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Chrystal Ball: The NY Jets RB, who's the best bet at RB 2007 (1 Viewer)

Pick the Jets future feature back

  • Cedric Houston

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  • Leon Washington

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  • Kevan Barlow

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  • RB from 2007 free agency pool

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  • RB from 2007 NFL Draft

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  • No horse takes over in 2007, hodgepodge RBBC and RB addressed in 2008 or beyond.

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  • RBBC all the way from here on out

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Englishteacher

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All of these guys have had big games for the Jets this year. Houston and Washington are the young bucks. Barlow is the big name vet. Is he a pretender or have injuries and a coaches willingness to test out the young guys hurt him? There are several RB free agents out there for 2007. If you select free agent signify who you think it will be and why. Or, are we looking at a 2007 draft pick to lead this team? Or, will the Jets just go with what they have now in 2007 and maybe look at the position down the road?

 
Given more pressing needs in the draft, I'm leaning towards Houston/Washington right now, with Barlow shown the door. I don't think any of the UFAs offer more than what they have.

But to be sure, this could go in any direction, with Barlow seeming to be the least likely of the options IMO.

 
Given more pressing needs in the draft, I'm leaning towards Houston/Washington right now, with Barlow shown the door. I don't think any of the UFAs offer more than what they have.But to be sure, this could go in any direction, with Barlow seeming to be the least likely of the options IMO.
As far as UFA's are concerned, I believe Betts is one and I think he'd offer more than Houston and Washington. The problem with FA RB's is they tend to be very pricy. If you were to do a cost/benefit analysis I'm not sure Betts would offer more value than the pair of youngins. However, I don't know what the money would be like either. Hey, Fred Taylor is unrestricted no?
 
Given more pressing needs in the draft, I'm leaning towards Houston/Washington right now, with Barlow shown the door. I don't think any of the UFAs offer more than what they have.

But to be sure, this could go in any direction, with Barlow seeming to be the least likely of the options IMO.
As far as UFA's are concerned, I believe Betts is one and I think he'd offer more than Houston and Washington. The problem with FA RB's is they tend to be very pricy. If you were to do a cost/benefit analysis I'm not sure Betts would offer more value than the pair of youngins. However, I don't know what the money would be like either. Hey, Fred Taylor is unrestricted no?
No. Taylor is inked through 2007, Barlow through 2008 ...
 
Free agent or draft depends on who's available at what price (money and/or pick value). It will be one or the other though. The team has pursued every other possible option (Martin/Blaylock/Suggs/Barlow/Washington) while Houston has been with the team. That trend will continue until they find a solid RB.

 
Is Foster in Car. a FA after this year?
No he just signed a contract extension last year but I guess he could be cut if DeAngelo shows promise towards the end of this season.
He signed I believe a three year deal that is structured to be a one-year deal. He will very likely be released.
No. Taylor is inked through 2007, Barlow through 2008 ...
This is true, but he will still be released. He almost was released this past year, and the Jags will save a lot of money by dumping him in the offseason.They'll draft a RB on the first day and that guy will split with Houston/Washington until he's ready to take over.
 
I had been thinking Mershawn Lynch would be a great assett here, but now I'm not sure they need to use their 1st round pick on a RB.

Wouldn't they be better off with an elite DT that fits the scheme better?

I'm thinking Houston/Washington now.

 
Joe Benigno (resident jets homer on WFAN in NY) is convinced the Jets will take an RB in the draft...

if they base themselves on the Patriots they must realize that they are a better offensive team with a top running back (or combo of Dillon/Maroney)

 
Joe Benigno (resident jets homer on WFAN in NY) is convinced the Jets will take an RB in the draft...

if they base themselves on the Patriots they must realize that they are a better offensive team with a top running back (or combo of Dillon/Maroney)

 
I had been thinking Mershawn Lynch would be a great assett here, but now I'm not sure they need to use their 1st round pick on a RB. Wouldn't they be better off with an elite DT that fits the scheme better? I'm thinking Houston/Washington now.
I'd think if Adrian Peterson were on the board, the best player available, and no other prominent "need" player there they'd take him but as I'm typing this I'm remembering the Jets actually have a very good record this year. They've certainly surprised us. The only way I see peterson avaliable is if the durability thing severely damages his draft stock. Still, I think it'd take another at least semi-serious injury before April to do that. I have man love for A.P. but the guy needs to stay healthy.Does anyone here think the Jets are as good as their record says they are? Mangini has to be commended for the job he's done obviously. Could there success be a combo of Mangini being that good, the players being better than we thought, Herman being that bad, or the result of aid from a semi-soft schedule? Or will we see some serious backsliding next year. Curious. Have at it.
 
Joe Benigno (resident jets homer on WFAN in NY) is convinced the Jets will take an RB in the draft...if they base themselves on the Patriots they must realize that they are a better offensive team with a top running back (or combo of Dillon/Maroney)
don't care what Benigno says because he's not in the front officeBUT I do agree with you on the second statement
 
the jets record is gonna be too good to get a shot at peterson or lynch. Im not a big michael Bush fan. I have a feeling that unless the Houston/Washington Combo bombs down the stretch, it will be RBBC next year. Barlow gets shown the door.

My guess is the jets use their early picks on a pass rusher(either OLB or DE) a Nose tackle and a Run blocking guard or RT. (they have washington's 2nd rounder)

 
the jets record is gonna be too good to get a shot at peterson or lynch. Im not a big michael Bush fan. I have a feeling that unless the Houston/Washington Combo bombs down the stretch, it will be RBBC next year. Barlow gets shown the door.My guess is the jets use their early picks on a pass rusher(either OLB or DE) a Nose tackle and a Run blocking guard or RT. (they have washington's 2nd rounder)
From a FF standpoint, it'd be neat to see them continue to build that Offensive Line after going Ferguson and Mangold in the first round last year. I was hoping they'd get what's his name in the second that Philly took. The USC OT. He fell hard and fast due to character concerns but he was certainly a stud prospect. I believe Sig Bloom thought he was a certain future star and was all over him. From what I've heard, Mangold has supposedly outplayed Ferguson this year.
 
I had been thinking Mershawn Lynch would be a great assett here, but now I'm not sure they need to use their 1st round pick on a RB. Wouldn't they be better off with an elite DT that fits the scheme better? I'm thinking Houston/Washington now.
I'd think if Adrian Peterson were on the board, the best player available, and no other prominent "need" player there they'd take him but as I'm typing this I'm remembering the Jets actually have a very good record this year. They've certainly surprised us. The only way I see peterson avaliable is if the durability thing severely damages his draft stock. Still, I think it'd take another at least semi-serious injury before April to do that. I have man love for A.P. but the guy needs to stay healthy.Does anyone here think the Jets are as good as their record says they are? Mangini has to be commended for the job he's done obviously. Could there success be a combo of Mangini being that good, the players being better than we thought, Herman being that bad, or the result of aid from a semi-soft schedule? Or will we see some serious backsliding next year. Curious. Have at it.
Some players are better than we thought: Dewayne Robertson, Bryan Thomas, Kherry Rhodes, Coles, HobsonRookies have come through: Mangold, Ferguson, Washington, SmithSome guys are back from injury: Pennington, Kendall, Baker, BartonSoft schedule? A little - they played against NE twice, Indy, and Chicago, but they were 1-3 in those games. Against the likes of Tennesse (w/ Collins), BUF, MIA, DET, GB, etc. they were 6-2. So basically, they are looking like a consistent team. They beat who they're supposed to beat, and are competitive with better teams, but not able to get over the hump and challenge for a division crown.Herman hasn't been bad either - his Chiefs are 7-5 despite losing their starting QB for a few weeks. Herm teams always start slow and finish strong.What will be next year? The team still goes as Pennington goes. If he remains healthy, I would expect improvementnext year, as young players continue to develop and the Jets have another draft to find some more players. The salary cap won't rob any talent. With a healthy Chad, the bar ahs to be set at winning the division, even if they don't make the playoffs this year. As for the draf, a game-changing TE is probably high on the wish list for the offense, along with another young WR to start grooming to take Coles' place, and a new RT. On defense, the DEs are the oldest unit on the team. The team may give Justin Miller one more year to develop, especially with his return skills, so CB may be a lesser priority, but a 3-4 defense can never have enough LBs. Schlegel has been a tremendous disappointment. Will the Jets draft an RB? I don't think they will reach for one. Though a game-breaking RB is nice, it's hard to see that the Jets would want to carry four running backs. I think that Barlow has a home with the Jets, and that people are discounting the important role he plays for the team. Barlow will be given the chance to go through a full training camp and show what he can do.
 
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Nice post Zdog

I think Barlow is gone or back for cheap and could be inactive often like Blaylock was this year.

I think Houston holds the key here. He's come on. If he continues to do so well then they have the "we've got two good young backs" mentality. If not, they definitely go RB early in the draft. Washington isn't overwhelming enough for them to pass up a possible franchise RB. He could easily become Kevin Faulk-like for them.

Like ZDog said, they're sure to draft some TEs. Pats have had em' in every draft for years and every April I'm confused but during the season they sure contribute.

I wouldn't be surprised if Daniel Graham(UFA) is a Jet next season. I'm not sure the Pats can pay him enough and worried he'll leave. He's a gem of a blocker and to put him next to Ferguson.....Mangini and Co have to like that possibility for the run game.

 
I would say 70-30 they draft a RB in the draft regardless. 50-50 its in the first round.

Having said that, Houston seems to be the back with the most upside on that roster right now.

I doubt Barlow is back regardless of the price. You can see that they have determined he is not the answer at RB.

Washington can be had cheap, so he is probably back on the roster in some role.

just my :2cents:

 
I think that Barlow has a home with the Jets, and that people are discounting the important role he plays for the team. Barlow will be given the chance to go through a full training camp and show what he can do.
I don't know, Z. I see Houston and Barlow as guys with similar styles and effective in short-yardage situations. However, Houston has a bit more wiggle and seems to break tackles better than Barlow. I don't see Barlow being retained, unless they ignore the RB position altogether in the draft.
 
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Joe Benigno (resident jets homer on WFAN in NY) is convinced the Jets will take an RB in the draft...if they base themselves on the Patriots they must realize that they are a better offensive team with a top running back (or combo of Dillon/Maroney)
don't care what Benigno says because he's not in the front office
:confused:i never said they would or that Benigno knows anything more than you or me.. Just trying to give people who don't live in NY an idea what the local-sports-talk is saying..
 
I think that Barlow has a home with the Jets, and that people are discounting the important role he plays for the team. Barlow will be given the chance to go through a full training camp and show what he can do.
I don't know, Z. I see Houston and Barlow as guys with similar styles and effective in short-yardage situations. However, Houston has a bit more wiggle and seems to break tackles better than Barlow. I don't see Barlow being retained, unless they ignore the RB position altogether in the draft.
Here are some reasons why Barlow will definitely be back, imo. First, he bought inot the team concept 100% and has been a stabilizing presence in a very young corps of runners. Second, though his stats look poor, he was the one doing all the rushing in the first half of the season, before the line had really gelled. Third, he has been excellent in short yardage and endzone situations. Houston has not proven that he can be as good yet. Fourth, Barlow is more versatile than Washington or Houston. I think people are missing that Barlow's inactivity this past week was not about his performance, but about a numbers game. Tim Dwight, who was lost for the season, is a special teams player. Barlow is not, but Houston is. Barlow will not be inactive the rest of the season, and I bet he's got another big game in him. Remember, it was Barlow who did the running when the Jets beat the Pats in bad weather. This guy is a mudder, and he's not going anywhere.
 
I think that Barlow has a home with the Jets, and that people are discounting the important role he plays for the team. Barlow will be given the chance to go through a full training camp and show what he can do.
I don't know, Z. I see Houston and Barlow as guys with similar styles and effective in short-yardage situations. However, Houston has a bit more wiggle and seems to break tackles better than Barlow. I don't see Barlow being retained, unless they ignore the RB position altogether in the draft.
Here are some reasons why Barlow will definitely be back, imo. First, he bought inot the team concept 100% and has been a stabilizing presence in a very young corps of runners. Second, though his stats look poor, he was the one doing all the rushing in the first half of the season, before the line had really gelled. Third, he has been excellent in short yardage and endzone situations. Houston has not proven that he can be as good yet. Fourth, Barlow is more versatile than Washington or Houston. I think people are missing that Barlow's inactivity this past week was not about his performance, but about a numbers game. Tim Dwight, who was lost for the season, is a special teams player. Barlow is not, but Houston is. Barlow will not be inactive the rest of the season, and I bet he's got another big game in him. Remember, it was Barlow who did the running when the Jets beat the Pats in bad weather. This guy is a mudder, and he's not going anywhere.
Fair points - definitely agree his inactivity was due to special teams considerations.You could be right that Barlow has another big game in him, but it seems like his workload has been diminished since Houston returned. That could point to both guys playing the power role, and Mangini has been more prone to go with Cedric. Of course, that could all change.
 
As others have allready said I don't see the Jets making Rb a big priority.

They did an excellent job rebuiling the Oline this year and I think that continues to be a need/priority. I like the suggestion that they make a play for TE Grahm in free agency. They also need to work on thier defense.

I could see the Jets making a 2nd day pick on a Rb they like for depth and compitition but nothing more than that. It still depends on how Houston/Washington performs over the last 4 games but they seem to show enough promise at this point to allow the Jets to focus on other needs.

Rb is the last piece of the puzzle in the Patriots rebuilding model that I see the Jets following and that is not next year but more likely 2008 when they could go after Turner as a FA assuming no one will pay the 1st and 3rd for him in 2007.

Houston did very well against a above average Green Bay run defense last week. I think the Jets want to give him a chance still and they have Washington to fill the Kevin Faulk role as a decent starter if needed as well. Those are the 2 Rbs I see the Jets using next year with Barlow in the mix as depth if not too expensive. Not sure what his contract looks like though so he might be a cut if too expensive.

 

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