DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Pure Football Forum Droughns to be released.

I see Droughns being shopped for trade material but it's not like we absolutely must get rid of him before the roster bonus kicks in. Droughns has value and we should get it if he's going to move to another team. There's no doubt that somebody will sign him because he's good at what he does. I guess it all boils down to how much an extra pick is worth to us this year.

He came here and worked as hard as anyone to try to turn this team around. If he's sent packing it should be as a player who has some value to the organization, not a bum who just couldn't cut it anymore.

J.

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I think we may have to get her a personalized one or maybe a Sipe or Kosar or Newsome, or something like that.

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Like Ben Gay, Mike Junkin, Andre Rison, Craig Powell....

Don't forget Touchdown Tommy Vardell!

That was my boy

.. " although he's had his share of strikes since he's been here whatnot with the holdout, the near DUI, and the spousal abuse."

So we sign Lewis !

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Don't forget Touchdown Tommy Vardell!

That was my boy

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LOL....I dont know why, but that reminds me of my Uncle Herb...I was younger and he had a fit, was all crazed mad when the Browns drafted Greg Priutt out of Oklahoma, he was to small, would get chewed up in Cleveland, was too small for our division, about two years later we were at his house to watch the game and he was wearing a # 34 Pruitt Jersey...thats when i started realizing ya never know what your gonna get when ya draft....

Lots of people starting threads on the short bus board that Droughns has been traded to the Giants. Just rumor so far.....

Just a few names of interest. Colts, Bills, Packers, Giants, Eagles oops forgot the titans

They are saying we got Tim Carter for him. Who knows.

God, I hate when I go out on a ledge with a statement. I'm almost always WRONG. Tim Carter is who they're saying.

84 Tim Carter, WR
Height/Weight: 6-0/200
Birthdate: 09/21/1979
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA, USA
Team: New York
College: Auburn
NFL Experience: 6




Player Profile · Situational Stats · Game Log · Other WR · NYG Roster Track This Player
Key Stats
GP Catches Yds Avg TDs First Downs
16 22 253 11.5 2

A number 5 receiver ?.. Guess Ruben is not the stud Toad thought he was.

Carter is a 6' 200 lbs. 27 year old receiver who has slowly become more and more a part of the G-men's offense. Last year catching 22 balls and 2 TD's. Also has some limited return experience by the looks of it. Basically we got something, which is better than nothing

The guy is a second round pick.

Better than a 7th rounder this year, i guess.

Kick'em out.. and get a BIG HEAD poster of Brady Quinn ! We all know Toad wants a QB on the first day

Heres the thing This just isn't Droughns for Carter. It's Droughns, not paying 3.5 mill cap hit next season, and whatever hit we would take just to cut him...for Carter.

Now there's a little bit more of space under the cap.

Let's remember that this is all wild speculation right now. Is it possible that it's true? Yeah, but I think it's just as possible that it's not.

JMHO

Something is better than a straight cut I suppose.. Still at age 27..a 2nd rd receiver should be way past his 200 yr stats...

Here is a little video of him.

http://www.youtube.com/v/SY5POA4lp8Y

Quite a few different people said they heard it on Sirius. They all do have the same story...

If true, it´s not a bad deal imho....

Tim Carter is a 2nd round bust but a decent backup WR...a No.4 speedster


here his profile out of College:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/profiles/carter_tim.htm

Prospect Profile

Tim Carter
Position: Wide Receiver/Kickoff Returner Tim Carter
College: Auburn
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla.

Career Notes | Agility | High School | Personal | Stats

ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a solid muscular build with long arms and broad shoulders … Fine athlete who also ran track for the Tigers … Has good body control, showing sudden moves coming off the snap … Effective route-runner out of the backfield … Has great acceleration as a return man … Works the sidelines well, keeping balance as he extends for the pass … Sinks his hips and separates quickly once he finds the seam … Known for his leaping ability, he utilizes those skills effectively battling for the ball … Has the pull-away speed needed to elude after the catch … Catches the ball cleanly with hands extended … Can track and locate the ball on deep routes … Very creative after the catch, showing the hip snap and wiggle to make the initial tackler miss … Very precise cutting in the open … Battles downfield as a blocker, delivering a solid jolt … Dangerous when lining up in the backfield, creating mismatches for linebackers with his speed.

Negatives: Despite his track speed, he lacks flexibility in his moves … Likes to trap the ball, letting it absorb into his body … Has problems changing directions and will tend to lose his concentration when not involved in the play … Has more pick-up speed than a quick initial burst … Had a "high maintainance" personality earlier in his career, but has matured over the years.
CAREER NOTES
Two-sport star who was originally a prep quarterback that was converted to cornerback upon arriving at Auburn … Shifted to the offensive side as a sophomore … Has a great future as a return specialist, having gained 956 yards on 40 kickoff returns (23.9 avg) with a touchdown during his career … His 23.9-yard average ranks fourth on the school's career-record list while his 956 yards placed him fifth on the Tigers' all-time chart … Caught 57 passes for 842 yards (14.8 avg) and four touchdowns while starting 15 of 29 games … Added 173 yards on 24 carries (7.2 avg).

2001 SEASON
Started all year at split end, leading the team with a career-high 35 receptions for 570 yards (16.3 avg) and three touchdowns … Carried seven times for 28 yards (4.0 avg) … Returned 13 kickoffs for 311 yards and had an 18-yard punt return … Averaged 84.3 all-purpose yards per game.

* Preseason - Missed part of spring drills with a right hamstring strain.
* Mississippi - Rushed twice for 13 yards and made 5 catches for 57 yards.
* Syracuse - Gained 32 yards on 3 catches and 62 yards on a pair of kickoff returns.
* Vanderbilt - Had 3 receptions for 38 yards and 2 kickoff returns for 48 yards.
* Mississippi State - Caught 3 passes for 60 yards, returned a kickoff 24 yards, blocked a field goal attempt and made a pair of solo tackles on special teams.
* Florida - Posted a 68-yard kickoff return.
* Louisiana Tech - Added a 59-yard touchdown reception.
* Arkansas - Hauled in 7 passes for 156 yards (tenth-best game total in school history) and an 8-yard touchdown.
* Alabama - Returned 3 kickoffs for 58 yards and caught 4 passes for 44 yards.
* Louisiana State - Had 3 receptions for 93 yards and a career-long 72-yard score.
* North Carolina (Peach Bowl) - Had a 30-yard kickoff return, a 21-yard reception and a 7-yard loss on a reverse.

2000 SEASON
Played in every game, starting vs. Mississippi, Northern Illinois and Florida at split end and vs. Arkansas at flanker … Caught 21 passes for 271 yards (12.9 avg) and a touchdown … Carried 15 times for 116 yards (7.7 avg) … Returned 19 kickoffs for 461 yards (24.3 avg) and a touchdown … Recorded 5 solo tackles … Averaged 77.1 all-purpose yards per game.

1999 SEASON
Played in seven games, seeing action mostly as a kickoff returner … Gained 184 yards on eight kickoff returns (23.0 avg) with a long of 40 yards vs. Mississippi … Carried twice for 29 yards (14.5 avg), including a 15-yarder vs. Georgia … His only reception was good for a 1-yard gain vs. Alabama … Did not play vs. Appalachian State, Idaho, Louisiana State and Tennessee due to a right ankle sprain.

1998 SEASON
Appeared in five games as a reserve cornerback, seeing all of his action on special teams … Recorded 3 tackles.

TRACK
Lettered three times on the Tigers' track team … Finished sixth in the 100 meters at the 2001 SEC Outdoor Championship … Helped the 4x100 meter relay team finish third at the 2000 SEC Outdoor Championship, running the first leg … Earned All-American honors that year as a member of the NCAA Championship 4x100m team … Also performed in the 100 meters in 2000, with a personal best of 10.61 … Ran the first leg on the 4x100 team that finished second at the 1999 SEC Outdoor Championship (39.10).
AGILITY TESTS
4.32 in the 40-yard dash … 2.5 20-yard dash … 1.54 10-yard dash … 3.93 20-yard shuttle … 6.68 three-cone drill … 39-inch vertical jump … 10'6" broad jump … 335-pound bench press … 319-pound power clean … 32-inch arm length … 8 3/4-inch hands … Right-handed.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Fla.) High … Threw for 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns and ran for 500 yards and five touchdowns as a junior … Dislocated his right kneecap in the third game of year, costing him his senior season … Three-year starter in the defensive backfield … Also returned punts and kickoffs … Posted a 4.31 40-yard dash time and 36-inch vertical jump at the Reebok Combine held at Disney World … Sprinter and jumper on the Lakewood track team … Also played baseball.
PERSONAL
Finance major … Is the cousin of Major League Baseball players Dwight Gooden and Gary Sheffield and NFL players Darren Nelson, Al Harris, Timothy Newsome, Ozzie Newsome and Carlos Carson … Son of Laura and John Carter … Father played football at Albany State … Born Timothy M. Carter on Sept. 21, 1979 in Atlanta, Ga. … Resides in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tim Carter, eh? Hmm.... If I'm not mistaken, this guy is a real burner (the number 4.31 comes to mind). I think he's also been injured a fair amount during his career. Last year was the first year he made it through an entire season.

He's Northcutt's twin.

Hmmm...just read in his bio that he's Ozzie Newsome's cousin...I'm sure Savage is well aware what this kid brings to the table.

No, not really. He's just as fast, but signicantly bigger. I've never seen him play, however, so I can't vouch for his hands (although he couldn't be a whole lot worse than Dropcutt).

There is a four page thread on the Giants board about it being reported on the radio. They say we can have him.

lol

My thought process in regards to this is, why the heck would we do a trade like this, other than to just get something for Droughns instead of outright releasing him?

I mean, it doesn't seem this Carter guy has been very productive. Maybe he's possible trade bait for the future?

this trade would be all about the $$$$$$$$$$ we save by not cutting droughns

Well, what kind of cap hit would we have taken if we had just outright released Droughns?

The Giants fans are funny..some like it some don't like RD..one had the nerve to say the Giants took us to the bank...

And while Carter isn't the greatest WR he gives us some depth.

Droughns trade is apparently complete. Good find Jules

Now while I wasn't exactly head over heels for Droughns, I certainly don't think he was as terrible as all that. He was definitely serviceable, and I would not have minded at all if he was our RB in 2007. JMHO

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx


The Giants have traded for Reuben Droughns, according to scout.com.

The deal will reportedly send disappointing wideout Tim Carter to Cleveland. Droughns was scheduled to receive a $1.75 roster bonus on March 17 that the Browns were considered highly unlikely to pay.
Source: giants.scout.com