Huff said that he needed a veteran to backup Tate. Burris said he didn't want to be a backup. Trading Burris with Hamilton or Toronto were probably the only two teams in the league that would follow through with the trade.
I'm suprised that so many are suprised with this. It makes sense to me. Yeah, Glenn is Glenn...but he's got some experience, will help Tate and mentor him a bit. Glenn obviously understands what he is coming into this season, and there will be no controversy, and if Tate happens to go down with an injury or play horribly, there will be someone who can actually play football behind him.
I think this is the best we could have hoped for in this situation. We got something in return at least, and have a vertan in the back up position.
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