ESPN: Dallas showing interest in Tatum Bell?

[ethiostar]

They are better off drafting someone in the 2nd or 3rd round.

I think they will still draft one in 2nd-4th round.

 

[joseephuss]

26 years old and not that expensive....what do we have to lose?

Nothing to really lose, but what is the rush. He is not a first day of free agency signing type player.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Pass.

 

[Bizwah]

I guess this may be the "surprise" at running back Jerry was talking about.

 

[Little Jr]

They are better off drafting someone in the 2nd or 3rd round.

They could still do that.

 

[Nightman]

The problem was that JJ was our starting running back. Bell will be the back-up, change of pace guy.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I would definately take him on the cheap....it would be a prudent move by the Boys as long as they draft another.

 

[Woods]

WOW!!!

Do I sense a hint of sarcasm? :laugh2:

 

[CalCBFan]

Tatum Bell and Julius Jones are the same back. Good speed, not a lot of wiggle in tight spaces and not a lot of power.

Who hasn't gained a 1000 yards in Denver's system? It doesn't seem like that big of an accomplishment and Julius also gained 1000 yards in 2006.

Tatum Bell
1 fumble for every 58.6 touches

Julius Jones
1 fumble for every 121.0 touches

I don't think Tatum is a bad back just like I don't think Julius is a bad back. Is Dallas looking for an upgrade or just someone to replace Julius? Tatum is not an upgrade.

If the stats about the funbles is true, I say re-sign Julius and see if Houck can get this line is to run block a little better. Once upon a time Julius was pretty good for us (before Larry Allen was run-off)...

 

[aikemirv]

Was he ever a kick returner or punt returner in college?

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

He can replace Tyson Thompson...because I hope we get another back in the draft to work with Marion.

 

[tomson75]

The only way I like this is if he's relegated to a #3 back. If so, I welcome it.

 

[jterrell]

Tatum Bell and Julius Jones are the same back. Good speed, not a lot of wiggle in tight spaces and not a lot of power.

Who hasn't gained a 1000 yards in Denver's system? It doesn't seem like that big of an accomplishment and Julius also gained 1000 yards in 2006.

Tatum Bell
1 fumble for every 58.6 touches

Julius Jones
1 fumble for every 121.0 touches

I don't think Tatum is a bad back just like I don't think Julius is a bad back. Is Dallas looking for an upgrade or just someone to replace Julius? Tatum is not an upgrade.

Dallas is looking for a happier version of Julius more so than a better one. A guy who can return kick offs and spell Barber without feeling the need to be the man.

Julius was furious when he didn't start.

I still think a rookie is the way to go.

 

[conner01]

i would rather have a guy like mewelde moore. better runner, better reciever, more help on special teams. but i guess you can't be all that picky at 3rd rb spot

 

[InmanRoshi]

When Jerry said how we're filling RB might be a "surprise" ... I had a feeling he meant a low tier FA who was off everyone's radar.

He does have a nice career ypc, but I hope he has gotten over his fumble problems. That was the main reason Denver shipped him off.

 

[Big Dakota]

It would be comforting to have ONE vet on the roster behnd MBIII that has carried part of an NFL workload in the past.

 

[ayjackson]

I've been suggesting this move for several weeks. He's cheap. He burst several long runs two seasons ago. He should be a good change of pace back for MBIII. We don't have to reach for a scat back in the first round and can instead draft a Kevin Smith, Ray Rice or Tashard Choice in the 3rd or 4th.

 

[aikemirv]

i would rather have a guy like mewelde moore. better runner, better reciever, more help on special teams. but i guess you can't be all that picky at 3rd rb spot

Yeah, I would like that better too. I want a third guy who is a punt returner or a KR. Moore is a pretty good punt returner but has not done much as a KR.

 

[Bach]

When Jerry said how we're filling RB might be a "surprise" ... I had a feeling he meant a low tier FA who was off everyone's radar.

He does have a nice career ypc, but I hope he has gotten over his fumble problems. That was the main reason Denver shipped him off.

As deep as the RB pool is this year, I would like to see us draft one on the first day.

 

[Vintage]

It would be comforting to have ONE vet on the roster behnd MBIII that has carried part of an NFL workload in the past.

Exactly. We have a quality starter in Barber. We can draft a nice compliment. But a veteran backup RB is probably a good idea too, in case Barber misses some time.

I am all for this if its a good deal. And he is being brought in as a change of pace/backup RB type and not someone to split carries with.