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Buh Bye Eddie

Is anyone surprised that Eddie George is no longer a Titan? No? Didn’t think so.

As I said before, this is Eddie's chance to get out of the NFL with some dignity. This is his "year too early". But that isn’t going to happen. What might happen – at least if there is any Reason in the universe?


Broncos

Denver could use him as an outlet to the passing game and a change of pace. Denver may even be the only place George could go with any expectation of putting up the kind of numbers that would justify him getting starting money and a starter's carries. But how could Denver pay him? They had to squirm and wiggle just to make room to sign their rookies.

Patriots

George would be a better fit for NE than Corey Dildo. If they're going to overpay for a washed up back, they'd be miles better off with George. Even if they insist on keeping Corey Dildo, they’d still be better off with George in the line up. Because George is not only a better runner than Dildo, but would give a boost to the passing game, too.

In fact, George is such a drastically better fit, that it would be a smart move to both pick him up and kick Corey Dildo to the curb. Yeah, they invested a 2nd rd pick in the jerk, but cutting their losses now, instead of letting him become a festering wound, would be very smart.


NJ Jets

He'd be a great fit for the NJ Jets, who are in desperate need of offensive firepower and have no depth at the RB position.

Steelers

Oh how the Steelers could use him. Staley and Bettis? Puhleeeeeeez. Jerome would find himself in retirement by the middle of preseason action.


Dolphins

Ricky Williams' numbers from last year weren't much better than Eddie's. The two of them would complement each other very nicely in Miami.

Cowpatties

Dallas is a good fit, they have one quality rookie and then nuthin’. But they've already said they aren't interested (perhaps because George has too little left in him to take a pounding on a turf field and still be worth a damn for a whole season).

Cardinals

He'd be a great fit for the Cardinals, and would probably cause Emmitt to be cut early in the preseason.

Lions

Even with Kevin Jones coming in, George would be attractive to Detroit, because Bryson and Gary both underwhelmed last season.

Rams

As with Emmitt in AZ, and Bettis with the Steelers, Eddie could probably put the end to Faulk with the Rams. But, if they aren't willing to let Marshall go, then the pick up of Steven Jackson would make George a wasted roster spot.

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Comments (4)

Denver would be a perfect p... (Below threshold)

Denver would be a perfect place to resurrect EG's career. But you are right, they can't pay him. And you know Shanny doesn't go for premier RBs, he makes them out of thin air (pun intended).

I also think it noteworthy that everyone involved, EG and Titans, dealt with an ugly situation with considerable class. It isn't saying too much however, since George got the shaft after years of duty in the Tennessee trenches.

Lastly, this is a blessing in disguise for Eddie George provided he gets picked up somewhere. I'm more optimistic than you are Tom. I think the right change of scenery will expose the Titan's play book as the reason why George needed to leave.

S'up, Yo!I don't t... (Below threshold)
Tom:

S'up, Yo!

I don't think it's the playbook so much as the lack of a FB that has shortened Eddie's career. If he goes to the rigth team, sure, it's possible he could find another couple of productive years. In the ideal situation he could even spend a year or two as a top ten back.

What are his chances of finding that ideal situation? Pretty slim. If he can find someplace where he can maintain his 1200 - 1300 yd per season average, I'll be very surprised.

I like Eddie and I hope I'm wrong. But, as TPG says, I don't think I am.

That's Cowboys son. And fi... (Below threshold)
randluke:

That's Cowboys son. And field has improved a little since they put in the new turf. It's not Astro anymmore.

"Cowpatties" whatever.

I think you nailed it with ... (Below threshold)

I think you nailed it with him being a perfect for Arizona. He needs a decent O-line to open some holes for him, since his age and previous over-use have taken some of his explosiveness. He needs an O-line that will let him run over weakside linebackers. From what I understand, the Cards have just such a line.
It'd be nicer to see him running back there than Emmit.


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