Is LaMont Jordan a Good Fit for the Arizona Cardinals?

by cgolden on Jun 6, 2008 4:05 PM MDT in General Arizona Cardinals News

Well if you haven't heard, LaMont Jordan is officially on the market. He's not exactly the ideal age for a running back (he'll turn 30 later this year) but unlike most 30 years old, he's got considerably less miles on tires than most backs. He's only had one season in which he logged more than 200 carries and has less than 800 carries spread over the course of his seven year career. The knocks on his game are obvious, he's huge injury risk and will most likey never be featured, workhorse back. A question the Cardinals would have to ask themselves should be: is bringing in another 29 year old running back really the answer to the Cardinals backfield question marks?

How would Jordan's game work for the Arizona Cardinals? Jordan's a versatile back to does alot of things well but nothing spectacular. He's an above average back out of the backfield who caught 70 passes in his only season as a starter and has averaged over eight yards a reception over the course of his career. Sure he wasn't the most effective player as a featured back but as a contributing #2, he's a force. I'd have to think the 1-2 punch of Edge and Jordan would be a dynamic combination and both of thier skill sets would favor the pass-heavy attack that we're building.

So if the price is right, would you want Jordan in the fold or am I putting too little faith in Shipp and Arrington?

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NO SIR!

I concur that JJ Arrington and Marcel Shipp are NOT the long term answers, but I agree that Jordan is either short or long term solution. My primary concern with Jordan is his dedication…I’ve actually met him on several occasions and he NEVER struck me as a player with all of the let us just say, “intangibles.” Also, a trade isn’t appropriate, I do believe he is scheduled to make four million next season…I def. wouldn’t pay a dime CLOSE to that amount…especially considering we have enough contract and cap issues (boldin, wilson, dansby, and dockett!) Now, if Oakland flat cuts him and we can acquire him at a VERY low cost them maybe, just as a form of insurance…but I would MUCH rather the team bring in some more O-line help…I think our current running game will suffice but I cannot say the same about the O-line.

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by Rhonnie.F on Jun 7, 2008 1:37 PM MDT reply actions

definitely agree

I wouldn’t want them to try and trade for Jordan but if he’s cut and they could bring him in for cheap, I’d be somewhat interested. He’s not the long term answer by any means but I’d rather have him on the squad instead of Shipp and quite possibly Arrington.

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by cgolden on Jun 7, 2008 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions