Ray Rice?

[ftghb]

Instead of going after peterson or spending a first round pick on a rb, why isn't Ray Rice a good football option? he's only 28, he can run btw the tackles, pass block and catch out of the backfield and can probably be had for less years (like 1 year), less guaranteed (like veteran's minimum) and less risk than a drafted rookie running back.

So the only thing I can see people having apprehension with is the domestic violence issue. But as far as a team that had enough faith to keep josh brent and sign greg hardy, it seems like a moot point to me. Unless it's too much baggage to handle? thoughts?

 

[esloan]

Instead of going after peterson or spending a first round pick on a rb, why isn't Ray Rice a good football option? he's only 28, he can run btw the tackles, pass block and catch out of the backfield and can probably be had for less years (like 1 year), less guaranteed (like veteran's minimum) and less risk than a drafted rookie running back.

So the only thing I can see people having apprehension with is the domestic violence issue. But as far as a team that had enough faith to keep josh brent and sign greg hardy, it seems like a moot point to me. Unless it's too much baggage to handle? thoughts?

His last season he ran for only 660 yards and had a 3.1 YPC average.

Give me a rookie instead.

 

[Spectre]

Might as well with Hardy on board. I think Rice still has game in him. Question is whether or not his absence has refueled his training, etc. because , as the poster above mentioned, he was pedestrian in his most recent period in the NFL. He is the kind of dynamic, experienced player that could bring home a ring for this team if they made a serious 1 season push with him (this season).

 

[vaturkey]

I think he's a subcompact car with little tread left on the tires. He won't/can't play special teams and he is a liability in pass blocking. We may have the same guy on the team already with a lot less tread on the tires who has the same difficulties with two out of three things we would want with most likely a backup running back. I don't have much doubt this years leading rusher is coming out of the college ranks.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

I think there's a better chance that Bill Bates is our starting RB next season than there is that it's Ray Rice.

 

[Risen Star]

His last season he ran for only 660 yards and had a 3.1 YPC average.

Give me a rookie instead.

This is true but we have people excited about a 3.3 yards per carry failure in Oakland. Surely we can spin something for Rice too.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

I think there's a better chance that Bill Bates is our starting RB next season than there is that it's Ray Rice.

One can only hope . . . . . . .

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

This is true but we have people excited about a 3.3 yards per carry failure in Oakland. Surely we can spin something for Rice too.

If we were to sign him Jerry could spin him as an equal to AP

 

[Risen Star]

I think there's a better chance that Bill Bates is our starting RB next season than there is that it's Ray Rice.

How bout this? We sign Rice and force him to date Greg Hardy?

 

[esloan]

What is it with peo

This is true but we have people excited about a 3.3 yards per carry failure in Oakland. Surely we can spin something for Rice too.

I was not high on the McFadden signing but I can deal with it as a backup and/or complimentary back. Our starter should come from the college ranks.

 

[Risen Star]

What is it with peo


I was not high on the McFadden signing but I can deal with it as a backup and/or complimentary back. Our starter should come from the college ranks.

Peo who need peo are the luckiest peo in the world.

3.3 per carry isn't a backup. That's NFL Europe type stuff.

 

[BAZ]

I was ok with Brent as he went to jail, Hardy because the details are a little murky on the he said/she said, AP well, eh, I guess I don't like children, but are we really at the "what could Ray Rice hurt?" stage? I mean, I don't see it happening as the video was so high profile sponsors will jump of immediately, but come on is the RKG play book lining the budgie cage?

 

[esloan]

Peo who need peo are the luckiest peo in the world.

3.3 per carry isn't a backup. That's NFL Europe type stuff.

Oh, I agree. I still dislike the McFadden signing. Hoping the much improved o-line will help raise that average a bit but I am not hoping for much. Hoping the rookie can shine.

 

[Sarge]

Fork.

 

[EST_1986]

If Rice has something left in the tank I'd love him hear in a heartbeat, however, he does not

 

[Ultra Warrior]

We'll get enough crap from the Hardy signing. We don't need more bad press. No thanks.

 

[esloan]

If Rice has something left in the tank I'd love him hear in a heartbeat, however, he does not

I agree. Not a lot left in the tank and not worth the press the signing would give.

 

[cajuncocoa]

 

[Silver N Blue]

No way no how and no thank you.

 

[esloan]

No way no how and no thank you.

Ha! I figured this move would be right up your alley, man!