I would really love to have him signed before FA starts. I just want the team to be focused on the draft and also dealing with the Burress situation.
Anyone out there think we can sign both Jacobs and Ward?

Simply because the money Ward is looking for is not on the table for him. I think the league consensus on him is that he’s cannot be a team’s primary runningback, that he has to be a part of a tandem. That said I can see him, with a contract less than what he is asking for, in:

Bengals: as an insurance policy for Cedric Benson inevitably doing something stupid again, and to allow Benson to rest and be more effective.

Seahawks: because Julius Jones cannot carry the burden himself, and Seattle has to change to a run-based offense until they sign a quality WR.

Jacksonville: to compliment Maurice Jones-Drew, and fix the same type of problem as in Seattle. I don’t know how likely this is, because Derrick Ward is not stupid and knows his success is contingent on an O-line to block for him… something Jacksonville lacks.

Colts: Addai needs help, and the Colts need to run the ball more without Marvin Harrison.

Bills: Who knows what will happen to Marshawn Lynch, and a dynamic guy like Marshawn Lynch could benefit by sharing the load.

The reasons why I am optimistic about getting Ward back is that Jerry Reese wants him back, and he enjoys being on a winning team as much as Brandon Jacobs does. The Giants will most likely offer him more money than any other team… but we’ll see what happens on Thursday.

GMEN!!