Morrissey Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Lions cut RB Reggie Bush, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 25, 2015 Any interest? over Spilller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hell yes sign this beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Any interest? over Spilller? Vasectomy or grown-man circumcision. Bilal Powell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Vasectomy or grown-man circumcision. Bilal Powell So Powell can take a swing pass 80 yeards? He can catch In space? If not the Jets don't need him. Spread offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 He's worth a look depending on his health. He'd be a good 3rd down back if he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would love to see him on the Pats, but he already has a ring so he will probably just be $$ driven. (not that I blame him) He will look good in orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsmanjb Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No real reason to pursue him... we could possibly get tevin coleman in the draft or another FA running back. I like Spiller over Bush- mainly because of age and running style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 So Powell can take a swing pass 80 yeards? He can catch In space? If not the Jets don't need him. Spread offense. Yes he can. Probably better than spiller or bush at this point. They both suck and Powell is young and had a great season when he was used. He had a few long plays catching the ball. He's able to make guys miss in open field too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 He is better than Spiller Age isn't a factor when your dealing with a back who's job is to get 5-10 carries per game and is mainly here to catch screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Lions are getting rid of him because Bell is much better than him and Theo Riddick is a younger, cheaper, better Reggie Bush at this point. He's almost strictly a pass catching back now, and those can be had much younger and healthier than what Reggie is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Lions are getting rid of him because Bell is much better than him and Theo Riddick is a younger, cheaper, better Reggie Bush at this point. He's almost strictly a pass catching back now, and those can be had much younger and healthier than what Reggie is now. Bush is a better receiver out of the backfield than Spiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bush is a better receiver out of the backfield than Spiller. 5x, it is not even close. The problem is they both can not stay on the field. Justin Forsett is the guy who made himself some money this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZ THE JET Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Reggie Bush will be a Chris Johnson situation all over again we should just draft Duke Johnson in the 3rd Rd he a sensational back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes he can. Probably better than spiller or bush at this point. They both suck and Powell is young and had a great season when he was used. He had a few long plays catching the ball. He's able to make guys miss in open field too. Bilal Powell has never had so much as a 40 yard play in the NFL. His career longest reception is 36. Spiller had a 53 yard run last year and a 77 yarder the year before. Bush may be washed up, but he had a 77 yard reception in 2013. Powell certainly has never had a great season. In fact, he has had a single great game and it was in 2013. He has been good and solid, but he is not a gamebreaker. You may not want a boom or bust guy, but the idea that Powell on his 2nd contract is going to suddenly start ripping off 50 yard plays is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 5x, it is not even close. The problem is they both can not stay on the field. Justin Forsett is the guy who made himself some money this year. Forsett was a guy i wanted the Jets to bring in, but Idzik didn't listen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 If he came really cheap yeah but he's gonna looks for as much as he can get. If he signs for less than what he wants then it will be for a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bilal Powell has never had so much as a 40 yard play in the NFL. His career longest reception is 36. Spiller had a 53 yard run last year and a 77 yarder the year before. Bush may be washed up, but he had a 77 yard reception in 2013. Powell certainly has never had a great season. In fact, he has had a single great game and it was in 2013. He has been good and solid, but he is not a gamebreaker. You may not want a boom or bust guy, but the idea that Powell on his 2nd contract is going to suddenly start ripping off 50 yard plays is a joke. He handled about 40% of the carries and ran for about 700 yards. Pretty great considering the circumstances. He goes all-out 100%, will always give that second effort. That 36 yard reception he caught was a 5 yard catch that he turned into 30 more yards. He hasn't been used since 2013. His best game this past season he probably had maybe 4 carries. And to the joke comment, it worked for Ivory, didn't it? Justin Forsett? Spiller and Bush are absolute trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 He handled about 40% of the carries and ran for about 700 yards. Pretty great considering the circumstances. He goes all-out 100%, will always give that second effort. That 36 yard reception he caught was a 5 yard catch that he turned into 30 more yards. He hasn't been used since 2013. His best game this past season he probably had maybe 4 carries. And to the joke comment, it worked for Ivory, didn't it? Justin Forsett? Spiller and Bush are absolute trash. 2013? I did the math (yes, I am just a little gayer now). 36% of the carries. 32% of the yards. How is that great? I don't think Ivory had a great year and he had 37% of the carries and 39% of the yards. I like Powell, but the idea that he is going to be a take it to the house guy is misguided IMO. I think he is a lower level bell cow type. That is why people are so split on him. He can do everything, but nothing great. The one think I will say for him is that he has generally been improving, though Johnson cut his carries in 2014. He was awful in 2011, like afraid to give him the ball awful. It is going to depend on what they all want. Somebody may want to pay Powell to be a starter. I don't think we can/should do that. Spiller or Bush can offer more versatility splitting out, assuming they are not done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 2013? I did the math (yes, I am just a little gayer now). 36% of the carries. 32% of the yards. How is that great? I don't think Ivory had a great year and he had 37% of the carries and 39% of the yards. I like Powell, but the idea that he is going to be a take it to the house guy is misguided IMO. I think he is a lower level bell cow type. That is why people are so split on him. He can do everything, but nothing great. The one think I will say for him is that he has generally been improving, though Johnson cut his carries in 2014. He was awful in 2011, like afraid to give him the ball awful. It is going to depend on what they all want. Somebody may want to pay Powell to be a starter. I don't think we can/should do that. Spiller or Bush can offer more versatility splitting out, assuming they are not done. I never said he's going to be a take it to the house guy, whoever comes here is going to split reps with Ivory. I strongly believe spiller and bush are garbage, and Powell would be a better option. And 2011 was his rookie season, yeah he blew that year but he only played like 3 games. and also yes i agree, there has been improvement every season. He's a good player, and I think he can play great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bush would be a typical Jet signing. A name. Not sure he's completely done, but he isn't far away. Spiller remains a better choice, however, I guess I'd be okay with Bush if Spiller resigns with the Bills. I just fear putting on a Jet uniform will complete Bush's aging process. He looked like every bit of the 29 year old running back he was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekskill68 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It might be time to draft a RB than going the NFL retread route all the time. You get 1-2 years max out of these free agent guys and then you start over again. You get lucky with a 21-22 year old guy and maybe you can have 6-7 years of solid performance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'd rather we sign Player Y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 If we missed on Spiller I would absolutely take a look at Bush. He can still play at a high level. I'm kind of surprised that the Lions would cut him loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bush would be a typical Jet signing. A name. Not sure he's completely done, but he isn't far away. Spiller remains a better choice, however, I guess I'd be okay with Bush if Spiller resigns with the Bills. I just fear putting on a Jet uniform will complete Bush's aging process. He looked like every bit of the 29 year old running back he was last year. We have a New Coach New GM and new Scouting Dept. Nothing typical yet about these guys ....pretty unfair to use that word at this stage .. No ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Difference with Spiller and Bush doesn't end at receiving. If Ivory went down for any extended period, which is always a risk, I'd feel better if the next guy up for 20 touches/game was Spiller than Bush. Spiller's not the model of health but Bush isn't exactly coming off an ironman season himself. Missed 3 games outright and was noticeably limited in a few more (just that we know of). And even averaging a 28 yard catch & run in there, he still had a dramatic drop in his yards/reception last season (6.3). At the same time, Tomlinson looked completely washed up his last year in SD and he was a nice pickup for us for a couple of years. I just think at this stage in their careers Spiller is going to be more explosive and, while it's all talk so far in February, he sounds like a guy who wants to do some damage this season where I could see Bush satisfied with winding down his career while enjoying the city nightlife. Meh, who knows. We're looking for a backup/3rd down back with either one probably. Look at what a player Sproles has been post-San Diego (New Orleans picked him up at age 28 and Philly at age 31). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 We have a New Coach New GM and new Scouting Dept. Nothing typical yet about these guys ....pretty unfair to use that word at this stage .. No ? Not much has changed in 46 years. I'll wait until I've been shown it's changed first. The Jets had different GMs when they signed Art Monk, Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, Steve Atwater, LaDainian Tomlinson, Derek Mason Chris Johnson, and Ed Reed, didn't they? Same Old Jets is not limited to one regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Difference with Spiller and Bush doesn't end at receiving. If Ivory went down for any extended period, which is always a risk, I'd feel better if the next guy up for 20 touches/game was Spiller than Bush. Spiller's not the model of health but Bush isn't exactly coming off an ironman season himself. Missed 3 games outright and was noticeably limited in a few more (just that we know of). And even averaging a 28 yard catch & run in there, he still had a dramatic drop in his yards/reception last season (6.3). At the same time, Tomlinson looked completely washed up his last year in SD and he was a nice pickup for us for a couple of years. I just think at this stage in their careers Spiller is going to be more explosive and, while it's all talk so far in February, he sounds like a guy who wants to do some damage this season where I could see Bush satisfied with winding down his career while enjoying the city nightlife. Meh, who knows. We're looking for a backup/3rd down back with either one probably. Look at what a player Sproles has been post-San Diego (New Orleans picked him up at age 28 and Philly at age 31). It's a very deep Rb class in the draft. Bush teamed up with a north-south back taken in the late rounds could effectively replace Ivory if got injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Not much has changed in 46 years. I'll wait until I've been shown it's changed first. The Jets had different GMs when they signed Art Monk, Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, Steve Atwater, LaDainian Tomlinson, Derek Mason Chris Johnson, and Ed Reed, didn't they? Same Old Jets is not limited to one regime. Obviously Tom sucked he only almost got us to the Super Bowl with a sh-thead quarterback and inept OC. And it's Steve Atwater fault Vinny's Achilles ruptured week 1 of 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Not much has changed in 46 years. I'll wait until I've been shown it's changed first. The Jets had different GMs when they signed Art Monk, Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, Steve Atwater, LaDainian Tomlinson, Derek Mason Chris Johnson, and Ed Reed, didn't they? Same Old Jets is not limited to one regime. Tomlinson was a solid pickup for anyone who didn't expect 1800 yards from scrimmage and a dozen TDs. Started one year and was a solid 3rd down back the next. Noticeably better than it would have been keeping Thomas Jones 1 year too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's a very deep Rb class in the draft. Bush teamed up with a north-south back taken in the late rounds could effectively replace Ivory if got injured. Maybe, maybe not. But if it's such an easy task to draft a RB in the late rounds who could carry the load for a season, surely it's even easier to find a 3rd down back, no? I'm not saying Bush has nothing to offer, or that he isn't capable of having a stellar game here or there, but rather he's not as complete a player as he was anymore. He's always been injury-prone (as much or more than Spiller, anyway), is coming off another injury-riddled season, and at age 29 has some 9000 carries+receptions. He's pretty beat up is all. It's a rough sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Tomlinson was fine. Sadly ended up being our best RB for the years he was here. But he must be mentioned when listing all the players that used the Jets as a retirement home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Any interest? over Spilller? Why do Jets fans want to sign every over-the-hill player that was released by other teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Why do Jets fans want to sign every over-the-hill player that was released by other teams? Because our current roster sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Why do Jets fans want to sign every over-the-hill player that was released by other teams? Because Albert Haynesworth, Chad Johnson, and Brandon Lloyd aren't available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better2bgreenthanblue Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Reggie Bush will be a Chris Johnson situation all over again we should just draft Duke Johnson in the 3rd Rd he a sensational back.. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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