John from Riverside Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Letting Big Ted go the first time was one of the biggest mistakes in our history..... We need run pluggers.....and yes he could anchor while Adams did his thing.... ALSO....it would free up that 7th overall pick to pick up Mario should he drop that far. We need these kinds of players.....sign him to a 1 year contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichFan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 According to NFL.com, he was born in April of 1968...wouldnt that mean he's 38 now and will be 39 in April? The fact still remains...he is OLD. 582068[/snapback] Nope, 37 going on 38. Unless you come from an Asian culture in which case he would be 38 going on 39 (babies are considered 1 when born). If he can still stop the run on 1st and 2nd downs, that's all I care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 If I'm not mistaken, Ted is still very much under contract with Oakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCI Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 At least he's not over 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 And Oakland is very much over the cap and will need to make some cuts. Having a player such as Big Ted publicly say he wants to play for another team and coach, is one way to ensure he is one of the cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Despite my brain-fart doing simple subtraction, the fact still remains...37 is insanely old for a grunt O-Line/D-Line player. Now I know all Ted really has to do is take up space, but unless he comes uber-cheap, I'd pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Damn.....I missed a whole year somewhere? I feel like Ralph Wilson now. 582086[/snapback] XYZ Ralphie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavBavButav Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Despite my brain-fart doing simple subtraction, the fact still remains...37 is insanely old for a grunt O-Line/D-Line player. Now I know all Ted really has to do is take up space, but unless he comes uber-cheap, I'd pass on him. 582099[/snapback] no way, the DT position is important. What do you want us to save our cap space for? undersized WRs and white high motor DEs? the fact is, the most important postions to spend the cash on are the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Someone reported on the official bills message board the same story. Basically the poster said Ted hated the Raiders and all they did was talk BS (The leader of this was Sapp of course). Ted also said that Jauron knows how to run a team and that DJ commanded a great deal of respect from anyone that came in conact with him. And yes the post said, he'd love to come play for him in Buffalo. 582087[/snapback] Well, if nothing else, it makes me feel better about DJ as HC....thanks go out to you & the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 no way, the DT position is important. What do you want us to save our cap space for? undersized WRs and white high motor DEs? the fact is, the most important postions to spend the cash on are the lines. 582107[/snapback] I just said I'd pass on Ted Washington, I never said anything about ignoring the lines. In fact, I've said in a bunch of posts I want to see most of our FA attention be spent on signing one solid DT (coupled with drafting Ngata) and bringing in at least two new starters for the O-Line. I'm just not a fan of bringing in Ted Washington at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ted, for whatever he has left, is still a big thing to knock over. He may just be a clog in a sewage pipe these days, but an offense better get around that clog. And no one can ever pin a rap on him as not being a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Damn subtraction throwing me off by a year. Stupid New York education! 582077[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ted, for whatever he has left, is still a big thing to knock over. He may just be a clog in a sewage pipe these days, but an offense better get around that clog. And no one can ever pin a rap on him as not being a player. 582115[/snapback] Yes, I think he would still be a step up from Bannan or the Sapester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in VA Beach Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I could take the time to look this up, but I'm pretty sure Ted had quite a few more tackles than Sam did this season. I'd be interested to see what he had left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ted, for whatever he has left, is still a big thing to knock over. He may just be a clog in a sewage pipe these days, but an offense better get around that clog. And no one can ever pin a rap on him as not being a player. 582115[/snapback] It'd be nice to see a trio of Spikes, Fletcher, and Crowell flying around and making plays behind a couple of wide-bodies like Adams and Big Ted, wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 For the right price, bring Big Ted in for one more round. It would help Sam immensely, and it would allow a rookie DT the time needed to get use to NFL speed. Get 'er done, Marv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 The thing is....regardless of what he has left as a penetrating DT.....Big Ted would bring Sam Adams back to the Pro Bowl.... Anchor - Big Ted Freelancer - Sam Adams You shut down the inside running game of other teams and force them to go wide.....now you have one of the best linebacking cores in the NFL going sideline to sideline shutting that down. Bring in a pass rusher to go opposite Shrobel from the draft and our defense could have a huge turnaround next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Don't forget, the late 30's isn't what it used to be. In 20 years, I wouldn't be surprised to find 40 year olds in the nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 It'd be nice to see a trio of Spikes, Fletcher, and Crowell flying around and making plays behind a couple of wide-bodies like Adams and Big Ted, wouldn't it? 582131[/snapback] It sure would. The days of the big, attention-getting sacks by DT's is pretty much gone. But 'ol Ted helped every club he worked for. I'd like to see him get some serious HOF consideration down the road. He's one of those that helps other defensive players shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 According to NFL.com, he was born in April of 1968...wouldnt that mean he's 38 now and will be 39 in April? Dude. PC's have this accessory called a calculator. It's easier to use than Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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