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carrington,,,blount.... MJD

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by HinesWardHOF, Mar 24, 2014.

Who Would You Sign?

  1. Maurice Jones-Drew

    13 vote(s)
    29.5%

  2. Alex Carrington

    10 vote(s)
    22.7%

  3. LeGarrette Blount

    21 vote(s)
    47.7%
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  1. freakfontana

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    well we have no money and i think the goal was mitchell
     
    freakfontana, Mar 25, 2014
    freakfontana, Mar 25, 2014
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  2. dobbler-33

    dobbler-33 Well-Known Member

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    The flipside though, is Bell would be hammering as well. If Blount could get along with the idea of spelling Bell as well as softening the D, then man we could really take some air out of the ball IMO late in the game. IDK I think Blount would be a wiser move than MJD at this stage in the game, especially behind unproven line play... Need some gusto hauling the rock!
     
    dobbler-33, Mar 25, 2014
    dobbler-33, Mar 25, 2014
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  3. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    yeah we can take the air out of the ball late inthe game (as cowher used to do ) but .. taking the air out and running out the clock is ONLY a good plan IFFFFFF we have the lead..

    HINES
     
    HinesWardHOF, Mar 25, 2014
    HinesWardHOF, Mar 25, 2014
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  4. dobbler-33

    dobbler-33 Well-Known Member

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    We've dropped some leads the last couple of seasons by not being able to do so... Guess we'll see moving forward
     
    dobbler-33, Mar 26, 2014
    dobbler-33, Mar 26, 2014
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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Carrington's deal with the Rams: 1 year, $1.5 Mil. $500,000 guaranteed roster bonus.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 27, 2014
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 27, 2014
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  6. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    He just had to want to play for the Rams and not for us. We could have done that I would think! I thought Carrington was one of those guys that had the potential to come in and become something pretty special. Would have been a good signing from a risk/reward perspective.
     
    JackAttack 5958, Mar 27, 2014
    JackAttack 5958, Mar 27, 2014
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  7. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Being reported that the Raiders have the inside track on MJD. Deal could happen quickly.
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 27, 2014
    Blast Furnace, Mar 27, 2014
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  8. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I'm guessing we could have had him here for the same deal. In St. Louis he needs an injury in front of him to get any significant playing time. Here he would have had a legit chance to start, and could have played the 5 tech in base schemes and rotated in/out as an inside penetrator in sub packages. Oh well.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Mar 27, 2014
    Steel_Elvis, Mar 27, 2014
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  9. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I heard they gave him an extensive physical, maybe they saw something they didn't like.
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 27, 2014
    Blast Furnace, Mar 27, 2014
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  10. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Sounds likely.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 27, 2014
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 27, 2014
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  11. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Update, his entire contract is guaranteed.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 28, 2014
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 28, 2014
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  12. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Maurice Jones-Drew has agreed to terms with the Raiders for a 3 year deal. He'll be the starter there.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 28, 2014
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 28, 2014
    #37
  13. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    As he should be. MJD still has some great years left in him. I always thought he would never accept a backup role at minimal value.

    I will say though, the trend of RBs being devalued is alive and well. Anyone take a good look at the RB contracts so far aswell as the lack of interest. No one wants to pay top dollar for a RB anymore in this pass happy league.
     
    SteelCity_NB, Mar 28, 2014
    SteelCity_NB, Mar 28, 2014
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