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Chiefs acquire Michael Bennett

Numbskull said:
LOL, a 10 page thread on Michael Bennett... I don't think there was even a 5 page thread at SR when we signed him. He's on his way out soon... I think most probably to St. Louis... we'll see though...
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dayum to rams...i was hoping he come here....hey numbskull how long do u think the sharing of carries between bush and mcallister will last for...one of them will leave(maybe next year)????? i think it probly be deuce....i like deuce hes one of the top running backs in the league, but bush is like the next sanders, bush doenst really need an oline, give him a gap and hes gone for a touch down
 
wicked_wayz said:
dayum to rams...i was hoping he come here....hey numbskull how long do u think the sharing of carries between bush and mcallister will last for...one of them will leave(maybe next year)????? i think it probly be deuce....i like deuce hes one of the top running backs in the league, but bush is like the next sanders, bush doenst really need an oline, give him a gap and hes gone for a touch down
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I've heard the Rams are really hot on his tail since Marshall went down. Deuce and Bush will be together for atleast 3 years as it doesn't even become a real option to move Deuce until 2009 as he only signed his contract a year ago.

I love Deuce, but like I have said before recently, he hasn't been the same rb he was in 2003 for two years. Even before he was hurt in the 3rd game last year, he looked overweight and ineffective. Not many people talk about it because Deuce is such a fan favorite in New Orleans. He's an even greater person than he is a football player. Its common opinion that Deuce lost that edge he had back in 2002-2003 because of Haslett who asked him to gain 2lbs a year to add to his durability... well.. it slowed him down is what it did... in 2004 he lost that break away speed that we had seen from him so much in previous years...

I honestly think that the injury might actually help him in the long run. Rededicate him to getting slimmer and regain the speed and agility he had a couple years ago. So far, so good.. his knee has held up very well in camp and he has slimmed down quite a bit. If he comes back full force and plays like he did in 2003, it'll be hard to keep him off the field and would be painful to say goodbye in a few years.
 
i wonder if we could get bush from the saints for DD our 1st next year and Eric moulds. and then trade with the titans D.carr and T.J and our second and thrid next year and our 1st the year after that for VY.
 
Napa Auto Parts said:
i wonder if we could get bush from the saints for DD our 1st next year and Eric moulds. and then trade with the titans D.carr and T.J and our second and thrid next year and our 1st the year after that for VY.
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And now that's the most rediculous thing I have ever read on this board.
 
Napa Auto Parts said:
i wonder if we could get bush from the saints for DD our 1st next year and Eric moulds. and then trade with the titans D.carr and T.J and our second and thrid next year and our 1st the year after that for VY.
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Napa, put the pipe down brother. . .Let me drive you to see some people that I think can help!
 
ArlingtonTexan said:
I thought we had put this thread out of its misery...guess not carry onward.
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Yeah well we could have let it die. Lord knows that 10 of the first page topics all speculating on what we hope for next year was exciting enough to talk about needlessly for the next 2 months. I'd personally rather talk about things that still could actually occur, instead of reaching, assuming, and re-hashing about the future.
 
Texans Pride said:
Napa, put the pipe down brother. . .Let me drive you to see some people that I think can help!
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i just wanted to bump this thread since its lived so long. and i can quit whenever i want im not addicted.
 
Update of Bennet status:

Jul 31, 2006
JACKSON, Miss. — The person most likely to be affected by the signing of first-round draft pick Reggie Bush said Sunday he’s ready to do whatever the New Orleans Saints ask him to do.

Veteran Michael Bennett, who signed with the Saints as an unrestricted free agent before they grabbed Bush in the draft, has worked as the second-team halfback behind Deuce McAllister since training camp opened Friday but figures to drop a notch when Bush gets on the field—likely Tuesday.

Bennett, a former first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings and a Pro Bowl pick in 2002, has been the subject of trade talks with Houston, Miami, Kansas City, and, most recently, St. Louis.

After Sunday’s morning practice, Bennett seemed resigned to the fact he’ll be traded, even though Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has said they won’t give him away.

“Wherever they end up trading me to, I’m just ready to play ball,” said Bennett.
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Chris Taylor and Lundy would likely hit practice squad. I hope we dont get Bennet as I hope that this thread will eventually just die.
 
I hope We get Bennett...I think he would be a great pick-up, and would help tremendously in the running game...
 
TO bad we couldnt pick up mccallister. We need someone that is fast. Do you think bennet has the juice. We do need to make a move. If davis stays injured. We will have to here about how we should have picked up Bush for the entire season. I am plain sick of haring his name. Bye the way i am glad we have mario. I think he was the best fit for the team.
 
I have been against this trade for the most part until the last few days after reading about Davis still having knee problems, IMO the only person right now besides Davis on the roster who could fill in as a starter is Smith.
 
Marshall'sLaw said:
We still ranked 16th in rushing last year. With davis out most of the time. So we have a chance. GO MORENCY #34
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Davis had 230 carries last season and started 11 games compared to Wells and Morency who combined for 136 carries last season.
 
Bennett, IMO, would be a solid pick up for the Texans but the Saints wouldn't be very smart in letting him go. Deuce is coming back from a notable injury and Bush is a rookie who, despite his incredible talent, brings some questions regarding his ability to carry the rock "x" number of times in the NFL. Bennett is not only a nice second option for Deuce but a second option for Bush as well.

But if the Saints want to part ways with him and the Texans can snag him, I like it.:ok:
 
Do we have enough money for Bennett? And do we actually need this man? He would be a good power runner and back-up for Davis, though.
 
TransplantTexan1 said:
Bennett, IMO, would be a solid pick up for the Texans but the Saints wouldn't be very smart in letting him go. Deuce is coming back from a notable injury and Bush is a rookie who, despite his incredible talent, brings some questions regarding his ability to carry the rock "x" number of times in the NFL. Bennett is not only a nice second option for Deuce but a second option for Bush as well.

But if the Saints want to part ways with him and the Texans can snag him, I like it.:ok:
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The TImes Picayune essentially reports that Bennett will be allowed a trade.......

They will still demand a fair offer for the former first-round draft pick, but they said they also want to be fair to Bennett, who will fall to third on the depth chart.

The Saints would love to keep Bennett around as an insurance policy, especially with Deuce McAllister still recovering from last year's knee surgery. But they also said they want to do right by Bennett, who signed a two-year, $3 million deal in March -- nearly two months before the Saints drafted Bush.

"We want to do what's best for the Saints, with the caveat that we want to be sensitive to Michael," said Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who likely won't have much trouble finding a taker.

Several teams have made offers or shown interest in recent months -- a list that reportedly includes St. Louis, Houston, Miami and Kansas City. But earlier this month, Loomis said the offers haven't been good enough.
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UPDATE ON BENNETT
 
Camp quotes - Day 3
July 30, 2006

Head Coach Gary Kubiak

(on the running back situation) “We’ll keep our eyes out in this league for veteran backs just like corners. That won’t change at any position. I like the competition we have. I like what (RB) Antowain Smith is doing. These are tremendously conditioned athletes and I’m sure you guys are seeing the same thing I have. There is three fine young football players out there, whether they’re a sixth rounder or free-agents. If they can play, that’s all that matters to me. I like watching these three kids and I’m excited to watch them play. I’m talking about the three rookies. I think (RB Vernand) Morency stepped it up. I think when you look at (RB) Wali (Lundy), and you look at (RB Chris) Taylor and you look at (RB Damien) Rhodes , you’re looking at three kids who are showing you they can play in this league. It doesn’t matter where you’re drafted. I’ve been through that before, and as long as they keep doing that, I’m going to give them a chance to contribute to this football team.”

The man likes running backs, the more the better i guess.
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Marshall'sLaw said:
TO bad we couldnt pick up mccallister. We need someone that is fast. Do you think bennet has the juice.
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Bennett was an extremely fast running back. I believe he was a standout in track. This guy is definitely fast, but injuries may have slowed him a little. A marginally slower Bennett is still a pretty fast RB in the NFL.

GuerillaBlack said:
He would be a good power runner and back-up for Davis, though.
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I disagree here. The Bennett I've seen in the past is not a power running back. I definitely don't see him as a big tackle breaker...more of a really fast smaller guy.
 
TexansSeminole said:
I think as Lundy and Taylor continue to impress, Coach Kubiak will let other teams take over the trade talks for Bennett.
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I don't think we should expect our 6th round pick and our undrafted free agent to fill the duty of starting RB if DD gets hurt. We have about 4 solid #3s and no real #2 RB, which is why Michael Bennett would be a huge help for us considering two back systems have been really effective in recent years. Wali Lundy and Chris Taylor will probably be practice squad for a year or two just so we can get more RBs into the roster.
 
TexanFan881 said:
I don't think we should expect our 6th round pick and our undrafted free agent to fill the duty of starting RB if DD gets hurt. We have about 4 solid #3s and no real #2 RB, which is why Michael Bennett would be a huge help for us considering two back systems have been really effective in recent years. Wali Lundy and Chris Taylor will probably be practice squad for a year or two just so we can get more RBs into the roster.
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I think A. Smith is going to be a effective #2 RB. He still has some left in the tank.
 
Why, DD will be able to play, Morency is getting better, Antowain Smith can shoulder a good bit of the load, and Taylor and Lundy are talented. Kubiak has been successful with undrafted and low round picks consistently for the last 7years so what is the problem.
 
mexican_texan said:
...because we're putting all our hope on an undrafted FA running back.
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Does nobody remember a certain running back named Willie Parker? I believe he was undrafted, and I believe he did a pretty damn amazing job.
 
jparrish said:
Does nobody remember a certain running back named Willie Parker? I believe he was undrafted, and I believe he did a pretty damn amazing job.
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Yeah, he was pretty good in that Superbowl. A long touchdown run, too. We have nothing to worry about, and don't need Bennett.
 
I don't think running back is a big concern...I think we can pretty much piece together a unit that can be effective...I don't know what the value scale is on running backs but Id have to think they'd be just above kicker/punter...
 
jparrish said:
Does nobody remember a certain running back named Willie Parker? I believe he was undrafted, and I believe he did a pretty damn amazing job.
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We don't have Jerome Bettis to teach Chris Taylor the nuances of the game.
 
mexican_texan said:
We don't have Jerome Bettis to teach Chris Taylor the nuances of the game.
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no, we have gary kubiak and antwain smith. i think there are 5 rings between those 2 men, we should be ok.
 
GuerillaBlack said:
Yeah, he was pretty good in that Superbowl. A long touchdown run, too. We have nothing to worry about, and don't need Bennett.
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I dont think we need him but its always nice to have a RB that can get you 800 yards and 5 touchdowns
 
Why, Why would you guys even want Bennet. He is a scat back, and yeah he is fast, but he is injured just as much a DD so what are we gaining.
 
jparrish said:
Does nobody remember a certain running back named Willie Parker? I believe he was undrafted, and I believe he did a pretty damn amazing job.
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Priest Holmes anyone?
 
Carr2Johnson said:
Priest Holmes has a back problem, and might not come back:crutch: .I dont think the Chiefs would give him away
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I think he brought up Priest Holmes because he was an undrafted free agent.
 
Carr2Johnson said:
Priest Holmes has a back problem, and might not come back:crutch: .I dont think the Chiefs would give him away
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He's been placed on PUP. For the past 4 days, they've been saying that they are waiting for the final medical testing results. He's been seen by several different specialists over the past 6 months. He is speaking of retirement, leaving me with the impression that he has had opinions warning him about the consequences of another spinal trauma.
 
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