Plummer Returning? - The Orange Mane

Rascal · 03-27-2007, 02:34 PM

I hope so just so that we can get that high fourth rounder. That will help make up for the fact that Wilson's trade value has plummeted.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17815122/

PHOENIX - Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden said Monday he will keep trying to persuade quarterback Jake Plummer to eschew retirement and battle for the starting job, the St. Petersburg Times reported Tuesday.

"We're trying to hook up with him to see if we'll have some opportunities to sit down with him face-to-face,'' Gruden told the newspaper. "Jake Plummer is hanging in the balance right now.''

Gruden said Plummer, 32, still has not submitted his retirement papers to the NFL.
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"We're using time as a cure-all here,'' Gruden told the Times. "Let the dust settle a little bit and see what Jake wants to do. There's a lot of people who appear to have spoken to him or have an opinion on what's really going on. But the bottom line is he's deciding right now what he wants to do.

"He's a hell of a player, the tape I look at. All you have to do is watch the Broncos play. We'll see what happens with his situation the next couple of weeks.''

In his first public comments since the free agency period began, Gruden said the Bucs have enough ammunition to move up in next month's NFL draft and suggested Tampa Bay may select a quarterback in the first round, the Tampa Tribune reported.

Speaking briefly Monday before heading into a seminar at the annual owners meetings, Gruden addressed a variety of issues, including the 11 new players acquired by Tampa Bay since the March 2 start of free agency.

"Our offseason is just beginning, really," said Gruden, coming off a 4-12 season that saw the Bucs tumble from first to last in the NFC South. "We've still got the draft and some unattended business, but we've got some players in here that we know can play.

"It's exciting to have a Jeff Garcia here. Luke Petitgout is a guy who has played left tackle and Cato June is a good football player. Kevin Carter can play a lot of positions, and B.J. Askew is an interesting guy.

"It was nice to sit in quarterback school last week with a healthy Chris Simms, a Bruce Gradkowski, who has played 13 games in this league, plus a veteran guy we like. We're excited about our quarterback situation, plus we've got Jake Plummer to talk about. We'll see what happens there."

Crushaholic · 03-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Ruh Roh Raggy. Gruden just called Plummer a good quarterback. All hell is about to break loose...

JPEZ · 03-27-2007, 02:39 PM

Says he is retired........but hasn't filed papers yet! HUMMMM

Rascal · 03-27-2007, 02:40 PM

$7 million is a powerful motivator.

After last season I think Plummer was just pissed from the whole situation and said "**** it, I'm done with football". But like Gruden said, after some time he began to reconsider it.

Dedhed · 03-27-2007, 02:45 PM

I'm wondering what happens if Plummer decides to return after the draft has come and gone. How are we compensated in that scenario?

TheDave · 03-27-2007, 02:48 PM

Hopefully he comes into camp and throws a pass or two... One 4th round pick coming up.

broncosteven · 03-27-2007, 02:52 PM

This is Jakes biggest fault. He cannot make a quick decision on anything.

Make a choice, even if wrong one (he has done that the same amount of times as he has thrown a TD), but never flip flop!

Drek · 03-27-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedhed

I'm wondering what happens if Plummer decides to return after the draft has come and gone. How are we compensated in that scenario?

We're getting an '08 pick no matter what. Jake's refusal to report after the initial trade screwed us out of Tampa's early 4th this year.

For that alone he can screw off. Couldn't just report, go to camp and see if he could take Sims' job. a-hole.

CBF1 · 03-27-2007, 03:51 PM

F- Jake.

He will not report.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-27-2007, 03:51 PM

He is holding the papers as a negotiating tool on the bonus money. I for one think he is made up his mind and retired, but it would be funny for him to show up a Buc's camp with a beer gut, take a nap on the sidelines and say now give me my $7 million suckers.

Rock Chalk · 03-27-2007, 03:53 PM

Hahaha.

You people have too much hatred.

Drek · 03-27-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

Hahaha.

You people have too much hatred.

I don't, I just wanted the early 4th round pick.

Jake played some good football here, he played some bad football here. All in all I'd say its more of the former than the later, but I'll take Cutler over him no question.

I just think its pretty weak that he didn't say a word about retiring until we traded him, and he still hasn't finalize it. He should have made his choice two months ago, instead he's just screwing with everyone else. Either he doesn't have a clue, in which case he should have just reported and saw how he felt in camp, or he's just trying to be a dick. I'd like to think its not the later.

Rock Chalk · 03-27-2007, 04:17 PM

Yeah, we lose out on a 4th round pick that would probably have been in and out of football within 2 years.

Call me a skeptic, but I dont see it as that big of a loss.

And he did mention retirement before the whole trade thing came down. Several times it was mentioned offhand in articles.

Blueflame · 03-27-2007, 04:19 PM

This whole soap opera is only relevant because we might get a draft pick... and only mildly relevant at that. My response.... blah, blah, blah. Who cares?

Northman · 03-27-2007, 04:20 PM

Who's Plummer?

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-27-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

And he did mention retirement before the whole trade thing came down. Several times it was mentioned offhand in articles.

From some of the players quotes since the end of the season, it appears it was common knowledge in the locker room that he was seriously kicking around the idea of retirement before mid season.

Northman · 03-27-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

From some of the players quotes since the end of the season, it appears it was common knowledge in the locker room that he was seriously kicking around the idea of retirement before mid season.

Some would say he retired before the 2006 season began.

Arkansas Bronco · 03-27-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Who's Plummer?

An ambidextrous QB that played NCAA ball at Arizona St. and really likes the bootleg.

Northman · 03-27-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

An ambidextrous QB that played NCAA ball at Arizona St. and really likes the bootleg.

Does he throw left handed? If so we should sign him!

Arkansas Bronco · 03-27-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

Does he throw left handed? If so we should sign him!

On occasion, just depends on if he is in the mood. Some people consider him a bit streaky, thats just what I have heard.

Northman · 03-27-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

On occasion, just depends on if he is in the mood. Some people consider him a bit streaky, thats just what I have heard.

watermock · 03-27-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

Some would say he retired before the 2006 season began.

click click click...three points to Anubis on Around the Horn.

Popcorn Sutton · 03-27-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec

Yeah, we lose out on a 4th round pick that would probably have been in and out of football within 2 years.

Call me a skeptic, but I dont see it as that big of a loss.

Huh?

watermock · 03-27-2007, 05:23 PM

Jake is just doing his best Brett Favre impression.

ludo21 · 03-27-2007, 05:29 PM

Im in Jakes camp. Whatever he wants to do is fine. Id love for Denver to get that 4th rounder.

He knows that he will have to pay us 7 million, so I could see him coming back so he doesnt have to pay.

03-27-2007, 02:34 PM	#1
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Plummer Returning? I hope so just so that we can get that high fourth rounder. That will help make up for the fact that Wilson's trade value has plummeted. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17815122/ PHOENIX - Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden said Monday he will keep trying to persuade quarterback Jake Plummer to eschew retirement and battle for the starting job, the St. Petersburg Times reported Tuesday. "We're trying to hook up with him to see if we'll have some opportunities to sit down with him face-to-face,'' Gruden told the newspaper. "Jake Plummer is hanging in the balance right now.'' Gruden said Plummer, 32, still has not submitted his retirement papers to the NFL. Story continues below ↓advertisement "We're using time as a cure-all here,'' Gruden told the Times. "Let the dust settle a little bit and see what Jake wants to do. There's a lot of people who appear to have spoken to him or have an opinion on what's really going on. But the bottom line is he's deciding right now what he wants to do. "He's a hell of a player, the tape I look at. All you have to do is watch the Broncos play. We'll see what happens with his situation the next couple of weeks.'' In his first public comments since the free agency period began, Gruden said the Bucs have enough ammunition to move up in next month's NFL draft and suggested Tampa Bay may select a quarterback in the first round, the Tampa Tribune reported. Speaking briefly Monday before heading into a seminar at the annual owners meetings, Gruden addressed a variety of issues, including the 11 new players acquired by Tampa Bay since the March 2 start of free agency. "Our offseason is just beginning, really," said Gruden, coming off a 4-12 season that saw the Bucs tumble from first to last in the NFC South. "We've still got the draft and some unattended business, but we've got some players in here that we know can play. "It's exciting to have a Jeff Garcia here. Luke Petitgout is a guy who has played left tackle and Cato June is a good football player. Kevin Carter can play a lot of positions, and B.J. Askew is an interesting guy. "It was nice to sit in quarterback school last week with a healthy Chris Simms, a Bruce Gradkowski, who has played 13 games in this league, plus a veteran guy we like. We're excited about our quarterback situation, plus we've got Jake Plummer to talk about. We'll see what happens there."

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03-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,076	Ruh Roh Raggy. Gruden just called Plummer a good quarterback. All hell is about to break loose...

03-27-2007, 02:39 PM	#3
JPEZ Samantha Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DownTownDenver Posts: 567 Adopt-a-Bronco: Melvin Bratton	Says he is retired........but hasn't filed papers yet! HUMMMM

03-27-2007, 02:40 PM	#4
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	$7 million is a powerful motivator. After last season I think Plummer was just pissed from the whole situation and said "**** it, I'm done with football". But like Gruden said, after some time he began to reconsider it.

03-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#5
Dedhed Ring of Famer Fare thee well Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 9,748 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	I'm wondering what happens if Plummer decides to return after the draft has come and gone. How are we compensated in that scenario?

03-27-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
TheDave Sauced... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,120	Hopefully he comes into camp and throws a pass or two... One 4th round pick coming up.

03-27-2007, 02:52 PM	#7
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,314 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	This is Jakes biggest fault. He cannot make a quick decision on anything. Make a choice, even if wrong one (he has done that the same amount of times as he has thrown a TD), but never flip flop!

03-27-2007, 03:51 PM	#9
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,943 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	F- Jake. He will not report.

03-27-2007, 03:51 PM	#10
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	He is holding the papers as a negotiating tool on the bonus money. I for one think he is made up his mind and retired, but it would be funny for him to show up a Buc's camp with a beer gut, take a nap on the sidelines and say now give me my $7 million suckers.

03-27-2007, 03:53 PM	#11
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Hahaha. You people have too much hatred.

03-27-2007, 04:17 PM	#13
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Yeah, we lose out on a 4th round pick that would probably have been in and out of football within 2 years. Call me a skeptic, but I dont see it as that big of a loss. And he did mention retirement before the whole trade thing came down. Several times it was mentioned offhand in articles.

03-27-2007, 04:19 PM	#14
Blueflame Miss Congeniality Welcome to Peyton's Place Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in my cups... lol Posts: 33,069 Adopt-a-Bronco: Randy Gradishar	This whole soap opera is only relevant because we might get a draft pick... and only mildly relevant at that. My response.... blah, blah, blah. Who cares?

03-27-2007, 04:20 PM	#15
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Who's Plummer?

03-27-2007, 05:23 PM	#24
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Jake is just doing his best Brett Favre impression.

03-27-2007, 05:29 PM	#25
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,973 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Im in Jakes camp. Whatever he wants to do is fine. Id love for Denver to get that 4th rounder. He knows that he will have to pay us 7 million, so I could see him coming back so he doesnt have to pay.