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2008 Player Spotlight Series
One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The Shark Pool is, in our view, the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things fantasy football. In what's become an annual tradition, the Player Spotlight series is a key part of the preseason efforts. As many of you know, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. Last year, we published more than 140 offensive spotlights covering the vast majority of expected skill position starters. This year will be no different.
Each week we will post a list of players to be discussed. Those threads will remain open for the entire preseason, and should be a central point to discussion expectations for the player in question. Importantly, analysis done in the first week of posting will be part of the permanent record in two ways. 1) At the end of the week, we will tally the projections into a consensus. 2) We will select a number of pull quotes from forum contributors who make a compelling statement or observation. Both the projections and pull quotes will be part of a published article on the main website.
Thread Topic: Ahman Green, RB, Houston Texans
Player Page Link: Ahman Green Player Page
Each article will include:
Detailed viewpoint from a Footballguys staff member
Highlighted member commentary from the message board threads
FBG Projections
Consensus Member ProjectionsThe Rules
In order for this thread to provide maximum value, we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:
Focus commentary on the player in question, and your expectations for said player
Back up your expectations in whatever manner you deem appropriate; avoid posts that simply say "I hate him" or "He's the best"
To be included in the final synopsis and consensus outlook, you MUST provide projections for the playerProjections should include (at a minimum):
For QBs: Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Ints, Rush Yards, Rush TDs
For RBs: Rushes, Rushing Yards, Rush TDs, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
For WRs & TEs: Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDsNow let's get on with the conversation! We look forward to your contributions and let me offer a personal thanks in anticipation of the great debate and analysis.
One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The Shark Pool is, in our view, the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things fantasy football. In what's become an annual tradition, the Player Spotlight series is a key part of the preseason efforts. As many of you know, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. Last year, we published more than 140 offensive spotlights covering the vast majority of expected skill position starters. This year will be no different.
Each week we will post a list of players to be discussed. Those threads will remain open for the entire preseason, and should be a central point to discussion expectations for the player in question. Importantly, analysis done in the first week of posting will be part of the permanent record in two ways. 1) At the end of the week, we will tally the projections into a consensus. 2) We will select a number of pull quotes from forum contributors who make a compelling statement or observation. Both the projections and pull quotes will be part of a published article on the main website.
Thread Topic: Ahman Green, RB, Houston Texans
Player Page Link: Ahman Green Player Page
Each article will include:
Detailed viewpoint from a Footballguys staff member
Highlighted member commentary from the message board threads
FBG Projections
Consensus Member ProjectionsThe Rules
In order for this thread to provide maximum value, we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:
Focus commentary on the player in question, and your expectations for said player
Back up your expectations in whatever manner you deem appropriate; avoid posts that simply say "I hate him" or "He's the best"
To be included in the final synopsis and consensus outlook, you MUST provide projections for the playerProjections should include (at a minimum):
For QBs: Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Ints, Rush Yards, Rush TDs
For RBs: Rushes, Rushing Yards, Rush TDs, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
For WRs & TEs: Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDsNow let's get on with the conversation! We look forward to your contributions and let me offer a personal thanks in anticipation of the great debate and analysis.
I think there is reason for optimism out of the RBs in Houston this year, I just don't think Ahman Green is the guy. He has 10 years of heavy wear and tear and his knee injuries are ultimately going to be his downfall. He was supposedly healthy last year after sitting out a few games to rest his knee. He tried to come back and the knee just didn't agree with him. It could very well be possible that his knee is fully healed, but until I see that, I'm projecting low numbers for Green. In addition to his injury woes, the Texans have a list of RBs that could very easily carry the load. Chris Brown is a capable back, Darius Walker showed some promise and rookie Steve Slaton could be a big surprise in the Texans offense under new OL coach and running game expert, Alex Gibbs. Gibbs style caters to a one-cut slasher back like Slaton. Gibbs brought his Denver-style zone blocking system to Houston and IMO, Slaton is the best to fit that role. IMO, there are too many question marks surrounding Green. I believe it's just a matter of when, not if Ahman Green takes a back seat and eventually fades away from the league. I think the Texans running game will be one of the better running games in the league this year (possibly top 10), I foresee a lot of participation from all of the backs early on with one back eventually becoming the primary go-to back. I do not see that as Ahman Green. At best I see Green with 120 carries, 480 yards, 3 TD, 18 rec, 140 yards, 0 TD
I think there is reason for optimism out of the RBs in Houston this year, I just don't think Ahman Green is the guy. He has 10 years of heavy wear and tear and his knee injuries are ultimately going to be his downfall. He was supposedly healthy last year after sitting out a few games to rest his knee. He tried to come back and the knee just didn't agree with him. It could very well be possible that his knee is fully healed, but until I see that, I'm projecting low numbers for Green. In addition to his injury woes, the Texans have a list of RBs that could very easily carry the load. Chris Brown is a capable back, Darius Walker showed some promise and rookie Steve Slaton could be a big surprise in the Texans offense under new OL coach and running game expert, Alex Gibbs. Gibbs style caters to a one-cut slasher back like Slaton. Gibbs brought his Denver-style zone blocking system to Houston and IMO, Slaton is the best to fit that role. IMO, there are too many question marks surrounding Green. I believe it's just a matter of when, not if Ahman Green takes a back seat and eventually fades away from the league. I think the Texans running game will be one of the better running games in the league this year (possibly top 10), I foresee a lot of participation from all of the backs early on with one back eventually becoming the primary go-to back. I do not see that as Ahman Green. At best I see Green with 120 carries, 480 yards, 3 TD, 18 rec, 140 yards, 0 TD
I think there is reason for optimism out of the RBs in Houston this year, I just don't think Ahman Green is the guy. He has 10 years of heavy wear and tear and his knee injuries are ultimately going to be his downfall. He was supposedly healthy last year after sitting out a few games to rest his knee. He tried to come back and the knee just didn't agree with him. It could very well be possible that his knee is fully healed, but until I see that, I'm projecting low numbers for Green. In addition to his injury woes, the Texans have a list of RBs that could very easily carry the load. Chris Brown is a capable back, Darius Walker showed some promise and rookie Steve Slaton could be a big surprise in the Texans offense under new OL coach and running game expert, Alex Gibbs. Gibbs style caters to a one-cut slasher back like Slaton. Gibbs brought his Denver-style zone blocking system to Houston and IMO, Slaton is the best to fit that role. IMO, there are too many question marks surrounding Green. I believe it's just a matter of when, not if Ahman Green takes a back seat and eventually fades away from the league. I think the Texans running game will be one of the better running games in the league this year (possibly top 10), I foresee a lot of participation from all of the backs early on with one back eventually becoming the primary go-to back. I do not see that as Ahman Green. At best I see Green with 120 carries, 480 yards, 3 TD, 18 rec, 140 yards, 0 TD
