Just posting this as a discussion thread ... after all ... he is a hometown guy, New Rochelle HS & Rutgers, is the type of back many said we should sign (like CJ Spiller), still only 28 years old, could a one year veteran minimum be in the cards?
Not intending to start any arguments, just curious if you can justify a 6 year career perennial 1,000 yard rusher being characterized as on "a severe downward arc" because he had ONE season of ONLY 660 yards rushing & an additional 321 yards receiving?On a purely football aspect, Rice is done. He was on a severe downward arc before his issues surfaced. Now with him being radioactive no team is going to give up a roster spot for him unless desperate. The Jets are not desperate.
HYATT™;24892 said:Not intending to start any arguments, just curious if you can justify a 6 year career perennial 1,000 yard rusher being characterized as on "a severe downward arc" because he had ONE season of ONLY 660 yards rushing & an additional 321 yards receiving?
981 yards of total offensive production seems a tad better than "on a severe downward arc" - given that Flacco & the BAL offense went on a bit of a passing upswing in 2013.
(619 passing attempts in 2013 vs 560 in 2012, 544 in 2011, & 491 in 2010.)
Seems like he is perfect for the Pats in all seriousness.
They definitely need RB help, belicheck has taken in lots of guys like this and we all know Bill loves Rutgers guys.