kmnj Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 read a few times today jets and fins are in the market for forte-I would LOVE forte on the jets and would be a great addition make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'll never understand why the Fins didn't just keep Miller. Younger and about the equivalent of Forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Would love to have Forte but seeing what Ivory got from Jacksonville, I can't imagine what we can offer him that others wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, prime21 said: Would love to have Forte but seeing what Ivory got from Jacksonville, I can't imagine what we can offer him that others wont. some teams overpay... doesn't mean others will or have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 We do not need a 30 year old RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 10 minutes ago, FidelioJet said: We do not need a 30 year old RB. He still has some juice left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 These old ass running backs are getting paid WAY too much! E. Elliot is looking better and better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, JetBlue said: These old ass running backs are getting paid WAY too much! E. Elliot is looking better and better.... He won't be there by 20. His draft stock is rising as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 He won't be there by 20. His draft stock is rising as we speak. We should stop speaking. Sent from my VS930 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: He won't be there by 20. His draft stock is rising as we speak. Okay then we draft another top back within the the first 4 rounds and call it day. I am definitely not looking to break the bank on any over the hill running backs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, sourceworx said: Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... +1 True but just for the back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 10 minutes ago, sourceworx said: Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... What makes you think Forte is going to get a "big pay day"? If he demands a 6 or 7 million dollar deal then we can't afford him anyway. If he is willing to settle for something in the 2-3 million a year range, why not? He hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. His yards per carry/catch were along the lines of his career averages. And in 13 games, splitting time with Langford, he did what most Jets RBs couldn't do in a full season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 1 minute ago, JoJoTownsell1 said: What makes you think Forte is going to get a "big pay day"? If he demands a 6 or 7 million dollar deal then we can't afford him anyway. If he is willing to settle for something in the 2-3 million a year range, why not? He hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. His yards per carry/catch were along the lines of his career averages. And in 13 games, splitting time with Langford, he did what most Jets RBs couldn't do in a full season. $2-3 million? When the inferior Ivory gets $6.5? Not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 16 minutes ago, sourceworx said: Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... He's still a very valuable asset as a pass catcher, especially if we have to start a weak armed QB with accuracy issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, JoJoTownsell1 said: What makes you think Forte is going to get a "big pay day"? If he demands a 6 or 7 million dollar deal then we can't afford him anyway. If he is willing to settle for something in the 2-3 million a year range, why not? He hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. His yards per carry/catch were along the lines of his career averages. And in 13 games, splitting time with Langford, he did what most Jets RBs couldn't do in a full season. Ivory got $6 million. You're naive if you think Forte wants less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 forte is about done. waste of money. powell will give better production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsamuel84 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I agree that we have to draft a RB but that's risky, bringing in a guy like Forte could be a good insurance policy at the right price of course. While RB is probably one of the easier positions for draft picks to make an immediate impact it's still risky and with Powell's injury history it would make sense to bring in a veteran guy at the right price. Forte was having a good year until he got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 58 minutes ago, FidelioJet said: We do not need a 30 year old RB. You have to look at Forte as more of a WR. He'll catch 60 balls in this offense, making us much, much better on 3rd down. Early-down work will go to a different RB. We're a 2 RB system, and I hope this year we have better fits in both roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, sourceworx said: Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... I am normally lock-step with this point of view... and could be horribly wrong this time... but I don't agree with Forte. I think he's got plenty left in his receiving role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, neckdemon said: forte is about done. waste of money. powell will give better production While I don't disagree that I'd rather have Powell than Forte to match with a middle round draft pick, thinking Forte is "about done" is kind of silly. Still some tread on those tires and will likely latch on to a team that can use him effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 43 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: While I don't disagree that I'd rather have Powell than Forte to match with a middle round draft pick, thinking Forte is "about done" is kind of silly. Still some tread on those tires and will likely latch on to a team that can use him effectively. idk. since we are signing him i guess i'll have to hope im wrong. no way he is an every down type anymore thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 1 hour ago, sourceworx said: Ivory got $6 million. You're naive if you think Forte wants less than that. Now who's naive? Ed Werder ✔@Edwerderespn Believe #Jets signed Matt Forte for approx $2M less than Chris Ivory leaving for in JAX and Todd Bowles gets better pass game contributor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 2 hours ago, sourceworx said: Giving 30 year-old running backs their last big pay day always works out well...... Forte is not a prototypical RB. Being 30 for him does not mean the same thing as a prototypical RB. IMO, he has 3-5 good years in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjets Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Good signing that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Forte replaces Ivory and Powell in one fell swoop and cashes only one paycheck per month. The time is right to draft a primo RB early and that's exactly what they will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 3 hours ago, JetBlue said: These old ass running backs are getting paid WAY too much! E. Elliot is looking better and better.... We have done well with old running backs. Thomas Jones and LT. Forte brings something big to the table. Ivory could only run downhill and didn't have a second gear..until this season. Forte can run the ball and catch it. With Chan's system, Forte became a serious threat. Forte > Ivory > Bilal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just now, Il Mostro said: Forte replaces Ivory and Powell in one fell swoop and cashes only one paycheck per month. The time is right to draft a RB early and hat's what they will do. Precisely. Well said sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, hawk said: Forte is not a prototypical RB. Being 30 for him does not mean the same thing as a prototypical RB. IMO, he has 3-5 good years in him. He's more durable than Powell and ivory are as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Forte, Powell and a draft pick could make for a nice backfield if they sort out the oline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 3 hours ago, pointman said: We have done well with old running backs. Thomas Jones and LT. Forte brings something big to the table. Ivory could only run downhill and didn't have a second gear..until this season. Forte can run the ball and catch it. With Chan's system, Forte became a serious threat. Forte > Ivory > Bilal Fair enough as long as it was a reasonable sum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, JetBlue said: Fair enough as long as it was a reasonable sum... It was less than one trick Ivory. Forte had a combined 7, 10, 12 td's last three seasons. Forte > Ivory. And cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 2 hours ago, pointman said: It was less than one trick Ivory. Forte had a combined 7, 10, 12 td's last three seasons. Forte > Ivory. And cheaper. It's more than that. Now we can cross off another "we MUST draft the ___ position" in the first 2 rounds. If value is there, grab it. If not, it's not an emergency anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 12 hours ago, Il Mostro said: Forte replaces Ivory and Powell in one fell swoop and cashes only one paycheck per month. The time is right to draft a primo RB early and that's exactly what they will do. How early is early? I would hate to draft a RB in the 1st round (prob not even in the 2nd round). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 seriously Forte is a good player but a waste of $$ by jets. team would be better served drafting a RB in 3rd rd. Team needs a franchise QB, forte will just allow jets to win enuff games to bow out of 2017 draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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