RB Anthony Thomas- your thoughts?

[Qwickdraw]

So it appears that no one is lining up to acquire the services of this productive Chicago back. What are your thoughts on his potential with Dallas?

He could surely be had for a reasonable price.
He has plenty of experience. (4 seasons)
He is probably prepared to accept a backup role.
He has the size and run style to compliment JJ nicely. (6'2", 225)
He has been pretty productive on a very weak offense.

Bring him on. IMO.

[Rack Bauer]

I thought I heard/read that he signed with someone already. Or have I just been hit in the head a few too many times?

[StonetheCrow77]

He's still out there I believe... I'd be all for it... but, if he wanted to be a back up, why wouldn't he just stay in Chi town??

[CanadaBoys]

Not signed as far as i know.

He'd be a good signing... Has starting experience. Contrasting style to Julius.

BUT... I hear the reason he hasn't signed is he is determind to be a starter (and wants too much money of course). If his demands would drop then I'd be open to it. Seems like a good enough fit.

But I'm willing to take a chance in rounds 4-6 with this draft class.

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by CanadaBoys

BUT... I hear the reason he hasn't signed is he is determind to be a starter (and wants too much money of course).

We have a winner!!!!!!!!

[ghettogandhi]

Originally Posted by big dog cowboy

We have a winner!!!!!!!!

I would love Anthony Thomas-

hopefully he ll recognize that he is not desired as a starter in the league right now- the only way to prove it is to get on the field-

he would be a great sub for Julius jones

[Payton34Smith22]

He would be a good back for us to have and sometimes* a change of scenery works wonders for a player.

[Natedawg44]

BUT... I hear the reason he hasn't signed is he is determind to be a starter (and wants too much money of course). If his demands would drop then I'd be open to it. Seems like a good enough fit.

I think he's finding out Free Agency doesn't do a whole lot for the ego if you think too much of yourself.

[ghst187]

Eddie George part deux, the reason Eddie wasn't productive (besides the fact that he sucks these days) is that he was way too slow to hit the crease. Our OL only gives you a crease for a split second and then its gone. A-Train would have the same problem running behind our OL. I think our COP needs to be quick to the hole.
Oh wait, we have a guy named Rashard Lee that's like that, who also happens to be a very good KR. Lee was the only flash of a running game we had while Julius was out. I know BP doesn't like him a whole lot because of his inability to pick up the pass rush, but maybe he needs another year. This is what....his second or third year?
Besides, I think FS, DE, LB, WR, and RT are more important right now. Sure, love to have one more starting caliber RB, but we only have so many draft picks and none of the FAs really "do it" for me. There are likely to be some candidates on day two of this draft anyway. There's also Bickerstaff who we really have no idea about what he'll do. I say hold off...I think adding too many free agents can be bad for a team at some point.

[Crown Royal]

Originally Posted by ghst187

Eddie George part deux, the reason Eddie wasn't productive (besides the fact that he sucks these days) is that he was way too slow to hit the crease. Our OL only gives you a crease for a split second and then its gone. A-Train would have the same problem running behind our OL. I think our COP needs to be quick to the hole.
Oh wait, we have a guy named Rashard Lee that's like that, who also happens to be a very good KR. Lee was the only flash of a running game we had while Julius was out. I know BP doesn't like him a whole lot because of his inability to pick up the pass rush, but maybe he needs another year. This is what....his second or third year?
[View Full Quote]Besides, I think FS, DE, LB, WR, and RT are more important right now. Sure, love to have one more starting caliber RB, but we only have so many draft picks and none of the FAs really "do it" for me. There are likely to be some candidates on day two of this draft anyway. There's also Bickerstaff who we really have no idea about what he'll do. I say hold off...I think adding too many free agents can be bad for a team at some point.

The problem with Eddie was that he had to carry the load for more games than was desired, with Jones on the sidelines. ATrain is still young enough to find holes (and make them when necessary) in a backup role. Kinda like the effectiveness of Hambrick when he was a backup....

[Big Country]

One answer... NOPE!!! ReShard Lee is better than that guy.

[trickblue]

Originally Posted by aardvark

One answer... NOPE!!! ReShard Lee is better than that guy.

That... coupled with the fact he has stated he wants to start...

He has some skills... but he would need to have a team mentality rather than a starting mentality to do us any good...

That last thing we need is another controversy on this team... especially during the season...

[31smackdown]

I like atrain... never really understood his fall from grace. Is he much worse or any worse than Lamont Jordan... I'm not sure. Maybe he has some other issues we are unaware of.

I like the guy out of San Diego... Jesse Chatman..or Chapman.. I forget. He's a big small guy and still can move, has quickness for a guy his weight.

[CanadaBoys]

Originally Posted by ghst187

Eddie George part deux, the reason Eddie wasn't productive (besides the fact that he sucks these days) is that he was way too slow to hit the crease. Our OL only gives you a crease for a split second and then its gone. A-Train would have the same problem running behind our OL. I think our COP needs to be quick to the hole.
Oh wait, we have a guy named Rashard Lee that's like that, who also happens to be a very good KR. Lee was the only flash of a running game we had while Julius was out. I know BP doesn't like him a whole lot because of his inability to pick up the pass rush, but maybe he needs another year. This is what....his second or third year?
[View Full Quote]Besides, I think FS, DE, LB, WR, and RT are more important right now. Sure, love to have one more starting caliber RB, but we only have so many draft picks and none of the FAs really "do it" for me. There are likely to be some candidates on day two of this draft anyway. There's also Bickerstaff who we really have no idea about what he'll do. I say hold off...I think adding too many free agents can be bad for a team at some point.

I disagree...Eddie had been bad for years... A-train is not quite that bad. The problem with him is he's no home run hitter... he's a 4yrds/carry kinda back.. though he doesn't always get t beciase of the bears horrid passing game.

Regardless... he has good vision... hit the hole well.. and can grind out 4-5 yards at a time. he can also get tough yards... he could start a game or 2 and be okay but i wouldn't want him to start too many.

[dbair1967]

Originally Posted by Qwickdraw

So it appears that no one is lining up to acquire the services of this productive Chicago back. What are your thoughts on his potential with Dallas?

He could surely be had for a reasonable price.
He has plenty of experience. (4 seasons)
He is probably prepared to accept a backup role.
He has the size and run style to compliment JJ nicely. (6'2", 225)
He has been pretty productive on a very weak offense.

Bring him on. IMO.

would rather have somebody like Darren Sproles

there's a reason nobody is "lining up" to acquire Thomas' services

David