Warrick is coming to the Colts

by BigBlueShoe on Mar 3, 2008 9:24 AM EST in NFL General

Listen, I can understand it if teams like the Broncos, Cowboys, and Texans are interested in Warrick Dunn. The Cowboys need someone to ride along with Marion Barber (who will likely get re-signed), and both the Broncos and Texans have shaky running games. But let's face it, Warrick Dunn has about 2 more years of football left in him, and he knows it. Most RBs are retired by this time, and it is nothing short of amazing that Dunn is still a productive back at age 33.

Knowing this, it's pretty damn clear that Dunn is coming to Indy.

Warrick Dunn wants to win, and other than New England, New York Giants, or San Diego, the Indianapolis Colts are a team getting primed and ready for another title run. No offense to a team like Houston, who has an up-and-coming squad in the now-exceedingly tough AFC South, but if Dunn went to the Texans he'd be their feature back. Dunn isn't a feature back anymore, and he knows it.

In Indy, he'd be splitting time with Joseph Addai in an offense that likes to throw the ball. He'd be coached by his long-time friend and mentor, Tony Dungy. Gene Huey, widely regarded as one of the best RB coaches in football, would coach his position. He'd also have Peyton, Marvin, Reggie, Dallas, and Gonzo around him. It's such a no-brainer it isn't even funny.

The only thing that could hold up Warrick Dunn signing with the Colts is money, and in this regard I have no sympathy for Dunn. He's made a lot of money in his 10-plus years in the NFL. I don't expect him to take a "veteran minimum" contract with Indy, but a fair contract is indeed called for (not a Bernard Berrian none).

But first things first: Dunn needs to get released. He's already requested a release from Atlanta, and if the Falcons have any decency they will do it. I will keep my eye on this. The Colts want Warrick, and Warrick wants to be a Colt. It's now a matter of getting something Dunn (yes, pun intended; sue me).

Update [2008-3-3 12:13:58 by BigBlueShoe]: The Falcons did the classy thing and released Warrick Dunn today. He is now a free agent, and free to sign with any club.

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I Hope So...

Because I can tell you with all certainty that the Broncos are as un-interested in Dunn as he would be in them, at least according to who I have talked to. That isn't an indictment on Dunn, one of the classiest players in the League, a guy that has been productive on the field and a big time asset to the community off of it. The Broncos have alot bigger holes to fill and to be honest, Dunn would fill a total of zero of them....

The days of the Broncos being interested in aging vets is over for the immediate future....

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by TheSportsGuru on Mar 3, 2008 11:47 AM EST 0 recs

you're funny BBS

Dunn chances of going to the SB are just as great, if not greater, with the Cowboys as they are with the Colts.

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 11:57 AM EST 0 recs

Considering

That Cowboys are coached by wade Phillips, and haven't won a playoff game since the first term of Bill Clinton's administration, I'm laughing at your evaluation of the Cowboys.

Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.

by BigBlueShoe on Mar 3, 2008 12:11 PM EST up 0 recs

go ahead, laugh and deny it all you want

what I said is true.

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 2:03 PM EST up 0 recs

how could you say that Terry

At least Dunn knows that this Colts team CAN and HAS done it before. It's questionable whether Dallas will or ever will. And I'm not a Dallas hater either.

by yellowsnow on Mar 3, 2008 2:02 PM EST up 0 recs

because the road to the SB

is easier in the NFC, you all know that is true.

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 2:04 PM EST up 0 recs

not so sure anymore

the AFC is stronger top to bottom, but the NFC is very top heavy now. It may be just as tough to get through the playoffs.

by bleedingblue on Mar 3, 2008 2:46 PM EST up 0 recs

Hmm

... i think Asante Samuel might want to disagree..

The NFC is getting stronger and stronger now-a-days.

by pukcab on Mar 3, 2008 2:53 PM EST up 0 recs

you know as well as I do that

Samuel is overrated, I'm looking forward to seeing T.O. toast him twice every year.

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 5:10 PM EST up 0 recs

I quite wouldnt say that...

I wouldn't call Samuel overrated, some people are saying this, but i do not completely agree.

Just some small, and fast facts:

He has lead the NFL with 16 Interceptions over the last two years.

22 interceptions in 75 regular season games and five more interceptions in 14 career postseason contests. He has six interception returns for a touchdown in his career (three in the regular season and three more in the postseason).

He ranks 6th in the NFL behind
Ed Reed (29)
Champ Bailey (26)
Darren Sharper (26)
Dre Bly (24)
Ty Law (23).

In that same time span(as the above mentioned) - his six interception returns for a TD (including playoffs) are the most by any player in the NFL.

He leads all NFL defensive backs with 14 postseason games. He also leads all active players with three career postseason touchdown returns.

He led the NFL with 10 interceptions and 28 passes defensed for a secondary that allowed an NFL-low 10 touchdown passes by opponents. His interception total was the second-best single-season output in Patriots history, behind Ron Halls 11 in 1964.

Career stats: 232 tackles, 22 interceptions, 61 passes defensed, and 3 FF.

+ 2 Rings.

Now, to make a short summary: This guy has been efficient in almost his years playing as a DB, he has pretty good stats, he has been great in both regular seasons, but more importantly performed the best in postseasons, especially superbowls with his INT's and TD's AND he has two rings?

I rest my case your honor, maybe you should aswell Terry. About T.O. killing him with TD's? i don't think he cares about what you or T.O. thinks. He has great stats, a great life, a new contract, and two superbowl rings at an age of 27.

by pukcab on Mar 3, 2008 6:03 PM EST up 0 recs

Woups

scratch the part out with TD's in Superbowls, thats my bad, i'm writing posts on 3 diffrent forums, so i mixed things up.

by pukcab on Mar 3, 2008 6:08 PM EST up 0 recs

The NFC is weaker

really that isn't what you've been saying for the last year.

http://www.stampedeblue.com/comments/2008/2/4/11014/41577/9#9

http://www.stampedeblue.com/comments/2007/12/30/232828/15/1#1

and the most damning
http://www.stampedeblue.com/comments/2007/12/12/104612/54/16#16

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by shake n bake on Mar 3, 2008 5:02 PM EST up 0 recs

what I've been saying all along

is that from top to bottom the NFC is just as good as the AFC, but in terms of elite teams in each conference, the AFC has a few more making the road to the SB tougher.

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 5:08 PM EST up 0 recs

Lol

My thoughts exactly, Shake n bake.

by coltsfanawalt on Mar 3, 2008 5:57 PM EST up 0 recs

Hmmm

No his chances aren't better in Dallas, they're not bad but they're not as good as with Indy. You make a good point that the road is easier in the NFC but the Colts proved they could do it in 2007 and with a healthy Marvin very well could have been back there this year.

Either way, good points but when it comes down to it and if Dunn is looking for a ring his best bets are the Colts or Patriots, plain and simple.

"It's behind us. It's time to move forward." -Bill Polian in reference to spygate

by halfchest on Mar 3, 2008 2:35 PM EST 0 recs

The Myth

People like to say "The NFC is easier than the AFC to get to the Super Bowl" but based on the results, I'd say it's just a lesser of two evils.

Looks at the NFC's playoff teams:
Dallas, Green Bay, Seattle, Tampa, New York, Washington.

Look at the AFC's playoff teams:
New England, Indianapolis, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Jacksonville.

Both conferenced had a trio of excellent teams (Giants, Cowboys, Packers; Pats, Colts, Chargers), one mediocre team (Tampa, Tennessee), and some good teams (Washington, Seattle; Pittsburgh, Jacksonville). I'd say there's more of a chance of the opening NFC games being harder than the opening AFC games, but the later AFC games are more difficult.

Next year is a different story. Likely NFC playoff teams:
Dallas, Green Bay, obligatory NFC West team that's going to get blasted in the first round, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia.
Likely AFC playoff teams:
San Diego, New England, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and some combination of New York, Jacksonville, or Pittsburgh.

With the exception of the Colts, Chargers, and Browns, it feels like everyone has taken a step back in the AFC. The Patriots aren't going to go 16-0 again. They'll be lucky to go 12-4. The Colts will probably be a 13-3 team. The Chargers will be 14-2. Browns will be 11-5.

I think next year you'll see more parity between the conferences. Realistically though, if you're a veteran player and you want a ring, go to the AFC. Indianapolis, San Diego, Pittsburgh, or New England. Four teams that will annually contend for a Super Bowl. The NFC is a total crapshoot.

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by MonkeyBusiness on Mar 3, 2008 2:58 PM EST 0 recs

Im glad you found the time...

to write it down, but i fully agree :)

by pukcab on Mar 3, 2008 3:51 PM EST up 0 recs

igaighag

It's fairly obvious to me that any and everything Terry says is wrong. I'm really getting tired of seeing his retarded posts about everything. WE are wrong about EVERYTHING! Terry the almighty know-it-all is correct about EVERYTHING. Except stuff like how Zach Thomas wouldn't come to Dallas, and how Terry Glenn is better than Marvin Harrison; I could go on and on.

by KingRichard on Mar 3, 2008 5:28 PM EST 0 recs

here's proof King Dick

that Dunn is very much interested in playing for the Cowboys

by Terry on Mar 3, 2008 9:45 PM EST up 0 recs

yjasgiojag

What the hell does that have to do with what I said? I never said Dunn didn't want to play on the Cowboys you moron.

by KingRichard on Mar 3, 2008 10:50 PM EST up 0 recs

Don't confuse Terry

...with the facts.

by coltsfanawalt on Mar 4, 2008 1:07 PM EST up 0 recs

haha

I don't man. But I can't resist the chance to call him out for being a complete idiot.

by KingRichard on Mar 4, 2008 9:14 PM EST up 0 recs

Dunn in Indy

I'd love to see Warrick come to the Colts and it'd make the offseason for me.

I also disagree with Terry that he'd have as good or better chance getting to the SB by going to Dallas. If Indy was healthy then IMO there was a good chance they'd have got back to the SB this season. WTF was Dallas' excuse for not getting past their first game?

Don't get me wrong, I like the Cowboys but Indy is clearly a better team and is set for a possible nice run of SB wins or at least making a strong run. It'd be one thing if Indy was old or had a bunch of starters set to be lost to free agency but neither is the case so why can't Indy go on a run like the Pats did earlier this decade?

by Rob L on Mar 4, 2008 6:58 PM EST 0 recs