Browns showing interest in Monte Ball
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Report: Montee Ball fielding interest from Browns, Broncos
Sep 9 2015, 6:28 PMArun Srinivasan
Montee Ball is speaking with the Cleveland Browns and a host of unnamed clubs, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Northeast Ohio Media Group.
Ball went unclaimed after being released by the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Broncos are one of the teams speaking to him, Cabot says.
One of the most prolific collegiate runners in history, Ball's early success didn't translate to the professional level. He was selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by Denver but failed to live up to lofty expectations.
The former Wisconsin star was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. He rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown on 55 carries last season, watching C.J. Anderson seize the starting role permanently.
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He's consistent, but has no talent. Not worth a roster spot.
He's another Big Ten plodder who got notoriety at UW for getting yards behind an OL that would get 1000 yards for even Lydell Ross. [possibly the worst starting running back in the history of OSU footbal]
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Is Willis Magahee available?
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Bring Herschel Walker back - he keeps himself in game shape.
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what happened with Grey? Also, Turbin is ready to go.
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He's inconsistent but has talent. Like West. I say what do you have to lose? He could be a decent backup for sure and add depth.
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We need depth in that role. So, if it's not too costly, bring him in.
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He ran behind a huge and hugely talented O-line at Wisc. in a run oriented offense (see Ark. now). Overrated back.
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He ran behind a huge and hugely talented O-line at Wisc. in a run oriented offense (see Ark. now). Overrated back.
He ran behind a huge and hugely talented O-line at Wisc. in a run oriented offense (see Ark. now). Overrated back.
Well.....maybe we should stick to taking RBs from Oklahoma and Cal. Four of the Top Ten RBs likely come from those two schools:
Marshawn Lynch/Justin Forsett: Cal
Adrian Peterson/DeMarco Murray: Oklahoma
Leveon Bell: Mich. St.
LeSean McCoy: Pitt
Matt Forte: Tulane
Alfred Morris: Florida Atlantic
Arian Foster: Tennessee
Frank Gore: Miami Fla.
Eddie Lacy: Alabama
(we sure as hell do not want to rely on Alabama RBs....they have the same issues as Wisconsin RBs.)
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If we are considering veterans.....how about this bunch:
Steven Jackson
Knowshon Moreno (if back from injury)
Ahmad Bradshaw
George Winn
Can any of these be worse than signing Ray Rice?
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Bradshaw maybe. But let's see how Crowell and Duke can do, with Draughn as backup.
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For a third running back I want a guy that wants to play special teams, is familiar with our playbook and knows the blocking assignments if called into action ... So I think Draughns is a better fit than Ball.
Zombo
Zombo said:
For a third running back I want a guy that wants to play special teams, is familiar with our playbook and knows the blocking assignments if called into action ... So I think Draughns is a better fit than Ball.
Zombo
All true....but still, it would nice to have an upgrade over Draughn.....though I am not sure there is a guy out there.
What is the story with Jay Ajayi......did he stick with who drafted him? ( or was he injured)
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If nobody decent is waived and Crow/Johnson don't inspire confidence.. why not put together a package for Knile Davis?
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