Free agent chatter

[MHS831]

Adam Thielen on NFL Network Combine coverage said he thought Aaron would probably retire.

[Mr. Scot]

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

[45catfan]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

 

Too many miles, too much wear and tear and getting old in RB years.  Not too mention the money he would require.  The days of the 'bell cow' RB are over.  Sure, it's still around, but rarer as time goes on. Plus, plenty of FAs and a deep draft this year at RB.

Hard pass.

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

Too many miles, too much wear and tear and getting old in RB years.  Not too mention the money he would require.  The days of the 'bell cow' RB are over.  Sure, it's still around, but rarer as time goes on. Plus, plenty of FAs and a deep draft this year at RB.

Hard pass.

Yeah. Henry is the RB version of a rental car thrown into reverse at 50mph just to see what happens. 

[CamWhoaaCam]

2 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Too many miles, too much wear and tear and getting old in RB years.  Not too mention the money he would require.  The days of the 'bell cow' RB are over.  Sure, it's still around, but rarer as time goes on. Plus, plenty of FAs and a deep draft this year at RB.

Hard pass.

If we draft a rookie QB he makes perfect sense for us. This dude is still a game changer if he has a legit QB to take pressure off him.

 

I think a contender goes after him but I wouldn't be mad if he came here.

[SmokinwithWilly]

Henry is also 29. That's RB 30 wall is right around the corner. No need to pay big money for that. 

[45catfan]

2 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

If we draft a rookie QB he makes perfect sense for us. This dude is still a game changer if he has a legit QB to take pressure off him.

 

I think a contender goes after him but I wouldn't be mad if he came here.

Sorry, but those statements are contradictory.  I agree with the second part, but that doesn't mesh with the first.  Usually you need a solid running to take pressure off a rookie QB.  Henry still has it, no doubt, but he's high priced and high mileage, neither of which I'm down with.

[joemac]

15 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

 

We just got rid of one very expensive RB.  Probably not in a hurry to sign another one.  Production from the RB position can be had so cheaply, in so many ways today that I dont see why any team would hand out a huge contract to one. 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, joemac said:

We just got rid of one very expensive RB.  Probably not in a hurry to sign another one.  Production from the RB position can be had so cheaply, in so many ways today that I dont see why any team would hand out a huge contract to one. 

I wouldn't be in favor of it, but you never know.

[Prowler2k18]

9 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I wouldn't be in favor of it, but you never know.

I’d rather we wait and see what the Colts may do with Jonathan Taylor. An article a few weeks back (no link) expects them to try and trade him. He’d be worth a 3rd rounder at best and would add another strong runner to complement Hubbard if it happened. JMO

Edited March 6, 2023 by Prowler2k18

[CamWhoaaCam]

1 hour ago, 45catfan said:

Sorry, but those statements are contradictory.  I agree with the second part, but that doesn't mesh with the first.  Usually you need a solid running to take pressure off a rookie QB.  Henry still has it, no doubt, but he's high priced and high mileage, neither of which I'm down with.

I don't think we should pursue him. Im just saying he would make sense especially with a rookie QB.

 

 

[DeeJay]

imagine bajin robinson and a derrick henry backfield...

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 hour ago, joemac said:

We just got rid of one very expensive RB.  Probably not in a hurry to sign another one.  Production from the RB position can be had so cheaply, in so many ways today that I dont see why any team would hand out a huge contract to one. 

Plus he's not really a part of the receiving game, though it has happened in spurts. With the multifaceted RBs coming out of college, being able to be part of the passing game is essential for these older backs. It's one reason I'm not a huge fan of Chuba. Dude has hands of stone.