Comments on: Lions trade for Alouettes RB Brandon Rutley

By: Nostredummass

Nostredummass — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:43:16 +0000

In reply to Joe.

If the Alouettes are serious about putting together a younger roster, then keeping 2 older running backs would be a bad idea. I’ll take Sutton over Rutley, even if Rutley’s abilities as a receiver surpass Suttons’. You don’t trade a guy who was voted “Hardest Player to Bring Down” in 2017.
Hopefully the Alouettes can bring some fresh RB talent into camp.

By: David

David — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:05:25 +0000

I thought the Leos would be giving Yonus Davis another crack.

By: Amicus

Amicus — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:34:25 +0000

CFL FAN. Do you remember that guy C.J. Gable that Austin found and kept? Pretty good RB some think.

By: Cat Fan

Cat Fan — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:23:39 +0000

In reply to CFL FAN-TI-CAT FAN TOO.

Seriously?

Austin who was hired Dec 17th, 2012 somehow had influence on the Nov 2nd, 2012 letting go of Rutley instead of Cortez/Obie combo?

Rutley finished the 2012 on the Inactive roster, after being on the IR. He posted a whopping 5 GP, 2 Carries for 17 yards and 2 Receptions for 24 yards.

I’m all for accountability but this is ridiculous.

By: CFL FAN-TI-CAT FAN TOO

CFL FAN-TI-CAT FAN TOO — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:27:22 +0000

Yep another on Kent Austin let go. If given the opportunity and with a decent O Line, BR will surprise, bet he’s just happy to get out of Kavis Fred’s circus.

By: BC

BC — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:15:59 +0000

Always thought Rutley was a very underrated RB

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:10:37 +0000

In reply to Scottsask. He may be younger but when he took over from Sutton's injuries he didn't do much damage. Maybe about 1-3 yards at clip rarely more than that for a couple of years & got injured regularly as well. Sutton is still way more effective. Back-up RBs are easier to replace with youngsters in the pipeline.

By: Scottsask

Scottsask — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:00:34 +0000

Isn’t Sutton older as well? I don’t get this one , Rutley looked like a pretty good back. I thought it would be prudent for the Aks to hang onto both for competition and depth.

By: Stephen Fisher

Stephen Fisher — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:56:30 +0000

BR did not get the chance he deserved in Montreal. He has great hands and is faster than Sutton. JJ is a great running back. I wish JJ and BR could both get a chance to excel. Check out BR NFL highlights reel on YouTube. Impressive.

By: Jeremiah was a Bull Frog

Jeremiah was a Bull Frog — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:43:28 +0000

I’m not sure I understand this. I know the Lions are ok with Jeremiah Johnson. He didn’t have a great 2017 season. Then again no too many players did have a great 2017 on the Lions. So besides Jeremiah Johnson the Lions also have Tyler Davis. He’s not a small RB. He’s 5’10” and 195lbs out of Berkeley California. So where this signing fits in is mysterious. Unless it’s nothing more than setting up a competitive situation in camp. Maybe it’s to drive Jeramiah harder to sharpen his skill with good old fashioned competition. Jeremiah was a Bull Frog so he could jump when need be. hah