The RB situation

[Tyler.Durden]

Do we need to sign another RB with all these injuries we've suffered?

Who is out there?

Ricky Williams is still under contract with miami isn't he? i know

 

[Wildo7]

Re: The RB situation.

There's absolutely no point in signing Ricky. I like him, I think he should be able to play, and I think continuously suspending him for weed is a stupid waste of talent; but there's no sense wasting time planning any kind of running game around him when he could be gone again any week. I heard Tatum Bell wants out. He'd be a nice vet to get up the gut.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Re: The RB situation.

Let's see what Morris' injury is before we start replacing him.

 

[1976pats]

Re: The RB situation.

Do we need to sign another RB with all these injuries we've suffered?

Who is out there?

Ricky Williams is still under contract with miami isn't he? i know

Gulp!

What talking head a couple of weeks back did mention that the Pats were in the running for Ricky? Thanks but no thanks.

 

[PatsSteve1]

Re: The RB situation.

Gulp!

What talking head a couple of weeks back did mention that the Pats were in the running for Ricky? Thanks but no thanks.

Hey, people didn't think the Patriots would pick up Dillon or Moss either. Never say never because you never know. I do know BB would have a long sitdown with him 1st and do an extensive investigation. One thing about Ricky as far as I know, when he's played he's played hard. Just think if the Patriots won the Super Bowl with Randy Moss and Ricky Williams -

 

[bbabin]

Re: The RB situation.

Hey, people didn't think the Patriots would pick up Dillon or Moss either. Never say never because you never know. I do know BB would have a long sitdown with him 1st and do an extensive investigation. One thing about Ricky as far as I know, when he's played he's played hard. Just think if the Patriots won the Super Bowl with Randy Moss and Ricky Williams -

And think of the party afterwards.

 

[PatsSteve1]

Re: The RB situation.

And think of the party afterwards.

I just hope I'm invited

 

[MetalBleachers]

Re: The RB situation.

And think of the party afterwards.

Good one!

Slim pickings at the free agent RB slot:
http://www.draftdaddy.com/prospects/streetfreeagent.cfm

Wali Lundy, Veron Haynes... let's just hope for Sammy Morris' health.

 

[Real World]

Re: The RB situation.

Dare I say, but Clock Killin' Corey Dillon is still out there.

 

[jbb9s]

Re: The RB situation.

Gulp!

What talking head a couple of weeks back did mention that the Pats were in the running for Ricky? Thanks but no thanks.

john clayton of ESPN -

 

[Real World]

Re: The RB situation.

BTW, Tatum Bell has requested a trade in Detroit. I'm not sure if he's a fit here. Also, the Raiders have a log jam at RB with Michael Bush, D Rhodes, J Fargas, and Lamont Jordan.

 

[reflexblue]

Re: The RB situation.

BTW, Tatum Bell has requested a trade in Detroit. I'm not sure if he's a fit here. Also, the Raiders have a log jam at RB with Michael Bush, D Rhodes, J Fargas, and Lamont Jordan.

Yeah they'll probabley want some Moss for some Bush.

 

[jaytyme]

Re: The RB situation.

i dont like the idea of going to battle with faulk as our feature back. then again maroney's gotta come off the shelf soon. morris took a massive hit today (bruised sternum or cracked rib probably).

let's hope we have 2 of those 3 every week.

the thought of seeing evans and eckle line up in the same backfield for more than 1 play a game aint pretty.

 

[Dagg]

Not Tatum Bell please, Id much rather see us get Duckett!

 

[OtisCampbell]

Re: The RB situation.

i dont like the idea of going to battle with faulk as our feature back. then again maroney's gotta come off the shelf soon. morris took a massive hit today (bruised sternum or cracked rib probably).

let's hope we have 2 of those 3 every week.

the thought of seeing evans and eckle line up in the same backfield for more than 1 play a game aint pretty.

I have to disagree - Faulk has shown a lot of talent and heart, year after year. Its Maroney I worry about

 

[primetime]

The Broncos didn't want Bell, and the Lions don't either. Why should we?

Pickings are slim. I'd take a look at Kevan Barlow or Verron Haynes. Both can potentially pound the ball pretty well, and Haynes has good hands. This reminds me of the Amos Zereuoe episode a couple years ago.

 

[zarakotas5]

The Broncos didn't want Bell, and the Lions don't either. Why should we?

Pickings are slim. I'd take a look at Kevan Barlow or Verron Haynes. Both can potentially pound the ball pretty well, and Haynes has good hands. This reminds me of the Amos Zereuoe episode a couple years ago.

Teams cut players for a myriad of reasons. The Pats currently have several "scrap-heap" type players. Gaffney, for one, and debatable others who contribute in roles.

I may be way off base here or missed something, but what about Cedric Cobbs? He impressed me in pre-season games, etc. and last I heard he was cut from Den.

 

[primetime]

Teams cut players for a myriad of reasons. The Pats currently have several "scrap-heap" type players. Gaffney, for one, and debatable others who contribute in roles.

We'd have to give something up to get Bell, though, when guys like Gaffney were available for free. Do you think Bell is an upgrade over Barlow or someone enough where it's worth giving up a day 2 pick for him?

 

[danny88]

Re: The RB situation.

I have to disagree - Faulk has shown a lot of talent and heart, year after year. Its Maroney I worry about

Me to. Granted everyone calls me a hater because I think Maroney is injury prone. If Morris is out for a long period of time need to make a move. Maroney has proven he can't stay healthy. Maroney is a great talent and a asset to the backfield. But I doubt he can carry the ball 25 times per game for the rest of the season and stay healthy.

 

[mgteich]

IMHO, we've needed another running back since before the draft. We added Eckel.

Is Crockett still out there?

A trade with the raiders might work well for both teams.

Do we need to sign another RB with all these injuries we've suffered?

Who is out there?

Ricky Williams is still under contract with miami isn't he? i know