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re: Could the Richardson trade cause a rule change?
Posted on 9/18/13 at 9:46 pm to OldTigahFot
Posted on 9/18/13 at 9:46 pm to OldTigahFot
Is this really any different from a bad baseball team trading a good player for prospects?
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Posted on 9/18/13 at 10:31 pm to Bestbank Tiger
I don't really understand why this is a topic difficult to discuss.
In the NBA, the league stepped in to block a trade that would have hindered competitiveness in the league. Can't remember the players involved but I believe it involved Chris Paul.
The Cleveland Browns trading Richardson just hurt the NFL. Whether or not you gamblers give a shite is not of a concern to me.
If a Cleveland game were scheduled on my television lineup, I would not watch it because I have been given the impression that Cleveland wants to lose.
There's no other explanation for this trade. It's week 3 and they've already decided to ride this season out with losses and pick up draft picks for the future. It's using the regular season as a means of participating in offseason activities, and as a consumer, I have no desire to support that.
In the NBA, the league stepped in to block a trade that would have hindered competitiveness in the league. Can't remember the players involved but I believe it involved Chris Paul.
The Cleveland Browns trading Richardson just hurt the NFL. Whether or not you gamblers give a shite is not of a concern to me.
If a Cleveland game were scheduled on my television lineup, I would not watch it because I have been given the impression that Cleveland wants to lose.
There's no other explanation for this trade. It's week 3 and they've already decided to ride this season out with losses and pick up draft picks for the future. It's using the regular season as a means of participating in offseason activities, and as a consumer, I have no desire to support that.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 6:31 am to townhallsavoy
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This trade fails to help the Browns be more competitive this season and is an obvious attempt to tank the season and obtain as many top draft picks as possible.
You realize that Richardson's 3 yds per carry wasn't really advancing the Brown's interest and progress anyway, right?
Everybody could see that the Brown's WAY overspent to move up and get him in 2012. The Brown's realizing that early and cutting their losses probably advances their progress more than keeping him IMO.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 6:37 am to beatbammer
Without a line, or any other offensive weapons, Richardson was just going to get hurt/wasted, for what exactly?
Posted on 9/19/13 at 6:46 am to townhallsavoy
David Stern blocked the trade because he was acting as owner of the Hornets when they had none. He didn't block the trade because it was bad for the league.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 7:00 am to townhallsavoy
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Could we see the league office step in to prevent these kind of actions?
Did you like David Stern vetoing the Chris Paul trade?
Posted on 9/19/13 at 7:08 am to townhallsavoy
Was Richardson running for 3.5 ypc that entertaining??
Posted on 9/19/13 at 7:09 am to SlowFlowPro
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There is no reason to watch another Cleveland game this season.
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was there one in the first place? :philosoraptor:
Upvoted sir
Posted on 9/19/13 at 7:14 am to townhallsavoy
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There's no other explanation for this trade. It's week 3 and they've already decided to ride this season out with losses and pick up draft picks for the future. It's using the regular season as a means of participating in offseason activities, and as a consumer, I have no desire to support that.
Again there are plenty of guys that can give you what he has given them to this point of his career. Cutting ties now gives them a mid first round pick, after this year... Not so much
This post was edited on 9/19/13 at 7:15 am
Posted on 9/19/13 at 8:48 am to townhallsavoy
They maybe lose 1 more game this year without TR. They weren't really getting it done so they are preparing for the future and trying to correct past mistakes. Nothing wrong with that.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 8:56 am to townhallsavoy
I dont think this makes them any worse this season.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 8:57 am to townhallsavoy
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In the NBA, the league stepped in to block a trade that would have hindered competitiveness in the league. Can't remember the players involved but I believe it involved Chris Paul.
that was done because the league owned the team chris paul was on at the time and they vetoed as the "owner"
Posted on 9/19/13 at 8:57 am to miamitiger
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Did you like David Stern vetoing the Chris Paul trade?
does the NFL own the Browns now?
Posted on 9/19/13 at 8:58 am to SlowFlowPro
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does the NFL own the Browns now?
Not yet
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:06 am to townhallsavoy
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the league stepped in
No, they didn't. The League owned the Hornets and made the call from a managerial perspective.
The NBA does have a rule, however, about trading your first round pick in consecutive seasons.
Teams trade players for picks all of the time in other sports. Why is this any different?
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:06 am to boosiebadazz
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The NBA does have a rule, however, about trading your first round pick in consecutive seasons.
Stepian Rulez!
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:07 am to PropJoe
Yeah, I love that story. So inept that they created a rule and named it after you This post was edited on 9/19/13 at 9:09 am
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:20 am to townhallsavoy
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This trade fails to help the Browns be more competitive this season and is an obvious attempt to tank the season and obtain as many top draft picks as possible.
Could we see the league office step in to prevent these kind of actions?
It's bad for the NFL. There is no reason to watch another Cleveland game this season.
It's not like they gave up Adrian Peterson or Arian Foster. If anything, Colts gave up too much for Richardson.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:28 am to townhallsavoy
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I don't really understand why this is a topic difficult to discuss.
...because you are making an illogical point. Not every team in the NFL is a contender and a mediocre (at best) team like the Browns shouldn't be forced to ride-out the season in lieu of acquiring assets for the future because it makes your typical fan feel warm and fuzzy.
The Browns feel the 1st round pick is more valuable than Trent Richardson...that isn't exactly a crazy idea.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 9:37 am to townhallsavoy
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an obvious attempt to tank the season and obtain as many top draft picks as possible.
The Jags will lose more games. And who are they tanking for? A QB or Clowney. Most mocks have Bridgewater going first overall.
And Richardson wasn't all that great. Getting a first rounder for him vs his production for the Browns is a win for the Browns.
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