Easy Money
Footballguy
I was at the game saturday night and this guy was awesome. Wondering anyones thoughts on him and if you think he's good insurance for a bush or thomas owner.
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SSOG
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My thoughts are he's not very talented. He's a seat-warmer back- good enough to keep the seat warm for whoever the organization brings in to replace him. Bell is talented enough to put up good numbers if everyone ahead of him goes down, but not talented enough to keep the organization from bringing in someone better as soon as possible, and certainly not talented enough to wrest the job away from the guys in front of him.
hostile
Footballguy
Personally, I'm adding him to the end of every dynasty roster I have.
Bush is not the picture of health, and now Thomas is injured. If recent history has shown us anything, its that the Saints' RB3 can be fantasy gold down the stretch simply due to injuries.
He's lost nearly 20lbs since he's come over from Denver, and admittedly "let himself go" when Shanny forced him into the role of FB, but now has an entirely fresh perspective.
In redraft, leave him on the wire until either Bush or Thomas gets hurt, but in dynasty, I think he has value as an end-of-roster stash.
I think he could surprise.
Bush is not the picture of health, and now Thomas is injured. If recent history has shown us anything, its that the Saints' RB3 can be fantasy gold down the stretch simply due to injuries.
He's lost nearly 20lbs since he's come over from Denver, and admittedly "let himself go" when Shanny forced him into the role of FB, but now has an entirely fresh perspective.
In redraft, leave him on the wire until either Bush or Thomas gets hurt, but in dynasty, I think he has value as an end-of-roster stash.
I think he could surprise.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Bell has 0 value and is not worth a roster spot. I hear he's a good cell phone salesman
As stated above if Bush and Thomas are unable to play, NO will bring someone else in.
Before I waste a pick on Bell, I go with a RB like Scott at Cinn
As stated above if Bush and Thomas are unable to play, NO will bring someone else in.
Before I waste a pick on Bell, I go with a RB like Scott at Cinn
Fullback Fro
yesno
This is my stance. Anyone that thinks he has zero value is not paying attention.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
very
Disagree.BTW, Bernard Scott is obviously ahead of Mike Bell in any league format.
SSOG
Moderator
Wrong Bell- that was Tatum, not Mike.
Bush owns the receptions he will get 5-7 a game and maybe 8-10 carries
Bell - was according to some reports named the teams regular season GL back and power runner - how many carries that means I don't know.
Pierre - injured again and whats left for him if Peyton keeps his word? 12-15 carries and 2-3 receptions while getting pulle din short yardage?
Look Peyton wanted like mad to get a back in the draft but it didn't pan out -- I just don't think Payton has faith in Pierre as the feature guy and wants to mitigate his role as much as he can.
As for Bush value - I don't know maybe a 18th round fyler or cuff if you own Pierre. I think what Bell really does is hurt Pierre more than anything else.
Bell - was according to some reports named the teams regular season GL back and power runner - how many carries that means I don't know.
Pierre - injured again and whats left for him if Peyton keeps his word? 12-15 carries and 2-3 receptions while getting pulle din short yardage?
Look Peyton wanted like mad to get a back in the draft but it didn't pan out -- I just don't think Payton has faith in Pierre as the feature guy and wants to mitigate his role as much as he can.
As for Bush value - I don't know maybe a 18th round fyler or cuff if you own Pierre. I think what Bell really does is hurt Pierre more than anything else.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
I don't see Pierre and especially Bush both staying healthy for the entire season. That said, when one goes down, Bell's value will be solidified. His moves last game against the starting defense for Houston showed me he may have matured into a legitimate NFL RB.
Bristol
Footballguy
You just don't throw that out there without something to back it up. This one thing that I really hate about these boards. This has NEVER been said anywhere.
thriftyrocker
Footballguy
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Bristol
Footballguy
My point exactly! He has not been "named the goal line back" as the poster stated. It's misinformation like this that pisses a lot of people off.
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
Per Rotoworld:
I never said Payton said that only I heard it. Maybe I could have worded it better but youre splitting hairs a little chief.
rocketsauce
Footballguy
Dropped Shonn Greene for him tonight. Not seeing why Greene was getting so much talk before the season, as thats obviously a two man rotation of two very talented backs in New York.
In New Orleans -- one guy thats always hurt, one guy that just got hurt, in a very dominant offense. And recent talk of him being a Goal Line guy is enough for me.
In New Orleans -- one guy thats always hurt, one guy that just got hurt, in a very dominant offense. And recent talk of him being a Goal Line guy is enough for me.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
with the health issues already dominating the preseason, stashing him at 19 couldn't hurt. Any rb that starts in NO is worth 12 pts week
Bristol
Footballguy
How am I splitting hairs? You CLEARLY said that he was "named the goal line back". A little word of advide for future posting. If you don't have all the facts, don't put heresay on the boards.
