joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Eagles will listen to trade offers for DeMarco Murray. Trading Murray won't be easy given his exorbitant salary (he carries a $7 million base salary for 2016), but that won't stop the Eagles from trying. Murray remains unhappy in Philadelphia and reportedly still has "an affinity" for Dallas. Murray's rushing total last year was his lowest since 2012. Ryan Mathews would take over as the lead back if the Eagles are able to swing a trade for Murray this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 hmm.. what would i give up for a 28 yo running back who rushed for 700 yards last year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, CTM said: hmm.. what would i give up for a 28 yo running back who rushed for 700 yards last year.. Murray had 193 attempts in 15 games and still managed 700 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: Murray was injured and benched thanks to Chip Kelly surprised he managed 700 yards. that's true, he did average a stellar 3.6 YPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just now, CTM said: that's true, he did average a stellar 3.6 YPC 193 attempts very low for Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: 193 attempts very low for Murray Most 28 yo running backs get better with more carries. Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just now, CTM said: Most 28 yo running backs get better with more carries. Good point Murray was a beast in Dallas but I guess you like Ridley better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: Murray was a beast in Dallas but I guess you like Ridley better. How about we take Dallas' Oline and then Klacko could run for 3.6 YPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Currently Ivory and Powell are free agents as I posted the Eagles will listen to offers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Give the Jets the Eagles 2nd rounder, and then maybe I'd consider taking Murray off their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 If Murray was a free agent and we could get him for peanuts, PERFECT. But we aren't trading for him and we aren't assuming that inflated contract. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 44 minutes ago, CTM said: hmm.. what would i give up for a 28 yo running back who rushed for 700 yards last year.. I would say a 2nd rounder should do the trick. Give us Murray and a 2nd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Lupz27 said: Give the Jets the Eagles 2nd rounder, and then maybe I'd consider taking Murray off their hands. 1 hour ago, Maxman said: I would say a 2nd rounder should do the trick. Give us Murray and a 2nd rounder. The Ol' Thomas Jones 2007 Reach Around, eh? Sounds like a reasonably HEDGED trade that has upside for both teams. I'd be willing to bite if it were congruent to what Tanny pulled off in 2007: If you are trying to figure out the Thomas Jones trade, it's pretty simple. The Bears moved up 26 spots in the second round, getting a Jets pick at No. 37. That's a prime position to get a borderline rookie starter or a quality prospect, writes John Clayton. . . Filling their need for a No. 1 ball carrier, the Jets agreed to a trade with the NFC champion Chicago Bears that landed them Thomas Jones and the 63rd overall pick in the upcoming draft in exchange for the 37th overall pick . . . Despite his age, . . he shared the workload early in his career. So, wear and tear isn't a concern to the Jets. . . . Jones agreed to a $20 million, four-year contract with the Jets, $12 million of which is guaranteed. Jones will be paid $13.1 million in the first two years of the deal. . . .I'll be 29 years old this year, but I haven't had a lot of carries for a 29-year-old back and I'm a workout warrior." Link. If Jets were to SWAP our 2nd rounder (#51) for their 3rd(#77 -initially wanted their 2nd, but LA has Philly's #43) and be willing to absorb the salary (that's the MAJOR caveat IMO) and they throw in another Late Round pick to sweeten the pot it's worth the Short Term gamble; that said, STILL need to DRAFT a RB. SJS'Tyler Ervin PLEASE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 2 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Murray had 193 attempts in 15 games and still managed 700 yards His durability has been in question his entire career, until he had a breakout season in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Two years removed from a 400 touch season, high price tag, questionable durability? Maybe for a 7th rounder at a significantly reduced salary. In other words...not gonna' happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 21 minutes ago, AFJF said: Two years removed from a 400 touch season, high price tag, questionable durability? All valid points, but if he restructures (plausible if he's that miserable in Philly and truly wants out) and that permits us to dedicate/focus the remainder of draft on OL depth, a late-round scatback (Tyler Ervin PLEASE!), and Defensive depth then he's worth the 2-3 year rental until he breaks down acquiescing for the next young RB (drafted in '16 or as @JiF states better crop in '17) to take over. Thomas Jones scenario redux. Remember, Fitzy & the passing game was MAINLY effective because Defenses were focused/concerned about Ivory busting into the 2nd level and STEAMROLLING DBs. If we lose Ivory, the Jets NEED an effective RB BRUISER to keep opposing defenses humble and prevent them from jumping Fitzy's pop-gun quick outs & slants in ChanChan's NFL spread offense. FWIW since the offense needs synergy as one facet alleviates pressure off the other: I like OTs Spriggs and Conklin more than Decker. RBs Elliot or Henry are worth our 2nd. I LOVE QB HOGAN as an apprentice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We arnt giving anything for Murray. The guy fell of the running back cliff, Blair Thomas would have looked good running behind that Dallas Oline. It's a no Draft Zeke at 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 crickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 6 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Murray was a beast in Dallas but I guess you like Ridley better. Man, you have a fetish for other teams' garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I would be very intrigued for DeMarco Murray. I blame the way the Eagles used him last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 ZERO interest. Too much wear and does not fit our offense. Fast pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 this trashing of demarco murray is a thousand times more confusing then the trashing for kaepernick. murray was severely misused last year by Philly, and still had 700+ yards. he's a much better RB then Ivory, at least Murray can catch the ball out of the backfield. as for his durability concerns, we had the same wonder with Ivory. seems that ivory worked out pretty well for us the past 2 seasons. and how does he not fit into the offense? Ivory was given 247 carries last season. i'd be confident to say that with that amount of carries Murray would have much better production then Ivory. all this being said, i think he's a great talent but his price is too high and would imagine philly would have a decent price tag on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, heymangold said: this trashing of demarco murray is a thousand times more confusing then the trashing for kaepernick. murray was severely misused last year by Philly, and still had 700+ yards. he's a much better RB then Ivory, at least Murray can catch the ball out of the backfield. as for his durability concerns, we had the same wonder with Ivory. seems that ivory worked out pretty well for us the past 2 seasons. and how does he not fit into the offense? Ivory was given 247 carries last season. i'd be confident to say that with that amount of carries Murray would have much better production then Ivory. all this being said, i think he's a great talent but his price is too high and would imagine philly would have a decent price tag on him. I agree 100% with you. When I saw the Eagles were entertaining offers, it intrigued me very much. He could be the play maker in this offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 9 hours ago, CTM said: that's true, he did average a stellar 3.6 YPC Not as good as Cumar's 3.5 in 98 pass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hopefully Ridley can resurrect his career here and be a feature RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The only solution to salvage this season is to trade for DeMarco Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 55 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Hopefully Ridley can resurrect his career here and be a feature RB. I hadn't realized our only options were Ridley or Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, CTM said: I hadn't realized our only options were Ridley or Murray Ridley is the only RB on the roster as we speak. I thought we were in the market to upgrade the position. What was I thinking sign Fitzpatrick and that fixes everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: Ridley is the only RB on the roster as we speak. I thought we were in the market to upgrade the position. What was I thinking sign Fitzpatrick and that fixes everything. I hear the Broncos are listening to offers for Peyton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 joewilly12 has the highest post:QED ratio of anyone here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 11 minutes ago, CTM said: I hear the Broncos are listening to offers for Peyton Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 7 hours ago, Gas2No99 said: All valid points, but if he restructures (plausible if he's that miserable in Philly and truly wants out) and that permits us to dedicate/focus the remainder of draft on OL depth, a late-round scatback (Tyler Ervin PLEASE!), and Defensive depth then he's worth the 2-3 year rental until he breaks down acquiescing for the next young RB (drafted in '16 or as @JiF states better crop in '17) to take over. Thomas Jones scenario redux. Remember, Fitzy & the passing game was MAINLY effective because Defenses were focused/concerned about Ivory busting into the 2nd level and STEAMROLLING DBs. If we lose Ivory, the Jets NEED an effective RB BRUISER to keep opposing defenses humble and prevent them from jumping Fitzy's pop-gun quick outs & slants in ChanChan's NFL spread offense. FWIW since the offense needs synergy as one facet alleviates pressure off the other: I like OTs Spriggs and Conklin more than Decker. RBs Elliot or Henry are worth our 2nd. I LOVE QB HOGAN as an apprentice The 400 touches is what makes me think he's not worth it. Every great back I can recall that had a 400 touch season falls off a cliff after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 RB is a young mans position. pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: Ridley is the only RB on the roster as we speak. I thought we were in the market to upgrade the position. What was I thinking sign Fitzpatrick and that fixes everything. Ridley is a free agent. Zac Stacy is the only running back (except Dri Archer now I suppose) on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 minute ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Ridley is a free agent. Zac Stacy is the only running back (except Dri Archer now I suppose) on the roster. Yes you are correct heres the list of NY Jets free agents http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/new-york-jets/ I would like Ridley back feel as if he has something to prove after his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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