I was thinking about some of the high talent, low character players in this league. One of my favorite running backs of the past decade was Travis Henry. The former Bills/Broncos/Titans stand out is the poster child for what not to do as a professional athlete. He has 9 children with multiple different women, he has had child support issues, was suspended indefinitely for multiple violations of the NFL drug abuse policy and was arrested in September for drug trafficking. I love the way he plays the game. He's a hard nosed back who has amazing vision and looks for contact. He really ruined what could have been an amazing career.
Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson from the Bengals is another player who's stock has dropped dramatically. I wonder if he has gotten a bad rap. I know he's flashy but he seems sincere about wanting to win. I think a change of scenery could make a difference for this diva. The Bengals are one of the most mismanaged and poorly coached teams in this league. Maybe he's not crazy for wanting out. Would I take him here? I'd give up a 4th round pick or Thomas Jones straight up. He could probably help Sanchez's learning curve. If you can 'buy low' in this scenario it could pay off much like the Randy Moss trade did for the Pats.
Apparently Chris Henry, the other troubled WR from Cincinnati, is gaining favor with Carson Palmer. He recently said he feels Chris Henry and Laverneous Coles have taken over the #1 and #2 spots on the depth the chart and they don't plan on giving them up. Henry was a 1st round draft pick. He has all the talent in the world and one of the worst attitudes to go with it. He was released and re-signed by the same team, and I have to think he has show them something to have earned a second chance. So far he has been one big waste of talent.
I keep debating this Mike Vick situation and where he fits the best. I don't think it is a crazy idea for the Falcons to keep him. Matt Ryan has taken the reigns in Atlanta so I don't think Vick would be a threat at QB, but using him as a slot WR and in the backfield could be a huge advantage for the 'dirty birds'. He's going to take a big pay cut so why not keep him, as unlikely as it sounds?
The Bills seem to be the front runner for Vick according to the rumor mill. I don't like the direction the Bills are going in. I don't think for a moment that I know more about football than the Bills legendary GM and former coach Marv Levy. However, he has drafted some real questionable characters and obviously rolled the dice on T.O. Putting Vick into the mix would create a real media circus during this years training camp. Their strategy seems like it would work fine in the Madden video game but it creates some risky real world problems.
The only chance we have at a post season birth this year if the Bills and Dolphins crash and burn. If the wildcat becomes more than a one season wonder and if the Bills offense blows up in 09' we will be the odd team out. At least it won't be a boring season for the AFC East this year.
J.Wagner
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