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    DILLON GETTING READY TO RETURN?

    Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that veteran running back Corey Dillon, who has previously rebuffed inquiries regarding his availability, is receptive to the idea of returning to the Patriots or signing with another playoff contender, such as the Packers.

    Dillion, who last played for the Patriots in 2006, is training in preparation for a comeback.

    He won a Super Bowl in 2004 with the Patriots, and he would be a great addition to a team without many/any guys who have championship rings on their fingers.

    In this regard, we're getting very intrigued by what the Packers might be able to do in the postseason, especially if they could get Dillon to shore up the position. At a time when everyone with a pulse believes that Sunday's game between the Pats and the Colts is a preview of an AFC title game between the same two teams and that the winner of the rematch will seize the Lombardi Trophy without breaking a sweat, we like the idea of Brett Favre sliding a stone into his slingshot and catching Goliath in the gonads.

    If that could happen, Favre would be able to ride off into the sunset with his own John Elway moment. And we predict that Favre wouldn't do it, and would instead keep coming back as long as his body will allow him to do so.

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    I was just getting ready to post this...but you beat me to it! I really really like this idea and I have for a while now. I say sign this man and let's see how far we can ride this year out! Hopefully to the Super Bowl. But if not... who knows...if the Pack makes it to the NFC Championship...we can convince Brett to come back...improve our running game during the offseason (Julius Jones...Marion Barber...or some other big time back)....SUPER BOWL OR BUST!

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    • #3
      He is older than the earth. Corey Dillion was at Washington while the dinosaurs roamed the planet.

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      • #4
        IMO Dillion proved he could play along when he went to the patriots. He contributed and didnt cry. Of course they where winning Superbowl during that time. Im sure that helped but if he has anything left, bring him in. I have been in favor of this move since the offseason.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Partial
          He is older than the earth. Corey Dillion was at Washington while the dinosaurs roamed the planet.
          Thats right so he isn't gonna get paid too much right? Not that it matter since there is mega cap to blast. Relying on what is there now is dangerous. "Clock killing" Corey Dilllion (I saw a patriots player saying calling him that name on a show a few years back) will at least increase the odds there is someone to run the ball at the end of the season.

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          • #6
            Who wouldn't be for this, if he has some gas left in the tank. But thats the question. Even taking into consideration the state of our running game, I doubt he could help us out much, if at all.
            GO PACK!!!!

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            • #7
              I don't think there's any gas left in his tank, personally.
              Who Knows? The Shadow knows!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by The Shadow
                I don't think there's any gas left in his tank, personally.
                Thats what everybody said about you and you are still going. I bet dillion is like half your age.

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                • #9
                  This would be a half a season move while we have a shot. Bring him in and look at him honestly. If he looks better than Morency and Jackson, sign him. Shore up the damn position. They have a golden opportunity this year, dont let it slip because he's not ideal, take what you can get to make the RB position the best it can be this year.

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                  • #10
                    He's what you call a stopgap. Funny coincidence, we could use a stopgap. I wonder what kind of length of contract he's looking for...That could be the backbreaker to him getting a deal done.
                    "Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg Jennings

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                    • #11
                      1 Work him out
                      2 If he looks OK, pay him what he wants

                      The PAckers are desperate for a running back. Worth taking a chance.

                      They can structure a deal that doesn't put them in cap hell if they have to cut him. It means paying him more than he is worth this year.

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                      • #12
                        I'm against it. Corey Dillion is slower than most of our Lineman now. I'd rather ride out what we have then waste a chance for those young guys to grow. Heck, while we're at it why don't we just put POOPinga at RB?
                        "I would love to have a guy that always gets the key hit, a pitcher that always makes his best pitch and a manager that can always make the right decision. The problem is getting him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things." - Danny Murraugh

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ND72
                          Corey Dillion is slower than most of our Lineman now.
                          maybe, but he ain't slower than Noah Herron, and Herron made the team.

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                          • #14
                            TT has always maintained that "he likes his guys" at RB. It would be uncharacteristic of him to sign Dillon. However, it is getting to a critical time where if you add a piece like Dillon and now you've got Koren Robinson coming in to make a contribution, all of a sudden you've got some more leadership on your young team. Even if Dillon could do some situational things to help the team, that would be great. Nobody expects him to go off for 100 yards anymore, but he might run tougher than any of the backs we have, save maybe for Grant, and also, Dillon might be a great coach on the field, if he's comfortable being an organization man like that.
                            "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." -Daniel Patrick Moynihan

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                            • #15
                              Morency hardly counts, he looks lame. Jackson ain't ready.

                              I want another back on the roster. Doesn't have to be Gale Sayers.

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