Dillon Arrested...

[DaKCMan AP]

Article can be found on CNNSI. Thanks to Robert Vaugh on other BB for finding it.

Article can be found here <a href=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/2000/08/28/dillon_arrested_ap/>Dillon Story</a>

[This message has been edited by morphius (edited 08-28-2000).]

[milkman]

Hmmm... I wonder if this has hit the other board yet. Denise will go berserk!

I'll file this one away in the "not our problem" department. Thank God for that - we've already got a truck load of 'em.

[htismaqe]

I was one of the biggest advocates for aquiring Dillon.

Yesterday, several people were mercilessly bashing Carl for failing to get him (at any cost).

Do you think that today those same people will thank him for not tying up our future (cap) with him?

Luz
anticipating the double standard...

[DaKCMan AP]

Fraz - That is where I found, Robert posted it over there and it was too big not to post over here. She feel vindicated...

Luz - Yeah, there goes the plan of getting Dillon for nothing next year and picking up a QB in the first round. At least that was my goal.

[Fort Chief]

Luznicky,

We know nothing is going to happen to Dillon anyway, so I still think Peterson should have tried to aquire him.

But now that you've reminded me, could you please prove to me that Peterson is a "top 3 GM"? Since you claimed it as fact yesterday on another thread.

And also name your top 10 GM list.

Thanks

[This message has been edited by Cannibal (edited 08-28-2000).]

[milkman]

Luz, how would you feel about acquiring him now?

I, too, was a big Dillon advocate, but if he's an active criminal I would think not. I'm all for forgiveness of past indiscretions, but when the past is present that is a different matter. Thought all his problems were behind him. I certainly don't have a lot of respect for woman beaters (none would be more accurate). We don't need any OJ wannabees on the roster.

Of course, we should probably wait until all the facts are in before passing judgment.

[DaKCMan AP]

Fraz - That pretty much sums up my feelings on the subject.

[milkman]

Yep. Cody will be devastated....

[DaKCMan AP]

Fraz - ROFL! Can someone call and get him on the suicide watch?

[WarPaint]

I guess Carl must have ESP or supernatural abilities. He must have known Dillon would beat his wife, or else he surely would have pursued him.

[milkman]

I think Cody was already on a suicide watch after Dillon signed with Cincy. He'll probably just burst into flames over this one.

[htismaqe]

Cannibal,

I'm really surprised that you think this is a point of contention.

First of all, I've literally had GMs of other professional sport franchises tell me that (actually, the last I talked to said he was the best).

Beyond that though, it's really pretty simple. Name the NFL GMs that have more wins in the ninties.

Heck, I'll do you better than that. Name the GMs of any major professional sports that have a better winning percentage.

You might find a couple in MLB (the ones that can buy their records), but besides that, you're going to be pretty hard pressed.

Carl legitimately is respected as an elite GM in the industry and, whether you like him or not personally, it is beyond me how you can think otherwise.

Luz
the power of the media is amazing...

[htismaqe]

Sorry,

My post #11 isin responce to Cannibal's question as to why I feel Carl isone of the top 3 GMs in the league.

Frazod, I don't think I could say it better than you did.

Chiefnj, nice sidestep. The issue is not clairvoyance. The issue was whether Carl should have pursued Dillon regardless of cost. My entire point was that cost is a factor and that a GM makes the big bucks for deciding how much is too much.

Luz
very disapointed in corey...

[Fort Chief]

I guess if your criteria is:

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>Building a solid D
<LI>Ignoring the skill positions
<LI>Relying on a great home crowd
<LI>Utilizing a conservative offense that doesn't turn the ball over
<LI>Piling up regular season wins
<LI>Choking in the playoffs
</UL>

Then he would be a top 3 GM.

However, if your criteria are playoff and championship success, then Peterson ranks near the bottom of the league since they only other teams to not have a playoff win in the same time the Chiefs have gone without one are… Chicago, Philly, Seattle, Nawlens and Cincy.

<BR>

[milkman]

Actually, Cannibal, Chicago won a wildcard game in either 96 or 97. They beat the Vikings on the road before getting spanked in the Divisional Playoffs.

Now I'm really depressed....