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Kareem Huggins (1 Viewer)

This thread has been a roller coaster of emotion.

Preseason: HUGGINS IS FANTASY GOLD: :excited:

Week 1: Huggins rides pine: :confused:

9/16, Morris says he needs to trust his gut and just let the young man play: :excited:

9/16, three seconds later, Huggins has ligering groin injury: :unsure:

With this line of trajectory, I think we can expect for Week 2:

Huggins comes in for garbage time and rips off a 90 yard TD: :excited: :excited: :excited:

Huggins is promptly swarmed by a huge cluster of Carolina Wolf Spiders in the end zone, who defensively attack him with numerous venmous necrotic bites and drag him into their burrow at the goalpost :mellow:

 
This thread has been a roller coaster of emotion.Preseason: HUGGINS IS FANTASY GOLD: :excited: Week 1: Huggins rides pine: :confused: 9/16, Morris says he needs to trust his gut and just let the young man play: :excited: 9/16, three seconds later, Huggins has ligering groin injury: :unsure: With this line of trajectory, I think we can expect for Week 2:Huggins comes in for garbage time and rips off a 90 yard TD: :excited: :excited: :excited: Huggins is promptly swarmed by a huge cluster of Carolina Wolf Spiders in the end zone, who defensively attack him with numerous venmous necrotic bites and drag him into their burrow at the goalpost :mellow:
:lmao: :lmao:
 
This thread has been a roller coaster of emotion.Preseason: HUGGINS IS FANTASY GOLD: :blackdot: Week 1: Huggins rides pine: :goodposting: 9/16, Morris says he needs to trust his gut and just let the young man play: :excited: 9/16, three seconds later, Huggins has ligering groin injury: :unsure: With this line of trajectory, I think we can expect for Week 2:Huggins comes in for garbage time and rips off a 90 yard TD: :excited: :excited: :excited: Huggins is promptly swarmed by a huge cluster of Carolina Wolf Spiders in the end zone, who defensively attack him with numerous venmous necrotic bites and drag him into their burrow at the goalpost :mellow:
:lmao: :lmao:
I disagree that this is funny because spider bites can be poisonous and are often painful and I belive that there is an unwritten rule of thumb about not wishing injuries upon players to help your fantasy team.
 
This thread has been a roller coaster of emotion.Preseason: HUGGINS IS FANTASY GOLD: :excited: Week 1: Huggins rides pine: :unsure: 9/16, Morris says he needs to trust his gut and just let the young man play: :excited: 9/16, three seconds later, Huggins has ligering groin injury: :unsure: With this line of trajectory, I think we can expect for Week 2:Huggins comes in for garbage time and rips off a 90 yard TD: :excited: :excited: :excited: Huggins is promptly swarmed by a huge cluster of Carolina Wolf Spiders in the end zone, who defensively attack him with numerous venmous necrotic bites and drag him into their burrow at the goalpost :mellow:
:lmao: :lmao:
I disagree that this is funny because spider bites can be poisonous and are often painful and I belive that there is an unwritten rule of thumb about not wishing injuries upon players to help your fantasy team.
Actually, Wolf Spiders are ugly and kinda scary looking, but other than that, relatively harmless... More likely Huggins gets his ### kicked by either LeGarrett Blount, or Steve Smith... Anyone wanna work up some odds on which it will be?
 
This thread has been a roller coaster of emotion.Preseason: HUGGINS IS FANTASY GOLD: :shrug: Week 1: Huggins rides pine: :no: 9/16, Morris says he needs to trust his gut and just let the young man play: :bag: 9/16, three seconds later, Huggins has ligering groin injury: :unsure: With this line of trajectory, I think we can expect for Week 2:Huggins comes in for garbage time and rips off a 90 yard TD: :excited: :excited: :excited: Huggins is promptly swarmed by a huge cluster of Carolina Wolf Spiders in the end zone, who defensively attack him with numerous venmous necrotic bites and drag him into their burrow at the goalpost :mellow:
:lmao: :lmao:
I disagree that this is funny because spider bites can be poisonous and are often painful and I belive that there is an unwritten rule of thumb about not wishing injuries upon players to help your fantasy team.
Actually, Wolf Spiders are ugly and kinda scary looking, but other than that, relatively harmless... More likely Huggins gets his ### kicked by either LeGarrett Blount, or Steve Smith... Anyone wanna work up some odds on which it will be?
My bet is on neither, as Huggins will likely be riding pine again, nursing his groin and/or his arachnophobia.
 
Just a note for all you Kareem Huggins fans, he missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue and will likely miss this Sunday’s game against Carolina. He was on the field only two plays against Cleveland and apparently hurt himself blocking, both plays he got steamrolled.

Not that this is of any fantasy value, but the local Buc’s experts believe that Kregg Lumpkin is the immediate backup to Caddy. LeGarrette Blount is considered to be too raw and still learning the playbook. Lumpkin is well versed in the Buc’s playbook as it is pretty much the same type of offense that he was drilled in when he played for Green Bay.

Bonus side note: With Ryan Grant’s injury, it’s a sure thing that the Packers are wishing they still had Lumpkin on their roster, as Brandon Jackson is a fumble machine.

Just a heads up, and a “monitor the situation” for now. FYI

 
Just a note for all you Kareem Huggins fans, he missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue and will likely miss this Sunday’s game against Carolina. He was on the field only two plays against Cleveland and apparently hurt himself blocking, both plays he got steamrolled.

Not that this is of any fantasy value, but the local Buc’s experts believe that Kregg Lumpkin is the immediate backup to Caddy. LeGarrette Blount is considered to be too raw and still learning the playbook. Lumpkin is well versed in the Buc’s playbook as it is pretty much the same type of offense that he was drilled in when he played for Green Bay.

Bonus side note: With Ryan Grant’s injury, it’s a sure thing that the Packers are wishing they still had Lumpkin on their roster, as Brandon Jackson is a fumble machine.

Just a heads up, and a “monitor the situation” for now. FYI
Tangent here, but how do 2 career fumbles (in the NFL + College) = "fumble machine"?
 
Just a note for all you Kareem Huggins fans, he missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue and will likely miss this Sunday’s game against Carolina. He was on the field only two plays against Cleveland and apparently hurt himself blocking, both plays he got steamrolled.Not that this is of any fantasy value, but the local Buc’s experts believe that Kregg Lumpkin is the immediate backup to Caddy. LeGarrette Blount is considered to be too raw and still learning the playbook. Lumpkin is well versed in the Buc’s playbook as it is pretty much the same type of offense that he was drilled in when he played for Green Bay. Bonus side note: With Ryan Grant’s injury, it’s a sure thing that the Packers are wishing they still had Lumpkin on their roster, as Brandon Jackson is a fumble machine.Just a heads up, and a “monitor the situation” for now. FYI
:lmao: Nice update.
 
gregjcross said:
Raiderfan32904 said:
Just a note for all you Kareem Huggins fans, he missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue and will likely miss this Sunday’s game against Carolina. He was on the field only two plays against Cleveland and apparently hurt himself blocking, both plays he got steamrolled.Not that this is of any fantasy value, but the local Buc’s experts believe that Kregg Lumpkin is the immediate backup to Caddy. LeGarrette Blount is considered to be too raw and still learning the playbook. Lumpkin is well versed in the Buc’s playbook as it is pretty much the same type of offense that he was drilled in when he played for Green Bay. Bonus side note: With Ryan Grant’s injury, it’s a sure thing that the Packers are wishing they still had Lumpkin on their roster, as Brandon Jackson is a fumble machine.Just a heads up, and a “monitor the situation” for now. FYI
:angry: Nice update.
thanks! thinking of dropping Huggins and picking up LaRod Stephens-Howling.
 
already dropped huggins to pick up Kolb who was surprisingly dropped.

this train got derailed quick, i hope it re-rails in the 2nd half of the season.

 
HellToupee said:
Dr. No said:
already dropped huggins to pick up Kolb who was surprisingly dropped.this train got derailed quick, i hope it re-rails in the 2nd half of the season.
thats a smart pickup but he's a strong hold in dynasty
i got caught up in the hype and took him in my keeper round in one league. You get to keep your 12th round pick for 4 years at no cost.Took huggins over some more highly touted players like demaryius thomas... hope he's the next arian foster at some point.
 
Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :wall:
:goodposting: There is no reason to think any differently of Huggins than there was 2 weeks ago. This team obviously wants to give Cadillac the chance to be a starter, but he is very ineffective and the loyalty to the vet can only go so far.Once Huggins is back, I would think he'll get some PT, and from there, we'll see where it goes. I'm sure Huggins is back to the waiver wire in many leagues.It's a young and emerging offense. Worth a risk to see what he does.
 
Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :wall:
:goodposting: There is no reason to think any differently of Huggins than there was 2 weeks ago. This team obviously wants to give Cadillac the chance to be a starter, but he is very ineffective and the loyalty to the vet can only go so far.Once Huggins is back, I would think he'll get some PT, and from there, we'll see where it goes. I'm sure Huggins is back to the waiver wire in many leagues.It's a young and emerging offense. Worth a risk to see what he does.
I agree that Huggins will probably be given some touches, but if Caddy gets hurt/is ineffective, I think Graham would be the main ballcarrier. If/when the team falls out of the playoff race though, perhaps Huggins will be given a longer look.May be worth stashing, but it's going to take a lot of patience and in redraft leagues, may be costing a prime roster spot.
 
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Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :popcorn:
Neither Caddy nor Graham have any explosion. I don't know if Huggins is the answer, but neither of those guys are. The Bucs definitely need to look for someone that can break a big play from the RB position. Williams won't last long with all these touches either. 24 and 28 in the first two games respectively.
 
With a playmaker at rb, this offense would be very interesting the way Freeman is playing. I love Caddy but I dont see it coming from him. Graham? You gotta be kidding me.

Give the kid a shot

 
fwiw

Kellen Winslow active, Kareem Huggins inactive against Panthers

Tight end Kellen Winslow is active for the Bucs and is on the field warming up as of this writing.

Winslow had been listed as questionable for today's game here at Carolina because of knee pain, but he will be able to play despite not practicing on Wednesday and Thursday and on a limited basis on Friday.

The news is not as good for running back Kareem Huggins, who will miss the game with a groin injury. Huggins, the backup to Cadillac Williams, was supposed to take on a bigger role in the offense today. Now, those complementary carries will go to Earnest Graham and new acquisition Kregg Lumpkin.

Also among the Bucs' inactives: running back LeGarrette Blount, defensive end Michael Bennett, cornerback Myron Lewis and receiver Preston Parker.

For the Panthers, injured rookie receiver Brandon LaFell is inactive today, too.

I'll be back with my live blogging session just before today's 1 p.m. kickoff.
 
Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :rolleyes:
Neither Caddy nor Graham have any explosion. I don't know if Huggins is the answer, but neither of those guys are. The Bucs definitely need to look for someone that can break a big play from the RB position. Williams won't last long with all these touches either. 24 and 28 in the first two games respectively.
Will you guys stop it with the YPC stat. The Bucs were ahead trying to run the clock down.
 
Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :shrug:
Neither Caddy nor Graham have any explosion. I don't know if Huggins is the answer, but neither of those guys are. The Bucs definitely need to look for someone that can break a big play from the RB position. Williams won't last long with all these touches either. 24 and 28 in the first two games respectively.
Will you guys stop it with the YPC stat. The Bucs were ahead trying to run the clock down.
I didn't mention yards per carry (which was poor in the first half too by the way), but rather that Williams and Graham don't have the ability to break a big play in the running game. I stand by that statement.There were a few runs to the outside that the offensive line sealed off and Caddy couldn't turn the corner. A back with some speed turns those into big gains.
 
Nice 1.9 YPC yesterday Caddy.Buy low on Huggins, folks. :lmao:
Neither Caddy nor Graham have any explosion. I don't know if Huggins is the answer, but neither of those guys are. The Bucs definitely need to look for someone that can break a big play from the RB position. Williams won't last long with all these touches either. 24 and 28 in the first two games respectively.
Will you guys stop it with the YPC stat. The Bucs were ahead trying to run the clock down.
I didn't mention yards per carry (which was poor in the first half too by the way), but rather that Williams and Graham don't have the ability to break a big play in the running game. I stand by that statement.There were a few runs to the outside that the offensive line sealed off and Caddy couldn't turn the corner. A back with some speed turns those into big gains.
I think they both have the ability to break out big plays. They may not run a 4.3 but they are plenty fast and have the size that makes them harder to bring down. Last year EG played fullback but the year before he had a 46, 68, 47, and several +20 yard runs. Caddy is faster than EG, so assuming he doesn't tear a pattelar tendon, he shouldn't have any problem breaking out big ones either. He also had some +20 yard runs last season but the Bucs O was in flux and pretty predictable. He is due for a big run but it probably won't be against Pittsburgh.
 
14 pages on this guy, based on a youtube sprint clip and a few preseason carries? Ridiculous. About a 1% chance this guy is fantasy relevant at any point this season and even that is being generous.

 
14 pages on this guy, based on a youtube sprint clip and a few preseason carries? Ridiculous. About a 1% chance this guy is fantasy relevant at any point this season and even that is being generous.
Please provide the formula you used for that. The guy is the #2 behind a struggling #1 tht has a career of injuries. Who knows how it will turn out, but 1%? :football:

 
14 pages on this guy, based on a youtube sprint clip and a few preseason carries? Ridiculous. About a 1% chance this guy is fantasy relevant at any point this season and even that is being generous.
Please provide the formula you used for that. The guy is the #2 behind a struggling #1 tht has a career of injuries. Who knows how it will turn out, but 1%? :football:
I may have exaggerated just a little. I just don't get the obsession with this guy. Is he really a clear #2? Even if Caddy did get injured, what kind of opportunity would that really give Huggins? The chance that he could actually help your fantasy team in any meaningful way seems extremely slim, at least to me. I doubt he's even the best bye week option you could find on the waiver wire in a week that Caddy was injured.I have nothing against the guy - it just seems like an enormous amount of discussion about a player who has done exactly zero and isn't even in that great a fantasy situation to begin with.

 
14 pages on this guy, based on a youtube sprint clip and a few preseason carries? Ridiculous. About a 1% chance this guy is fantasy relevant at any point this season and even that is being generous.
Please provide the formula you used for that. The guy is the #2 behind a struggling #1 tht has a career of injuries. Who knows how it will turn out, but 1%? :football:
I may have exaggerated just a little. I just don't get the obsession with this guy. Is he really a clear #2? Even if Caddy did get injured, what kind of opportunity would that really give Huggins? The chance that he could actually help your fantasy team in any meaningful way seems extremely slim, at least to me. I doubt he's even the best bye week option you could find on the waiver wire in a week that Caddy was injured.I have nothing against the guy - it just seems like an enormous amount of discussion about a player who has done exactly zero and isn't even in that great a fantasy situation to begin with.
To go overboard about his prosepcts is foolish. To have him stashed (especially in Dynasty) is a smart play. Many RB's have come out of nowhere and become relevent. Will Huggins? We will see...if he does, I'd prefer to be the guy who stashed him...if he doesn't...I get my roster spot back

 
I'm afraid I'm beginning to reach the limit with Huggins. I fear that even if he gets a chance to play that Graham will split carries with him. Can he be an explosive playmaker? That remains to be seen, but I'm thinking of looking for a player who is actually healthy and getting carries now. BenJarvis Green-Ellis here I come... :thumbup:

 
It's a long season so I wouldn't write him off just yet but I have been saying EG would be the #2 since Ward left.
I enjoy the shtick of touting Huggins, but as an owner at the end of the bench I am not expecting or even hoping for him to become the main ball carrier for TB. I am looking for the potential for 5-10 touches a game in reserve/change of pace role to use as a bye week filler.I bring this up to those who say that Caddy isnt going anywhere or that if he went down Graham or Blount or Lumkpin would be the guy. Great. None of those guys are world beaters so I think there is room for Huggins as the COP back. The coaches outright said they wanted to get Huggins involved in week 2. Injury kept him from that but my expectations havent changed. I like the week 4 bye given his injury and then im hoping for some involvement from him after that.
 
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I hoping for Huggins or Blount to make headway... Not counting on it, but it would be nice since I've stashed then both in a couple leagues... I agree that there most likely will be no significant impact in 2010, but they are both young enough to build up to something later in their careers. I'm going to hold on for a bit longer in my deep roster leagues and see if we get a glimpse at some real game play out of either of them. If I'm in the hunt and need depth players around mid season and they haven't shown us anything, they'll visit the waiver wire to make roster room..

I suggested earlier in the thread that Huggins would be hitting our waiver wires by mid season, and seems like he could make a nice prospect stash for teams that may not compete in 2010. I'd add Blount to that equation now as well.

 
From the wire that is Roto

Bucs RB Kareem Huggins (groin) returned to a full practice Wednesday.It appears Huggins is on track to make his season debut. Unfortunately, it would come against a Steelers defense that's looked as tough as any in football through two weeks. Huggins is just barely worth a fantasy roster spot.
:lmao:
 
From the wire that is Roto

Bucs RB Kareem Huggins (groin) returned to a full practice Wednesday.It appears Huggins is on track to make his season debut. Unfortunately, it would come against a Steelers defense that's looked as tough as any in football through two weeks. Huggins is just barely worth a fantasy roster spot.
:shrug:
Knowing the bucs they will probably give him a good dose of carries against Pittsburgh and based on the fact that he will fail, (you don't run against PITT) they will assume he is incapable of helping out the run game.
 
I wouldn't count the guy out just yet seeing as the Bucs generally are starting their 3rd RB by seasons end. Last year was the first year we were healthy in a long time. The years before that it seems like we were starting 3rd string RBs & QBs by seasons end.

That being said, I wouldn't roster him unless your rosters are very deep.

 
Cadillac Williams (hamstring) was limited in Bucs practice Wednesday.Williams ranks second in the NFL in carries (49) through two weeks, and it already appears to be catching up to him. Despite the monster workload, Caddy ranks just 19th in rushing yards. The Bucs play Pittsburgh this week.
:)
 
From the wire that is Roto

Bucs RB Kareem Huggins (groin) returned to a full practice Wednesday.It appears Huggins is on track to make his season debut. Unfortunately, it would come against a Steelers defense that's looked as tough as any in football through two weeks. Huggins is just barely worth a fantasy roster spot.
:shrug:
Knowing the bucs they will probably give him a good dose of carries against Pittsburgh and based on the fact that he will fail, (you don't run against PITT) they will assume he is incapable of helping out the run game.
I've never wanted a guy to break a long TD so badly in all my life. Imagine the hysteria around here if he does something great against PITT. I'd wet my pants.
 
I dropped him today. Short benches and thin at RB=no time to wait. Pretty sure that this means he'll go off this week. You're welcome.

 
QUEZILLA said:
I wouldn't count the guy out just yet seeing as the Bucs generally are starting their 3rd RB by seasons end. Last year was the first year we were healthy in a long time. The years before that it seems like we were starting 3rd string RBs & QBs by seasons end. That being said, I wouldn't roster him unless your rosters are very deep.
Quezilla, I respect your opinion on all matters TB. The Huggins hysteria is picking up with Caddy's groin. Given that now both Caddy and Huggy (can I do that) are nursing a groin (what is it with all the groins this week anyway?). If you had to pick one, would you roster Huggins or Graham (ppr)?I'm curious where you come down on this.
 
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QUEZILLA said:
I wouldn't count the guy out just yet seeing as the Bucs generally are starting their 3rd RB by seasons end. Last year was the first year we were healthy in a long time. The years before that it seems like we were starting 3rd string RBs & QBs by seasons end. That being said, I wouldn't roster him unless your rosters are very deep.
Quezilla, I respect your opinion on all matters TB. The Huggins hysteria is picking up with Caddy's groin. Given that now both Caddy and Huggy (can I do that) are nursing a groin (what is it with all the groins this week anyway?), Would you roster Huggins or Graham (ppr)?I'm curious where you come down on this.
Graham has a higher floor and would probably be the most consistent guy. Huggins has a higher ceiling based on his speed alone and nothing else. In a dynasty I would lean towards Huggins as Graham will always end up going back to being a backup no matter how well he performs. I assume he is pretty content in the role since he signed a backup $$$ contract after his best season. He also doesn't seem to mind playing FB.I am struggling with this same problem in a few leagues but I am a sucker for potential so I like Huggy. He could end up not playing the entire season but who knows. Graham is the better short term option right if you need to win now.
 
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QUEZILLA said:
I wouldn't count the guy out just yet seeing as the Bucs generally are starting their 3rd RB by seasons end. Last year was the first year we were healthy in a long time. The years before that it seems like we were starting 3rd string RBs & QBs by seasons end. That being said, I wouldn't roster him unless your rosters are very deep.
Quezilla, I respect your opinion on all matters TB. The Huggins hysteria is picking up with Caddy's groin. Given that now both Caddy and Huggy (can I do that) are nursing a groin (what is it with all the groins this week anyway?), Would you roster Huggins or Graham (ppr)?I'm curious where you come down on this.
Graham has a higher floor and would probably be the most consistent guy. Huggins has a higher ceiling based on his speed alone and nothing else. In a dynasty I would lean towards Huggins as Graham will always end up going back to being a backup no matter how well he performs. I assume he is pretty content in the role since he signed a backup $$$ contract after his best season. He also doesn't seem to mind playing FB.
Thanks! Good point about the ceiling and floor. "Safe" verse shooting at the moon. I'm wondering more about redraft not dynasty, sorry i didn't specify...THIS year. Certainly Huggins is the way to roll in dynasty. It just seems to me that Graham is going to get something regardless as he catches a lot of passes. And for this year, especially since Kareem is nicked, that Graham might end up carrying the load.
 
Jayrod said:
FavreCo said:
That Little Voice said:
From the wire that is Roto

Bucs RB Kareem Huggins (groin) returned to a full practice Wednesday.It appears Huggins is on track to make his season debut. Unfortunately, it would come against a Steelers defense that's looked as tough as any in football through two weeks. Huggins is just barely worth a fantasy roster spot.
:)
Knowing the bucs they will probably give him a good dose of carries against Pittsburgh and based on the fact that he will fail, (you don't run against PITT) they will assume he is incapable of helping out the run game.
I've never wanted a guy to break a long TD so badly in all my life. Imagine the hysteria around here if he does something great against PITT. I'd wet my pants.
That's what you look for with a guy like this cause he's certainly not a chains mover... At least not yet, from what I've seen.... Most of his stats will come on a small fraction of his touches, and a pile of plays for zilch..
 
Per Rotoworld:

Cadillac Williams-RB- Buccaneers Sep. 23 - 2:20 pm et Cadillac Williams (hamstring) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.Williams is set to start this week, but he can't be trusted in fantasy leagues against a Steelers defense that has already shut down far more dynamic backs in Michael Turner and Chris Johnson.Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Twitter
 

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