Sounds like Olsen wants no part of a total rebuild

[tgrfan01]

o well..team as a whole needs to be rebuilt if an older cat like him wants to leave then so be it..the future >>>>>>>>>> a couple of years

[Snake]

Honestly I really wish he would retire. If not he's going to be a part of a rebuild. That's the two choices. 

[Wolfcop]

He doesn't have much left in the tank anyway. I wish him well in retirement.

[Moo Daeng]

He was flirting with retirement already. I respect Olsen but he just doesn't like the change. His buddy owner and buddy coach are gone 

[jasonluckydog]

Fyi if the Patriots win the SB this year Brady will retire if not he'll sign a 1 year deal and try again but Brady and the Pat's are coming to a close 

[rayzor]

[Harbingers]

8 hours ago, jasonluckydog said:

Fyi if the Patriots win the SB this year Brady will retire if not he'll sign a 1 year deal and try again but Brady and the Pat's are coming to a close 

I mean he’s already said he wants to play until 45, then I’m sure if his play doesn’t drop off he’ll say 47 and so on and so forth. You have to imagine the patriots will be drafting an heir apparent soon though unless they have someone in mind in free agency. 

[45catfan]

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  I'm going to get crushed for this, but whatever...Ian is a #2, not because Greg is the starter, but because that's where his abilities are.  I've been harping for a TE in the top three rounds for 3 or 4 drafts now.  Why?  Originally to compliment Olsen the way Jeremy Shockey did in Cam's rookie year when we had so much success.  Then the injuries started to pile up with Greg.  The thought then obviously went to 'being' Greg while he's on IR and now it's his replacement as he's on the cusp of retirement.  

We have so many holes on this roster it's ridiculous, but one thing is for sure, we need another starting caliber TE.  I think Greg should respect the organization and play out his last year of his contract.  It's not a total rebuild, but more spots that can be filled in this off season alone.  This will be a 2 year process minimum and not having to replace our starting TE next year saves one spot.

[MHS831]

16 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Trade Package Alert: trade Cam and Greg Olsen to Bears for 8th round pick in 2021

Pretty sure that would be a "conditional" 8th rounder.

[MHS831]

10 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  I'm going to get crushed for this, but whatever...Ian is a #2, not because Greg is the starter, but because that's where his abilities are.  I've been harping for a TE in the top three rounds for 3 or 4 drafts now.  Why?  Originally to compliment Olsen the way Jeremy Shockey did in Cam's rookie year when we had so much success.  Then the injuries started to pile up with Greg.  The thought then obviously went to 'being' Greg while he's on IR and now it's his replacement as he's on the cusp of retirement.  

We have so many holes on this roster it's ridiculous, but one thing is for sure, we need another starting caliber TE.  I think Greg should respect the organization and play out his last year of his contract.  It's not a total rebuild, but more spots that can be filled in this off season alone.  This will be a 2 year process minimum and not having to replace our starting TE next year saves one spot.

And the league is trending towards more athletic, multiple TEs.  Thomas is a #2 at best.

[45catfan]

2 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

And the league is trending towards more athletic, multiple TEs.  Thomas is a #2 at best.

I've have stated this previously and got ripped for it.  However, it's about time where the rubber meets the road.  If Olsen retires, is a cap casualty or is somehow traded this off season, this is Ian's show whether he's ready or not.  In my opinion he's not.

[thefuzz]

See ya Greg.

Love him as a player and a man, however, it's time to move on.

There is no reason for Olsen to want to play for this team, and certainly no reason for the team to bring him back in any capacity.  We need to get YOUNGER, and fast.

[Mr. Scot]

30 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  

I get the logic. I just don't think Olsen gives a sh-t.

Likewise, no way I believe the team thinks he's worth keeping around at his current salary and I don't think he'd agree to a pay cut.

[thefuzz]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I get the logic. I just don't think Olsen gives a sh-t.

Likewise, no way I believe the team thinks he's worth keeping around at his current salary and I don't think he'd agree to a pay cut.

Not only that, but we are going to need new leaders in that locker room, the old guard must be shown the door unfortunately.