Roy Helu

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  1. Charlie Kelly

    Charlie Kelly Well-Known Member

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    He's definitely brittle, he's a quicker version of Powell but he can't stay healthy
     
  2. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

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    He just signed with Oakland
     
  3. 74

    74 Well-Known Member

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    just had one injury. damaged cartilage in big toe, landed him on IR a couple years ago.
    Raiders just signed him to two year deal
     
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    rockyusmc2003 Well-Known Member

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    Moving on then! Thanks anyways
     
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  5. Jedabe

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    Good business by Oakland here, Helu was a bit of a flash in the pan player but at 2 years 4 mill you really can't complain.
     
  6. 74

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    my favorite still available FA back is Pierre Thomas. I assumed the Saints would tie him up but they cut him loose.
     
  7. NYJets17

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    How successful was the Ivory-Thomas combo in NO?
     
  8. Charlie Kelly

    Charlie Kelly Well-Known Member

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    They cut everyone loose. That team is a fire sale
     
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    74 Well-Known Member

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    Idk but they played together for 3 years and the Saints offense was ranked 6th, 1st, and 2nd those years.
    It's a mess down there.
     
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    Turbocharged23 Well-Known Member

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    Raiders got a steal man. An absolute steal. $2mm per year?
     
  11. nycarl

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    What's your take on Brian Orakpo? My d.c. buddy says he's all flash and not worth signing- he's just looking for a big payday.
     
  12. 74

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    He's a good player but he's torn the same pec muscle 3 times inc last yr and only played a full season one of the last 3 years.
     

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