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| Randolph Charlotin. 11th June, 2007 - 5:08 pm
 It's the sequel to the hit movie "Bruce Almighty." This time around it's "Evan Almighty" as Steve Carell transforms into Noah from the Bible and is instructed to build an arc.
If this series becomes a trilogy, then Daunte Culpepper wants the lead role to become his own personal Moses to demand the Miami Dolphins to let my QB go.
Speaking in the third person isn't strange for many athletes, but Culpepper is his own agent. What is strange is Miami apparently taking up a grudge against Culpepper and holding him hostage after they got what they wanted.
Since the off-season began, Kansas City admitted they no longer had a need for quarterback Trent Green. Eventually Miami showed interest in the veteran passer, but they knew Green couldn't be had for free.
KC wanted no less than a first day 2007 draft pick because Green was a quality starter for the six years he played for the Chiefs. Miami, knowing the Chiefs had no desire of keeping Green, offered a late day two pick.
The stalemate continued until finally last week they agreed on a conditional fifth-round draft pick that could become a fourth rounder based on performance.
Fault Kansas City for keeping the deal from happening sooner. While they understand one man's trash is another man's treasure, you can't put a premium price on your trash.
The Dolphins should have learned from that experience. Better yet, Miami should do what Houston did when they thanked David Carr for putting himself on the line for five seasons. After they acquired Matt Schaub from Atlanta, the Texans first said they would trade the beaten down passer. But it didn?t take long before they gave Carr his outright release so he could find the best opportunity.
Initially, it seemed like the ?Fins would trade or release Culpepper. But their mindsets changed and are now determined to get something for Daunte.
I can understand the Dolphins want to make up for the lost draft pick they gave up to acquire Green, but at this point it's questionable any team will make an offer that replaces their loss.
Miami got their new starting quarterback and it was a bargain. By now all teams are set at starter and maybe back-up as well. What team gives up a draft pick for Culpepper whose chances are as a back-up passer?
Especially for a player like Culpepper who played poorly in his last eleven games over two seasons and is recovering from a major injury. Don't forget that he also carries the baggage of an expensive contract that he signed last year with Miami. No team wants expensive broken goods.
Doesn't Miami at all feel they owe Daunte the courtesy of his release? Culpepper rushed himself back onto to the field for their benefit. Somehow the Dolphins medical team never recognized that Daunte's knee wasn't strong enough to return to action at that time. Due to their oversight, he suffered a setback and couldn't finish the season.
And the thanks Culpepper gets is to be told during practice that he can't participate in the team segments of practice. That's a slap in the face to let him get dressed and warmed up for nothing.
A day later, instead of embarrassing himself again, Culpepper hung out with fans and signed autographs outside of practice. Hopefully the next time he's near a practice it's because he's taking a breather, waiting for his turn to take snaps.
Give it up Miami. Let Daunte try and find a job since there isn't a job for him with the Dolphins.
Randolph Charlotin can be emailed at lordrc@netzero.net |
