I had a crazy dream last night

[Lurker64]

I dreamed that during the oncoming fire sale in Cleveland, our esteemed general Manager Mr. Thompson managed to acquire Joe Thomas for a bundle of picks. Sadly, I woke up and this was not the case, but it left me wondering that since I didn't recall exactly what picks were exchanged, what exactly would a franchise left tackle be worth?

The going rate for a franchise QB seems to be around two firsts (Cutler) and the going rate for a franchise DE seems to be about a first and two thirds (Jarred Allen), so I'd think that the rate for a franchise LT would be somewhere around there.

Man, would I like to see Joe Thomas in a Packer uniform, two first rounders? No problem.

[Pugger]

Where in the heck did this rumor about Joe Thomas begin? I just can't imagin any GM that has a pulse will trade away a franchise LT. It would be nice to have him in green and gold but that scenario truly is a fairy tale.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

This whole thomas thing is so stupid that anyone bringing it up should be banned.

Because when a GM looks to build a club, they never think about a LT as a foundation.

[hoosier]

Re: I had a crazy dream last night

I dreamed that during the oncoming fire sale in Cleveland, our esteemed general Manager Mr. Thompson managed to acquire Joe Thomas for a bundle of picks. Sadly, I woke up and this was not the case, but it left me wondering that since I didn't recall exactly what picks were exchanged, what exactly would a franchise left tackle be worth?

The going rate for a franchise QB seems to be around two firsts (Cutler) and the going rate for a franchise DE seems to be about a first and two thirds (Jarred Allen), so I'd think that the rate for a franchise LT would be somewhere around there.

Man, would I like to see Joe Thomas in a Packer uniform, two first rounders? No problem.

Maybe TT could get Clev to lower their asking price to one 1st and a 3rd...if the Packers agree to take Derek Anderson too.

[cheesner]

Where in the heck did this rumor about Joe Thomas begin? I just can't imagin any GM that has a pulse will trade away a franchise LT. It would be nice to have him in green and gold but that scenario truly is a fairy tale.

I used to think what kink of GM would trade away a franchise QB. Then Denver did it and appears to be better off.

[pbmax]

Its Mangini we are talking about. Look at the way the guy goes through cell phones. If we can convince Thomas to be late to a couple of meetings, he might get cut.

[ThunderDan]

This whole thomas thing is so stupid that anyone bringing it up should be banned.

Because when a GM looks to build a club, they never think about a LT as a foundation.

Guess I should leave then.

I was just trying to think of a really good LT we could trade Kampman and a few picks to get. Of course I forgot that Cleveland runs the 3-4 too.

[get louder at lambeau]

Some guys dream about young, 120 lb females, others dream about 300 lb dudes. To each his own.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

This whole thomas thing is so stupid that anyone bringing it up should be banned.

Because when a GM looks to build a club, they never think about a LT as a foundation.

Guess I should leave then.

I was just trying to think of a really good LT we could trade Kampman and a few picks to get. Of course I forgot that Cleveland runs the 3-4 too.

What we should be thinking about is trading AK for a reasonable LT. Average starter.

AK is going to be 31, very few teams are gonna value him highly. Or rather as more than just a good..not elite, not very good...player.

Remember, guys like howie long were out of the league at 33. AK will soon be entering vonnie holliday territory...serviceable pro.

[esoxx]

Sounds like a wet dream.

[Brandon494]

Joe Thomas isnt going anywhere.

[woodbuck27]

Its Mangini we are talking about. Look at the way the guy goes through cell phones. If we can convince Thomas to be late to a couple of meetings, he might get cut.

but. . .but . . but how many days would TT think about acquiring Thomas?

How about Kampman (who seems lost right now) and our 3rd or 4th WR plus a third round pick in 2010 offer for Thomas?

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Its Mangini we are talking about. Look at the way the guy goes through cell phones. If we can convince Thomas to be late to a couple of meetings, he might get cut.

but. . .but . . but how many days would TT think about acquiring Thomas?

How about Kampman (who seems lost right now) and our 3rd or 4th WR plus a third round pick in 2010 offer for Thomas?

they would laugh in our face with that offer.

Aging DE and 2 average players for pro bowl/on the track for HOF LT.

[falco]

Its Mangini we are talking about. Look at the way the guy goes through cell phones. If we can convince Thomas to be late to a couple of meetings, he might get cut.

but. . .but . . but how many days would TT think about acquiring Thomas?

How about Kampman (who seems lost right now) and our 3rd or 4th WR plus a third round pick in 2010 offer for Thomas?

they would laugh in our face with that offer.

Aging DE and 2 average players for pro bowl/on the track for HOF LT.

pfft, if woodbuck was our GM he'd trade two first rounders to Seattle to get Jon Ryan back.

[Brando19]

Its Mangini we are talking about. Look at the way the guy goes through cell phones. If we can convince Thomas to be late to a couple of meetings, he might get cut.

but. . .but . . but how many days would TT think about acquiring Thomas?

How about Kampman (who seems lost right now) and our 3rd or 4th WR plus a third round pick in 2010 offer for Thomas?

they would laugh in our face with that offer.

Aging DE and 2 average players for pro bowl/on the track for HOF LT.

Agreed...the only fool to fall for that deal is Al Davis. I believe it would take Kampman and 2 first round picks to get Joe away from Cleveland.