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Dcat · 02-07-2013, 09:23 AM

Too much money for such a huge injury risk (chronic foot). Thumbs down. Use the draft for a RB. It will be cheaper. Spend FA money elsewhere for a position tougher to fill. Backs are a dime a dozen and given the right scheme and OL, you don't need exceptional talent for success. Case in point: NE Pats. They have had average backs for years (Green Ellis, Ridley, Vereen, to name the most recent unspectacular backs) but have displayed tremendous production from the position.

Spending a 1st round pick or using a ton of free agent money for a RB (unless it's a talent like Peterson) is just fiscally irresponsible for most NFL teams.

John_0515 · 02-07-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet Blast

... and some who have seen little or no success.

You stole my thunder, John.

Why must there be a thread to sign every player who is cut from another team??? Maybe we could put an end to this nonsense by just having one sticky thread entitled "Sign these beasts!"

If we were to make a run at something, I could see taking a chance on a player like this, but there's little or no chance of making a run, so it would just be a waste of money.

124 · 02-07-2013, 09:53 AM

No thank you.

Bradshaw spends every season on the injury report/missing games and he's not a workhorse No.1 back. I'd much rather draft someone and field a three man rotation between said draft pick, Powell and McKnight.

rlucas4137 · 02-07-2013, 09:53 AM

No thanks to Bradshaw.

If the Jets FO spend anywhere it should be on the OLine or used to resign Landry at a reasonable price.

RoadFan · 02-07-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sourceworx

The RB class in this year's draft is strong. So what should we do? Sign an overrated, injury-prone back who will probably want more money than we can afford.

Stop it already.

+2. This team is in no position to sign guys like Bradshaw, Landry, Umenyiora, Reggie Bush, etc...

It is ridiculous to even suggest it. The Jets aren't a piece or two away and THEY DON'T HAVE THE MONEY!

SlickBri481 · 02-07-2013, 10:26 AM

I don't think we can afford to spend money on a RB in free agency. Bradshaw gets hurt a lot too

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 02-07-2013, 11:08 AM

Time to take a cue from the Giants and also do not sign a player they won't.

Beerfish · 02-07-2013, 11:28 AM

We want players for what they will become, not for what they once were.

John_0515 · 02-07-2013, 11:31 AM

On signing Bradshaw:

Idzik: "It would be bad."

Rex: "Define "bad"."

Idzik: "Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and ever molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light."

Rex: "Okay, that's bad."

sdJETSetter · 02-07-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadFan

+2. This team is in no position to sign guys like Bradshaw, Landry, Umenyiora, Reggie Bush, etc...

It is ridiculous to even suggest it. The Jets aren't a piece or two away and THEY DON'T HAVE THE MONEY!

You obviously are on board with trading Revis for the best package of picks im assuming?

BamaJets · 02-07-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_0515

On signing Bradshaw:

Idzik: "It would be bad."

Rex: "Define "bad"."

Idzik: "Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and ever molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light."

Rex: "Okay, that's bad."

That's a big Twinkie

BamaJets · 02-07-2013, 11:48 AM

If the Jets are going to sign an RB in free agency (which probably isn't the best idea), I'd skip Bradshaw and take a look at Mike Goodson. Speed, quickness, good receiver, younger (26 when the season starts), played in a WCO and will likely be cheap. He flashed some with Carolina a few years back and with Oakland last season before an injury.

Still, I'd pass on signing an RB and draft one and go with him and Powell.

McGinley · 02-07-2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_0515

On signing Bradshaw:

Idzik: "It would be bad."

Rex: "Define "bad"."

Idzik: "Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and ever molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light."

Rex: "Okay, that's bad."

LSJF · 02-07-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanTX

It's like clockwork with Jets fans.

With all the crappy FA signings by the Jets, you'd think the majority of fans would focus on the draft instead.

We do...FA would be good if we were thisclose to a super bowl run...gut this team, 'cept for the young guys w promise..

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 02-07-2013, 01:23 PM

Time to stop starting threads.

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 02-07-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcat

Too much money for such a huge injury risk (chronic foot). Thumbs down. Use the draft for a RB. It will be cheaper. Spend FA money elsewhere for a position tougher to fill. Backs are a dime a dozen and given the right scheme and OL, you don't need exceptional talent for success. Case in point: NE Pats. They have had average backs for years (Green Ellis, Ridley, Vereen, to name the most recent unspectacular backs) but have displayed tremendous production from the position.

Spending a 1st round pick or using a ton of free agent money for a RB (unless it's a talent like Peterson) is just fiscally irresponsible for most NFL teams.

More importantly, who is that girl in the avatar?

Digetydog · 02-07-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LadainianIMnotDONE

He can be our main running back while splitting carries with Powell and McKnight. He's a legit #1 and he runs as hard as anyone in the league. Versatile guy who can block and stats don't show his true value. Get him ...

Yes he has foot problems but we managed Landry exceptionally well this past season. Bradshaw is worth adjusting for like Landry was. He would be huge for the offense ...

Step away from the crack pipe!! The Jets need more old, washed up, injury prone veterans like Lindsey Lohan needs more DUI arrests.

John_0515 · 02-07-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaJets

That's a big Twinkie

Said Rex.

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 02-07-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_0515

On signing Bradshaw:

Idzik: "It would be bad."

Rex: "Define "bad"."

Idzik: "Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and ever molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light."

Rex: "Okay, that's bad."

LOL reminds me of Owen Wilson in Armageddon

Quote:

Okay, so the scariest environment imaginable. Thanks. That’s all you gotta say, scariest environment imaginable.

Oscar Choi

Armageddon – Owen Wilson

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 02-07-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Beerfish

We want players for what they will become, not for what they once were.

Someone should have told Tannenbaum this. He will have the reverse of this on his headstone.

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02-07-2013, 09:23 AM	#21
Dcat I think I see one Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,104	Too much money for such a huge injury risk (chronic foot). Thumbs down. Use the draft for a RB. It will be cheaper. Spend FA money elsewhere for a position tougher to fill. Backs are a dime a dozen and given the right scheme and OL, you don't need exceptional talent for success. Case in point: NE Pats. They have had average backs for years (Green Ellis, Ridley, Vereen, to name the most recent unspectacular backs) but have displayed tremendous production from the position. Spending a 1st round pick or using a ton of free agent money for a RB (unless it's a talent like Peterson) is just fiscally irresponsible for most NFL teams.

02-07-2013, 09:53 AM	#23
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,970	No thank you. Bradshaw spends every season on the injury report/missing games and he's not a workhorse No.1 back. I'd much rather draft someone and field a three man rotation between said draft pick, Powell and McKnight.

02-07-2013, 09:53 AM	#24
rlucas4137 Practice Squad Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 457	No thanks to Bradshaw. If the Jets FO spend anywhere it should be on the OLine or used to resign Landry at a reasonable price.

02-07-2013, 10:26 AM	#26
SlickBri481 Heal up Darrelle... All Pro Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,351	I don't think we can afford to spend money on a RB in free agency. Bradshaw gets hurt a lot too

02-07-2013, 11:28 AM	#28
Beerfish Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19,078	We want players for what they will become, not for what they once were.

02-07-2013, 11:31 AM	#29
John_0515 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,130	On signing Bradshaw: Idzik: "It would be bad." Rex: "Define "bad"." Idzik: "Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and ever molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light." Rex: "Okay, that's bad."

02-07-2013, 11:48 AM	#32
BamaJets Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,777	If the Jets are going to sign an RB in free agency (which probably isn't the best idea), I'd skip Bradshaw and take a look at Mike Goodson. Speed, quickness, good receiver, younger (26 when the season starts), played in a WCO and will likely be cheap. He flashed some with Carolina a few years back and with Oakland last season before an injury. Still, I'd pass on signing an RB and draft one and go with him and Powell.

02-07-2013, 01:23 PM	#35
Traitor Jay & the Woodies is down with the cause. Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: The Eternal Blackness of My Mind Posts: 3,703	Time to stop starting threads.