tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post823266993714992669..comments2023-09-06T05:54:59.029-06:00Comments on wewantrapidman: Conor Casey! Clap, Clap, ClapClapClap!Nick Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09530941554925335967noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-70525992401476353682009-04-10T20:50:00.000-06:002009-04-10T20:50:00.000-06:00James, I think you have the veteran presence in de...James, I think you have the veteran presence in defense in Cory Gibbs. That is who Gary Smith is depending on for leadership back there. I don't see much change in the back four in the forseeable future. It is still a work in progress. And don't worry about Cummings. He has already scored twice and looks like he is working very well with Casey. Better pray neither one of those two gets injured.Nick Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530941554925335967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-25839134658289844082009-04-08T16:24:00.000-06:002009-04-08T16:24:00.000-06:00I'm a little late, but great reporting of the game...I'm a little late, but great reporting of the game. I think the team is coming together and I'm hopeful for a good season. Great hat-trick from Conner but we still have a ways to go to be top-notch. (hate to be all negative but after the last 3 seasons can you blame me?) Cummings is fast becoming the assist guy and I'm conserned not scoring is going to weigh on his confidence to finish as it did last year. The mid-field is looking strong but I'd still like to see Mehdi gone and Kyle back. And above all... WE NEED TO FIX THE DEFENCE!!! We've given up 2 goals in the last 2 games that we shouldn't have given up. The back line at times look confused or scrambling to catch up. We need a veteran back there that can control the play in the back and get the line working as a single unit which is currently lacking.<BR/><BR/>Nick - What's the story on the D?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386130021159149057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-37015357274398789182009-04-08T09:50:00.000-06:002009-04-08T09:50:00.000-06:00Scott, you are right on Colaluca, O'Brien, also Pe...Scott, you are right on Colaluca, O'Brien, also Peterson. Right in that they cannot be waived. They can be traded though so you could sign someone like Simon and then trade one of those players to balance the roster. That is why Colaluca was training with the Red Bulls in preseason. The Rapids were looking to possibly trade him.Nick Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530941554925335967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-1571390701191337952009-04-07T12:25:00.000-06:002009-04-07T12:25:00.000-06:00To my understanding, Colaluca and O'Brien are prot...To my understanding, Colaluca and O'Brien are protected because they are Generation Adidas. We'd have to trade them.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819110123986983079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-21749944173782043602009-04-07T08:01:00.000-06:002009-04-07T08:01:00.000-06:00Scott - I wouldn't be surprised to see a Colaluca ...Scott - I wouldn't be surprised to see a Colaluca or O'Brien be the unlucky victim of a Simon signing. <BR/><BR/>Nick - is there any way of checking with the league office on Discovery Claims? I wonder if the Rapids have put in a DC on Simon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-50768701094850589642009-04-07T07:32:00.000-06:002009-04-07T07:32:00.000-06:00I've been seeing these rumors about Matt Simon. I ...I've been seeing these rumors about Matt Simon. I don't know anything about them but I will be sure to speak to Mr. Smith this week. Thanks for checking in guys.Nick Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530941554925335967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-73333585390576198762009-04-07T01:00:00.000-06:002009-04-07T01:00:00.000-06:00Woo Hoo and Conor gets tabbed as player of the wee...Woo Hoo and Conor gets tabbed as player of the week.<BR/><BR/>As far as the Rumor that Josh mentioned, I have seen that as well so any word you can give us would be great. Especially who we put off the roster to make such a move.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819110123986983079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-3027644343354216062009-04-05T13:58:00.000-06:002009-04-05T13:58:00.000-06:00Agreed Nick, we did not control the game and, othe...Agreed Nick, we did not control the game and, other than the goals, this was a pretty bland performance. But....3 points on the road is huge and I'll take those points with a bland performance over no points and excitement any day of the week.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, anything you can tell us about the rumor the Rapids are after this Aussie Matt Simon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com