One of the first things he did was to acquire Torain for the Skins. The fans went "Huh?"

Obviously Mike Shanahan knows about unheralded RBs...

In Shanny we trust! I'm glad the kid is getting a shot. I just read about how he got hurt in that practice "incident" w/out shoulder pads.

Ten teams supposedly wanted James but he signed with Washington because of the Shanny mystique. I think the pic above says everything you need to know...

@shanahallen said:

Your response: "Who?"

My reply: "Exactly."

Lol Ryan torain was drafted by the broncos while shanny was there. Then he was cut by the broncos and signed by washington who then cut him as well. Apparently shannahan didnt see enough then to keep him around over portis, williams or simpson. Shannahan got lucky

Ill stick by what Ive seen Davis gets knocked over by arm tackles. If he becomes anything more I will be surprised

@steel88 said:

Two words: "Ryan Torain."

Your response: "Who?"

My reply: "Exactly."

@choco said:

U finally get something right and now your beating ur chest like ur the man. Great job....you're in the same league as shep. I bet ur so proud....lmao

I just wanted to share the same disrespect and immaturity you displayed when you don't agree with someone's opinion or post.

@shanahallen said:

Watchout, dudes. You know what happens when Shanahan gets one of "those" backs in the zone blocking scheme...

Congrats on the win over the Saints and thanks for the new pony!

I don't know if you are serious or joking, but you made me think about his going to the Skins. This move is the best thing that could have happened for Davis. Shanny likes those 6th and 7th round picks and has been very successful with them --- just ask Hillis.

@theclevelandsound said:

The coaches tried to take advantage of his skills. They certainly didn't draft him just so they could cut him.

He was frequently injured. He couldn't (maybe wouldn't) find a role on special teams. Was a poor blocker. Rushing stats were not good.

The coaches would have had to make silk from a sow's ear for this guy to be a contributing member of the team.

@dawgpound3 said:

You can have her. She's tarnished goods now.

You always buy your goods used?

Watchout, dudes. You know what happens when Shanahan gets one of "those" backs in the zone blocking scheme...

Congrats on the win over the Saints and thanks for the new pony!

@secondwave said:

James Davis was all wrong for this team. I'm still ALL for a Hillis + Bush backfield this offseason.

Just wait till Shanahan gets ahold of him! Just sayin'...

U finally get something right and now your beating ur chest like ur the man. Great job....you're in the same league as shep. I bet ur so proud....lmao

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

I bought a James Davis jersey because I am from South Carolina and I saw him play at Clemson his entire career and loved him. Even though I hate Clemson.

And I also never really bought it, my girlfriend at the time got it for me for my birthday. She also bought me a Quinn jersey. She also cheated on me. She's also a dumb whore.

Don't hate on your girl. I don't and she loves me for it. Just Sayin'

Zombo said:

Posting half-naked, naked and/or actual sex pictures of her on The Browns Board!

Zombo

I agree wholeheartedly.

I'll see what I can do.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

I bought a James Davis jersey because I am from South Carolina and I saw him play at Clemson his entire career and loved him. Even though I hate Clemson.

And I also never really bought it, my girlfriend at the time got it for me for my birthday. She also bought me a Quinn jersey. She also cheated on me. She's also a dumb whore.

Coot

James Davis was all wrong for this team. I'm still ALL for a Hillis + Bush backfield this offseason.

@kosar_for_president said:

hahahaha

buying a james davis jersey is the ultimate selfing. looks like you have a new crunchy shirt, tcpo.

@kosar_for_president said:

I guarantee you that you are wrong.

I bought a James Davis jersey because I am from South Carolina and I saw him play at Clemson his entire career and loved him. Even though I hate Clemson.

And I also never really bought it, my girlfriend at the time got it for me for my birthday. She also bought me a Quinn jersey. She also cheated on me. She's also a dumb whore.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

I have a Phil Dawson jersey from '99 that is completely faded and now fits my 9 year old niece, jk. But really James Davis? Dude, I guarantee you are the guy at Walmart that buys everything while standing in line. Glasses repair kit, check. Batteries, check. Some nasty flavor of Pringles, check. James Davis jersey, check.

@kosar_for_president said:

Nope.

@hx214 said:

With Hardesty back next year I doubt Davis would have been on the field much anyway (Assuming Hardesty can stay healthy) and if they keep Bell they will have 3 solid power runners that will straight up steamroll and gas opposing team's defenses.

Would have been nice to try to get a 6th rounder back for him earlier in the season if they were just going to dump him though.

My only issue with this type of run game is the lack of a speedster. I think in the NFL you have to have that guy in the backfield that can hit the homerun anytime he touches the ball. I love this type of power football, but I don't know if it works in the NFL.

Not to change the subject, but that's precisely how I would like to see Cribbs be used: a speedster in the backfield. Pitch backs, etc. Get him the ball in space and let him do what he does. Kinda Reggie Bush-esque. Seems a better place for his natural talents than at receiver, where he has to concern himself with routes, etc. But...I suppose he's fully entrenched at the receiver position now.

With Hardesty back next year I doubt Davis would have been on the field much anyway (Assuming Hardesty can stay healthy) and if they keep Bell they will have 3 solid power runners that will straight up steamroll and gas opposing team's defenses.

Would have been nice to try to get a 6th rounder back for him earlier in the season if they were just going to dump him though.

My only issue with this type of run game is the lack of a speedster. I think in the NFL you have to have that guy in the backfield that can hit the homerun anytime he touches the ball. I love this type of power football, but I don't know if it works in the NFL.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

You bought a James Davis Jersey? You're joking right?