Bentley says Show me the Money

FinAtic8480 · 08-12-2008, 08:14 PM

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The Lions reportedly weren’t interested in signing free-agent LeCharles Bentley. Apparently, they weren’t interested in signing Bentley because he wasn’t interested in accepting the contract that the team wanted him to sign.
A league source tells us that the Lions actually offered Bentley a one-year deal worth in excess of $1 million, and that Bentley passed.
As we understand it, several teams are interested in Bentley, but the prevailing attitude is that he should sign a one-year deal for relatively low money in order to prove that he’s healthy. Bentley is looking for more.

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I know Big O has been saying that Bentley would be an awesome addition to the Dolphins, but not for the money he wants. Apparently he wants starter money, and the guy is to much of a risk, as big a risk as Terry Glenn. Penington's deal is an incentive base deal that can be worth 11.5 mill, and he was not injure or coming of a career trenting injurie. No way we sign a guy that a few months ago ran a 40 in the 6.00s. I say develope Murphy, keep Mckinney and Derilek and sign whatever lineman Dallas lets go off.

PENNDOLPHAN · 08-12-2008, 08:18 PM

screw him, we have Donald thomas

FinAtic8480 · 08-12-2008, 08:20 PM

My point exactly. Big O keeps saying Lecharles would come in a unseat Satele. He is a little worried of the trouble Satele was having with Ferguson, but isn't that what you expect from a second year C going against a premier NT. I think the extra reps is gonna help Satele out this season tremendously. No way you take Satele away from the C position.

#1dolphinsfan · 08-12-2008, 08:20 PM

I am fine with samson at Center

FinAtic8480 · 08-12-2008, 08:23 PM

I think everyone is fine with Samson at C, the kid has all the potential to be a pro-bowler. Ferguson love the kid, I think Big O is just caught in the Big Name Bentley use to be. I was gonna call him and remind the Bentley ran a 40 in the 6.0s and that he had been operated four times to fix his knee.

PogiRo · 08-12-2008, 08:30 PM

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The Lions reportedly weren’t interested in signing free-agent LeCharles Bentley. Apparently, they weren’t interested in signing Bentley because he wasn’t interested in accepting the contract that the team wanted him to sign.
A league source tells us that the Lions actually offered Bentley a one-year deal worth in excess of $1 million, and that Bentley passed.
As we understand it, several teams are interested in Bentley, but the prevailing attitude is that he should sign a one-year deal for relatively low money in order to prove that he’s healthy. Bentley is looking for more.

Heh, that's an interesting way to put that Detroit wasn't interested in signing him. They were not interested in signing him because Bentley's not interested in signing the contracted they were interested in him signing. Let's hope he's interested in signing a contract our front office is interested to offer, as long as it's not unreasonable. If he's not interested, screw that, I'm not interested either.

X-Pacolypse · 08-12-2008, 08:30 PM

I don't understand Big O these days. That dude used to have this gigantic mancrush on Samson, and now he wants an overrated free agent with only one healthy knee to come in and take his spot. I don't think so. Samson will be a fine C. Screw Bentley.

hooshoops · 08-12-2008, 08:30 PM

if bentley can pass a physical he's worth a mil to be our top center and guard backup and maybe take the reins from thomas if he needs more seasoning.

trey darilek plays into this also.

feelthepain · 08-12-2008, 08:31 PM

I think with Dolad Thomas showing everyone the RG position is no longer an area of concern, it a little less likey we sign Bently. Unless Miami decides Bently is a better option then McKinney, I don't see us making this move. Infact I saw something a few day's ago about the Pats and the depth they have along the Oline in camp right now and some won't make it to the final 53. From my understanding, BB is concerned about letting anyone go cause they are that good. The report said the Pats are a little deeper at WR and they believe whomever is squeezed out of NE could start anywhere in the league. I think Miami will be keeping a close on on both these positions in NE.

Myles Fynch · 08-12-2008, 09:39 PM

After the surgeries Bentley has had, it sounds like NFL teams are saying, "Show us a return to form before we show you the money." He doesn't really have a strong argument, unless a team loses a starter and caves. I don't care if he comes here if the team thinks he can help, but they need to be smart with the contract.

MrClean · 08-12-2008, 10:39 PM

We need a reliable backup OT more than anything, unless Daren Heerspink suddenly shows he belongs. He only played RT in college, so wasn't even the best OT that Portland State had and was only 2nd team All Big Sky, so wasn't even one of the 2 best in a lower level conference. If Ike Ndukwe ever has to play tackle for us in the regular season, we're in trouble with a capital T.

Darilek and McKinney will be decent inside reserves.
Wish we would have signed Jason Fabini for depth when he was available. He's shown in the preseason that he can still play.

FinAtic8480 · 08-12-2008, 10:56 PM

We might wait to see if Dallas releases Pat Mcquistan or we could pick an OT from another team. The depth of the o-line will probbly come through the waiver wire.

IAFINFAN · 08-12-2008, 10:57 PM

Donald Thomas isn't going anywhere. Why sign Bentley and waste the development of Thomas unless he gets hurt. Donald more than held his own against Tampa Bay and he is very quick for a big man. The online looked good for the first game and my biggest concern was the WR's.

FinAtic8480 · 08-12-2008, 11:01 PM

You guys forget hat this might be the way that Ireland and Parcells do business. Dallas line has a bunch of no names as their Backups. I think this is the way we will go. A bunch of young guys you can develope. Darilek plays every position along the line, Mckinney plays C/G. Murphy is developing and who knows maybe they like what they see in Heerspink.

MiamiFinsJC · 08-12-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by #1dolphinsfan

I am fine with samson at Center

a bit spoiled, eh?
i'm fine with samson, i guess.
HELL NO i'm more than fine with him at center

08-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,870 Credits: 90,603 Thanks: 1 Thanked 332 Times in 176 Posts	My point exactly. Big O keeps saying Lecharles would come in a unseat Satele. He is a little worried of the trouble Satele was having with Ferguson, but isn't that what you expect from a second year C going against a premier NT. I think the extra reps is gonna help Satele out this season tremendously. No way you take Satele away from the C position. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

08-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
#1dolphinsfan Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,590 Credits: 8,798 Thanks: 752 Thanked 133 Times in 111 Posts	I am fine with samson at Center __________________

08-12-2008, 08:23 PM	#5
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,870 Credits: 90,603 Thanks: 1 Thanked 332 Times in 176 Posts	I think everyone is fine with Samson at C, the kid has all the potential to be a pro-bowler. Ferguson love the kid, I think Big O is just caught in the Big Name Bentley use to be. I was gonna call him and remind the Bentley ran a 40 in the 6.0s and that he had been operated four times to fix his knee. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

08-12-2008, 08:30 PM	#7
X-Pacolypse Pro Bowler Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,562 Credits: 14,665 Thanks: 139 Thanked 845 Times in 497 Posts	I don't understand Big O these days. That dude used to have this gigantic mancrush on Samson, and now he wants an overrated free agent with only one healthy knee to come in and take his spot. I don't think so. Samson will be a fine C. Screw Bentley. __________________ SAVE_US.RB23 LAUNCH_7/26/2008 2ND_COMING IS_HERE http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80afaa1c

08-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
feelthepain Knowledge = power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S.Jersey Posts: 8,013 Credits: 16,907 Thanks: 321 Thanked 718 Times in 349 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 4	I think with Dolad Thomas showing everyone the RG position is no longer an area of concern, it a little less likey we sign Bently. Unless Miami decides Bently is a better option then McKinney, I don't see us making this move. Infact I saw something a few day's ago about the Pats and the depth they have along the Oline in camp right now and some won't make it to the final 53. From my understanding, BB is concerned about letting anyone go cause they are that good. The report said the Pats are a little deeper at WR and they believe whomever is squeezed out of NE could start anywhere in the league. I think Miami will be keeping a close on on both these positions in NE. __________________

08-12-2008, 08:18 PM	#2
PENNDOLPHAN Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,323 Credits: 41 Thanks: 21 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	screw him, we have Donald thomas

08-12-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
hooshoops ron burgundy classy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: richmond va Age: 32 Posts: 1,249 Credits: 9,844 Thanks: 57 Thanked 134 Times in 112 Posts	if bentley can pass a physical he's worth a mil to be our top center and guard backup and maybe take the reins from thomas if he needs more seasoning. trey darilek plays into this also.

08-12-2008, 09:39 PM	#10
Myles Fynch Straight Shooter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,500 Credits: 1,049 Thanks: 653 Thanked 323 Times in 187 Posts	After the surgeries Bentley has had, it sounds like NFL teams are saying, "Show us a return to form before we show you the money." He doesn't really have a strong argument, unless a team loses a starter and caves. I don't care if he comes here if the team thinks he can help, but they need to be smart with the contract.

08-12-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
MrClean The one and only Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Blue State Posts: 4,022 Credits: 6,490 Thanks: 249 Thanked 162 Times in 93 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	We need a reliable backup OT more than anything, unless Daren Heerspink suddenly shows he belongs. He only played RT in college, so wasn't even the best OT that Portland State had and was only 2nd team All Big Sky, so wasn't even one of the 2 best in a lower level conference. If Ike Ndukwe ever has to play tackle for us in the regular season, we're in trouble with a capital T. Darilek and McKinney will be decent inside reserves. Wish we would have signed Jason Fabini for depth when he was available. He's shown in the preseason that he can still play.

08-12-2008, 10:56 PM	#12
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,870 Credits: 90,603 Thanks: 1 Thanked 332 Times in 176 Posts	We might wait to see if Dallas releases Pat Mcquistan or we could pick an OT from another team. The depth of the o-line will probbly come through the waiver wire. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

08-12-2008, 10:57 PM	#13
IAFINFAN Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 749 Credits: 1,476 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Donald Thomas isn't going anywhere. Why sign Bentley and waste the development of Thomas unless he gets hurt. Donald more than held his own against Tampa Bay and he is very quick for a big man. The online looked good for the first game and my biggest concern was the WR's.

08-12-2008, 11:01 PM	#14
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,870 Credits: 90,603 Thanks: 1 Thanked 332 Times in 176 Posts	You guys forget hat this might be the way that Ireland and Parcells do business. Dallas line has a bunch of no names as their Backups. I think this is the way we will go. A bunch of young guys you can develope. Darilek plays every position along the line, Mckinney plays C/G. Murphy is developing and who knows maybe they like what they see in Heerspink. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

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