pantagrapher
Footballguy
I'd sayGoodsonGerhartDixonDavisI actually like Mike Hart in Indy a lot. I think he steals that job this weekend.
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Sabertooth
Footballguy
GoodsonDixon (Gerhart is you own ADP)GerhartDavis.
It really depends on how the injury to Westbrook plays out. we have to see what he does this week. But it could be that Dixon is the main back if Westbrook is out. Also in Car, Stewart will be involved.I say
ixon / GoodsonGerhartDavisWarRedbirds
Footballguy
LOL...I have Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch. So I've got ADP and hoping to turn a pile of crap into a RB2.Holy cow...do you actually have any good RBs?
Football Critic
Footballguy
I'm hoping to turn a pile of crap into a RB 1LOL...I have Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch. So I've got ADP and hoping to turn a pile of crap into a RB2.Holy cow...do you actually have any good RBs?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
long ago I learned that absent concussions, any westy QUE almost means probable...
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Footballguy
That's partly a function of the organization, not necessarily a reflection of the player's true health status.
pantagrapher
Footballguy
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Hmmmm... between Hart and Brown, who is more likely to be the goal line back? How about the 3rd down back?
Phlash
Footballguy
Back on-topic:These kinds of threads are why I love FBGs. Picking up Dixon where I can.
I can't believe that i was once debating with myself whether i should drop Aaron Hernandez for Tamme!! lol...thank goodness i made the right decision, Tamme may lead me to a championship...regarding Dixon, as I said from the beginning he is the play and NOT Westbrook. On the other Dixon thread, even before news of Westbrook's injury came out, I was on the Dixon bandwagon and said that he should be picked up before Wesbrook. Westbrook had more touches in the Monday night game, but the 49rs hadn't had a chance to gameplan. They just expanded Westbrook's current role, but this in no way means that they would do the same after a week. Westbrook is now a 3rd down RB at best, given time i think that the 49rs will play Dixon as the 1st/2nd down back and short-yard/goal-line RB and play Westbrook on 3rd and obvious passing downs. It just makes the most sense. They probably know better than anyone that if you want to destroy Westbrook, all you gotta do is run him 25 times a game. Even if he doesn't get injured, he will be dead after 1 game....Dixon will be the premier back regardless of Westbrook.
NinerFan49
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I think this may turn out to be true. Dixon has been more involved with practicing for special teams duty than to be a HB so far this season (based on what I've read and heard) so it makes sense that the team would go with the far more experienced Westbrook when Gore went down... But it's possible that the Niners will now transition Dixon off special teams what he can do as the team's primary ball carrier...
Gopher State
Footballguy
Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
westy the play
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
westy the play
I wouldn't start either vs the Packers anyway...Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
Loan Sharks
Not a Wolf
Dixon is the no brainer play if you are in a dynasty league. There is no guarantee that Gore will be ready next year and this is a 5 game audition for him.
Football Critic
Footballguy
Westy is not a good option, he is hurt obviously, why would you play a hurt guy this time of year. Dixon to get the GL carries for sure, but I would not play either.I wouldn't start either vs the Packers anyway...Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
thehornet
Footballguy
Gore will be ok by next year unless there is some sort of complication. If Westy isn't hurt now or against the Packers it's only a matter of time.
thehornet
Footballguy
this guy carried the ball 5 times leading up until the week 12 game. One would think he would be ultra fresh but instead he needs to miss practice time already becuase he is sore after 15 carries. People thinking Westy is the aswer are blind. I'm not saying Dixon is going to be good either, but the westy hype resurgence is comical.Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
I just read this on the ESPN Jim McCormick chat today.
Jim, I was reading from another site that Westbrook is already hurt (ankle), but another source was saying this it's not true that he was getting a day off (Wed.) to rest from Mon. night game.....Jim, what is Westbrook's "real" status??
Jim McCormick (3:07 PM)
Westbrook has had ankle issues for quite some time, and he sat out practice Wed on account of some soreness. Which is to be expected after a dormant season followed by one night of feature work. Expect Dixon to be involved in the work more than we saw on Monday, but Westbrook will play and be a nice PPR value.
Jim, I was reading from another site that Westbrook is already hurt (ankle), but another source was saying this it's not true that he was getting a day off (Wed.) to rest from Mon. night game.....Jim, what is Westbrook's "real" status??
Jim McCormick (3:07 PM)
Westbrook has had ankle issues for quite some time, and he sat out practice Wed on account of some soreness. Which is to be expected after a dormant season followed by one night of feature work. Expect Dixon to be involved in the work more than we saw on Monday, but Westbrook will play and be a nice PPR value.
I was in the pool
Footballguy
The important thing is that westbrook will be in on passing situations, which could be a lot. PPR means westbrook is the play. Standard, I would say probably not.
Hank Mardukas
Footballguy
This.this guy carried the ball 5 times leading up until the week 12 game. One would think he would be ultra fresh but instead he needs to miss practice time already becuase he is sore after 15 carries. People thinking Westy is the aswer are blind. I'm not saying Dixon is going to be good either, but the westy hype resurgence is comical.Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
kupcho1
Footballguy
Yeah, if you're a resident of del Boca Vista; not if you're 27.
Cheesedawg
Footballguy
I wouldn't start either vs the Packers anyway...Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
Gopher State
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In his last three games against Green Bay, Westbrook has averaged 151.7 scrimmage yards per game and has four touchdowns (three receiving, one rushing)Westy has a good track record against Green Bay, bench him at you own riskemge said:I wouldn't start either vs the Packers anyway...Gopher State said:Jason LaCanfora indicated on NFL Network's Around the League Live Thursday afternoon that Westbrook is still in line to handle feature-back duties at Green Bay. Westbrook often missed early-week practices with the Eagles, and the 49ers appear to be following the same strategy. Beat writer Matt Barrows assures Westbrook will practice Friday and play Sunday. Check back Friday after to be sure that he remains on track.Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter westy the play
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Footballguy
Now that's comedy. Lousy, lousy analysis.
footballnerd
Footballguy
Did we sign Donovan McNabb and the Philly offense during the offseason too? Sweet!
I've been doing the same, behind my stud Foster I've grabbed Stewart, Spiller, T Jones, Blount, Woodhead, and this week Gerhart and Dixon. I'm still likely going to make the playoffs. If anyone tryies to tell me again next year to grab WRs earlier because their are many good RB options I will quickly remind them how hard it was to find RBs this year. BJGE and Hillis were great surprises that I did get in 2 leagues but there were many more RB busts.
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Yes, this just makes sense. Does anyone truly believe that Westbrook is going to be the new bellcow RB for the 49rs who are a run dominant team? This is going to be a RBBC, as the only guy who can actually be a bellcow in that backfield is Dixon not Westbrook. So if Westbrook plays, at best it will be a RBBC. In that event, it makes the most sense to have Westbrook play the 3rd down / passing downs RB while Dixon plays the rest. Of course it is possible that it is to WEstbrooks' advantage, in that he could be in the same situation as LT and Dixon as Shonn Greene, but i think that this is the best possible scenerio for Westbrook (and that's basically a 50/50 split). I'm really expecting a 60/40 or 65/35 split to Dixon.We will see as this Sunday will tell us everything we need to know.NinerFan49 said:
I would agree with you too, but the only thing that has me thinking otherwise is that Mike S. said after game that he went with Westbrook because of experience. Of course, Gore going out during the game was not expected, so the workload split might chance next week with the week of practice. I am also hoping for Dixon to gets 60+% but don't I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't so right away. This week is not a good match up to play them either way. So let's just wait and see how the situation develops.
Utter Chaos
Footballguy
"Fragile" Freddie Taylor.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Fred Vinson....Packers traded him to Seattle for Ahman Green. I don't think he ever played a down.
Koya
Footballguy
You mean the Fred Taylor that, after being oft injured early in his career, went years without missing much time at all?
Utter Chaos
Footballguy
How has he done the last two years?
whole-show
Footballguy
When will there be news out today whether he practiced or not today.
shnikies
Footballguy
He's almost 35 and is the 15th leading rusher in NFL history.
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Sammy Traveller
Footballguy
Dixon was a 6th round pick. You're making him out like he was drafted in the 1st round.
if Dixon was that good he would have spelled Gore more during the season.
if Dixon was that good he would have spelled Gore more during the season.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
Footballguy
Coach Mike Singletary confirmed that he's taking it easy on Brian Westbrook (ankle) because of the short practice week.
It's not just Westbrook. Singletary has conducted lighter practices with more rest for all players. Westbrook is fully expected to start Sunday at Green Bay after returning to practice Friday afternoon. He's a good bet for 15-18 touches and RB2 status
per Rotoworld
It's not just Westbrook. Singletary has conducted lighter practices with more rest for all players. Westbrook is fully expected to start Sunday at Green Bay after returning to practice Friday afternoon. He's a good bet for 15-18 touches and RB2 status
per Rotoworld
