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Yes we picked up Beanie Wells, what about the free agent market at RB?

Now we all know Edge left and wasn't happy with his situation here. Now this leaves us with Hightower who had 1 100 yard rushing game "against the Rams" and averaged just under 3 yards per carry and a rookie that everyone is falling in love with Chris "Beanie" Wells. Besides these 2 we have Larod Stephens-Howling, Jason Wright, and Chris Vincent.

If it wasn't for Edge in the post season we would of had a tougher time becoming NFC champs. He was the all around back and veteran who provided the cards with a running game in the post season. Don't get me wrong Hightower was a touchdown machine last year, but Edge provided Hightower with his knowledge of the game and took him under his wing. Now that aspect is gone.

Here's a look at some veteran RB's available (of course I took Edge off of this list ) to tutor our young RB's and provide the Cards with depth at the position. Keep in mind Hightower's stats ( 143 attempts for 399 yards, 2.8 yards per carry, *10 TD's )

  • Warrick Dunn: 34 years old, 786 rush yards, 330 receiving yards last season
  • Ahman Green: 32 years old, 294 rush yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
  • Rudi Johnson: 29 years old, 237 rush yards, 1 rushing touchdown
  • Deuce McAllister: 30 years old, 418 rush yards, 5 rushing touchdowns
  • DeShaun Foster: 29 years old, 514 rushing yards, 1 touchdown
  • Chris Perry: 27 years old, 269 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
  • Michael Pittman: 33 years old, 320 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
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    Whats your opinion are we set at RB with these young guys? Or should we bring in a vet to tudor these young guys and provide a bit more depth?

    Poll
    Who would you want on the team?
    DeShaun Foster
    26 votes
    Warrick Dunn
    40 votes
    Ahman Green
    6 votes
    Rudi Johnson
    12 votes
    Deuce McAllister
    32 votes
    Chris Perry
    3 votes
    Michael Pittman
    8 votes
    Were good with what we got
    68 votes

    195 votes | Poll has closed

    14 comments  |  0 recs

    The odds of Kurt Warner staying healthy for another year, and can Matt fill his shoes?

    We all know how well Kurt Warner did last year. His numbers were amazing for the season and we know he's hungry to take the Cards back to the superbowl.

    Now realistically the chances of the Kurt staying healthy for another whole season are unlikely. He's getting older, he's not the most mobile and agile QB in the league and could miss some games. We all want Warner to be back and healthy for another run at a potential Superbowl, but what if? Does Matty have the tools? We've seen Matt's party ways, we've heard the stories and seen the photos. But now he's pretty quiet. We haven't heard these stories, he's sat behind Warner for a while now, he's learning from Warner and seems to be maturing behind Warner.

    I'm not asking if he can be Warner, but can he step in and fill the void if Warner goes down. And last but not least Is he the Cards starting QB after Warner? I'd like to hear your opinion on this one, it seems like he has a love and hate relationship with the fans. Remember Jake the snake? You loved him or you hated him so here we go whats your relationship with the Cards backup QB?

    Poll
    Who should be the Backup to Kurt Warner?
    Matt Leinart
    250 votes
    Brian St. Pierre
    27 votes
    Tyler Palko
    10 votes

    287 votes | Poll has closed

    12 comments  |  0 recs