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This was my first thought!
(had to do it, won't happen)
I cant predict the future but I would bet the farm that will not happen ...
To spell LJ? or to play RG?
No way he's on the Eagles.
Not sure if it is Jones, but I suspect that the FA they bring in will be a 2nd or 3rd tier type like him versus Turner.
You like CBuck, Mahe, Moats or Hunt better? What if Westbrook goes down? How about Westbrook out wide and Jones in the backfield? I doubt it too but I would like it.
I don't see this. Yeah, they could use someone like Jones, but how many times are they going to juggle their RBs? They signed Green to a ridiculous deal, and it would not make much sense to sign another top tier (in the FA market, not by talent) to a big deal too. You know Jones wil be a top 3 RB in the market, and there's a few teams out there that may bid for his services:Others mentioned...DEN- Young was good, but their in the same situation as HOU too... anyone notice that they really haven't been a good team since they started using disposable RBs every year?HOU- As I said, I think they comitted too much to Green, and I don't think they'd want to bring in another big name FA- May see them go the draft route. Though, maybe they would take Jones... that idiot Sherman is gone and he was the reason they really went for Green in the first place. CIN- I see them having some interest, but not much. Watson proved to be a capable back, and their running woes should be attributed to their OL, not their RBsATL- Dunn is aging, Norwood showed he couldn't carry the load... at least in 2007. They're starting from scratch, but a good veteran RB would help ease a young QB inCLE- Lewis had a 1 year deal... they want to win now, could see them grabbing a veteran to give them that boost. They could resign Lewis, but I think he's 29 now? Getting old for a RB and he does have milesCHI- I just don't see it happening. Peterson showed good capabilities. If anything they'll bring in a 3rd or 4th round pick and go RBBC next year with Benson- give him one more year to prove something before cutting him loosehere's my list of hot canidates
IT- Parker had a pretty big bone break to end the year. He was spelled at times anyways for Pooper, so at the very least they could go for a 2 headed back approach with Parker and Jones. I definately see them in the run for a top end RB this offseasonTEN- White had a big year, but was inconsistant. I'm not a big TEN follower, so I'm not sure about this- but from my fantasy experience it seemed White was inconsistant at times, and could get the job done well, but lacked that super-star capabilitySEA- I really think Alexander will be, and should be, shown the door this offseason. Over the hill for RBs, did jusdt plain awful, and has a huge salary cap for next season. It'll be a big hit to release him, but if they can land Turner, Foster, or Jones... I think it will be an upgrade... yes yes, Foster is an upgrade over Alexander. I understand they have Morris, but he would be a stop gap moreso in my opinionCAR- Foster is a FA, I didn't like what I saw from DWill... they might want someone to compete for that job.
Westbrook is the starter.C-Buck is the backup and signed for 2008 at $1M.Moats will be cut.Tony Hunt is the RB3 and will be 1 year better and is signed.Mahe is borderline but could be kept as RB5 for special teams.Tapeh is the listed FB and will likely be replaced.So Westy-CBuck-Hunt-Mahe make four. They could keep 5, probably not 6.They'll draft a RB. There are quite a few coming out and it is RB-deep.They also need a better FB.Either back has to be able to contribute on special teams. None of the open spots fit JJones - plus he's just not that good.
not familiar with the Eagles, but was Buckhalter signed to a 1 year extension for 1 Mil? How much of that is guaranteed (that's what you need to look at). If he's guaranteed 250,000 of that, then big deal to cut him. Also, Hunt being 1 year better? If someone got better every year, then wouldn't Michael Bennett be on the same level as LT? I don't know, I think the Eagles need some kind of help at RB depth. Buckhalter is probably as good of a backup as any in the league, excluding teams with a 2 RB system, but you can never have too many "good players". I'd rather have Westbrook and Jones than Westbrook, CBuck, Hunt, Mahe... I just think if they can get him at a fair price, it doesn't hurt. Westbrook gets hurt and that offense goes down the tubes and PHI is lucky to win 5 games... especially if McNabb is shown the door
I think that is the reason you will see Shanny draft a RB in round 2. That guy will shoot right up the fantasy rookie draft.
They need some kind of stability at RB. I could see them go RB round 2 too. Young is good enough to be among those lists of disposable RBs- like an Orlandis Gary...Henry will be too tired next year by picking up a second job to support those 9 kids by 9 women... maybe he'll make it an even 10 this offseason
I'll give you some benefit of the doubt here because I'm very familiar with Philly.Doesn't really matter about CBuck - $1M is cheap for him. He can also return kicks. He will be the #2 back next year, barring significant improvement by Hunt or a rookie (unlikely).The Eagles are fine at RB and that's not a big area of concern - for 08. They will draft a RB to eventually replace Westbrook, who's not going to last forever.Rookies in Philly are notorious for slow starts. Hunt is one of them. Time will tell if he "gets it" or not in Year 2. If not, he'll go the way of Moats and be cut.Julius Jones is a vet who won't contribute much at all. He isn't very good - which is the bottom line - and he won't be wearing an Eagles uniform during his career.I could see a RB drafted (very likely) and maybe another role player added in the off-season, but it won't be Julius Jones.
I think you explained yourself well. Hunt should be given a chance to show something. I do remember Westbrook- young kid that everyone said would eventually be the replacement. Took him a couple years too. I dont' know, I just think if Westbrook gets hurt, PHI could be in trouble... unless Hunt can step it up or they get a 3rd or 4th round pick that can do a capable job
He's a backup in a starters body.Houston or Miami(yep).
He won't be given a starting job. At best, will be competing for a job. And the post above, hit the nail on the head. If he was this bad behind the Boys O-line this year, in a contract year, why should we think he'll do any better behind a likely inferior o-line? I, like most, was thoroughly unimpressed with Jones this year. Like Shaun Alexander-like unimpressed. Only thing that'll save him is he is still relatively young.
Parker had a clean break of the non-weight bearing bone in his leg and the reports are that he's going to be fine. I do agree the Steelers will bring someone in but I have a feeling they're going to draft a back in the 3rd or 4th round rather than sign a guy like JJ.If the Steelers go after a FA from Dallas the guy they should pursue is left tackle Flozell Adams -- that is just a pipe dream though as the the Steelers rarely go after high-profile FAs.
Very possible. There's no question that they'll get a long threat/change of pace here sooner or later. Edge is a decent RB, just no threat whatsover to take one to the house. Is Julius that guy? I really don't know. I'd take a draft pick (pay less) in the 2nd-4th round than to pay him more than $2 million/yr. I don't think that Julius was jerked around. He held onto that job a lot longer than he deserved. Marion just flat out just more productive. And it wasn't just one year. Just watch them on the field and that's obvious. I have my doubts Marion can last a whole year....but not many backs do to begin with. One thing was obvious to me, Barber was vastly superior.
Seems like JJ missed his chance to be a starter now. At best he'll stay in RBBC and get a starting job through injury.
Why not?Add Az to the list (ETA - looks like y'all already did).No, his shot at a starting role is not eradicated. He could easily follow Thomas' path to a starting role (underwhelming where he was drafted, goes somewhere else and plays well, earns the starting role in year 5+)He isn't going anywhere and having the starting job handed to him, but there are a few places he could land and have value.Denver
Who?The team already shopped Ricky to no avail, and Ricky's a bargain. Chatman, Gado and Booker have little to no trade value. And I dio not see them getting a lot back for Recovering Brown. Plus, Parcells already replaced JJ once with MBIII - I don't see any reason he will want to pay him when RB is the last team need on the Dolphins' depth chart.
There s no room for him om the Phins depth chart .
I disagree on Chatman and Brown. Teams are not gonna rush to get Ricky but, if he keeps his nose clean a while they might bite. If one GM thinks as highly of Booker as many do here, he's tradeable. To reiterate my point, Jones is not gonna cost alot in the market this year. He's a fine backup. They definitely don't have a need for RB now.If they trade a bunch(but not all) and get a bunch of picks so that BP and Ireland(?) can build their team, THEN they can sign Jones and still wind up with a good RB situation.
I think it was Wade, not BP, that benched Jones to 2nd string and IIRC it wasn't that long ago.
It's an interesting theory, but I don't think anyone in the league is going to trade more than last couple of rounds picks for Booker or Chatman and the team is better off WITH those two players than without. How does JJ improve the phins' backfield by signing JJ? They already have an excellent tandem of Ricky/Ronnie and a proven backup in Chatman. What does JJ bring to the phins? And why would they need that over what exists on the team? I think you fell in love with this concept and are not thinking it through as per the phins. This idea may work for a different team, but not for the phins.Heck the concept makes more sense for GB (to trade away BJackson and Wynn and sign JJ). Just b/c Patrcells is with the phins does not mean he wants a bunch of former cowboy O players. Now, he might spend big dollars to bring over Cowboy defenders - or maybe chasing after Flozell - but he has no incentive to chase JJ.In re: JJ v. Barber as "starter," according to NFL.com Barber started fewer games under Phillips than Parcells, and we all know that Parcells gave him his break as "the man."
The guy runs straight into the line. If there is no HUGE hole, he falls down. He cant break tackles. He isnt a tough inside runner. The guy is completely one dimensional. He benefited from an outstanding offense, a huge offensive line and great WR and he still did nothing. MBIII would come in and get 10 yards every time he touched the ball with the same personel on the field. JJ has talent but he will never get more of an opportunity that he has had in Dallas. His saving grace is he is young and may take a cheaper deal to come in and prove himself. Arizona is a perfect fit for him in my opinion. No one cares about winning there anyway.
I can't believe there are still people who think some team is going to bring him in as a starter.He's depth at best. Guys who have proven they are marginal talents don't get starter gigs unless it's a short term thing due to injuries to the guys ahead of them on the depth chart. JJ has very little dynasty value.
This was posted at the top of this thread...
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