Would you trade LJ to the Texans/Raiders/Lions for a 1st and 3rd rounder? - Page 4

**BigRedChief** · 12-29-2006, 09:53 AM

King Carl would never make that trade but for the sake of a good conversation lets say its possible.............

We are old. We need fresh legs. We have at least 5-6 spots to fill to make us a contender. Do we step back before we go foward? Do we just do the best with what we got and try to add in as best as we can?

The root point (as I see it) is do you believe we can compete for a division title and or a legitamate Super Bowl run in the next two years?

If you think we are not going to be ready in two years you make the trade.

If you think we are going to be ready in two years don't make the trade.

**cdcox** · 12-29-2006, 10:37 AM

RB careers are short. LJ could have 7 or 8 years productive years left in him, but I would bet closer to 4. I'd lean toward making the trade.

JBucc · 12-29-2006, 10:38 AM

I would with the Lions but not with the Texans or Raiders, and I would also want a conditional pick thrown in for next years draft based on LJ's production or something like that.

teedubya · 12-29-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That was Sly. He doesn't post here. I stole the idea.

No way... you stealing ideas/ avatars?

heh.

**BigRedChief** · 12-29-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

No way... you stealing ideas/ avatars?

heh.

I have no witty intellect. I'm old and fat. I hate King Carl but give him $3K a year to be mediocre.

I'm going to go to a time out corner and contemplate suicide. Are you happy now?

**ptlyon** · 12-29-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm going to go to a time out corner and contemplate suicide. Are you happy now?

I'm leaning towards the "yes".

Anybody else?

Chief Pote · 12-29-2006, 10:59 AM

I think that many teams have proven, it's not who is running the ball, it's WHO is blocking. Can I hear anyone say the DONKS?

crazycoffey · 12-29-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

I'm leaning towards the "yes".

Anybody else?

Oh, boy are we going to see another cyber cock fight between you two now?

El Jefe · 12-29-2006, 11:06 AM

I wouldnt do the trade, but it is very intriguing, because if you think if we got 2 1ST round picks like Reerun_KC said we could grab two backs in the first round and still have our original 1st round pick. Just think who we could have if the picks were high we could have a tandem like Adrian Peterson, and Marshawn Lynch now thats a 1-2 punch. Or we could get Kenny Irons and the list goes on of good backs in this years draft, there are some goodins in this draft.

ChiefsCountry · 12-29-2006, 12:47 PM

The question would be is Joe Thomas/Calvin Johnson plus another player worth LJ?

DTLB58 · 12-29-2006, 01:06 PM

I wouldn't do the trade.

I liked last year's draft class, I'd give Herm another chance in next springs draft to find some guys for the O and D line's that can make an impact right away. ie. Hali and Page.

Maybe Jeff Webb can make it to the active roster next season helping there also.

LJ's a stud KEEP him, Beside I got to much freaking money wrapped in LJ memoribilia already to trade him now!

PastorMikH · 12-29-2006, 01:12 PM

Trading LJ is ridiculous IMO. He's a young RB with lots of games left in him. He's one of the best in the game in his first full season carrying the ball. Teams have done complete rebuilds in 2-4 years. LJ will still be going strong then barring injury - and his size will help him stay healthy. If it takes longer that 2-4 years, the problem won't be fixed by trading LJ for a couple of picks.

We can't rebuild if we trade away our young talent.

Mecca · 12-29-2006, 01:16 PM

I like how people are reacting when I don't think those teams would make that trade......a RB is not worth a top 10 pick. Not in this day an age. With the wear they put on LJ this year I think you'd struggle to get a late 1st rounder for him.

Not to mention there's a younger faster version of LJ in this years draft......

Brock · 12-29-2006, 01:20 PM

I don't think any of those teams would make that trade.

el borracho · 12-29-2006, 01:21 PM

Well, my first thought is that I would never trade such a great player to the Raidurrs.

Mecca · 12-29-2006, 01:24 PM

If anyone was willing to trade me a 1st...a high for for a RB that is coming up on a contract, after likely carrying 400+ times...........I'd do it in a heartbeat.

View Poll Results: Would you trade LJ to the Texans/Raiders/Lions for a 1st and 3rd rounder?
Make the trade for the future	30	37.97%
Are you nuts? We will be ready soon.	33	41.77%
better idea posted below	3	3.80%
Put me down for the Gaz option	13	16.46%
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12-29-2006, 09:53 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-531038 VARSITY	Would you trade LJ to the Texans/Raiders/Lions for a 1st and 3rd rounder? King Carl would never make that trade but for the sake of a good conversation lets say its possible............. We are old. We need fresh legs. We have at least 5-6 spots to fill to make us a contender. Do we step back before we go foward? Do we just do the best with what we got and try to add in as best as we can? The root point (as I see it) is do you believe we can compete for a division title and or a legitamate Super Bowl run in the next two years? If you think we are not going to be ready in two years you make the trade. If you think we are going to be ready in two years don't make the trade.
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12-29-2006, 10:37 AM	#46
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-428231	RB careers are short. LJ could have 7 or 8 years productive years left in him, but I would bet closer to 4. I'd lean toward making the trade.
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12-29-2006, 10:38 AM	#47
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	I would with the Lions but not with the Texans or Raiders, and I would also want a conditional pick thrown in for next years draft based on LJ's production or something like that.
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12-29-2006, 10:59 AM	#51
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12-29-2006, 11:06 AM	#53
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $9030572	I wouldnt do the trade, but it is very intriguing, because if you think if we got 2 1ST round picks like Reerun_KC said we could grab two backs in the first round and still have our original 1st round pick. Just think who we could have if the picks were high we could have a tandem like Adrian Peterson, and Marshawn Lynch now thats a 1-2 punch. Or we could get Kenny Irons and the list goes on of good backs in this years draft, there are some goodins in this draft.
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12-29-2006, 12:47 PM	#54
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12-29-2006, 01:06 PM	#55
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12-29-2006, 01:12 PM	#56
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	Trading LJ is ridiculous IMO. He's a young RB with lots of games left in him. He's one of the best in the game in his first full season carrying the ball. Teams have done complete rebuilds in 2-4 years. LJ will still be going strong then barring injury - and his size will help him stay healthy. If it takes longer that 2-4 years, the problem won't be fixed by trading LJ for a couple of picks. We can't rebuild if we trade away our young talent. __________________
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12-29-2006, 01:16 PM	#57
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-462950	I like how people are reacting when I don't think those teams would make that trade......a RB is not worth a top 10 pick. Not in this day an age. With the wear they put on LJ this year I think you'd struggle to get a late 1st rounder for him. Not to mention there's a younger faster version of LJ in this years draft......
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12-29-2006, 01:20 PM	#58
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	I don't think any of those teams would make that trade.
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12-29-2006, 01:21 PM	#59
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2769148	Well, my first thought is that I would never trade such a great player to the Raidurrs.
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12-29-2006, 01:24 PM	#60
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-462950	If anyone was willing to trade me a 1st...a high for for a RB that is coming up on a contract, after likely carrying 400+ times...........I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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