Changed my tune - forget Trotter, go for Hartwell - Page 4

**The Bad Guy** · 03-03-2005, 09:01 AM

The more I read about Ed Hartwell, the more I'm convinced he's the better fit.

He's younger than Trotter, he doesn't have the injury history, and he learned from one of the best LBs in football.

I know that playing along with Ray Lewis may make him a question mark, but when Lewis went down he was dominant.

The guy wants to be a Chief. He came here first after 16 teams contacted him and that's the kind of player I want on this defense.

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be upset over signing Trotter, but I've changed my tune. Go get Hartwell and Rolle.

Sure-Oz · 03-03-2005, 10:32 AM

Hartwell and Rolle, then i wont care who else we add, it will be bonus time after that!

Vegas_Dave · 03-03-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Hartwell and Rolle, then i wont care who else we add, it will be bonus time after that!

Agreed. I would be most impressed if they did not sign anyone other then Hartwell & Rolle and then re-signed Fujita. He is a great LB and keeps getting better. put him next to a guy like Hartwell and he will excel.

Personally, I also liked Barber. If hes healthy, I would be very happy with Fujita, Hartwell & Barber as our starting LB's. Barber suffered by not having a strong MLB as did Fujita.

Also, I think that Warfield & Rolle would make a good CB combo.

Eleazar · 03-03-2005, 12:22 PM

Allright! Next time I change my mind about something, I'll create a new thread just so everyone knows. Don't want anyone in the dark about that.

HolmeZz · 03-03-2005, 12:31 PM

I've been more on the Trotter bandwagon because I think he can be a great leader, would be cheaper, and is more of a playmaker than Hartwell. I'd gladly take Ed though; no complaints.

Gaz · 03-03-2005, 12:31 PM

Give me Hartwell [just say no to Trotter's knees] and any CB except Law or Surtain [unless the Dolphins drop the 2nd Round draft pick nonsense] and I will be happier than I was yesterday. I would consider it a waste to pay that kind of money for a CB, but we are headed for Rebuild City in a year anyway, so the cap hit does not matter as much.

We would still need a FA OLB and a draft CB, but the major hurdles would have been, well, hurdled.

xoxo~
Gaz
Easier to please than some.

Cormac · 03-03-2005, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Special Ed

I still want to add someone like Rolle or Surtain, as well, we're only going to have room for one though. I'd prefer Rolle so we don't give up the 2nd pick this year, although if it were a pick next year, I'd do it. And yes I know that the Chiefs are crap when it comes to drafting but I'm feelin' lucky this year lol, but we'll probably be disappointed again. Although, if it were up to me, I'd go after Rolle. We might just get lucky with our draft this year for the first time in ages.

Adding Rolle or somebody would be gravy. I just think we need 2 starting LBs to pair with Fujita. I'd prefer to take a chance with a rookie or a lower tier CB starting opposite Warfield, than to rely on Beisel or Fox at OLB (assuming we add Hartwell or Trotter for the middle).

JMO.

Mr. Laz · 03-03-2005, 01:30 PM

Hartwell is only 16 months younger than Trotter

Hartwell has been in the league 3 yrs less than trotter though

03-03-2005, 09:01 AM
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	Changed my tune - forget Trotter, go for Hartwell The more I read about Ed Hartwell, the more I'm convinced he's the better fit. He's younger than Trotter, he doesn't have the injury history, and he learned from one of the best LBs in football. I know that playing along with Ray Lewis may make him a question mark, but when Lewis went down he was dominant. The guy wants to be a Chief. He came here first after 16 teams contacted him and that's the kind of player I want on this defense. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be upset over signing Trotter, but I've changed my tune. Go get Hartwell and Rolle.
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03-03-2005, 12:22 PM	#48
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Allright! Next time I change my mind about something, I'll create a new thread just so everyone knows. Don't want anyone in the dark about that.
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03-03-2005, 12:31 PM	#49
HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	I've been more on the Trotter bandwagon because I think he can be a great leader, would be cheaper, and is more of a playmaker than Hartwell. I'd gladly take Ed though; no complaints.
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03-03-2005, 12:31 PM	#50
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	The Bad Guy is such a fickle tramp... Give me Hartwell [just say no to Trotter's knees] and any CB except Law or Surtain [unless the Dolphins drop the 2nd Round draft pick nonsense] and I will be happier than I was yesterday. I would consider it a waste to pay that kind of money for a CB, but we are headed for Rebuild City in a year anyway, so the cap hit does not matter as much. We would still need a FA OLB and a draft CB, but the major hurdles would have been, well, hurdled. xoxo~ Gaz Easier to please than some.
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03-03-2005, 01:30 PM	#52
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Hartwell is only 16 months younger than Trotter Hartwell has been in the league 3 yrs less than trotter though __________________
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