Blount's future?

[holy_stromboli]

Bumping this thread, as I'm sure this is probably under the radar. I can only imagine the signing of VJax and Carl Nicks will help the running game in TB (aside from just helping the passing game). They have upgraded their O-line and found a WR that can keep 8 out of the box. Regardless of a looming RBBC, I have to think the TB backfield will be worth owning this year.

[BeRanDone]

Bumping this thread, as I'm sure this is probably under the radar. I can only imagine the signing of VJax and Carl Nicks will help the running game in TB (aside from just helping the passing game). They have upgraded their O-line and found a WR that can keep 8 out of the box. Regardless of a looming RBBC, I have to think the TB backfield will be worth owning this year.

There might be some truth to this. I hadn't thought about how these signings could affect Blount. It's still all up in the air until they start playing the games seeing as Schiano is coming in with a run-heavy offense.

[bconnelly]

they most likely will get a 2nd or 3rd tier (fantasy tiers) speed RB in the 2nd-4th rounds of the NFL draft. they need the compliment and with blount already cheap, its good business sense

[holy_stromboli]

they most likely will get a 2nd or 3rd tier (fantasy tiers) speed RB in the 2nd-4th rounds of the NFL draft. they need the compliment and with blount already cheap, its good business sense

Agreed, but I still feel like Tolbert is in the running. He was on Sirius radio himself stating that he would like to be in TB. A backfield of Blount, Tolbert, and a speed back seems the most plausible scenario.

[Scooby1974]

I agree that with the addition of VJax and OL help, the running game will open up. To spend the #5 on Trent and bypass the top CB or DL in the draft would be foolish given the hot mess their Defense was last year. Take Claiborn at #5 and nab a speedster RB later in the draft to help shake things up.

[NJKV]

I agree that with the addition of VJax and OL help, the running game will open up. To spend the #5 on Trent and bypass the top CB or DL in the draft would be foolish given the hot mess their Defense was last year. Take Claiborn at #5 and nab a speedster RB later in the draft to help shake things up.

I don't know if Claiborne will be there at 5. Knowing Holgrem's draft history, I could see them taking Claiborne at 4.

[holy_stromboli]

I agree that with the addition of VJax and OL help, the running game will open up. To spend the #5 on Trent and bypass the top CB or DL in the draft would be foolish given the hot mess their Defense was last year. Take Claiborn at #5 and nab a speedster RB later in the draft to help shake things up.

I don't know if Claiborne will be there at 5. Knowing Holgrem's draft history, I could see them taking Claiborne at 4.

Well now that they don't have Hillis, won't land Manning or Flynn, and pretty much lack any roster talent, I could see the Browns drafting anyone from Tannenhill to Trich to the retired body of Jim Brown. Or more likely trading back.