Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Does anyone else wonder about this too? Our FAs always seem to walk in or out unimpeded and by that I mean we're never really trading guy's who're leaving anyway for some sort of additional value other than cap savings. Is this the doing of Dummy-troff? Why aren't we cycling players thru the roster til we find our guys like a normal team? Has the Falcons FO developed that much a reputation of being poor sports or suckers?? We pick up guys off the street, we've put some guys back on the street BUT WE RARELY IF EVER MAKE ANY VALUE TRADES. That's weird right? Is the draft compensation for failed 1st & 2nd round picks THAT appealing?C'mon apologists I know you've got some half-baked excuses stored up just ready to go! Flame-proof I am lol Edited February 8, 2019 by Hurry_Up_And_Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 For the most part, we've liked our players enough to keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Who's left that was worth trading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 With words like "Dummy-troff" and "cmon apologists," would anything we have to say even change your mind? Is there a point in debating this when you are already so dug in to Dimitroff being a bad guy and stupid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUsualStuff Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 OP is fishing for some confirmation bias, but I'm not taking that bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Too much faith in the players and not the systems in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, AtlantaFanatic said: With words like "Dummy-troff" and "cmon apologists," would anything we have to say even change your mind? Is there a point in debating this when you are already so dug in to Dimitroff being a bad guy and stupid? 2 minutes ago, TheUsualStuff said: OP is fishing for some confirmation bias, but I'm not taking that bait. Yeah, I was starting to type up a response back but it would be lost on him so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, AtlantaFanatic said: With words like "Dummy-troff" and "cmon apologists," would anything we have to say even change your mind? Is there a point in debating this when you are already so dug in to Dimitroff being a bad guy and stupid? I'm sorry your feathers are so easily ruffled friend. The point of this was not to debate because the facts leave little to debate about. The point was simply discussion. I just know we have an obscene amount of apologist-type fans on this board who'd rather "go with crowd" on most topics. Idk what kinda guy TD is in his personal life nor do I prefer using the word "stupid". But dumb? I can use dumb all day. Simply because TD has done some pretty dumb stuff since he's been GM. Just wondering if these lack of trades also stems from that same lack of foresight. Edited February 8, 2019 by Hurry_Up_And_Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Hurry_Up_And_Buy said: I'm sorry your feathers are so easily ruffled friend. The point of this was not to debate because the facts leave little to debate about. The point was simply discussion. I just know we have an obscene amount of apologist-type fans on this board who'd rather "go with crowd" on most topics. Idk what kinda guy TD is in his personal life nor do I prefer using the word "stupid". But dumb? I can use dumb all day. Simply because TD has done some pretty dumb stuff since he's been GM. Pointing out your bias does not mean my feathers are ruffled. Just so you know, to the rest of us, it looks like your asking for a discussion on how bad TD is, not about trading players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneaut Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) The main reason is that trades are very rare in the NFL though they are becoming slightly more popular. This isn't MLB where you can trade a player for a 'player to be named later' or a bag of balls, or even simply for cash considerations. Where TD has done a good job is trading draft picks for veteran players. Gonzo, Samuel, Levitre, Ty, for example, were all brought in for draft picks. Edited February 8, 2019 by Geneaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kschreck Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, AtlantaFanatic said: Pointing out your bias does not mean my feathers are ruffled. Just so you know, to the rest of us, it looks like your asking for a discussion on how bad TD is, not about trading players. Yep, it isn't about getting upset easily it's about avoiding conversations that we already have seen play out a million times on various subjects. Simply isn't worth taking the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, AtlantaFanatic said: Pointing out your bias does not mean my feathers are ruffled. Just so you know, to the rest of us, it looks like your asking for a discussion on how bad TD is, not about trading players. How? His name is only mentioned once in my initial post? How am I biased? You might need a bit more iron...or magnesium or something man idk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Who has left that we should have traded?? This should be simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Long Shot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Geneaut said: The main reason is that trades are very rare in the NFL though they are becoming slightly more popular. This isn't MLB where you can trade a player for a 'player to be named later' or a bag of balls, or even simply for cash considerations. Where TD has done a good job is trading draft picks for veteran players. Gonzo, Samuel, Levitre, Ty, for example, were all brought in for draft picks. We've actually been pretty active trading compared to the average team. I don't think there are more than 4 or 5 trades that go down per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hurry_Up_And_Buy said: How? His name is only mentioned once in my initial post? How am I biased? You might need a bit more iron...or magnesium or something man idk lol My health is fine. Thanks for your concern. How are you biased? I already mentioned that. You called him "Dummy-troff." That's biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Dr Long Shot said: We've actually been pretty active trading compared to the average team. I don't think there are more than 4 or 5 trades that go down per year. Really? The trend has been cycling up. Both during the season and the draft. Maybe I should have been more specific. Outside of the 5th we traded for that swing tackle dude. And then trading out of the 2nd round for Dookie a couple years back plus all those 3 day draft trades nobody pays attention to I don't see how any of ours are very significant? I should have said SIGNIFICANT TRADES huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IA Falcon07 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Ignores every valid comment that would include having a discussion, attacks posters that say this has played out a million times. Says he wants to have a "discussion", OP logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, Geneaut said: The main reason is that trades are very rare in the NFL though they are becoming slightly more popular. This isn't MLB where you can trade a player for a 'player to be named later' or a bag of balls, or even simply for cash considerations. Where TD has done a good job is trading draft picks for veteran players. Gonzo, Samuel, Levitre, Ty, for example, were all brought in for draft picks. Not slightly. Trades are at an all-time high statistically. Both in season and off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Long Shot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Hurry_Up_And_Buy said: Really? The trend has been cycling up. Both during the season and the draft. Maybe I should have been more specific. Outside of the 5th we traded for that swing tackle dude. And then trading out of the 2nd round for Dookie a couple years back plus all those 3 day draft trades nobody pays attention to I don't see how any of ours are very significant? I should have said SIGNIFICANT TRADES huh? We traded for Tonny Gonzalez and Abraham. Two of the best trades any team has ever done btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 love it when guys with no experience call those with years of it, dummies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, IA Falcon07 said: Ignores every valid comment that would include having a discussion, attacks posters that say this has played out a million times. Says he wants to have a "discussion", OP logic. I'm not into "attacking" posters tbh dude. And this is a discussion. You're more than welcome to add your thoughts as well sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Traded for Assante Samuel the heist of the decade that move from Philly for a 7th rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dr Long Shot said: We traded for Tonny Gonzalez and Abraham. Two of the best trades any team has ever done btw. How many years ago was that? Outside of Levitre who's been crapballs since Shanny left where's the fresh blood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry_Up_And_Buy Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, kiwifalcon said: Traded for Assante Samuel the heist of the decade that move from Philly for a 7th rounder. And he only went full speed one season here lol.. Rode the next season off into the sunset like the wise man he was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Long Shot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Just now, Hurry_Up_And_Buy said: How many years ago was that? Outside of Levitre who's been crapballs since Shanny left where's the fresh blood? Ok, well how many impact trades where made last year? Name them. Most of them are minor moves in the NFL, just like the Levitre trade... which actually was a pretty grade trade now that you bring it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.