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Mainejet · 02-05-2013, 07:34 PM

He just didn't work out for us. He was never able to become a number 1 back.

I always thought he was a good RB by committee type player, but he never would have been the main guy in a scheme like that. I also believe Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight are not the main RB's in a RB by committee scheme.

So yes, the team needs another RB.

buzzershot18 · 02-05-2013, 07:35 PM

Lacy Lattimore or Taylor please.

Carlton · 02-05-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanTX

First off, no team would give up a 2nd round pick for a slow RB who can't catch the ball. More like a 4th or 5th round pick at best.

Second, the Jets will get nothing as he is a Free Agent.

When being an ******* you should always make sure you read carefully beforehand. Thank you captain obvious!

samoljets · 02-05-2013, 07:51 PM

Hey let me know if you need a ride to the airport shonn, tell Tebow I will help pick him up and pack for him too

TheMikeIsHot · 02-05-2013, 07:52 PM

About damn time.

This guy should have been demoted or dumped two years ago. He is a never-was who, as usual, the Jets hold on to for way too long hoping he will turn into a quality player.

fltflo · 02-05-2013, 07:58 PM

Just thought I would add, it looked as if Powell was really coming on in the second half of the season. I think behind a healthy strong line he could do a fine job.

Guy Incognito · 02-05-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanTX

First off, no team would give up a 2nd round pick for a slow RB who can't catch the ball. More like a 4th or 5th round pick at best.

Second, the Jets will get nothing as he is a Free Agent.

Solid 51,962nd post.

Guy Incognito · 02-05-2013, 08:07 PM

I had delusions of grandeur with this guy, and was obviously disappointed. He is remarkably adept at not finding the hole and not making cuts. Wish him well elsewhere, but we couldn't have gotten rid of him sooner. He's been waste of roster space if you ask me.
Looking forward to the draft!

heymangold · 02-05-2013, 08:14 PM

What about Chris Rainey as an addition to the backfield?

Rexipus Rex · 02-05-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fltflo

Just thought I would add, it looked as if Powell was really coming on in the second half of the season. I think behind a healthy strong line he could do a fine job.

We had an upper tier run blocking unit this year. When a player cannot make anyone miss in the second level, you're stuck with a lot of sub-20 yard runs. That's not the o-line's fault.

Joe W. Namath · 02-05-2013, 08:40 PM

I had such high hopes for greene after he exploded onto the scene in the 09 playoffs. But that turned out to be an abberition.

The guy was slow and had some of the worst vision i have ever seen from a running back.

Guy Incognito · 02-05-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

I had such high hopes for greene after he exploded onto the scene in the 09 playoffs. But that turned out to be an abberition.

The guy was slow and had some of the worst vision i have ever seen from a running back.

Having TJ on the team helped him greatly, changed the pace, and delayed defenses from picking up on the fact that he was a no-trick pony.

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 02-05-2013, 08:47 PM

He scored some big TDs in the two playoff runs, but he really was never ready for the #1 spot. He also fumbled too much.

Time to turn the page. I wish him well.

Darth Vader · 02-05-2013, 09:10 PM

good time to cut bait. shonn greene's body isn't going to last another full two seasons

John_0515 · 02-05-2013, 09:10 PM

Shonn Greene is a "closer" of sorts. He has been most effective when he comes off the bench fresh in the second half, or on certain plays when the defense has been on the field for a long time. Thomas Jones and him worked. LT started, and Greene cleaned up. As a starter, he's not that versatile.

RMJK · 02-05-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by heymangold

seems like this is a relatively good draft class for RBs, could be good for us.

+1

LockeJET · 02-05-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy®

put him behind a good line with a good quarterback and he'll be very good.

Exactly. He had 1000 yards each season the last 2 years on one of the worst offenses in the league.

I'm ok with him leaving but he will be good somewhere else if he lands on the right team.

detectivekimble · 02-05-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LockeJET

Exactly. He had 1000 yards each season the last 2 years on one of the worst offenses in the league.

I'm ok with him leaving but he will be good somewhere else if he lands on the right team.

He can't catch, block, make a guy miss, or break a long one. He's terrible.

Rexipus Rex · 02-05-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LockeJET

Exactly. He had 1000 yards each season the last 2 years on one of the worst offenses in the league.

I'm ok with him leaving but he will be good somewhere else if he lands on the right team.

So averaging under 4 yards/carry this year is good despite the fact the offensive line ranked in the top 5 for fewest stuffs allowed (tackle for loss or no gain) in the league? Get the hell out of here.

GREENBLOODBLITZ · 02-05-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy Incognito

Solid 51,962nd post.

LMFAO! somebody is high~

02-05-2013, 07:34 PM	#21
Mainejet impatiently waiting for the Jets to win the SB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 12,058	He just didn't work out for us. He was never able to become a number 1 back. I always thought he was a good RB by committee type player, but he never would have been the main guy in a scheme like that. I also believe Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight are not the main RB's in a RB by committee scheme. So yes, the team needs another RB.

02-05-2013, 07:35 PM	#22
buzzershot18 Just trying to contribute. Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 118	Lacy Lattimore or Taylor please.

02-05-2013, 07:51 PM	#24
samoljets I'll help Tebow pack and drive him to the airport, just get rid of him already! Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 109	Hey let me know if you need a ride to the airport shonn, tell Tebow I will help pick him up and pack for him too

02-05-2013, 07:52 PM	#25
TheMikeIsHot All Pro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,046	About damn time. This guy should have been demoted or dumped two years ago. He is a never-was who, as usual, the Jets hold on to for way too long hoping he will turn into a quality player.

02-05-2013, 07:58 PM	#26
fltflo Practice Squad Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 377	Just thought I would add, it looked as if Powell was really coming on in the second half of the season. I think behind a healthy strong line he could do a fine job.

02-05-2013, 08:07 PM	#28
Guy Incognito Accidental bender. Practice Squad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Slope, BK Posts: 285	I had delusions of grandeur with this guy, and was obviously disappointed. He is remarkably adept at not finding the hole and not making cuts. Wish him well elsewhere, but we couldn't have gotten rid of him sooner. He's been waste of roster space if you ask me. Looking forward to the draft!

02-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#29
heymangold No Relation. Rookie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 760	What about Chris Rainey as an addition to the backfield?

02-05-2013, 08:40 PM	#31
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,866	I had such high hopes for greene after he exploded onto the scene in the 09 playoffs. But that turned out to be an abberition. The guy was slow and had some of the worst vision i have ever seen from a running back.

02-05-2013, 08:47 PM	#33
Traitor Jay & the Woodies is down with the cause. Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: The Eternal Blackness of My Mind Posts: 3,737	He scored some big TDs in the two playoff runs, but he really was never ready for the #1 spot. He also fumbled too much. Time to turn the page. I wish him well.

02-05-2013, 09:10 PM	#34
Darth Vader Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,877	good time to cut bait. shonn greene's body isn't going to last another full two seasons

02-05-2013, 09:10 PM	#35
John_0515 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,217	Shonn Greene is a "closer" of sorts. He has been most effective when he comes off the bench fresh in the second half, or on certain plays when the defense has been on the field for a long time. Thomas Jones and him worked. LT started, and Greene cleaned up. As a starter, he's not that versatile.