Ahmad Bradshaw Released

[urinalcake]

Originally Posted by Shake n Blake

Bradshaw is almost a year younger than BGE. That must mean Law Firm is about to hit the RB cliff. And we could still draft a RB if we sign Bradshaw. Not saying we should jump all over him, but it's worth consideration.

I guess a RB would have to be 23 years old coming off a 2000 yard season to be considered on these boards. He'd also have to have no injury history whatsoever and demand only 800k per. Even then, someone would probably claim he wouldn't fit with our system.

The standards on these boards for free agents are pretty silly sometimes.

Exactly. While we pay a 29 yo Leonard 1M/yr to rush 30 times for 100 yds.

[Night's Watch]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

This one and most of your other broken down and malcontents. However, if you would like to discuss guys such as DeAndre Levy, Justin Durant, Sean Smith, Chris Clemons, Derek Cox, Nick Roach, Brian Hartline, Antoine Cason, Bradley Fletcher then by all means let me know.

These guys are FA????? When they are actually released into the FA pool, then I am sure we will be discussing each one of them, otherwise this list is pure speculation, crazier things have happened. Just saying half these guys may still get signed. I am all for signing Dwayne Bowe over any other option at WR, but until he is actually released, it is pure fantasy discussion (I know probably fantasy either way). At least Bradshaw has been released.

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by urinalcake

Exactly. While we pay a 29 yo Leonard 1M/yr to rush 30 times for 100 yds.

I wouldn't be surprised in the least in Brian Leonard is not on our roster next year.

[urinalcake]

Originally Posted by Rattler

I wouldn't be surprised in the least in Brian Leonard is not on our roster next year.

Yeah there is no way he makes the squad.

[momadance02]

Originally Posted by Rattler

I wouldn't be surprised in the least in Brian Leonard is not on our roster next year.

While I've loved him these past few years, there's no way he should make the team for the upcoming season.


Heck, did he even play this year?

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by momadance02

While I've loved him these past few years, there's no way he should make the team for the upcoming season.

Heck, did he even play this year?

Yes, but not with a whole lot of success...he got carries I felt Cedric should have got, who I would sign since he's a FA this year as well. Plus he's clearly our leader on special teams.

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by Bengal Bob in Utah

I am not intrigued very often with free agents but this guy is a freaking beast. A beast in the Jerome Bettis type of running back that the AFC North is known for. If this guy is health and comes at a decent price I would welcome this guy to the Bengal’s any time. Third and one, stop him. That is a load! Sorry Law Firm, you would be replaced and we could get a fast back in the draft. Your thoughts…

Youre joking right?

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by Rattler

I wouldn't be surprised in the least in Brian Leonard is not on our roster next year.

If we draft a RB in the first couple rounds he's a goner. He was no impact at all last season.

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

Youre joking right?

Maybe he's thinking of Brandon Jacobs. He was big like Bettis.

[momadance02]

Why didn't we even look at this guy?

I mean, I know the answer ($$$), but I don't want to see him healthy and in a Steeler uniform.

[BigPapaKain]

Because we have his style of runner in BJGE.

[SunsetBengal]

Because he's often injured, and fumbles..

[STC]

Eh, they can have him. I'm personally glad we didn't go after him. He doesn't wow me, and I think we need a "wow" running back to complement BJGE.

[THE PISTONS]

His pass catching would be awesome in a WC offense.

[phil413]

Well he did get 1000 yards so that is Mr. Blackburn's definition of a marquee free agent. I'd be interested to see what he signs for. He is a similar style to Lawfirm, but he averages 4.6yds a carry for his carrer. He will play about 14 games and fumble about 2 and a half times a year. They're going to draft a RB with some kind of speed anyway, but it never hurts to have more horses in the stable if the price is right.

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by THE PISTONS

His pass catching would be awesome in a WC offense.

That is, if we ran a WCO that used the backs as receivers...

[Toast Jones]

Originally Posted by BigPapaKain

Because we have his style of runner in BJGE.

What?

One has averaged 4.5 or more a carry in 5 out of his 6 seasons. And that one has caught 131 balls over the last 3 seasons. That one was once a part of a combo called "Thunder and Lightening"

Another one has never averaged 4.5 a carry in any season, and has averaged under 4.0 a carry 3 out of his 5 years. That one only has 48 catches in 5 full seasons. (10 less than what the other had in 2010 alone.)

Can you guess which player is which? I'll give you a hint: BGE would never be called "Lightening" in any backfield duo.

Bradshaw is a guy who's pretty good in the pass game, and has run for healthy average per carry. BGE offers little in the pass game, and is more of prodding runner, who doesn't fumble, and is good in short yardage.

This is how PFF describes his elusiveness: According to PFF, Green-Ellis is near the bottom of the barrel when it comes to elusiveness in the running game. They rank him at No. 50, right after Mikel Leshoure and right ahead of Shonn Greene. The group of players that Green-Ellis is grouped in with is considered "The Ugly End."

I can see not wanting Bradshaw due to injury concerns, or wanting someone else, be it in the draft or another FA. But I don't understand not wanting him because he's just like BGE. They're totally different players. If anything Bradshaw would compliment BGE, and vice versa.

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

Because he's often injured, and fumbles..

Bingo.
They released a guy who couldnt stay healthy or hang on to the ball.
They are gonna sign a guy who cant stay healthy or hang on to the ball.

Lateral move at best for them.

[Shake n Blake]

Why would the Steelers want this bum?

According to the MB experts, this guy is terrible.

That 4.6 career ypc average is really misleading.

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

Bingo.
They released a guy who couldnt stay healthy or hang on to the ball.
They are gonna sign a guy who cant stay healthy or hang on to the ball.

Lateral move at best for them.

He has 4 fumbles in the last 2 seasons (449 touches).

He's only had one bad season as far as fumbling goes (7 in 2010), but he also had 1235 yards and 47 catches that year.

[Millz]

Originally Posted by Shake n Blake

Why would the Steelers want this bum?

According to the MB experts, this guy is terrible.

That 4.6 career ypc average is really misleading.

Because the Steelers have no clue what they are doing. I mean seriously what have they done in the last 8 years or so?

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by Shake n Blake

Why would the Steelers want this bum?

According to the MB experts, this guy is terrible.

That 4.6 career ypc average is really misleading.

19 career fumbles
Constantly dealing with some nagging injury.

[Millz]

Personally I was indifferent to getting a RB in free agency though I would have liked to see Bush here. That said, I just hope/pray they don't ignore RB in the draft like last year, unless they miraculously draft this years Alfred Morris in the 6th round or so.

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

19 career fumbles
Constantly dealing with some nagging injury.

And like I said, 7 of those were in one season. He's fumbled at a perfectly normal rate the rest of his career. You're not always right berserk.

For the record, I don't really want him, I'm just tired of people downing every single FA that gets brought up.

Bradshaw has been a solid player, and the Steelers will be better off with him.

[DennyG2]

Originally Posted by momadance02

Why didn't we even look at this guy?

I mean, I know the answer ($$$), but I don't want to see him healthy and in a Steeler uniform.

Yea, you knew the answer, just like we all knew you would start a weak thread trashing what is suppose to be your favorite team.