I Say Trade Fitz For Lee Evans--Let the bashing begin

[MaoTosiFanClub]

If having two possession receivers is such an albatross on a team's offense, then why would Buffalo give up Lee Evans? They'd be in the same predicament we supposedly are now with Josh Reed and Fitz instead of Q and Fitz. This trade proposal is misguided on so many levels.

Larry and the few other talented players on this team are part of the solution, not part of the problem. And if anything the front office would trade Anquan first considering he's three years older, comprable in talent, and will have a much shorter career thanks to taking so many hits.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Trading a good WR for another good WR would be pointless. The whole idea that Q needs to be freeded up is even more pointless, Q while really good isn't really that much of a game changer to warrant the offense being built around him. I also question whether a speed reciever to stretch the field will really make that much of a difference other than to please people who don't like Fitz.

If anything the Cardinals should trade one of their WRs for offensive lineman or a CB.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

What exactly has seperated Anquan and Lee Evans compared to Fitz Week 1 or their entire careers for that matter?

And don't mistake activity for achievement.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

What exactly has seperated Anquan and Lee Evans compared to Fitz Week 1 or their entire careers for that matter?

Can't you read? Fitz is leaving the Cardinals high and dry after his contract is up, I am not sure why he is acting like a traitor but he is. He must hate the Cardinals their fans and all animals.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Trading a good WR for another good WR would be pointless. The whole idea that Q needs to be freeded up is even more pointless, Q while really good isn't really that much of a game changer to warrant the offense being built around him. I also question whether a speed reciever to stretch the field will really make that much of a difference other than to please people who don't like Fitz.

If anything the Cardinals should trade one of their WRs for offensive lineman or a CB.

I'd trade either Boldin or Fitz for a top corner.

 

[Russ Smith]

Can't you read? Fitz is leaving the Cardinals high and dry after his contract is up, I am not sure why he is acting like a traitor but he is. He must hate the Cardinals their fans and all animals.

I think that was sarcasm but the only reason I even think the Cards might consider trading Fitz is his contract. As was pointed out when he signed it the acceleration on that deal kicks in and it gets VERY big, which was by design to force the Cards to restructure or sign him to an extension with another bonus.

That was the whole goal of his agent. And for the team, it's a logical time to stop and think are we going to commit to this guy for another X years and redo this, or can we possibly improve our team by trading him?

I don't think we will and I don't think we should, but I do think with a whole new staff it's not at all absurd to suggest that they could consider trading Fitz. Boldin's contract doesn't have the same radical acceleration IIRC so he's a little less likely.

I think one reason we did the front loading of contracts was to get a big cushion next year in case we decided to trade or cut some guys with big contracts and needed the room to eat the caphit. I don't think Fitz was one of those guys though.

 

[red desert]

Troy Williamson for BJ is a more realistic trade, IMO. I think Williamson is capable of turning it around and worth us taking a chance on him. He's only the fastest player in the NFL. And he's new and improved peepers.

 

[OldDirtMcGirt]

The only Fitz trade I would've considered would be Fitz to the Raiders for Asomugha.

 

[Russ Smith]

Troy Williamson for BJ is a more realistic trade, IMO. I think Williamson is capable of turning it around and worth us taking a chance on him. He's only the fastest player in the NFL. And he's new and improved peepers.

Bj is in the last year of his contract so they'd never make a trade unless he extended.

 

[Genus49]

The Redskins are already desperate as hell for wide receivers.. Why the hell would they trade away their best one?



I'll have to see how Laron landry works out for them.. If he's anything like he was in college.. I would not mind sending Larry and Francisco or Holt down there for him.

Since when does Lee Evans play for the redskins?

Btw 49ers will take Fitz off your hands for a 4th rounder

 

[ajcardfan]

I think that was sarcasm but the only reason I even think the Cards might consider trading Fitz is his contract. As was pointed out when he signed it the acceleration on that deal kicks in and it gets VERY big, which was by design to force the Cards to restructure or sign him to an extension with another bonus.

That was the whole goal of his agent. And for the team, it's a logical time to stop and think are we going to commit to this guy for another X years and redo this, or can we possibly improve our team by trading him?

I don't think we will and I don't think we should, but I do think with a whole new staff it's not at all absurd to suggest that they could consider trading Fitz. Boldin's contract doesn't have the same radical acceleration IIRC so he's a little less likely.

I think one reason we did the front loading of contracts was to get a big cushion next year in case we decided to trade or cut some guys with big contracts and needed the room to eat the caphit. I don't think Fitz was one of those guys though.

Part of what we did with this year's cap space was accelerate some of Fitzgerald's incentives to this season. I haven't seen how much that was, but it could only help in either trading him or retaining him.

 

[Russ Smith]

Part of what we did with this year's cap space was accelerate some of Fitzgerald's incentives to this season. I haven't seen how much that was, but it could only help in either trading him or retaining him.

Actually I'd forgotten that but you're right I do remember reading just that.

 

[PACardsFan]

The Redskins are already desperate as hell for wide receivers.. Why the hell would they trade away their best one?



I'll have to see how Laron landry works out for them.. If he's anything like he was in college.. I would not mind sending Larry and Francisco or Holt down there for him.

Becaus ehtey already have a burner in Randel El. Fitz would give them a big possesion type target. Not to mention he is way better than Moss.

 

[jefftheshark]

Becaus ehtey already have a burner in Randel El. Fitz would give them a big possesion type target. Not to mention he is way better than Moss.

Great to see you back!

(But I still don't want to trade Fitz)

JTS

 

[dreamcastrocks]

The only Fitz trade I would've considered would be Fitz to the Raiders for Asomugha.

I'll trade Fitz or even Boldin for Champ Bailey in a heartbeat. Sorry guys.

 

[Gambit]

I'll trade Fitz or even Boldin for Champ Bailey in a heartbeat. Sorry guys.

How old is Champ?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

How old is Champ?

Not that old.

 

[JC_AZ]

We really need a burner man. I think I would take Santana Moss and a second round pick.

Why not try Breaston... great hands, great quickness and faster than all three of the starters.

 

[JeffGollin]

"Let's Make a Deal"

"Let's Make a Deal"
Let's not.

(It's a waste of energy to do the woulda, couldas and what-ifs).

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why not try Breaston... great hands, great quickness and faster than all three of the starters.

Great hands?? Try again.

 

[JC_AZ]

Great hands?? Try again.

Then I guess our coaching staff is lacking in good sense to have our punt-returner be someone that does not have reliable hands...they must be idiots to do something like that.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Then I guess our coaching staff is lacking in good sense to have our punt-returner be someone that does not have reliable hands...they must be idiots to do something like that.

catching punts and kickoffs is much, much different than catching passes from a QB. You do realize that, right?

 

[Russ Smith]

Then I guess our coaching staff is lacking in good sense to have our punt-returner be someone that does not have reliable hands...they must be idiots to do something like that.

In general his reputation at Michigan was great return guy, explosive WR, drops too many balls, and can't take a pounding.

I think that's why NFL teams downgraded him a bit they were wondering is he going to be able to take the hits NFL return guys take?

Remember he was leading JJ for the KO return job until he fumbled against the Chargers. Whiz was quoted as saying he liked how Breaston wasn't afraid to hit the hole, which probably to some degree meant he felt JJ WAS afraid to hit the hole.

Breaston seems to have gotten back into the KO returns at least he did during the Monday game. He's dangerous on Punt returns but he does kind of scare me he seems a bit careless with the ball?

I wouldn't say he has great hands but not bad hands either, just in college he was like BJ, when you really needed a catch, he seemed to drop the ball.

I like him as a return guy as long as he doesn't fumble.

 

[JC_AZ]

catching punts and kickoffs is much, much different than catching passes from a QB. You do realize that, right?

Apparently his strengths are overstated in this profile from scouts.com

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Ht: 6-1 Wt: 179
Position: WR Date of Birth: 8/20/1983Class: RS - SeniorHigh School: Woodland Hills SHS
(Pittsburgh, PA)College:Michigan
2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):Pos: WRPos Rank: #35Pos Rating:

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Strength Productive in a variety of ways at Michigan, Breaston is a third wideout at the next level who must make his mark as a return specialist.
Biography:Full-time starter as a senior, posting 58/670/2 as a receiver while averaging 11.4 yards on 29 punt returns with one TD. Junior pass-catching totals were 34/291/3 when he averaged 12.2 yards on 24 punt returns.
Pos:
Elusive ball handler also effective returning punts. Quick releasing into routes, runs well laterally and extends to pluck the ball from the air. Uses his frame to protect the throw, displays good concentration and is tough to catch in the open field. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw.
Neg:
More quick than fast and lacks the second gear. Not exceptionally strong in any aspect of the game.

 

[Russ Smith]

Apparently his strengths are overstated in this profile from scouts.com

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Ht: 6-1 Wt: 179
Position: WR Date of Birth: 8/20/1983Class: RS - SeniorHigh School: Woodland Hills SHS
(Pittsburgh, PA)College:Michigan
2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):Pos: WRPos Rank: #35Pos Rating:

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Strength Productive in a variety of ways at Michigan, Breaston is a third wideout at the next level who must make his mark as a return specialist.
Biography:Full-time starter as a senior, posting 58/670/2 as a receiver while averaging 11.4 yards on 29 punt returns with one TD. Junior pass-catching totals were 34/291/3 when he averaged 12.2 yards on 24 punt returns.
Pos:
Elusive ball handler also effective returning punts. Quick releasing into routes, runs well laterally and extends to pluck the ball from the air. Uses his frame to protect the throw, displays good concentration and is tough to catch in the open field. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw.
Neg:
More quick than fast and lacks the second gear. Not exceptionally strong in any aspect of the game.

ESPN's scouts inc said he drops too many passes. NFL scouts.com said he's a body catcher who shies away from contact, but that has has excellent ball security on returns, and is much better at looking in the ball on returns than he is as a WR.

That's my take too, as a WR he drops balls because he's afraid of getting hit, at least he was in college. AS a return guy for whatever reason that didn't show as much.
http://www.azcardinal.com/07DWR.htm

That's from Jeff Gollin's site they had Breaston rated 12 so scroll down you'll see a bunch of scouting reports.

Not a bad prospect but he didn't make the jump at WR that people expected at Michigan.