H2o Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 33 years old and THINKS he can still be a starter? That means he wants more money than he's worth probably. It was clear watchinig him last season that he'd lost a step, plus he's injury prone. I'd say no.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Yeah, we have two posts going, this one and the one on Kevin Jones; http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=82801 Fred Taylor (and Deuce McAllister) was mentioned in that post and there's also a complete list of free agent running backs in the other post.
lets_go_bills Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 He should just re-sign in Jax. The had to cut him because $6 mil was too much to pay him for one season. Fred is too old, too injury prone and has too much wear on him to be a starter. He can be one half of a tandem, that's it.
Glass To The Arson Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 If Marshawn is suspended for longer than we thought... Why not pick up Fred for a year?
Brandon Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 The injury question is a major factor, but I would not be surprised if Taylor goes to another team and posts well over 1,000 yards next year. In 2007, he had runs of 50, 62, 76 and 80 yards. He probably still has most of that speed. I don't think the Bills should sign him, mind you, but I do think he can still play if he can stay healthy. A team that signs him to an incentive-laden one or two year contract will probably be happy that they did so.
cantankerous Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 There is no way in hell Fred Taylor wants to become a Buffalo Bill. He's not injury prone either, just an aging running back.
silvermike Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 We could at least recoup the draft pick we gave up in the Rob Johnson trade if we signed him.
BillsFan74 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I don't think fragile Fred is the answer. Fred Jackson is a better option for the Bills if Lynch is suspended.
billsfreak Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 He should just re-sign in Jax. The had to cut him because $6 mil was too much to pay him for one season. Fred is too old, too injury prone and has too much wear on him to be a starter. He can be one half of a tandem, that's it. Actually, from what I read, your info is wrong. He told Jax he would take a pay cut to stay there, but they told him they wanted to turn the page, and go on without him.
billsfreak Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 We could use him maybe, but I personally think Deuce McCallister has more left in the tank than Fred does.
Tcali Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 He should just re-sign in Jax. The had to cut him because $6 mil was too much to pay him for one season. Fred is too old, too injury prone and has too much wear on him to be a starter. He can be one half of a tandem, that's it. I agree..u can't pay 6 mil for a 33 yr old RB...but I love the guy's talent...what a career...would love to have him in BUFF-but don't think he'd take 1.5 per for 2 yrs
The_Philster Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 We could at least recoup the draft pick we gave up in the Rob Johnson trade if we signed him. We gave up 2 draft picks, actually...Tavian Banks was the other guy that Jax picked up with our draft picks...been out of the league since being cut by the Saints prior to the 2004 season
Trader Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 33 years old and THINKS he can still be a starter? That means he wants more money than he's worth probably. It was clear watchinig him last season that he'd lost a step, plus he's injury prone. I'd say no. If he can go for 4=6 games the Bills should have an interest.
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 somewhere last year when we got stroud i remember a story where him and ol' Fred are buddies? just food for thought... if Marcus spoke highly of the bills it might interest fred but who knows.. if Marshawn and run with a gun is suspended for any significant length the bills might have to entertain the idea to bring in some type of veteran/journeyman type to share the load with freddie jackson...
Lofton80 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 If Marshawn is suspended for a lengthy time frame, I would consider it for the right price. He had 3 offensive lineman miss the season last year. Prior year, he had a great season.
stinky finger Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 somewhere last year when we got stroud i remember a story where him and ol' Fred are buddies? just food for thought... if Marcus spoke highly of the bills it might interest fred but who knows.. if Marshawn and run with a gun is suspended for any significant length the bills might have to entertain the idea to bring in some type of veteran/journeyman type to share the load with freddie jackson... If Marcus is a true friend he'd redirect his pal.
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 If Marcus is a true friend he'd redirect his pal. sad but true...
BillsWatch Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Has any team ever had two RBs named Fred? It could be amusing.
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