Having drafted LenDale White and re-signed Travis Henry, Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese may trade first-string running back Chris Brown ? or allow him to seek a deal with teams in need of backs with starting experience ? according to a source close to Brown.Brown is in his last year of his contract, so any trade could require that the new team come to an agreement on a new, long-term deal. Reese has not given Brown permission to pursue trades, but Brown would be an excellent target for teams looking for an experienced back, such as the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.A league source said that the Broncos have been associated with another veteran running back ? T.J. Duckett of the Atlanta Falcons ? as part of a potential three-team trade. The deal would also send Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the New England Patriots, while Denver would receive Patriots tight end Daniel Graham and Duckett. The Falcons would receive undisclosed draft choices from both teams.Both Denver and Houston will run offensive schemes that could entice a runner like Brown, who is a straight-head guy with the ability to make one cut and go.In his three NFL seasons, Brown has averaged 4.3 yards per carry on 500 career attempts, including a career-high 1,067 yards and 4.9 average in 2004. He also had success against his only AFC West foe last season, gaining 97 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the Oakland Raiders, while also rushing for 267 yards in five career contests against the Texans.After finishing 4-12 in 2005, the Titans could use significant assistance elsewhere on the roster. Given that offensive coordinator Norm Chow is very familiar with White from their days at USC ? and given that Henry is capable of providing an adequate backup at the position if he can stay out of trouble ? it might make sense for Tennessee to trade Brown to increase its depth and skill level at another position, and/or possibly supplement its 2007 draft picks.Brown was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Last year, he finished with 851 rushing yards on a Titans team that struggled to run the ball and often found itself trailing early in games and abandoning the running attack.The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Chicago native played his college ball at Colorado, where he led the nation in rushing during his senior year. He has missed some time in the NFL due to a variety of minor injuries, including turf toe, but he reported to the Tennessee's first minicamp at 100 percent. Brown is regarded in league circles as a high-upside back that could thrive in a system that uses his size and speed in a more run-oriented offense.http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Flockers @ Jun 10 2006, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I could see a team like the Jets or 49ers going after Brown.</div>I like Brown.
He'd probably be good with a really good line. I just don't think he can be a full-time starter in the NFL. He's too injury prone, and honestly, I just don't think he's that good. He has the potential to break a long one, but he's not a guy you can count on for 3rd & goal from the 1. He worked very well for us as a change of pace back when we had Eddie George and I think that will be the best role for him as an NFL player.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Jun 10 2006, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Flockers @ Jun 10 2006, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I could see a team like the Jets or 49ers going after Brown.</div>I like Brown.</div>To be honest, I dont think hes much better then Martin, Washington, Blaylock, or Houston. Were pretty stacked depth wise at runningback so unless he can be a franchise back, which I doubt im not really that interested.
Who would want this injury-whore? He is a good runner when he isn't healthy, but when is he ever?He shouldn't have too much trade value.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>A league source said that the Broncos have been associated with another veteran running back ? T.J. Duckett of the Atlanta Falcons ? as part of a potential three-team trade. The deal would also send Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the New England Patriots, while Denver would receive Patriots tight end Daniel Graham and Duckett. The Falcons would receive undisclosed draft choices from both teams.</div>That sounds good..As for Chris Brown, he should be a Niner.
He's a good back.His 4.9 YPC in 2004 were 2nd in the whole NFL. I know that because Steven Jackson was 1st with 5.0.
The only problem with trading a running back is that unless there's a major injury, there's no real market value for them.And with Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson, Michael Bush coming in this year's draft most likely, why not just suck at running and draft one?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rainbeaukid2 @ Jun 15 2006, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i dont get why tennessee even drafted lendale</div>Because Chris Brown is always on the injured list, Travis Henry isnt really a feature back anymore and Jarrett Payton is lucky to be on a roster.And Chang, very few coaches have the flexability to 'suck at running and then draft one, lets take the 49ers coaches for example, if they suck it up at running their coaching staff might not even have their jobs next year.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Jun 10 2006, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And with Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson, Michael Bush coming in this year's draft most likely, why not just suck at running and draft one?</div>Why would you just push the team to stop trying all so your team can draft a RB. Next year because of the way the team performed, many of them might not be there, as for the coaches like Adrop said. Besides, how can you fill as many holes in a team as some teams need. Where do you fill in first for the 49ers? I sure hope not a RB in next years draft, especially after what you just named and Frank Gore last year.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rainbeaukid2 @ Jun 15 2006, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i dont get why tennessee even drafted lendale</div>uhh, because he was a 1st round talent still available at pick #45 and has the ability to be our next franchise RB. I think in this year's draft, we potentially could have found out 10-year replacement plan for Eddie George and Steve McNair. Of course, only time will tell.
