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Who likes Kenneth Darby? (1 Viewer)

spacevan

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So I've been doing a little research on this guy and he had a pretty good career at Alabama, except for his senior year. He still rushed for over 3000 yards(career). Only a few RBs have rushed for over 3000 yards at Alabama and Shaun Alexander was one of them. So TB had him on the practice squad and now he is the #2 back, supposedly. Earnest Graham doesn't excite me, he had a good game against STL but it was STL. He's been in the league for 4 years and he's a nobody. So does Darby, a rookie, come in, get his shot, and blow up? What are your thoughts on the guy and is he worth picking up?

 
spacevan said:
So I've been doing a little research on this guy and he had a pretty good career at Alabama, except for his senior year. He still rushed for over 3000 yards(career). Only a few RBs have rushed for over 3000 yards at Alabama and Shaun Alexander was one of them. So TB had him on the practice squad and now he is the #2 back, supposedly. Earnest Graham doesn't excite me, he had a good game against STL but it was STL. He's been in the league for 4 years and he's a nobody. So does Darby, a rookie, come in, get his shot, and blow up? What are your thoughts on the guy and is he worth picking up?
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I think I'd rather have Tarrence Trent Darby than Kenneth! :rolleyes:Seriously, Darby might become the COP back, but I see nothing more. In Earnest they trust. With them looking at Barlow or Fason as emergency help to fill the roster.If they were smart, they'd go after: Mewelde Moore, Ladell Betts, Michael Turner, etc. They have a legitimate shot at postseason, but they need a real RB to work in with Graham.
 
I wouldn't be so quick to discount Darby. Lots of similarities between him and Wynn. Let's see what he can do on the field.

 
pizzatyme said:
spacevan said:
So I've been doing a little research on this guy and he had a pretty good career at Alabama, except for his senior year. He still rushed for over 3000 yards(career). Only a few RBs have rushed for over 3000 yards at Alabama and Shaun Alexander was one of them. So TB had him on the practice squad and now he is the #2 back, supposedly. Earnest Graham doesn't excite me, he had a good game against STL but it was STL. He's been in the league for 4 years and he's a nobody. So does Darby, a rookie, come in, get his shot, and blow up? What are your thoughts on the guy and is he worth picking up?
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I think I'd rather have Tarrence Trent Darby than Kenneth! :lmao:Seriously, Darby might become the COP back, but I see nothing more. In Earnest they trust. With them looking at Barlow or Fason as emergency help to fill the roster.If they were smart, they'd go after: Mewelde Moore, Ladell Betts, Michael Turner, etc. They have a legitimate shot at postseason, but they need a real RB to work in with Graham.
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LOL thats hilarious!! I haven't heard that name in a long time. :rolleyes:
 
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Seriously, Darby might become the COP back, but I see nothing more. In Earnest they trust.
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Do they though? I'm not a homer, and while Gruden has said some nice things about Graham, I haven't heard him gushing over the guy.Just taking a look at his stats since he first relieved Caddy in week 3:

Week 3 (vs. STL): 8-75-2 (9.4 YPC)

Week 4 (vs. CAR): 17-48-1 (2.8 YPC)

Week 5 (vs. IND): 6-11-0 (1.8 YPC)

To be sure, it's not a huge sample size and he didn't get the ball much at all versus Indy, but outside of the first game when he ran roughshod over a beaten-down Rams team, the numbers haven't been heading in the right direction.

No doubt it remains to be seen what Graham can do with a consistent 20+ carry workload, but the uncertainty alone makes it worthwhile to stash away Darby just in case Graham falters.

 
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As a Bama fan, I've commented ad nauseum on Darby's NFL prospects. Despite the production in college, he was a 7th round pick and was so for a reason. For all his flash, the guy lacks vision and the ability to hit the hole with consistency. It's OK to dance around in the backfield to try and break off the big run, like Barry Sanders of days gone by. The only problem is, he isn't Barry Sanders.

If you have a roster spot, sure go ahead and stash him away. Just temper your expectations.

 
dmac37 said:
RenegadeGM said:
pizzatyme said:
I think I'd rather have Tarrence Trent Darby than Kenneth! :coffee:
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Would you back that up by signing your name across your heart? That strong statement leads me to believe you feel picking up Darby is merely a trip to the wishing well.
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Isn't that where a lot of people are this time of year when the WW's are so thin? It's not that unusual for a player to come out of nowhere to become a contributor to a fantasy team.
 
Mr. Pink said:
As a Bama fan, I've commented ad nauseum on Darby's NFL prospects. Despite the production in college, he was a 7th round pick and was so for a reason. For all his flash, the guy lacks vision and the ability to hit the hole with consistency. It's OK to dance around in the backfield to try and break off the big run, like Barry Sanders of days gone by. The only problem is, he isn't Barry Sanders. If you have a roster spot, sure go ahead and stash him away. Just temper your expectations.
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:mellow: The main question is whether Darby's Senior year can really be chalked up to distractions. He was beyond terrible, barely draftable, deserving of only a seventh round pick despite a strong career up to that Senior season. If he has indeed returned to form, he's at least a sleeper, a guy you could see holding his own - not excelling, not taking the job and running with it, but looking like he belongs in the NFL. If he reverts back to Senior year form, you'll see a guy who looks like he should be out there. Either way, the upside is limited. Andre Hall on the other hand...
 
Sigmund Bloom said:
Mr. Pink said:
As a Bama fan, I've commented ad nauseum on Darby's NFL prospects. Despite the production in college, he was a 7th round pick and was so for a reason. For all his flash, the guy lacks vision and the ability to hit the hole with consistency. It's OK to dance around in the backfield to try and break off the big run, like Barry Sanders of days gone by. The only problem is, he isn't Barry Sanders.

If you have a roster spot, sure go ahead and stash him away. Just temper your expectations.
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:mellow: The main question is whether Darby's Senior year can really be chalked up to distractions. He was beyond terrible, barely draftable, deserving of only a seventh round pick despite a strong career up to that Senior season. If he has indeed returned to form, he's at least a sleeper, a guy you could see holding his own - not excelling, not taking the job and running with it, but looking like he belongs in the NFL. If he reverts back to Senior year form, you'll see a guy who looks like he should be out there. Either way, the upside is limited. Andre Hall on the other hand...
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Not trying to hijack, but now I need to know what you think about Hall. Hey Sig, what comes after the "dot, dot, dot"
 
acme said:
Sigmund Bloom said:
Mr. Pink said:
As a Bama fan, I've commented ad nauseum on Darby's NFL prospects. Despite the production in college, he was a 7th round pick and was so for a reason. For all his flash, the guy lacks vision and the ability to hit the hole with consistency. It's OK to dance around in the backfield to try and break off the big run, like Barry Sanders of days gone by. The only problem is, he isn't Barry Sanders.

If you have a roster spot, sure go ahead and stash him away. Just temper your expectations.
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:) The main question is whether Darby's Senior year can really be chalked up to distractions. He was beyond terrible, barely draftable, deserving of only a seventh round pick despite a strong career up to that Senior season. If he has indeed returned to form, he's at least a sleeper, a guy you could see holding his own - not excelling, not taking the job and running with it, but looking like he belongs in the NFL. If he reverts back to Senior year form, you'll see a guy who looks like he should be out there. Either way, the upside is limited. Andre Hall on the other hand...
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Not trying to hijack, but now I need to know what you think about Hall. Hey Sig, what comes after the "dot, dot, dot"
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[hijack]check out this week's dynasty watch and Five Minute Drill for more info.

Here's an interview we did with Andre during training camp

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(Its not completely irrelevant since Hall played his college ball at Raymond James ;) )

 
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munchkin said:
dmac37 said:
RenegadeGM said:
pizzatyme said:
I think I'd rather have Tarrence Trent Darby than Kenneth! :lmao:
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Would you back that up by signing your name across your heart? That strong statement leads me to believe you feel picking up Darby is merely a trip to the wishing well.
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Isn't that where a lot of people are this time of year when the WW's are so thin? It's not that unusual for a player to come out of nowhere to become a contributor to a fantasy team.
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Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.

IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.

I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.

It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.

 
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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I also wouldn't be surprised to see him get more than a few token carries.It seems very presumptuous that Graham is the clear-cut guy the rest of the way. Before he filled in well for Caddy a few weeks back, he was no more proven than Darby. Just a few more years under his belt.
 
Mr. Pink said:
As a Bama fan, I've commented ad nauseum on Darby's NFL prospects. Despite the production in college, he was a 7th round pick and was so for a reason. For all his flash, the guy lacks vision and the ability to hit the hole with consistency. It's OK to dance around in the backfield to try and break off the big run, like Barry Sanders of days gone by. The only problem is, he isn't Barry Sanders. If you have a roster spot, sure go ahead and stash him away. Just temper your expectations.
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Another hardcore Bama fan here. I agree with this 100%.
 
The Hank said:
Starting him this week over Kevin Faulk.(Bye weeks and injuries) :X
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Wow, that's bad. I just grabbed him in my dynasty as I had a roster spot. I don't know much about his abilities, although one of the draft mags I buy each year had him as the 6th best back this draft class. What it comes down to for some of these guys is opportunity. WIth the injuries to Caddy and now Pittman, he will get a chance to do something. I don't expect much from Graham in that offense, and Darby seems to have some qualities which fit well in Gruden's scheme. If he does and takes off, you have a gem on your hands. If he falters, gets injured or whatever, you drop him after a bit and take a gamble on someone else. This is the time to buy on guys like this. After he has a breakout game, the horse is out of the barn...
 
munchkin said:
dmac37 said:
RenegadeGM said:
pizzatyme said:
I think I'd rather have Tarrence Trent Darby than Kenneth! :lmao:
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Would you back that up by signing your name across your heart? That strong statement leads me to believe you feel picking up Darby is merely a trip to the wishing well.
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:popcorn:
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Isn't that where a lot of people are this time of year when the WW's are so thin? It's not that unusual for a player to come out of nowhere to become a contributor to a fantasy team.
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tracks 3 and 9
 
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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At this point, who has the better prospects for producing this year (not worried about Dynasty value) Darby or Tony Hunt.

I would love to jump on this Darby bandwagon before this weekend but I own Westy and Buckhalter and would hate to see Hunt step into a larger role. Anyone who can help with these two guys it would be appreciated (preferably before waivers run at noon)

 
AcerFC said:
At this point, who has the better prospects for producing this year (not worried about Dynasty value) Darby or Tony Hunt.I would love to jump on this Darby bandwagon before this weekend but I own Westy and Buckhalter and would hate to see Hunt step into a larger role. Anyone who can help with these two guys it would be appreciated (preferably before waivers run at noon)
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I would have to think that THunt has greater current value. I don't know what his upside is. I would think that Westy has a few more productive years in him. From what I have read from various sources Darby is quite a long shot. Certainly in dynasty I would go with Hunt, if you are in redraft I would take a shot at Darby IF you are only looking at these two choices. As long as Buckhalter stays healthy he will get the majority of the backup carries. There may be better opportunities on your WW though.
 
diggler said:
I never really wanted Cadillac when he was healthy in TB, why would I want the third or fifth string RB in TB?
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Because the last healthy running back on your roster is Fred Taylor.Maroney

Rudi

Jamal Lewis

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Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.And now they're looking for somebody else.So please, explain this to me.
 
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.And now they're looking for somebody else.So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
 
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.And now they're looking for somebody else.So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
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:thumbup: Stop being so rational.
 
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.And now they're looking for somebody else.So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
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No, that doesn't explain it. He didn't start "pimping" this guy this week. More like months ago.Try to keep up, thanks.
 
Capella said:
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.And now they're looking for somebody else.So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
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No, that doesn't explain it. He didn't start "pimping" this guy this week. More like months ago.Try to keep up, thanks.
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Sir, I am trying to keep up. But you seem to be refering to "he's" that didn't start "pimping" people, and I may be in the minority, but I have no idea who or what you are talking about. Perhaps if you are the one trying to look smart, you can use the PM option and talk to your phantom "He" on a personal level and let the rest of us discuss how their might be room on a large fantasy roster for a guy who is the backup to an almost completely unknown commodity in Graham.If you have a bench spot available, picking up a guy like Darby before he has a nice week can be the bye week filler that saves a fantasy season or the throw in piece of a trade that makes a Championship.But I am sure that I am wrong. So, I'll keep checking back, in the hopes that you continue to keep me up to speed.
 
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.

IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.

I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.

It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.

And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.

And now they're looking for somebody else.

So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
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No, that doesn't explain it. He didn't start "pimping" this guy this week. More like months ago.Try to keep up, thanks.
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Sir, I am trying to keep up. But you seem to be refering to "he's" that didn't start "pimping" people, and I may be in the minority, but I have no idea who or what you are talking about. Perhaps if you are the one trying to look smart, you can use the PM option and talk to your phantom "He" on a personal level and let the rest of us discuss how their might be room on a large fantasy roster for a guy who is the backup to an almost completely unknown commodity in Graham.If you have a bench spot available, picking up a guy like Darby before he has a nice week can be the bye week filler that saves a fantasy season or the throw in piece of a trade that makes a Championship.

But I am sure that I am wrong. So, I'll keep checking back, in the hopes that you continue to keep me up to speed.
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I believe that the "he" is me, as I'm quoted here.Capella has his own rationale for beating on this, but I'll try to explain this to him - not that I think he will listen, but perhaps you will.

Darby wasn't a terrible back in college, nor was he a bad prospect - else he wouldn't have been drafted.
Tampa used him and liked what they saw - regardless of what is said by Capella above.
They cut him to try and stash him on the practice squad. He wasn't floundering about on the waiver wire for weeks - he was one of the last cuts of the preseason and then added to the practice squad less than 24 hours later.
The "cut / sign to PS" move is commonplace in the NFL. Players that are (A) prospects (B) behind several players on the depth chart and © have PS eligibility are often processed this way so that a team can have a deeper pool of talent. Dallas tried this with Matt Moore and got burnt.
Again, if they didn't like his talent, he wouldn't have been drafted, rostered, then added back to the PS.He has the raw talent to put up numbers in the NFL - the question is if he is ready to do it in his rookie year. I don't think that they believe he is, so they are adding veterans to not expect too much from him (and also because they lost 2 RBs).

 
Buccaneers | Team works out Barlow

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:11:55 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently worked out free-agent RB Kevan Barlow (Steelers).

 
He's sleeping alright.

Published Sat Oct 13 5:57:00 p.m. CT 2007

(KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.

 
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He's sleeping alright.Published Sat Oct 13 5:57:00 p.m. CT 2007 (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.
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Wow. I guess we can write him off for good now.Here's the corresponding move:Buccaneers | Gates signed to active rosterSat, 13 Oct 2007 15:33:39 -0700The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Lionel Gates from the practice squad to their active roster.
 
Wow, I thought Darby was going to backup Graham. Could the Bucs preparing to sign a FA or aquire thru a trade?

 
Jeff Pasquino said:
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
The Redbeard said:
Capella said:
Jeff Pasquino said:
Ken Darby ran hard and did well in the preseason, moving the chains... but in the 2nd half of preseason games.

IIRC I don't believe he got a start nor did he ever play with the first team, but he did look good when in.

I think he has good potential and is better than anything Zach Crockett allegedly has left.

It wouldn't surprise me to see him get 10-12 carries this week to see how he does against Tennessee.
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Still don't understand this love affair. Is this a "want to be on the bottom floor so I look smart on the 5% shot it pans out" thing or what? Because he really displayed nothing special in the preseason, or his senior year in college. And then he was cut.And then not picked up.

And then only picked back up due to 3 injuries.

And now they're looking for somebody else.

So please, explain this to me.
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Okay, I'll try to explain it to you. Many people have huge holes a running back with all the injuries to starters. Looking smart aside, some folks in larger leagues are scrambling (with 6 teams on the bye this week) to merely fill out a starting team. Is anyone salivating all over themselves that Darby will be the savior of their season? No. But if he went and scored you 5 points this week and you won by 4, then yes, I guess you might feel pretty smart. Did that explain it?
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No, that doesn't explain it. He didn't start "pimping" this guy this week. More like months ago.Try to keep up, thanks.
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Sir, I am trying to keep up. But you seem to be refering to "he's" that didn't start "pimping" people, and I may be in the minority, but I have no idea who or what you are talking about. Perhaps if you are the one trying to look smart, you can use the PM option and talk to your phantom "He" on a personal level and let the rest of us discuss how their might be room on a large fantasy roster for a guy who is the backup to an almost completely unknown commodity in Graham.If you have a bench spot available, picking up a guy like Darby before he has a nice week can be the bye week filler that saves a fantasy season or the throw in piece of a trade that makes a Championship.

But I am sure that I am wrong. So, I'll keep checking back, in the hopes that you continue to keep me up to speed.
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I believe that the "he" is me, as I'm quoted here.Capella has his own rationale for beating on this, but I'll try to explain this to him - not that I think he will listen, but perhaps you will.

Darby wasn't a terrible back in college, nor was he a bad prospect - else he wouldn't have been drafted.
Tampa used him and liked what they saw - regardless of what is said by Capella above.
They cut him to try and stash him on the practice squad. He wasn't floundering about on the waiver wire for weeks - he was one of the last cuts of the preseason and then added to the practice squad less than 24 hours later.
The "cut / sign to PS" move is commonplace in the NFL. Players that are (A) prospects (B) behind several players on the depth chart and © have PS eligibility are often processed this way so that a team can have a deeper pool of talent. Dallas tried this with Matt Moore and got burnt.
Again, if they didn't like his talent, he wouldn't have been drafted, rostered, then added back to the PS.He has the raw talent to put up numbers in the NFL - the question is if he is ready to do it in his rookie year. I don't think that they believe he is, so they are adding veterans to not expect too much from him (and also because they lost 2 RBs).
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Buccaneers | Darby released from team

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:56:19 -0700

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.

 
spacevan said:
So I've been doing a little research on this guy and he had a pretty good career at Alabama, except for his senior year. He still rushed for over 3000 yards(career). Only a few RBs have rushed for over 3000 yards at Alabama and Shaun Alexander was one of them. So TB had him on the practice squad and now he is the #2 back, supposedly. Earnest Graham doesn't excite me, he had a good game against STL but it was STL. He's been in the league for 4 years and he's a nobody. So does Darby, a rookie, come in, get his shot, and blow up? What are your thoughts on the guy and is he worth picking up?
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He's such a sleeper that he's been cut.
 
MCguidance said:
spacevan said:
So I've been doing a little research on this guy and he had a pretty good career at Alabama, except for his senior year. He still rushed for over 3000 yards(career). Only a few RBs have rushed for over 3000 yards at Alabama and Shaun Alexander was one of them. So TB had him on the practice squad and now he is the #2 back, supposedly. Earnest Graham doesn't excite me, he had a good game against STL but it was STL. He's been in the league for 4 years and he's a nobody. So does Darby, a rookie, come in, get his shot, and blow up? What are your thoughts on the guy and is he worth picking up?
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He's such a sleeper that he's been cut.
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Oh come on now, give the guy a break, as the odds of freaking Earnest Graham getting the bulk of the carries for the remainder of the season in Tampa 'aint that great. Darby was a longshot, no doubt, but I'll eat my hat if Earnest Graham is starting on any fantasy roster come FF playoff time. Time will tell...may luck be on your side regarding this situation, you're going to need it.
 
Heatman said:
Buccaneers | Darby released from team

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:56:19 -0700

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.
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Why isnt this on the NFL transactions report? ReportWhy did FBG post THIS Oct 14th if he was cut?

I'm confused :lmao:

Picking up Darby right now could be big for me personally if hes still on the roster because I have zero faith in Earnest Graham.

 
Sleeper 43 said:
Heatman said:
Buccaneers | Darby released from team

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:56:19 -0700

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.
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Why isnt this on the NFL transactions report? ReportWhy did FBG post THIS Oct 14th if he was cut?

I'm confused :lmao:

Picking up Darby right now could be big for me personally if hes still on the roster because I have zero faith in Earnest Graham.
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Darby is gone.
 
Sleeper 43 said:
Heatman said:
Buccaneers | Darby released from team

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:56:19 -0700

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team.
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Why isnt this on the NFL transactions report? ReportWhy did FBG post THIS Oct 14th if he was cut?

I'm confused :lmao:

Picking up Darby right now could be big for me personally if hes still on the roster because I have zero faith in Earnest Graham.
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According to this short article, Gates was brought up from the practice squad and would be in the fullback mix with Crockett, leaving Askew free to see some time along with Graham at tailback. Darby must have looked pretty bad in practice this week.
 
They promoted Lionel Gates and signed Crockett. Trade's possible. Just cutting Darby doesn't make a trade any more likely.

If anything, it shows how bad Darby must have really sucked in the minds of the org. to have a couple streets guys (Crockett/Gates) put on the active roster ahead of him.

 
Main beneficiary here might be BJ Askew. He's the starting FB, and how the backup TB, and I don't see Crockett or Gates getting too many reps this quickly. Askew could get a few catches today, and maybe an expanded role going forward.

 
Craig_MiamiFL said:
They promoted Lionel Gates and signed Crockett. Trade's possible. Just cutting Darby doesn't make a trade any more likely. If anything, it shows how bad Darby must have really sucked in the minds of the org. to have a couple streets guys (Crockett/Gates) put on the active roster ahead of him.
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To be fair, Darby was recently a street guy himself.Gates spent all of 2006 on the practice squad. He's probably a little better prepared for a game situation than Darby, if it came to that.
 
taz said:
Main beneficiary here might be BJ Askew. He's the starting FB, and how the backup TB, and I don't see Crockett or Gates getting too many reps this quickly. Askew could get a few catches today, and maybe an expanded role going forward.
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Askew also looked terrific carrying the ball on one late game drive as a tailback for the Jets last year, and he has professed that he still thinks of himself as a tailback. He's the name everyone is overlooking, but he might tote the rock better than anyone else on the roster if they give him the chance.
 
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