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Cormac · 07-21-2001, 08:32 AM

I think he deserves WR money, and I think Moulds is a good benchmark. Getting the kind of production we get out of Tony from the [b]TE[/b] position gives us a serious advantage over [i]every[/i] other team. It's like having a 2nd baseman that hits 50 homers. They don't come around often as milkman said, and I think he should be justly rewarded. He adds a whole new dimension to our team in that he can line up in so many positions within so many formations, and get himself opposite a LB, SS or a CB, and regularly commands a double team. Because of his rare mix of size, speed and strength, he matches up well against any member of the opposing D. I realise I am stating the obvious, but my point is that I think he is as valuable to our team, as any single receiver is to any other team i.e. Moss. I hope we don't let him leave before we realise that DA and SlyMo (or whoever) would be hard pushed to have 1000 yard seasons without Gonzo commanding so much defensive attention. Whatever position he plays at, he should be paid an amount commensurate with his importance to the squad. How else could you justify a $7m SB, $26m contract to an offensive guard?!?!?! (that is what Shields got, isn't it? ;)). With our cap getting back in order, I wouldn't begrudge him Moulds-type money at all. JMO :cool:

07-21-2001, 08:32 AM	#4
Cormac Haley sceptic.... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: waiting it out....... Casino cash: $10004900	I think he deserves WR money, and I think Moulds is a good benchmark. Getting the kind of production we get out of Tony from the [b]TE[/b] position gives us a serious advantage over [i]every[/i] other team. It's like having a 2nd baseman that hits 50 homers. They don't come around often as milkman said, and I think he should be justly rewarded. He adds a whole new dimension to our team in that he can line up in so many positions within so many formations, and get himself opposite a LB, SS or a CB, and regularly commands a double team. Because of his rare mix of size, speed and strength, he matches up well against any member of the opposing D. I realise I am stating the obvious, but my point is that I think he is as valuable to our team, as any single receiver is to any other team i.e. Moss. I hope we don't let him leave before we realise that DA and SlyMo (or whoever) would be hard pushed to have 1000 yard seasons without Gonzo commanding so much defensive attention. Whatever position he plays at, he should be paid an amount commensurate with his importance to the squad. How else could you justify a $7m SB, $26m contract to an offensive guard?!?!?! (that is what Shields got, isn't it? ;)). With our cap getting back in order, I wouldn't begrudge him Moulds-type money at all. JMO :cool:
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