I really like Jennings and I think Williams is a nice developmental guy to have on the team. However, we need another RB. I don't think that can be debated. I'm not making this a thread about other positions. We know we need to address the OL, TE, DL, LB, S and possibly CB positions.
Ok, back to the point. I really like Mark Ingram. I feel like he is just starting to reach his potential. I don't see New Orleans signing him. They have a ton of RBs on their roster and are up against the cap, I think. Plus, Ingram just seems like he wants a bigger role. He is not going to get that in New Orleans. Finally, we know that the Giants were interested in him during the draft.
Next would be CJ Spiller. He hasn't lived up to his expectations which is a good thing for us if we want to make a run at him. He would provide us with some much needed speed at the position and a true home run threat. He could thrive in the type of offense we have assuming we stay with this offense next year. He was on the trade block going into the year so it seems like he will be moving on from Buffalo. Just like Ingram, there was supposed interest in him from the Giants during the draft.
What would you do in the offseason? Would you go after one of these backs? Would you use another draft pick on a RB because this draft looks like an extremely deep draft for RBs? Is there another RB that will be a FA next year that you would like to look at?
If it was just between the two of them I would take Ingram hands down. However, when you look at who we currently have on the team I think Spiller is a better complement to what we currently have. I wouldn't be disappointed with either. I also don't think either would break the bank which is why I listed both. But, you never know what will happen come FA. It only takes one team to make a significant bid.
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You are looking at a 3rd RB
Just draft a speed guy late in the draft
I wouldn't draft a rookie RB because they all need blocking & catching coached up and we are going through that with Williams.
Just because some fans had interest in these guys doesn't mean that the Giants did. I never heard one person associated with the Giants management that stated they had interest in either of these guys.
So yes, you have to hope Williams develops, especially in the passing game(receiving/blocking).....rare these days one runner can carry a team......by committee seems to work, but they all have to be good.....we need a third runner....Hillis and Cox are not the answer...hopefully, a low cost solution in the draft is the answer....
So would Jacquizz Rodgers but I'm sure he would be too expensive.
I really like Ingram, but he's not the speed back, more of a straight forward workhorse except he gets dinged. Spiller is a player you just can't expect consistent big plays from in the NFL, he's not the talent he was projected to be by many on BBI.
My hope is if we can find a guy that could also be a return specialist, we can get OBJ off the punt return. Depending how what Cruz looks like coming back, OBJ will be our number 1 guy for years to come, no need to have him back returning punts.
I'll take Ingram over Spiller hands down.
There's a solid chance we pick another WR in the draft, with the ability to potentially backfill Randle or Jernigan. Perhaps they'll target one with return abilities.
In this WC offense, he'd be catching quick passes, running draws and just being a change of pace back.
Alas, his neck is damaged and he had to retire. Just a shame as we've missed on so many early picks over Reese's tenure.
I think we need to draft a speed running back in the upcoming draft. I'd take a UFA RB for the right price. Remember, Jennings will turn 30 next year and that is usually the age a RB begins to show decline. I think Jennings finishes the last 7 or 8 games and does well for us but I'm not seeing him as a viable RB beyond 2015.
I agree! We need a back with very good speed. Early on teams against our defense, would clear out, throw to the RB who would run for a lot of yards before our Lbs would rally.
I want to run the same passing concepts with our offense, however, I want a back who can do that. That's why I miss Wilson and what he could have brought to this offense in terms of speed and acceleration. He had good balance too so it sucks to see him retire with his potential.
So finding a back who can be change of pace and provide that added speed would be great.