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Kevin Jones released, WOW! (1 Viewer)
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Helooooo Rashard Mendenhall.
Brutis
Footballguy
Please dont wish that fate on him.
Workhorse
Footballguy
Wth Florio, you take the good with the bad. I think he's getting to be like some of the other "wired in" columnists in the traditional media where get gets used by certain NFL front office folks to further certain agendas with partial stories and misinformation.{Syrus} said:
pinda
Footballguy
good posting, both of them..........never understood the hate for PFT
you had to understand what they were, a rumor site, they never have claimed to be anything but that. they broke a lot of stories, and they missed a lot, typical of a rumors site.......seems that they are starting to become more and more legitimate
mdog1967
Footballguy
Unlike ESPN PFT at least list a Rumor as a Rumor, ESPN will say Rumor with a wink, wink. If I had to have one source for NFL news between just those two I would take PFT hands down.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Not sure how anyone could come to any conclusion. If you can't stay on the field, you can't stay on the field. Any other organization, he would of been tossed aside long ago. He's not going to be looked as 'the guy' anywhere but Detroit at this point.The guy hasn't broke 700 yards in 4 years. (3.7ish clip). I don't see him suddenly becoming a 4+ ypc suddenly ages 26-30. (Especially after numerous injuries). Maybe he'll land somewhere nice as a backup RB. It was long ago, but he did show he can be a solid RB for a short period of time (just not a full season). Stating the obvious for fantasy purposes, but being a backup elsewhere < starting anywhere.If anything, it's good news for anyone looking to acquire him for next to nothing if you believe in him.Brutis said:Great news for KJ owners imo.
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Couch Potato
Footballguy
An injury settlement has to be reached first, yes? I don't think you can just release an injured player.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Blackjacks
Footballguy
duece2626
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Until after the draft.
kremenull
Footballguy
Way to keep those draft plans close to the vest Matt Millen & Co...........
Does anyone really think it's going to be that easy for the Lions to get Mendenhall at #15 now? This is like exposing a suited Big Slick when you're on the verge of elimination and one step from getting to the final table. ........What morons are running things in DET? Oh, yeah, the same ones who have been screwing up that franchise for a half-decade and yet still gets a yearly pay increase........
But really, are we that surprised at such a gaffe leading up to the draft.....Try trading him for anything now.
Does anyone really think it's going to be that easy for the Lions to get Mendenhall at #15 now? This is like exposing a suited Big Slick when you're on the verge of elimination and one step from getting to the final table. ........What morons are running things in DET? Oh, yeah, the same ones who have been screwing up that franchise for a half-decade and yet still gets a yearly pay increase........
But really, are we that surprised at such a gaffe leading up to the draft.....Try trading him for anything now.
Brutis
Footballguy
I like his chances running for a team that knows how to run block and committed to running the ball. Injuries you cant control much, They happen.Not sure how anyone could come to any conclusion. If you can't stay on the field, you can't stay on the field. Any other organization, he would of been tossed aside long ago. He's not going to be looked as 'the guy' anywhere but Detroit at this point.The guy hasn't broke 700 yards in 4 years. (3.7ish clip). I don't see him suddenly becoming a 4+ ypc suddenly ages 26-30.Brutis said:Great news for KJ owners imo.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
They've added another snippet with a seperate source. Rumor's growing legs...
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Agreed. I don't see how his #'s could be any worse per carry. His chances though are going to be a heck of lot harder to find. (i.e. he was looked as 'the RB future' of the Lions....he'll just be viewed as a replacement level (backup) RB elsewhere).I like his chances running for a team that knows how to run block and committed to running the ball. Injuries you cant control much, They happen.Not sure how anyone could come to any conclusion. If you can't stay on the field, you can't stay on the field. Any other organization, he would of been tossed aside long ago. He's not going to be looked as 'the guy' anywhere but Detroit at this point.The guy hasn't broke 700 yards in 4 years. (3.7ish clip). I don't see him suddenly becoming a 4+ ypc suddenly ages 26-30.Brutis said:Great news for KJ owners imo.
kevjones22
Footballguy
i would rather have him than julius jones
Mr. Sparkle
Footballguy
he was released, according to Pat Kirwan Sirius NFL Radio.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
Brutis
Footballguy
Watching him not get carries in the 2nd quarter when detroit got down by 3 points because they were in panic mode was difficult to watch. KJ is young and a very good RB when healthy. Im glad he is getting a fresh start somewhere else. He wont be out of work long. I feel bad for the rookie that they draft to replace him, what a waste.Agreed. I don't see how his #'s could be any worse per carry. His chances though are going to be a heck of lot harder to find. (i.e. he was looked as 'the RB future' of the Lions....he'll just be viewed as a replacement level (backup) RB elsewhere).I like his chances running for a team that knows how to run block and committed to running the ball. Injuries you cant control much, They happen.Not sure how anyone could come to any conclusion. If you can't stay on the field, you can't stay on the field. Any other organization, he would of been tossed aside long ago. He's not going to be looked as 'the guy' anywhere but Detroit at this point.The guy hasn't broke 700 yards in 4 years. (3.7ish clip). I don't see him suddenly becoming a 4+ ypc suddenly ages 26-30.Brutis said:Great news for KJ owners imo.
Domination
Footballguy
I think he would look real good in an Eagles uniform. Plus it would be a home coming fo him.
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EBF
Footballguy
The problem with your logic is that you're assuming they want Mendenhall. That might not be the case. For all we know they're targeting Kevin Smith or Matt Forte in round two. You can't look at this move and call them morons because it seemingly decreases their chances at a player they might not even like.Way to keep those draft plans close to the vest Matt Millen & Co...........Does anyone really think it's going to be that easy for the Lions to get Mendenhall at #15 now? This is like exposing a suited Big Slick when you're on the verge of elimination and one step from getting to the final table. ........What morons are running things in DET? Oh, yeah, the same ones who have been screwing up that franchise for a half-decade and yet still gets a yearly pay increase........But really, are we that surprised at such a gaffe leading up to the draft.....Try trading him for anything now.
or until everyone remembers the guy is the suck
Beaumont
Footballguy
frees up the medical staff and saves costs on medical expenses?
zamboni
Footballguy
Agreed. Frankly, I'm surprised they even re-signed him after he seemed to really fall out of favor there. I'd be shocked if Bell opened the season as the starter.
waybackwhen
Footballguy
Sorry to quote a post from the beginning of the thread, but that is still funny no matter how many times I hear it.This is definetly a move to motivate Tatum.sorry had to
Yitbos69
Footballguy
WOW.....KJ wanted out......he is out
jeter23
Footballguy
Super King
Footballguy
as a KJ and Westy owner, no thank you
higgins
Footballguy
Coming into the league i had high hopes for Jones, but once in the NFL he had to completely change his playing style and was never that good. He had one decent year in 04' and has been a huge dissappointment since then and is a complete gimp.
For those that didn't see him in college he was much more of a finesse runner and his style was electric, once in the NFL he became more of a power back and never really excelled in that role.
No one is going to hand him a starting job, the best he can hope for is to go somewhere and be allowed to compete.
Kevin Jones dynasty value just went down the drain.
For those that didn't see him in college he was much more of a finesse runner and his style was electric, once in the NFL he became more of a power back and never really excelled in that role.
No one is going to hand him a starting job, the best he can hope for is to go somewhere and be allowed to compete.
Kevin Jones dynasty value just went down the drain.
Max Power
Footballguy
Maybe just the Homer in me, but I really think He would be a nice fit in Chicago.Coming into the league i had high hopes for Jones, but once in the NFL he had to completely change his playing style and was never that good. He had one decent year in 04' and has been a huge dissappointment since then and is a complete gimp.
For those that didn't see him in college he was much more of a finesse runner and his style was electric, once in the NFL he became more of a power back and never really excelled in that role.
No one is going to hand him a starting job, the best he can hope for is to go somewhere and be allowed to compete.
Kevin Jones dynasty value just went down the drain.
Brutis
Footballguy
You must've missed last years game against dallas. That guy ran the ball angry and down dallas's throat all game. As far as his fantasy value that remains to be seen, I dont think he will be out of work long.Coming into the league i had high hopes for Jones, but once in the NFL he had to completely change his playing style and was never that good. He had one decent year in 04' and has been a huge dissappointment since then and is a complete gimp.
For those that didn't see him in college he was much more of a finesse runner and his style was electric, once in the NFL he became more of a power back and never really excelled in that role.
No one is going to hand him a starting job, the best he can hope for is to go somewhere and be allowed to compete.
Kevin Jones dynasty value just went down the drain.
that is a spot where he could be given a chance to compete, but i would be shocked if any team handed him the starting job.The past 3 years he's averaged under 4 YPC, he really isn't anything more than an average NFL RB (i do think he was a dynamite college RB though), and those kind of guys aren't given the keys to a starting gig.Maybe just the Homer in me, but I really think He would be a nice fit in Chicago.Coming into the league i had high hopes for Jones, but once in the NFL he had to completely change his playing style and was never that good. He had one decent year in 04' and has been a huge dissappointment since then and is a complete gimp.
For those that didn't see him in college he was much more of a finesse runner and his style was electric, once in the NFL he became more of a power back and never really excelled in that role.
No one is going to hand him a starting job, the best he can hope for is to go somewhere and be allowed to compete.
Kevin Jones dynasty value just went down the drain.
Bizkiteer
Footballguy
Hmmm...something smells in ol Detriot. First Roy Williams talks about wanting out. Things kind of settle down and then BAM KJ is released. Of course, there is still talk that Roy Williams can be had...the PR move...if it's an overwhelming offer.
All the top players are leaving DET one way or another can't be a good sign. No matter how you cut and slice it IMO.
All the top players are leaving DET one way or another can't be a good sign. No matter how you cut and slice it IMO.
