Gastineau Lives Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5742/ben-tate ESPN New York "hears" the Jets are "exploring" free agents Ben Tate and Donald Brown. Odd. The Jets' running back situation is about the only one that appears to be set on the offensive side of the ball, with Chris Ivory an early-down pounder and Bilal Powell working best as a passing-down back. However, we know coach Rex Ryan is a big believer in running the ball down the defense's throat. Tate is the top free-agent back but is extremely injury-prone like Ivory. As much as I like Ivory, I'd love to have a back that is versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 How are Ben Tate's hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 But are they "going hard" after them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5742/ben-tate ESPN New York "hears" the Jets are "exploring" free agents Ben Tate and Donald Brown. Odd. The Jets' running back situation is about the only one that appears to be set on the offensive side of the ball, with Chris Ivory an early-down pounder and Bilal Powell working best as a passing-down back. However, we know coach Rex Ryan is a big believer in running the ball down the defense's throat. Tate is the top free-agent back but is extremely injury-prone like Ivory. As much as I like Ivory, I'd love to have a back that is versatile. Which D-Linemen are we interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 How are Ben Tate's hands? They're supposed to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Sexually exploring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 They're supposed to be good. Good enough for me. Sign the beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 kinda weird. it seems to me all they need is a screen back, and these guys don't really fit that unless it means they are dumping one of the starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 kinda weird. it seems to me all they need is a screen back, and these guys don't really fit that unless it means they are dumping one of the starters Powell is a nice piece but if they see Tate as an upgrade, I wouldn't be surprised or disappointed if they signed Tate and released Powell. Ivory is a guy I'm looking forward to seeing next season if he can stay healthy. Powell is productive but basically feels like JAG to me. Replaceable part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I want to see reports of the jets showing interest in every single quality free agent. I want to see idzik working diligently towards making this team better, looking in every crack and under every rock and at the same time leaving the rest of the nfl clueless as to what idzik will ultimately pull off. same goes for the draft. no more having rex telling draftees that he is their pick. smoke screen, cat & mouse, whatever you want to call it. get every bit of info you possibly can without tipping your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Donald Brown is a solid RB local kid too Red Bank Catholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Briown no, Tate Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I want to see reports of the jets showing interest in every single quality free agent. I want to see idzik working diligently towards making this team better, looking in every crack and under every rock and at the same time leaving the rest of the nfl clueless as to what idzik will ultimately pull off. same goes for the draft. no more having rex telling draftees that he is their pick. smoke screen, cat & mouse, whatever you want to call it. get every bit of info you possibly can without tipping your hand. I also want to see reports where he's visiting prisons checking on former NFL prospects as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 If true, I'd guess this means the Jets are probably considering sending Goodson packing, and at the very least both are much better receivers than Ivory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehFalcon63 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I don't want anyone that will take carries from Ivory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 If true, I'd guess this means the Jets are probably considering sending Goodson packing, and at the very least both are much better receivers than Ivory. If Idzik says, Adios to Sanchez, Holmes, Cromartie, and Goodson, he'd already be leading candidate for GM of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I don't want anyone that will take carries from Ivory. Why? Ivory isn't even the best back on the current roster. He's a two down back and is only solid. He's nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehFalcon63 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Why? Ivory isn't even the best back on the current roster. He's a two down back and is only solid. He's nothing special. I think he can be something special if he stays healthy. I love his juggernaut attitude and his relentless drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Why? Ivory isn't even the best back on the current roster. He's a two down back and is only solid. He's nothing special. Powell isn't even a lock to make the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Powell isn't even a lock to make the roster. Haha. Based on what? Injury prone Ivory and arrested Goodson? Powell is consistent, can play all three downs and blocks well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Haha. Based on what? Injury prone Ivory and arrested Goodson? Powell is consistent, can play all three downs and blocks well. Him not having a role when we bring in a guy who can catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Him not having a role when we bring in a guy who can catch. You can never have too many solid RBs. That's what Powell is and his contract is not expensive. Anyone they bring in via FA will be. If they cut Goodson they should draft a RB for sure, but it won't be at the expense of Powell. You don't create holes on a team that already has a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 You can never have too many solid RBs. That's what Powell is and his contract is not expensive. Anyone they bring in via FA will be. If they cut Goodson they should draft a RB for sure, but it won't be at the expense of Powell. You don't create holes on a team that already has a ton. Off the field issues aside, Goodson's more talented than Powell. I like Powell too as he's a coaches pet type of player....but he's a jag. Doesn't have enough elusiveness to be your 3rd down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 3-headed monster of Tate, Ivory and Powell = never throwing the football again. I'm curious why they'd bother with a FA RB though, unless they do in fact plan to bundle picks for a move up. I'd rather draft a RB with more years of production ahead of him. Tate won't be Tate without Kubiak's zone blocking scheme, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 3-headed monster of Tate, Ivory and Powell = never throwing the football again. I'm curious why they'd bother with a FA RB though, unless they do in fact plan to bundle picks for a move up. I'd rather draft a RB with more years of production ahead of him. Tate won't be Tate without Kubiak's zone blocking scheme, imo. I hate when I have to agree with you, but on this, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Just draft Lache Seastrunk and don't even bother with FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I hate when I have to agree with you, but on this, I do. I'd better re-think my logic then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'd better re-think my logic then. Don't strain yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Don't strain yourself. Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 If true, I'd guess this means the Jets are probably considering sending Goodson packing, and at the very least both are much better receivers than Ivory. Tate would be a huge signing and give our Offense instant credibility once we add a few WR's ... Now whose going to QB this group is the big question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 3-headed monster of Tate, Ivory and Powell = never throwing the football again. I'm curious why they'd bother with a FA RB though, unless they do in fact plan to bundle picks for a move up. I'd rather draft a RB with more years of production ahead of him. Tate won't be Tate without Kubiak's zone blocking scheme, imo. They are going to throw the football APE they are just NOT going to sling it all over the field 60 % of the time like some teams do. I would not mind a 60/40 run first team if we had a QB like a Russell Wilson to pull it off and play mistake free football. A running game and a Great Defense is just as viable as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady slinging the ball all over the field then choking come playoff time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 They are going to throw the football APE they are just NOT going to sling it all over the field 60 % of the time like some teams do. I would not mind a 60/40 run first team if we had a QB like a Russell Wilson to pull it off and play mistake free football. A running game and a Great Defense is just as viable as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady slinging the ball all over the field then choking come playoff time Yeah, I know. It was an exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yeah, I know. It was an exaggeration. I know it was an exaggeration but with that being said you would still probably want to throw the football more or you would not have said that in the first place. Those 3 backs would be awesome IMO and adding a few Possession receivers to the mix would be huge. Screw the speed give me a guy who can move the chains like a Keyshawn any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I know it was an exaggeration but with that being said you would still probably want to throw the football more or you would not have said that in the first place. Those 3 backs would be awesome IMO and adding a few Possession receivers to the mix would be huge. Screw the speed give me a guy who can move the chains like a Keyshawn any day. Nah. I don't care how much we throw the ball, as long as we finally break out of this "our QB has 20+ turnovers a year" funk we've been in since Favre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Wouldn't mind if Tate replaced Goodson, or Powell for that matter. His health conerns me though. Whatever the Jets do, this seems to be the most exciting offseason in a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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