Arizona Cardinals Quote Of The Day: Lutui's Agent - "If the club isn't pleased with him, I'm happy to assist them on a possible trade"
by Andrew602 on Jul 21, 2010 8:14 PM MDT
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PrintWe all know how the story unfolded: Deuce Lutui was offered a one year tender at the beginning of the offseason and didn't agree to that tender until mid June, missing all of the Cardinals offseason workouts. When he did finally report to the Cardinals training facility, Lutui weighed in at 396-pounds -- well over the 338-pounds he weighed last season. Kent Somers quoted Lutui's agent -- who was obviously not happy about all of the backlash his client has received:
"After seeing so many players go down with season-ending injuries already this off-season … Deuce had every right to protect himself and his family as long as possible when he wasn't being offered a dime of guaranteed money at all and not under contract," Harris said.
"As for his weight, he's a hard worker and I have no doubt he will be within the range he reasonably should be when it counts. If the club isn't pleased with him, I'm happy to assist them on a possible trade. Otherwise, we should let his play on the field this season speak for itself like it did last year."
This comes as interesting news considering Ken Whisenhunt sounded upset at Lutui's lack of a commitment to the team during offseason workouts. Whisenhunt stated this to a local radio station only days ago:
"I have very little tolerance for that because, listen, this offseason, we had our guys in there working about as hard as I have ever been around ... And it’s difficult when you have guys in there busting their tails and one of the players isn’t in there and then when he comes in and signs his contract, he’s pretty heavy. That is frustrating. The onus is on Deuce."
Lutui has already lost his starting position to long time lineman Reggie Wells. Now he's dealing with weight issues and a stiffer battle in training camp. Things could get interesting if the team continues to sound unhappy with Deuce. A trade does open the door at the possibility of acquiring a draft pick for next season or even a veteran that can help provide depth at a key position. Things will remain to be seen until camp starts in less then two weeks.
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Fucking agents
Good luck with that, big mouth. What were they supposed to do, celebrate his weight gain? Of course they’re not “pleased” with him. Especially when he was the only no-show at the OTA’s.
To think they were worried that he might have issues keeping his weight down when he wasn’t with the team…
Got a taste of success
And thought he was a bigger deal than he really was…
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." - Bill Shankly
Instead...
…he just ended up bigger than he was before…
For a profession that usually involved a careful choice of words, this agent sure has a big mouth.
Anyone know
If the Chiefs have an ILB worth trading for?
Derrick Johnson?
Two Pick 6-es against the Broncos in the final game of the year last season.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
I remember when
Derrick Johnson was a beast. Maybe trade for him and get him back to form?.. Just saying..
by cardsfanforlife24 on Jul 21, 2010 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
If Deuce were an African woman...
His weight gain would be considered a sign of prosperity and wealth. He could then have his choice of all the Princes in the land. Eat my friend and let there be peace in the valley.
Life's too short. Be a fan. Orlando Magic, Arizona Cardinals,Tampa Bay Rays and of course "the U"! What a winning combo.
I hope
that he’s traded. Decent player, but if he’s not in shape now then the percentage chance of him pulling something in Camp is off the charts!
Trade him for the Raiders Laundry guy…they ALWAYS seem to have the cleanest uniforms in the League. Toss in Robert Gallery and we’ll have ourselves a two-man mega (sized) deal and someone to help clean up after it’s over!!
Radar, get Al Davis on the horn, PRONTO!
Not sure we can get peak value for him right now...
Unless they can campaign Quantity over Quality
Section 135, Row 35
You're probably right
Maybe we can score a veteran corner.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds
AZ Preview
How can he even move! Upwards of 380, thats putting your family in danger by not working out Mr. Agent. Anyway, found a great AZ preview that gives us some hope for next year. I don’t love the overall record but they are giving Matty the benefit of the doubt so you’ve gotta read it:
Nice link
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
I just don't get how Duece couldn't have...
had some personal responsability in this matter. Whether or not the Cards FO was dicking him around with his contract, when it’s all said and done he’s still a player in the NFL. All he has to do is workout, watch what he eats, and play a game and he’ll make millions of dollars. Shit sign me up! It’s really disgusting when you think about guys like this.
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!
I love the line
about how he’s a “hard worker…”
Try selling that to the other 31 teams you’ll be talking to. Still can’t believe he did this, especially as a guy who was on the verge of getting a long-term deal after the season.
Guess he thought he was ready for one this season
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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