LEROY BUTLER....TOM SILVERSTEIN VIDEO ON FREE AGENCY PERIOD and WHO TO KEEP..etc

[Bretsky]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/240006731.html

[Bretsky]

I'd like to see more of these; what I really take out of this is Silverstein's tone is that of a writer who doesnt' care much for TT....listen to him....when he talks of trading down and still getting Lacy........as luck........

[Bretsky]

And both suggest doing a sign and trade with Raji.............Patler.........is this possible ?

Wondering what the cost of franchising him would be; that is the only way to make this work IMO

[Bretsky]

Both suggest Burnett truly needs a mentor.......Butler notes how Eugene Robsinson served as one for him when he needed it

They think Burnett has the talent but he needs a savvy vet who can position the defense to just make plays...........AND

they say we need to start drafting guys for Dom Capers system instead of drafting guys and then trying to get them to fit

[Bretsky]

Didn't know this.........but........sounds like NICK COLLINS would like to return to playng in the NFL........

[pittstang5]

Didn't know this.........but........sounds like NICK COLLINS would like to return to playng in the NFL........

As much as I would love to have Collins back, that ship has sailed. He was released and free to sign anywhere. No team took the chance then, I doubt anyone would sign him now.

[Bretsky]

As much as I would love to have Collins back, that ship has sailed. He was released and free to sign anywhere. No team took the chance then, I doubt anyone would sign him now.

They also noted how Eric my man Reed has made such a huge impact with the 49ers.
Silverstein then stressed how SF really wanted him at that position so they traded up

Butler notes how TT has traded up twice since he's been here....Silverstein shows some sarcasm in his response.

It's not a criteria to judge GM's based on how the media likes them..........but they sure do take the opposite route when showing their tone between Ron Wolf and TT

[Joemailman]

And both suggest doing a sign and trade with Raji.............Patler.........is this possible ?

Wondering what the cost of franchising him would be; that is the only way to make this work IMO

Is Raji considered to be a DT or DE? The Packers have him listed as DT on their roster, but doesn't he usually line up at DE? The reason I ask is that there is a difference of more than 3 million on the franchise tag for the 2 positions. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...-franchise-tag

[red]

And both suggest doing a sign and trade with Raji.............Patler.........is this possible ?

Wondering what the cost of franchising him would be; that is the only way to make this work IMO

yes its possible, i've been screaming for the packers to do this for years

most recently with jennings last year

[red]

boy, silverstein really has the perfect voice and face for newspaper

[Joemailman]

I'd like to see more of these; what I really take out of this is Silverstein's tone is that of a writer who doesnt' care much for TT....listen to him....when he talks of trading down and still getting Lacy........as luck........

I thought that was kind of pathetic by Silverstein. Nothing wrong with criticizing TT for bad moves, but give him credit for good moves. TT played that situation perfectly.

[digitaldean]

I thought that was kind of pathetic by Silverstein. Nothing wrong with criticizing TT for bad moves, but give him credit for good moves. TT played that situation perfectly.

A little surprised on their thoughts re: Pickett and Neal. I thought Neal actually played OK.

Agree about Silverstein. He's got a little McGinn in his system. Whack TT and MM for botching the backup QB spot and the safety mess, but give TT kudos for rolling the dice and still getting Lacy.

Silverstein, McGinn and Vandermause for GB Press Gazette are all over rated IMO.

[Joemailman]

A little surprised on their thoughts re: Pickett and Neal. I thought Neal actually played OK.

Agree about Silverstein. He's got a little McGinn in his system. Whack TT and MM for botching the backup QB spot and the safety mess, but give TT kudos for rolling the dice and still getting Lacy.

Silverstein, McGinn and Vandermause for GB Press Gazette are all over rated IMO.

I hope they sign Neal. For a guy who didn't know until May that he would be switching to OLB, I thought he played really well. Because of the injuries to Matthews and Perry, he probably ended up playing a lot more than they intended. He's also talking about losing another 5-10 pounds to improve his quickness.

[mraynrand]

They also noted how Eric my man Reed has made such a huge impact with the 49ers.
Silverstein then stressed how SF really wanted him at that position so they traded up

Butler notes how TT has traded up twice since he's been here....Silverstein shows some sarcasm in his response.

It's not a criteria to judge GM's based on how the media likes them..........but they sure do take the opposite route when showing their tone between Ron Wolf and TT

That was a great move. They absolutely needed Reid. But that kind of move can backfire if you pick the wrong guy, because of what you have to give away to move up. For example, Shermy blew a #2 to move up just a fews spots and get Walker and just a few years later, the guy is gone (let's not rehash those great move ups to get a punter)

But in today's NFL, you have to fill holes - SF did it with the draft, they did it with trades, and they did it with FA. Reggie McKenzie was great at Pro Personnel (Think Pickett, Woodson)- perhaps they still haven't recovered from losing him.

[mraynrand]

A little surprised on their thoughts re: Pickett and Neal. I thought Neal actually played OK.

Agree about Silverstein. He's got a little McGinn in his system. Whack TT and MM for botching the backup QB spot and the safety mess, but give TT kudos for rolling the dice and still getting Lacy.

Silverstein, McGinn and Vandermause for GB Press Gazette are all over rated IMO.

Neal was a nice surprise. Pickett was better before getting hurt. He's just going to wear down over a season. He may be done; at the very least if they bring him back next year (same for Jolly if his neck is OK) they have to limit snaps. And that limits roster spots. Go sign a fatty; draft a fatty.