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Ahmad Bradshaw

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by 407PhinFan, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. 407PhinFan

    407PhinFan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    If we're going to decline to re-sign Reggie, I think that Bradshaw could come in and be a big asset for us. He's strong enough to run through the middle but quick enough to house any run. He plays hard, fast, and was a cap casualty of NY. I say, get him. What say you?
     
  2. djphinfan

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    He's got a real bad injury injury history with his foot, which is pretty important..if we don't sign Reggie were gonna be very young with Lamar/Thomas/Gray so it makes sense in that sense, I kind of forgot about that this offseason, but, there sure are some backs that I really like for this offense and QB..especially The thought of Mr Lacy poundin and spinnin off fools, don't think he'll get past the jets in round 2.
     
  3. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I'd bring him in if he accepts an incentive-based contract at this point... he's more of an injury risk than Reggie Bush, IMO.
     
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  4. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I posted in the other thread that I think he's a good option to explore.

    The Dolphins running game weaknesses with Lamar Miller as a heavy role-player would likely be short-yardage and pass protection, and those are areas that Bradshaw is quite good at. He's pretty good as a zone runner, and I think from a financial/workload standpoint you can slot him in as a guy who supplements Miller well if he's good, and can take a good portion of the pie if he isn't.
     
  5. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    What's the injury issue functionally, though?

    He missed two games this year(ending the season quite strong) and has not missed a tremendous amount of time in his career. Unless his foot injury raises doctor concerns, I'd think he is pretty easy to supplement another good back with.
     
  6. Boik14

    Boik14 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    A few things about Bradshaw are enticing...
    He gets hurt too much to be an every down back so he should be willing to accept a part time gig.
    He's very good in blitz pick up so that's something he could tutor Miller on getting better at.
    He's tough. Really tough. As in played the last month of the 09 season with a broken foot tough.
     
  7. Desides

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    I don't see him as any more of an injury risk now than he was when half the forum was clamoring for him. This is a good idea, as long as the contract isn't huge.

    Though I'd rather replace Thomas than Bush.
     
  8. Finfangirl

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    I'd rather have Michael Boley, if we are going for ex-giants.
     
  9. Ohio Fanatic

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    I'd be okay with either Boley or Bradshaw. wonder if the Jets wouldn't make a run at Bradshaw.
     
  10. DolfanTom

    DolfanTom Livin' and Dyin' w/ Ryan!

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    A big fat yes for me, provided we are inclined to not re-sign Bush. Heck, signing AB would make that decision real easy for me. Love him as a #2 back to Miller, and for how he would complement him.

    All for it.

    Heard him on the FAN on the way home today, though, and he said the Giants are possibly open to him returning at a lower $$ deal, though, so who knows.
     
  11. Boik14

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    Boley has lost a step or three and even more injury prone.
     
  12. Jimmy James

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    I have cousins and friends who know Bradshaw to one level or another (he was in a cousin's cousin's wedding, but I'm not related directly to that guy). I say this to admit I'm a bit biased. I think Bradshaw should be cheaper than Bush and would be an excellent addition.
     
  13. jdang307

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    There is a West Virginia joke in there somewhere.

    Did not know Bradshaw is only 26. It's a shame if he is breaking down, but I wouldn't rule him out. He did run for over 1k again.

    Yeah I wonder how much he's going to like playing second fiddle to Miller
     
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  14. GridIronKing34

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    He's always getting dinged up here and there... he seems to be always listed at questionable or doubtful on the injury report over the past two years. Like I said, I think he'd be a good addition if he was willing to take the backseat to Lamar Miller. However I still think that he needs to have an incentive based contract because of his injury history.
     
  15. Jimmy James

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    I think when he yelled at Coughlin was after David Wilson got hot and it was like Ahmad was an afterthought. As long as he contributes, I think he'd be fine as a second banana. He's not a Brandon Jacobs style malcontent. He just wants a part.
     
  16. CANEPHINS

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    Pass on Bradshaw. When healthy he is good, but he is rarely healthy. The past 2 years he barely sniffed the practice field and games were even tougher as the injuries mounted.
     
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  17. PhinGeneral

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    If he's fine as a second banana, though, why wouldn't he just go back to the Giants if they're open to re-signing him to a smaller contract?
     
  18. sports24/7

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    Well, we know there was interest a couple seasons ago from Ireland so one would think he likes his game. I like his game too, and for a low-risk deal I'd bring him on. I'm not sure the Dolphins would though at this point. I think they're very high on Miller and Bradshaw is pretty similar to him. I think if they add someone else it will be a short yardage bruiser-type. I doubt they spend any valuable resources on the position though. I would guess backup-type FA or late round draft pick.
     
  19. Boik14

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    The injury issue is going to always be there with him. Its his foot and ankle. One of his feet has a small screw in it permanently and its being replaced with a larger screw this offseason.
     
  20. slickj101

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    There are a lot of interesting FAs at other positions this year. Can't see giving a significant amount of money for an RB let alone Bradshaw w his foot issues.

    I don't think he'll be as cheap as people are thinking and he just had another surgery on the foot.
     
  21. Boik14

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    I dont think he gets paid big. 2-3-5M...in that range. Probably looking at a 2 year deal. Hes worth it. One of those guys that when hes on your team you love him because he makes plays.
     
  22. djphinfan

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    he's a good leader imo as well, so if that what the regime is looking for, he has that.
     
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  23. slickj101

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    I was thinking more 5-6, which I wouldn't do. Not unless we already signed a WR.
     
  24. Boik14

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    I think a lot of teams will want him but not many will want to give him playing time. We can offer that + some money. Plus his injury situation is going to scare someone off but it shouldnt be us. Hes a good player who plays through those "doubtful" and "questionable" labels very often.
     
  25. marshallfin1

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    no thanks, another headache. calls out his coach n beats up his own teammates n he aint that good. pass
     
  26. ckparrothead

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    I like Bradshaw a lot. I liked him two years ago, thought Miami should've gotten him instead of Reggie Bush. I still like him. But two more years of wear and tear on those feet (which have pins in them because of their habit of developing stress fractures), does change the story a little bit from what it was two years ago, IMO.

    At this point, it might be more worth it to explore the merits of Mike Goodson. He's 25 years old, a little bit bigger than Ahmad Bradshaw, averaged like 6.3 yards per carry this year, catches the ball well, has great speed.

    I just did Goodson's entire season worth of tape. He's one of the NFL's better kept secrets. I don't know what (if anything) went on between Mike Sherman and Mike Goodson back at Texas A&M. Disgustipate brought up a note about Goodson leaving early, and he assumed it meant the two didn't get along, but I thought it could've just as easily suggested that Goodson left early for the NFL because of family reasons.
     
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  27. Ohio Fanatic

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    interesting FA. Is he an UFA, or a cap casualty? I like Bradshaw, but he's stopgap 1 or 2 years at best with those feet.
     
  28. ckparrothead

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    Mike Goodson is a UFA. He just finished his 4th year in the NFL. The Panthers traded him after his 3rd year to the Raiders for some help at tackle.
     
  29. Phinfanjt

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    beats up his own teammates? He did get into an argument with Coughlin over the Giants not running the ball enough but I must have missed him beating up somebody.

    he's averaged 4.6 YPC on 921 career carries and has scored 35 TD's. He may not be All Pro but i'm not sure i'd say he "aint that good"
     
  30. slickj101

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    Are you sure? I can see a lot of teams who could use him. DET, NYJ, AZ, DAL, PIT, SD, JAX, CIN, ATL, GB, etc could all use him.

    And yea he's played through that, so far. But obviously it's taking it's tole on him.
     
  31. Boik14

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    who did he beat up? I never heard that one ever....
     
  32. GMJohnson

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    I don't see Bradshaw taking a back up role or the small cap number that would come with it. His skill set is similar to Millers not a compliment to it. If we're looking for a stop gap I'd go with Steven Jackson. If Carolina cuts Williams or Stewart I'd take a look. Better still, draft Eddy Lacy and pair him with Miller.
     
  33. Phinfanjt

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    I asked the same question so I searched for it. I couldn't find anything online talking about Bradshaw fighting with any teammates. I'm fairly certain that its false
     
  34. Disgustipate

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    I don't know what you'd be looking for in a back to supplement Miller if it isn't what Bradshaw has. He might be the best pass protector in the league, and he's quite good at short yardage. The other stuff you could say he'd be similar at are generally positive traits.
     
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  35. Disgustipate

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    Victor Cruz blew a block on a play Bradshaw could have scored on and after that Bradshaw yelled something at him and slapped him on the helmet. He clearly wasn't trying to hurt him, it was more of a "What the **** was that" kind of thing.
     
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  36. GMJohnson

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    I wasn't knocking Bradshaw as a player. I just don't think he'd be willing to accept a backup role, especially behind a Similak baby like Lamar Miller. Nor do I think he'd accept a backup RB type of contract. If we're signing him its to be the starter. Jackson is nearing the end of his career and could play a Ricky Williams in his 2nd tour of duty with us type role. Just trying to be realistic.

    CK brought up Mike Goodson, who I think would be more willing to take a back up type contract. Give him an incentive laden deal and let him fight for carries. Lacy is a better option IMO bc he'd be cheaper than anyone in the FA market, and he doesn't have the tire tread or injury history that'd come w Bradshaw or Jackson.

    Theres a lot of WR and TE talk and its justified. But that avenue gets us to contention no quicker than RT becomes a Top 10 QB. And seeing as how patience is on short supply w our fan base, I think the run the ball, play defense, good special teams, positive TO margin etc is currently our quickest path to the playoffs.
     
  37. GMJohnson

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    Bad sign. Bess and Hartline would be sidelined with concussions if Bradshaw were slapping them every time they missed a block.

    At least Cruz can chip in with a 70 yd TD every now and then to balance his blocking deficiencies.
     
  38. Boik14

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    LOL, good. I like a player who holds his teammates accountable when they slip up AND pulls his own weight. Dont know why i dont remember this
     
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  39. Disgustipate

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    Sharing the workload is pretty much the de-facto position in the NFL now. There aren't loads of guys in the NFL getting > 70% of their teams stats.

    Ahmad Bradshaw's deal isn't particularly expensive. He just got released from a 4-year, 18 million dollar deal whose later years the Giants avoided were in the range of counting against the cap 6-million. He's going to go down from there. You've got the money around to make expenditures on the run game, and you're not going to throw it all at big money free agents in areas of need.

    If anything, improving the run game is about as cost effective and highly underrated method of improving the offense open to the team. Even the weird passing game fetishists who won't be happy unless they're throwing 50 times a game should at some point realize how little play action the team ran last year, and how good Ryan Tannehill performed in those areas.


    ugh this joke
     
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  40. GMJohnson

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    I agree with all of that. My question is how do we sign Bradshaw to be a backup when there are several teams in need of a starter who are more likely willing to give him starter money? Is paying 4 Millie to a backup RB who wants no parts of ST an ideal fit? I just don't see it working.
     

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