Corey Dillion???

[Ravenator]

The Sun reported today that the Ravens are having talks with Corey Dillion, 32 years old, and would be interested in signing him if talks with Jamal don't go as planned. My question is, WHY??? I mean Mike Anderson is completely capable of being the work horse for this team if Jamal dosen't return. Dillion wants to be a featured back and does not want to split time with Anderson. I just don't see the logic.

[festivus]

I mean Mike Anderson is completely capable of being the work horse for this team

Really?? Are you *sure*? Because the Ravens coaching staff, which spends day and night with MA for half the year, apparently thinks otherwise. I believe Mike Anderson is an asset as a running back, but will not be our feature back barring injury or absolute desperation. Clearly they see something in him that does not say 'starter.'

I'd consider Dillon an upgrade over Jamal, for what it's worth.

[UKRavenStockers]

I've heard reports that we've got Todd Wade (RT) in for a visit and are talking to Chris Brown, the former Tennessee Titans RB as well.

[crazyraven]

The Sun reported today that the Ravens are having talks with Corey Dillion, 32 years old, and would be interested in signing him if talks with Jamal don't go as planned. My question is, WHY??? I mean Mike Anderson is completely capable of being the work horse for this team if Jamal dosen't return. Dillion wants to be a featured back and does not want to split time with Anderson. I just don't see the logic.

True I believe in MA too but Why Not? Right now we need a RB (just in case) and Dillion is just as good as anybody out there. In this league teams need to have a plan B, C and D and Dillion could be someone we can use instead of the tap dancer if he or the FO decides to move forward.

[Greg]

You need 2 RBs you can count on, imagine if we had in 2002.

[camdenyard]

You need 2 RBs you can count on, imagine if we had in 2002.

2001 was worse.

But you could count on Brookins to miss a block, and Allen to get stuffed at the line, I guess.

[ExiledRaven]

There is one thing that I will say. Dillon can score from inside the 5. Yeah Jamal, I said that.

[RavensInBrazil]

I would be happy with either Dillon or Brown to share some time at RB with Mike Anderson. A RB by committee system might do us some good, and Dillon seemed to work very well with Maroney last season

[darb72]

It would be a nice change of pace to have a RB who can pick up short-yardage situations. Jamal has never been able to do that while that's all Dillion can do at this point in his career.

[purplepoe]

It would be a nice change of pace to have a RB who can pick up short-yardage situations. Jamal has never been able to do that while that's all Dillion can do at this point in his career.

So true.

Anyone who think Dillon is anything more than a goaline back needs to take a look at some tape of him from last year.

He is PAINFULLY slow.

And anway, Mike Anderson was a damn good short yardage back in Denver. Remember, you need a push from the OL in those situations. Something we rarely saw last season.

PP

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

This topic doesn't even deserve a thread:nerd: ...He's O.A.S. and a problem child.....:insane:

[Ravenator]

Ok, my comments came off a little bit wrong. What i meant to say was the MA and CD are roughly the equivalent of one another. Both are over 30 years old. I can see why they would bring Jamal back to the team being he is only 27 or 28 years old. I don't think Corey Dillion is a featured back anymore and is better suited for a split role with someone like MA. All I was trying to say was that MA can do the same things that CD can and there is no need to waste the money, time, and effort on someone who only wants to be a featured back.

[darb72]

All I was trying to say was that MA can do the same things that CD can and there is no need to waste the money, time, and effort on someone who only wants to be a featured back.

I'd say that Dillion is a slightly better short-yardage back but your point is taken. Which ever way the Ravens go with that, I hope they remember that Jamal sucks in short-yardage situations and they sit his butt down.

[Ravenator]

Which ever way the Ravens go with that, I hope they remember that Jamal sucks in short-yardage situations and they sit his butt down.

Very much agreed....sometimes i just wish he would drop that shoulder and run and not worry so much about jumping people. He still has the size to run through the line its just he is studder stepping....but this is an argument that has been talked about way to much. In conclusion i agree with ur statement.:thumbup:

[crowdog89]

I'd rather bring in Brown or Mcgahee....then Dillion.....not that I don't believe Dillion could be an asset...but simply the age factor. McGahee and Brown are younger and have fresher legs...and I think they would last longer....Just my Opinion.....

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

True I believe in MA too but Why Not? Right now we need a RB (just in case) and Dillion is just as good as anybody out there. In this league teams need to have a plan B, C and D and Dillion could be someone we can use instead of the tap dancer if he or the FO decides to move forward.

:grbac: Dude, this is not a personal attack, just the facts...and this post just goes to show how much you know about football! :insane:

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

I'd rather bring in Brown or Mcgahee....then Dillion.....not that I don't believe Dillion could be an asset...but simply the age factor. McGahee and Brown are younger and have fresher legs...and I think they would last longer....Just my Opinion.....

:iagree: whole-heartedly, this would be a dumb move:thumbdown:

[crazyraven]

Dude, this is not a personal attack, just the facts...and this post just goes to show how much you know about football!

What, you dont want to have a RB like dillion if the ravens want to go another way? Please explain your "non personal attack", it seems like everyone agrees that it wouldnt be a bad idea yet you are singling me out? WTF?

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

What, you dont want to have a RB like dillion if the ravens want to go another way? Please explain your "non personal attack", it seems like everyone agrees that it wouldnt be a bad idea yet you are singling me out? WTF?

He is old, too old! J. Lewis knows our system and last year he was getting better later in the year! If Jamal can handle it, I'd rather have him split time with a young back or someone like Musa Smith, than an old and disguntled Corey Dillon..

McGahee, Rhodes, but anyone other than Dillon...maybe 2 years ago, but he lost more than a step. I noticed it last year..And if Billichick wants to limit his carries, he more than likely has lost it...:thumbdown:

I also disagree with your take on Kyle Boller for some other back up QB...Just doesn't make sense....Kyle knows the system and if McNair goes down, Kyle played well enough last year to get the nod..A new back-up couldn't be trusted to get us to the playoffs if Steve were to go down for an extended peiod of time...:nerd:

[crazyraven]

Well my initial post was on the contingency if Jamal left the Ravens, and it appears he has, so now its time to start looking. Is Dillion the best thing out there, no but he is also not the worst. If we sign him I wouldnt be unhappy because I think we have some depth at the position. RBBC isnt a bad phrase anymore.

I'll just say this about The Kyle thing, its always touchy subject so I'm not going to start talking Kyle in a corey dillion thread.

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

Well my initial post was on the contingency if Jamal left the Ravens, and it appears he has, so now its time to start looking. Is Dillion the best thing out there, no but he is also not the worst. If we sign him I wouldnt be unhappy because I think we have some depth at the position. RBBC isnt a bad phrase anymore.

I'll just say this about The Kyle thing, its always touchy subject so I'm not going to start talking Kyle in a corey dillion thread.

You're a good dude crazyraven!:thumbup: Didn't mean to bust your chops...:nerd: