We just lost Grant for the year

[Patler]

Running back is one of the few positions at which a player can come in and contribute quickly. A fresh, hungry back with instincts can offer more than a worn out retread. I think you might have as much or more success bringing in a "nobody" that has been overlooked and never really had an opportunity (like Grant when traded for) than a veteran with a name and pedigree that has been released by several other teams. The vets aren't overlooked, they've been given opportunities (often many opportunities) and have been found lacking.

Sure, there is always a chance that a young guy, like Lynch, might benefit from a fresh start; but so far Lynch's career has been in steady decline almost since he first showed up.

I doubt TT is ignoring the situation. As someone else mentioned, the real opportunities for trades might not happen until closer to the deadline. By then, they will have a better feel for whether Jackson can handle much of a load and what the others have to offer.

[ThunderDan]

Running back is one of the few positions at which a player can come in and contribute quickly. A fresh, hungry back with instincts can offer more than a worn out retread. I think you might have as much or more success bringing in a "nobody" that has been overlooked and never really had an opportunity (like Grant when traded for) than a veteran with a name and pedigree that has been released by several other teams. The vets aren't overlooked, they've been given opportunities (often many opportunities) and have been found lacking.

Sure, there is always a chance that a young guy, like Lynch, might benefit from a fresh start; but so far Lynch's career has been in steady decline almost since he first showed up.

I doubt TT is ignoring the situation. As someone else mentioned, the real opportunities for trades might not happen until closer to the deadline. By then, they will have a better feel for whether Jackson can handle much of a load and what the others have to offer.

Samkon Gado anyone?

[Tony Oday]

Running back is one of the few positions at which a player can come in and contribute quickly. A fresh, hungry back with instincts can offer more than a worn out retread. I think you might have as much or more success bringing in a "nobody" that has been overlooked and never really had an opportunity (like Grant when traded for) than a veteran with a name and pedigree that has been released by several other teams. The vets aren't overlooked, they've been given opportunities (often many opportunities) and have been found lacking.

Sure, there is always a chance that a young guy, like Lynch, might benefit from a fresh start; but so far Lynch's career has been in steady decline almost since he first showed up.

I doubt TT is ignoring the situation. As someone else mentioned, the real opportunities for trades might not happen until closer to the deadline. By then, they will have a better feel for whether Jackson can handle much of a load and what the others have to offer.

Samkon Gado anyone?

Is a god! You do NOT beshmirch Samkon hehe