Warrick Dunn Asks To Be Released

by Adam T on Mar 2, 2008 10:42 PM CST in News

With the signing of Michael Turner and the steady play of Jerious Norwood, as expected Warrick Dunn has asked the Falcons to be released.

Assuming the Bears are not planning on taking Mendenhall in the draft or cannot find a suitable guy to bring in to challenge Benson. What is your thoughts on Dunn?

He would be a change of pace and he has been fairly steady in his career.

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Dunn

Steady, yes. An upgrade over Benson? Hardly. I really would like to see Mendenhall's name called with the 14th overall pick. Dunn's ok but I would think his best days are behind him.

by Sam Householder on Mar 2, 2008 10:50 PM CST reply actions

Dunn's Stats

Dunn had only 44 more yards than Benson on 31 more carries and averaged 3.2 yards/car to Benson's 3.4 and they had the same number of TDs. No Dunn.

by Sam Householder on Mar 2, 2008 11:00 PM CST up reply actions

Upgrade

I think it's an upgrade over Benson. But, I don't know what I'd want to offer Dunn.

Benson's biggest issue is his lack of vision. He only hits a hole straight ahead. In the NFL, it's very rare for any hole to not have at least one defender who is covering it. A successfully back in the NFL knows how to hit that hole at the appropriate angle to get around the defender who is covering the hole. Benson's lack of vision is the reason for so many 2-3 yard rushes.

by bfos7215 on Mar 3, 2008 11:05 AM CST up reply actions

Great Character - Too Old! - Pass

by phastphil on Mar 3, 2008 12:38 AM CST reply actions

I'd like Dunn

I think...

Falcons were so bad last year it's hard to get a read on how much was due to Dunn getting old or just because the Falcons were so bad. Generally regarded as a decent receiver I believe as well.

Over 4 YPC for most of his career....

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by thecubreporter on Mar 3, 2008 7:55 AM CST reply actions

i still think

Cedric has got a chance of having a 1200 yard season if the oline is fixed. I doubt the bears sign any other free agents and will turn to the draft, hoping to continue their recent good forturne in the later rounds.

by rahulsriram on Mar 3, 2008 9:24 AM CST reply actions

i think this injury

is the end for him.

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by mike b on Mar 3, 2008 9:33 AM CST up reply actions

Same here

I was one of his biggest supporters, but the injuries are a problem. This is why you don't take 4-year starters at RB!!!

by tyger1147 on Mar 3, 2008 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

Wish granted btw

Dunn has been released

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by thecubreporter on Mar 3, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions

fwiw

kiper has us taking mendenhall at 14.

by lopey986 on Mar 3, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions

I'd be thrilled

with a Mendenhall/Flacco draft, but we still have yet to do anything about our line.

The Jets just put Faneca and possibly Woody on their line, yet we haven't even scheduled a visit yet?

by Adam T on Mar 3, 2008 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

maurice williams

should be their new o-line target. he has played effectively in JAX and he has the size and skill to hold up at RT. I am higher on Metcalf than most but i think he could play at LG. that leaves us with a line of tait, metcalf, olin, garza, williams with st clair and beekman as backups. they could then select a developmental OT prospect in the 3rd or later and the oline doesnt look that bad

by jberms on Mar 3, 2008 3:26 PM CST reply actions