Digger44
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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IMO the locks for RB next season are LoMo and Cory. Evans is fine, but will be around. I believe Pass is gone as well. I am fine with letting Faulk go when we sign a valid punt returner.
With that said there are some good upgrades on the market as of now.
Musa Smith -- He was knocking on the door for the starting position much of the season. Lewis held him off, but Smith is a solid talent. He would be a good replacement for Cory as a power runner in the future.
Chris Brown -- Major health issues, but has shown great flashes. Very upright runner, but very powerful and a solid # 3 guy.
Correll Buckhalter -- Has been healthy this year, but is now in Westbrooks shadow. He may be a good replacement for Faulk, he doesn't fumble as much and is younger.
Ahman Green -- He should come cheap as the injuries slow him down. The upside is that he doesn't need to be the premier back and would be explosive as a role player. I would take hime over Pass any day.
Chris Perry -- is a RFA, but the question is whether or not Cinci wants to retain him. He would be a solid 3rd down back. Again health is an issue.
Michael Turner -- another RFA that gets no love because he is behind LT. Fact is that this guy does have talent, but cannot showcase it where he is. He is a very solid backup.
I would like to see one of these guys replace Pass and a new 3rd down back replacing Faulk. There is nothing wrong with building our running game higher when talent can be had on the cheap.
With that said there are some good upgrades on the market as of now.
Musa Smith -- He was knocking on the door for the starting position much of the season. Lewis held him off, but Smith is a solid talent. He would be a good replacement for Cory as a power runner in the future.
Chris Brown -- Major health issues, but has shown great flashes. Very upright runner, but very powerful and a solid # 3 guy.
Correll Buckhalter -- Has been healthy this year, but is now in Westbrooks shadow. He may be a good replacement for Faulk, he doesn't fumble as much and is younger.
Ahman Green -- He should come cheap as the injuries slow him down. The upside is that he doesn't need to be the premier back and would be explosive as a role player. I would take hime over Pass any day.
Chris Perry -- is a RFA, but the question is whether or not Cinci wants to retain him. He would be a solid 3rd down back. Again health is an issue.
Michael Turner -- another RFA that gets no love because he is behind LT. Fact is that this guy does have talent, but cannot showcase it where he is. He is a very solid backup.
I would like to see one of these guys replace Pass and a new 3rd down back replacing Faulk. There is nothing wrong with building our running game higher when talent can be had on the cheap.