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I think FFers and fans in general underestimate the value in the eyes of NFL teams of a player's ability to consistently show up. Thomas Jones and Edge may no longer be the fastest or strongest RBs around, but they play week after week and can be depended on to be in the lineup without something constantly sidelining them. Edge and TJ have been reliable and provide some stability in the running and blocking game. Durability issues are the reason KJ is without a job, and he certainly isn't just going to waltz in and take the job from either of these guys. Not gonna happen.
good post . . .moreover, the fact that these teams DID not take a RB early signals the confidence they still have in their backs . . .
Talent-wise, he could pretty easily beat out anybody in Chicago, and nobody there is too endeared to the staff or fans.
that's debatable . . . andl, if that was really the case, Chicago could have signed him by now on the cheap . . .
I can see that happening.
They signed Warrick Dunn, I doubt they'd add KJ to the mix too.
Yes, because the Bears always show impeccable judgment when it comes to personnel decisions, especially with RB's.
I think teams will be interested in him once it gets closer to the season and he can prove in some way that he will be ready to play football. Right now he is damaged goods in a major way and may not be able to step on the field come opening day. So there's no rush to sign a guy like this who may not be able to help your team and has shown a penchant for being injured. That said, if he is able to come back healthy I think he'll sign with a team like Zona and will have a shot at a starting gig within a year or so.Maroney=Sped said:
Teams aren't going to want to sign him now, and he isn't going to want to sign, until closer to the season when his health can be judged better.KJ and Alexander will likely be on the market until some or all mini/rookie camps, OTAs etc. get finished up and teams have a look at what they have on their current roster. If not then, wait a week or two into training camp or the pre-season when injuries start to occur and one or both of these guys will sign somewhere. It's unlikely to happen right away IMO.
I read a Jones article on Pro Football Talk and HE WAS talking about the opportunity of going to Philly. Said he would love to play with Westbrook. I kept Jones on my 6 man dynasty keeper roster and I hope he has the chance to go somewhere where the long term gig is up for grabs. Tampa would be my first choice as Graham played lights out FFwise last season. They have a great young O line that moves people around. Houston is another promising spot FF and opportunity wise but I doubt they'd bring in another injury prone veteran (Green and Brown) plus they just drafted Slaton. Denver would be nice but Travis Henry is entrenched there, albeit narily, then they have Young and the guys they just drafted. Chicago has a gaping hole at RB (Benson) but they just drafted Forte. The Jets should squeeze another season or two out of Thomas Jones but that would be a good spot. They have spent a boatload already in FA already though.
