Just saw Finny on E60 and...

Ya know one thing that bugs me... is the "McCarthy can't stay healthy thing." If you snap an ankle or ACL, that's on you. But when you have one of the big boys roll up on your ankle, there ain't crap you can do about it.

 

explain.....

 

I'd like to hear this also.

 

There's really not much to say, some players have the ability to stay healthy and game (Roos, Stewy, CJ, etc...), some players (even the most talented sometimes) just can't stay healthy and their careers as a result suffer (Britt, CMac, etc...).

When I was younger, I thought it was also all 'luck' but its really not. Some players just have higher perpetuity to get injured and C-Mac is one of those guys. Sure this time it was a rolled ankle, but (I really hope I'm wrong here) with these type of players its always going to be something.

Again, both Britt and CMac are still very young, so they can still turn it around (and i really pray they do b/c they are two of my favorite players and when 100% some of our best talent), but both of them if they can't stay healthy they will never realize their potentials.

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What I would give to have Finny back, always been a huge fan of him. He was our 7th round gem and brought great energy to the team. He also never caused problems (except when he walked out of camp) but I actually put the blame on management - you don't let your best and most prominent players play their contract year, unless there is a high chance you don't want to sign them. This guy was huge on the field and in the community from what I understand.

When we resigned him (the first time) he was playing SHUTDOWN corner (b/c we also had something called a pass rush too). We also got him for a steal the first time we resigned him - every season articles come out with the most 'underpaid' players and he was often on that list. I remember one in particular said 'Asante pays more to the IRS then Finny receives.'

 

I'd rather us spend the money on Finnegan than Griffin. I do think Fin got overpaid, but still....

 

Ayers was a very strong leader in college. He and McCarthy are still too wet behind the ears to take on an effective leadership role in the NFL. I would think somone like Michael Griffin given how long he has been in the league and with the team that he would be the main team leader. Plus given the fact he has been to pro bowl a couple times.

 

^^Jake Locker!

 

Finnegan was worth the money.

Instead we gave it to corner he's better than (McCourty) and a Safety that should be paying US to watch him "play".

People undervalue intensity, heart, and drive. He was the backbone of this D once Bulluck left.

Now our D doesn't have a pulse... wonder why?

 

Finnegan showed a lot by organizing those team workouts during the lockout offseason. Then he went on to play every defensive snap during the season. We could use that leadership and dedication now. Sometimes a player is worth more than just what you see on the field. It is a big part of what made McNair so great even during the times his stats were not the best. Finnegan was one of those guys.