Antonio Pierce

djlash · Post by **djlash** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:41 am

I know he's older..probably a little slower but I have to think he's still got some life left in the tank. Not too mention he is a solid tackler and a great leader. Can never have to many of those on your team.

What do you guys think about bringing him back to Washington?

HEROHAMO · Post by **HEROHAMO** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:39 am

I say no. He has already spoken openly on how he felt about the Redskins which was not good. Plus he is not the same player any more.

ATX_Skins · Post by **ATX_Skins** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:10 am

This is a common trend with Skins fans... Let's start developing young talent, not guys who have already reached their peak.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:29 am

Hey DJ.. rethink your post my man

Hog Heaven · Post by **Hog Heaven** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:50 am

I'd say yes, if not for the expected switch to the 3-4. Peirce is a small guy for a MLB, much Like Fletcher. In the 3-4 you have fewer DL covering up the OL, so you need larger MLB to fight off the increased # of blockers they will face (not to mention that the time they are blocked, the OL can generally come from a better angle to lay a better block). Nor is Peirce a good fit for OLB because that position is relied upon very often to rush the passer, not one of Antonio's strenghts.

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:58 pm

We don't want Pierce, I agree new talent!!

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:08 pm

Apart from being a less than ideal fit for a 3-4 defense (which I agree with) - is anyone going to mention that the likeliness of Pierce WANTING to return are probably between slim and none?

He's made some pretty back-handed comments since leaving - some of them grossly over-exaggerated - but there have been several nonetheless.

Hasn't AP burned the bridge significantly enough to make sure that he can't cross it?

Obviously in the business of the NFL, memory is short, and forgiveness is as long as the amount of zeroes that you put on the end of a pay check, but I personally struggle to see him coming back to Washington.

Cons
1) Not a spring chicken anymore
2) Not a good fit for the 3-4
3) Diminishing stats and performance
4) How 'recoovered' is he from his injury?
5) Burned bridges

Pros
1) As JG would say, Super-smart player
2) He'd apparently like to stay in the NFC East which drastically limits his possibilities
3) If his injuries are healed, he's still seviceable - and better than what we have (Fletcher not included)
4) The only similarities between now and when he was here is the owner
5) Money has a way of mending bridges

To me the Cons outweigh the Pros, but YMMV...

so.il.SKINSFAN · Post by **so.il.SKINSFAN** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:26 pm

I can't stand Pierce, maybe he can get a job w/the city of New York sanitation dept.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:48 pm

I don't get why we would want to bring back a guy who so needlessly burns bridges. The Gnats gave him lots more front money, he had every reason to say nothing and go. Let's get someone with more maturity. But if we do bring him back as depth, the biggest objection I can muster is a yawn, whatever.

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:38 am

No thanks. I've realized that we should do what the Eagles do, NOT sign older free agents. He's over 30, so no thanks. I can forgive his stupid negative comments, I can't forgive his age.

ChrisHanburger · Post by **ChrisHanburger** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:19 pm

I can't forgive his chubby belly. The dude's put on some serious weight since he was around DC.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:03 pm

He didn't just burn the bridge when leaving DC, he burnt it down and did a victory dance on it, while urinating on the remains. Shows how professional he is.

No thanks.

chiefhog44 · Post by **chiefhog44** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:49 pm

This guy has lost a FEW steps. Don't think we need that. Doubt he will be in the league much longer

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:55 pm

Boss, ymmv?

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:18 pm

YMMV - your mileage may vary

I'm hip on the kiddies lingo. :wink:

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:40 pm

BossHog wrote:YMMV - your mileage may vary

I'm hip on the kiddies lingo.

I thought I was a kiddie.. :lol:

You know I'm gonna beat that into the ground right, as a matter of fact you'll see.

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:36 am

BossHog wrote:YMMV - your mileage may vary

I'm hip on the kiddies lingo.

You know just my simply pointing that out, you're showing you're old and in fact NOT hip.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:58 pm

VetSkinsFan wrote:
BossHog wrote:YMMV - your mileage may vary

I'm hip on the kiddies lingo.

You know just my simply pointing that out, you're showing you're old and in fact NOT hip.

You're just jealous.

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:31 am

BossHog wrote:
VetSkinsFan wrote:
BossHog wrote:YMMV - your mileage may vary

I'm hip on the kiddies lingo.

You know just my simply pointing that out, you're showing you're old and in fact NOT hip.

You're just jealous.

One of my best friends has a 13yo daughter...so she sent me a PDF with a lot of the acronyms for me to be ready when my oldest gets to that stage...and I thought I was sneaky when I was that age.

[size=0]and maybe just a little jealous[/size]