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J Wells still unsigned? (1 Viewer)
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Traders2001
Footballguy
He would be very good in Pittsburgh , I do not think there is a big difference talent wise between him and Lendale White .So why wasting a first round pick on a fat and slow RB when you can get Wells for cheap.
Polish Hammer
made of glass
Could be a nice complementary option to Brian Westbrook in Philly. However, they would probably have to cut ways with either Mahe or Buckhalter. However, if Tapeh really progresses as he is expected to, it might be duplication of efforts.
How is he in pass protection and receiving skills?
How is he in pass protection and receiving skills?
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Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Ryan Moats ?
FunkyPlutos
Footballguy
I wouldn't mind the guy in Minnesota if they pass on RB in the draft. I hope they pick up Deangelo (or Calhoun or Drew later), but if not, I think he could be a decent backup that should come cheap.
purestrength
Footballguy
Seriously, Wells is my favorite no-name fill-in RB for fantasy football. Anytime I picked him up on waivers after hearing Davis was injured, I'd start him and he'd get me decent-to-good points.
I'd love to see the Colts add him to the Addai/Rhodes/Mungro mix, although it probably wouldn't be good for FF purposes.
I'd love to see the Colts add him to the Addai/Rhodes/Mungro mix, although it probably wouldn't be good for FF purposes.
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KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
I'm STILL pissed Stacey Mack and Trung Canidate are un-signed. SURELY they are better than a lot of backups out there.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
Wells did a nice job the last couple of years here, but he's really just a depth/special teams guy. In fact, rumor has it that the Texans are going to sign Antowain Smith (according to John McClain, local NFL beat writer on the radio this A.M.) sometime this week rather than bring back Wells. He'll work hard and play special teams for you, but you can find lots of guys like that. Evidently NFL GMs feel the same considering he should be inexpensive but he's still unsigned . He'll probably catch on as depth somewhere, but comparing him to Lendale White is laughable...
Jack Ham & Eggs
Footballguy
Between the Texans passing on Bush and letting Wells walk, Vernand Morency could have some value this year.
Polish Hammer
made of glass
Moats is a VERY similar player to Westbrook physically (same height and 7 lb difference). We have seen Moats in a limited amount on the field, but he seems to also be similar to Westbrook in terms of running performance (home run threat) though isn't as polished as a receiver yet.Wells is more of a power runner (at least as I understand it) and that is why I thought he'd be a good sub if they cut either Mahe or Buckhalter. I doubt they would do it though as they are still hoping to have Tapeh (6'1" and 243 lbs) see the field. He is listed on their depth charts as a FB, but I think he has the skill sets to be a power halfback in that offense.
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
That rumor is true.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
However you view his talent level in respect towards Lendale White (doesn't really matter to me) -- Traders2001 is correct that he'd be a great addition to the PIT backfield.
When Duce the Cupcake gets injured by week 5, Wells will be a nice compliment to FWP.
When Duce the Cupcake gets injured by week 5, Wells will be a nice compliment to FWP.
purestrength
Footballguy
This is getting ridiculous. Wells is no Walter Payton or Barry Sanders, but he's easily good enough to be on an NFL roster and I haven't even heard of any teams considering him.
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
It certainly makes you wonder.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Wells was brought in by the Bills before the draft.
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WGR550
If McGahee holds out, look for Wells to get a contract from the Bills.
News Blogger on Wells
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WGR550
If McGahee holds out, look for Wells to get a contract from the Bills.
kind of shocked that the bills would sign A-train over Wells.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Still nothing on this guy, huh?
amnesiac
beer is good
i'm a bit suprised by all the Wells love here too, although as an Ohio State guy, i'm still rooting for him.
he was inconsistant at OSU, but at his best, he was a tough, physical runner. seems like he'd be a good backup guy.
haven't been following him real closely since he went to Houston, but i can't recall reading anything negative on the guy.
he was inconsistant at OSU, but at his best, he was a tough, physical runner. seems like he'd be a good backup guy.
haven't been following him real closely since he went to Houston, but i can't recall reading anything negative on the guy.
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
He's filled in nicely for Dom Davis the last two years. Surely you don't think he can't beat out some team's backup?
Banger
Footballguy
He's done ok but again he's never avg'd 4.0 ypc in a season and is well below that for his career. Looking at the rosters quickly it looks like KC or St. Louis may need backups depending on the injury situations with Faulk/Holmes. Other than that I don't really see a backup on any other team that he could beat out (which is probably why he's still unsigned). Can he play special teams? I'd guess no otherwise he probably would be signed. Teams need flexibility on their rosters and if he can't be used as a 3rd down back and can't be used on ST's, his only value is if the starter is injured (and with his career stats it's nothing to get excited about).
GregR_2
Footballguy
Don't have the coach film to study, but if I had to make a judgement I'd say he was probably an above average special teams player. He was often in on tackles on kicks, and was one of the deeper guys on kick off returns. He was good to have out there with people trying to kick away from Mathis and I remember at least one occasion the Texans started with the ball at midfield because teams kicked away from Mathis and right to him.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
How has this thread gotten to 30 posts and lasted almost 3 months? It's JWells....What do you want from the guy. He's not any good. He's a blah foot soldier. That's it. Nobody gets excited about this guy. Move on. Nothing to see here....
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
purestrength
Footballguy
I keep wanting to pick J.Wells in the drafts I've been in, but I can't if he doesn't have a real NFL team.
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