Okay, so what happens to Trent?

[Donger]

Perhaps there are other threads dealing with this question. Honestly, I don't care. What happens to Trent Green now? What are the scenarios now that the draft is over (it is, right?)? Can he stay? If so, how? Does he go? If so, how?

Thanks.

[greg63]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Ummm; ok - sure.

[HMc]

If his salary fits under the cap and doesn't prevent us signing another player we covet then i say just pay it. Yeah he'd be an expensive backup, but.....wgaf?

[bigbucks24]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I've been pondering this today. Well many days but today in particular. I think that Croyle does need to get in the game if he's gonna be our QBOTF. Not this year though. Not with this line. fuck Miami, and fuck Trent Green. He blackballed us in negotiations. He's accounted for in terms of money this year. Send him to the Wolves. If he takes another shot like he did last year, it's a shame, but it's business. I want Croyle to succeed. I don't think he will with the line we have in place now. Trent has "earned" his money for all of his service to this squad, but the shit he pulled with refusing to talk to anyone but Miami, I say enjoy your swan song Mr. Green. Harsh, but at this point how I feel. I'm a fan of this TEAM. Not one player. It'll be fun watching the quarterback rotation in Miami this year as well. Make it clear to LJ that he will get his money at the end of this year.

Not a bad take. But what do you think it does for team chemistry with him being here even though he doesn't want to be? I don't know the conversation taht went on between Trent and the FO or Herm, but my understanding is that some bridges have been burned. I understand that Trent is under contract with the chiefs and if he wants to play, the Chiefs can say play for us or retire, but for a sport that relys on all 11 guys working together, chemistry is important. Then again, maybe none of the players really care and understand that it is just business and maybe Trent is a professional and would suck it up and do well. Hell, we're all speculating on what was said and how people feel.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by bigbucks24

Not a bad take. But what do you think it does for team chemistry with him being here even though he doesn't want to be? I don't know the conversation taht went on between Trent and the FO or Herm, but my understanding is that some bridges have been burned. I understand that Trent is under contract with the chiefs and if he wants to play, the Chiefs can say play for us or retire, but for a sport that relys on all 11 guys working together, chemistry is important. Then again, maybe none of the players really care and understand that it is just business and maybe Trent is a professional and would suck it up and do well. Hell, we're all speculating on what was said and how people feel.

I think when it comes down to it, money talks and the bullshit walks. If the man gets paid, he'll give it his all. Especially if he wants any cred to play for anyone at all next year. I also think Trent is professional enough to stick it out for the bucks. I don't think it will be a problem, and I think it's best for Brody as well.

[bigbucks24]

Originally Posted by HMc

If his salary fits under the cap and doesn't prevent us signing another player we covet then i say just pay it. Yeah he'd be an expensive backup, but.....wgaf?

Have you ever known King Carl to spend $7.2 million just to spite someone? And how would the Hunt family feel about Carl spending their money like that?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by greg63

Ummm; ok - sure.

So you agree. Good.

[bigbucks24]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I think when it comes down to it, money talks and the bullshit walks. If the man gets paid, he'll give it his all. Especially if he wants any cred to play for anyone at all next year. I also think Trent is professional enough to stick it out for the bucks. I don't think it will be a problem, and I think it's best for Brody as well.

I would not disagree with this. And this is where I think you make sense. Too many people are saying, "He sucks for us but is worth a 2nd to the Phins." And I think the franchises are close to the same situation. If he sucks for you, he sucks for the Phins. But you think he will be good for the Chiefs, so the argument that he is worth more than a 6th holds water.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by bigbucks24

I would not disagree with this. And this is where I think you make sense. Too many people are saying, "He sucks for us but is worth a 2nd to the Phins." And I think the franchises are close to the same situation. If he sucks for you, he sucks for the Phins. But you think he will be good for the Chiefs, so the argument that he is worth more than a 6th holds water.

I think he returns to form. Unfortunately, I don't think either line will allow him to show it.

[Tribal Warfare]

I'd start talking to the Bears

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I'd start talking to the Bears

Why? If he's unwilling to restructure with anyone but Miami then it's a mute point. If he'd talked to Cleveland it may have affected our entire draft. That's one of the reasons I've taken the stance I have with him.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Why? If he's unwilling to restructure with anyone but Miami then it's a mute point. If he'd talked to Cleveland it may have affected our entire draft. That's one of the reasons I've taken the stance I have with him.

if they want a reliable pro bowl QB that will most likely result in another Super Bowl appearence, and Herm and Lovie are best friends.It's all about pulling the right strings

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

if they want a reliable pro bowl QB that will most likely result in another Super Bowl appearence, and Herm and Lovie are best friends.It's all about pulling the right strings

Which are Trent's. Right now, he's not a big fan of Herms I don't think. If it would work and the compensation was right, I'm game.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

God, we have some real idiots here...

Last year's play proved nothing more than Green took a very serious hit to the head. You cannot look at what he did last year and say that he no longer has it. What complete dumbassery. Now if he plays like that this year that will be a valid claim, but right now, it's fucking assanine.

You're the real idiot. Don't make me prove that, too.

[bigbucks24]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

if they want a reliable pro bowl QB that will most likely result in another Super Bowl appearence, and Herm and Lovie are best friends.It's all about pulling the right strings

Too bad it isn't like baseball and the Chiefs could eat part of the contract. The Bears would be a great fit for Trent. They are a team making a run that needs a QB. Good call. Wonder if Trent woudl restructure to turn some of the salary into bonus. He wouldn't have to take a pay cut and the Chiefs could pay the bonus and essentially pay part of the contract. Then again, if Trent is hell bent on playing for Miami, he won't restructure.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

God, we have some real idiots here...

Last year's play proved nothing more than Green took a very serious hit to the head. You cannot look at what he did last year and say that he no longer has it. What complete dumbassery. Now if he plays like that this year that will be a valid claim, but right now, it's fucking assanine.

Why can't you base his worth on last season's play? I don't think anybody really knows how Trent Green will play in 2007 (if he plays in 2007). We know he played well from 2002-2005; we know he played poorly in 2006. I'm not a doctor but I don't see that we can assume his play will return to his peak. He had a very serious head injury which kept him out for more than 2 months and when he did return he wasn't the same. The only fair deal would be a conditional future, based on performance.