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Kamara was an early third round pick. Thompson a late sixth. Maybe you didn’t know who Kamara was but he was going between pick 1.06-1.10 in early rookie drafts while Thompson was going in the late third, early fourth.
I appreciate this comment as it helps give me a better perspective rather than attacking my character and calling me disingenuous.
It wasn't directed at anyone in particular. I just find it entertaining.
That was not an attack on your character - it was a general statement only meaning that the argument would be false.
So you’re on record saying you would rather own Dare than Thompson?
I like Matt Waldman a lot, professionally and to the small extent I know him personally but he doesn’t always get it right. I also thinks he takes up these long shot guys to help sell his product and I don’t blame him for that. I’m not saying he’s being disingenuous on his love of Thompson just that when he sees a guy he likes like that it makes it easier to stand on the table for him.
I've seen people dropping Darwin. I own him in a few leagues. I can't imagine someone on the wire right now I'd rather have, especially if there is talk of all three being used, and as you mentioned, one injury away from being even more productive.
That's not what I said at all. You said you were surprised I was advocating for Dare but saying what I was saying about Thompson. I was explaining why
Thanks! These comments are why I come on these boards! I’ve been listening to them a lot over the last three years and would agree with that.
Each to their own. I think it’s premature. If DWill pops a hammy week 2, Thompson is likely the #1 grab off waivers that week in all formats.
All handcuffs require an injury to have value. 3rd stringers like Darwin need 2 injuries. Dare will be on the field week 1. Like I said 16 man rosters you can't roster everyone. Id rather roster the ones getting playing time.
And I believe you’re 100% mistaken about the bolded part. It’s your assumption that he requires 2 injuries to have value.
I love this logic!! Yes the McCoy pickup for KC makes sense for a few reasons:
By no means am I advocating for dropping Thompson in dynasty (I would hold) but the problem with this outlook is even assuming that McCoy is only in KC for one year and Damien Williams isn’t good enough to hold the starting job, you also have to worry about KC signing another free agent or drafting a RB highly next offseason. I know Thompson has got a lot of hype on these boards this offseason but right now all he is is a sixth round RB that’s now likely third string on his team. It’s far from a lock he ever gets a chance to be “the guy”.
That was an offhand comment mentioning a RBBC approach a few weeks back - and most importantly before they got McCoy. He also talked up Carlos Hyde quite a bit - and look where that lead. Offseason coach speak is not exactly a reliable source.
For a short bench I’d say yes.
I just don’t understand why.
I’m still holding for at least a few weeks to see how it all shakes out. KC is the best offense we have seen in a long time. Darwin passed the eye test with flying colors and was hand picked by Reid. I don’t care what round they drafted him in. Definitely can see him getting 6-8 touches a game still and he is definitely flex worthy with insane upside. The coaching staff loves this kid. Nothing but praise in regards to his work ethic and attitude.
Nothing wrong with stashing a future dart throw, but I don't see him as any better of a stash than another 3rd string RB Raheem Mostert.
Things can change in a 2 or 3 years and that's how long you're looking at stashing Thompson. I can see both McCoy and / or Williams on the team for at least 2 more years. Roster spots are valuable, but if you've got the will power to hold Thompson for 2 or 3 years, then good luck to you.
Just curious if he plans to use them all the way he used Charles, Hunt, Ware...by running them 5-6 times on the first series then forgetting he was allowed to call running plays until late in the 3rd quarter?
This may be the most accurate post ever made on these forums.Just curious if he plans to use them all the way he used Charles, Hunt, Ware...by running them 5-6 times on the first series then forgetting he was allowed to call running plays until late in the 3rd quarter?
Or does he envision forgetting about a different one each quarter, which might actually be better for their fantasy production.
Not seeing it this way myself. McCoy is clearly in decline - He averaged 3.2 YPC on 161 carries last season. Bufflo wasnt good, but that is horrid. He is 31, so the decline is happening right when it is supposed to. I dont think he or Williams is a threat next season. If Williams was going to be the guy, McCoy probably would not have been signed - at least not for legit money, which he got. The threat to Darwin in 2020 is probably someone not on the roster yet, which may give him a leg up if he puts some good film out there in 2019.
SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER!!!!Just curious if he plans to use them all the way he used Charles, Hunt, Ware...by running them 5-6 times on the first series then forgetting he was allowed to call running plays until late in the 3rd quarter?
Or does he envision forgetting about a different one each quarter, which might actually be better for their fantasy production.
I'm absolutely with you. The cream will rise to the top. Hold as long as your situation will allow you to.
I agree with this. I don't know if I expect him to take it this year. But I think I posted earlier:
