RB free agency and rookie landings spots

[HaroldSeattle]

I don't mind holding on Henderson at all. Rams have little caps space and limited draft picks, so think this season they stick with Henderson and Brown. So they should at least get enough touches to be a flex type and Henderson could maybe be a lot more.

 

[richig07]

Houston - Literally no one left standing here, could still turn back to Hyde/Miller, not like they aren't familiar. Hopefully fresh blood from the draft, and maybe a lesser end vet.

David Johnson?

 

[SteelersPride]

David Johnson?

right lol they just traded for the albatross contract.....dont see them pouring more money in

 

[TREFF]

David Johnson?

Oops, with all the other BS going on..I totally forgot..doh!

Nice catch.

But..as much faith that I have in DJ still having all pro level seasons...they'd probably be smart to get another, but like SP said, given the $$ tied up in DJ, it'd likely be a rookie

 

[richig07]

Oops, with all the other BS going on..I totally forgot..doh!

Nice catch.

But..as much faith that I have in DJ still having all pro level seasons...they'd probably be smart to get another, but like SP said, given the $$ tied up in DJ, it'd likely be a rookie

Yeah, I think DJ is the main back with Duke Johnson being able to spell him. Normally, Duke Johnson makes sense as a 3rd down back. DJ's receiving prowess is his best asset, though. They'll probably have them sharing the field for a chunk of snaps. Especially now with no Hopkins - they'll have to get creative in the passing game.

They can add a cheap 3rd back or draft a guy mid-late rounds.

 

[Stomp]

FA RBs of note

Devonta Freeman(28)
Carlos Hyde(28)
Chris Thompson(29)
Dion Lewis(29)
Lamar Miller(29)
Peyton Barber(26)
LeSean McCoy(32)
Frank Gore(37)
Corey Clement(25)
Spencer Ware(28)
Theo Riddick(29)

Rookies of note

Jonathan Taylor
D'Andre Swift
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Cam Akers
JK Dobbins
AJ Dillon
Zack Moss
Ke'Shawn Vaughn

A few guys that could be cut or traded to save cash

Giovani Bernard(3.5 million)
Tevin Coleman(4.9 million)
Duke Johnson(4.1 million)
Rex Burkhead(2.9 million)
Mike Davis(3 million)

 

[TREFF]

FA RBs of note

Devonta Freeman(28)
Carlos Hyde(28)
Chris Thompson(29)
Dion Lewis(29)
Lamar Miller(29)
Peyton Barber(26)
LeSean McCoy(32)
Frank Gore(37)
Corey Clement(25)
Spencer Ware(28)
Theo Riddick(29)

Rookies of note

Jonathan Taylor
D'Andre Swift
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Cam Akers
JK Dobbins
AJ Dillon
Zack Moss
Ke'Shawn Vaughn

A few guys that could be cut or traded to save cash

Giovani Bernard(3.5 million)
Tevin Coleman(4.9 million)
Duke Johnson(4.1 million)
Rex Burkhead(2.9 million)
Mike Davis(3 million)

I am shocked Coleman hasn't been cut already

 

[averagejoe]

FA RBs of note

Devonta Freeman(28)
Carlos Hyde(28)
Chris Thompson(29)
Dion Lewis(29)
Lamar Miller(29)
Peyton Barber(26)
LeSean McCoy(32)
Frank Gore(37)
Corey Clement(25)
Spencer Ware(28)
Theo Riddick(29)

Look at some of those ages though!
My guess is some of them don't get signed until someone tweaks a hammy in camp. Or in preseason.

If there is a camp?
Or a preseason?

 

[Bandit]

Look at some of those ages though!
My guess is some of them don't get signed until someone tweaks a hammy in camp. Or in preseason.

If there is a camp?
Or a preseason?

Or week 1
Or week 2
Or week 3
Or week 10

Hell it took Ajayi until mid-November to find a landing place last year.

 

[TREFF]

Yeah, I'd bet that at most one or two get signed during this free agency period, if any.
Couple more after the draft once teams miss out on the guys they wanted..and then yeah, whoever's left is gonna be waiting by the phone for injuries to mount up.

I would guess this years Ajayi is likely to be Cromwell, who didn't even make Stomps list, but is only 27, and easily one of the best dude out there, pure talent wise...but coming off an Achilles, its a big chance to take.

 

[Stomp]

 

[TREFF]

Barber to the Skins...that really changes nothing. Be somewhat surprised if he makes the roster

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Barber to the Skins...that really changes nothing. Be somewhat surprised if he makes the roster

we're inching closer and closer to Arians breaking our hearts and NOT drafting a RB again, lol

 

[HaroldSeattle]

we're inching closer and closer to Arians breaking our hearts and NOT drafting a RB again, lol

I'd be surprised if that happens. Round 2 A. Swift

 

[leftypower]

Robbie Anderson to CAR. ..... interesting.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Robbie Anderson to CAR. ..... interesting.

Interesting and strange IMO. Not the ideal landing spot for him. No QB at the moment. McCaffery, Moore and Samuels soaking up a ton of targets.

 

[TREFF]

we're inching closer and closer to Arians breaking our hearts and NOT drafting a RB again, lol

At least we're further away from what I thought he might do, re-sign Barber

 

[TREFF]

Interesting and strange IMO. Not the ideal landing spot for him. No QB at the moment. McCaffery, Moore and Samuels soaking up a ton of targets.

I'd say Anderson's ceiling with Bridgewater, is likely plus or minus %10 of Tedd Ginn with Bridgewater wks 2-7..about two catches for 25-35 yds (not that he did much better, if any with Brees wks 8-16)

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I'd say Anderson's ceiling with Bridgewater, is likely plus or minus %10 of Tedd Ginn with Bridgewater wks 2-7..about two catches for 25-35 yds (not that he did much better, if any with Brees wks 8-16)

I forgot the Panthers signed Bridgewater.

 

[TREFF]

I forgot the Panthers signed Bridgewater.

Meh, Bridgewater/no real QB at the moment...tomato, tomato