2009 Free Agent RB's - Who ya want?
by AaronD on Jan 12, 2009 12:41 PM EST
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Sproles, Ward and Fred Jackson seem to be the highlights on this list. This assuming Steven Jackson is tagged.
Sproles can block – Harrison cannot; (some might ask why sign another Harrison) I doubt Sproles can be an every down back, but who can? It seems the game is rougher with each season and we can count the number starting RB’s on ONE HAND who can endure a full season.
Fred Jackson looked good in his limited role behind (the overrated) Lynch. Due to his “restricted” tag I assume we stay clear of him based on our squandering of draft picks in recent past.
by AaronD on Jan 12, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The only guys that seem to be better than what we have is Sproles or Fred Jackson. But, for the price, are they going to be worth it? I doubt it. I wouldn’t mind seeing another year of Lewis/Wright/Harrison and addressing RB in the draft.
by D-Rock on Jan 12, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think the Chargers will let Sproles go. Tomlinson is looking old and is injury prone. Same goes for Steven Jackson.
Our best bet is to get one of Ward or Brandon Jacobs whoever the Giants let go
We need to cut Jamal Lewis
by Roger Dorn on Jan 12, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i like the idea of ward. guy’s fast, big, has good enough hands. i didn’t realize he’s already 28, but he’s only carried the ball 342 times in his career (less than tomlinson did in 2006 alone). he could be like a larry johnson in that he’s a little more advanced in age, but still has mileage on his tires due to a minimal amount of carries. plus, he likely comes cheap-ish.
by DontCallMeJoey on Jan 12, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if a vet comes along at the right price we should pick him up, but guys like S. Jackson, Sproles, and Jacobs (who would probably make an impact) likely will be overpaid, not to mention aging.
by rufio on Jan 12, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Jacobs is a good fit. He’s taken a ton of hits with the Giants, and his style is not conducive to a long career.
by gahnki on Jan 12, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not that this is what I would want, but I would expect a veteran signing like Rhodes or Pittman to backup Jamal. None of the “high” priced guys are going to come here this year.
by talonk on Jan 12, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It is entirely too soon to say that. The new regime is going to make their mark on the salary cap for sure. We do not know how much money they will have to offer.
by gahnki on Jan 12, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree. Let’s see what we have after the roster purge. Think Bill Parcells with the Miami Dolphins
by Roger Dorn on Jan 12, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be shocked if the Giants let either one of them go, but I would go after Ward and Jackson. Jackson is a good reciever out of the backfield.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jan 13, 2009 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
They can’t afford to keep both. There was an interview before Sundays game that was interesting, where both Ward and Jacobs implied that they would be gone. Ahmad Bradshaw was openly pleased about their impending departures
by Roger Dorn on Jan 13, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If that is the case, Ward would be a good addition
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jan 13, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ward will be somewhere else next year. The Giants seem to be intent on not letting Jacobs go anywhere. Ward is a very nice player but he is 28 already. Granted he is a “young” 28 only having 342 carries in his brief NFL career, but 28 is 2 two years awat from the RB production cliff.
I am a huge opponent of signing other teams older RB’s. I am having a hard time thinking of a RB going somewhere else and having success for a couple of years. Maybe Ricky Waters, Curtis Martin and Charlie Garner are the only ones I can think of.
I would rather the Browns find our own Derrick Ward in the draft. RB’s are there late, we just need to find them. Easier said than done, yes, but it seems every year cheap RB’s make an impact in the playoffs every year. Save the money and draft James Davis in the fourth round.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 13, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good call, I forgot Holmes. I guess Marshall Faulk could be added to the list.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So the point is, it’s not outside the realm of possibility. I don’t think Derrick Ward is the next Priest Holmes or Michael Turner, but he could be a solid contributor until we find the right kid in the draft.
by danvail on Jan 14, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and most importantly: Michael Turner
by Roger Dorn on Jan 13, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sign DeDe Dorsey. Mainly because his name is DeDe.
by archon095 on Jan 13, 2009 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Buckhalter
I like Buckhalter. I think he would be good experience guy to have here. He can catch and run as well.
Jay-C
by jayc06 on Jan 19, 2009 9:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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