Is Bradford Gone? update: Bradford signs with Lions - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

cuppacoffee · 03-06-2006

New York Giants wish list:

• WR Corey Bradford. The Giants made a run at him last year, but didn't land him. With Tim Carter set to leave via free agency and Jamaar Taylor's health always in question, the Giants need a new burner for their third receiver. Bradford could be that guy.

Ben Maller Rumor Page

Would make a few posters around here happy...

YoungTexanFan · 03-06-2006

Amen!!

Drinks are on me!!!

aj. · 03-06-2006

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The Giants made a run at him last year, but didn't land him.

Yeah, the Giants must have really 'made a run at him' last year since the Texans signed him to a deal barely over the minimum (800k) a few days after Bradford visited NY.

samomin · 03-06-2006

As long as we don't "land" him I'm happy.

Grid · 03-06-2006

I would not be against having bradford on the roster next season. not in the least.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with Bradford.. seriously..think back on all the games we have played with Bradford.. is there really any reason to hate him?

The problem isnt Bradford..its the way our old coaches used him.. he shouldnt be the #2 receiver. He is a #3 or #4.. someone you bring out to throw a hail mary to.

Hes "fairly" cheap.. and I think our new staff would use him correctly.

Bubbajwp · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by aj.

Yeah, the Giants must have really 'made a run at him' last year since the Texans signed him to a deal barely over the minimum (800k) a few days after Bradford visited NY.

You hit that right on the spot.

Eyeguy · 03-06-2006

Brick Hands Is Gone!

Corrosion · 03-06-2006

I'd be ELATED to see this guy sign ..... SOMEWHERE ELSE !

At one time I was a Bradford backer .... back when this board was at the old site ..... Since that time Ive come to my senses and realized Bradford is a track guy trying to make it as a football player ..... and doing a very poor impersonation at that.

As for the Giants making a run at him last year .... Why didnt they offer him a contract ??!!?? .....

Tha_Tinman · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by Grid

I would not be against having bradford on the roster next season. not in the least.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with Bradford.. seriously..think back on all the games we have played with Bradford.. is there really any reason to hate him?

The problem isnt Bradford..its the way our old coaches used him.. he shouldnt be the #2 receiver. He is a #3 or #4.. someone you bring out to throw a hail mary to.

Hes "fairly" cheap.. and I think our new staff would use him correctly.

I like Bradford ...He has made some great memorable clutch catches in the Texans uniform ...I think he's been our best receiver since the inaugural season. I have no idea of what the WR stats are ...but I'd like to see how he ranks in All-Time Texans History. Pretty darn good I suppose (Yeah I know he's been here tha whole time but u get my point)

Grid · 03-06-2006

Bradford last season.

16 games, 34 receptions, 436 yards, 12.8 average, 5 TDs

Brandon Stokely last season

15 games, 41 receptions, 543 yards, 13.2 average, 1 TD

How about Matt Jones, the rookie WR in Jacksonville.

16 games, 36 receptions, 432 yards, 12 average, 5 TDs

Nate Burleson

12 games, 30 receptions, 328 yards, 10.9 average, 1 TD

Mark Clayton

14 games, 44 receptions, 471 yards, 10.7 average, 2 TDs

Antwan Randel El

16 games, 35 receptions, 558 yards, 15.9 average, 1 TD

This is the class that Bradford is in. He is a good backup WR.. he shouldnt be key to the offense..he should just be there for when we CAN use his speed and experience.

**mexican_texan** · 03-06-2006

How 'bout putting drops as a stat line up there?

stevo3883 · 03-06-2006

lol dude are you seriously saying bradford should see playing time?

all of those guys were either A)rookies or B) had the worst season of their career.

thetexanator · 03-06-2006

man bradford is one of the most uncoordinated recievers i have ever seen(usually because they dont get PT) nice guy, but we need a upgrade

Napa Auto Parts · 03-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrosion

I'd be ELATED to see this guy sign ..... SOMEWHERE ELSE !

At one time I was a Bradford backer .... back when this board was at the old site ..... Since that time Ive come to my senses and realized Bradford is a track guy trying to make it as a football player ..... and doing a very poor impersonation at that.

As for the Giants making a run at him last year .... Why didnt they offer him a contract ??!!?? .....

Hopefully for a division rival im sure he can help them alot.

**Malloy** · 03-07-2006

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Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

Drinks are on me!!!

Am I the only one that did not miss the REALLY interesting stuff in this thread ?

Oh well, Bradford gone is nice too!

Corrosion · 03-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malloy

Am I the only one that did not miss the REALLY interesting stuff in this thread ?

Oh well, Bradford gone is nice too!

He's not old enough to get in the bar ..... he's buying soda's

Grid · 03-07-2006

Bradford caught 52% of his passes last season.

that puts his catch percentage close to players like Ashlie Lelie, Jerry Porter, Justin McCareins, Plaxico Burress, Drew Bennett, Isaac Bruce, Antwan Randel El, Andre Johnson, and Roy Williams.

so.. again.. he doesnt have the hands of a superstar.. but he does have the hands of an average player. His infamous "hands of stone" was the reputation he came to us with from Green Bay... for the most part, with us, he has been AVERAGE when it comes to hauling in passes.. not BELOW average.

But whatever.. some fans just have to have someone that they can dog on. Ignorance is bliss and whatnot.

**Kaiser Toro** · 03-07-2006

I do not see the value in keeping the guy. He has averaged over his 8 year career less than 2 catches and 30 yards per game. He does have a nice yards per catch percentage at 15.8.

I think we pretty know what we are going to get and in my opinion it is not worth what we should be paying for him at league minimum.

pittbull · 03-07-2006

Should Be......Wouldn't you!

Porky · 03-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grid

Bradford last season.

16 games, 34 receptions, 436 yards, 12.8 average, 5 TDs

Brandon Stokely last season

15 games, 41 receptions, 543 yards, 13.2 average, 1 TD

How about Matt Jones, the rookie WR in Jacksonville.

16 games, 36 receptions, 432 yards, 12 average, 5 TDs

Nate Burleson

12 games, 30 receptions, 328 yards, 10.9 average, 1 TD

Mark Clayton

14 games, 44 receptions, 471 yards, 10.7 average, 2 TDs

Antwan Randel El

16 games, 35 receptions, 558 yards, 15.9 average, 1 TD

This is the class that Bradford is in. He is a good backup WR.. he shouldnt be key to the offense..he should just be there for when we CAN use his speed and experience.

Out of all the guys you mentioned, how many of those would hit the FA market, get basically no offers, and have to come crawling back to their original team for a near min contract?

03-06-2006	#1
cuppacoffee Resident Grouch Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 73 Posts: 3,993 Rep Power: 16239	Is Bradford Gone? update: Bradford signs with Lions New York Giants wish list: • WR Corey Bradford. The Giants made a run at him last year, but didn't land him. With Tim Carter set to leave via free agency and Jamaar Taylor's health always in question, the Giants need a new burner for their third receiver. Bradford could be that guy. Ben Maller Rumor Page Would make a few posters around here happy... __________________ Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which they never show to anyone. - Mark Twain

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Corrosion Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northwest Houston Age: 44 Posts: 26,960 Rep Power: 58217	I'd be ELATED to see this guy sign ..... SOMEWHERE ELSE ! At one time I was a Bradford backer .... back when this board was at the old site ..... Since that time Ive come to my senses and realized Bradford is a track guy trying to make it as a football player ..... and doing a very poor impersonation at that. As for the Giants making a run at him last year .... Why didnt they offer him a contract ??!!?? ..... __________________ I have no tolerance for stupidity.

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stevo3883 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: h-town Age: 33 Posts: 733 Rep Power: 8	lol dude are you seriously saying bradford should see playing time? all of those guys were either A)rookies or B) had the worst season of their career. __________________ Go Team?

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Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,890 Rep Power: 19756	I do not see the value in keeping the guy. He has averaged over his 8 year career less than 2 catches and 30 yards per game. He does have a nice yards per catch percentage at 15.8. I think we pretty know what we are going to get and in my opinion it is not worth what we should be paying for him at league minimum. __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

03-07-2006	#19
pittbull All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston Age: 39 Posts: 532 Rep Power: 10	Point Blank Should Be......Wouldn't you! __________________ The Original, No Duplicating!!!

03-06-2006	#2
YoungTexanFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,791 Rep Power: 653	Amen!! Drinks are on me!!! __________________ The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them.

03-06-2006	#4
samomin Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 144 Rep Power: 9	As long as we don't "land" him I'm happy. __________________ "You will not regret losing, but you will regret not giving your best."

03-06-2006	#5
Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	I would not be against having bradford on the roster next season. not in the least. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with Bradford.. seriously..think back on all the games we have played with Bradford.. is there really any reason to hate him? The problem isnt Bradford..its the way our old coaches used him.. he shouldnt be the #2 receiver. He is a #3 or #4.. someone you bring out to throw a hail mary to. Hes "fairly" cheap.. and I think our new staff would use him correctly.

03-06-2006	#7
Eyeguy Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 251 Rep Power: 9	Brick Hands Is Gone!

03-06-2006	#13
thetexanator All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 544 Rep Power: 293	man bradford is one of the most uncoordinated recievers i have ever seen(usually because they dont get PT) nice guy, but we need a upgrade

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