Re: Patrick Peterson?
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:47 pm
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Don't get me wrong, i think this idea of us picking up Peterson is nonsense. However, i just wanted to share my view on Rhodes.PacificNorseWest wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:45 pm Rhodes is fine...He's always fine. He never misses time. I felt he kinda sold that play he got injured on because their feet got tangled and he wanted to oversell that idea so much as so not to draw the PI penalty. Probably looking to deeply into that, but Rhodes does this...Looks like he gets hurt and will be out, but trots on the field the very next series. The only difference this time is the game was well in hand and he really didn't need to. I'm fairly certain he's fine. And even if he did sprain his ankle, he's one of the toughest dudes around. Non-issue.
I think that's too much. I wouldn't do it.Grashopa wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:01 pm Just wanted to share this theory from ESPN
Arizona would send Peterson to the Vikings for cornerback Trae Waynes, plus 2019 first- and third-round picks, with the Cardinals agreeing to keep Sam Bradford on their roster so that Minnesota will remain eligible for a 2019 third-round compensatory pick that would otherwise vanish.
He and Waynes seem to get picked up a lot. They are both fairly physical but still... I see what you are saying about Rhodes.UKno1VIKING wrote: ↑Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:02 amDon't get me wrong, i think this idea of us picking up Peterson is nonsense. However, i just wanted to share my view on Rhodes.PacificNorseWest wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:45 pm Rhodes is fine...He's always fine. He never misses time. I felt he kinda sold that play he got injured on because their feet got tangled and he wanted to oversell that idea so much as so not to draw the PI penalty. Probably looking to deeply into that, but Rhodes does this...Looks like he gets hurt and will be out, but trots on the field the very next series. The only difference this time is the game was well in hand and he really didn't need to. I'm fairly certain he's fine. And even if he did sprain his ankle, he's one of the toughest dudes around. Non-issue.
For me, he's not even close to being "one of the toughest dudes around", and here's why.
Ever since season 1, Rhodes seems to have this go to play, where he has a niggling injury every time he gets owned on the field.
Luckily these days it isn't very often. However, when he does this, its glaring to see.
For example, the NFC Divisional game against the Saints. He was burnt more than once by Michael Thomas (no shame there, he's a great receiver). However, the only person i think that was judging him on his play, was himself. Suddenly gets cramp, has to hobble off. The next week NFC Championship, he must of been mentally unprepared after his 'bad showing' (wasn't that bad) the week before, and got beat multiple times by Alshon Jeffery (Rhodes had a great game against the Jeffery this season 2 recs 39 yrds no TD's). He always seems to disappear when things aren't going his way, and not just in the examples i gave.
There is no corner in this game that is more physical i agree on that. Physically his very strong.
But Xavier Rhodes' worst enemy, is himself. For me, he's the best corner in the game. Better than Peterson IMO, but he's nowhere near as consistent as him. For me, that's down to whats going on between his ears.
I have a feeling banged up Rhodes may struggle Sunday. Because of the ankle yes, but also because he already has an excuse.
Interesting theory, but that's a tall glass of Kool Aide to swallow:Grashopa wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:01 pm Just wanted to share this theory from ESPN
Arizona would send Peterson to the Vikings for cornerback Trae Waynes, plus 2019 first- and third-round picks, with the Cardinals agreeing to keep Sam Bradford on their roster so that Minnesota will remain eligible for a 2019 third-round compensatory pick that would otherwise vanish.