kelly Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Jets Early Free-Agent Buzz Written by: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I just cannot see Ahman Green even being signed as a stop gap..too many miles on the tires, injuries and fumbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sperm Edwards Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Why would he even suggest (if we signed him) that Bowens would be a DE? He knows better than that. If we're going to wait out Turner for a year, we could do worse than Chris Brown if he's cheap enough. Sure, we could do better. But we could do worse. He has talent, unlike Houston, who has neither much power, speed, nor ability to find a hole unless it's right in front of him. Brown's just brittle (which Houston is anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Why would he even suggest (if we signed him) that Bowens would be a DE? He knows better than that. If we're going to wait out Turner for a year, we could do worse than Chris Brown if he's cheap enough. Sure, we could do better. But we could do worse. He has talent, unlike Houston, who has neither much power, speed, nor ability to find a hole unless it's right in front of him. Brown's just brittle (which Houston is anyway). The jets are going NOWHERE next year if Chris Brown is the starting RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Awesome. So, basically, we are going to bring in a bunch of ****. Maybe I was wrong. Chad Pennington IS the right QB for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Running back shared duties is the way to go unless you have a real all star so getting someone to share the running back position is not a surprise or shock to me. Green I would not think the Jets are really interested in because of salary and injury history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Running back shared duties is the way to go unless you have a real all star so getting someone to share the running back position is not a surprise or shock to me. Green I would not think the Jets are really interested in because of salary and injury history. If the choice is between Green and Brown I'd much rather take Green. At least there was a time when he was a good player. Brown is just crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 If the choice is between Green and Brown I'd much rather take Green. At least there was a time when he was a good player. Brown is just crap. He's also 4 years older then Chris Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 He's also 4 years older then Chris Brown. The point is that they both are pretty worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The point is that they both are pretty worthless. Oh I agree. But Brown is worth 2 pennies Ahman right now is worth 1... Wheres my rep michael? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Chris Brown (if he can stay healthy) is actually a good affordable option. He had a great year in 2004 getting over 1000 yards on 220 carries. In 2005 the Titans flat out sucked and he still got like 800 yards. He is worth a look for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 If Chris Brown can stay healthy he is rediculous - but that is a big if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Will anyone feel comfortable if our running backs are Chris Brown and Leon Washington heading into the season? Chris Brown is the Kerry Wood of running backs. He makes Fred Taylor look like Cal Ripken Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 When healthy, Brown is hardly "crap" if you've watched him play. Ahman Green is a lot more talented, but he's also a lot older and a lot more expensive. You don't bust your nut on a stop-gap player. I mean, who do you really want, and don't say "Adrian Peterson." Within the scope of reality, who do you want that won't cost a 1st & a 3rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 When healthy, Brown is hardly "crap" if you've watched him play. Ahman Green is a lot more talented, but he's also a lot older and a lot more expensive. You don't bust your nut on a stop-gap player. I mean, who do you really want, and don't say "Adrian Peterson." Within the scope of reality, who do you want that won't cost a 1st & a 3rd? I'd rather trade a 3rd for Mcgahee. i'd rather draft a RB in the 2nd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Will anyone feel comfortable if our running backs are Chris Brown and Leon Washington heading into the season? Chris Brown is the Kerry Wood of running backs. He makes Fred Taylor look like Cal Ripken Jr. not with only those two. but if it was brown, washington, houston and a mid round pick, i don't think i would mind. especially if our line is better than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'd rather trade a 3rd for Mcgahee. i'd rather draft a RB in the 2nd round. well you won't get mcgahee for a 3rd. maybe for a high 2nd. but not a 3rd. the bills have already stated they won't trade him to just trade him, they will trade him for value. what if we got chris brown AND drafted someone in the 2nd or 3rd round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'd rather trade a 3rd for Mcgahee. i'd rather draft a RB in the 2nd round. I am with you there. I don't care if Buffalo is a division rival or not. McGahee is better than any free agent running back out there and the Bills are pawning him off cheap. I would hope the Jets would at least INQUIRE about McGahee before they go sign some complete scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 well you won't get mcgahee for a 3rd. maybe for a high 2nd. but not a 3rd. the bills have already stated they won't trade him to just trade him, they will trade him for value. what if we got chris brown AND drafted someone in the 2nd or 3rd round? The Bills reportedly are only asking for a first day pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 well you won't get mcgahee for a 3rd. maybe for a high 2nd. but not a 3rd. the bills have already stated they won't trade him to just trade him, they will trade him for value. what if we got chris brown AND drafted someone in the 2nd or 3rd round? Gee, what a concept. You mean draft a young guy with long-term upside AND bring in a reasonably-priced, stop-gap veteran who clearly understands pro blocking schemes by week 1? You must be a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Gee, what a concept. You mean draft a young guy with long-term upside AND bring in a reasonably-priced, stop-gap veteran who clearly understands pro blocking schemes by week 1? You must be a genius. There is no need for Brown. Draft a RB and let him split carries with Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The Bills reportedly are only asking for a first day pick. i live in buffalo and have been listening to these rumors for the past week or so. they are supposedly looking for a 2nd round pick, and they will get it if they truly want to get rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Chris Brown: 4 years in the pros.... 3 years with injuries... 2003- left hamstring- missed 5 games 2004- turf toe- missed 5 games 2005- ankle injury- missed 1 game 2006- inactive 10 games missed 2 games in last year in college with injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 There is no need for Brown. Draft a RB and let him split carries with Leon. Its a horrible idea to have the only running backs on the roster be a rookie and 1 year vet who can't protect the qb during passing plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 There is no need for Brown. Draft a RB and let him split carries with Leon. because rookies aren't always ready to go right away. if the rookie wasn't we would be left with houston and washington. not something i am interested in. if we drafted a running back high it would be one thing, but a 2nd, 3rd, 4th rounder isn't necessarily going to be ready from day one. i.e. blocking schemes like sperm already mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Chris Brown: 4 years in the pros.... 3 years with injuries... 2003- left hamstring- missed 5 games 2004- turf toe- missed 5 games 2005- ankle injury- missed 1 game 2006- inactive 10 games missed 2 games in last year in college with injury • At one point in college, Brown gave thought to quitting football. Most recruiters were reluctant to offer him a position as a running back instead of wide receiver, and so Brown attended Ft. Scott (Kan.) Junior College as a freshman and impressed then-Northwestern Head Coach Gary Barnett enough to be offered a scholarship there as a running back. But soon Barnett left Northwestern for Colorado, and incoming Northwestern coaches felt Brown still was best suited as a receiver. Only his father, Levelle, could convince him not to walk away from the game. He then transferred to Colorado, where Barnett provided him an opportunity to become one of the school’s all-time leading rushers. Sounds like a Mangini type of guy... would probably quit after the first time he has to run laps.... right, because 19-20 year olds always make good decisions. so what, he THOUGHT about giving it up...he was a young kid and they wanted him to play a position he didn't know. big deal. im not saying chris brown is great by any means, but him thinking about quitting football like 5-10 years ago means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Gee, what a concept. You mean draft a young guy with long-term upside AND bring in a reasonably-priced, stop-gap veteran who clearly understands pro blocking schemes by week 1? You must be a genius. Yes, and then when the veteran tears his vagina, we will be left with a rookie and a second year player at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 right, because 19-20 year olds always make good decisions. so what, he THOUGHT about giving it up...he was a young kid and they wanted him to play a position he didn't know. big deal. im not saying chris brown is great by any means, but him thinking about quitting football like 5-10 years ago means nothing. and he was a ray of sunshine in Tennesee... The guy is selfish and if things dont go his way he has a problem with it.... He is not a team player... He doesnt fit the mold of players this team is trying to have... Its simple, he complained in Tennessee about his playing time even though he was coming off of ankle surgery... he wanted to quit football before college because he couldnt play RB... Had 1 good season and has been hurt 3 of 4 years (couldnt get hurt last year because he never played.) This tells me all I need to know. You disagree??? Fine. Im tired of people using the "he was young and stupid" defense for people. Young and stupid often leads to adult and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Yes, and then when the veteran tears his vagina, we will be left with a rookie and a second year player at the position. If they traded a 4th round pick for Barlow, Im sure they would sign Brown if they want him and he doesnt require a huge contract. Brown Washington Houston / Draft Pick Thats not a bad deal, and as you saw this year our new staff is very good at keeping players healthy... Chris Brown was a Titan and they do not have as good of a history in keeping their starters healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=125&p=2&c=622634 Chris Brown/UFA/Tennessee Titans - When Brown is healthy, he's capable of putting up big numbers but his upright running style makes him susceptible to injury. Because of that, the interest in him may not be as strong as with the other young backs that will be on the free agent market. Again... he has been injured in 4 of the last 5 years... Rushing 2003- 11 games- 56 att- 221 yds- avg 3.9 2004- 11 games- 220 att- 1067 yds- avg 4.9 2005- 15 games- 224 att- 851 yds- avg 3.8 2006- 5 games- 41 att- 156 yds- avg 3.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=125&p=2&c=622634 Chris Brown/UFA/Tennessee Titans - When Brown is healthy, he's capable of putting up big numbers but his upright running style makes him susceptible to injury. Because of that, the interest in him may not be as strong as with the other young backs that will be on the free agent market. Again... he has been injured in 4 of the last 5 years... RushingYearTeamGGSAttYdsAvgLgTD20+1st2003Tennessee Titans110562213.9280182004Tennessee Titans111122010674.95265402005Tennessee Titans15142248513.83855372006Tennessee Titans53411563.821018TOTAL 422854122954.252111293 Giving this guy a contract is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyCans Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 They should definitely go after McGahee, he is a headcase though. The more I look at how bleak the situation is, the more Im sold on grabbing Dillon's stupid ass for a year and either wait for Turner or draft a back. I think Dillon can be a better complement to Leon than Brown or Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=125&p=2&c=622634 Chris Brown/UFA/Tennessee Titans - When Brown is healthy, he's capable of putting up big numbers but his upright running style makes him susceptible to injury. Because of that, the interest in him may not be as strong as with the other young backs that will be on the free agent market. Again... he has been injured in 4 of the last 5 years... RushingYearTeamGGSAttYdsAvgLgTD20+1st2003Tennessee Titans110562213.9280182004Tennessee Titans111122010674.95265402005Tennessee Titans15142248513.83855372006Tennessee Titans53411563.821018TOTAL 422854122954.252111293 ain't it frustrating when you try and post line stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktaren Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 and he was a ray of sunshine in Tennesee... The guy is selfish and if things dont go his way he has a problem with it.... He is not a team player... He doesnt fit the mold of players this team is trying to have... Its simple, he complained in Tennessee about his playing time even though he was coming off of ankle surgery... he wanted to quit football before college because he couldnt play RB... Had 1 good season and has been hurt 3 of 4 years (couldnt get hurt last year because he never played.) This tells me all I need to know. You disagree??? Fine. Im tired of people using the "he was young and stupid" defense for people. Young and stupid often leads to adult and stupid. well, 95% of the people in the world are stupid. we aren't talking about being stupid, we are talking about making a stupid decision. there is a difference. everyone makes stupid decisions once in a while. as for being selfish, how many really non selfish football players do you see...especially ones that touch the football, not many. do you really want a running back who doesn't want to see the field like his life depended on it? im not saying you have to like the guy, but who would you like to bring in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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