RUMOR: Cowboy going after Jamal Lewis?

[wxcpo]

Got this off extremeskins.com so take it for what it's worth. Just wondering if anyone else had heard this rumor? I think those skins fans are looking for any reason to discredit our boys.

http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144155&page=1&pp=15

[Tricked]

teams aren't allowed to talk to free agents until free agency begins..

we've got alot of talent at RB, i really doubt we go after him or any other big named RB this offseason

[Cbz40]

I think I agree with Art:

"Lewis is a younger, equally spent Eddie George" :)

No I have not heard the rumor.

[Anguillidae]

I don't believe it. We don't have a need at running back.

[RandyWhiteRules]

We don't want Lewis in Dallas.

After he broke his ankle and spent the summer in the slammer his numbers have gone way down.

Eddie George II.

Pass.

[jksmith269]

Got this off extremeskins.com so take it for what it's worth. Just wondering if anyone else had heard this rumor? I think those skins fans are looking for any reason to discredit our boys.

http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144155&page=1&pp=15
How bout copy and past what is said instead of just putting a link. espically when the thread begins anyone else hear this rumor. I expected to see the dang rumor not having to go to another site to see it. thanks

[5Stars]

We don't want Lewis in Dallas.

After he broke his ankle and spent the summer in the slammer his numbers have gone way down.

Eddie George II.

Pass.

Well, come on now! This rumor came from ExtremesBanSkins! So, it's got to be TRUE! ART never lies...I mean, come on...these are the RedForskins were are talking about!!

[Chocolate Lab]

I don't believe it for a second, but...

I might have to bend my rule against rooting for thugs if this happened. ;) IMO Lewis is the absolute prototypical Parcells back, and I'd bet money that at some point Parcells has wondered "what if" when seeing Lewis play.

Actually, I've feared the Eagles getting him. He's an absolute stud when he's healthy.

[BigDFan5]

I think I agree with Art:

"Lewis is a younger, equally spent Eddie George" :)

No I have not heard the rumor.

Then again Art would say that about Ladanian Tomlinson if we traded for him.

[numnuts23]

All I know is that he KILLED my fantasy team's chances this year!! :bang2:

[AbeBeta]

Why do folks continually buy rumors about us going after bad character players. Didn't last year's draft convince you? We passed on Merriman, passed on Odell Thurman and picked guys at the same positions over them.

[wxcpo]

Why do folks continually buy rumors about us going after bad character players. Didn't last year's draft convince you? We passed on Merriman, passed on Odell Thurman and picked guys at the same positions over them.

I never said I bought this rumor, merely was asking if anyone else had heard it.

[Cbz40]

Then again Art would say that about Ladanian Tomlinson if we traded for him.


True......:D

[Rush 2112]

I don't believe it for a second, but...

I might have to bend my rule against rooting for thugs if this happened. ;) IMO Lewis is the absolute prototypical Parcells back, and I'd bet money that at some point Parcells has wondered "what if" when seeing Lewis play.

Actually, I've feared the Eagles getting him. He's an absolute stud when he's healthy.

This Parcells prototype RB gets overplayed way too much IMO.

Joe Morris was what? 5-7?
Curtis Martin 5-11/210
Julius 5-8/210
Meggett?
Lewis Tillman?

Otis Anderson was there for a cup of coffee and that's it.

[5Stars]

I don't believe it for a second, but...

I might have to bend my rule against rooting for thugs if this happened. ;) IMO Lewis is the absolute prototypical Parcells back, and I'd bet money that at some point Parcells has wondered "what if" when seeing Lewis play.

Actually, I've feared the Eagles getting him. He's an absolute stud when he's healthy.

I want him, and T.O.!!! SUPERBOWL HERE WE COME!! :eek:

[bbgun]

Jamal = disco. Soooo over.

[Chocolate Lab]

This Parcells prototype RB gets overplayed way too much IMO.

Joe Morris was what? 5-7?
Curtis Martin 5-11/210
Julius 5-8/210
Meggett?
Lewis Tillman?

Otis Anderson was there for a cup of coffee and that's it.
Of all those guys, only Martin (or a much younger OJ Anderson, who was a great back with the Cardinals) is what Parcells would want as his true lead back, IMO.

Forget the height and weight numbers; Lewis is big, strong, fast, for the most part durable, and plays p****d off. The guy ran for 2000 yards on a team with zero passing threat. That's why I think Parcells would love him.

With a back like Lewis, Parcells really could play 60% run-40% pass ball like I think he'd like to. Bledsoe would be much more effective because we'd have a true running game. I love Julius, but he hasn't proven he can stay on the field long enough to truly count on.

Now all that said, I see about a 2% chance that we'd actually get him.

[Rush 2112]

Considering he says his #1 attribute for a RB is elusiveness.....

Doesn't make sense.

[RealCowboyfan]

Got this off extremeskins.com so take it for what it's worth. Just wondering if anyone else had heard this rumor? I think those skins fans are looking for any reason to discredit our boys.

http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144155&page=1&pp=15

I heard this on a sports talk radio and people at my job was talking about it... But the radio said that it's likely he'll end up in Dallas....

You see Dallas are in search of a powerback... but I won't believe until I see it...

[Bledsoe4MVP]

I'm sorry but I'm not buying this outlandish rumor. We have TWO potential young studs on the roster and running back is simply not a need. And even if we were going after a bonafide #1 running back, I would sign the edge, Shaun Alexander or Ahman Green before I spent money on Lewis.

This franchise has cleansed itself from the convicts of years past and the last thing we need is another felony offender on this team.:mad:

[Bob Sacamano]

Actually, I've feared the Eagles getting him. He's an absolute stud when he's healthy.

I wouldn't be suprised, and esp. in the light of Reid proclaiming that he wants to run the ball more

they have the means and opportunity

[Bob Sacamano]

Why do folks continually buy rumors about us going after bad character players. Didn't last year's draft convince you? We passed on Merriman, passed on Odell Thurman and picked guys at the same positions over them.

a better question would be, why do people buy rumors about trading for a player when we're already stocked at the position, full of young talent?

[Bob Sacamano]

With a back like Lewis, Parcells really could play 60% run-40% pass ball like I think he'd like to. Bledsoe would be much more effective because we'd have a true running game. I love Julius, but he hasn't proven he can stay on the field long enough to truly count on.

Now all that said, I see about a 2% chance that we'd actually get him.

we 1st would need to shore up the Oline, the Baltimore Oline fell apart this year, and Lewis struggled, that and he wasn't able to get into a rythm because of reduced carries and health being an issue

[neosapien23]

I wouldn't be suprised, and esp. in the light of Reid proclaiming that he wants to run the ball more

they have the means and opportunity

Westbrook gets no respect. I think they should have fed him the ball more.

[Bob Sacamano]

Westbrook gets no respect. I think they should have fed him the ball more.

there's a reason the Eagles kept Correll Buckhalter around, Westbrook isn't built to take the pounding of toting the rock 25+ times a game

[neosapien23]

there's a reason the Eagles kept Correll Buckhalter around, Westbrook isn't built to take the pounding of toting the rock 25+ times a game

Neither is Marshall Faulk. Westbrook only has to carry about 15-20 times. Who is the back up, Moats? He is very similar and can carry it another 10-15 times as well. They can also utilize swing passes to utilize both players speed and elusiveness.

[trickblue]

Here is why I find this rumor bogus...

Lewis made it no secret last season that he wasn't going to run hard because he didn't want to risk injury and miss out on the big payday...

Parcells doesn't like that type of player...

Stranger things have happened, but I find this HIGHLY unlikely...

Lewis may end up in Philly or Indy...

[Bob Sacamano]

Neither is Marshall Faulk. Westbrook only has to carry about 15-20 times. Who is the back up, Moats? He is very similar and can carry it another 10-15 times as well. They can also utilize swing passes to utilize both players speed and elusiveness.

ok, but Philly likes having a big back, and since Reid says he's dedicated to running the football more, it makes sense that they will want to get another big back

[Da Hammer]

No thanks to Lewis, not only is he a thug but he's past his prime just like Eddie George was

[AbeBeta]

I never said I bought this rumor, merely was asking if anyone else had heard it.

regardless of your intention, I will slam you either way. it is my nature.

[SkinsandTerps]

I actually see Lewis going to New England. Would be a great fit for him.
Edge going to Carolina or NYJ.
Alexander staying put.
DeShaun Foster to NYJ or Arizona.
I think the Colts will trade for a RB or try to move up to draft one.

[ddh33]

I actually agree with the idea that Dallas will look hard to find a power back. I don't think it will be someone who has Lewis' price tag though. I think they will look for a more versatile kind of guy like Najeh Davenport or something - someone who could play some FB and do some running...

[ghst187]

Lewis would get in just as much trouble in Dallas being that he has a drug problem. He's one of those guys that should just exit left and give up trying to have an NFL career. He's lost it, the NFL should help that process in trying to clean up its image. They could go one step farther by disbanding the Ravens and disallowing Univ of Miami players from being drafted.

[burmafrd]

Lewis is done. He had his one great year and has done NOTHING since. Not that he did that much before. What is it with people and losers/thugs/washed up wastes suddenly being the guy for the Boys?

[Aikmaniac]

Forget Lewis, get Greg Jones.

Make a trade with Jax. He'd be the answer at FB and short yardage and could step in at RB at any time. Look at his production last season when Taylor went down.

[Yeagermeister]

Bring in Lewis as a FB maybe lol

[ravidubey]

Lewis has four fewer years of tread on him than George does, but he's missed some time, too. If he's a bargain (and he should be) we should nab him. Dallas does not have a powerful runner, and splitting time with Barber, Thompson, and Jones would not only help preserve his body it would also provide clutch, quality insurance in case any of the other backs goes down (again).

[Doomsday101]

Lewis has four fewer years of tread on him than George does, but he's missed some time, too. If he's a bargain (and he should be) we should nab him. Dallas does not have a powerful runner, and splitting time with Barber, Thompson, and Jones would not only help preserve his body it would also provide clutch, quality insurance in case any of the other backs goes down (again).

If Dallas picked up Lewis one of those backs will be gone. I doubt Dallas keeps 4 HB on the team.

[AbeBeta]

Forget Lewis, get Greg Jones.

Make a trade with Jax. He'd be the answer at FB and short yardage and could step in at RB at any time. Look at his production last season when Taylor went down.

And why is Jax wanting to move him?

Oh yeah. They don't want to move him.

Great suggestion.

[ravidubey]

If Dallas picked up Lewis one of those backs will be gone. I doubt Dallas keeps 4 HB on the team.

Would it kill to have a combination of Barber/Lewis replace Polite in the lineup? I think this is an offense that needs big plays frome the runnign game to put it over the top. Again IMO, the position Maurice Carthon ran successfully for so many years is going extinct.

[AbeBeta]

Would it kill to have a combination of Barber/Lewis replace Polite in the lineup? I think this is an offense that needs big plays frome the runnign game to put it over the top. Again IMO, the position Maurice Carthon ran successfully for so many years is going extinct.

You think Lewis is coming here to play FB? Come on. He's going to get decent money to play HB somewhere.

[Doomsday101]

Would it kill to have a combination of Barber/Lewis replace Polite in the lineup? I think this is an offense that needs big plays frome the runnign game to put it over the top. Again IMO, the position Maurice Carthon ran successfully for so many years is going extinct.

Barber and Lewis are not much of a blocking back. I'm not saying I would be opposed to getting Lewis but no way Dallas keeps 4 RB so someone would have to go. In the end I think this really is no more than a rumor one of many rumors we will continue to see in this slow part of the year.

[Hostile]

Has anyone noticed the Dallas media has not picked up on this rumor?

The reason is probably as simple as no truth to it.

[Aikmaniac]

And why is Jax wanting to move him?

Oh yeah. They don't want to move him.

Great suggestion.


Thanks. I came up with it all by myself.

[Doomsday101]

Has anyone noticed the Dallas media has not picked up on this rumor?

The reason is probably as simple as no truth to it.

Well you have a lot of folks who cover the NFL for the media outlet they work for so if you can't reports news you make it up as you go along. LOL

[RealCowboyfan]

Has anyone noticed the Dallas media has not picked up on this rumor?

The reason is probably as simple as no truth to it.

I heard this on two radios already...

WMNA < Baltimore area Radio station
Sports talk live radio< Washington area radio station

It's a rumor until proven not...

[AbeBeta]

Thanks. I came up with it all by myself.

Well, I guess it would be worse if someone helped you with the idea.

[Sasquatch]

Why do folks continually buy rumors about us going after bad character players. Didn't last year's draft convince you? We passed on Merriman, passed on Odell Thurman and picked guys at the same positions over them.

At the very least we could be fed credible rumors.

[AbeBeta]

At the very least we could be fed credible rumors.

Credible rumor? That's like healthy bacon.

[cobra]

I heard from a friend who is a real estate agent that Jamal Lewis was in Plano looking for a new house yesterday. He wants to play for Parcells and Parcells wants him so a deal is almost done.

























(Actually, that's all a lie. But, I figured I would be like every other moron who completely pulls these rumors out of their arse--rumors with no basis in reality or anything other than the creators speculation. So maybe I'll be linked like every other moron who makes up these rumors every time a free agent hits the market and "is looking for a house/apartment in Dallas".)

[Hostile]

I heard this on two radios already...

WMNA < Baltimore area Radio station
Sports talk live radio< Washington area radio station

It's a rumor until proven not...Those are Dallas media outlets in your world huh?

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[RealCowboyfan]

Those are Dallas media outlets in your world huh?

mapquest.com (http://www.mapquest.com/)

Just telling ya what I heard... :starspin :shoot2::starspin