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Monday, March 10, 2008
3:12:00 PM EDT
The Jets have signed a pair of free agent running backs to one year contract. Jesse Chatman is leaving Miami to don the green and white, and Tony Richardson chose to become Gang Green's lead blocker. Both bring a new dimension to the club, and both came cheaply. These quiet signings enhance this team's excellent free agent period.
Richardson is an elite blocking fullback. He is a bit undersized for the position at 238 pounds, but his athleticism and technique more than make up for his lack of bulk. Tony is a threat as a receiver and does a good job in short yardage situations. He is versatile enough to play the H-back role the team typically employs at fullback but also excels in a traditional lead blocking role. Tony has guided Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, and Adrian Peterson. Now he will help the Jets' running game, joining Alan Faneca and Damien Woody as new members of the team's road grating front.
Chatman spent 2007 with the Dolphins. Playing with a lousy offensive line, Jesse still ran for 515 yards and an average of 4.0 per carry. He has an excellent career average of 4.6 yards per rush. The 223 pound bruiser will provide the team with a quality power runner in short yardage situations and a good contrast to cutback runners Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. This was a really nice pickup for depth. Since his contract is so small, Chatman's presence should not preclude the team from picking an elite prospect like Darren McFadden should the back fall to 6 in the Draft. This team carried four tailbacks in 2006. It could again in 2008. This move just adds to the depth, making McFadden more of a luxury and less of a need.
With questions aplenty at quarterback, this team will need to have a quality running game to compete in 2008. Chatman and Richardson add new dimensions and beef up the depth at running back.
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3:12:00 PM EDT
Jets Add Backfield Depth
Richardson is an elite blocking fullback. He is a bit undersized for the position at 238 pounds, but his athleticism and technique more than make up for his lack of bulk. Tony is a threat as a receiver and does a good job in short yardage situations. He is versatile enough to play the H-back role the team typically employs at fullback but also excels in a traditional lead blocking role. Tony has guided Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, and Adrian Peterson. Now he will help the Jets' running game, joining Alan Faneca and Damien Woody as new members of the team's road grating front.
Chatman spent 2007 with the Dolphins. Playing with a lousy offensive line, Jesse still ran for 515 yards and an average of 4.0 per carry. He has an excellent career average of 4.6 yards per rush. The 223 pound bruiser will provide the team with a quality power runner in short yardage situations and a good contrast to cutback runners Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. This was a really nice pickup for depth. Since his contract is so small, Chatman's presence should not preclude the team from picking an elite prospect like Darren McFadden should the back fall to 6 in the Draft. This team carried four tailbacks in 2006. It could again in 2008. This move just adds to the depth, making McFadden more of a luxury and less of a need.
With questions aplenty at quarterback, this team will need to have a quality running game to compete in 2008. Chatman and Richardson add new dimensions and beef up the depth at running back.
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