Where to spend the money

Boston Saint · 01-13-2022, 12:06 PM

This is a hypothetical question for users in regards to asking where would you invest the money going forward. It’s a thought I had for fun. Assume (for
fun) that both players would stay healthy and play at the top level we have seen so far of their respective game. Who would you rather sign to a 5 year deal....Davenport or Williams?

jonnyrotten · 01-13-2022, 12:37 PM

Davenport, pressure on the QB makes the secondary better by default IMO.

Boston Saint · 01-13-2022, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyrotten

Davenport, pressure on the QB makes the secondary better by default IMO.

Thanks for input

MatthewT · 01-13-2022, 01:14 PM

Since we are assuming both players will be healthy, the answer is Davenport. Good/great defensive ends are very difficult to come by, and although Williams is one of the best free safeties in the business, it is my belief that is not the best position to have one of the leagues top salaries.

Crusader · 01-13-2022, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

This is a hypothetical question for users in regards to asking where would you invest the money going forward. It’s a thought I had for fun. Assume (for
fun) that both players would stay healthy and play at the top level we have seen so far of their respective game. Who would you rather sign to a 5 year deal....Davenport or Williams?

Davenport and its not even close. Williams is very good and not yet in his prime but it is easier to find an equal player at saftey because he isn't a physical freak.

Davenport however posesses physical skill very rarly seen. He has a strength/speed combination that is freakish. Injuries has slowed down his progress so far but if he can stay healthy there is no reason whatsoever for 15+ sack seasons not being the norm for him.

Boston Saint · 01-13-2022, 06:24 PM

I tend to agree on Davenport if healthy. Looking for some Williams support though.

SaintGnome · 01-13-2022, 06:52 PM

I'm going to say Davenport, I hold my breath when Williams has to make an open field tackle (heck of a good cover safety though)

ChrisXVI · 01-13-2022, 07:01 PM

Definitely Davenport. He’s an absolute monster.

BakoSaint · 01-13-2022, 07:24 PM

I would rather spend the money on subtraction than addition. Use the money to get out of the bad contracts with Peat, Thomas, and Hill rather than letting the obligations haunt us for years to come with repeated restructurings until their cap number is $50 million each in 2030. If Davenport and Williams both leave, we get comp picks. Davenport cant stay healthy enough to be worth more than 5 million a year and he will cost more. Williams is a great safety on paper but doesnt seem to make the big impact plays in the big games, i prefer keeping CGJ and we cant keep both and have $30 million plus cap tied up in two safeties long term.

SmashMouth · 01-13-2022, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Davenport and its not even close. Williams is very good and not yet in his prime but it is easier to find an equal player at saftey because he isn't a physical freak.

Davenport however posesses physical skill very rarly seen. He has a strength/speed combination that is freakish. Injuries has slowed down his progress so far but if he can stay healthy there is no reason whatsoever for 15+ sack seasons not being the norm for him.

Especially since he's just getting to his prime years.

01-13-2022, 12:06 PM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Where to spend the money This is a hypothetical question for users in regards to asking where would you invest the money going forward. It’s a thought I had for fun. Assume (for fun) that both players would stay healthy and play at the top level we have seen so far of their respective game. Who would you rather sign to a 5 year deal....Davenport or Williams?

01-13-2022, 12:37 PM	#2
jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 511	Re: Where to spend the money Davenport, pressure on the QB makes the secondary better by default IMO. Crusader, leilung, stickman and 3 others like this.

01-13-2022, 12:47 PM	#3
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Where to spend the money Originally Posted by jonnyrotten Davenport, pressure on the QB makes the secondary better by default IMO. Thanks for input

01-13-2022, 01:14 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Where to spend the money Since we are assuming both players will be healthy, the answer is Davenport. Good/great defensive ends are very difficult to come by, and although Williams is one of the best free safeties in the business, it is my belief that is not the best position to have one of the leagues top salaries. Boston Saint likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Where to spend the money Originally Posted by Boston Saint This is a hypothetical question for users in regards to asking where would you invest the money going forward. It’s a thought I had for fun. Assume (for fun) that both players would stay healthy and play at the top level we have seen so far of their respective game. Who would you rather sign to a 5 year deal....Davenport or Williams? Davenport and its not even close. Williams is very good and not yet in his prime but it is easier to find an equal player at saftey because he isn't a physical freak. Davenport however posesses physical skill very rarly seen. He has a strength/speed combination that is freakish. Injuries has slowed down his progress so far but if he can stay healthy there is no reason whatsoever for 15+ sack seasons not being the norm for him. neugey, AsylumGuido, SmashMouth and 2 others like this.
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01-13-2022, 06:24 PM	#6
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Where to spend the money I tend to agree on Davenport if healthy. Looking for some Williams support though.

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SaintGnome 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 642	Re: Where to spend the money I'm going to say Davenport, I hold my breath when Williams has to make an open field tackle (heck of a good cover safety though) Boston Saint likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Where to spend the money Definitely Davenport. He’s an absolute monster.

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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,135	Re: Where to spend the money I would rather spend the money on subtraction than addition. Use the money to get out of the bad contracts with Peat, Thomas, and Hill rather than letting the obligations haunt us for years to come with repeated restructurings until their cap number is $50 million each in 2030. If Davenport and Williams both leave, we get comp picks. Davenport cant stay healthy enough to be worth more than 5 million a year and he will cost more. Williams is a great safety on paper but doesnt seem to make the big impact plays in the big games, i prefer keeping CGJ and we cant keep both and have $30 million plus cap tied up in two safeties long term. OldMaid likes this.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Where to spend the money Originally Posted by Crusader Davenport and its not even close. Williams is very good and not yet in his prime but it is easier to find an equal player at saftey because he isn't a physical freak. Davenport however posesses physical skill very rarly seen. He has a strength/speed combination that is freakish. Injuries has slowed down his progress so far but if he can stay healthy there is no reason whatsoever for 15+ sack seasons not being the norm for him. Especially since he's just getting to his prime years.