Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai

Alvin Walton · 03-14-2011, 08:01 PM

These are three (prolly the top three FA RB's) guys I'd like us to target in FA when things get back to normal.

Moore may not be a starter but he's a very solid back up and could spell Torain and be a one/two punch if Torain materializes into a real #1 back.
This will be his 8th year in the league, he may be a tad bit battered but he's a savvy vet.

Mewelde Moore, RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers at NFL.com

Cedric benson is beginning his 7th year in the NFL and is somewhat similiar to Moore in IMO.
He's coming off two 1000 yard seasons and I'd be jazzed to get him as a FA.
That may be a luxury if Torain is a real starter but Danny can afford it.

Cedric Benson, RB for the Cincinnati Bengals at NFL.com

Addai hasnt exactly been a barn burner but he's done some very good things for the Colts. He's been a bit fragile lately which is a concern but he's only got five years of wear on him.

Joseph Addai, RB for the Indianapolis Colts at NFL.com

If we can sign any one of these guys we will go into next season with a very solid backfield.

diehard · 03-14-2011, 08:56 PM

All of these guys make me think of the three vets we had in camp last year. No thanks.

MTK · 03-14-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

All of these guys make me think of the three vets we had in camp last year. No thanks.

This.

NYCskinfan82 · 03-14-2011, 09:12 PM

Yeah I would have to agree NO THANKS.

Alvin Walton · 03-14-2011, 09:18 PM

Well they are not the same three guys.
Totally different. And they are three guys that prolly want their current teams to retain them, which means they have value.
Our RB stable is full of unknowns and maybe's.
I dont want to go into the next season with Ryan Somebody and his backup Joe Vanilla.

skinsfaninok · 03-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Your joking right?

Paintrain · 03-14-2011, 10:04 PM

No, no and no. On the free agency front, running back is very low on the priority list.

sportscurmudgeon · 03-14-2011, 10:46 PM

If the Skins add a running back via free agency, they need to find one with more speed than the ones on the roster now. There is no "breakaway threat" at the moment; it would be good to have one.

Neither Moore, Benson nor Addai provides that kind of speed.

I'd pass.

SmootSmack · 03-14-2011, 11:16 PM

I'll tell you three other guys who could be available-Ganther, Betts, Cartwright. Boom! End of discussion. Lock this bad boy up

If Addai could stay healthy, he'd be a great pick up. But he's not healthy and five years of wear is a lot for a guy who can't stay healthy

Hog1 · 03-14-2011, 11:20 PM

Is not Tiki.............UNretiring???
Maybe Earl Campbell??

diehard · 03-14-2011, 11:53 PM

I'm hopeful that once the OL is improved, it won't matter too much who's carrying the rock.

musicmaster45 · 03-15-2011, 12:30 AM

Other needs than running back are way more important. We can draft a 7th rounder for all i care like that kid from pitt that might be smaller than MJD

SOUL-SKINS · 03-15-2011, 07:25 AM

Who is this Ryan Somebody. Thats a horrible name. Poor guy. It must of been tough growing up with a name like that.......

Alvin Walton · 03-15-2011, 07:52 AM

Torain isn't sturdy enough to go the full season.
Even Kyle Shanahan will come right out and tell you that.
RB by committee will prolly be the way we go.
We're going to have to find another half decent back from somewhere and I don't think its going to come from a draft pick.
Where else you going to go other than free agency?

Kyle Shanahan: Torain needs backfield help - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com

MTK · 03-15-2011, 07:57 AM

We need a back to go with Torain, but not another aging vet who's better days are behind him.

Benson is the only back worth looking at here, but he doesn't seem like a great fit for this offense. Addai is nice when healthy, but he's had more than his fair share of injuries the past few seasons.

03-14-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai All of these guys make me think of the three vets we had in camp last year. No thanks. __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

03-14-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Yeah I would have to agree NO THANKS.

03-14-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Well they are not the same three guys. Totally different. And they are three guys that prolly want their current teams to retain them, which means they have value. Our RB stable is full of unknowns and maybe's. I dont want to go into the next season with Ryan Somebody and his backup Joe Vanilla. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

03-14-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,174	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Your joking right? __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

03-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#7
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai No, no and no. On the free agency front, running back is very low on the priority list. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

03-14-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai These are three (prolly the top three FA RB's) guys I'd like us to target in FA when things get back to normal. Moore may not be a starter but he's a very solid back up and could spell Torain and be a one/two punch if Torain materializes into a real #1 back. This will be his 8th year in the league, he may be a tad bit battered but he's a savvy vet. Mewelde Moore, RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers at NFL.com Cedric benson is beginning his 7th year in the NFL and is somewhat similiar to Moore in IMO. He's coming off two 1000 yard seasons and I'd be jazzed to get him as a FA. That may be a luxury if Torain is a real starter but Danny can afford it. Cedric Benson, RB for the Cincinnati Bengals at NFL.com Addai hasnt exactly been a barn burner but he's done some very good things for the Colts. He's been a bit fragile lately which is a concern but he's only got five years of wear on him. Joseph Addai, RB for the Indianapolis Colts at NFL.com If we can sign any one of these guys we will go into next season with a very solid backfield. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

03-14-2011, 10:46 PM	#8
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai If the Skins add a running back via free agency, they need to find one with more speed than the ones on the roster now. There is no "breakaway threat" at the moment; it would be good to have one. Neither Moore, Benson nor Addai provides that kind of speed. I'd pass. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-14-2011, 11:16 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai I'll tell you three other guys who could be available-Ganther, Betts, Cartwright. Boom! End of discussion. Lock this bad boy up If Addai could stay healthy, he'd be a great pick up. But he's not healthy and five years of wear is a lot for a guy who can't stay healthy __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-14-2011, 11:20 PM	#10
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Is not Tiki.............UNretiring??? Maybe Earl Campbell?? __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

03-14-2011, 11:53 PM	#11
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai I'm hopeful that once the OL is improved, it won't matter too much who's carrying the rock. __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

03-15-2011, 12:30 AM	#12
musicmaster45 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 374	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Other needs than running back are way more important. We can draft a 7th rounder for all i care like that kid from pitt that might be smaller than MJD

03-15-2011, 07:25 AM	#13
SOUL-SKINS Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 896	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Who is this Ryan Somebody. Thats a horrible name. Poor guy. It must of been tough growing up with a name like that....... __________________ TODD COLLINS WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART

03-15-2011, 07:52 AM	#14
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai Torain isn't sturdy enough to go the full season. Even Kyle Shanahan will come right out and tell you that. RB by committee will prolly be the way we go. We're going to have to find another half decent back from somewhere and I don't think its going to come from a draft pick. Where else you going to go other than free agency? Kyle Shanahan: Torain needs backfield help - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

03-15-2011, 07:57 AM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,734	Re: Mewelde Moore/Cedric Benson/Joseph Addai We need a back to go with Torain, but not another aging vet who's better days are behind him. Benson is the only back worth looking at here, but he doesn't seem like a great fit for this offense. Addai is nice when healthy, but he's had more than his fair share of injuries the past few seasons. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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