Our next Hightower????

Rugby Saint II · 04-23-2017, 03:00 PM

We are the reclamation destination. Bring him in.

ScottF · 04-23-2017, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move.

Agree. Feel good story, but really is not much different (better) than any other 29 year-old chasing a dream.
Hopefully someone gives him a shot and a few paychecks

neugey · 04-23-2017, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

The problem with AP is that I think him and Ingram are to much alike.

I think what SP likes is diversity in styles in the backfield. A pounder, an every down back, A speedster, then a change up.

AP and MI I feel are to much a like in some ways.

In that case maybe we should consider bringing Reggie Bush back, he's a free agent. I know Reggie is in the twilight of his career but he's at least better than Cadet was.

voodooido · 04-23-2017, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move.

I was in the military and spent time over seas. His legs are fresh. Not having ISIS go after his knees every play is a sign of healthy legs. Probably in better shape than he has ever been.

lee909 · 04-23-2017, 11:55 PM

Im but these arguments for him are nit great. If he had done anythibg but join the army people would be claiming he doesn't love football,he avg 2 yards a carry etc.

voodooido · 04-24-2017, 12:35 AM

Another thought, how was Hightower any better when we gave him a chance? The guy had just about every knee surgery you could have. Coffee is wanting to come back and wanting to prove he can. It would be stupid not to at least test him out.

Beastmode · 04-24-2017, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move.

Hightower was always a good RB. Really pushed himself hard after the injury to get back. Totally different situation. This guy hated football. He quit school, quit football and quit the Army. I assume he will get picked up mid season or something when backfields are depleted. Other than that no. I do not see him making any rosters out the gate.

lee909 · 04-24-2017, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Another thought, how was Hightower any better when we gave him a chance? The guy had just about every knee surgery you could have. Coffee is wanting to come back and wanting to prove he can. It would be stupid not to at least test him out.

Her is why Hightower was different

Hightower was a legit starting calibre RB before he got injured. Coffey was never a starting level RB. Less than 500 carries in college and under 100 in the pros then add
Coffee planned to return to the University of Alabama to finish his degree in consumer affairs, with an eye towards graduate school. Coffee confirmed that the reason he retired was that his heart was never in football and that he believed God wanted him to take another path

neugey · 04-24-2017, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Hightower was always a good RB. Really pushed himself hard after the injury to get back. Totally different situation. This guy hated football. He quit school, quit football and quit the Army. I assume he will get picked up mid season or something when backfields are depleted. Other than that no. I do not see him making any rosters out the gate.

This is what concerns me with Coffee. He is really going to need a drive to succeed and a real love for the sport because coming back as an estranged 30-year old is not going to be easy. If he is just doing it for a payday then it's not going to work.

Seer1 · 04-24-2017, 08:28 AM

Pass.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by rezburna I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move. Agree. Feel good story, but really is not much different (better) than any other 29 year-old chasing a dream. Hopefully someone gives him a shot and a few paychecks

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,720 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by Euphoria The problem with AP is that I think him and Ingram are to much alike. I think what SP likes is diversity in styles in the backfield. A pounder, an every down back, A speedster, then a change up. AP and MI I feel are to much a like in some ways. In that case maybe we should consider bringing Reggie Bush back, he's a free agent. I know Reggie is in the twilight of his career but he's at least better than Cadet was. MatthewT likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by rezburna I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move. I was in the military and spent time over seas. His legs are fresh. Not having ISIS go after his knees every play is a sign of healthy legs. Probably in better shape than he has ever been. skymike likes this.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by rezburna I wouldn't say a 29 year old who's been an ARMY grunt for the past couple of years would have fresh legs. Not to mention, Hightower proved himself a capable contributor for years before the injuries. Coffee played one year averaging 2 yards a carry. Not the move. Hightower was always a good RB. Really pushed himself hard after the injury to get back. Totally different situation. This guy hated football. He quit school, quit football and quit the Army. I assume he will get picked up mid season or something when backfields are depleted. Other than that no. I do not see him making any rosters out the gate.
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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,820 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by voodooido Another thought, how was Hightower any better when we gave him a chance? The guy had just about every knee surgery you could have. Coffee is wanting to come back and wanting to prove he can. It would be stupid not to at least test him out. Her is why Hightower was different Hightower was a legit starting calibre RB before he got injured. Coffey was never a starting level RB. Less than 500 carries in college and under 100 in the pros then add Coffee planned to return to the University of Alabama to finish his degree in consumer affairs, with an eye towards graduate school. Coffee confirmed that the reason he retired was that his heart was never in football and that he believed God wanted him to take another path
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,720 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Our next Hightower???? Originally Posted by Beastmode Hightower was always a good RB. Really pushed himself hard after the injury to get back. Totally different situation. This guy hated football. He quit school, quit football and quit the Army. I assume he will get picked up mid season or something when backfields are depleted. Other than that no. I do not see him making any rosters out the gate. This is what concerns me with Coffee. He is really going to need a drive to succeed and a real love for the sport because coming back as an estranged 30-year old is not going to be easy. If he is just doing it for a payday then it's not going to work.

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