You think LaMont is coming back to the same situation, he left for Oakland in the first place? I'm not against the acquisition of Jordan, because he was electrifying in spared time, but there's no way he comes back to this situation, regardless of the coach. He wants guaranteed starting time and he won't get that here.
Haven't we been over this before? Really though it isn't too great of an idea. First we allready have plenty of talent. And I dislike the idea of Lamont handling the load. A guy like portis would be over 9,000 times better. And I'd rather go looking for a back in the draft as well.
you dont really have to explain his running style, because i beleive he played for that green team that resides in New York for about 3 or 4 years...so im pretty sure we all know how he runs.... otherwise it sounds like a pretty good idea..actually i really like it..
I've always had a very special place in my heart for Lamont Jordan. In fact, his very name in the title to this thread prompts me to respond. I always felt that Herm delt him an impossible hand. He averaged 5.5 YPC at one point, yet Herm made him ride the pine while he virtually ran Martin into a f@cking wheelchair. It was almost a personal vendetta, the way he insisted Jordan take second fiddle. You could almost feel that Lamont was not welcomed here... he certainly never felt that he was (and probably for good reason). I can honestly say (and very few here will refute) that Lamont Jordan never got enough carries for us to properly evaluate him. And so, when a lucrative offer came along, he took it. He always knew he could do better. But we could never have paid Jordan the amount that Oakland offered him and he was gone. He made one of life's decisions that, at the time, seemed best. But he didn't flourish out there for a variety of reasons and now, Father Time is at his doorstep already. I really think it was a Herm thing. I think he was a Jet, through and through, and what could have been, could have been if only for... Bring him back? Time has moved on. We're onto other things now. Maybe, in another life, Lamont would have been the feature back we so desperately need now, but this is a whole new era now. Lamont Jordan's time with the NY Jets was several years too early... and Herm's time with the Jets was a few years too long...
There are very few places where he'd get that opportunity. Look around the league, nearly every team has a RB. Cleveland, Green Bay & Houston are the only teams that could really offer him a full time starting spot, and it's likely at least 2 of those teams will draft a RB this year. If he gets cuts his options will be very limited as far as being "the guy".
Bring him back? Time has moved on. We're onto other things now. Maybe, in another life, Lamont would have been the feature back we so desperately need now, but this is a whole new era now. Lamont Jordan's time with the NY Jets was several years too early... and Herm's time with the Jets was a few years too long...[/QUOTE] Well Said!
Turner the best value? How... He costs you at a minimum, a 2nd and a 3rd rounder. SD will want a first, how is that value for a guy who hasn't played meaningful downs yet in his career. The other side being Jordan, a greater VALUE for this team, because he'll produce and we'll get him for next to nothing if he's cut for salary. Not to say there won't be a market for him. Turner is not the better value though... Ellis
I'm on board...never wanted him to leave...he'll be our dayne to leon's tiki...he's a poor man's clinton portis and just what we need if the price is right, bob. portis 4 prez!
And FYI... for those of you who keep saying we have plenty of talent a RB... put down the pipe and step back slowly Washington is not feature back, unless he spends the next 2 years putting on 20 to 25 pounds so he can take the punishment. Houston is exactly what he is... a 3rd string back... Barlow is a waste, and the same for Blaylock... so where is all this talent... Lamont would be a welcome addition (not that I want him... but he's un upgrade over what we have) to a sorry bunch with one bright spot. Sorry... it's reality. Ellis
i think we should get him back he would be a great upgrade and thas bad in the sense that blaylock and barlow sucked this season and wasted our time. but with him and maybe michael turner and washington and houston might be a good combo dont know if we could afford it but sounds good
If he gets cut we should take a look at him. Turner is going to demand a big contract and high draft pick. He is the "it" running back to sign right now. Jordon on the other hand could working in our committee and come at a decent price. I would be happy with jordon/washington/barlow or houston as our rbbc
I don't think it would be the same situation at all. He would be getting the majority of the carries being spelled by Washington and possibly either Houston or Barlow or some drafted rookie as long as he was healthy and proved to be the best back which I believe he would. It's also a completely different coaching staff and offensive system. Not to mention, his stock wouldn't be nearly as high as it was when he left here in the first place so his options would be limited.
What haven't we been over before? :grin: I don't think anyone would disagree with rather having Portis than Jordan. There is really no comparison. Jordan would certainly be cheaper though. As far as us already having plenty of talent, and I assume you mean at the RB position, I think Washington is really the only talented back we have. I thought at one point Houston could become the guy, but not anymore. If we're going to go with a 2RB solution like the CS has suggested and many other teams are doing, we need to upgrade the second back. Jordan would certainly be an upgrade over what we have now and would be cheap.
Good post. This is definitely a new era for the Jets - I like the way that sounds. I don't understand why it would be unreasonable to bring him back if we could get him for a good price and he could be productive though.
I don't understand why people wouldn't want to add a player that would immediately become the best RB on the roster.
