Chester Taylor anyone?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

what is the difference between him and betts? no thanks!

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

I would like to check out Laurence Maroney...he seemed to get in the Belicheck doghouse imediately and never got out. They spread carries out so much that he was barely used it seems. He could have a lot of gas left in the tank. When he finally got a chance because of injuries this year he ran pretty well...but he also had some fumble issues. I love his upside though based on what we could probably sign him for.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by celts32

I would like to check out Laurence Maroney...he seemed to get in the Belicheck doghouse imediately and never got out. They spread carries out so much that he was barely used it seems. He could have a lot of gas left in the tank. When he finally got a chance because of injuries this year he ran pretty well...but he also had some fumble issues. I love his upside though based on what we could probably sign him for.

thats pretty interesting man, honestly havent thought about him but you are right, he was kinda in the doghouse.

was he injured early in the season then just never given back his full starting job?

im also warming to the idea of chester taylor or willie parker (whom i think could do very well if our run scheme is like the broncos).

what is the status of willie? outside chance he is a late roster cut casualty?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

thats pretty interesting man, honestly havent thought about him but you are right, he was kinda in the doghouse.

was he injured early in the season then just never given back his full starting job?

im also warming to the idea of chester taylor or willie parker (whom i think could do very well if our run scheme is like the broncos).

what is the status of willie? outside chance he is a late roster cut casualty?

In regards to Maroney, we should start rumors that he and Adalius Thomas are best friends. I'm sure that will get him cut in a heart beat by Darth Hoody.

Willie Parker will likely hit free agency. The question with him will be his durability, I think part of the reason why he lost out his starter role to Mendenhall was his health.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

thats pretty interesting man, honestly havent thought about him but you are right, he was kinda in the doghouse.

was he injured early in the season then just never given back his full starting job?

im also warming to the idea of chester taylor or willie parker (whom i think could do very well if our run scheme is like the broncos).

what is the status of willie? outside chance he is a late roster cut casualty?

I think that he had some fumbling issues but not sure if that was it.. I know he had a big goal line fumble

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's kind of my thinking too. Younger guys like LenDale White, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, and Jerious Norwood are going to likely be available and probably worth more of a look.

I think all these guys except Maroney are going to be RFAs though? It'd be great if they aren't tendered, but I would imagine someone like Ronnie Brown to be tendered or even re-signed to a longer deal with Miami.

I'd be happy with any of these guys, but as long as they don't cost us picks.

[Dirtbag59]

Is Jerry interested in Bush?
8:09
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Reggie Bush | Saints | Interested: Cowboys?, Redskins?, Lions?, Titans?, Seahawks?, 49ers? Top Email

Options for Saints
Try to re-work Reggie's deal -- possibly by tacking additional years onto it -- thereby lessening the hit in 2010.
Find a trade partner, although would anyone give up a worthy package in exchange for Bush at his currently-promised salary?
Pay that man his money.
Source: Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Reggie Bush scenario continues to be captivating. It would appear that Bush is more valuable to Sean Payton and the Saints than he would be for some other teams; on the other hand, is he really worth his full-contracted rate of $8 million for 2010?Peter King has opined that the team will pay him his full $8 million instead of running the risk of losing him.

If Bush somehow hits the market, the teams that could go after him include the Seahawks, 49ers, Titans and Lions. What about a trade? Some teams might scoff at the $8 million contracted salary, but the NFL's version of the Red Sox and Yankees would not. Based on owner Daniel Snyder's free-spending habits, we would be remiss to not include the Redskins in this trade group, and although he doesn't spend to the same degree as Snyder, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has proven to be a man that won't shy away based solely on a player's salary demands. Both teams could use the massive upgrade in the return game, and the Skins would appreciate the help in the backfield.

As for the Seahawks, NFC West blogger Mike Sando doesn't think Bush's lofty price tag will keep them away:
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ZOMG Oh no's not a playmaker for the Cowboys. How will we ever stop his east west running style!!!?!?!??

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

what is the difference between him and betts? no thanks!

Main difference is that Betts is coming off MAJOR knee surgery and Taylor is not...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

what is the difference between him and betts? no thanks!

hes better than betts at almost everything

[SolidSnake84]

I like the combination of Taylor and Betts....doesn't anyone else?

Besides we could trade Portis potentially for a draft pick, that we would use to get some linemen.....

[wolfeskins]

i would rather the skins draft a rb

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

i would rather the skins draft a rb

Well they can do that and sign Chester Taylor. Of course this depends on what they want to do with Cartwright, Ganther, and Betts.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well they can do that and sign Chester Taylor. Of course this depends on what they want to do with Cartwright, Ganther, and Betts.

gone,gone and gone

[Kalisto2010]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

i would rather the skins draft a rb

Even though Chester Taylor is awesome, especially on draw plays and catching the ball out of the backfield. RB has evolved into a young mans position. Gone are the days where old Veterans like Gerald Riggs and Otis Anderson can carry the load for you to the Superbowl.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Kalisto2010

Even though Chester Taylor is awesome, especially on draw plays and catching the ball out of the backfield. RB has evolved into a young mans position. Gone are the days where old Veterans like Gerald Riggs and Otis Anderson can carry the load for you to the Superbowl.

I'll never forget our SB season of 1991 when Riggs had less than 80 carries but had more TDs (11) than Byner and Ervins combined.