FA RB Jones Drew in for visit
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FA RB Jones Drew in for visit
Why would we sign MJD, with so many holes?
perhaps because RB is another of our holes ... we have under contract Just 1 RB with NFL exp in Bell and nothing elseQuote:
Originally Posted by Randy06
A Bell/MJD rotation could be killer.
I know MJD is no where near what he used to be but I would definitely take him to back up Bell.
That guy was busting our balls for so many years, I'd love to see him on our side. He's had a couple of down seasons, but I don't know if he's "done" or not. At least he's still on the right side of 30, which for RBs especially seems to be the falling-off point.
With our cap situation and a clear #1 back already, my hunch is someone else gives him a better offer hoping that he's still got something left.
I would love MJD in black and gold. A 12-15-carry per game load would be perfect for him at this point in his career after being run until his wheels fell off in Jerksonville. But steelreserve is right - he'll get more from another team with cap space that still needs a starting RB. Cleveland and Arizona immediately come to mind.
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Originally Posted by X-Terminator
Browns already signed their RB in Ben Tate , but he could still go there Tate has an injury history of sorts and they have more cash than us ...
I think this is nothing more than a free lunch and tour to help build interest , but hope I am wrong
I'd love to have him also and maybe, just maybe he'll put the team he would be playing for in the scales and not just the money. I'm actually feeling good about this one too.Quote:
Originally Posted by steelreserve
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Originally Posted by Shoes
I keep thinking this about free agents/re-signing our own players, and then have to keep reminding myself that we've gone 8-8 the last two years and are known as a team with cap trouble for the near future, so we don't necessarily have an advantage in that area anymore. If I was an aging RB looking for a winning team where I was the missing piece, I'd probably look at NE and Denver before Pittsburgh ... NE has a history of this type of signing for about the last decade, and Denver is the "now" team and apparently also joined the Patriots with a salary cap exemption from the league this offseason. They'd probably both offer more money, more regular playing time, a more famous/respected coach, and a team that's closer to a championship track than us. That's the sad reality as of now.
NFL Draft Diamonds @DraftDiamonds 1m Alex Carrington is in Cleveland visiting the Browns along with Pat McQuistan http://wp.me/p3HUdq-4HNQuote:
Originally Posted by tube517
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I thought the Jets were the only other team looking at MJD?Quote:
Originally Posted by steelreserve
MJD and Moore both leave town without a contract
Maybe Colbert is shooting Tomlin's toes off now since he doesn't have any left. :chuckle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
I know we don't have much cap space, but come on... we really NEED to do something.
Dale Lolley @dlolleyor 39s NFL Network reporting Jones-Drew will meet with #Steelers again on Thursday.
Thats good. MJD and Bell have the same agent…lets hope this will work out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
I don't believe anyone has #32
When I heard MJD was coming in, I thought; "Wow, he has some mileage but maybe they can get a year or two out of him before he hangs it up."
Then, I was looking at his numbers in the NFL and his age was listed at the top. He is 28. MJD is ONLY 28. I know he has played 8 seasons, but he might have another good 4-5 years left in him if he gets with a team that does not try to run the wheels off the guy.
Albert Breer is also reporting that MJD is visiting again. If we sign him i only want him as a 2-3 year rental. But what a hell of a rental that could be...Bell and MJD would be the most bludgeoning tandem of RB's anywhere.
Anyone know where he is on weight? I saw his 40 time was 4.39, I'm sure he's slowed up a bit, but really like the Bell/MJD combo.
$2.174M in cap space and they can redo Timmons at anytime to get more space...Quote:
Originally Posted by NEPAsteeler
Nice story behind the name MJD and his number 32.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jnThH_VdiE
turns 29 this week or next
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Originally Posted by Psycho Ward 86
cannon ball and bowling ball
Only 3.4 ypc last year.
Should fit right in.
yea not great BUT....Quote:
Originally Posted by GBMelBlount
I imagine he was playing vs a stacked box game in game out too cause nobody respects their QB play ( not saying it was the case but I would bet it was )
MJD to be a Steeler by the end of the day? He must have alot of faith in Mike Munchak. :lol:
I was wondering about that as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
...and counting 2013 as a mulligan his ypc every year have been downright respectable.
You would be correct. Would you respect Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne at QB?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
A source said free-agent RB Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars) was in good physical condition when he began his free-agent visits this week.