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LBCutta 06-03-2010 02:28 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
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Originally Posted by CantonLegend (Post 228687)
chris johnson, AP, steven jackson, deangello williams, thomas jones, ladanian tomlinson, maurice jones drew, ray rice, cedric benson, jonathan stewart, ronnie brown, michael turner, marion barber, frank gore......heck even people were starting to believe that PT wasnt even the best RB on our team when mike bell filled in and led the team in rushing over the majority of the season

the problem you have is that you love the saints so much that it clouds your picture of reality

PT showed me that he was a good back....he didnt prove me wrong because i didnt say he was terrible.....all i said was that i needed to see more of him.....he showed me that he can carry the rock and he does it well

however, to say that he deserves top 10 money.....even top 15 to 20 money is probably stretching it

there are some RBs that have to share the backfield with another guy....and both of them are better than PT


Bingo! Great Points. PT is good. Making great plays and being a great back are 2 different things!!

HintOfLogic 06-03-2010 02:57 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
I don't think Pierre deserves "Top" money based on the fact of the Saints evenly dispensed workload. In my opinion, he belongs in the top 10 RB's list.... but you have to consider the depth of this offensive counterparts. It's a shame because he's proven to be one of the most reliable, hard working and overachieving players on the O... and after 3 minimum wage years, justice should see him with a lucrative contract, but, as much as I think he should be compensated, I've seen too many players loose their drive at this point in their careers..... where they overexert themselves up until landing nice job security and decline after. I can't predict Pierre would slouch at any point, I think it's in his nature to go all out... but you never know, and injuries are always a factor. This is something Loomis has to account for.

I would like to see him as a Saint as long as he's showing up on the field like he has, and specific dollars required to make it happen don't really concern me, but you have to remember, off the field it's all a business.

I don't think he'll see Steven Jackson type dollars because isn't Jackson like 90% of the Rams productivity ;) Steven Jackson is also more or less the (much needed) face of the Rams.... we all know that field value and marketing value can be accounted for on separate terms.

I think Pierre shows Emmit Smith type instincts and downhill running shiftiness, Marion Barber style hard running and tackle breaking and Marshall Faulk qualities in the passing game.... and the amount of heart, can't be measured.

B_Dub_Saint 06-03-2010 03:09 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
How come no body replies to my post. ):

WW_Who_Dat 06-03-2010 04:30 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
You're Lady Friend is distracting ... ;)

papz 06-03-2010 06:29 AM

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he didnt prove me wrong because i didnt say he was terrible
:confused: Come on now.

Budsdrinker 06-03-2010 06:55 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HintOfLogic (Post 228697)
I don't think Pierre deserves "Top" money based on the fact of the Saints evenly dispensed workload. In my opinion, he belongs in the top 10 RB's list.... but you have to consider the depth of this offensive counterparts. It's a shame because he's proven to be one of the most reliable, hard working and overachieving players on the O... and after 3 minimum wage years, justice should see him with a lucrative contract, but, as much as I think he should be compensated, I've seen too many players loose their drive at this point in their careers..... where they overexert themselves up until landing nice job security and decline after. I can't predict Pierre would slouch at any point, I think it's in his nature to go all out... but you never know, and injuries are always a factor. This is something Loomis has to account for.

I would like to see him as a Saint as long as he's showing up on the field like he has, and specific dollars required to make it happen don't really concern me, but you have to remember, off the field it's all a business.

I don't think he'll see Steven Jackson type dollars because isn't Jackson like 90% of the Rams productivity ;) Steven Jackson is also more or less the (much needed) face of the Rams.... we all know that field value and marketing value can be accounted for on separate terms.

I think Pierre shows Emmit Smith type instincts and downhill running shiftiness, Marion Barber style hard running and tackle breaking and Marshall Faulk qualities in the passing game.... and the amount of heart, can't be measured.

Well said HOL. Sometimes I disagree with your point of view but I totally agree with this.

skymike 06-03-2010 07:29 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
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Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat (Post 228703)
You're Lady Friend is distracting ... ;)

now i understand my doggie better.

Danno 06-03-2010 07:42 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonLegend (Post 228687)
chris johnson, Yep
AP, yep
steven jackson, yep
deangello williams, about equal
thomas jones, about equal
ladanian tomlinson, not even close anymore
maurice jones drew, don't think so
ray rice, uh-uh
cedric benson, kidding right?
jonathan stewart, Yep, you're kidding
ronnie brown, maybe
michael turner, LOL!
marion barber, Equal
frank gore, maybe

Pretty good list, but I disagree with about 1/2 of it. Especially when you consider all the skills you originally listed.

Speedy Ron 06-03-2010 08:12 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonLegend (Post 228687)
chris johnson, AP, steven jackson, deangello williams, thomas jones, ladanian tomlinson, maurice jones drew, ray rice, cedric benson, jonathan stewart, ronnie brown, michael turner, marion barber, frank gore......heck even people were starting to believe that PT wasnt even the best RB on our team when mike bell filled in and led the team in rushing over the majority of the season

the problem you have is that you love the saints so much that it clouds your picture of reality

PT showed me that he was a good back....he didnt prove me wrong because i didnt say he was terrible.....all i said was that i needed to see more of him.....he showed me that he can carry the rock and he does it well

however, to say that he deserves top 10 money.....even top 15 to 20 money is probably stretching it

there are some RBs that have to share the backfield with another guy....and both of them are better than PT

First time in my life i agree with Canton. it was hard to admit...

Speedy Ron 06-03-2010 08:15 AM

Re: What makes anyone think Pierre deserves top money?
 
Pierre is a running back by commitee specialist. he couldnt be the feature back because he cant do everything some of the other guys can do. the only person he is better than on Cantons list is cedric benson. i still wish we would have gotten michael turner when we had the chance.

i do however think PT is a good back. i just think he is crazy thinking he wants that type of money. our team will stay a top team when we have alot of good players rather than a handful of superstars.


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