Want a Running Back? Here’s Some Free Agents Available
Posted by on March 5, 2013 – 5:14 am
With the recent talk of the need to add a change of pace running back to the Titans’ roster, now’s a good time to glance at the list of top players available set to hit the free agent market, as composed by NFL.com Around the League Editor Gregg Rosenthal.
1. Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants
2. Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams
3. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Reggie Bush, Miami Dolphins
5. Felix Jones, Dallas Cowboys
6. LaRod Stephens-Howling, Arizona Cardinals
7. Danny Woodhead, New England Patriots
8. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
9. Shonn Greene, New York Jets
10. Rashad Jennings, Jacksonville Jaguars
11. Cedric Benson, Green Bay Packers
12. Peyton Hillis, Kansas City Chiefs
13. Justin Forsett, Houston Texans
14. Tim Hightower, Arizona Cardinals
15. Bernard Scott, Cincinnati Bengals
16. Ronnie Brown, San Diego Chargers
17. Brandon Jacobs, San Francisco 49ers
Others: Chris Rainey, Kevin Smith, Ryan Grant, Cedric Peerman, Brian Leonard, Jalen Parmele, Melwelde Moore, Jackie Battle, Brandon Jackson, Mike Goodson, Steve Slaton, Cadillac Williams and Joseph Addai.
So we ask Titans fans – who do you like on this list, or should the team instead find its complement running back to Chris Johnson in next month’s draft?
Posted in titansonline.com Blog | 16 Comments »
By EBTITAN on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
OH.REMEMBER WE DON’T SPEND $ !
By Lucas on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
We don’t spend money. We love being between 6-8 wins. Why try for more when we can still make our money?
By Zantku on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
We need Michael Turner we need a good power Runner. If not him then get Rashard Mendenhall. The heavy hitters to make them tired, and Chris Johnson to shoot through them like a bullet.
By titankrs on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
We don’t know Michael Turner,and Reshard M. he stays hurt to much.Forsett or Stephens-Howling that r on the list would be good additions.Also they would be affordable.
By addicted2football on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
We don’t need a free agent RB, a good RB is easy to find in the 3rd and 4th rounds of the draft, and I’m not ready to give up on Jamie Harper yet either. If we look at free agents we need to get a good CB. Keep McCourty, Verner and Sensabaugh then bring in a vet.
By jay poppins on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
Brandon Jacobs power runner we need him
By davey king on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
first off.. if we dont fix the o-line barry sanders himself couldn’t help the titans
but.. if we do fix it, then i would like to bring in shonn greene or jackie battle. i know many people are gonna be like WHAT??!?!? that wont help. based on the teams need and money i think either would really help.
#1. Jackie battle is 6’2 238 a big back with alot of power.
#2. Shonn Greene while he’s only 5’11 225 he still has 4.2 ypc in his carrer rushing and nicely compliments it with 7.4 ypr.. also in his 4 year carrer he’s only lost 6 fumbles
anyone else think its a posibility??? Please share your thoughts!!!
By joseph on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
@ Davey King. I’ve been thinking the same thing about Shonn Greene. He’s not going to command a huge payout in my opinion but can really fit the Titans’ needs with that decent price. He played fairly well for the Jets as a primary to shared back, so I think pairing CJ with Greene would make them both look good, especially if they’re running behind a line buffed up with a free agent and the excellent draft selection of Chance Warmack. I’m also interested in the prospect of Dustin Keller now that we’ve clearly shown Cook the door to free agency, so that would be interesting to snag two of the Jets’ better players from the last three or four years.
By EBTITAN on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
RB IS NOT OUR PROBLEM WE CAN FIND ANYONE.WE NEED OL & A DEFENSE THAT CAN STOP THE RUN,SEE IF THE WILL PUT ANY EFFORT INTO THAT! YOU WILL KNOW WHAT KIND OF SEASON WE’LL HAVE BYE WHAT WE DO IN F.A. I’LL BET NOTHING!!!!( CHEAP @$$’$)
By davey king on Mar 5, 2013 | Reply
@EBTITAN i agree.. titans dont like to spend money lol @joseph i would welcome Dustin to the Titans if he doesnt want a lot of money. i think he has a style very much like Cook Jr. and one other thing i really dont know if Chance Warmack will fall to us at the #10 spot it would be great if he did, but if it comes to it Cooper a more athletic guard out of UNC would also be a great addition i think simply because we really like to do the sweeps and things of that nature with CJ
By fredrick boothman on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
when they draft womack or cooper in first round and another og in second round the offensive line will be able to open holes any runningback can run threw even harper
By Todd L on Mar 8, 2013 | Reply
Steven Jackson-he has great power and can still be a homerun threat.
By Tvon on Mar 9, 2013 | Reply
Most of these backs will be too expensive and are old. We need Lagarrett Blount back. Fisher made a HUGE mistake cutting him his rookie year. He’s still young, powerfull, athletic, and his body isn’t worn out yet. Plus he’s been here before and I just heard that Tampa may be shopping him. Munchak are listening?
By Jacob on Mar 11, 2013 | Reply
Okay obviously a RB is not our main concern entering FA, but I know the Titans want to get another running back who can split carries with CJ because he just cannot pound it through a line and a lot of the time that keeps us outta the endzone. All of the guys on this list sound great! BUT I think we need to look at Collin Mooney, this guy we just can’t let go because he’s such a huge presence when he’s on the field…WHEN he’s on the field. Let’s give this guy a shot in the preseason and see what he can do! He’s a beast
By davey king on Mar 13, 2013 | Reply
for all who tried to make me look dumb ^^^^ titans are working out a deal with Shonn Greene right now… i know i’m not a football guru but i know my stuff
By Jonathan on Mar 26, 2013 | Reply
Rashard Mendenhal I think would be a nice addition if it is possible along with Shone Green, while Johnson has some speed, I would like to see a little more of power an speed together for more of a punch, more of the 5-6 yards carries instead of only 2-3