<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The New York Jets got the running back help they needed Monday, acquiring Lee Suggs from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for defensive back Derrick Strait.With Curtis Martin on the physically-unable-to-perform list because of a lingering knee injury, the Jets were desperate to get another back on the roster. Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston were taking most of the plays at running back, but neither is the type of player who can shoulder the entire rushing load.Martin's future is less certain. He underwent surgery on his right knee in December, and has yet to recover fully. He has yet to practice, and reports have said he has a "bone on bone" condition in his knee. But Martin continues to rehab, and said last week he wants to play this season.Suggs hasn't been able to stay on the field for the Browns, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2003 draft. At various times in his pro career, Suggs has been sidelined by injuries to a shoulder, neck, toe, ankle and thumb.The speedy 6-foot, 213-pounder appeared in only seven games as a rookie because of a shoulder injury he sustained at Virginia Tech. In his final game that season, he ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns.Suggs won a starting job in training camp in 2004, but hurt his neck in the final preseason game and was inactive for the first three games of the regular season. He returned to play in seven games before missing three straight with a toe injury.He finished '04 with 744 yards and two touchdowns.Suggs hurt his ankle during the preseason last year and missed Cleveland's first two games. He dressed in Weeks 3 and 4 but injured his thumb and was inactive for six weeks.Suggs has rushed for 1,048 yards and four TDs as a pro.Strait was a third-round pick in 2004 but has been a backup in his two NFL seasons. During camp, he moved over to safety in the absence of Erik Coleman, out after an appendectomy. Strait had 31 tackles last season, but has yet to notch his first career interception."It's a great opportunity for Derrick," said his agent, Michael Lartigue. "They know what kind of player Derrick is. Lee Suggs is a great running back. It's a fresh start, change of scenery for both Derrick and Lee."Strait will bring some immediate and needed depth at cornerback for the Browns.Daylon McCutcheon recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and may not be back in time for the Sept. 10 season opener against New Orleans. Gary Baxter strained his left pectoral muscle on the first play from scrimmage Thursday in the preseason opener in Philadelphia and is expected to be out three to four weeks.</div>
A 4th CB for a Potential Starting Runningback isnt a bad deal on our end (especially with our CB depth in Miller/Mickens/Coleman) but this really isnt the type of deal I was looking for. I dont really view him as a better option then Cedric Houston or Derrick Blaylock were so im not sure what to think. I guess Runningback by committee will be in full swing until we can address the hole in the 2007 NFL Draft.....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>A 4th CB for a Potential Starting Runningback isnt a bad deal on our end (especially with our CB depth in Miller/Mickens/Coleman) but this really isnt the type of deal I was looking for. I dont really view him as a better option then Cedric Houston or Derrick Blaylock were so im not sure what to think. I guess Runningback by committee will be in full swing until we can address the hole in the 2007 NFL Draft.....</div>5th CB, not 4th. And it's a bad deal because it's a minimal upgrade and just adds to the logjam in the backfield.
ugh...suggs has injury written all over...he better be a one year stopgap, and a RB by committee, then we draft one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>A 4th CB for a Potential Starting Runningback isnt a bad deal on our end (especially with our CB depth in Miller/Mickens/Coleman) but this really isnt the type of deal I was looking for. I dont really view him as a better option then Cedric Houston or Derrick Blaylock were so im not sure what to think. I guess Runningback by committee will be in full swing until we can address the hole in the 2007 NFL Draft.....</div>5th CB, not 4th. And it's a bad deal because it's a minimal upgrade and just adds to the logjam in the backfield.</div>The number was up for debate since we're not sure if he would have beaten Mickens out or not. Either way, it's not like we gave up much to get him. We had a logjam at Runnningback in the backfield with Martin/Houston/Washington/Blaylock entering the season so put CMart on the PUP and replace him with Suggs on the roster and I dont really see how its much different now then it was back then. We can carry 4 runningbacks since we only have one fullback who probably wont be used much in the new offense anyways.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>A 4th CB for a Potential Starting Runningback isnt a bad deal on our end (especially with our CB depth in Miller/Mickens/Coleman) but this really isnt the type of deal I was looking for. I dont really view him as a better option then Cedric Houston or Derrick Blaylock were so im not sure what to think. I guess Runningback by committee will be in full swing until we can address the hole in the 2007 NFL Draft.....</div>5th CB, not 4th. And it's a bad deal because it's a minimal upgrade and just adds to the logjam in the backfield.</div>The number was up for debate since we're not sure if he would have beaten Mickens out or not. Either way, it's not like we gave up much to get him. We had a logjam at Runnningback in the backfield with Martin/Houston/Washington/Blaylock entering the season so put CMart on the PUP and replace him with Suggs on the roster and I dont really see how its much different now then it was back then. We can carry 4 runningbacks since we only have one fullback who probably wont be used much in the new offense anyways.</div>No, Mickens beat him out, which is why he was being tried at Safety.I say we cut Blaylock, or move Houston to FB.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No, Mickens beat him out, which is why he was being tried at Safety.I say we cut Blaylock, or move Houston to FB.</div>Not really, Strait was playing Saftey because Erik Coleman was out because of an appendectomy and Mangini learned from Belicheck who was notorious for making CB's play Saftey. Id say having a Starting Saftey was a more important role then a 4th DB.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No, Mickens beat him out, which is why he was being tried at Safety.I say we cut Blaylock, or move Houston to FB.</div>Not really, Strait was playing Saftey because Erik Coleman was out because of an appendectomy and Mangini learned from Belicheck who was notorious for making CB's play Saftey. Id say having a Starting Saftey was a more important role then a 4th DB.</div>Strait never got INT's. Mickens does. I love Mickens as does every Jets fan. Strait doesn't compare to him.But Lee Suggs??? Come on now!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No, Mickens beat him out, which is why he was being tried at Safety.I say we cut Blaylock, or move Houston to FB.</div>Not really, Strait was playing Saftey because Erik Coleman was out because of an appendectomy and Mangini learned from Belicheck who was notorious for making CB's play Saftey. Id say having a Starting Saftey was a more important role then a 4th DB.</div>Strait never got INT's. Mickens does. I love Mickens as does every Jets fan. Strait doesn't compare to him.But Lee Suggs??? Come on now!</div>Hey, you know every Jets fan loves Mickens and will likely be the best 4th CB in the league....but Strait wasnt bad either. I kinda wish we could have done better then Lee Suggs also but my guess is the Jets didnt want to have to part with any draft picks to make it happen.
[quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='64272' date='Aug 14 2006, 01:16 PM'][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='64270' date='Aug 14 2006, 12:13 PM'][quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='64269' date='Aug 14 2006, 01:12 PM'][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='64264' date='Aug 14 2006, 12:05 PM']No, Mickens beat him out, which is why he was being tried at Safety.I say we cut Blaylock, or move Houston to FB.[/quote]Not really, Strait was playing Saftey because Erik Coleman was out because of an appendectomy and Mangini learned from Belicheck who was notorious for making CB's play Saftey. Id say having a Starting Saftey was a more important role then a 4th DB.[/quote]Strait never got INT's. Mickens does. I love Mickens as does every Jets fan. Strait doesn't compare to him.But Lee Suggs??? Come on now![/quote]Hey, you know every Jets fan loves Mickens and will likely be the best 4th CB in the league....but Strait wasnt bad either. I kinda wish we could have done better then Lee Suggs also but my guess is the Jets didnt want to have to part with any draft picks to make it happen.[/quote]I'd rather to have parted with a pick if it meant Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd rather to have parted with a pick if it meant Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell.</div>Yes, but Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell mean no Adrian Peterson next April. :whistling:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd rather to have parted with a pick if it meant Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell.</div>Yes, but Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell mean no Adrian Peterson next April. :whistling:</div>First, Peterson isn't the best RB this year.Second, we won't have a high enough pick to get him anyways unless we trade up, which I don't want to do.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Aug 14 2006, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Aug 14 2006, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd rather to have parted with a pick if it meant Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell.</div>Yes, but Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell mean no Adrian Peterson next April. :whistling:</div>First, Peterson isn't the best RB this year.Second, we won't have a high enough pick to get him anyways unless we trade up, which I don't want to do.</div>We do have 2 second round picks so we have the ammunition should we want to trade up, but Id rather stay put because I would be happy with any of Adrian Peterson/Michael Bush/Marshaun Lynch and maybe even Kenny Irons. Then take a WR and NT in the second if possible.
[quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='64293' date='Aug 14 2006, 01:53 PM'][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='64291' date='Aug 14 2006, 12:43 PM'][quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='64285' date='Aug 14 2006, 01:31 PM'][quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='64280' date='Aug 14 2006, 12:28 PM']I'd rather to have parted with a pick if it meant Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell.[/quote]Yes, but Thomas Jones or Tatum Bell mean no Adrian Peterson next April. :whistling:[/quote]First, Peterson isn't the best RB this year.Second, we won't have a high enough pick to get him anyways unless we trade up, which I don't want to do.[/quote]We do have 2 second round picks so we have the ammunition should we want to trade up, but Id rather stay put because I would be happy with any of Adrian Peterson/Michael Bush/Marshaun Lynch and maybe even Kenny Irons. Then take a WR and NT in the second if possible.[/quote]Which is what I was saying, I don't want to ship out our 1st day to get an RB in return. We could get Marshawn Lynch with our 1st rounder, and then a NT and a WR with our 2nd rounders, or Irons with a 2nd rounder and a top notch WR with our 1st.
Blaylock will never be anything. I will be looking foward to Suggs and Houston this year. Maybe a 2 RB backfield?
