Jets have re-signed Bilal Powell, and signing ex-Saint Khiry Robinson

[Morrissey]

 

[prime21]

GREAT!

[pointman]

Good. RB done. Lets get us a QB and a LB.

[jmat321]

excellent

[Bruce Harper]

Nice.  I think the Pats were interested.

[Sully28]

Confused at this signing. Thought Forte would mean Powell would be gone. I prefer Powell, but aren't they basically the same player? I liked the idea of partnering Forte with a Henry or Zeke if they were available. 

[The Crusher]

Good move. 

[KRL]

Forte, Powell and a draft pick is a fantastic upgrade to our RB corps

[SAR I]

Whew, we needed that.  Sanchez will have multiple backfield dump-off options, something he hasn't had since 2010.

SAR I

[Villain The Foe]

Good decision. Hopefully we draft Kenneth Dixon as well. 

[32EBoozer]

Just now, Sully28 said:

Confused at this signing. Thought Forte would mean Powell would be gone. I prefer Powell, but aren't they basically the same player? I liked the idea of partnering Forte with a Henry or Zeke if they were available. 

If they are BAP when Jets pick they will be.

 

[NYJ37/12]

awesome. still a little pissed at him though for the Bills no show game on a bad ankle.

[32EBoozer]

1 minute ago, KRL said:

Forte, Powell and a draft pick is a fantastic upgrade to our RB corps

A power back would be my choice.

Henry perhaps?? Don't know of any others

[Augustiniak]

1 minute ago, SAR I said:

Whew, we needed that.  Sanchez will have multiple backfield dump-off options, something he hasn't had since 2010.

SAR I

great post.

[Morrissey]

Still think we draft a RB day 2 early. Particularly someone with power on the goal line. Forte is one of the worst goal line RB in the league. Unless we think Zac Stacy is that guy.

[carlito1171]

Forte, Powell.....draft a mid rounder and we're good to go! 

[pointman]

3 minutes ago, Sully28 said:

Confused at this signing. Thought Forte would mean Powell would be gone. I prefer Powell, but aren't they basically the same player? I liked the idea of partnering Forte with a Henry or Zeke if they were available. 

You need more than one rb in this nfl. And Bilal is no Forte.

[King P]

Nice. Guessing we'll draft a back in the later rounds now.

Next year's RB draft class will be much better anyways

[Mike135]

Nice!

[Beerfish]

Good, will wait for the contract cost before I do hand stands though.

[NJ]

Powell and Forte will be a great tandem. Plus they're 5 star individuals. Great insurance if we get stuck and are backs to the wall with an azzwipe like Smith at QB.

They can bring class to the rest of the O.

[Morrissey]

6 minutes ago, Sully28 said:

Confused at this signing. Thought Forte would mean Powell would be gone. I prefer Powell, but aren't they basically the same player? I liked the idea of partnering Forte with a Henry or Zeke if they were available. 

Not really, Powell isn't close to Forte'S talent, but he  is a much better pass protector.

[JetPotato]

3 minutes ago, Sully28 said:

Confused at this signing. Thought Forte would mean Powell would be gone. I prefer Powell, but aren't they basically the same player? I liked the idea of partnering Forte with a Henry or Zeke if they were available. 

The fact that they're similar players that can catch the ball out of the backfield is kind of the point.

I loved Ivory. But his presence back there versus Powell's on any given down gave the defense less to think about. They could assume a much higher probability of run. Now, all options are on the table on every single down.

[peekskill68]

Good move.  Protects Forte and gives us a very flexible backfield

[#90]

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can here Ray Lucas saying his name:)

[carlito1171]

Can't forget we'll be bringing in the speedster Dri Archer to TC we signed him to a futures deal I believe a couple months back

[Mainejet]

If the Jets actually get Fitz to resign at a reasonable amount of money, he's going to also need short passing options. Fitz is not a long ball artist and just about everyone knows it. Fitz was horrible in Buffalo because he didn't have any short passing options. Signing Bilal Powell is huge for Fitz and his success.

[SAR I]

4 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

great post.

We're gonna have a good time tonight.  Celebrate.  It's all right.

SAR I

[Spoot-Face]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000594921/Jets-Ryan-Fitzpatrick-finds-Bilal-Powell-for-25-yard-TD

[Sully28]

5 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said:

If they are BAP when Jets pick they will be.

 

Right, obviously RB isn't a need once you sign a Forte. I like signing Powell, gives us depth and a replacement if Forte goes down, but I would've liked to just resign Powell.

[Morrissey]

Powell was flat out better than Ivory in the 2nd half. His injury might of cost us a playoff spot. Guy needs to stay healthy.

[CanadienJetsFan]

7 minutes ago, SAR I said:

Whew, we needed that.  Sanchez will have multiple backfield dump-off options, something he hasn't had since 2010.

SAR I

Sanchez...I almost wet my pants.

[House Jet]

Anyone know how much and how long?

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[Rangers9]

I thought we would lose him. Good move by Mac. 👍

[CanadienJetsFan]

3 minutes ago, Mainejet said:

If the Jets actually get Fitz to resign at a reasonable amount of money, he's going to also need short passing options. Fitz is not a long ball artist and just about everyone knows it. Fitz was horrible in Buffalo because he didn't have any short passing options. Signing Bilal Powell is huge for Fitz and his success.

Let's hope that Fitz agrees.