Chiefs Cards Release Edgerin James

RedThat · 04-28-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Smith's coming off of an ACL, Charles had hamstring issues all last season (and only carried the ball 67 times), LJ is LJ and Williams is a D-IA rookie.

I'm not advocating James but to say that the Chiefs have a "lot of depth" is a big-time over-statement.

Durability may be an issue but were talking about the most physical position in all of pro football. Your chances of getting hurt are far greater then other positions

Im optimistic about our RB situation. I look at it in a positive way. Our backs got hurt but Im not counting that they can't bounce back and rebound strong they all have potential to be good backs.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-28-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBull

Durability may be an issue but were talking about the most physical position in all of pro football. Your chances of getting hurt are far greater then other positions

Im optimistic about our RB situation. I look at it in a positive way. Our backs got hurt but Im not counting that they can't bounce back and rebound strong they all have potential to be good backs.

It's FAR from a position of strength.

You act as if the Chiefs have the 2008 NY Giants backfield.

They have an OLD RB, a guy coming off of ACL injury (that had little speed to begin with), a second year Texas player who was often injured and a D-IA, 7th round pick.

They may perform well. But let's not pretend the Chiefs have LT, Sproles and Michael Turner on the roster.

RedThat · 04-28-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's FAR from a position of strength.

You act as if the Chiefs have the 2008 NY Giants backfield.

They have an OLD RB, a guy coming off of ACL injury (that had little speed to begin with), a second year Texas player who was often injured and a D-IA, 7th round pick.

They may perform well. But let's not pretend the Chiefs have LT, Sproles and Michael Turner on the roster.

Im not trying to act as if the Chiefs have a backfield of that caliber?

THAT is what you think and it is a false impression on your part.

All I was trying to get at was that I think LJ, Charles, and K.Smith can play imo. It is not the best or most respected RB tandem in the league by any means, Im not ruling them out, however, I think they are capable of contributing to this team to helping our offense in a lot of ways. Lets see how these guys perform under a better coach.