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I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
Pierce is not practicing AGAIN today...he has missed a huge portion of the OTA's and now has basically missed over half of training camp.
I had high hopes for him, and I still do, but there is no way he will be ready to play early int he season IMHO if he doesn't get his ass back on the field.
And the frustrating part is that it's hamstrings...the same damn hamstrings that he has suffered with all through college. I really wanted Lamar Miller
Ryan Grant (I know LIB has been campaigning for him), Benson, somebody. It's getting close to the point where the team has to look elsewhere for the backup because Pierce has been a china doll since drafting him, and AA really isn't doing anything to distinguish himself either.
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
Looking at the situation, Ray Rice should be fine. Damien Berry and Bobby Rainey, both, more closely resemble Ray Rice's style of running. I am more concerned about whether or not Anthony Allen is ready to take over for Ricky Williams. In that case, I want Thomas Jones. Jones is clearly on the downside of his career, but so was Williams. There is not a more respected and hard working RB left out there.
Benson has disappointed me in Cincinnati. Grant is an option, but if I am looking for a tough back in this division I want Jones.Last edited by The Excellector; 08-07-2012 at 04:04 PM.
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
I dont think its time to worry yet. With berry impressing and winning the 2nd rb role that allows pierce to fill in and learn as the 3rd like aa last year who we barely used. If he proves not to be as good during the PS games we can always add a player than. They dont appear to be in high demand.
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
agreed with JAB; it's early and they haven't even played the first preseason game. When the cuts start, there will be availble RBs and if the team feels like they need a vet, they'll go get one. Not much cap space, though
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
No other teams are in a rush to pick up these older runningbacks. I have a feeling they'll still be around after the 2nd preseason game. We can get one then if no one steps up.
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"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
Whatever RB is cut, his name will not be Kevin Smith: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...the-backfield/
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Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp
I think I agree with woodlawn. The Ravens are one injury away from a star running back to deja vu. It's better to do things early than to wait. Why wait? There's really no plus to it.
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