WPB Dawg Fan Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 We often complained about how RAC was so enamored with veteran players. How he seemed to always keep guys around despite having younger players. Well, we may not see much change from that. Take a look at the 2008 'oldest teams'. Notice which team is listed as #4....that's right, New England and Bill Belicheck. So, considering RAC came from the BB tree....and Mangini also comes from the BB tree...and he has brought in a bunch of older players (Barton, 32; Bowens, 32; Coleman, 30; Furrey, 32; Ivey, 32; Patton, 35; Poteat, 32; Royal 31; St.Clair, 32; Womack, 31), I highly doubt he is going to let go of players like Lewis and Fraley just because they have hit the 30 year mark. Although I do see more of a willingness to PLAY the younger guys...I think we can look forward to having a veteran team for the duration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefjerky Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I definitely agree with you on keeping Lewis, but you also have to keep in mind that being 30 as a center, and being 30 as an RB is a huge difference. WRs also last a lot longer than RBs, I think RBs simply have the lowest life span of playing, which is why I think many teams are starting to implement a dual or even tri running system to get the most durability out of their backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPB Dawg Fan Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 OPENING DAY PROFILES Here's the average age of each team's starting lineup on opening day, plus the number of players in the lineup 30 years of age or older: Team Age 30s Kansas City 25.18 3 Houston 25.77 2 Indianapolis 26.18 2 Buffalo 26.40 3 Oakland 26.59 4 Cleveland 26.72 4 Atlanta 26.77 5 Baltimore 26.86 5 Carolina 26.95 5 Philadelphia 27.0 5 Cincinnati 27.0 7 Minnesota 27.13 5 New Orleans 27.18 5 Arizona 27.27 4 NY Giants 27.27 5 Seattle 27.27 6 Miami 27.27 8 Green Bay 27.31 5 Chicago 27.31 6 Denver 27.36 7 San Diego 27.54 6 San Francisco 27.63 5 St. Louis 27.68 7 Tennessee 27.72 5 Detroit 27.90 8 NY Jets 27.90 8 Jacksonville 27.95 5 Tampa Bay 28.18 6 Pittsburgh 28.18 7 Dallas 28.22 6 New England 28.22 8 Washington 28.63 9 Notice, the Jets (7th) and Pats (2nd) are both pretty high up in the rankings of age...and surprisingly the Browns were one of the YOUNGEST teams...despite our complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 While the Pats may be a veteran team, a distinctive trait of Belichick's Patriots has been Mumbles' willingness to cut ties with guys just before their play declines. Whether it's age (Mike Vrabel), weight (Damien Woody), or there just being a better alternative (Lawyer Milloy), Belichick's never been known to keep guys around just because they've been around. If he anticipates a decline in play, he either gets value for them or lets them go. However, Belichick has that leeway because the Pats have a lot of depth, which may not be true in the case of our RB depth chart. Maybe releasing JLew would have been an option if Harrison had been healthy all pre-season, but I don't see it as very likely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasdogg Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I agree Alo but I also know he brings IN guys in thier 30's, like Seau, Corey Dillon, Moss, and Harrison. And he will let go of guys who produced, like Branch, Samuel, and others. Bill knows when to cut you, trade you or sign you. It is an art from with him be because much like Pit and Bal, the culture and mentality of the players alows for new guys to tow the line. Not easily duplicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sez.EJ Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Mangini likes him roto times article today James Davis, RB, Cleveland Browns Friday 9/4, 2:05 PM CT Browns coach Eric Mangini said on Friday that rookie running back James Davis is not yet a threat to Jamal Lewis' starting job, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Our View: Davis rushed for a robust 186 yards on 24 carries ( 7.8 yards per carry) this preseason, while Lewis looked even older and slower than the back that averaged just 3.6 yards per carry last season. It's possible the veteran Lewis could keep his starting job all season, but it's not looking likely at this point. Lewis is not done.. guy gets better with more carries as the game goes on..he has hardly touched the ball this year. so he has not had the opportunity to get in that zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gips Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 The real reason we will keep lewis and some other veterans around are savages big roster bonuses paid in full and in the end our soon to be starting qb recieved one of the biggest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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