What are the Saints going to do about the running backs?
- Thread starter GloryDawg
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They signed Jamaal Williams from the Lions over the off-season. He'll most likely be the starter.
Williams will be the guy - not sire how they signed him so cheap. I think the Saints feel pretty good about Kendre Miller - the 4d round pick out of TCU also. The knee injury was to the 4th RB. They for sure need another one in case MIller of Williams gets hurt, but absent injury Miller and WIlliams will do fine through the first 3 games. I am most concerned about linebacker - They lost some to free agency, then lost Dowell (a back up) the the IR and Demario Davis left practice to have a scan of his calf performed. Losing him for even a few games would be huge.
RB’s are a dime a dozen in the NFL.
Especially this time of year when they all start getting cut, plenty to close from
Zeke is still just chillin out there in free agency. Could do worse than him as an early season 2nd stringer / midseason 3rd string RB.
Dalvin Cook still out there, too, but he’s going to probably be too rich for the Saints blood.
Dalvin Cook still out there, too, but he’s going to probably be too rich for the Saints blood.
You can get Zeke production for rookie money. That’s why no one is picking him up. I don’t know if he isn’t willing to get paid less or if the veteran salary rules prevent him from playing for cheap.
Correct, but their rookie is hurt. I don’t think there are any rules (besides the league minimum) preventing them from paying whatever they want. Probably more on Zeke if he’s not getting signed….like you said. Adrian Peterson was signing all these year / $1 million contracts when he kept bouncing around a few years ago in his 30’s.
AP was smart enough to realize he could either make more money before the door closed for good or let his pride stand in the way and not collect a paycheck.
Jamaal Williams is a good RB. The rookie from TCU has talent too but you just don’t know about someone fresh off a knee injury.
Just saw a report that Kareem Hunt is visiting the Saints this week. If you somehow were to add Hunt on top of what you already have, you’re totally fine at RB until Kamara is back in Week 4.
Just saw a report that Kareem Hunt is visiting the Saints this week. If you somehow were to add Hunt on top of what you already have, you’re totally fine at RB until Kamara is back in Week 4.
Hopefully Hunt isn't asking for too much. He would be a great pickup for the right price