JetNation Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Sometimes NFL rumors are just that…rumors. But when several rumors are being floated simultaneously by different sources, you can’t help but wonder if there is some validity in the claims. There’s no denying that this is pure speculation, but In regards to the Jets rumored targets in free agency, one thing that stands out is that the team is reportedly on the lookout for a running back who can do all of the same things Bilal Powell does. This, as the running back approaches 30, and the team already having added Isaiah Crowell to their backfield. The Jets are definitely interested in Patriots RB Dion Lewis, according to a source. And @ProFootballTalk says the Giants are one of seven teams pursuing him, too. — Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) March 13, 2018 Before coming to terms with the Tennessee Titans, the Jets were said to be very interested in running back Dion Lewis, who, like Powell is a shifty back who can block well and catch the ball out of the backfield. Jets will remain active today. Spencer Long signing is very likely. They are pushing toland Jerick McKinnon and DaQuan Jones as well — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 14, 2018 Now this nugget from Jason La Canfora, who may be blowing smoke for all we know, but claiming the Jets are interested in Vikings free agent running back Jerick McKinnon. Yet another back who does all of the things Powell does well, and this is of course with the Jets having just drafted Elijah McGuire, who has been favorably compared to Powell several times since coming to New York. Powell is a fan favorite who has never really been given a shot to live up to his full potential and he’s been all class from the day he arrived, but as we all know, the NFL is a business, and it looks as if the Jets might be looking to do a bit of business in Powell’s neighborhood. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I believe Powell is gone. The Jets should take Ronald Jones 2 w/ one of our second rounds picks and then cut powell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Can they get something for him in a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKnight83 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I have always been a Powell fan. However, the last two years there have been rumblings and concerns about his durability. He certainly does not figure into the picture two years from now. I can see the interest in replacing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Powell is ordinary. Time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAJet815 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, j4jets said: Powell is ordinary. Time to move on. Exactly. Good news as far as I'm concerned. Draft a back (or two) and lets actually infuse some talent into the offense for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 He's always been a solid contributor -- a jack of all trades master of none. Solid piece but something worth upgrading. If we have a chance to upgrade in the draft we should take it but I don't see any point in moving on from him until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 28 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said: I believe Powell is gone. The Jets should take Ronald Jones 2 w/ one of our second rounds picks and then cut powell. I'd prefer Rashaad Penny with our 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Save some more cap space for mini draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Powell is a good role player. And that's how you build a roster with role players. I hope we re-sign him. I could see him going to NEP and taking on the Lewis role and playing well. Let's hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 this team is flat out stupid, powell has been good for us. Jerrik mackinon and crowell scare no one even if they are competent. A draft loaded with talented backs and once again we ignore the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 11 minutes ago, Beerfish said: this team is flat out stupid, powell has been good for us. Jerrik mackinon and crowell scare no one even if they are competent. A draft loaded with talented backs and once again we ignore the position. The way I see it, Macc probably knows that he might have to trade up to get his QB and surrender one, if not both, of those 2nd rounders. Powell has been an underrated, quality performer for the Jets, but the guy is also going to be 30 years old in October and is headed into the last year of his deal. The Jets may just want to go with more of a youth movement at the position without dedicating a premium pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 If we use one or both of those picks to trad up I am 100% fine with it. If we use those picks on D players and watch as some of these stud backs drift past us I'll me mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 There’s plenty of RBs in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Powell is a fan favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, GKnight83 said: I have always been a Powell fan. However, the last two years there have been rumblings and concerns about his durability. He certainly does not figure into the picture two years from now. I can see the interest in replacing him. My thoughts exactly. Powell was underrated for years around here and always did his job well, but age is never kind to a RB more than any other position. While it's strangely only been within the past 2 years people start talking about Powell supposedly not being given a full opportunity, it's actually been during that time that, whenever he's began to receive a heavier workload, injuries immediately started to pile up along with it. Due to that, he's clearly better served in a committee, and there's nothing wrong with that, but as he gets older (and more expensive), it wouldn't surprise me that the Jets would be looking for his replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, JetNation said: Sometimes NFL rumors are just that…rumors. But when several rumors are being floated simultaneously by different sources, you can’t help but wonder if there is some validity in the claims. There’s no denying that this is pure speculation, but In regards to the Jets rumored targets in free agency, one thing that stands out is that the team is reportedly on the lookout for a running back who can do all of the same things Bilal Powell does. This, as the running back approaches 30, and the team already having added Isaiah Crowell to their backfield. Before coming to terms with the Tennessee Titans, the Jets were said to be very interested in running back Dion Lewis, who, like Powell is a shifty back who can block well and catch the ball out of the backfield. Now this nugget from Jason La Canfora, who may be blowing smoke for all we know, but claiming the Jets are interested in Vikings free agent running back Jerick McKinnon. Yet another back who does all of the things Powell does well, and this is of course with the Jets having just drafted Elijah McGuire, who has been favorably compared to Powell several times since coming to New York. Powell is a fan favorite who has never really been given a shot to live up to his full potential and he’s been all class from the day he arrived, but as we all know, the NFL is a business, and it looks as if the Jets might be looking to do a bit of business in Powell’s neighborhood. Click here to read the full story... i always love when these articles say that this player or that player was never given a shot to live up to potential. what does this mean, anyway? doesn't the player have a responsibility to make sure he does his part? powell played well at times but at the same time he was always nicked up. good guy and all that but he has to stay on the field to reach his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Beerfish said: this team is flat out stupid, powell has been good for us. The replies in this thread are actually embarrassing. He's literally the only player on offense who showed up all year in 2017 3 hours ago, j4jets said: Powell is ordinary. Time to move on. Like look at this ....Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Paradis said: The replies in this thread are actually embarrassing. He's literally the only player on offense who showed up all year in 2017 Like look at this sh*t^^ ....Ridiculous. I loved what Powell brings to the jets, but McKinnon would have been a huge upgrade . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 20 minutes ago, Paradis said: The replies in this thread are actually embarrassing. He's literally the only player on offense who showed up all year in 2017 Like look at this sh*t^^ ....Ridiculous. The idea that Bilal Powell is average and not special is ridiculous? Is that what you are saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Tinstar said: I loved what Powell brings to the jets, but McKinnon would have been a huge upgrade . Huge? No.. I can promise you that no one on this forum is more familiar with the former Georgia Southern RB/QB than myself. Jerick is not a 3-down dynamo and not a natural at the position. He's good, and brings a lot versatility - but he's not some kind of hidden gem. I've watched more McKinnon in MIN than i care to admit. Interesting fact; McKinnon joins his successor Matt Brieda in SF... kind of fun little combo there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Gastineau Lives said: The idea that Bilal Powell is average and not special is ridiculous? Is that what you are saying? No, and if you need to me walk you through the underlying point i was making -- then you're a member of the club i'm calling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, Paradis said: The replies in this thread are actually embarrassing. He's literally the only player on offense who showed up all year in 2017 Like look at this sh*t^^ ....Ridiculous. SMH. He had the most rushing yards of his career last year. 772 yards. Earth shattering! I get the sentimental value attached to him. He’s a good guy as well. But talent wise, he’s nothing more than an average RB turning 30 this year. RB is literally the only skill position you can churn via draft without handing a 2nd contract. It’s where you wanna take your late round swing at yearly and hope to get a guy like Hunt every 3-4 years. Get younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Powell did a great job when Forte as out and I really think he would be an asset if we kept him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, jgb said: Save some more cap space for mini draft? Macc wants to sign Lebron to play TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Philc1 said: Macc wants to sign Lebron to play TE Couldn't be worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, Philc1 said: Macc wants to sign Lebron to play TE You do mean Woody wants to sell tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Beerfish said: this team is flat out stupid, powell has been good for us. Jerrik mackinon and crowell scare no one even if they are competent. A draft loaded with talented backs and once again we ignore the position. And you know this is true based on what? Plus who does Powell scare? Other than whichever team counts on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 33 minutes ago, j4jets said: SMH. He had the most rushing yards of his career last year. 772 yards. Earth shattering! I get the sentimental value attached to him. He’s a good guy as well. But talent wise, he’s nothing more than an average RB turning 30 this year. RB is literally the only skill position you can churn via draft without handing a 2nd contract. It’s where you wanna take your late round swing at yearly and hope to get a guy like Hunt every 3-4 years. Get younger. I get it. Nothing you're saying is untrue... but Powell isn't a throwaway. It's a long season and it's a battle of attrition. Powell's got a part to play -- at least as things stand right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Paradis said: I get it. Nothing you're saying is untrue... but Powell isn't a throwaway. It's a long season and it's a battle of attrition. Powell's got a part to play -- at least as things stand right now. Agreed. A team with so many holes doesn’t need to create another one. Neither Crowell or the never happened McKinnon were clear upgrades. To Forte? Sure. To Powell? Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 58 minutes ago, Paradis said: No, and if you need to me walk you through the underlying point i was making -- then you're a member of the club i'm calling out. Okay, so you quoted someone calling Bilal Powell an average player and called that statement ridiculous and it's my job to find the SUBTEXT? Here's an idea: Flesh out your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Dion Lewis signed with the Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 ESPN just gave the 49ers and (F) in FA for signing Jerrick McKinnon. Hardly seems an upgrade on Powell, his rushing numbers aren't good last two years. $30 mill 4 years deal no thanks.. 2017 Minnesota Vikings 16 1 150 570 3.8 58T 3 51 421 8.3 41 2 3 2 2016 Minnesota Vikings 15 7 159 539 3.4 36 2 43 255 5.9 41 2 -- -- 2015 Minnesota Vikings 16 0 52 271 5.2 68T 2 21 173 8.2 30 1 -- -- 2014 Minnesota Vikings 11 6 113 538 4.8 55 0 27 135 5.0 17 0 -- -- TOTAL 474 1,918 4.0 68 7 142 984 6.9 41 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 So Bilal is in the final year of his contract. He is due to make 4.883 in 2018 including an 883,000 bonus. So if they cut him they will have to pay him almost a mil anyways. I could see a trade but for me he's worth it and I keep him. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/bilal-powell-7845/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Chris Warren III out of Texas in the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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