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Bloom very low on Battle.... (1 Viewer)
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ponchsox
Footballguy
That means Battle will have 5 carries for 5 yards. Stay away!
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
and 5 TDs. 
His numbers are going to be TD dependent if Matthews is heavily involved.
His numbers are going to be TD dependent if Matthews is heavily involved.
totally unimpressed by Battle. think this backfield gets back to our pre-season expectations this week
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Odd time to make this stand. New Orleans d is awful.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
This would be my thought. Battle has not looked that skilled but he got the opportunities. Now if He is only going to see 10ish touches he is a very risky play. His performance is very dependent on TDs. It can workout but there is a lot of risk.
two_dollars
Footballguy
yeah but their offense isn't. I don't see SD having the time to plod their way down the field. They will be relying on people who can make the big play, and that isn't Battle.
I believe most people starting Battle are doing so with the expectation of minimal yardage (between 30 and 60) and a good chance of a TD or two.. which amounts to double digit FF points.
I think this is a reasonable expectation.
Perhaps Bloom feels Matthews will become the bell cow and get all the goal line work and Battle will spend the day on the sidelines.
I am not a subscriber so I don't know what Blooms projections are but ultimately it's all educated guesswork at this stage.
I think this is a reasonable expectation.
Perhaps Bloom feels Matthews will become the bell cow and get all the goal line work and Battle will spend the day on the sidelines.
I am not a subscriber so I don't know what Blooms projections are but ultimately it's all educated guesswork at this stage.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Considering Bloom was the only person in the world who predicted Battle's breakout performance last week, I think it'd be wise to bench him. Starting Mathews with confidence.
socrates
Footballguy
Battle is a plodder. In a game where the Chargers' offense needs to be explosive to keep pace with New Orleans, I like Ryan Mathews to be heavily involved -- barring a fumble. It is hard to get very excited about Battle. He will get some touches, and if you need a warm body at RB who will get perhaps 10 touches, and may get a shot at the endzone in short yardage work, you could do worse than Battle.
flooredyas
Footballguy
I respect Bloom and his insight immensly. However, on Battle I stand behind. Hey, he may be right, but I still think he is a decent play for a TD, with 40 yds rushing and 3 rec. for another 25. With byes and injuries many of us don't really have great options. I place mine w/Battle.
two_dollars
Footballguy
Well that's what he is.. a bye week or flex fill in. A lesser Tolbert.
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Voice Of Reason
Footballguy
I haven't watched much of SD this year, but Battle seems he's been pretty effective in his few opportunities this year. 5.1 ypc and #3 in the league in success rate. (Matthews #1 fwiw.)
two_dollars
Footballguy
Then it is also most likely Norv and AJ looking for new jobs if that's how it plays out.
