He'll probably find another job fairly quickly, but still a mystery whether or not he seemingly lost his skills overnight or was just half-assing it on the field the last few years.
bubblebuttluv
SBR Hall of Famer
11-13-12
5179
#2
He was just half assing it. He was on a sub-par team, he basically was the whole team's offense, and as long as he kept his job he continued to get a paycheck.
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Trmeyer
SBR MVP
11-03-11
1836
#3
He's still got some in the tank. I read an article about him the other day and he's upset that he's not being used properly. He should be done getting any big money though, he's only got a couple more years of that speed. I bet he either goes to Dallas, Oakland or Miami. None of those will resurrect his career though.
Not elite stats like his 1st 3 seasons but still pretty darn good. Id take him in a second on my team. You're gonna get 90 yards and half a TD a game from him, although he doesn't put it up in a consistant way.
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Ralphie1412
SBR Posting Legend
01-29-08
13963
#6
He will always be my example of why you dont pay a running back big money. AP might be the only RB that warrants huge money.
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BigSpoon
SBR MVP
11-04-10
4113
#7
Will be taken too high in fantasy again this season.
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Easy-Rider 66
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02-14-12
36109
#8
Originally posted by Ralphie1412
He will always be my example of why you dont pay a running back big money. AP might be the only RB that warrants huge money.
Have to agree. Would rather spend the big bucks on O Lineman and less on running backs. Look at what Denver and NE has done through the years with lower paid backs. A good running game usually starts up front.
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seaborneq
SBR Posting Legend
09-08-06
22556
#9
We only recognize great running backs when they play for good teams. Never a good running back on a bad team.
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byronbb
SBR MVP
11-13-08
3067
#10
Originally posted by MoneyLineDawg
He was really good 2nd half of this year
Just a salary cap issue more than anything
Ya he improved. Was thinking of taking him fantasy next year as under radar pick.
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mpaschal34
SBR Posting Legend
02-04-13
12087
#11
Barry Sanders? I think we recognized.
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totallypsycho
SBR Sharp
11-12-13
364
#12
always a boom bust RB so his numbers will naturally fluctuate(could either be a 1 yd run or a 40 yard run)
would like to see him on a team like the colts to utilize him in the passing game could resurrect his career like reggie bush
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me-first
SBR MVP
05-01-10
1054
#13
he'd look good in a rams uniform, back with fisher..
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blankoblanco
SBR MVP
11-18-11
3498
#14
Why are people surprised that a RB reliant on breaking big runs with incredible speed slumped at age 27-28 because he lost half a step? That's what's supposed to happen. RBs have short lifespans and any RB who doesn't lose some burst after that many carries is an exception. AP is a freak and a future HOFer
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#15
Originally posted by me-first
he'd look good in a rams uniform, back with fisher..
Mixed in with Stacy would be sick on the turf, Lambs can't afford him tho and they have capable backs..
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Dougie_Fre$h
SBR MVP
11-02-11
2643
#16
The 49ers should 100% pick him up. Gore is on his last legs
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#17
He will do ok with right team
I am sure at least 10 teams will want him
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Otters27
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07-14-07
30759
#18
The patriots will probably try to get him. 2nd wind like Randy Moss
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5mike5
SBR Aristocracy
09-21-11
52006
#19
He won't last too any days on the open market. He's still better than most backs out here when he has the right O-line and scheme in front of him.
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pavyracer
SBR Aristocracy
04-12-07
82835
#20
Originally posted by Otters27
The patriots will probably try to get him. 2nd wind like Randy Moss
He will either sign with Panthers or Giants.
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#21
The Giants would be a good fit
Dallas also
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Unwritten Law
SBR MVP
10-31-13
2532
#22
He wouldn't want to be in a back up role. He might consider Patriots and play with Brady and be in contention every year.
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Wulfman14
SBR Hall of Famer
08-24-10
8869
#23
Exactly running back position doesn't deserve big money, although they do get hit hard on every other play.
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slacker00
SBR Posting Legend
10-06-05
12262
#24
Originally posted by Otters27
The patriots will probably try to get him. 2nd wind like Randy Moss
If there's one thing the Pats don't need, it's a RB. They've got 3 good ones already.
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BigSpoon
SBR MVP
11-04-10
4113
#25
I might be wrong but I think he'll just go to the team that pays him the most. Doubt he'll sacrifice dollars for a better chance at winning a championship.
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EmpireMaker
SBR Posting Legend
06-18-09
15580
#26
I think he will go for the money and there are a number of teams that don't even have a decent running back
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EaglesPhan36
SBR Aristocracy
12-06-06
71662
#27
He's 29 early next season, any team that signs him to a big money deal is going to get burned. A nice two year deal somewhere would be perfect. You suck out probably the last couple really productive years from him. Raiders.
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Otters27
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07-14-07
30759
#28
I could see him going to the Giants for a bit. Not sure about carolina
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d2bets
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08-10-05
39995
#29
Originally posted by seaborneq
We only recognize great running backs when they play for good teams. Never a good running back on a bad team.
That doesn't explain Adrian Peterson. How many playoff games has he won?
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#30
Originally posted by Dougie_Fre$h
The 49ers should 100% pick him up. Gore is on his last legs
Niners have Hunter plus they drafted Latimore last year and he could be good if can get over the knee problems.. Cj3ypc isn't a harbaugh type guy at all..
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Sledge187
SBR MVP
04-25-08
3722
#31
The Browns might be a landing spot for him.
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KRIT
SBR Posting Legend
01-11-14
12878
#32
Once CJ got paid he never gave a sh*t about football. Just seemed that way from watching him.
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slacker00
SBR Posting Legend
10-06-05
12262
#33
Originally posted by EaglesPhan36
He's 29 early next season, any team that signs him to a big money deal is going to get burned. A nice two year deal somewhere would be perfect. You suck out probably the last couple really productive years from him. Raiders.
Yep. Whoever signs CJ is going to overpay. I can't remember the last time a free agent RB was great value.
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Straight Cash
SBR MVP
11-20-09
2202
#34
Hopefully he finds a good team to latch on to. Be nice to see how he would be in a balanced offensive attack
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Hench
SBR Sharp
12-14-12
304
#35
Originally posted by Sledge187
The Browns might be a landing spot for him.
They looked like geniuses getting rid of Richardson.