C.J. Andersen released

[garyv]

Weird cut. He was decent last year -- 1,000 yards, 4.1 average, etc.

Maybe Denver going RB early only they know this !!!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

CJ is 10 times the running back Smith is

He's better......yes....but I thinks'd prefer going with the younger Smith. CJ is coming off a 1k yard season. That should be a pretty penny for a backup.

 

[phildadon86]

He's better......yes....but I thinks'd prefer going with the younger Smith. CJ is coming off a 1k yard season. That should be a pretty penny for a backup.

I think RB is one of those positions that would actually take less to play behind our line. A la Alfred Morris

 

[jujoboys]

Smith showed he was capable of running successfully when zeke was out. There are not enough carries to keep 3 rb's involved in this offense with zeke typically getting 90% of the carries. draft a guy late who can either sit an develop or who can also help ST while zeke and smith get the bulk of the reps/ carries this year.

Did you actually watch Smith last year? He had one big run and the rest of his performance was below average. We need an upgrade at the backup RB position so if Zeke gets hurt or suspended again we are covered. Rod Smith had 55 carries last year for 232 yards but had 45 yards of that on 1 carry. So the other 54 attempts he gained 187 yards for a 3.4 yards per carry. Rod Smith is a JAG. Him and his brother are both overrated. I like him for special teams and that is about it. For someone so big he is very soft on short yardage runs. Several times on short yardage runs last year he spun and went back first.

 

[TruBluSince1982]

I was going to post this myself and thought what a great pick-up this would be especially with his blocking skills.

But too redundant with Smith imo. Would much rather draft someone like Cohen.. Oh yeah too late.. whatever

I'm going back into my hole pouting about Bryant.. later

 

[CouchCoach]

Always must ask this first. Why didn't his team want him?

 

[John813]

https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/1524354

The Miami Dolphins agreed to trade offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James to the Denver Broncos for running back C.J. Anderson before surprisingly backing out of the deal, sources told Troy Renck of Denver 7.

It's unclear when, exactly, the trade was set to happen, but the Broncos have been rumored to be listening to offers for Anderson throughout the offseason. Broncos general manager John Elway was mum on the 27-year-old's future in Denver when asked about it in late March, saying "he may or may not" be back.

 

[LittleD]

No. Denver had no trade offers for him and just decided to cut him.

Just like Dez...Teams don't want to trade for other teams mistakes and problems.

 

[jujoboys]

You guys need to understand the economics of the NFL today. You don't pay age no matter how good.
You let them go at least 1 year early and keep drafting the future of your team.

CJ Anderson is 27. The Eagles signed Nick Foles (29), Chris Long (33), Alshon Jeffery (28), and Torrey Smith (29) last year. How did that work out for them?

 

[phildadon86]

CJ Anderson is 27. The Eagles signed Nick Foles (29), Chris Long (33), Alshon Jeffery (28), and Torrey Smith (29) last year. How did that work out for them?

Don't even bother. He seems to think you can build a successful team solely based on the draft. No FA or Trades. Ever.

 

[LittleD]

CJ Anderson is 27. The Eagles signed Nick Foles (29), Chris Long (33), Alshon Jeffery (28), and Torrey Smith (29) last year. How did that work out for them?

Now look at the Eagles FA all 3 years before last year and the Giants FA last year. I don't like the odds.

A great, hot QB at playoff time, a great coaching staff, and an adequate defense wins in the playoffs. We don't
have any of those this year.

 

[jujoboys]

Just like Dez...Teams don't want to trade for other teams mistakes and problems.

Yes, his $4.5 million dollar salaries in 2018 and 2019 kills his trade value. I'm thinking Dallas could offer him around $1.5 to $2 million a year and secure a viable backup RB.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Depending on the money involved, Anderson would be a great signing. He's only 27 and has had success in the league. I realize 27 for a RB isn't the same as 27 for a TE, but he's still got plenty left. Besides, I'm thinking about a 2-3 year contract as a backup RB, not a five year starter.

 

[aikemirv]

Depending on the money involved, Anderson would be a great signing. He's only 27 and has had success in the league. I realize 27 for a RB isn't the same as 27 for a TE, but he's still got plenty left. Besides, I'm thinking about a 2-3 year contract as a backup RB, not a five year starter.

I would rather just keep Smith and look for a Kamara type in the draft. CJ is not a difference maker at all.

 

[LittleD]

Yes, his $4.5 million dollar salaries in 2018 and 2019 kills his trade value. I'm thinking Dallas could offer him around $1.5 to $2 million a year and secure a viable backup RB.

There are better and younger RB's in this draft and we're likely to get one.

 

[GenoT]

At this stage of his career (27yo), would Anderson be willing to take backup snaps and, more importantly, backup $$?

 

[Nightman]

There are better and younger RB's in this draft and we're likely to get one.

And they don't know the NFL passing game and can't block like an NFL vet

 

[cowboyblue22]

smith for the cowboys is a jag they better draft someone or sign a veteren

 

[BourbonBalz]

I would rather just keep Smith and look for a Kamara type in the draft. CJ is not a difference maker at all.

He's an above average RB and will be a backup in Dallas. I guess it depends on what your idea of a difference maker is. If Elliott were to sustain an injury that cost him a game or two, would you want Smith as our starter? I wouldn't. I don't disagree that we need to draft a change of pace back, but even that type of back isn't going to work as a fill-in for Elliott.

 

[gmoney112]

CJ had 1000 yards for Denver, who's OL might have been the worst in the league. They couldn't block anything.

If the money's right, sure. Getting some quality depth at RB would do some good on offense. Find the shifty/quick guy in the draft that brings speed, and you have a solid 3 man rotation.