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Best FA RBs?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SteelCity_NB, Jan 3, 2016.

  1. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    If #34 can't make it back next week, anyone got a list of any FA running backs out there?

    Who is this year's Ben Tate?

    Don't think Toussaint or Toddman are the answer.
     
  2. WWW

    WWW Writing Team

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    Please, don't let the guy who brought Vick to bring Ray Rice :facepalm:

    There should be anyone else...
     
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  3. Jammasterc

    Jammasterc Well-Known Member

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    Dri Archer hahaha!
     
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  4. IZONUFOTO

    IZONUFOTO Well-Known Member

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    are you allowed to sign guys after the regular season?....
     
  5. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    I think the Pats have turned over that stone time and time again. I think they have to really dig deep on the PS squads of teams to find some depth right now.
     
  6. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    Felix Jones is available.
     
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  7. Steelhammer92

    Steelhammer92 Well-Known Member

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    I can't believe we're back in this situation again. deja vu
     
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  8. turtle

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    I don't have a problem with Touissaint or Todman. Sour grapes from last year maybe, but I'd rather go with someone who's been on the team for awhile.
     
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  9. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    We did last season with Tate two games after the regular season ended.
     
  10. RPO IZSB

    RPO IZSB Well-Known Member

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  11. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    Todman can fly. Not sure about pass blocking though.
     
  12. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    Not sure either are the answer but at least to me Todman looks a lot more explosive and could do damage in space. Somehow Toussaint jumped him on game day,maybe cause of pass protection? ,but we need a RB not a blocker if that's the case use WJ to block. We need a threat in the running game. Toussaint looks very pedestrian. Best case is D Will is ok,why else would he return to the field?
     
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  13. WWW

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    Yes, you're allowed to add any Free Agent.

    For players with contracts for this season, free agency begins in March (I guess), so we can only sign free agents who are not on a team's roster by W17.
     
  14. DSteelerCT

    DSteelerCT Well-Known Member

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    Man, not one AFC team is playing at full strength. Steelers, KC, NE and Hou have lost their starting RB(s) and Den and Cinn their QB.
     
  15. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    Not impressed at all with Touissaint. I'll give him credit for a nice catch on the 2 point conversion though.
     
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  16. Rush2seven

    Rush2seven Well-Known Member

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    Pats recently picked up Steven Jackson, so somebody has to be available
     
  17. bigsteelerfaninky

    bigsteelerfaninky Well-Known Member

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    Let's sign a FB and pass the ball;)
     
  18. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    In defense to touissant, Williams wasn't exactly tearing it up before he exited today. There isn't much out there guys, patriots have Steven Jackson starting. Lots of downed running backs this year.
     
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  19. colsteveaustin

    colsteveaustin Well-Known Member

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    I say bring back Dri Archer.At least he might be a threat catching the ball on 3rd Downs?I think Todman can handle most of the Duties.
     
  20. Ender

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    Agree, turtle, although I like Todman better than Touissaint.
     
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  21. blitz_burgh

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    Agree 100%. All I can remember from last years playoff games was the dump off to Tate that ended up as an INT because he didn't catch it. Still have nightmares about it LOL. Stick with the guys that are on the team and take your chances.
     
  22. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    There isn't much out there to choose from.

    1 Dri Archer
    2 Joseph Randle *** recently arrested
    3 Zurlon Tipton
    4 Trent Richardson
    5 Cyrus Gray
    6 Isaiah Pead
    7 LaMichael James
    8 Alonzo Harris
    9 Antone Smith
    10 Storm Johnson
    11 Josh Harris
    12 Kenneth Harper
    13 Jawon Chisholm
    14 Bronson Hill
    15 Jerome Smith
    16 Daniel Thomas
    17 Michael Dyer
    18 Jeremy Stewart
    19 Keshawn Hill
    20 Lache Seastrunk
    21 LaVance Taylor
    * Ray Rice
     
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  23. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    I think we're gonna roll with who we have because of their time/experience on the roster. Toussaint,Todman and Will J. I prefer Todman because of his speed but I know the coaches don't.
     
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  24. Thor

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    You beat me to it. If anything, I think they consider re-signing Pead to serve behind Touissant/Todman. There's just nothing else there. I always thought Richardson would prove a more serviceable back than he did (not enough to justify where he was taken, mind you), but he never did.
     
  25. Lizard72

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    Well to be correct, he was supposed to block then get to the flat and catch the ball. He did neither and it was a Grape Ape TD.....
     

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