I’m not completely disagreeing with you... but remember that Brown is 30 years old. Based on that, I would not trade a first round pick for him because the answer to that question may be half of the first round picks in this draft ... 2 years from now. As we move down the draft ... that premise changes somewhat. I am not addressing other factors such as potential locker room problems etc... in this post.
That's fair. I'm LARGELY playing devil's advocate in regards to this whole thing to be completely honest. I'm not saying we should sign him, but rather pointing out how everyone is so dismissive over the idea of bringing in a guy of his caliber. I do understand age and everything, but 30 isn't a bad age, especially when it comes to a transcending talent like Brown.
Let's not forget there have been, (I'm addressing this to everyone in this situation) people that have played lights out past their 30's and further. Brown is right in his prime if you ask me. The ONE thing that would concern me however is how he would be once he begins to decline and whatnot and would he graciously step down. And if he'd pull off that Bennett crap that someone mentioned earlier as that's a great point.
Again I'm not saying to get him, but i'm speaking for the sake of providing a different perspective and opinion. If we don't trade a pick for him, then we had better damn well not screw up in this draft like we've been doing.
As for everyone that's been talking about his character, again let's look at LA as a prime example of what they're doing with players with checkered past such as Talib, and our old nemesis in Suh. You're telling me that our organization isn't good enough to change people around? This is why I take issue with people here dismissing people b/c of past mistakes. Fact is everyone makes mistakes, some more bigger than others but the fact remains, if they help our team with winning. As I believe we all desire the same result and that's seeing another Lombardi added to the collection.
