How the Jets RB radar looks this offseason

Portis- A very explosive, well rounded runningback who has played in the NFL for 5 years, he does it all from making the tough runs up the gut to being able to run the ball to the outside... he can pass block out of the backfield...he is only 25 and will be turning 26 before the beginning of the next season...has played in 68 of 82 games since joining the NFL, 8 of which he missed this season to a broken hand...The Redskins more then likely will be asking for a high 2nd if not a first for Portis, he still has a good 7 years left in the tank which is more then enough to demand a high pick in exchage for him, keep in mind portis was only 20 when he entered the NFL, he has has some wear and tear on him, but hes a tough SOB, chances are the Jets will pass on him ODDS: 8:1

Michael Turner- Has sat his whole career behind the likes of future Hall of Fame RB Ladainian Tomlinson, who is a much better version of what Portis is. LT is the complete back who has no glaring weakness. Turner who possesses great size and speed, can have a very good career elsewhere, however it will be hard to shop him around this offseason if the Chargers demand a first round pick for him. Its hard to justify 1st round talent in terms of a trade, or being an UFA, if you are a backup regardless of talent, but Turner may in fact be worthy...look for teams to try to pry Turner away for a 2nd rounder. Look for the Chargers to struggle to come to agreeable terms with any team until the final weeks of Free agency leading up to the draft, or maybe even use Turner as draft bait....The offer of possibly giving up a second rounder may be too tempting for Tangini to pass on, giving the Jets their 1-2 Combo with Washington they have been looking for...Jets will give Turner a long hard look...but will not give away a 1st rounder for his services. ODDS: 4:1

Deuce McAllister- took over the reigns as full time RB in his 2nd year in NO when Ricky Williams went to the Dolphins in 2002, and has been a very good back and a workhorse. He has started all but 4 games since 2002 other then the 11 games he missed in 2005 due to his season ending injury...a consistant runner who can punish defenders, as well as his own body. Deuce has a lot of miles on his 28 year old legs, and his style of running doesnt make it any easier on him. Deuce has a history of knee and ankle injuries which may turn heads away if the cost is too high for him...the likes of Reggie Bush will most likely be taking most of the workload over for the Saints, as they may search for a less expensive # 2 back to complement Bush, which will put Deuce out on the open market...but can the injury history, age, and pricetag that goes along with Deuce be too much for GM's to bargain for? The Jets have plenty of money to spend this offseason and may as well be willing to pay the price if they are convinced that Duece can carry the load for at least 4-5 more years. ODDS: 10:1

DRAFT:

Marshawn Lynch- Star RB out of the University of Cal, who has been a 1000+ yard rusher his sophmore and junior year, in addition to 21 rushing tds, and 29 since joining the Golden Bears in 2004, His 5-11, 220 lbs frame is a good size for a RB, although his speed at 4.5 (40 yrd dash might) suggest he is more a power back then speed, his size doesnt suggest that he is a power back. However, his balance of speed and power, along with his good hands out of the backfield, vision, and leadership may be too much for teams to pass on. As of now, his draft stock is very high as he is expected to go mid 1st round, and is very unlikely to fall to the Jets at #25, which may be compelling for the Jets to package some picks and move up. ODDS: 5:1

Michael Bush- After a star season his junior year, he was plagued with a broken leg injury that ended his senior season just one game into it. His stats cannot be ignored, which shows he is 2nd all time in Louisville history in rushing TD's scored in just 3 years and 1 game. His draft stock has fallen greatly , as he was considered a Heisman candidate at the beginning of the season, but if he can demonstrate that he has recovered from his injury, his stock could rise back into the early or mid 1st round, but he could possibly fall to the early 2nd round, although its unlikely...Bush possesses great size at 6'3, 250 lbs, and runs very well for a man at that size 4.6 ( 40 yard dash) Not many big backs can possess the combo of speed and power then Bush has, as he can punish opponents with his size. Bush may not be in the jets plans in the first round, but if he falls to the second, which is very unlikely, the Jets will most likely swoop him up ODDS: 6:1

 

i have a feeling we will be seeing him too....i dont think the jets are willing to part with a 1st rounder for any RB this season because they dont see it as a priority, we have other positions that need to be adressed...they will get somebody though, i see either parting with a 2nd rounder to get Turner right before the draft, or finding a way to swoop up Michael Bush in the 2nd if he falls...which he can do if he hasnt healed fully or performs poorly at the combine

 

Adrian Peterson is wishful thinking....by the grace of God, and then by the chance that all the other teams drafting ahead of us go completely stupid.

but yea...i wouldnt mind AP...no more diamonds in the rough, its time we find a proven RB...or one that we know has great potential...

 

regardless of which RB we get in the offseason, we still are going to use a RBBC approach, maybe less then last year, but there probably wont be any dominant RB who gets 90% of the carries...dont forget we have Washington, his playmaking ability cannot be ignored...