George To Leave Tennessee

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:00 pm

Monday, July 19, 2004

Titans' star RB 'looking at other options'

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eddie George, Tennessee's all-time leading rusher, rejected the Titans' latest offer Monday and asked the team to release him quickly so he can seek a job with a new team.

George and his agent, Lamont Smith, considered the Titans' offer over the weekend, but the proposal had not changed significantly from what the team initially offered in March.

"I'm not accepting it," George told The Associated Press on Monday night. "My expectation when making the decision is to be released. At that point, I'm looking at other options."

Smith said he told the Titans earlier Monday that George had rejected the offer and wanted to be released. He was told that team officials wanted to "kick it around" and get back to them.

"Eddie was clear to me -- no more discussions," Smith said. "There's nothing else to discuss."

A Titans spokesman had no comment Monday night.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1842757

I've read rumors that George may be headed to Philly. So stay tuned.

redskincity · Post by **redskincity** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:05 pm

We should sign him quickly and use him as trade bait or draft picks. :idea:

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:09 pm

man, eddie in another uni. :shock:

he's done though. it's the next emmitt to arizona move. :lol:

redskincity · Post by **redskincity** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:15 pm

hailskins666 wrote:man, eddie in another uni.
he's done though. it's the next emmitt to arizona move.

Yeah Eddie is at the end of the road unless he has 'something in his mind' to prove.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:19 pm

He's definetly on the down slope, but he still has a bit left in the tank. He would be an instant upgrade for quite a few teams, including a few in our division...

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:19 pm

I really like Eddie, I know his best days are behind him. GF any chance of Eddie coming home to Philly??

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:39 pm

Eddie will be wearing a big fat ugly star on his head within 10 days.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:42 pm

Justice Hog wrote:Eddie will be wearing a big fat ugly star on his head within 10 days.

But they're so happy with the rookie JJ??

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:24 pm

Smith said he told the Titans earlier Monday that George had rejected the offer and wanted to be released. He was told that team officials wanted to "kick it around" and get back to them.

"Eddie was clear to me -- no more discussions," Smith said. "There's nothing else to discuss."

A Titans spokesman had no comment Monday night.

The Titans had said take it or leave it... sounds like Eddie is calling their bluff
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If it was a bluff

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:16 am

I really like Eddie George.

His TD run in the SB is the only one I compare in SB history to John Riggin's 44 yarder on 4th an 1.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:32 am

DEHog wrote:I really like Eddie, I know his best days are behind him. GF any chance of Eddie coming home to Philly??

I really hope not. Much like the Trotter disaster I'm in the minority with that opinion. Here's a guy who hasn't missed a single game in his career, but he hasn't broken 3.5 yards per carry in four seasons. How he kept his job is a mystery to me. I'd rather see what Tapeh can do.

I've already threatened to put up the Thrash/Pinkston banner again if George signs in Philly.

tsaler · Post by **tsaler** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:58 am

Justice Hog wrote:Eddie will be wearing a big fat ugly star on his head within 10 days.

I think you're right, and I think he'll be the backup.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 9:10 am

To Julius Jones? I hope you're right...

tsaler · Post by **tsaler** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:53 am

Steve Spurrier III wrote:To Julius Jones? I hope you're right...

I don't think of Jones has a Cowboy yet, so I still sort of hope he does well.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 1:45 pm

Don't count out the Giants in these talks. Ron Dayne's is/was a bust, and Tiki's got "little hands" and fumbles too much.

On another note, I can't even think of seeing the name "George" on another Skins jersey. Too many bad memories. yikes.

tsaler · Post by **tsaler** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 2:47 pm

REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Don't count out the Giants in these talks. Ron Dayne's is/was a bust, and Tiki's got "little hands" and fumbles too much.

Coughlin claims to be fixing both of those things. :roll:

Brandon777 · Post by **Brandon777** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:38 pm

They talk like he's going to Philly, Dallas, or Tampa. I hope it's Tampa. I believe he has some gas left. I don't want to see him go to Dallas.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 9:08 pm

Brandon777 wrote:They talk like he's going to Philly, Dallas, or Tampa. I hope it's Tampa. I believe he has some gas left. I don't want to see him go to Dallas.

question mark about if he has any gas left.....
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Very good at one time but now past his prime....
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Former workhorse looking for a new home...

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Got to be Oakland