JetNation Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 By Glenn Naughton With only one under-utilized veteran running back on the roster, the Jets apparently felt the need to add another in former Buffalo Bill, New Orleans Saint and Seattle Seahawk, CJ Spiller. Jets to release Knile Davis, sign C.J. Spiller, sources confirm: https://t.co/4mFQTXMdR1 — Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) November 1, 2016 Just hours earlier, the Jets had claimed running back Knile Davis who was then let go before he finished packing his bags. In 2 games with the Seahawks, Spiller picked up just 3 carries for 9 yards to go along with 5 receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown against the Jets at MetLife Stadium earlier this season. In a perfect world, Spiller would contribute as a return man on special teams, but according to pro football reference, he hasn’t returned a punt since 2011 and has only returned 19 kicks over the past three seasons. Spiller played his best football under Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey in Buffalo back in 2012 when he rushed for over 1,200 yards. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 49 minutes ago, JetNation said: Spiller played his best football under Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey in Buffalo back in 2012 when he rushed for over 1,200 yards. So we're getting the band back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 31 minutes ago, LIJetsFan said: So we're getting the band back together. Pretty much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 What this team need is more long in the tooth vets! but seriously, Gailey is one of the best OC's we're had in a long time. Admittedly the bar wasn't set all the high for him. None the less bring his retreads in, like Fitz and now Spiller, I'm all for ending his tenure here. This is a young man's game. I don't mind an ancient coach but please, give me some young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 If someone could teach Davis to hold onto the football, he would be the better option . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hip Hip Hurray. We signed SPILLER 8 years too late Just End the Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalscience Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 This town needs an enema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 51 minutes ago, naturalscience said: This town needs an enema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 "Hello Vinny? It's your Uncle Bingo - Time to pay the check" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 hours ago, Tinstar said: If someone could teach Davis to hold onto the football, he would be the better option . Umm, no. Packs have WRs playing RB yet they cut Davis. He's useless even when you have no RB on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 this guy is bouncing around the league like a pinball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Weren't lots of guys on this site going nuts about a month ago when Spiller signed with Seattle and then scored in the game against us? The usual'' Macc is clueless; a great team like Seattle signs Spiller and we sit by and watch. Etc, etc." Now, we sign him and it's a terrible move. This place is the best comedy you can find anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 We love has been Running Backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 We have Powell, who is quick, can catch out of the backfield, who is averaging 4 carries a game or some crap. Why bring in this old dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 So why complaining. They probably need depth with all of the injuries and the guy has an NFL resume. He probably just couldn't fit in to the Rb rotation with Seattle. They did dress Pope the other day so they might think Spiller is a better choice than him. I expect if they cut Pope they could PS him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 RB depth as soon as Robinson went down this should have been addressed Macc obviously doesn't get it so now we pick off the scrap heap 8 games into the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hard to be critical. It gives us another back to run, and we rely on the run with Fitz at the helm. Lets hope he has something left to contribute. Personally I blow up the RB position next year, and revamp the whole spot, so what happens this year (IMO) is just this year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Think there is a new jets saying "well if you can't draft em, claim em" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, chirorob said: We have Powell, who is quick, can catch out of the backfield, who is averaging 4 carries a game or some crap. Why bring in this old dude? KR and depth essentially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: RB depth as soon as Robinson went down this should have been addressed Macc obviously doesn't get it so now we pick off the scrap heap 8 games into the season. Robinson got hurt in game 4 of the preseason. Scrap heap then, Scrap heap now. Again, doesnt it seem that people want to hate Maccagnan and want to hate Bowles (who I will admit has provided ammunition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Robinson got hurt in game 4 of the preseason. Scrap heap then, Scrap heap now. Again, doesnt it seem that people want to hate Maccagnan and want to hate Bowles (who I will admit has provided ammunition) The scrap heap was better then in the pre season than it is now game 8. If the shoe fits we are 3-5 with that comes criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: The scrap heap was better then in the pre season than it is now game 8. If the shoe fits we are 3-5 with that comes criticism. There is no such thing as a better scrap heap. "Polish a turd, it's a still a turd" I fully accept that they are 3-5. They have also played a very tough schedule and have suffered a lot of big injuries. If people are going to put last year on the easier schedule, why wouldnt they put this year on the harder schedule? That makes logical sense to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, UnitedWhofans said: There is no such thing as a better scrap heap. "Polish a turd, it's a still a turd" I fully accept that they are 3-5. They have also played a very tough schedule and have suffered a lot of big injuries. If people are going to put last year on the easier schedule, why wouldnt they put this year on the harder schedule? That makes logical sense to me A 3-5 record with a close game against an 0-7 team is time for concern. Do we see improvements or do we see the schedule is getting easier so we are winning, We should have beat Cincinnati and Seattle very winnable games. Games where Fitz threw 3 and 6 INTs hard to win. Thats my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: A 3-5 record with a close game against an 0-7 team is time for concern. Do we see improvements or do we see the schedule is getting easier so we are winning, We should have beat Cincinnati and Seattle very winnable games. Games where Fitz threw 3 and 6 INTs hard to win. Thats my opinion. Cincy yes. Seattle, ehhhhhh, I thought they would if they were fully healthy. That was the week we lost Decker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: Cincy yes. Seattle, ehhhhhh, I thought they would if they were fully healthy. That was the week we lost Decker Losing Decker is huge but werent we told WR depth was a strong point going into this season. Next man up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Losing Decker is huge but werent we told WR depth was a strong point going into this season. Next man up. No. What he knew is that we have young promise behind the current three. But with rookies you have growing pains. It also doens't help that the QB tries to force feed passes to one guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 hours ago, chirorob said: We have Powell, who is quick, can catch out of the backfield, who is averaging 4 carries a game or some crap. Why bring in this old dude? Wasn't Spiller a rookie like 6 years ago? Maybe I'm wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 It seems we are kicking the tires on retread RB's trying to find that elusive quick runner who will leap tall buildings in a single bound. RB depth is an obvious issue and it seems they are trying to fix it. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, UpstateJetsGuru said: Wasn't Spiller a rookie like 6 years ago? Maybe I'm wrong... He's ancient, wonder he can still walk. He's 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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