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Darwin Thompson, Chiefs RB (1 Viewer)
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Dizzy
Footballguy
That surprises me (seems high) in that there is a very real scenario where he is truly a 3rd string RB vs BAL depending on how the coaching staff views his ability to pass protect.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Reid does not have a history of using RBBC as long as a RB proves themselves to be worthy of the start.
Right now it is a running back by competition but I expect this competition to resolve itself in a few weeks.
I think McCoy is the most likely RB on the KC roster to win this job, but that hasn't happened yet.
If Darwin puts up numbers like that against the Ravens it will be very impressive and likely a good step towards him winning the starting job.
That seems pretty unlikely.
ahartig
Footballguy
ESPN's Adam Teicher reports that the Chiefs are "likely to be cautious about overloading" LeSean McCoy (ankle, questionable) in Week 3.
It's not a surprising development considering Shady was limited in practice all week. He's expected to suit up Sunday against the Ravens, but likely won't see a ridiculous 80% snap rate or three-down workload. Look for Darwin Thompson and potentially Darrel Williams to also be involved. Still, Shady is in the RB2 discussion as the lead back in the Chiefs' high-scoring offense.
SOURCE: Adam Teicher on Twitter.
Sep 20, 2019, 3:48 PM ET
^ this may push me over the edge
It's not a surprising development considering Shady was limited in practice all week. He's expected to suit up Sunday against the Ravens, but likely won't see a ridiculous 80% snap rate or three-down workload. Look for Darwin Thompson and potentially Darrel Williams to also be involved. Still, Shady is in the RB2 discussion as the lead back in the Chiefs' high-scoring offense.
SOURCE: Adam Teicher on Twitter.
Sep 20, 2019, 3:48 PM ET
^ this may push me over the edge
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IheartGuinness
Footballguy
These are the decisions that drive me crazy. Especially since I inevitably choose wrong. Like benching Chark last night...
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
I'm stuck with either Darwin or Cohen this week. Might swing for the fences and go with Darwin.
Hopefully he gets a large role in this offense soon.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
On the Scale we have clearly moved from a Tropical Wave to a Tropical Depression to a Tropical Storm now...can we get to a Cat-1 before kickoff?
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Truebluey
Footballguy
Now rein it in folks. This is just ridiculous. What is "expected" about such outlandish numbers? Perhaps Kareem Hunt could do that, but Thompson is nowhere near the level of Hunt.
To help you with some perspective:
By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst
Draft Projection Priority free agent
Overview
"Worker-bee running back with a willingness to put the hard-hat on and make his living between the tackles despite a lack of size. Thompson runs with zeal, but his average foot quickness and delayed downhill trigger limits his ability to threaten beyond on the second level. He will be unable to outrun NFL speed to the corner so his future may be limited to what he can do between or over the tackles. He's versatile and tough enough to get a chance to compete for a spot at the back-end of the roster as a three-down backup prospect."
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Agree, I like the player but would bet the farm he is not given the keys no matter his performance once everyone is healthy. Also put me in the crowd the Darrel Williams gets more touches than most here desire.
joffer
Footballguy
he passed the eyeball test this summer and Waldman doesn’t agree with Zuerlein’s assessment
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I like Walkman and agree with Darwin’s talent...and I am invested...just tempering my expectations as none of these injuries seem long term. McCoy and Damien will continue to put chinks in his armor this year when healthy IMO.
rockaction
Footballguy
I think eoMMan was being sarcastic, for those who responded to 150 and a touch. I sort of caught an edge in his voice there about the whole deal.
I have Thompson rostered in the perfect spot to use him at FLEX. I also have Shady to use there.
I have Thompson rostered in the perfect spot to use him at FLEX. I also have Shady to use there.
mozzy84
Footballguy
I just picked him up in my ten team league (he got dropped last week, no one bid on him anyways). I probably wont start him this week but I'll waste the 5 bucks to see what happens over the next week or two. The two guys in front of him are not going to last the season one way or another but we still don't know what that will do for Thompson fantasy wise.
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rockaction
Footballguy
At this point, we should probably start monitoring Jay Ajayi for KC. I mean it. I've missed out on so much good first and second week talent because of this mess on my roster that I want to scream.
Not worth it. Never doing this again.
Not worth it. Never doing this again.
I don’t trust him in my flex this week unless McCoy is also out. With McCoy still playing and vs a tough defense im holding on my bench and let’s see what happens. If he excels maybe he will be given more chances even after williams is back to health.
Starting curtis Samuel over him.
Starting curtis Samuel over him.
I will be surprised if by weeks 14-16, he’s not helping people win championships.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
Expecting Darwin to take the majority of carries.
Williams is out. McCoy is nursing his bad knee. The knee isn't going away and they are going to want to save Shady for the Playoffs and the Patriots. This is when things get interesting in KC.
Darwin is going to evolve the offense. Survival of the fittest.
Williams is out. McCoy is nursing his bad knee. The knee isn't going away and they are going to want to save Shady for the Playoffs and the Patriots. This is when things get interesting in KC.
Darwin is going to evolve the offense. Survival of the fittest.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
It’s Week 3 - if they need to start saving McCoy for the playoffs already they should just put him on IR and bring him back in Week 10.
hardcoredx
Footballguy
Rbbc all year long.. none of the 4 are special and McCoy is on the end of the road Jamaal Charles side
Bad ankle, but the mileage has taken its toll...I can see Darwin mixing in with mcCoy between the 20’s
When you get a chance, go watch Darwin’s film, because you obv haven’t seen him play.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
TheAssassin
Footballguy
Darwin is still available in my league but I don't see a clear path to him being a clear starter for multiple weeks. McCoy and Williams' injuries don't seem serious, I guess if he's a "special" player, talent will win. I'm sticking with Malcolm Brown as my lottery ticket for now.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
kittenmittens
Footballguy
Just get everyone you can get in the KC backfield. We should have all learned from last year... Whoever is this years Damien is going to gain a bunch of value and be a great sell high at the end of the year or offseason.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
NY Post-Drew Loftis
"From Jamaal Charles to Charcandrick West to Spencer Ware to Kareem Hunt to Damien Williams. The Kansas City backfield has provided a parade of productive running backs. One goes down, another steps in and barely misses a beat."
"From Jamaal Charles to Charcandrick West to Spencer Ware to Kareem Hunt to Damien Williams. The Kansas City backfield has provided a parade of productive running backs. One goes down, another steps in and barely misses a beat."
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
That will get him a lot more snaps and a solid part of the committee.
McCoy has done very little in the passing game so far. Williams is fresh off a 9 carry 8yd performance, there's plenty of room for Darwin to make a splash. 100 total yds and becoming a viable pass option would be wonderful moving forward, TDs are unpredictable.
dkp993
Footballguy
ahartig
Footballguy
I’ve got both. In that situation I’d lean Darwin. I have a feeling Sony will get fed again.
wormburner
Footballguy
I get the idea here, but Charles was an elite RB, probably a top-5 RB of his generation. They've never really replaced him, but the others(especially Hunt) have all fared pretty well.
Man, imagine prime Charles with this 2019 offense.
rockaction
Footballguy
His pass pro in the Pre-season was excellent, but they still not be comfortable having him help protect Mahomes. Somewhere in this thread someone linked Waldman’s analysis of his pre-season pass pro...I don’t think he getszamboni said:
I’m in the exact same spot! I’m leaning Darwin because my opponent is loaded
6th round pick at the RB position doesn’t mean much anymore...he can clearly play and plenty of guys have come out of nowhere to produce
Capella
Footballguy
Of course it means something, that’s ridiculous. I have him in my main - I’m not saying he can’t be good or not a fantasy option but the takes in here that this guy is a no brainer are silly imo.
rockaction
Footballguy
I'd have to look, but I missed McLaurin because I bid on A.J. Brown per Waldman's analysis of his talent. That's totally on me. I indeed know better. I thought Brown would force both snaps and targets. Wouldn't matter. Mariota is that bad.
I missed out on adding Hollywood. His numbers through two weeks are just insane. We'll see if he levels off.
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Truebluey
Footballguy
It's a good lesson about trusting talent isn't it? Everyone thought so highly of Hollywood as a talent before the Draft, but then the "consensus" was that BAL was a terrible landing spot, and we didn't see him much in the preseason. He didn't even get drafted in our league, even though we have space for a keeper spot! Lesson learned.
rockaction
Footballguy
Lesson learned for me, too. I definitely take your point about consensus. I drafted Hollywood in another draft and held. He's a starter. Now.
But on the flip side, A.J. Brown has talent and won't see more than five targets in a game. And won't be a viable starter until Tenn. gets rid of Mariota. Which means not this year. So, it does have something to do with situation.
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kutta
Footballguy
Exactly. I think the lesson here reinforces that situation matters even more. The problem with Hollywood was that most of us misread his situation, not his talent.
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