Broncos Trade RB J.J. Arrington To Eagles For LB Joe Mays

…since I don’t know a lot about Mays. We needed more linebacker depth and RB was one of our deepest position, so it makes sense roster wise. Still I was a little interested to see how JJ would compete in camp, particularly for returner.

I guess we do need a little more depth at LB but if one of our RB’s goes down again, we are slim at that position too in regards to proven players and JJ provided some insurance. It doesnt look like Mays has done much in his career and I hope as i learn more about him, i will like the trade

I was interested in seeing how Arrington played…..anyone have any info on this Joe Mays guy?

I don’t know anything about Mays, so I can’t say much else on the matter.

1) Bronc’s like their returners and toney baker
2) They don’t like what they have at ilb

It’s a sign that someone else looked real good when the young guys showed up

to help backup, give them depth where they needed it, is not bad at all. I wish Arrington well but this could be a useful deal.

So I would guess that will be an inside LB

Joe Mays

I know its not a very official report but it has a decent scouting report on him (or at least it makes him sound pretty good.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3gwL69VhM4
theres a few other ones, seemed like a popular guy in philly

After getting Cox and Thompson to compete as a returner, and with the stable of running backs we currently have.. It’s easy to see why we would make a deal like this for a linebacker, a position we’re a little thin at.

I wouldn’t say, “the Eagles targeted Arrington instead of a running back they know a bit better – Correll Buckhalter”. I would say it likely had as much to do with the idea we wouldn’t have given up Buck cheaply.

that McDaniels has confidence in Baker/Hall/Ball to be able to fill out the RB position, and that makes me feel pretty good. Also, my buddy is an Eagles fan, and he’s not liking the move to get rid of this guy so that makes me feel pretty good too.

probably does not sit well with Arrington who was courted for a full year despite surgery. He really liked the amount of effort that McD put into getting him. Now, we trade him without any sort of notice.

Knowshon and Buckhatle are 1/2. Then there is Ball, Hall and, Baker for the 3 and 4 spots. Ball and Hall must have impressed coach enough to make him believe they can be our 3 or 4.

Neckbeard’s Nephew posted a link above that was written by an Eagles fan on Bleacher Report prior to the 2009 season. They really seem to like this guy a lot, but the writer was well aware that there was no open position for Mays to overtake. He’s a run-thumper and I’m guessing he’ll compete for the strong side inside position with Haggan. The guy looks like he’s got some real potential to me.

I’m really going to miss JJ. He has such an impactful and interesting Bronco career.

Really, I couldn’t even tell you his number. I don’t think he ever even played in a preseason. How is anyone supposed to have an opinion about this.

http://www.broncosnews.com/linebacker-joe-mays-traded-to-denver/

especially considering his injury history and the traditional short shelf life of RBs

McDaniels has been preaching about the emphasis of competition at all positions. This move has to stem from that main goal going into Training Camp. McX must feel comfortable with the amount of depth/competition/ability in both his RB and Returner positions (Cox, Smith, McKinley, and Royal offer many starter-quality return men, not to mention the guys we have on the roster that could back up those positions – other WRs and CBs). The RB position has a lot of depth and is filled primarily with guys seeing their second year in this system. Even the UDFAs have had good time on our practice squad and ample study time with our playbooks. For the most part RB’s are plug-n-play. You get the style you’re looking for and insert that guy (or guys by committee) behind your linemen and have at it.

This move makes me feel much better about our RB and Returner depth, and adds a little relief about the level of competition going into our ILB corps as well as another ST option (as arrington probably wouldn’t server much of a role on Kick coverage). Great move, looking forward to see what this guy can do.

…but apparently the RB depth is there.
I enjoyed watching him with the Cards. I even predicted he’d be a fan favorite on a fan post here at MHR.

Sounds and looks like Mays is really strong and very capable with stuff happening in front of him but lacking in his ability to cover players going vertical with speed. ST, goal line, and third and short sounds like his spot…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UZbZUvmtuE

See: MAYS

I think that he is a little “raw” but could develop into something special under the watchful eye of “wink.”

He could be a great run-situation ILB, I’m starting to like this trade more, and more!

for a 3rd string RB

Joe Mays could have a bigger impact for us, and could free us to sign Brian Westbrook as well. Looking at this guy’s youtube vids, he looks pretty legit. I’ll take it! Good trade!

sad i wasnt able to see JJ hit the field, but like people are saying before me, he is going to have a chance to play a lot more in philly. good luck to him!

I’ll be surprised if Westbrook is brought in. I think this just reaffirms a confidence in other options in the return game. Koby Smith was a similar type back to JJ. I see Moreno, Buckhalter, Baker and Smith as our backfield

I saw some videos of Joe Mays on youtube and the man is a BEAST!!! He plays the run exceptionally well from what I saw. We need that in the middle. He is short like Doom, but has a constant motor. I am excited, our D is gonna be much improved this year and I believe that McDaniels is giving Wink the pieces that he needs to build upon what was established last year.

I just don’t see him being willing to play 3rd fiddle, and that’s what he would be with us.

JJ still ahs pretty serious injury concerns, and we were in need of depth at ILB…..looks like a good move.