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*Official* - Jeremy Langford (1 Viewer)
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Hawkeye21
Footballguy
I completely understand being skeptical and avoiding their backfield right now. I'm not taking Langford unless he's in the 8th round now. I just don't think it's fair to say that the OL is going to be complete crap yet. The odds are against them at the moment though.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I hated it. He is the RB that was far and away the best value as he was going between the 5th and 8th round depending on the site. I had been getting him consistently in the 6th in mocks. For how the Bears use their RBs, SoS and the talent, Langford is one of the few players going in that area of the draft with real top 12 RB potential. If this performance pushes him into the 4th round, I am going to cry.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I mean people are drafting Matt Jones ahead (often a full round) of Langford. Can't make this stuff up.
steelers1080
Footballguy
Traded him away in Dynasty yesterday afternoon. Regret less than 12 hours later.
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Im probably taking him with the 4th pick in the 4th round if he's there.. at least thats how I'm envisioning it in my head. No way in hell he gets back to be at 5.8
Sebowski
Footballguy
I can see that that. Jones has less talent behind him than Langford and in a better offense. Overall I think they are pretty similar risks/rewards.
Bob Magaw
Footballguy
Recap post from almost exactly a year ago (noteworthy since then, Forte gone of course, Howard was drafted and Langford up to about 220 lbs.?):
1) Forte is 30 and in a contract year.
2) Carey drafted by the prior regime, Fox has zero ties to him.
3) Langford was the forgotten fourth round back coming from a conference in which Gordon, Abdullah and Coleman went in the first, second and third round.
4) A late bloomer, his two year 40 TD total destroyed the previous MSU record by 10 (same school as Le'Veon Bell).
5) His streak of multiple TDs in his last 7 games led the FBS.
6) His 15 straight regular season conference 100+ yard rushing games was the longest streak in the nearly two decades since the stat was tracked in '96.
7) Fastest RB at combine with a 4.42 40.
8) He can block and catch as a former DB and WR, only played RB two seasons, has upside once he learns positional nuances.
* 2014 MSU highlights (shifty, elusive and make you miss ability in the open field, contact balance and strong for size)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBy7sP8hLVw
2015 CHI rookie highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpnz5EVRRJ8
1) Forte is 30 and in a contract year.
2) Carey drafted by the prior regime, Fox has zero ties to him.
3) Langford was the forgotten fourth round back coming from a conference in which Gordon, Abdullah and Coleman went in the first, second and third round.
4) A late bloomer, his two year 40 TD total destroyed the previous MSU record by 10 (same school as Le'Veon Bell).
5) His streak of multiple TDs in his last 7 games led the FBS.
6) His 15 straight regular season conference 100+ yard rushing games was the longest streak in the nearly two decades since the stat was tracked in '96.
7) Fastest RB at combine with a 4.42 40.
8) He can block and catch as a former DB and WR, only played RB two seasons, has upside once he learns positional nuances.
* 2014 MSU highlights (shifty, elusive and make you miss ability in the open field, contact balance and strong for size)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBy7sP8hLVw
2015 CHI rookie highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpnz5EVRRJ8
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
A lot of people are going to be sitting here 6 months from now going, "how did this happen?". Guy has not only the potential to carry a big load but also get a lot of receptions out of the backfield. Could be a PPR stud.
I think it all depends on how competitive the Bears are going to be this season, particularly with the offensive line.
We are both Bears homers so we know how easily this team can crumble, lol. Not a ton of depth.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Zach Zaidman
Zach Zaidman
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
From the Chicago Tribune - 8/24/2016:
Tuesday's injury report included some top contributors, such as running back Jeremy Langford (left foot), right guard Kyle Long (shoulder), inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (hamstring).
Injuries just seem to follow this team around.
No other details on Langford outside of the walking boot. More than likely, all three of the above players will sit out until the opener @ HOU on 9/11/2016
Tuesday's injury report included some top contributors, such as running back Jeremy Langford (left foot), right guard Kyle Long (shoulder), inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (hamstring).
Injuries just seem to follow this team around.
No other details on Langford outside of the walking boot. More than likely, all three of the above players will sit out until the opener @ HOU on 9/11/2016
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Everything I saw said his foot was stepped on Sat. He wore a walking boot after the game because it was sore. Sunday he had shed the walking boot. Where are you getting he's going to miss week 1??
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I made the same mistake and then deleted my post - he said sit out "unitl" week 1. Weird how two people both missed it.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Correct, as BSS pointed out, more than likely out until opener. Cannot see him playing in the 4th preseason game which is typical of most NFL team's approach to these games WRT to starters. It was confirmed that Langford shed the boot already. Maybe they change their stance in the next preseason game but I think he sits and will be OK for the opener.
Chaka
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
As a RB3/Flex I love him.
As a RB2 in 2 RB/0 flex leagues he'd make me nervous enough that I'd probably take another RB right afterwards.
If his ADP jumps to the early-mid 4th round after the "dress rehearsal" 3rd game, I'm not sure I'm in - depends on who's on the board.
Bears OL is a bit shaky too, and I'm not sure they'll be in enough close games.
It's funny - usually the homers are he ones touting picks. This year all my Bears fan friends have been telling me to avoid Langford. Haven't read through this whole topic to see if that holds true here - maybe someone can give me cliff notes.
As a RB2 in 2 RB/0 flex leagues he'd make me nervous enough that I'd probably take another RB right afterwards.
If his ADP jumps to the early-mid 4th round after the "dress rehearsal" 3rd game, I'm not sure I'm in - depends on who's on the board.
Bears OL is a bit shaky too, and I'm not sure they'll be in enough close games.
It's funny - usually the homers are he ones touting picks. This year all my Bears fan friends have been telling me to avoid Langford. Haven't read through this whole topic to see if that holds true here - maybe someone can give me cliff notes.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Yeah, see, I dunno if that's like a Cubs "we're only happy when we're miserable" thing, or if is a "oh crap - even the locals don't want him in FFB thing.
Maybe we should just skip it and argue Gino's vs Giordanos.
TartanLion
Footballguy
5th round I've been taking him depending on how I started my mocks/dominator. 4th round is too rich. That simple really.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
You Bear fan pals are either lying to you so they have one less owner to compete with for him or other Bears players for that matter, or they are being realistic about it and see doom and gloom ahead.
John Fox has a history of using RBBC and they drafted Jordan Howard who never saw a defender he didn't want to run over. Seems like a Fox kind of guy. He could snipe goal line possibly. From what I have heard he hasn't had a good camp. He did ok in most recent preseason game by the numbers. Not a receiving threat really. The Bears also have Kadeem Carey who could be in the mix if Langford and/or Howard are not getting it done. Carey is a well rounded football player but hasn't done much yet in the NFL. Quiz Rodgers was ahead of these guys on the depth chart earlier this season, but I think he is done and won't make the team.
The Bears do have an easier schedule this year and Langford gained some weight which likely makes Fox happy. Fox seems to prefer a RB who can move a pile.
Langford is currently being drafted at pick 62, so top of the 6th round. Seems like a reasonable price but I always find other players I would prefer to have more. The Bears will likely throw a lot this season and Langford looks like their best RB option in the passing game, although Carey can catch too.
John Fox has a history of using RBBC and they drafted Jordan Howard who never saw a defender he didn't want to run over. Seems like a Fox kind of guy. He could snipe goal line possibly. From what I have heard he hasn't had a good camp. He did ok in most recent preseason game by the numbers. Not a receiving threat really. The Bears also have Kadeem Carey who could be in the mix if Langford and/or Howard are not getting it done. Carey is a well rounded football player but hasn't done much yet in the NFL. Quiz Rodgers was ahead of these guys on the depth chart earlier this season, but I think he is done and won't make the team.
The Bears do have an easier schedule this year and Langford gained some weight which likely makes Fox happy. Fox seems to prefer a RB who can move a pile.
Langford is currently being drafted at pick 62, so top of the 6th round. Seems like a reasonable price but I always find other players I would prefer to have more. The Bears will likely throw a lot this season and Langford looks like their best RB option in the passing game, although Carey can catch too.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
6th round is where I think he becomes a good pick. Too many better WR options in the 5th in the mocks I have seen.
TartanLion
Footballguy
A lot of mocks I've been doing I've been going either RB-WR-WR ( late 1st round pick ), or WR-RB-WR-WR ( early 1st round pick ), Langford looks good to me in the 5th. I like the WRs in the 6th-9th as well. Tbh, there's RBs I like in the 6th-9th as well. This year feels really open for varying things up.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That's how i feel. And yet with late drafts it gets tricky due to risers, fallers, injuries. Drafting September 5th, pretty much everything is out there for info, so it may be that it you're going 2 WR & 1 RB through 3 rounds, he's what you can get as a RB2 in the 4th.
If that happens you either have to pull the trigger or punt.
Id probably punt & take a WR then stock up on scraps at RB in the 5-6-7.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Nah - these guys aren't in any of my leagues. Friends from other boards, other past leagues & contests, and from work (I used to travel to Chicago every other year.
I'd be totally in at a 6th round price. One dude I am in two leagues with took him in the 5th last Saturday though, so it would depend on where I'm drafting relative to him. If he's between my 5th & 6th I'd have to go 5th.
Weebs210
Footballguy
In a 12 team league I don't think you guys will get him in the 5th unless you have an early pick that round.
Edit: in my mocks I've been grabbing a rb late 4th and this is how I rank the available RBs.
Hyde(if there)
Lat Murray
Langford
Ryan Mathews
Demarco
Edit: in my mocks I've been grabbing a rb late 4th and this is how I rank the available RBs.
Hyde(if there)
Lat Murray
Langford
Ryan Mathews
Demarco
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