but hes been solid up until today. so 3 solid, consistent games, and then one massive play and a big game. i would take it. hes very involved in the offense and a big time playmaker.There we go
He was pretty awful running the ball. Thank goodness he managed a big catch. One big play does not give me confidence in his ability to produce in upcoming games.
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Andre Ellington - RB - Clemson. (2 Viewers)
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LittlePhatty
Footballguy
I'm happy so far, and expect him to continue having a solid floor with big play potential.
He's getting the workload - 16 carries today, vs only 1 carry each for three other guys.
He's getting the workload - 16 carries today, vs only 1 carry each for three other guys.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
I`ll sell you goat NPWhat the...buymeagoat said:Slapdash said:There we go
Banger
Footballguy
bump.
Pretty clear that Ellington is the bellcow as all the other RB's are irrrelevant in the offense. His foot and the QB situation have hurt his early production but his bye week is behind him and he seems to be getting healthier. I don't know how easy it would be to acquire an Ellington but he's clearly a guy that I would target based on volume, goal line work and ability. I think he ends up an RB1 when all is said and done.
Coeur de Clown was on point here huh? haha
You're better at juggling Coeur then you are evaluating a beast like Ellington.
4 games, 400 total yds, 2 td's so far
So 1/4 thru the season only, he's on pace for 1,600 total, 8 td's and 52 rec's....and has the 1 awesome game only so far. Sign me up please.
You're better at juggling Coeur then you are evaluating a beast like Ellington.
4 games, 400 total yds, 2 td's so far
So 1/4 thru the season only, he's on pace for 1,600 total, 8 td's and 52 rec's....and has the 1 awesome game only so far. Sign me up please.
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Touchdown There
Footballguy
Always do the opposite of clown recommendations.
should find the post where he recommends spiller, martin, stacy, chris johnson and a load of other mediocre rbs over ellington.
blake
Footballguy
Well, seeing that he's an RB1 right now, you could definitely be right. Not to rain on the optimism in this thread, but what are Ellington owners feeling about his foot? I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous. He's doing great now, but what happens in Week 10, for example?
Is anyone selling now after a big week for a player like Forte, McCoy, Murray or Lynch?
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
I think you'll have a very hard time finding someone who would pay that kind of price for Ellington. I'm holding, and just being happy that he's getting the workload. That was the biggest concern before the season started. And the injury seems OK - it didn't hold him back last week, so I see no point now in worrying about it.
blake
Footballguy
With keeper leagues and different market values for players, I don't think it would be that hard. Especially Ellington coupled with an intriguing keeper for one of those above RB's on a team that is 1-4 or 2-3. Worrying about this week isn't important. Week 6 isn't going to win you a league. Week 12 and beyond is what has me concerned about Ellington's foot, when games really matter.
Banger
Footballguy
I worried about it more in the early part of the season...his practice participation and injury report status is getting better all the time after being touch and go the first couple weeks.
If you can package to get those guys go for it.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I own Ellington in a dynasty league, and I love the guy's talent. But no way would I trade any of those RBs for him. You could make the argument for the Lynch owner making that trade in a dynasty league given Lynch's age. But I'd never take Ellington for Forte or McCoy.
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Forte is half a year younger than Lynch.
He apparently keeps it a secret well, because a lot o people seem to not thing of him as old.
T with T
Footballguy
agreed Me and others have been pushing Ellington for 1-2 years while Couer de lion said he was scat back and irrelevant... Cheers fellas Ellington has Arrived.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Good point. Doesn't Lynch beat Forte in touches by a wide margin though? More wear and tear?
T with T
Footballguy
I would Trade Lynch/Forte in a heartbeat for Ellington in Dynasty ppr. Mccoy is debatable although at what he is producing now I say go for it. Murray is one I really like and think he is Beastly so he is only 1 out of them 4 I don't trade for Ellington
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Banger
Footballguy
yes concern...and they will most certainly stack the box...Thomas was totally overmatched last week and if not for an amazing play by Ellington he wouldn't have had a completion.
Insein
Footballguy
Well good thing Ellington can catch as well. Because odds are, Thomas will be checking down a lot.
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jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I agree.
I think for me I'm concerned that Ellington is the new Spiller: a talented player with a team that is stubborn about giving him enough touches. With AZ's thin RB corps, it's looking good this year. Next year? Who knows?
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Possum
Footballguy
25 touches is a great number to see for Ellington - as long as Arizona keeps giving him the opportunities, I'm confident that the scoring will follow.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I hate to say it, but if Ellington keeps seeing 20+ touches a game he's bound to get injured.
Shutout
Footballguy
Feels like he is doing a lot less than he could (kind of like Shady and Lacy).
He is a bit of a disappointment right now to me but could do worse. I don't like the idea of bumping up his touches to get more production. I don't think those too things are linear with him like they would be with a FJAX or Lynch or another type that seems to be able to handle the big workload without injury.
He is a bit of a disappointment right now to me but could do worse. I don't like the idea of bumping up his touches to get more production. I don't think those too things are linear with him like they would be with a FJAX or Lynch or another type that seems to be able to handle the big workload without injury.
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
He's RB13 right now in PPG and RB10 if you count only guys that have played 4+ games (IE eliminating guys that have had 1 big game and then got hurt before their average could come down). A low end RB1 is pretty good amidst the minefield of massive busts that came out of early RB picks.
That said, I do think the foot is slowing him down some. He doesn't seem to have the same burst/agility as last year but is still making the most of it. I think he could come on really strong next year when fully healed up, but I'm worried that the Cards will grab someone in the draft to compliment him.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I think ARI is going to look to grab another bruiser type back to compliment him eventually regardless. Taylor is underwhelming and Grice is more of an Ellington clone in the way that he should/will be utilized. It's not a bad thing however, because you really really don't want Ellington to have to pound it between the tackles by himself over an entire season. This is a guy who in college needed surgery on his foot after each season (twice) of ~220 touches.
As for his production so far this year, yeah you no doubt have to be pleased.
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Touchdown There
Footballguy
Good numbers for Ellington with the bad foot. Hopefully he is all healed up.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Ellington missed practice today for the first time since week 3. After the week 4 bye, he was putting in limited practices on Wednesday both in week 5 and 6. Nothing to truly worry about right now but it's definitely worth keeping tabs on to see if he puts in a limited practice tomorrow.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
dont know if i want any part of this backfield if ellington cant go. Grice has yet to be activated and stepfan is less than impressive...
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
Here we go again with people panicing because he missed a Wednesday practice. How many other players missed practice across the league today who will play? Murray missed practice, should we panic?
AngryPatriot
Footballguy
Yes, panic.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
Dude, Arians is an idiot. Rewards the hard working Taylor.
We Tigers
Footballguy
mquinnjr
Footballguy
Yeah time will tell, but watching the first TD drive in that game it was clear who does what in the backfield. Unclear if that's the way it will continue, just have to see.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@joshweinfuss: Andre Ellington just headed to the locker room early.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
