nj meadowlands Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/03/06/jets.richardson/index.html?section=si_latest Jets, FB Richardson agree to terms Posted: Thursday March 6, 2008 12:32AM; Updated: Thursday March 6, 2008 12:33AM By Bucky Brooks, SI.com Tony Richardson has confirmed to SI.com that he has agreed to terms with the New York Jets. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is for one year. Richardson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is latest addition to a revamped Jets' offense; and he will be counted on to pave the way for Thomas Jones in the running game. Originally an undrafted free agent signed by the Dallas Cowboys, Richardson spent the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs before suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings the past two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Great signing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Love that it's a one year deal also. Great move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Good stuff, lets use this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Great news this is a signing I was really hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 He's gonna be an awesome blocker for McFadden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 GREAT signing. First Faneca, then Woody and now Richardson? Can you say 1,500 for Thomas Jones? I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 GREAT signing. First Faneca, then Woody and now Richardson? Can you say 1,500 for Thomas Jones? I can. How about 2000 for Jones + McFadden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 How about 2000 for Jones + McFadden? You mean Jones and Washington. The Jets arn't dumb. McFadden is headed to Oakland or Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 He's gonna be an awesome blocker for Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nice signing. No need to blow a pick on McFadden when we actually NEED a WR and a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nice signing. No need to blow a pick on McFadden when we actually NEED a WR and a CB. There are no WR's to draft that high and no sense in taking a CB in the first 2 years in a row. McFadden at 6, WR in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 He's gonna be an awesome blocker for McFadden. I saw last replied to by madmike1 and just said to myelf Jesus Christ, here some the "To block for McFadden" BS Low and behold there it was I swear to god there could be a "Jets trade for Adrian Peterson" thread and some of you would reply, "He'll make a great backup for McFadden" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 If he's as advertised he'll be a great lead blocker for Jones and Leon. I agree 124, I can see Jones getting 1500 yds. this year with all these up front changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetguy32 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 NOw start to imagine this. LT Ferguson LG Faneca C Mangold RG Moore RT Woody WR Cotchery WR Coles? TE Baker WR Smith QB Pennington/Clemens RB T. Jones RB Mcfadden RB Washington FB Richardson Were on our way. Doubt coles will be around so we need a new #1WR. If he is we still look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 There are no WR's to draft that high and no sense in taking a CB in the first 2 years in a row. McFadden at 6, WR in the 2nd. So either trade down to get one or just take Gholston. Drafting McFadden would be a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I saw last replied to by madmike1 and just said to myelf Jesus Christ, here some the "To block for McFadden" BS Low and behold there it was I swear to god there could be a "Jets trade for Adrian Peterson" thread and some of you would reply, "He'll make a great backup for McFadden" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 So either trade down to get one or just take Gholston. Drafting McFadden would be a mistake. Yes I mean who would want the best offensive player in the draft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yes I mean who would want the best offensive player in the draft... I already feel confident in our RB's and we need a serious #3 WR, and a #2 possibly if we lose Coles. Getting a serious WR after Coles and Cotchery would be a huge improvement anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yes I mean who would want the best offensive player in the draft... Michael, If you're thinking he's the next Peterson......he's not. Let's trade the choice to Dallas and pick someone at a position where there's more of a need. There's no pressing need for a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I already feel confident in our RB's and we need a serious #3 WR, and a #2 possibly if we lose Coles. Getting a serious WR after Coles and Cotchery would be a huge improvement anyway. They can draft McFadden and still take a good WR in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Holy crap. How much money can we possibly have left at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Holy crap. How much money can we possibly have left at this point? $4,137.46 by my account, but I might be off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Brilliant pickup, I liked this move from the start. I am in love with our off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Holy crap. How much money can we possibly have left at this point? ***edit: I moved the answer to a new thread*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Eh. This does not excite me. I was actually against it until I heard it was a one year deal. If it was cheap okay, but it's nothing to get too excited about. The Vikings let him walk and added that guy from the Eagles for a long term deal. He hasn't scored a TD in ages so he does NOT solve our short yardage needs. I'm glad we got a FB, but I'm not sure this is the one I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Eh. This does not excite me. I was actually against it until I heard it was a one year deal. If it was cheap okay, but it's nothing to get too excited about. The Vikings let him walk and added that guy from the Eagles for a long term deal. He hasn't scored a TD in ages so he does NOT solve our short yardage needs. I'm glad we got a FB, but I'm not sure this is the one I wanted. His job is to block for someone else to score a TD (which he seems to have been pretty good at) rather than score one with the ball in his own hands, no? At 36, a 1-year deal is just fine by me. If Tutt can learn something from him that would be great for us going forward in 2009 & beyond. Otherwise we go hunting for another FB next year which is not the hardest job to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Eh. This does not excite me. I was actually against it until I heard it was a one year deal. If it was cheap okay, but it's nothing to get too excited about. The Vikings let him walk and added that guy from the Eagles for a long term deal. He hasn't scored a TD in ages so he does NOT solve our short yardage needs. I'm glad we got a FB, but I'm not sure this is the one I wanted. Look at who he's blocked for throughout his career, RB's always seem to be successful with him as FB. Viking fans loved him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 ***edit: I moved the answer to a new thread*** Dude, that is two *s short of an ****official**** edit. His job is to block for someone else to score a TD (which he seems to have been pretty good at) rather than score one with the ball in his own hands, no? At 36, a 1-year deal is just fine by me. If Tutt can learn something from him that would be great for us going forward in 2009 & beyond. Otherwise we go hunting for another FB next year which is not the hardest job to fill. I'll withold my love or hate of this deal until I'm sure what number they pay him. It's low risk, but I don't see it as any guarnateed move. We all thought that Barnes would be a big upgrade, right through camp. As for Richardson "blocking for someone else to score a TD", I don't care if the line has five Anthony Munoz' and a sixth at FB, I don't want to be plunging Leon or Jones (McFadden either) into the pile. As for Tutt, I like him, but he's coming off major knee surgery and was 50-50 to make the team before it. Signing him was a no brainer, but I count on him for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Dude, that is two *s short of an ****official**** edit. I'll withold my love or hate of this deal until I'm sure what number they pay him. It's low risk, but I don't see it as any guarnateed move. We all thought that Barnes would be a big upgrade, right through camp. As for Richardson "blocking for someone else to score a TD", I don't care if the line has five Anthony Munoz' and a sixth at FB, I don't want to be plunging Leon or Jones (McFadden either) into the pile. As for Tutt, I like him, but he's coming off major knee surgery and was 50-50 to make the team before it. Signing him was a no brainer, but I count on him for nothing. You're being overly negative about this move, it's a blocking fullback for crying out loud. I doubt even he cares this much about his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 You're being overly negative about this move, it's a blocking fullback for crying out loud. I doubt even he cares this much about his job. I'm not negative about the move, I just don't feel like sucking off the FO for signing a 50 year old blocking FB that doesn't address what I consider is the major problem in the backfield. Oh yeah, he pretty much can't catch either. I'm not against it, I'm just not sure I even want this guy on the roster. Rather draft somebody that can catch and score from the one. Since I feel that way I'm not going to smile that we signed him. In the end it probably won't matter much one way or the other. Hopefully between him and the millions spent on the O line we'll have a running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I'm not negative about the move, I just don't feel like sucking off the FO for signing a 50 year old blocking FB that doesn't address what I consider is the major problem in the backfield. Oh yeah, he pretty much can't catch either. I'm not against it, I'm just not sure I even want this guy on the roster. Rather draft somebody that can catch and score from the one. Since I feel that way I'm not going to smile that we signed him. In the end it probably won't matter much one way or the other. Hopefully between him and the millions spent on the O line we'll have a running game. So how old of a FB would it take for you to suck off the FO? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 So how old of a FB would it take for you to suck off the FO? Just curious. potw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYjet10 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Also look at who who he has blocked for in his career. Priest Holmes Larry Johnson and Adrian Peterson last year. All of those guys ran for over 1300 yards every season, and Richardson was the blocker. I love the signing. Wish it was a 2 year as maybe he only signed a 1 year, because he's thinking retirement. But anyway with the new OL, and Richardson we have ourselves a running game!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 love this move... addressing the running game problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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