BornJetsFan1983 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Can we not please? That RB sucks, Fred Jackson beats him out all the time. I dont watch alot of Bills games but in ff no one likes him, lack of touches, TD's etc. Can anyone tell me why we would want to sign this guy? I'm more for the whole, lets just give the rock to Ivory. Let him be a work horse. B. Powell is fine as a number two, but I'm tired of this RB by committee stuff. I hope our new coach brings in the AZ approach of just having one guy come in and tote the rock. Not sure if that is just wishful thinking or not, but Ivory is a beast let him be "The Beast". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Didn't read anything but the title and I agree 1000%. Draft a guy in the 7th round for christ sake. You see all the starters around the league go down, then their no-name backups come right in and pick up where they left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 The Jets need to draft a back who starts right away. Plenty available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Well if no one likes him in fantasy football, that's definitely a good reason not to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The Jets need to draft a back who starts right away. Plenty available. Someone please name me one FA RB who have every done sh** for their new team and lived up to their contract? Bring in a 20 years old rook (chess piece) that you can target on day two in that draft instead of signing these vet pawn 1 dimensional RB. Duke Johnson, RB out of Nebrask and Boise would be a great second day selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 renegotiate Harvin, and run Ivory into the ground. we don't need Spiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 But, but, but... he's elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Duke Johnson. Same thing, only much younger and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Where's Tanny.... Sign him for 10 mil a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Someone please name me one FA RB who have every done sh** for their new team and lived up to their contract? Bring in a 20 years old rook (chess piece) that you can target on day two in that draft instead of signing these vet pawn 1 dimensional RB. Duke Johnson, RB out of Nebrask and Boise would be a great second day selection. The Jets haved refuses to draft high upside backs for whatever reason. It's really not all that difficult. Pending on the secondary improving....getting a young fast 3 down back will instantly improve this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Just like any other player, it just depends on cost. If we got him for a respectable price, it would eliminate a need without precluding us from drafting a RB anyways. He has familiarity with Chan Gailey's system and had a great year for him, albeit over 2 years ago (which can be an eternity for a RB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Someone please name me one FA RB who have every done sh** for their new team and lived up to their contract? Curtis Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Curtis Martin? We traded for Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Curtis Martin? Technically you're correct. We traded for Martin. Signed as an RFA and gave NE picks for tampering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Technically you're correct. Signed as an RFA and gave NE picks for tampering. whoops, you are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 We traded for Martin. "So in February 1998, when Martin hit free agency, Parker's first call was to the Jets." http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=8224339&city=newyork&src=desktop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Curtis Martin? Guys like Curtis Martin, Corey Dillion and Lynch were all traded. I think we gave up a 1st rounder and some for Martin. But my point is in order to get a good running back you have to do so by the draft and not FA. Look at all the good and elite backs. They've all gotten paid which makes me wonder what the hell are they talking about when they insist the RB market is declining. Foster, McCoy, Charles, Peterson, Forte, Lynch, Gore and every other corner stone RB got paid during their rookie contracts. But back to my point, we have to use a second day draft pick on a RB. Your chances on using a pick on a 4th rounder and beyond scream a situation back. As for finding a number one back in FA forget about it. Best case is you find a solid number two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Spiller would be an awesome compliment to ivory. He had elite speed, something this offense has seen in years. If u can get him at a reasonable price u do it in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Spiller would be an awesome compliment to ivory. He had elite speed, something this offense has seen in years. If u can get him at a reasonable price u do it in a heartbeat. Yeah, I mean sure, nobody wants to overpay for a complimentary back but outright screaming you don't want him is a bit extreme. Would love Spiller on the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Um, you sign him because everything being written says Chan likes to run a wide open offense. Forget running the ball up the middle over and over. Those days are over. You need a fast rb that can catch and work in space. Spillers best year was in Chans offense, that why you sign him if price is not stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The Jets need to draft a back who starts right away. Plenty available. Melvin Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 There's a reason successful RB's get knocked out and their replacements are just as successful or close to it. It's the same offensive line. Improve the Oline and watch Ivory, Powell and whoever improve their numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sure, let's ignore that spiller had the best year of his career under Gailey. Or that we need any resemblance of a playmaker on offense. Or that he will come dirt cheap. Anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Melvin Gordon That dude is suppose to go in the 1st. However it seems like these Wisconsin RBs do this every year with their dominate O-Line. Sure, let's ignore that spiller had the best year of his career under Gailey. Or that we need any resemblance of a playmaker on offense. Or that he will come dirt cheap. Anything else? Lets also no forget how dependable he is to stay healthy during the course of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoeword Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Spiller's only problem is staying on the field - he gets nicked up. But when he's on the field, the guy is pretty amazing. He really can take it to the house on every touch. We are not talking about Chris Johnson at the end of his career, we're talking about Reggie Bush, but better when healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The Jets can pound the rock. The OL has no issues with that. Itis the rock at QB that is holding them back. Hopefully that changes one way or another. Hard to win in this league with only one or two games of decent NFL QB play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Spiller's only problem is staying on the field - he gets nicked up. But when he's on the field, the guy is pretty amazing. He really can take it to the house on every touch. We are not talking about Chris Johnson at the end of his career, we're talking about Reggie Bush, but better when healthy. Spiller is not Reggie Bush, the next time you see Spiller picking up a blitz will be the first time. Bush is solid in pass protect and can run between the tackles. Both of which Spiller does not do. Ivory is a very good back but also lacks pass protection skills. It is ok to have one guy back there that can't/won't pick up a LB, but you can't have two. A guy like Vereen (who also is not the most durable guy) can catch, pass block and run a little, not as good of a runner as Spiller but not a detriment either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaxor5 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Why do people want to burn a draft pick on a RB? Have you guys noticed that good Guards and Tackles almost never reach free agency...we need to save late round picks to develop the Aboushi's and Dozier's of the world. If you have a chance to only spend like 3.5 mil and upgrade a position...you do it, especially when you have almost 50mil in cap space. Save the draft picks for the valuable positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFavoriteMartin28 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 If we take an rb in 7th round im okay with it id rather not worry about drafting a rb this year because we have so many more positions that need a lot more help than at rb...I mean I wouldn't hate picking up Ray Rice if he ends up going on discount because of his "situation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Someone please name me one FA RB who have every done sh** for their new team and lived up to their contract? Bring in a 20 years old rook (chess piece) that you can target on day two in that draft instead of signing these vet pawn 1 dimensional RB. Duke Johnson, RB out of Nebrask and Boise would be a great second day selection. Im a Cane season ticket holder, Duke Johnson is a stud, all time leading rusher in UM history, but Im a little concerned with his size going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Spiller is going to cost peanuts. He had a career year under Gailey. Would be an excellent complement to Ivory. Both can get nicked up and are explosive backs but are better off in a timeshare. Spiller's a little faster, a bit more shifty, and has great hands out of the backfield. This team is rebuilding, and shelf life of RB's is short. By the time this team is actually competitive, any back they draft early may have lost a step. And two backs are needed on the roster anyway given Johnson and Powell are probably out the door soon. There's no need that they can't sign a guy like Spiller and bring in a late round/UDFA as third back and special teamer. I don't think anybody wants to sign Spiller to a 4 year, $16 million deal. But if you can get him for like 2/$6, which I'd guess is pretty realistic given his production and injury history, I think it's silly to say you don't want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 That dude is suppose to go in the 1st. However it seems like these Wisconsin RBs do this every year with their dominate O-Line. Lets also no forget how dependable he is to stay healthy during the course of the year. That's a myth Until last year he played in at least 14 games in all of his 4 nfl seasons (14,16,16,15) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 No thanks to Spiller. He can't stay healthy, and he's getting up there in age. Running back is a position you draft, run into the ground, and move on before the inevitable decline begins. Low mileage is what matters most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 No thanks to Spiller. He can't stay healthy, and he's getting up there in age. Running back is a position you draft, run into the ground, and move on before the inevitable decline begins. Low mileage is what matters most. Curtis, Jones, and LT say hi. And Sproles just giggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Someone please name me one FA RB who have every done sh** for their new team and lived up to their contract? Bring in a 20 years old rook (chess piece) that you can target on day two in that draft instead of signing these vet pawn 1 dimensional RB. Duke Johnson, RB out of Nebrask and Boise would be a great second day selection. You guys can't remember Michael Turner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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