Massamule Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The huddle reported that Duckett could be traded to the Jets. If a trade were to happen, do you think this raises either Dunn or Ducketts value? I already traded away Duckett and I may be trading Dunn shortly. Just wondering if I should raise the stakes if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slusy Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think Duckett going to NYJ would help Dunn more than Duckett. The Jets stink, and I don't think Mangini's going to be able to fix anything, so Duckett's not going to be able to do great down there. But the prospect of Dunn only having Vick vulturing goal line carries is extremely tempting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.OG Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think Duckett going to NYJ would help Dunn more than Duckett. The Jets stink, and I don't think Mangini's going to be able to fix anything, so Duckett's not going to be able to do great down there. But the prospect of Dunn only having Vick vulturing goal line carries is extremely tempting... I agree but would Dunn then be getting goal line touches?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Assuming that Duckett is a featured back in NY, it'll help both. Duckett's only averaged about 110 carries over the past two seasons in ATL and almost all of his value comes from vulturing goal-line carries. If he gets 250 carries, Duckett will probably be worth 800 yds and 6-7 TDs. Pretty good for a #3. And assuming that Dunn can stay healthy, he'd be good for well over 1,000 yds and probably 10 TDs in ATL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 This would really help Jerious Norwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 hellloooo Norwood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massamule Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 This would really help Jerious Norwood. hellloooo Norwood! That's exactly what I was thinking. We have our rookie draft coming up in about 1 week and now more than ever I'm hoping Norwood falls to me at 1.08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I agree but would Dunn then be getting goal line touches?? That sounds like an oxymoron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooters Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The trade of Duckett improves Duckett's value, improves Norwood's value and does nothing to Dunn's value. Duckett will get the opportunity to get much more PT with the Jets. Norwood will get the goal line carries in ATL Dunn's role doesn't change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The trade of Duckett improves Duckett's value, improves Norwood's value and does nothing to Dunn's value. Duckett will get the opportunity to get much more PT with the Jets. Norwood will get the goal line carries in ATL Dunn's role doesn't change From what I've heard about Norwood, he doesn't sound like a goal line back. I think Dunn's value goes up. He is an underrated short yardage back due to his size. If Duckett is traded, I see Dunn cracking the top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I just don't see Duckett doing great as a featured back. That being said, the fact that the Jets keep pursuing a trade shows that they have absolutely no faith in their other backs, so obviously just by being a starting RB, Duckett's value goes up. Dunn would probably stay the same. He get his yards and some receptions, but his TDs will likely continue to be long, not goalline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I just don't see Duckett doing great as a featured back. That being said, the fact that the Jets keep pursuing a trade shows that they have absolutely no faith in their other backs, so obviously just by being a starting RB, Duckett's value goes up. Agreed for the most part. Houston is average size (6'0", 215) but Blaylock is much smaller and I'm assuming that he'd be a 3rd-down back. It'd be RBBC to a certain extent, but I could see Duckett getting about 180-200 carries and Houston getting about 100-130. FWIW, the Steelers are also reportedly interested in Duckett, presumably to replace Bettis at the goal line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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