If JJ got traded, what would be your plan?

[Big Dakota]

Say sometime between now and the 22nd pick JJ gets traded. What would your plan of attack be to add another RB or maybe 2?

I'm not sure how crazy Wade is about Turner but that seems like a lateral move unless Wade feels like he's worth signing to a new deal and we could get him for a reasonable price in both picks and salary/S Bonus.

Brian Leonard would be nice in the second but he probably won't last that long. Maybe if he fell to the late 30's early 40's we could trade up. I like the kid myself.There are several other options at RB but most 2nd-3rd-4th rounders would scare we with MB3 and TT the only other RBs on the team. If we went with a mid round RB i'd have to sign one of the few FA vets left to feel comfortable.

Free agents are slim with Chris Brown, Kevin Barlow, Dom Davis(Williams) and maybe one could convince Dillon to play one more year? Don't know if Dom Williams knee is finally healthy or not?

Your opinions?

 

[Jimz31]

If we traded JJ, my first plan of action would be to figure out a way to get him back.

 

[BLT]

if you think you can replace JJ with brian leonard your crazy...i dont get all the hype about this guy and im the biggest Rutgers fan.. the guy is a FB and every 1 had him projected to go in the late 3rd early 4th.. then he says o im a RB and now people have him late 1st early 2nd..

 

[D-BOI99]

I would only trade jj if it iinvolves adrian peterson...other than that we should keep jj.

 

[jobberone]

You have said it all. Leonard might could do it. Might not be able to draft him. Pittman is more iffy. Below that there are only a few that fit the profile of a starting NFL RB. Chris Henry is unproven in college much less the NFL. Battle is an option but only has one year of production.

You just can't hold an alleged SB contender hostage over a RB. You almost have to keep JJ this year. I suppose Dillon might be an answer but I wouldn't count on him even if you can get him.

I don't even like the Turner idea. You don't know for sure what you're getting. I say don't rock the boat.

I left Tony Hunt off but it doesn't change my mind.

 

[Jake0]

If he got traded, the plan would be trade our 1st, 2nd, whatever pick we got from JJ, plus whatever 2nd day picks are required to get to the pick that lets us take Peterson (if he falls out of the top 5). I see no other reason to trade JJ.

 

[Chuck 54]

If you get a 2nd or 3rd for JJ, you then use one of your 3rd round picks on a RB...end of story. You have Barber starting, Thompson relieving, and a good rookie learning...personally, I like Michael Bush in the 3rd for the power running game.

 

[Big Dakota]

You have said it all. Leonard might could do it. Might not be able to draft him. Pittman is more iffy. Below that there are only a few that fit the profile of a starting NFL RB. Chris Henry is unproven in college much less the NFL. Battle is an option but only has one year of production.

You just can't hold an alleged SB contender hostage over a RB. You almost have to keep JJ this year. I suppose Dillon might be an answer but I wouldn't count on him even if you can get him.

I don't even like the Turner idea. You don't know for sure what you're getting. I say don't rock the boat.

In the end, even though i'd hate to lose JJ for nothing after 07(adding injury to insult where Steven Jackson is concerned) it COULD be a tremendous risk to get rid of him at this point. I just get the feeling from all these "reports" they won't make a run at resigning him next year. But i'd rather lose him next year but have a good chace to make some noise this season. Just ondering how people would handle it if he is traded.

 

[Chuck 54]

I would only trade jj if it iinvolves adrian peterson...other than that we should keep jj.

I can't agree with that...there are plenty of RB's in the draft that will be better than JJ or at least his equal. We took him earlier in the 2nd round than anyone else would have expected. JJ is a good back, but we'd be fine with Barber, Thompson, and a RB with the pick we get for him.

 

[Big Dakota]

If you get a 2nd or 3rd for JJ, you then use one of your 3rd round picks on a RB...end of story. You have Barber starting, Thompson relieving, and a good rookie learning...personally, I like Michael Bush in the 3rd for the power running game.

Michael Bush, RB, LouisvilleThis is turning out to be a sad story. Michael Bush actually wanted to come out following his junior season but when he saw so many other top underclassmen at his position bolting he went back to school. That looked to be a good decision as he was projected to be the top senior running back for 2007, a first round pick and a leading contender for the Heisman Trophy. Unfortunately for Bush he broke his leg in the first game of the year and missed the rest of the season but despite having a redshirt year available to him he opted to take a pass and head to the NFL. There was talk that he could still be a 2nd or 3rd round pick if he showed he was healthy prior to Draft Day but it was just recently announced that he had to have a second surgery to have a rod inserted into that leg and that he wouldn't be ready for action for another couple of months. At this point it looks like Bush is going to fall to Day Two, where he could be a major steal for someone. Good luck Mike!

 

[Big Dakota]

If he got traded, the plan would be trade our 1st, 2nd, whatever pick we got from JJ, plus whatever 2nd day picks are required to get to the pick that lets us take Peterson (if he falls out of the top 5). I see no other reason to trade JJ.

Well the numbers could work if someone up there like Minnesota, Atlanta or Houston is willing to drop that far. Usually doesn't happen for a top 10 team to drop into the 20's. But i do agree the best scenario for trading JJ is to get AD. #2 is worth 780, out 2nd is worth 370 and i would guess JJ is worth 200-250. THAT GEt ya up around 8-10 if everything drops into place. I'm not holding my breath on that one.

 

[Tristan]

Kenny Irons!, I would love to see Irons & Barber. I have high hopes for J.J. if we keep him, but I'm all for adding a back like Irons, whether we trade J.J. or not.

I also think we should take a shot at Bush, but no earlier than the third, Ideally the fourth.

If we keep J.J. then Bush is a great idea, we would have the luxury of letting him heal up for the year, and he would give us insurance/leverage in regards to J.J.'s contract situation after the season.

 

[dbair1967]

he's almost assuredly not getting traded, so the point is probably moot

there's only one reason to dump JJ, and thats if you KNOW FOR SURE you can improve the situation...to me that means either trading alot to move up and get Adrian Peterson if he slips out of the top-5, or because they are sold on MBIII's ability to handle the starting position

JuJo is most likely gonna be a Cowboy next yr, much to the dismay of some on here

David

 

[actual29]

id hate to see JJ leave cause i do like him
but if we can get Adrian Peterson... ill make that trade in a heartbeat.
but i dont think anyone else would really b worth trading.

 

[SDogo]

I don't like the idea of getting rid of JJ but if we did I would feel a little better if we could replace him with Brandon Jackson.

 

[ndanger]

I would look hard at Lorenzo Booker.Kid is mature way beyond his means and I really believe he has something to prove.Seems like a Reggie Bush or that little maggot the iggles have type running back.

 

[jobberone]

In the end, even though i'd hate to lose JJ for nothing after 07(adding injury to insult where Steven Jackson is concerned) it COULD be a tremendous risk to get rid of him at this point. I just get the feeling from all these "reports" they won't make a run at resigning him next year. But i'd rather lose him next year but have a good chace to make some noise this season. Just ondering how people would handle it if he is traded.

I do think it is COULD. But if you trade JJ then Barber goes down what in the heck are you going to do? Thompson is unproven and now you've got a rookie from the 2-5 round in a bad draft for RBs backing up Thompson who is coming off a major injury. Even if you get Leonard or Hunt and Barber stays healthy are you satisfied with that?

I really think JJ will play even better this year. The OL will be improved baring injury. JJ will likely go into the season at less wt. Hopefully he'll be able to run like he wants.

I do understand wanting to get something for JJ. I think it better to address that after this year though. If a trade comes thru with someone of equal of better talent and you get contract stuff done then fine.

I can't agree with that...there are plenty of RB's in the draft that will be better than JJ or at least his equal. We took him earlier in the 2nd round than anyone else would have expected. JJ is a good back, but we'd be fine with Barber, Thompson, and a RB with the pick we get for him.

You aren't going to get a RB in this draft equal to JJ. RBs have to do more than run and rookie RBs aren't usually the equal of veterans. Maybe they run better but can they block, receive and know the playbook and the little things.? This draft is very shallow. Even the top is iffy. Lynch is more complete than Peterson who's injury prone. What does that say about the others who clearly aren't as talented. JMO but there aren't any RBs better than JJ all around yet. Period. They have to prove that.

 

[Kangaroo]

That depends on where you think Tyson Thomas is he does have lots of speed if you think he can step up into the 2nd back and Barber as your feature then so be it.

 

[SDogo]

I would look hard at Lorenzo Booker.Kid is mature way beyond his means and I really believe he has something to prove.Seems like a Reggie Bush or that little maggot the iggles have type running back.

Like Booker as well. Pittman intreagues me some.

 

[Big Dakota]

That depends on where you think Tyson Thomas is he does have lots of speed if you think he can step up into the 2nd back and Barber as your feature then so be it.

That's among the things i hate about this time of year. The unknowns stink. Ellis, Tyson and others as far as injuries. Ya just don't know at this time of year how they will recover.