Next Year: Fragile(?) Fred v. M-J-D

[Jack]

Judging from Fred Taylor's recent issues with the team over his incentive-laden contract, I think our franchise has come to a crossroads with the best RB in our history. Conciding nicely with this impasse is the excellent play of rookie dynamo Maurice Jones-Drew, who has gone from campus bully to goal-line bully more smoothly than many fans could've hoped. Here's the thing: can we trust MJD enough with the RB job to tighten our salary-cap belt a little by letting Taylor go? Or do we even have to make that decision just yet?

I know I'll be watching Drew real closely the rest of this season--and how Del Rio uses him. It'd suck to see Fred go, but his departure (if we can take that hit) could make room for free-agent acquisitions.

[StriKing_Cobra]

I heard a rumor of MJD being a candidate for being Tiki's replacement.

For that i'm looking at him as a possible keeper for next year over Ronnie Brown.

[The_Captain]

I heard a rumor of MJD being a candidate for being Tiki's replacement.

For that i'm looking at him as a possible keeper for next year over Ronnie Brown.

Where did you hear this rumor?

[StriKing_Cobra]

No clue, heard it quite a few weeks ago maybe on Sirius.

I also heard of Michael Turner possibly getting a look for NY Giants next year also. (read on CBSSportsline)

[StriKing_Cobra]

Also read today on CBSSportsline that MJD would be the starter if Fred is gone next year......which I hope is the case.

[The_Captain]

No clue, heard it quite a few weeks ago maybe on Sirius.

I also heard of Michael Turner possibly getting a look for NY Giants next year also. (read on CBSSportsline)

This one surprises me since the Giants already have Brandon Jacobs. It will be interesting to see where Turner ends up.