at Smith's office in Denver. The topic of yesterday's conversation centered mainly on marketing ideas for the eight-year pro, but George and Smith were also scheduled to have dinner last night to discuss his contract situation more in depth.

George met with Titans General Manager Floyd Reese earlier this week to discuss his contract before heading to Denver on Thursday night. The Titans would like to keep George, but they've also made it clear to him they'll have no choice but to release him if he decides not accept the contract that's been offered.

George, who has rushed for 10,009 yards in his career, is scheduled to make $4.25 million in 2004, but the Titans aren't willing to pay him much more than $1.5 million.

The Titans continue to wait on George's decision while trying to get contracts finished for the team's 13 draft picks.

Reese said yesterday the two sides have ''gone back and forth several times'' this week in contract negotiations. He sounded somewhat intrigued about George's trip to Denver.

''To be honest, I don't even know what they are talking about,'' Reese said. ''We are just waiting to hear back. … You have to continue working on these other guys, which we'll do.''

Jim Wyatt covers the Titans for The Tennessean. He can be reached at 259-8015 or jwyatt@tennessean.com.

Fiddy · 07-17-2004

Not a chance I sign him. Stephen Davis rushed for 1500 yards last year, George cant do that. And I can give DD tips, for free, on how to avoid injury and how to prolong his career: work hard, hope for some luck, and dont think that running out of bounds is a bad thing....

JustBonee · 07-17-2004

Heck! .. we all know how rough it is to get by on 1.5 mil a year, don't we?

Eddie George was great, and is finding out how it goes in the twilight of your career. They all seem to have a really tough time dealing with it.
The Texans are about 3.3 mil under their cap, but I don't see them jumping at a chance to grab Eddie. Doesn't seem like he would fit into the picture, since we're going young and developing players for the most part.

jacquescas · 07-17-2004

Agreed, alot of us feel strongly towards him since he started his career here in Houston, and until recently most of us followed and cheered for him. One of the durable and good guys out there. No doubt that he could make an impact on a team that is starved for a back and looking to make a serious playoff run. But that team is not the Texans. DD needs more snaps to improve and with Hollings behind him we are pretty deep.

Maybe the Browns, Buccs, or Eagles could use him.

WWJD · 07-17-2004

No. There is no need for him on this team.

powda · 07-17-2004

seems to me if the texans wanted an older bruising running back thats not quite the player he was, wouldnt they have made an offer to mack by now?

07-17-2004	#1
Hottoddie Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston Age: 54 Posts: 1,205 Rep Power: 503	Eddie George @ $2 million per year: Would you do it? I know that he's been injured & we're set with DD as our starter, with Hollings hopefully taking the next step this year. However, George is apparently healed & his experience/veteran leadership could be invaluable to our very young offensive unit. Also, he might be motivated enough to feel he has something to prove to Bud Adams. With the exception of Banks, Bradford, & Miller, our skilled position players on offense have 3 or less years of experience & none of them have ever really done anything in the NFL. A player with George's experience could be invaluable to a player like Hollings & he could give DD some tips on prolonging his career (ie, what not to do). If he's completely healed up, he could do for us what Steven Davis did for Carolina. I'm asking this question, because it appears that Tennessee is low balling him, & if he refuses to accept their offer, they're reportedly going to release him. They're only offering him ~$1.5 million per year. Assuming he passes our physical, would you be willing to offer him $2-3 million per year for 1-3 years, with only the first year guaranteed? The Tennessean George's future with Titans in his own hands By JIM WYATT Staff Writer It turns out running back Eddie George has more than one decision to make over the weekend. The first, of course, involves his future with the Titans. The other? Which club to use on the 190-yard, par-3? George is scheduled to play golf this morning with his agents, Lamont Smith and Peter Schaffer, along with Steelers running back Jerome Bettis. George said last night he still hasn't decided whether to accept a reduced contract from the Titans, but admitted it's now up to him. ''That's pretty much it,'' George said. ''I think they are going to give it one more final offer and based off of that, we'll see what happens. Right now, I couldn't tell you one way or the other what's going to happen for sure.'' That answer could be made at some point along the 18-hole course today; George is scheduled to be paired with Smith. George said he's ready to put the six-month ordeal behind him. ''It hasn't been fun, but I'll know something soon, probably by the end of the weekend,'' George said. ''Right now I'm just going to try and chill out and enjoy the next day or so and talk this thing over, weigh my options and make a decision.'' As expected, George and Smith met yesterday at Smith's office in Denver. The topic of yesterday's conversation centered mainly on marketing ideas for the eight-year pro, but George and Smith were also scheduled to have dinner last night to discuss his contract situation more in depth. George met with Titans General Manager Floyd Reese earlier this week to discuss his contract before heading to Denver on Thursday night. The Titans would like to keep George, but they've also made it clear to him they'll have no choice but to release him if he decides not accept the contract that's been offered. George, who has rushed for 10,009 yards in his career, is scheduled to make $4.25 million in 2004, but the Titans aren't willing to pay him much more than $1.5 million. The Titans continue to wait on George's decision while trying to get contracts finished for the team's 13 draft picks. Reese said yesterday the two sides have ''gone back and forth several times'' this week in contract negotiations. He sounded somewhat intrigued about George's trip to Denver. ''To be honest, I don't even know what they are talking about,'' Reese said. ''We are just waiting to hear back. … You have to continue working on these other guys, which we'll do.'' Jim Wyatt covers the Titans for The Tennessean. He can be reached at 259-8015 or jwyatt@tennessean.com.

07-17-2004	#2
Fiddy Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Age: 25 Posts: 4,314 Rep Power: 17	Not a chance I sign him. Stephen Davis rushed for 1500 yards last year, George cant do that. And I can give DD tips, for free, on how to avoid injury and how to prolong his career: work hard, hope for some luck, and dont think that running out of bounds is a bad thing.... __________________ 'Anyone ready to go outside so I can make you look bad?' - Matt Schaub talking to the DBs

07-17-2004	#6
powda Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 24382	seems to me if the texans wanted an older bruising running back thats not quite the player he was, wouldnt they have made an offer to mack by now? __________________ Stupid doesn't discriminate.

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07-17-2004	#3
JustBonee Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 1,762 Rep Power: 10	Heck! .. we all know how rough it is to get by on 1.5 mil a year, don't we? Eddie George was great, and is finding out how it goes in the twilight of your career. They all seem to have a really tough time dealing with it. The Texans are about 3.3 mil under their cap, but I don't see them jumping at a chance to grab Eddie. Doesn't seem like he would fit into the picture, since we're going young and developing players for the most part.

07-17-2004	#4
jacquescas Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 10	Agreed, alot of us feel strongly towards him since he started his career here in Houston, and until recently most of us followed and cheered for him. One of the durable and good guys out there. No doubt that he could make an impact on a team that is starved for a back and looking to make a serious playoff run. But that team is not the Texans. DD needs more snaps to improve and with Hollings behind him we are pretty deep. Maybe the Browns, Buccs, or Eagles could use him.

07-17-2004	#5
WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	No. There is no need for him on this team.

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