Joique Bell

[Keep Up With The Joneses]

If the Pats stay out of the running for pricier backs, Joique Bell might be an interesting option to consider. He had a rough injury prone 2015, so he should come with a low price tag. He can catch the ball, doesn't fumble, and will certainly have something to prove.

Of course I'd rather have Forte like most, but this might be a good low-risk option for the team to consider.

I haven't seen as much of the Lions so I will ask others about intangibles like pass blocking and overall fit with the team. Thoughts?

 

[supafly]

While this type of signing isn't going to get anyone excited, it's probably more along the lines of what we're likely to see in my opinion. I hope not. I hope to see the position addressed with a key player.

 

[Off The Grid]

Heh

 

[Big Bucks]

I like Theo Riddick at Detroit, would be a great 2nd fiddle to Dion Lewis.


Bell.. I think is broken.

 

[VectorPrime]

I hope to god not.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

I wouldn't mind it. The more i think about it..the more i think Forte goes elsewhere. Lots of good/decent FA RBs out there

 

[JMC00]

Pass.....

 

[AzorianPats]

I'd rather bring back Blount than sign Bell..

 

[PF_SU]

Doesn't he have fumbling issues? Can't see us bringing in a guy who's had 12 fumbles the last four years.

 

[supafly]

Doesn't he have fumbling issues? Can't see us bringing in a guy who's had 12 fumbles the last four years.

I'll tell you who doesn't have fumbling issues and who is excellent in pass protection=Alfred Morris.

For the reasonable money he'll command, it may make sense to consider taking a shot. I think he could potentially improve upon Blount's role.

 

[Keep Up With The Joneses]

I'll tell you who doesn't have fumbling issues and who is excellent in pass protection=Alfred Morris.

For the reasonable money he'll command, it may make sense to consider taking a shot. I think he could potentially improve upon Blount's role.

I like this, and it seems much more likely than Forte, especially if a bidding war ensues for him. With Lewis back in the mix I don't envision them going hard after Forte unless he agrees to a team friendly deal.

 

[Flash]

3.45 YPC...

 

[supafly]

I like this, and it seems much more likely than Forte, especially if a bidding war ensues for him. With Lewis back in the mix I don't envision them going hard after Forte unless he agrees to a team friendly deal.

One can assume that Lewis may take 50-60 percent of the reps, thus making a big spending a bit of an unnecessary exercise.

As you said however, if you can get a guy like Forte for reasonable money, you do it. I just think our definition of reasonable money is a bit different than Bill Belichick's, that's all.

 

[varjao]

Whats up with Knownshow (or whatever is his first name) Moreno? Retired?

 

[Kontradiction]

I would rather have Blount back.

 

[Ross12]

He's alright but I would probably rather have Blount.

 

[Kontradiction]

3.45 YPC...

Yep. In an offense that dictates to the opposing defense that they can't load the box. The guy is a JAG.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I'll tell you who doesn't have fumbling issues and who is excellent in pass protection=Alfred Morris.

For the reasonable money he'll command, it may make sense to consider taking a shot. I think he could potentially improve upon Blount's role.

I want Morris too.

I also want them to draft a physically gifted player in their first 3-4 picks.

 

[letekro]

One can assume that Lewis may take 50-60 percent of the reps, thus making a big spending a bit of an unnecessary exercise.

Thats quite an assumption. I love Dion but you are banking on a little guy coming off an acl with a grand total of 85 carries over 5 years to carry the load?

 

[Kontradiction]

I want Morris too.

I also want them to draft a physically gifted player in their first 3-4 picks.

Morris looks like the tread has come off the tires a bit. I'll gladly take Forte and draft a more physical, downhill back ala Jonathan Williams in the draft.