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Would anyone be interested in Thomas Jones

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I like TJ, keeps himself in great shape, runs hard... sure why not?

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Good player i know money is no object to us so we could get him but i think at his age he would want to play on a contending team & we are on a 2 to 3 yr plan.

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I've always liked TJ. He would be a fine addition as long as we make sure that we have some youth at the position, too.

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sure, i like him much more than the other 30 somethings out there (CP, LT,BW)

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He brother used ot be a Cowboy. I don't like him.

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He's like the anti CP in his approach to the game. JLC compared his stats to CP's over the years & made the point that TJ has been just as productive w/out the drama & big paycheck.

He's from Big Stone GAp in Va. so he might want to come home. I'd ideally rather see a young draft pick (4th or later) added to the mix, but if they decide to nab a vet, TJ maybe the best out there, including LT & WEstbrook. Dude is tough & durable.

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Ummmm, I'd say no. Clinton is as good and alittle younger. We need to just keep CP and draft a young rb.

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No, no more old players especially RBs.

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[quote=SmootSmack;666116]Would anyone be interested in Thomas Jones[/quote]

I like Thomas Jones but would rather have Chester Taylor if there's a way we could get him to come here.

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Definitely. He's a workout freak...probably why he's not in LT or CP condition.

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[quote=SmootSmack;666116]Would anyone be interested in Thomas Jones[/quote]

If we go the old free agent route then he has much more in the tank then LT or Westbrook. I think I prefer Chester Taylor slightly. Would really rather draft a RB and leave the free agency dollars to other positions.

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[url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2010/02/ny_jets_might_release_rb_thoma.html]NY Jets might release running back Thomas Jones if he doesn't take paycut | - NJ.com[/url]

I would definitely take him over CP

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I would too, but CP is under contract with us already and Jones isn't. I know the seasons uncapped, but I don't think Jones is sufficently superior to CP to justify cutting Portis, paying him anyways, and then picking up Jones and paying him probably close to the same thing. Just not worth it.

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With no cap who cares, it's a perfect time to dump CP. Snyder has shown in the past he's got no problem with paying a guy to not play for the Skins so it's not out of the question.

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Split backfield with 2 TEs. :)

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[quote=joethiesmanfan;666124]He brother used ot be a Cowboy. I don't like him.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure they both grew up as Skins fans though.

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Well it all depends.

1) Has Portis been cleared to play and what has the doctor recomended?

If he's not cleared then he can't play and might be forced to retire. He could be cleared but recomended not to play any longer so no further damage occurrs. I don't want to see the team in a position like the Eagles were last yr with Westbrook. He comes back and take another hard hit and easily gets a concussion due to his previous one and is sitting on the bench taking a roster spot while we wait for a doctor to clear him. Plus he's almost 30. The only benifit we get from CP right now is he knows the scheme Shanahan will run. I'd rather get younger and healthier at the positions but if we cut Portis, Betts, and Rock and picked up one Vet FA and had Ganther, Mason, Alridge and a drafted RB I'm in.

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I really hope the staff fully evaluates our current Redskins and puts together a RB group that will average atleast 5 ypc. We have too many runningbacks on this roster with little to no value and it would be better to draft some fresh legs in here rather than chase retreads

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Don't think he has anything more in the tank than either Westbrook or Tomlinson. Westbrook offers the most future value of any of the available thirty plus RBs (though I like Kevin Faulk personally).

I think if the playoffs are a small indication, Jones is pretty much done. He might hang on for a year or two, but hopefully not with us.

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I'd rather have Clinton Portis and all those hungry young guys behind him.

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[quote=GreekSkin;666162]I'm pretty sure they both grew up as Skins fans though.[/quote]

True true I am cool with him again.

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[quote=freddyg12;666126]He's like the anti CP in his approach to the game. JLC compared his stats to CP's over the years & made the point that TJ has been just as productive w/out the drama & big paycheck.

He's from Big Stone GAp in Va. so he might want to come home. I'd ideally rather see a young draft pick (4th or later) added to the mix, but if they decide to nab a vet, TJ maybe the best out there, including LT & WEstbrook. Dude is tough & durable.[/quote]The stats don't take into account he has one of the best o-lines in the league. 4 1st rounder O-linemen, with 2 drafted by the Jets and two others drafted by other teams.

Besides, there are a couple of [soon-to-be] ex-Broncos RBs that could come here.

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I like Jones, don't know if he'll be the best fit but who knows. We don't HAVE to draft a RB this year, there's next year to do that as well.

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[quote=johno;666123]sure, i like him much more than the other 30 somethings out there (CP, LT,BW)[/quote]


Ummm....CP is 28

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[quote=freddyg12;666126]He's like the anti CP in his approach to the game. JLC compared his stats to CP's over the years & made the point that TJ has been just as productive w/out the drama & big paycheck.

He's from Big Stone GAp in Va. so he might want to come home. I'd ideally rather see a young draft pick (4th or later) added to the mix, but if they decide to nab a vet, TJ maybe the best out there, including LT & WEstbrook. Dude is tough & durable.[/quote]


How is TJ "just as productive"? He has less yards, touchdowns, ypc, receiving yards, receiving tds etc. and played an additional two seasons.

JLC will always have a negative slant on the Redskins.

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RB shouldnt be a concern unless were talking draft.

Well have a fresh look to the backfield and running scheme no matter what.
A new rookie will set the tone. CP is still solid too.. youll see.

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RB is the least of our worries with Shannhan at the helm. Based on his history I wouldn't expect any veteran RB's to be acquired. I can foresee Shanny drafting a RB in the middle rounds, someone who'll be a major contributor to our offense next year.

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I like how a lot of people think that we'd be committing long term to anyone over 28

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its true that portis isn't 30 yet, but if you look at his injuries, the amount of carries he's had, and the fact that he doesn't take care of himself anymore, he's about 65 in people years.

Him getting back in shape is the only chance he has this year, or he could be out of the league in 2011 if he has another crappy year.

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[quote=SolidSnake84;666750]its true that portis isn't 30 yet, but if you look at his injuries, the amount of carries he's had, and the fact that he doesn't take care of himself anymore, [B]he's about 65 in people years[/B].

Him getting back in shape is the only chance he has this year, or he could be out of the league in 2011 if he has another crappy year.[/quote]

:laughing2

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on NFLN they just said that the breaking news is that Jones' option won't be exercised

there's slight talk between agent and team about a restructure but it's very unlikely that it will happen

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No thanks!

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If Portis is medically cleared...he'll be in shape and our starter for 2010. No one ever questioned his heart under Gibbs...why should we under Shanny?

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[quote=Son Of Man;667006]If Portis is medically cleared...he'll be in shape and our starter for 2010. No one ever questioned his heart under Gibbs...why should we under Shanny?[/quote]

His heart was questioned by some people during the Zorn fiasco.

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[quote=Son Of Man;667006]If Portis is medically cleared...he'll be in shape and our starter for 2010. No one ever questioned his heart under Gibbs...why should we under Shanny?[/quote]
There certainly were questions about his work ethic.

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[quote=Lotus;667043]His heart was questioned by some people during the Zorn fiasco.[/quote]
Last season...but not the prior season when he started off leading the NFL in rushing and powering us to victories in Dallas and Philly.

In fact, he started off the 2008 training camp by challenging a then 22 year old Laron Landry (4.38 in the 40yd dash at the 2007 combine) to a race...and tying him (although they both say they won).

[url=http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/?q=portis+landry+racing&vid=80562BDB9D1D3723EC3D80562BDB9D1D3723EC3D&docid=1362042945795&FROM=LKVR5&GT1=LKVR5&FORM=LKVR]Bing Video: Redskins: The Race[/url]

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I say we keep CP, but when we play him we put in the line from 2009. That'll get rid of him.

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Well he played behind the same line in '08 and had a good year. The guy gets a concussion and all of a sudden he's never been here huh? You guys are like listening to Lavar and Dukes.

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[quote=tryfuhl;667044]There certainly were questions about his work ethic.[/quote]

Amen.