gangreenman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The Jets have contacted free agent FB Tony Richardson. Richardson was an All Pro in 2007, but Minnesota didn't retain him because of his age (36) and likely price tag. The Jets have unsuccessfully been searching for a lead blocker since the Eric Mangini took over in 2006. -Rotoworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'd be very happy with that pickup. He's been very useful to the teams he's played for over the years. He's an absolutely great run blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 36 yrs old NO thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 How old is this guy? Didn't he play with Len Dawson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Both Richardson and Neal would be an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wherever Richardson or Lorenzo Neal go, 1000 yard rushers follow. If the Jets have a chance at adding him or Neal, they have to run with it, IMO. Also, I didn't know Mangini was like Ohio State in terms of "THE Eric Mangini" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 He wouldn't be a long-term albatross on our cap. I'd be on board. Also Tutt gets to learn from a real FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 McFadden will love Richardson blocking for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 did they not re-sign Tutt? how many fbs do they need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC FloridaJetsFan Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sign him to a 2 year contract... IF THAT, I cant see him being productive at the age of 38, I just cant... But with Richardson, Faneca and Mangold... Thomas Jones should have a career year this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 He wouldn't be a long-term albatross on our cap. I'd be on board. Also Tutt gets to learn from a real FB. Ah, now you're on board with Tutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I like it, a lot. Bringing in a guy like him would mean we jumped SOO far in run and pass blocking this offseason. More so than Thomas Jones, Im curious to see what Leon can do with this line and a FB like Richardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ah, now you're on board with Tutt. I'm on the fence is where I am. We'd still need another FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbon Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 What is Mangini's obsession with FBs and TEs? I might be wrong but it seems to me that 10 or so of last years 53 roster spots were FB/ TE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 A true blocking FB is only as good as the offense hes in.I dont see Schotte utilizing this position effectively to spend big money for one. Without a true #1 WR and QB who can throw the ball the running game will always suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Give me Lorenzo Neal, he's a scary mother hitting the holes looking for LBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 36 yrs old NO thank you. He's a FB! He's not our franchise player, we're bringing him in for one reason and one reason only, and that's blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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