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08:03 AM ET 07.26 | One report had running back Joseph Addai looking "unimpressive" in Patriots camp, which leads many to wonder how many looks he'll get now that he's again on the open market. The obvious team that comes to mind is Denver where Lance Ball, the uninspiring Knowshon Moreno and rookie Ronnie Hillman are behind Willis McGahee. Outside of Addai's relationship with Peyton Manning, though, there's nothing about Addai that makes him an obviously better choice than any of those guys. Addai has played just 20 games over the last two seasons and his production was nowhere near what it was earlier in his career. Other available backs have been healthier and more productive, which might mean Addai has to wait for an injury to open up a spot.
Joseph Addai (with the Colts), Getty Images
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Otis B. Driftwood
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Running backs aren't typically asked to do a lot in NE so looking unimpressive says a lot!!!
TxHeat
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it appears he may be...
Mangler.
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Too bad, but, well, it's just business. Somewhere around mid-season, you'll be sipping a beer on your couch, and the play-by-play guy will say, "Addai for a couple of yards..." and you'll think to yourself, "Oh, so that's where he ended up." And maybe that's the last you'll ever hear of him.
Debbie Does
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On any given Sunday a RB can be asked to get off his recliner. Happened to Sammy Morris last year.
TxHeat
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He never impressed me as an every-down, between the tackles back - more of a finess, third-down, pass catching back. He fit well with Manning but never really gave the Colts a strong basic running game.
SouthernBlueFan
Auburn , AL
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Addai was always a bit over-rated in my opinion. Never quite filled the shoes of Edgerin James.
Robataille
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When James left the Colts, though, he also became just another guy on the bench. Both of them, I suspect, benefitted a lot from the pass-first defenses that teams put up against Peyton Manning.
Debbie Does
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Da Jets!
Not4Nutten
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Seattle maybe. Really only have Lynch whose DUI might make Pete feel as if he needs another experienced backup. Kregg Lumpkin ain't gonna do it and Leon Washington can't be a Lynch-type back.
George W. Watson
Green Acres, IL
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Nah, Addai's mouth isn't big enough for them.
Debbie Does
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I don't think so, he still would make a decent backup RB.
drip drop
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Dan Snyder should be interested.
drip drop
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Where do the "unimpressive" NFL running backs roam? The worst teams or the TV booth. Worst case....Jail/Prison.
Wisconsin Death Trip
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How about reality television shows.
drip drop
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the Hawks drafted Robert Turbin, a runner from Utah State I think, who is said to be similar to Marshawn Lynch in style and skill set. I suspect they will see what he can do before picking up someone else.
Of course, the pre-season may convince them he can't do squat, and then Addai's phone might start ringing.
Traded to Seattle
Salem , OR
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Yeah, but he's an untested rookie. Lynch and Robinson are the guys, with Washington is backup, I guess, but somebody like Vai Taua might be expendable for Addai or Lumpkin or Sutton who I guess you could release or trade. Taua and Sutton are kind of redundant anyway, aren't they? Since Carroll, seems like there's been a lot comings and goings in the Seahawks' backfield. On the other hand, Addai's tank might be empty and he may not be worth it. I'd give him a look if I were Pete, though.
George W. Watson
Green Acres, IL
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According to the local paper (not from Boston) he was held out from the OTAs due to an apparent injury. If you'll remember he was limited in # of games played in the last two years due to injury. He also couldn't pass his physical. It was hoped that he would serve as a mentor to second-year running backs Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley. The release of Addai opens the door to undrafted rookie Brandon Bolden to claim an increased role.
If Addai can get and stay healthy someone will surely pick him up but maybe for only one year.
Lady's Coach Belicat
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He was unnimpressive his whole career.
Athegates
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Um, he was okay with the Colts. Undoubtedly benefited from Manning's presence.
George W. Watson
Green Acres, IL
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