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Official Zach Zenner Thread - Oh yeeaaaaaaah. (1 Viewer)
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addicted2ff
Footballguy
Pretty sure this is going to be a 3 way RBBC but it's not like there's much else out there on waivers in my league.
shady inc said:debating dropping c-m
Ssssssshhhhhh, those on the C-Mike postshady inc said:
LMAO
VaTerp
Footballguy
I just picked up Rawls in one league and am thinking about ZZ in another. Lions need a grinder and Bell looks done.
Problem for this week is that I see them getting down early in Seattle and the game script will work agaisnt him.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
This is my thought. Plus Bell excelled in that role last season to the tune of almost 200 fantasy points. That's quality production despite being a committee back. If Zenner can play to that level, you've got some real value there as opposed to Rawls who is going back to the pine once Marshawn gets healthy. The Seahawks are already in some hot water with the 1-2 record, but they aren't looking for any type of "changing of the guard" just yet.
thatguythere
Footballguy
Just go watch about 45 seconds of the Lions offense and you will want to pull the trigger on yourself
JMJ
Footballguy
I asked these same questions in the Joique Bell thread, but that thread has about as much steam right now as Joique himself does when dragging his feet up the middle for a 1.1 yard run.
Does anyone even know how/when Joique got hurt?
I don't recall seeing/hearing about anything until Thursday when he just simply didn't practice - And now he can't practice at all on it? Anyone else thinking this could turn in to a long term thing? Complications from previous surgery(s) perhaps?
If so, Detroit is going to need someone to play the hammer role. This might be a long term role for Zenner and not just a one week play.
Does anyone even know how/when Joique got hurt?
I don't recall seeing/hearing about anything until Thursday when he just simply didn't practice - And now he can't practice at all on it? Anyone else thinking this could turn in to a long term thing? Complications from previous surgery(s) perhaps?
If so, Detroit is going to need someone to play the hammer role. This might be a long term role for Zenner and not just a one week play.
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TartanLion
Footballguy
I don't think I'll be biting. Have avoided the Lions backfield completely this season, as it was apparent it was going to be a muddled fiasco.could be worth something if your desperate though.
Don't see fulfilling the role that Bell dos 2nd half of the season last year. Bush was down for large parts of it, Riddick was used sparingly and George Wynn was the only other competition.
Riddick is a year further on now and the coaching staff like him. Plus, there's now a 2nd round pick in Abdullah to factor in.
As much as I like Zenner it's tough to see how he can become a dependable fantasy scorer this season
Don't see fulfilling the role that Bell dos 2nd half of the season last year. Bush was down for large parts of it, Riddick was used sparingly and George Wynn was the only other competition.
Riddick is a year further on now and the coaching staff like him. Plus, there's now a 2nd round pick in Abdullah to factor in.
As much as I like Zenner it's tough to see how he can become a dependable fantasy scorer this season
tandl71
Footballguy
Any reason Zach Zenner is barely mentioned by the FBG staff in the preseason and up until now, is ranked around "80th" in standard RB scoring projections, and all of a sudden in FBGs morning email update,
"rookie Ameer Abdullah may be suited as a change-of-pace back only."
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"rookie Ameer Abdullah may be suited as a change-of-pace back only."
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His upside was extremely limited by his lack of opportunity. No sense talking about a guy with great potential but without opportunity. So many guys with a lot of talent Ahmad Bradshaw) but no opportunity so they don't get talked about because it's a waste of time.
Strength of schedule shows a lot of upside for DET RB in weeks 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16. I realize week 10 is way out right now but Zenner's opportunity is happening right now so you might have to pick him up today in order to have him in those weeks in the future where he could be a fantasy stud that rushes and receives.
Strength of schedule shows a lot of upside for DET RB in weeks 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16. I realize week 10 is way out right now but Zenner's opportunity is happening right now so you might have to pick him up today in order to have him in those weeks in the future where he could be a fantasy stud that rushes and receives.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
I picked him up in a couple leagues but am not starting him, even in one league where I'm pretty desperate at RB. The matchup is pretty brutal but they won't face the Seahawks every week. There may be value as the early down/goal-line back in this offense yet. Time will tell. Bell looks like toast.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
I couldn't comment on FBG rankings but when I checked out Abdullah before the draft he looked soo small compared to well, basically everyone. He shocked me in the preseason and I love what he can do but he is small. I don't know how that will effect him but 'change-of-pace-back' typically is code = small back who isn't built to carry the load.
Joique is 29 and banged up and is not effective as the big back so Zenner has a shot to assume some of RB Joique Bell's roll right now and take over that role if he gets a shot and performs well.
This could the time to get in cheap and early on the ground floor.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I remember Waldman posting about him this summer on social media. And I was like GET OUT he'll be lucky to be a special teamer.
Good opportunity here for him, though it's a very tough matchup.
chauncey
Footballguy
Joique had 2 surgeries back in January, there wasn't much info on them but it is believed he was injured last season and played through it. Whatever the procedures were they kept him off the field and out of practice until mid-late August. He could just be out of football shape, or still recovering from the procedures. If he is out a few games and AA and/or ZZ shine I could see him being finished in Detroit.
rider down
Footballguy
fun story to watch unfold tonight...
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Agree. They eased him in and he looked decent. He's a hold for now.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Well that makes him more reliable than Abdullah.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Collapsed lung / cracked ribs. Out for the year.
Detroit Lions
✔@Lions
Caldwell said that Zach Zenner suffered multiple cracked ribs & partially collapsed lung. He will be placed on IR.
11:34 AM - 19 Oct 2015
✔@Lions
Caldwell said that Zach Zenner suffered multiple cracked ribs & partially collapsed lung. He will be placed on IR.
11:34 AM - 19 Oct 2015
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Bummer
Madden Curse
Footballguy
Lions RBs = Spinal Tap Drummers
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22255/lack-of-production-higher-salary-likely-led-to-joique-bells-lions-release
Lack of production, higher salary likely led to Joique Bell's release
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he struggled through the season. His production wilted, with career lows in rushing yards (311), receptions (22) and receiving yards (286). Moreover, he was passed on the depth chart by rookie Ameer Abdullah as well as receiving back Theo Riddick.
Zach Zenner, who ended up on injured reserve, also showed promise as a short-yardage back when Bell was injured.
Lack of production, higher salary likely led to Joique Bell's release
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he struggled through the season. His production wilted, with career lows in rushing yards (311), receptions (22) and receiving yards (286). Moreover, he was passed on the depth chart by rookie Ameer Abdullah as well as receiving back Theo Riddick.
Zach Zenner, who ended up on injured reserve, also showed promise as a short-yardage back when Bell was injured.
trader jake
Footballguy
Detroit has many other areas to concentrate their resources toward than running back. Considering they kept Zenner around when it required them to carry 4 running backs last season, it seems reasonable to assume the backfield of Abdullah, Riddick, and Zenner will be the 3 on the roster in 2016. If that's how it plays out, Zenner will be a very popular sleeper in August.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
What is his value in PPR dynasty?
Asked his owner what he was looking for and got the following offer:
Zenner, Zach DET RB
Year 2016 Draft Pick 5.09
Year 2016 Draft Pick 5.15
For
Year 2017 Round 3 Draft Pick
Thoughts?
Asked his owner what he was looking for and got the following offer:
Zenner, Zach DET RB
Year 2016 Draft Pick 5.09
Year 2016 Draft Pick 5.15
For
Year 2017 Round 3 Draft Pick
Thoughts?
Future third isnt unreasonable. He's a lottery ticket. If he's one you like better than whatever else would occupy that roster spot, grab him.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
That seems 'about' fair but that all depends on how much you like ZZ over the upside of the future 3rd next year in what is supposed to be a deep RB draft.JoeSteeler said:
grateful zed
Footballguy
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