Sorry maybe it's just me but I have not read your posts as being optimistic.
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Sorry maybe it's just me but I have not read your posts as being optimistic.
Thats okay, I'm not happy right now so I can't blame you for getting that impression. I'm just telling you that when things are going good, I've experienced plenty of the opposite, being accused of being way too optimistic. Like I said, I have no agenda, I just go by what I see and give my opinion. If I'm happy with what the organization is doing, then I'm effusive in my praise. If I'm unhappy with the direction, then I don't pull any punches and can easily be perceived as a pessimist. Depends on the situation. For example, I promise my posts would look a lot different if we signed Julius Thomas. If that happened I would be doing cartwheels.
I think when healthy Ivory is a very good back who's bruising running style can grind down defenses.
Now he is not at Murray's level of athletic ability and pure speed but you can still win with an Ivory type back (see New England RB Blount / Vereen).
I agree we do have the dinero to sign an elite player whether it be RB, CB, or another position.
So I'm patiently waiting to see what the new Administration has up their sleeve regarding free-agency.
If we signed a Murray type RB I wouldn't object but we probably have more pressing needs at other positions (CB, O-line, pass rusher).
Glad to see Bilal back in green and white. He's an excellent all purpose back , who never gets bad press. Obviously , Bowles sees someone worth keeping! Bilal always reminded me of Curtis Martin .
I agree. What has he done but take up roster spot!
I keep hearing that he's really good, my question is, based on what evidence?
The Jets must have added a different Bilal Powell if he reminds you of Curtis Martin. The only thing close to Curtis Martin that we had was Freeman McNeil.
And Freeman's back-up, Johnny Hector, who could have started for half the teams in the league as a franchise back, but that was before free agency, when the team that drafted you owned your rights for as long as they wanted to keep you, so he was destined to be a #2, but man was that SOB good.
That was a great second round pick and it gave us a deadly 1-2 punch.
Muhammad Wilkerson @mowilkerson · 6h6 hours agoCongrats on the new deal bro @bilalpowell29 #JetLife
Powell has better blitz pickup ability than Spiller does. also durability isnt a concern. I liked this signing
Yeah but he has no speed, no explosiveness, not a great cutback runner, and he's not very powerful either. He's just an okay back who is technically sound, but does nothing exceptional. IMO RB's like Powell are a dime-a-dozen.
Welcome! As for Powell, not sure what's there not to like. I feel like he runs hard and gets a good chunk of yardage every time he touches the ball. He's also a good pass catcher. He'll probably be our #3 next year again since we have shown interest on getting Helu. Good signing in my opinion and it should be non controversial.
I couldn't agree more!
per cimini, they got him for cheap. surprised he got so little and didn't seek more on the market. at this price, i don't think it precludes the jets from looking at other RBs, either in FA or the draft. maybe gurley is in play if he makes it to our 2nd round pick
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/
The Jets locked up one of their free-agent priorities, but it was only a one-year, $2 million contract -- rather curious. Word has it that former Jets coach Rex Ryan wanted him badly in Buffalo, but that Bills' ownership didn't want to cut the popular Fred Jackson to make room for Powell. At any rate, it's a solid, short-term move for the Jets, who now face the prospect of having both backs -- Powell and Chris Ivory -- as unrestricted free agents in 2016.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/
The Jets locked up one of their free-agent priorities, but it was only a one-year, $2 million contract -- rather curious. Word has it that former Jets coach Rex Ryan wanted him badly in Buffalo, but that Bills' ownership didn't want to cut the popular Fred Jackson to make room for Powell. At any rate, it's a solid, short-term move for the Jets, who now face the prospect of having both backs -- Powell and Chris Ivory -- as unrestricted free agents in 2016.
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Yep, certainly a guy to watch for among others. I believe RB will be addressed in this draft. Where's the Spiller buzz lately?