Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-]

03-17-2010, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

This makes no sense. He is avg at best. No upgrade from bell and bell has been in the system.

the move makes plenty of sense if we get him cheaper than bell. theres no way you pay the 3rd string RB 2 million.

jnormand · 03-17-2010, 07:32 PM

Agreed WV. We aren't going to sign Bell because there is no way the FO is going to match 1.75 Million for a year. No way. Fargas isn't really an "upgrade", but he could slide into Bell's role.

subguy · 03-17-2010, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Agreed WV. We aren't going to sign Bell because there is no way the FO is going to match 1.75 Million for a year. No way. Fargas isn't really an "upgrade", but he could slide into Bell's role.

Agreed........but he could be the kind of back that has a good year with a change of scenery.

SaintPauly · 03-17-2010, 08:43 PM

I like Fargas. I've watched ALOT of Raider games out here, over the past few years, and one thing I will give this guy, he comes to play, every game. Not to mention, playing in the AFC West, against designed run defenses like San Diego, and Denver, he earned every yard he got. I like this idea.

73Saint · 03-17-2010, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by subguy

Agreed........but he could be the kind of back that has a good year with a change of scenery.

Exactly. Can you imagine the culture in Oakland, and how much more positive the environment would be for him? If he came to play every day in that scenario, well I like it...

PAIN- · 03-17-2010, 10:36 PM

It's about the money. We can get the same talent in Fargas, that we have in Bell for cheaper. It's a good move. Hopefully in this year's Superbowl, he'll put the right shoes on! LOL @ Bell

FireVenturi · 03-17-2010, 10:51 PM

He will be an upgrade if he can wear the proper shoes in the most important game of his life!!!!!lol

neugey · 03-17-2010, 11:14 PM

Good insurance in case we lose Bell. Probably a more polished back that we could rely on, rather than bringing in a rookie at that position.

D_it_up · 03-17-2010, 11:49 PM

Even though he just turned 30, Fargas still has a lot of tread on the tires. He hasn't really been the feature back for the Raiders. Even in his 1000 yard season, he only started seven games. As others have stated a change of scenery and a MUCH better offensive line could be beneficial for him. He's been accustomed to splitting caries (averaging 13.3 carries per game over the last 4 years), so he would be accustomed that role in New Orleans if he signs. I say pull the trigger.

lumm0x · 03-17-2010, 11:59 PM

I agree with all that think he is a equal caliber replacement for Bell and will come much cheaper. Good move if we pull it.

03-17-2010, 06:12 PM	#11
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03-17-2010, 07:32 PM	#12
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,695	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Agreed WV. We aren't going to sign Bell because there is no way the FO is going to match 1.75 Million for a year. No way. Fargas isn't really an "upgrade", but he could slide into Bell's role.

03-17-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,097	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Originally Posted by jnormand Agreed WV. We aren't going to sign Bell because there is no way the FO is going to match 1.75 Million for a year. No way. Fargas isn't really an "upgrade", but he could slide into Bell's role. Agreed........but he could be the kind of back that has a good year with a change of scenery.

03-17-2010, 08:43 PM	#14
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] I like Fargas. I've watched ALOT of Raider games out here, over the past few years, and one thing I will give this guy, he comes to play, every game. Not to mention, playing in the AFC West, against designed run defenses like San Diego, and Denver, he earned every yard he got. I like this idea.

03-17-2010, 09:32 PM	#15
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Originally Posted by subguy Agreed........but he could be the kind of back that has a good year with a change of scenery. Exactly. Can you imagine the culture in Oakland, and how much more positive the environment would be for him? If he came to play every day in that scenario, well I like it...

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03-17-2010, 10:36 PM	#16
PAIN- Registered Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 63	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] It's about the money. We can get the same talent in Fargas, that we have in Bell for cheaper. It's a good move. Hopefully in this year's Superbowl, he'll put the right shoes on! LOL @ Bell
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03-17-2010, 10:51 PM	#17
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] He will be an upgrade if he can wear the proper shoes in the most important game of his life!!!!!lol

03-17-2010, 11:14 PM	#18
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,733 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Good insurance in case we lose Bell. Probably a more polished back that we could rely on, rather than bringing in a rookie at that position.

03-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#19
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] Even though he just turned 30, Fargas still has a lot of tread on the tires. He hasn't really been the feature back for the Raiders. Even in his 1000 yard season, he only started seven games. As others have stated a change of scenery and a MUCH better offensive line could be beneficial for him. He's been accustomed to splitting caries (averaging 13.3 carries per game over the last 4 years), so he would be accustomed that role in New Orleans if he signs. I say pull the trigger.

03-17-2010, 11:59 PM	#20
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Justin Fargas is visiting with Saints [-Merge-] I agree with all that think he is a equal caliber replacement for Bell and will come much cheaper. Good move if we pull it.