WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
I think it's actually legit, but I'd have to go back and look at it.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
This is a team commitment via head coach Pete Carroll. They will give up passing yards in the early downs selling out to stop the run. The formula is pretty basic. Stuff the run no matter what on early downs forcing 3rd and long passing situations. Unleash havoc up front on third and long allowing his new toy (FS Earl Thomas) to pick off passes down field. So far, this formula has been effective. They've also put together an exciting bunch of blitz packages together that has forced teams into huge mistakes. Will it continue? My guess (hope) is that it will.I think it's actually legit, but I'd have to go back and look at it.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
I think Carroll has generally been underrated as a defensive coach.This is a team commitment via head coach Pete Carroll. They will give up passing yards in the early downs selling out to stop the run. The formula is pretty basic. Stuff the run no matter what on early downs forcing 3rd and long passing situations. Unleash havoc up front on third and long allowing his new toy (FS Earl Thomas) to pick off passes down field. So far, this formula has been effective. They've also put together an exciting bunch of blitz packages together that has forced teams into huge mistakes. Will it continue? My guess (hope) is that it will.I think it's actually legit, but I'd have to go back and look at it.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
Sea vs TB Week 16 could be for a playoff spot then. Would Blount play harder if more was on the line? Hmmm....This is a team commitment via head coach Pete Carroll. They will give up passing yards in the early downs selling out to stop the run. The formula is pretty basic. Stuff the run no matter what on early downs forcing 3rd and long passing situations. Unleash havoc up front on third and long allowing his new toy (FS Earl Thomas) to pick off passes down field. So far, this formula has been effective. They've also put together an exciting bunch of blitz packages together that has forced teams into huge mistakes. Will it continue? My guess (hope) is that it will.I think it's actually legit, but I'd have to go back and look at it.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
Sea vs TB Week 16 could be for a playoff spot then. Would Blount Seattle play harder if more was on the line? Hmmm....
I doubt Blount could play any harder than he already is. He looks like he's about to blast off out of the stadium on every run.Sea vs TB Week 16 could be for a playoff spot then. Would Blount play harder if more was on the line? Hmmm....
I figured as a team, Seattle would. The question is would Blount? Does he seem like a guy motivated by team accomplishments?Sea vs TB Week 16 could be for a playoff spot then. Would Blount Seattle play harder if more was on the line? Hmmm....
Thats good to hear. I'm probably going to use him this week instead of Lynch. What do I have to lose except another game.I doubt Blount could play any harder than he already is. He looks like he's about to blast off out of the stadium on every run.Sea vs TB Week 16 could be for a playoff spot then. Would Blount play harder if more was on the line? Hmmm....
Seattle's defense is #2 in rushing yards per game, which could certainly be a product of being passed on a lot.However, Seattle is also #2 is rushing yards per attempt. That's not something you'd expect if it was just a matter of giving up lots of passing yards. They are definitely committed to stopping the run.I think it's actually legit, but I'd have to go back and look at it.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16
@WAS, DET, SEA
Seahawks have a very stout running defense. And all this without their best run defender, Mebeane. The Hawks are 4-2, due perhaps 85% to their defense and special teams. Their pass defense is average at best, but their run defense is legitimate.Is that legit or a product of being passed on a lot?WAS and DET offer good matchups, but SEA is more than solid against the run. I think they currently rank #2 in rushing yards allowed per game.TB's schedule week 14 - 16@WAS, DET, SEA
I don't know if they'll be scheming on him.. ppl tend to forget TB has Winslow and superstud rookie Mike Williams... and freeman can moveyou don;t leave those guys in open field. you just don't.Let's stay in the moment for now everyone. Let's just see how he does this week vs Ariz now that defenses will scheme against him. For those that are using him, best of luck. I'm really rooting for this guy.
Who is making this prediction? You, the Bucs or some fantasy website?LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers - After weeks of talking him up as a candidate for an expanded role, Blount finally took over feature back duties in the second half against the Rams. A battering ram in the style of Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner, Blount lacks Hillis' pass-catching skills and Turner's playmaking ability. He should be good for 14-18 carries per week and goal-line work, but he's not going to play on passing downs. That leaves him as a low-upside RB2 in the Bucs' inconsistent ground game.Recommendation: Should be owned in 12-team leagues
Pretty sure he's quoting rotoworld.Who is making this prediction? You, the Bucs or some fantasy website?LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers - After weeks of talking him up as a candidate for an expanded role, Blount finally took over feature back duties in the second half against the Rams. A battering ram in the style of Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner, Blount lacks Hillis' pass-catching skills and Turner's playmaking ability. He should be good for 14-18 carries per week and goal-line work, but he's not going to play on passing downs. That leaves him as a low-upside RB2 in the Bucs' inconsistent ground game.Recommendation: Should be owned in 12-team leagues
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/...p;article=36566Pretty sure he's quoting rotoworld.Who is making this prediction? You, the Bucs or some fantasy website?LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers - After weeks of talking him up as a candidate for an expanded role, Blount finally took over feature back duties in the second half against the Rams. A battering ram in the style of Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner, Blount lacks Hillis' pass-catching skills and Turner's playmaking ability. He should be good for 14-18 carries per week and goal-line work, but he's not going to play on passing downs. That leaves him as a low-upside RB2 in the Bucs' inconsistent ground game.
Recommendation: Should be owned in 12-team leagues
Thanks. Sorry for not including a 'talentless hacks with zero bankable information who like to throw a ton of #### against the wall hoping some of it sticks' option.I kid, I kid but it is just speculation and really doesn't amount to much more than one of us saying he will or won't get X number of touches.BustedKnuckles said:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/...p;article=36566Glaven said:Pretty sure he's quoting rotoworld.Chaka said:Who is making this prediction? You, the Bucs or some fantasy website?BustedKnuckles said:LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers - After weeks of talking him up as a candidate for an expanded role, Blount finally took over feature back duties in the second half against the Rams. A battering ram in the style of Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner, Blount lacks Hillis' pass-catching skills and Turner's playmaking ability. He should be good for 14-18 carries per week and goal-line work, but he's not going to play on passing downs. That leaves him as a low-upside RB2 in the Bucs' inconsistent ground game.
Recommendation: Should be owned in 12-team leagues
huh?Very :( Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
Tampa Bay has a RB on their roster named Ernest Graham. Ernest Graham did not play this past Sunday. That circumstance created an opportunity for another RB on Tampa Bay's roster named LaGarrette Blount.It is unclear how the opportunities will be allocated between Blount and Graham when both players are healthy but common logic would tell us that Blount's share will not be any larger when Graham is in the lineup versus when he is not.HTHhuh?Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
Ernest Graham is starting fullback.Tampa Bay has a RB on their roster named Ernest Graham. Ernest Graham did not play this past Sunday. That circumstance created an opportunity for another RB on Tampa Bay's roster named LaGarrette Blount.It is unclear how the opportunities will be allocated between Blount and Graham when both players are healthy but common logic would tell us that Blount's share will not be any larger when Graham is in the lineup versus when he is not.huh?Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy.
I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
HTH
Are you referring to Chris Wesseling ?Because I'm pretty sure he knows more about Fantasy than youThanks. Sorry for not including a 'talentless hacks with zero bankable information who like to throw a ton of #### against the wall hoping some of it sticks' option.BustedKnuckles said:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/...p;article=36566Glaven said:Pretty sure he's quoting rotoworld.Chaka said:Who is making this prediction? You, the Bucs or some fantasy website?BustedKnuckles said:LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers - After weeks of talking him up as a candidate for an expanded role, Blount finally took over feature back duties in the second half against the Rams. A battering ram in the style of Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner, Blount lacks Hillis' pass-catching skills and Turner's playmaking ability. He should be good for 14-18 carries per week and goal-line work, but he's not going to play on passing downs. That leaves him as a low-upside RB2 in the Bucs' inconsistent ground game.
Recommendation: Should be owned in 12-team leagues
Let's stick to football and leave my personal life out of it.Are you referring to Chris Wesseling ?Because I'm pretty sure he knows more about Fantasy than youThanks. Sorry for not including a 'talentless hacks with zero bankable information who like to throw a ton of #### against the wall hoping some of it sticks' option.
If Blount continues to play well, I'm not sure you'd see any decrease in his role... He hasn't been given a full workload yet, so based on his play up till now, I'd say he's in for an increase, not a decrease, and when Graham gets back, I think they'd be better off taking carries from Caddy, not Blount...Sorry, I just don't agree with you here.... Blount has talent, why decrease his carries?Tampa Bay has a RB on their roster named Ernest Graham. Ernest Graham did not play this past Sunday. That circumstance created an opportunity for another RB on Tampa Bay's roster named LaGarrette Blount.It is unclear how the opportunities will be allocated between Blount and Graham when both players are healthy but common logic would tell us that Blount's share will not be any larger when Graham is in the lineup versus when he is not.HTHhuh?Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
I agree with you Hustler, but I just can't get his inactive status from a few weeks ago out of my mind. You would think that he would see an increased work load after Sunday. You would have also thought that he would have at least suited up after being declared the GL back by the coach. Granted, Hudgins was still in the picture that week, but who knows what will happen with Graham healthy. Like I said, I'm cautiously optimistic, but wouldn't be surprised to see 7-8 carries a piece for Graham, Blount, and Caddy this week. I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.If Blount continues to play well, I'm not sure you'd see any decrease in his role... He hasn't been given a full workload yet, so based on his play up till now, I'd say he's in for an increase, not a decrease, and when Graham gets back, I think they'd be better off taking carries from Caddy, not Blount...Sorry, I just don't agree with you here.... Blount has talent, why decrease his carries?Tampa Bay has a RB on their roster named Ernest Graham. Ernest Graham did not play this past Sunday. That circumstance created an opportunity for another RB on Tampa Bay's roster named LaGarrette Blount.It is unclear how the opportunities will be allocated between Blount and Graham when both players are healthy but common logic would tell us that Blount's share will not be any larger when Graham is in the lineup versus when he is not.HTHhuh?Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
Just for the record... Blount has extraordinary vision and insanely quick feet for someone his size, and he's obviously a tank, but he's not fast. 4.70 was his best time at the combine.Blount looked terrific last week and he helped them win the game with his pounding the ball (this is a VERY important fact in terms of future opportunity). He's young, fast and powerful things that Caddy and Graham are not at this stage of their careers. They are spoon feeding him and getting him up to speed and giving him more each week. Let's not forget that this guy has real talent, he's a complete nut, but he's talented. If he can keep his head on straight, he's got the talent and he's earning the opportunity. He's a great guy to take a little risk on as he could have a real nice upside.
thanks for the correction, ya, shouldn't have put fast in there.Just for the record... Blount has extraordinary vision and insanely quick feet for someone his size, and he's obviously a tank, but he's not fast. 4.70 was his best time at the combine.Blount looked terrific last week and he helped them win the game with his pounding the ball (this is a VERY important fact in terms of future opportunity). He's young, fast and powerful things that Caddy and Graham are not at this stage of their careers. They are spoon feeding him and getting him up to speed and giving him more each week. Let's not forget that this guy has real talent, he's a complete nut, but he's talented. If he can keep his head on straight, he's got the talent and he's earning the opportunity. He's a great guy to take a little risk on as he could have a real nice upside.
I'm just guessing here, but I think the problem CH had with the post was the part "it can only get worse for Blount". While it's entirely possible that Graham takes some touches away, it's also possible that he doesn't. Either way, I think things can get better for Blount, even with Graham coming back into the mix.I agree with you Hustler, but I just can't get his inactive status from a few weeks ago out of my mind. You would think that he would see an increased work load after Sunday. You would have also thought that he would have at least suited up after being declared the GL back by the coach. Granted, Hudgins was still in the picture that week, but who knows what will happen with Graham healthy. Like I said, I'm cautiously optimistic, but wouldn't be surprised to see 7-8 carries a piece for Graham, Blount, and Caddy this week. I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Look this is a very simple point I'm making. Under which circumstances does Blount figure to get more touches:a) Graham is active; orb) Graham is inactive.I fail to see how the answer could possibly be a).(FWIW I have a waiver claim in on Blount and if I get him I plan to start him this week over guys like Ronnie Brown and Mike Bush, so I'm not down on him at all. Just cautious about the situation because we haven't seen what happens when Graham is in the mix.)If Blount continues to play well, I'm not sure you'd see any decrease in his role... He hasn't been given a full workload yet, so based on his play up till now, I'd say he's in for an increase, not a decrease, and when Graham gets back, I think they'd be better off taking carries from Caddy, not Blount...Sorry, I just don't agree with you here.... Blount has talent, why decrease his carries?Tampa Bay has a RB on their roster named Ernest Graham. Ernest Graham did not play this past Sunday. That circumstance created an opportunity for another RB on Tampa Bay's roster named LaGarrette Blount.It is unclear how the opportunities will be allocated between Blount and Graham when both players are healthy but common logic would tell us that Blount's share will not be any larger when Graham is in the lineup versus when he is not.HTHhuh?Very Graham being inactive yesterday was key. What the picture looks like once he's back is anyone's guess, but it can only get worse for Blount.I've never been 1 to buy into the "well he woulda had this long run if not for a penalty" crap. His 46 was all him, and the penalty was idiotic. Blount had already beaten the guy. I am a Blount owner, and I am cautiously optimistic. After we were all on his jock during his bye week, we got deflated when he was inactive. The only reason he got in my lineup yesterday was that Graham was inactive. The backfield is still crowded, even with Hudgins out. We bought into the hype of him being the GL back, and then out of nowhere, Graham is the man. So where does this leave us now? Is Graham simply the odd man out? Or, is this gonna be an RBBC nightmare. Yesterday was proof that a Blount/Caddy mix would probably be very fruitful for Blount owners. A Blount/Graham/Caddy mix, not so much. Another plus, his schedule from here on out looks very nice!
Graham has 14 carries in the 5 games he's played. I think TB is excited about what they have in this kid and has said as much. Graham is a dime a dozen vet at this point while Blount could be a part of their future. Caddy is much more of a threat than Graham at this point.Look this is a very simple point I'm making. Under which circumstances does Blount figure to get more touches:a) Graham is active; orb) Graham is inactive.I fail to see how the answer could possibly be a).(FWIW I have a waiver claim in on Blount and if I get him I plan to start him this week over guys like Ronnie Brown and Mike Bush, so I'm not down on him at all. Just cautious about the situation because we haven't seen what happens when Graham is in the mix.)
He isn't "fast" but he looks decisive and he gets to his speed quickly. He does look quick on every carry ... kinda reminds me of a young Marion Barber.thanks for the correction, ya, shouldn't have put fast in there.Just for the record... Blount has extraordinary vision and insanely quick feet for someone his size, and he's obviously a tank, but he's not fast. 4.70 was his best time at the combine.Blount looked terrific last week and he helped them win the game with his pounding the ball (this is a VERY important fact in terms of future opportunity). He's young, fast and powerful things that Caddy and Graham are not at this stage of their careers. They are spoon feeding him and getting him up to speed and giving him more each week. Let's not forget that this guy has real talent, he's a complete nut, but he's talented. If he can keep his head on straight, he's got the talent and he's earning the opportunity. He's a great guy to take a little risk on as he could have a real nice upside.
Graham has 14 carries on the season. He had 14 all of last season. Even if he gets some, isn't it possible they come from Caddy and not Blount? Graham is primarily a FB- maybe the run blocking will be better for Blount with him coming back? Couldn't you argue that with Graham, they would be more likely to extend some drives, giving them more opportunities for everyone (including Blount)? I get your point, but I certainly think things can get better for Blount, even with Graham coming back.Look this is a very simple point I'm making. Under which circumstances does Blount figure to get more touches:
a) Graham is active; or
b) Graham is inactive.
I fail to see how the answer could possibly be a).
(FWIW I have a waiver claim in on Blount and if I get him I plan to start him this week over guys like Ronnie Brown and Mike Bush, so I'm not down on him at all. Just cautious about the situation because we haven't seen what happens when Graham is in the mix.)
You're a complete nut...or perhaps just a dummy? I really dislike people who fall for the media line hook line and sinker. The guy punched someone for getting into his ear and screaming after they lost. If this makes him a nut, then 95% of football players, scratch that, males, are nuts. This story gets overblown by the Oregon University in order to "make a point," (if they suspened students for an entire year for punching someone that was yelling into their ears, a full 75% of the student body would most likely be gone) along with the media, now we got guys like you claiming he is a nut. Funny how it all works.Blount looked terrific last week and he helped them win the game with his pounding the ball (this is a VERY important fact in terms of future opportunity). He's young, fast and powerful things that Caddy and Graham are not at this stage of their careers. They are spoon feeding him and getting him up to speed and giving him more each week. Let's not forget that this guy has real talent, he's a complete nut, but he's talented. If he can keep his head on straight, he's got the talent and he's earning the opportunity. He's a great guy to take a little risk on as he could have a real nice upside.
Are you making stuff up? "best time" indicates multiple runs. As far as i know, the combine does not allow you to take 10 runs and then take your "best time." The combine has him listed as 4.62. This isn't his "best time" but just his time.thanks for the correction, ya, shouldn't have put fast in there.Just for the record... Blount has extraordinary vision and insanely quick feet for someone his size, and he's obviously a tank, but he's not fast. 4.70 was his best time at the combine.Blount looked terrific last week and he helped them win the game with his pounding the ball (this is a VERY important fact in terms of future opportunity). He's young, fast and powerful things that Caddy and Graham are not at this stage of their careers. They are spoon feeding him and getting him up to speed and giving him more each week. Let's not forget that this guy has real talent, he's a complete nut, but he's talented. If he can keep his head on straight, he's got the talent and he's earning the opportunity. He's a great guy to take a little risk on as he could have a real nice upside.