jurb26
Footballguy
It is ridiculous to have him behind Riddick. I could see him remaining behind Bell most, if not all of the year. Not that it will matter much for fantasy. He's going to get on the field.
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Wrigley
Footballguy
Gopher State
Footballguy
Another strong pre season game from the rook and you will have to spend a third round pick to get him
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
This. I think he wins out eventually on talent, but if Bell stays healthy (an if, I know) Abdullah will likely not live up to the ADP of where you;ll need to take him as his stock continues to rise over the next few weeks.
Like it or not, Bell will syphon carries. There are too many down and distance situations in a game where there's the need for a 5'11 230 pound instead of one at 5'10 205.
I've been sitting at 1.6 all off-season with him penciled in. And now, in one week...
I hate preseason. Happens to me every year.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
I'm seriously considering him at 1.2 !!
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Can you say more about what is driving that decision?
mikmak8902
Footballguy
This has been discussed and fumbling is a non-issue. At least no more of an issue than any other RB in the NFL.
Faust
MVP
Ameer Abdullah calls Lions debut 'a little rusty'
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000512642/article/ameer-abdullah-calls-lions-debut-a-little-rusty
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000512642/article/ameer-abdullah-calls-lions-debut-a-little-rusty
mcintyre1
Footballguy
Man, that's a late rookie draft compared to all of my leagues. I got him at 1.06 after not being able to move down in one league, and traded to get him at 1.09 in a Zealots league draft. Did have to overpay for him in an auction startup, though. Paid almost as much as Gurley and Gordon went for.
We Tigers
Footballguy
Careful now. Gurley is an elite-tier prospect, and Amari Cooper is way up there too. I err towards receivers in dynasty, but I don't think I'd take Abdullah over Gurley in any non-redraft league, unless you really need a guy to maybe put you over the top for a championship this year.
Winning IS Everything
Footballguy
I am in the same spot. Was going to try to trade to 1.4 but the guy wants Adbullah just as bad and now does not want to move that pick. I MIGHT have a shot at 1.3, but if I can get Gurley or Cooper I would do that instead. Gordon is for sure going #1 in our league.
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FUBAR
Footballguy
jumper
Footballguy
So picked ahead of veteran starters like Miller, Gore, Ingram, and Alf Morris. Very interesting as those aren't guys who I could see AA going ahead of because of health or track record questions ike Forsett, Randle, and Ellington.
LawFitz
Footballguy
Behind Anderson, Hill, Forsett.
Tied with Miller, Randle.
Ahead of Gore, McCoy, Murray, Ingram
Banger
Footballguy
that's pretty steep and he will not only need to be the feature back but a good one to justify that price tag. I like him but that's a tall task with the information we have right now.
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mikmak8902
Footballguy
I've got a rookie draft coming up where I have the #2 and #8 overall. If this draft was a month ago, I get this guy at #8 easily. Now, if I want him, I have to take him at #2. What a waste.
With that said, Gurley and Parker are the only other two I can justify taking over him. I'm not a fan of Cooper. I'm definitely not a fan of Gordon. At this point, I could probably get White at #8 with his injury, and now that KB might be down and out, that brings Funchess in to play at #8. I won't get Agholor at #8 and #2 is simply too early for a guy that is tied to the system.
Man, this sucks.
With that said, Gurley and Parker are the only other two I can justify taking over him. I'm not a fan of Cooper. I'm definitely not a fan of Gordon. At this point, I could probably get White at #8 with his injury, and now that KB might be down and out, that brings Funchess in to play at #8. I won't get Agholor at #8 and #2 is simply too early for a guy that is tied to the system.
Man, this sucks.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
You could trade...
Warhogs
Footballguy
mikmak8902
Footballguy
Yeah ... sorry ... wasn't a "what should I do" post ... just venting. But yes ... sounds more like a bunch of shat that noone is interested in when I read back through it. I was venting ... topic appropriate venting ... but venting just the same. Thanks for the slap in the face Warhogs. I needed that.
FUBAR
Footballguy
Gore is old for a RB
McCoy is injured but probably a great pick that late
Murray should go earlier, as should Ingram
I do think he belongs in the Miller/Randle tier.
thomastem
Footballguy
Ingram? Can we just change post to Saints RBs? Do any of these guys stack up to what Craig Heyward meant for taking pressure off Bobby Hebert?
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FUBAR
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
Can Detroit Lions rookie Ameer Abdullah repeat his preseason opener performance?
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18367/can-detroit-lions-rookie-ameer-abdullah-repeat-his-preseason-opener-performance
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18367/can-detroit-lions-rookie-ameer-abdullah-repeat-his-preseason-opener-performance
Faust
MVP
I hope he has a quiet night, as I don't want his draft stock to soar out of hand:
Ameer Abdullah's highlight run boosts his draft stock
http://espn.go.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/leapmomentsabdullah/ameer-abdullah-fantasy-football-value-nfl-rookie-running-backs
Gopher State
Footballguy
cubbie5150
Footballguy
About 15 minutes ago he was taken w/ pick 3.10 in a 12 team, .5 PPR redraft league I'm in.
mikmak8902
Footballguy
Where is everyone seeing him go in rookie drafts?
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mikmak8902
Footballguy
Also, any homers here that go to Lions training camp? Has he been monopolizing goal line carries in practice?
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
Before the 1st preseason game he was around that 1.7 - 1.10 spot. After the 1st preseason game he is at the 1.4 with White getting moved down.
If he plays good tonight, I wouldn't be surprised to see people taking him in the 1.2 or 1.3. Not saying I agree with that, but you better be in the top 4 of you want a chance, especially in PPR.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
mikmak8902
Footballguy
That's my main concern. He doesn't have breakaway speed so he will need goal line carries to be elite. He reminds me so much of Emmitt Smith. I'm betting Larry Allen could have beaten Emmitt in a 100m sprint but he got the goal line carries ... ALL OF THEM.
I won't get into whether Abdullah is like Bernard in terms of physical attributes, running style, etc. But in terms of situations, it really does appear to be comparable to Bernard's rookie year. Everyone could see that he was talented, and it seemed only a matter of time before he took over the starting job from the incumbent. But the coaches were determined to spread things around, use Law Firm at the goal line, etc.
I see the same thing here. Just because, from a fantasy perspective, we want the Lions to pick a bellcow back doesn't mean it makes sense from a football perspective for them to do it.
As a Lions fan, I hope Abdullah turns out to be the next Barry Sanders. But I'm tempering my fantasy expectations for this season, and if his ADP keeps shooting up I'll avoid him entirely.
I see the same thing here. Just because, from a fantasy perspective, we want the Lions to pick a bellcow back doesn't mean it makes sense from a football perspective for them to do it.
As a Lions fan, I hope Abdullah turns out to be the next Barry Sanders. But I'm tempering my fantasy expectations for this season, and if his ADP keeps shooting up I'll avoid him entirely.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Kid looks good tonight move him up to the 2 round
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
Wow! I like him, but I don't like him that much. I need to see him get multiple targets next week to evn consider him that early.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
He looks good and Gordon started off slow. My conundrum in one league is which one would I rather have for say the next 3 seasons. It was Gordon hands down for the longest time but now Abdullah is making this really tough to call for me.
Yenrub
Footballguy
