Ahmad Bradshaw names potential landing spots, does not rule out Giants return

With Rashard Mendenhall out of the picture, the Pittsburgh Steelers really do not know if they have a starting running back. While both Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman showed potential in spurts, neither have proven to be productive as starters for stretches of games. Both were also bogged down by injuries last year, so the jury is still out. If Bradshaw would accept a veteran minimum contract, he would likely climb to the top of their depth chart.Bradshaw is quite familiar with the stadium that the Jets play in, for obvious reasons. And they just lost their starting back, Shonn Greene. While they signed Mike Goodson, he has never been a full-time starter in his young career, doing his best work as a complementary back.Needless to say, the Green Bay Packers offense lives and dies with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But they have not had a true featured back in a few years. Ryan Grant was once upon a time a lucrative option. Cedric Benson was brought in last year, but missed most of the season. He would certainly have a place on their roster for the right price.View the list »
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According to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger today, former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is very interested in landing with a new team in which he could be the feature back, as he was with the Giants. He also said that he has not scheduled any free agent visits as of yet because he wants to get as healthy as possible before doing so.

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Bradshaw—who does not happen to be a fan of the new helmet rule—did not completely rule out a possible, though unlikely return to the Giants, especially if he intends to be a starter. However, he did name three teams who could use a starting running back that have expressed interest in him: the Green Bay Packers, the New York Jets, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. See how he might fit with each of these candidates in the list.

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  • Needless to say, the Green Bay Packers offense lives and dies with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But they have not had a true featured back in a few years. Ryan Grant was once upon a time a lucrative option. Cedric Benson was brought in last year, but missed most of the season. He would certainly have a place on their roster for the right price.
  • Bradshaw is quite familiar with the stadium that the Jets play in, for obvious reasons. And they just lost their starting back, Shonn Greene. While they signed Mike Goodson, he has never been a full-time starter in his young career, doing his best work as a complementary back.
  • With Rashard Mendenhall out of the picture, the Pittsburgh Steelers really do not know if they have a starting running back. While both Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman showed potential in spurts, neither have proven to be productive as starters for stretches of games. Both were also bogged down by injuries last year, so the jury is still out. If Bradshaw would accept a veteran minimum contract, he would likely climb to the top of their depth chart.
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Having grown up in New Jersey, Matt has naturally been around Giants and Jets football his entire life. But at a young age, he also found an affinity for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and as he got older, his fondness for the game itself grew beyond rooting for certain teams. Although the NFL season...

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