RB Situation

[WEST is GOD]

The reason I went from 800 yards to 600 was because I thought Buckhalter had 786 yards or so in 03. I stand corrected. Those were closer to Westbrook's numbers. I always get their stats from that year confused. Almost every name listed here I would rather have than Levens. I would rather have Gordon, Shipp, William Green, and Davenport from the Packers. I think they are all fresher than Levens, provide more of a threat to break a big run than Levens. I think defenses respect them more, and I think they are faster than Levens. I'm not calling out Westbrook, he is arguably my favorite player in the NFL. I'm just saying we need a second option for Westbrook because he is capable of being taken out of his running game. On top of that because he is a little fragile. I don't feel comfortable personally with Levens if Westbrook gets hurt. Also, I didn't say this point yet, but I'm not sure Levens can keep coming back year after year when we call on him and do a repeat of what he's been doing. He's got to completely break down eventually, right? Also it would be nice to have a big play threat or should I say bigger play threat than Levens when we split Westbrook out wide. Moats has potential to have all of these skills, but I'm not counting on a rookie. Not because I don't think he can do it, but just in case. I want to get back to having a 3-headed monster. It was so effective in 2003. I'm just not a fan of Levens. He runs sluggishly, and doesn't have enough speed for me. All of the backs I listed above I would prefer over him and I think are better players. Forget about what they've done in the past. Levens absolutely STUNK with the Giants in 2003. Then he comes here last year and plays better. Those players that I listed IMO would be far more productive here than on their previous teams. I think we have better coaches, schemes, offensive line,  on top of having more weapons to open things up for those backs.

[WEST is GOD]

You know what? After thinking about it Lamar Gordon isn't good enough for me either. Cross him off my list. Not good enough.

[General_Failure]

Paragraphs, man. Think about it.

[methdeez]

Amos Zeroway is a farging loser.
And it makes me mad that I can't spell his name.

[TexasEagle]

Wow, I missed a lot today. So the paper mache in Buck's knees got wet again, huh? Can they finally end the Buckhalter experiment now?

[Feva]

Monster... I'll give you one thing, you're a resilient MF'er.

[jeffreyjpa]

Paragraphs, man. Think about it.

I was thinking the same thing...I think my eyes are bleeding after reading that long, continuous block of text.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

...Lamar Gordon isn't good enough for me either. Cross him off my list. Not good enough.

I couldn't agree with you more.  Good call.

[rjs246]

Monster... I'll give you one thing, you're a resilient MF'er.

I'd say persistant is more accurate. I don't think he's actually had to bounce back from anything, since I don't think he's actually listening to anything anyone else is saying.

[mikey418]

Heard last night that the Eagles contacted Dorsey's agent.  I think the Birds may wait until roster cuts before signing anyone.  Heard a rumor that Stephen Davis down in Carolina may be cut since Carolina will only keep 4 RBs, and they have Foster, Goings, Eric Shelton (rookie), and Rod Smart (return specialist). And with Davis's recent injury...he could be the odd man out.

[Zanshin]

Geez, I don't know about Davis.  Why replace one lingering injury concern with another one?  Davis's knee seems very not right.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Davis just had that microfracture surgery. No thanks on him.

It's going to be Dorsey or Gordon, IMO. I think I'd prefer Dorsey over Gordon too.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Levens > Stephen Davis

[PhillyGirl]

Davis won't be cut, first of all....and secondly (HYPOTHETICALLY), if he was....why would you want him a year after that kind of surgery?

[mikey418]

I didn't say I wanted Davis...just thought it could make things interesting.  And if Davis is 100%, he may sign a 1 yr deal for the vet minimum to prove he's healthy....and where better to showcase his talent on a team heading to the Super Bowl again?  Also, when healthy, Davis is an excellent receiver and better than average blocker...