Royale with Cheese Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) One bigger body back said about himself: "If you need 1 yard, I will get you 3. If you need 5 yards, I will get you 3." That's Fournette to me now. Edited March 17, 2023 by Royale with Cheese 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: One bigger body back was said about himself: "If you need 1 yard, I will get you 3. If you need 5 yards, he will get you 3." That's Fournette to me now. Leroy Hoard: "Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards". I had the same quote in mind. And I'm okay with that in this case. We had too many third-and-short situations where we couldn't - or chose not to - run the ball for a first. Fournette is an experienced power back, and that's what we need. He's also decent in pass protection and he can catch, adding another dimension to our offense. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I'd be OK with Fournette, but not with paying for what he's done in the past. He's not that player anymore, he's currently a $2-3M/year RB in this market. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Yes, but he's not a breakaway RB whose average is lifted by long runs. Neither is Singletary, but he has a good average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Frankly I'd rather keep Singletary. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I think I'd rather have elliott. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, WhoTom said: Leroy Hoard: "Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards". I had the same quote in mind. And I'm okay with that in this case. We had too many third-and-short situations where we couldn't - or chose not to - run the ball for a first. Fournette is an experienced power back, and that's what we need. He's also decent in pass protection and he can catch, adding another dimension to our offense. I love this quote. I remember Hoard scoring a huge TD on 4th and 1 to help Michigan beat USC in the Rose Bowl back in the late 80's/early 90s's. He had decent wheels for a guy his size. My memory triggered a Google search and I found this article that backs up my memory: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-01-03-sp-163-story.html Unfortunately, Hoard is no longer available. I could live with Fournette on a 1-year deal, but wouldn't lose sleep if they passed on him for a younger, cheaper alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: "If you need 1 yard, I will get you 3. If you need 5 yards, I will get you 3." You forgot "If you need Popeyes, let me know. I'll split the Uber Eats fee with you." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 The guys name is on this board every year, I feel like I know him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 is a reliable pass catcher. 73 receptions 10 TDs in 9 playoff games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, HOUSE said: The guys name is on this board every year, I feel like I know him He helped the Bills beat the Jags by getting ejected from a game in which he was dominating. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: is a reliable pass catcher. 73 receptions 10 TDs in 9 playoff games I think he needs a workout at OBD. Seems to me he can complement Cook and Hines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I think he needs a workout at OBD. Seems to me he can complement Cook and Hines. I think he's washed. It's a big no for me. Bills have to do better than a washed Lenny or Zeke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I have never understood the infatuation with this guy. He basically bulls forward for 3 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 hour ago, GETTOTHE50 said: i think he makes sense. doesnt have the best hands out of the back field, but hes a tougher runner than motor. not sure how he is on pass blocking Ended up showing decent hands with Brady as QB. Tampa was one of 2 teams with 2 RBs having more than 50 targets last year (Cincy and TB), and Fournette produced more than one thinks. Career 80%+ catch rate. 2200+ yards receiving over 6 seasons. @350 yards per season receiving for a guy considered a battering ram. I don't put him 'in space' or downfield and expect a catch, but Cook and Hines is here for that anyway. Vet minimum for players with 3-6 years is about $1.08m Would offer 2 years $3m Vet minimum for 2 seasons +@$500k a season in signing bonuses and escalators. 5 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I have never understood the infatuation with this guy. He basically bulls forward for 3 yards. 3rd and 1 from your own 40, or 4th and goal from the 1. Do you want your QB taking that hit, or a battering ram? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathja Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I think he just turned 28. Drafted in the top 10 the same year as Christian McCaffrey. The running back market is flooded. On the right deal, I think he’s worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Hunt >>>> Fournette 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Well, I think he's worth bringing in for a workout and talks. All this, he only runs for 3 yards, may be what turns people off. I like him for the fact that in 3 years with TB he scored 32 TDs and has the opposite style of Cook and Hines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 He runs like Zach Moss at this point in his career. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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