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9 running back options for the Eagles following Jay Ajayi’s injury

in Silkroad Germany Forum 11.12.2019 08:25
von chenyan94 • 44 Beiträge

Last season an Eagles running back suffered a torn ACL Womens Chris Long Jersey , and then the Eagles traded for a running back. History might be repeating itself as Jay Ajayi is out with a torn ACL and another trade for a running back is a real possibility. But who would be available? There are quite a few backs who might be available, but don’t get too excited.The unexcitingAmeer AbdullahWhy the Lions would trade him: Abdullah isn’t getting any playing time. At all. He’s played four snaps this season, all on special teams. Why the Eagles would want him: Abdullah theoretically offers dual threat value. In his first two seasons in Detroit he averaged 4.3 yards per carry and 8.0 yards per reception. If the Eagles can get him back to that level of performance, he’d be a boost. It seems it’s just a matter of time before the Lions move on from him, the Eagles could jump the line and toss Detroit a 7th round pick to make sure they get him.Theo RiddickWhy the Lions would trade him: Like Abdullah, Riddick can’t get any action, rookie Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount have taken 97 of the Lions 107 handoffs. While Riddick is third on the Lions in receptions with 23, Johnson isn’t far behind with 15, he’s shown himself capable of catching the ball out of the backfield. And the Lions head coach and GM were in New England when the Lions drafted Riddick, so they have no attachments to him (or Abdullah). Why the Eagles would want him: If the market for a straight up Jay Ajayi replacement isn’t appealing, a fill in for Darren Sproles might be.Kenyan DrakeWhy the Dolphins would trade him: It would be strange to replace Jay Ajayi in 2018 with the guy who replaced Jay Ajayi in 2017. Though he has consistently played more snaps than Gore, Drake has been outcarried by the immortal Frank Gore in each of the last three games, and Gore (4.3 yards per carry) has been more effective as a runner (3.9).Why the Eagles would want him: Drake is 24 Wendell Smallwood Jersey , can catch the ball, and is dirt cheap on the salary cap.Bilal PowellWhy the Jets would trade him: Powell is the nominal starter, but the boom or bust Isaiah Crowell has been more effective, with 5 TDs to Powell’s 0, and two 100 yard games to Powell’s 0, even though Powell out carried Crowell in both games. A free agent after the season, if the rebuilding Jets can get something for him, they should.Why the Eagles would want him: While Crowell has the scores, Powell has been steady, averaging 5 yards a carry or better in three games. Unless the Eagles can swing a deal for a bonafide starter (we’ll get to that later), Powell’s steady play might be appealing.Shouldn’t HappenLeSean McCoyWhy the Bills would trade him: He’s 30, has split time with Chris Ivory, and it’s hard to see how he would have any trade value in the offseason. Right now he probably has no value considering his $6 million salary http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-chris-maragos-jersey , off-the-field issues, and drop off in play the last two years, but you never know.Why the Eagles would want him: They shouldn’t. The Bills offense is awful so everyone is going to look bad in it, but given McCoy’s age and workload over his career there’s no reason to think that getting him out of Buffalo is magically going to make him good. (For what it’s worth, the Eagles reportedly tried to trade for him last year.)Doug MartinWhy the Raiders would trade him: He’s not playing. Martin’s season high in snap counts is 16, and he’s played less than 25% of snaps in four games. The Raiders have a Week 7 bye, so they might be doing some redecorating very soon. Oakland has already moved on from two veterans they acquired in the offseason, so anything is possible for the Raiders as they spiral downward.Why the Eagles would want him: They shouldn’t, he hasn’t been good since 2015.Not Going To HappenDavid JohnsonWhy the Cardinals would trade him: The Eagles reportedly have interest in Johnson, but the Cardinals have no reason to trade him. Johnson just signed a contract extension, so trading him would swing a wrecking ball to their salary cap, and trading away one of the best running backs from an offense starting a rookie QB would be profoundly stupid. Then again, this is the team that signed Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon Womens Darren Sproles Jersey , so profoundly stupid is within their realm of possibilityWhy the Eagles would want him: Of course they would be interested in a top-tier running back in the prime of his career.Could happen:Tevin ColemanWhy the Falcons would trade him: At 1-4, the Falcons are all but toast, and Coleman will be a free agent at the end of the season. Rookie Ito Smith has played well as a pass catcher in Devonta Freeman’s absence, so the Falcons may be comfortable moving on from Coleman in-season if the price is right, as Coleman should get them a pretty good comp pick for 2020.Why the Eagles would want him: Why wouldn’t they. Coleman is 25, can run and catch, and he has plenty of tread on the tire, he’s had 20+ touches in a game only four times in his career.Maaaaaayyyybe It’ll HappenLe’Veon BellWhy the Steelers would trade him: Do I really need to explain?Why the Eagles would want him: Again, do I really need to explain?A few words on why the Eagles wouldn’t want him: If they can’t agree on a new contract, the Steelers are going to get a 3rd round pick in 2020 for Bell, so any trade is going to have to top that. Even if the Eagles were willing to top a 2020 3rd and give up a good player that the Steelers would want, they’d also have to open up the cap space to take on his contract, which currently stands at $10.3 million Jay Ajayi Jersey , though with every passing week that decreases by $855,529. Which they may or may not have done.Eagles offense quickly plagued by injuries against Buccaneers Things didn’t start off great for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 against the Buccaneers, first with DeSean Jackson breaking free for a 75-yard touchdown, and then running back Jay Ajayi being sidelined with a back injury during the Eagles first offensive drive.The Eagles reported that the rusher is now questionable to return, which will have big implications on the team’s game plan. Ajayi was expected to carry a larger load this week, similar to that of Darren Sproles last week, but for the time being the team has neither.Ajayi was injured on his first carry of the day, which ended in a seven-yard loss. The injury came after a seemingly routine tackle. Just a few plays later, Jason Peters appeared to be limping off the field, and wide receiver Mike Wallace went down after his first catch as an Eagle. Wallace ended up being carted to the locker room after several minutes on the field.It’s already looking like it’s going to be a long afternoon for the reigning Super Bowl Champs.**[UPDATE: 1:47 PM ET][UPDATE: 5:29 PM ET]Mike Wallace is sad. We’re all sad. The Eagles ended up getting Jay Ajayi back in the second half, and Peters doesn’t look like a longterm concern, but the Mike Wallace injury might be bigger than just a one-week recovery.

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