Possibility of Lions drafting LaMichael James?
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Wayne Fontes
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kdsberman wrote: Which FA running backs are available this year, that actually have a chance of hitting the FA market? I would have to agree that if we do try and pursue a RB, I would rather do it in Free Agency. If it comes down to the Draft, please wait til after Round 3. James may be available in Round 3 or later. I like this years crop of RBs, and I think that we could wait until later to address the position. Round 3 for a RB seems a tad early for my wants in this draft, but if there's a RB who is slipping/head and shoulders above everyone else and would be a great value pick, go for it.
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January 12th, 2012, 11:59 am |
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m2karateman
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kdsberman wrote: Which FA running backs are available this year, that actually have a chance of hitting the FA market? I would have to agree that if we do try and pursue a RB, I would rather do it in Free Agency. If it comes down to the Draft, please wait til after Round 3. Ray Rice is set to be a FA, but you know Baltimore will lock him up before FA starts. Matt Forte, if Chicago screws it up, could be a nice signing, but he'll want big cash. Mike Tolbert and Ryan Grant will be free agents as well. Ladainian, Cedric Benson, Peyton Hillis, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Marshawn Lynch are all looking to be unrestricted too. Here is a list of the remaining players currently without a contract and classified as unrestricted. Chester Taylor (ARZ) Jason Snelling (ATL) Jerome Felton (CAR) Tashard Choice (DAL) Spencer Larsen (DEN) Maurice Morris (DET) Derrick Ward (HOU) Thomas Jones (KC) Le'Ron McClain (KC) Steve Slaton (MIA) Lorenzo Booker (MIN) Michael Bush (OAK) Rock Cartwright (OAK) Ronnie Brown (PHI) Owen Schmitt (PHI) Mewelde Moore (PIT) Jacob Hester (SD) Justin Forsett (SEA) Moran Norris (SF) Jerious Norwood (STL) Cadillac Williams (STL) Earnest Graham (TB) Ahmard Hall (TEN) Tim Hightower (WAS) Arian Foster will be an RFA, but I can't see Houston letting him slip away. Here's the remaining restricted FA running backs. LaRod Stephens-Howling (ARZ) - Restricted Antone Smith (ATL) - Exclusive Rights Kahlil Bell (CHI) - Restricted Chris Pressley (CIN) - Restricted Lance Ball (DEN) - Exclusive Rights Brock Bolen (JAC) - Restricted Lex Hilliard (MIA) - Restricted Isaac Redman (PIT) - Exclusive Rights Brit Miller (STL) - Restricted LeGarrette Blount (TB) - Exclusive Rights Kregg Lumpkin (TB) - Restricted
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January 13th, 2012, 4:49 pm |
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regularjoe12
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there are some good names on that list!
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January 13th, 2012, 5:50 pm |
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Joined: January 26th, 2005, 9:34 pm Posts: 10950 Location: Sycamore, IL
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They will likely look at Ronnie Brown on the cheap, cheap. Since the Harrison trade fell through, they may want to bring him in once FA starts and see how healthy he is.
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January 13th, 2012, 7:07 pm |
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Wayne Fontes
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I really like Kahlil Bell and what he's been able to do in Chicago in limited action. I don't see them letting him go. The others on that list are nothing more then just 3rd string backs (in our 3 deep).
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January 16th, 2012, 9:54 am |
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kdsberman
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Wayne Fontes wrote: I really like Kahlil Bell and what he's been able to do in Chicago in limited action. I don't see them letting him go. The others on that list are nothing more then just 3rd string backs (in our 3 deep). Though I agree with you, it also wouldnt surprise me if they did. Im only saying this because i have a brother in law that is a huge Bears fan and hes always complaining to me that the Bears never do what makes sense. Retaining Bell would make sense, so lets hope they let him walk lol.
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January 16th, 2012, 5:11 pm |
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Wayne Fontes
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Haha, gotcha. They gotta pay Forte, and they sure as hell aren't going to keep Marion Barber. I think Bell could be their #2 back and split some carries with Forte. It'll be interesting to see what the new GM decides to do in terms of philosophy, especially in the run game, heading forward. Mike Tice is the new OC, right? If I recall correctly, he's much more of a balanced type of play caller, with a power running scheme, the type that would benefit Bell.
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January 16th, 2012, 5:16 pm |
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They'll sign forte and there's no way they let bell go
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January 16th, 2012, 5:49 pm |
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kdsberman
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Wayne Fontes wrote: Haha, gotcha. They gotta pay Forte, and they sure as hell aren't going to keep Marion Barber. I think Bell could be their #2 back and split some carries with Forte. It'll be interesting to see what the new GM decides to do in terms of philosophy, especially in the run game, heading forward. Mike Tice is the new OC, right? If I recall correctly, he's much more of a balanced type of play caller, with a power running scheme, the type that would benefit Bell. I agree. And talking with my bro-in-law, he said one thing Tice really wants to do is implement the deep ball more frequently. Not sure if that has anything to do with Bell or not, but just throwing it in there.
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January 16th, 2012, 5:58 pm |
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DJ-B
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m2karateman wrote: kdsberman wrote: Which FA running backs are available this year, that actually have a chance of hitting the FA market? I would have to agree that if we do try and pursue a RB, I would rather do it in Free Agency. If it comes down to the Draft, please wait til after Round 3. Ray Rice is set to be a FA, but you know Baltimore will lock him up before FA starts. Matt Forte, if Chicago screws it up, could be a nice signing, but he'll want big cash. Mike Tolbert and Ryan Grant will be free agents as well. Ladainian, Cedric Benson, Peyton Hillis, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Marshawn Lynch are all looking to be unrestricted too. Here is a list of the remaining players currently without a contract and classified as unrestricted. Chester Taylor (ARZ) Jason Snelling (ATL) Jerome Felton (CAR) Tashard Choice (DAL)Spencer Larsen (DEN) Maurice Morris (DET) Derrick Ward (HOU) Thomas Jones (KC) Le'Ron McClain (KC) Steve Slaton (MIA) Lorenzo Booker (MIN) Michael Bush (OAK)Rock Cartwright (OAK) Ronnie Brown (PHI) - Assuming Health OK Owen Schmitt (PHI) Mewelde Moore (PIT) Jacob Hester (SD) Justin Forsett (SEA) Moran Norris (SF) Jerious Norwood (STL) Cadillac Williams (STL) Earnest Graham (TB) Ahmard Hall (TEN) Tim Hightower (WAS) Arian Foster will be an RFA, but I can't see Houston letting him slip away. Here's the remaining restricted FA running backs. LaRod Stephens-Howling (ARZ) - Restricted Antone Smith (ATL) - Exclusive Rights Kahlil Bell (CHI) - Restricted Chris Pressley (CIN) - Restricted Lance Ball (DEN) - Exclusive Rights Brock Bolen (JAC) - Restricted Lex Hilliard (MIA) - Restricted Isaac Redman (PIT) - Exclusive Rights Brit Miller (STL) - Restricted LeGarrette Blount (TB) - Exclusive RightsKregg Lumpkin (TB) - Restricted Bolded the Only RBs that would interest me if I were the Lions.
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