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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.
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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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    Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp

    Quote Originally Posted by GOTA View Post
    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.
    To add to that, one million will likely be the most it will take to sign one of them as well.
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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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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayc00 View Post
    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.
    I'm with you and Woodlawn. I trust Oz he always makes a later smart pick up. McKinnie last year, Josh Wilson year before. Oz will handle it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BcRaven View Post
    I can see where you're coming from, but it may be common sense that a veteran RB (with limited touches like Ricky Williams in 2011) can be more effective than a young RB who wants to show-off his stuff... Bc
    That would be ideal if the right guy was out there, but I don't think he is. None of Benson, Grant, and Addai are very good. Maybe if someone gets cut, we could pick them up
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    Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp

    Quote Originally Posted by dandrews View Post
    That would be ideal if the right guy was out there, but I don't think he is. None of Benson, Grant, and Addai are very good. Maybe if someone gets cut, we could pick them up
    Why do you think Ryan Grant isn't good? He was pretty productive in a pass heavy offense, and are you ready to just say that an undrafted rookie who we've never seen in the NFL, would be better than any of those guys, that's just wishful thinking at this point.





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    Re: I'm now firmly in the "we need to look at picking up a backup RB" camp

    Quote Originally Posted by dandrews View Post
    That would be ideal if the right guy was out there, but I don't think he is. None of Benson, Grant, and Addai are very good. Maybe if someone gets cut, we could pick them up
    Could not have said it better. Williams had as much talent as those other guys combined.

    They are all done, and the reason why they are sitting at home right now.

    Look at the trends for each the past few years, it is clear as day.





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