As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old

Monkeydad · 02-25-2010, 11:44 AM

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

celts32 · 02-25-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Would anyone be interested in Thomas Jones

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.

MTK · 02-25-2010, 11:50 AM

NY Jets might release running back Thomas Jones if he doesn't take paycut | - NJ.com

I would definitely take him over CP

BigHairedAristocrat · 02-25-2010, 11:58 AM

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.

MTK · 02-25-2010, 12:00 PM

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.

Son Of Man · 02-27-2010, 04:17 PM

No thanks!

Monkeydad · 02-25-2010, 12:00 PM

Split backfield with 2 TEs.

SBXVII · 02-25-2010, 01:03 PM

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.

diehardskin2982 · 02-25-2010, 01:11 PM

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

GTripp0012 · 02-25-2010, 01:23 PM

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.

saden1 · 02-25-2010, 01:43 PM

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

tryfuhl · 02-25-2010, 03:07 PM

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.

Skins4L · 02-25-2010, 11:17 PM

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.

Kalisto2010 · 02-26-2010, 04:02 AM

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.

tryfuhl · 02-26-2010, 04:09 PM

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

02-25-2010, 11:44 AM	#1
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 47 Posts: 17,460	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old Definitely. He's a workout freak...probably why he's not in LT or CP condition. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

02-25-2010, 11:50 AM	#3
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,121	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old NY Jets might release running back Thomas Jones if he doesn't take paycut \| - NJ.com I would definitely take him over CP __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-25-2010, 11:58 AM	#4
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,712	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

02-25-2010, 12:00 PM	#5
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,121	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-27-2010, 04:17 PM	#6
Son Of Man Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 643	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old No thanks! __________________ RG3 or bust!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2010, 01:03 PM	#8
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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.

02-25-2010, 01:11 PM	#9
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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 __________________ That got ugly fast

02-25-2010, 01:23 PM	#10
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

02-25-2010, 01:43 PM	#11
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 47 Posts: 10,069	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old I'd rather have Clinton Portis and all those hungry young guys behind him. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#12
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 43 Posts: 12,514	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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.

02-25-2010, 11:17 PM	#13
Skins4L Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 886	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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. __________________ ALL HAIL Last edited by Skins4L; 02-26-2010 at 12:56 AM.

02-26-2010, 04:02 AM	#14
Kalisto2010 Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SF, Bay Area Posts: 392	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old 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. __________________ Team McNabb!

02-26-2010, 04:09 PM	#15
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 43 Posts: 12,514	Re: As Long As We're Talking Running Backs Over 30 Years Old I like how a lot of people think that we'd be committing long term to anyone over 28

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