Buffalo Wing Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Bears | Shelton Interested in Joining Team - from www.KFFL.com Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:21:41 -0800 David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears have conducted trade talks with Vance Larimer, agent for Arizona Cardinals OT L.J. Shelton, who has been granted permission to seek a trade this offseason. "L.J. has said he would love to play in Chicago," Larimer said. "He and (tackle) John Tait got to know each other before the '99 draft. He is excited about the possibility of playing on the same offensive line as him." The Cardinals are reportedly seeking as high as a second-round draft choice in exchange for the veteran left tackle and there are said to be several potential suitors for Shelton's services thus far. Not good news for those of us drooling about the possibility of LJ coming to Buffalo. Dangit!
Thailog80 Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 What's his agent supposed to say? Ahhh L J doesnt want to go anywhere but Buffalo ????
gggbills Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Bears | Shelton Interested in Joining Team - from www.KFFL.comSat, 19 Feb 2005 08:21:41 -0800 David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears have conducted trade talks with Vance Larimer, agent for Arizona Cardinals OT L.J. Shelton, who has been granted permission to seek a trade this offseason. "L.J. has said he would love to play in Chicago," Larimer said. "He and (tackle) John Tait got to know each other before the '99 draft. He is excited about the possibility of playing on the same offensive line as him." The Cardinals are reportedly seeking as high as a second-round draft choice in exchange for the veteran left tackle and there are said to be several potential suitors for Shelton's services thus far. Not good news for those of us drooling about the possibility of LJ coming to Buffalo. Dangit! 246039[/snapback] The Cards will make whatever deal suits their team best. If trading him to the Bears for a 2nd rounder helps them more than trading him to the Bills for TH, so be it. However, it is up to the Cards what deal really takes place, where LJ "wants" to play is not important.
JoeF Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Wing -- Shelton is like the bachelor prince and Az is the king telling him whom to marry...there is a similar article in the St. Petersburg paper today quoting Shelton's agent as saying he would love to join the coaching staff of the Bucs. Shelton also loves the Bucs If we want him, we can get him. No one else is going to offer Az. an established, multi-year 1200+ yard rusher for him--and they are the decision maker. From Shelton's perspective, no one else in the mix has one of the top 2 or 3 Offensive line coaches in the game. Noone else has his cousin on their team. This is the courting phase -- and we are the most vivacious girl from several perspectives. We are Cinderella-- Do we want him is the question....
LabattBlue Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 No one else has his cousin on their team. This is the courting phase -- and we are the most vivacious girl from several perspectives. We are Cinderella-- Do we want him is the question.... 246052[/snapback] ...and no one else has the Canadian ballet right across the border.....except for Detroit!
BF_in_Indiana Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Shelton can "like" whoever he wants. He is not the one that will make the trade and if the Bills make Arizona the best offer he will be in Buffalo. I think Henry for Shelton straight up is a good deal. I'd like to see it happen.
JP-era Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Bears | Shelton Interested in Joining Team - from www.KFFL.comSat, 19 Feb 2005 08:21:41 -0800 David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears have conducted trade talks with Vance Larimer, agent for Arizona Cardinals OT L.J. Shelton, who has been granted permission to seek a trade this offseason. "L.J. has said he would love to play in Chicago," Larimer said. "He and (tackle) John Tait got to know each other before the '99 draft. He is excited about the possibility of playing on the same offensive line as him." The Cardinals are reportedly seeking as high as a second-round draft choice in exchange for the veteran left tackle and there are said to be several potential suitors for Shelton's services thus far. Not good news for those of us drooling about the possibility of LJ coming to Buffalo. Dangit! 246039[/snapback] I wasnt drooling so it isnt that big of a deal to me.
Charlie68 Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 so he said he would love to play in Chicago, Tampa, Buffalo or 8 other teams - but thats what agents say to generate buzz. However - Shelton actually visited Buffalo this week and took a physical - that is more than just spin talk.
jarthur31 Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Who wouldn't want to block for Willis? Get with the program peeple!!!
TigerJ Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 so he said he would love to play in Chicago, Tampa, Buffalo or 8 other teams - but thats what agents say to generate buzz. However - Shelton actually visited Buffalo this week and took a physical - that is more than just spin talk. 246105[/snapback] Agreed! No one made Shelton come to Buffalo to get looked at. The very fact that he came here has to indicate some interest. It can't hurt to have the best offensive line coach in the NFL on the staff.
UConn James Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 This is the courting phase -- and we are the most vivacious girl from several perspectives. We are Cinderella-- Do we want him is the question.... 246052[/snapback] Didn't you read the headline? Shelton doesn't like girls, he likes bears. (Someone should tell him those claws hurt if the lucky she-griz is a scratcher).
lawnboy1977 Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Hey, lets not kid ourselves, he might not come here. It's not like we're making a trade for a knockout player with no downside. Ultimately it would make sense for both teams, but I can tell you as a Bills fan who resides in Phoenix, knowing Dennis Green, he is very very unpredictable. Look, the guy is thinking about bringing in Brad Johnson as his new starting qb!! Brad Johnson, now granted, the guy had some solid years under Green in the early 90s, and yes he did win a Super Bowl, but there are other options. My point is that Green does what he wants, not what always makes sense. So, as much as I want this to happen, I'm not goiong to be terribly dissapointed if it doesn't.
BillnutinHouston Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I'm not overly thrilled about Shelton - the guy who would be protecting JP's blind side. Shelton's not good in space, has a bum ankle.....well at least we'll get to see all of JP's athleticism if Shelton joins us.
Nanker Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 I'm not overly thrilled about Shelton - the guy who would be protecting JP's blind side. Shelton's not good in space, has a bum ankle.....well at least we'll get to see all of JP's athleticism if Shelton joins us. 246378[/snapback] Or, what if Anne Sullivan, err excuse me, Jim McNally - the Bills' "Miracle Worker" could get big fat-ass Mike Williams to live up to his #4 pick in the draft status and earn his keep at LT? Shelton could do as well as MW at the RT position - and do it a LOT cheaper too! Maybe the trade should be Shelton for Mike Williams.
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