49ers RB Picture This Year (1 Viewer)

[kevthegrad]

How do we see this playing out? Hicks came on strong at times but you have to figure they want Barlow or Gore to step up.

Based on little, here is what I predict:

Gore 738 rushing yards, 6 TD's, 42 receptions for 3 TD's

Barlow 360 rushing yards, 3 TD's, 22 receptions for 1 TD's

Hicks 240 rushing yards, 1 TD, 4 receptions for 0 td's

Your turn.

 

[jurb26]

Gore: 215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow: 110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks: 50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

 

[Sweet Love]

Gore: 700 yds 5 TDs rushing; 18 receptions 160 yards 0TDs

Barlow: 750 yards 4 TDs rushing; 19 receptions 175 yards 1 TD

Hicks: 175 yards 1 TD rushing; 19 receptions 180 yards 1 TD

 

[Kiddnets]

I won't predict specific stats - but I dol believe that the order of RBs based on performance and injuries will clearly be

Barlow

Gore

Hicks

After avoiding an overpriced Barlow all these years - I actually am targeting Barlow as a #4 RB with lots of upside this year. Will be available on the cheap for a potential starting RB

 

[Bri]

IIRC Barlow looks good most preseasons and in TC. While I'd like to see what Gore could do with a full head of steam after rolling thru TC as the #1 back it might not happen. Little frustrating but what's Nolan supposed to do? Ignore Barlow playing well?

 

[kevthegrad]

IIRC Barlow looks good most preseasons and in TC. While I'd like to see what Gore could do with a full head of steam after rolling thru TC as the #1 back it might not happen. Little frustrating but what's Nolan supposed to do? Ignore Barlow playing well?

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[Bri]

IIRC Barlow looks good most preseasons and in TC. While I'd like to see what Gore could do with a full head of steam after rolling thru TC as the #1 back it might not happen. Little frustrating but what's Nolan supposed to do? Ignore Barlow playing well?

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What was that exactly?
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guys that have played sports know what a "practice player" is and the frustration. Sorry if I can't explain it any better.If that was sarcasm well.....

 

[football fan]

How do we see this playing out?  Hicks came on strong at times but you have to figure they want Barlow or Gore to step up.

Based on little, here is what I predict:

Gore 738 rushing yards, 6 TD's, 42 receptions for 3 TD's

Barlow 360 rushing yards, 3 TD's, 22 receptions for 1 TD's

Hicks 240 rushing yards, 1 TD, 4 receptions for 0 td's

Your turn.

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If Hicks looks strong, why don't they give him a chance to be the starter, or atleast a major comtributor out of the offensive backfield? Any input from SF fans?

 

[Steelers4Life]

IIRC Barlow looks good most preseasons and in TC. While I'd like to see what Gore could do with a full head of steam after rolling thru TC as the #1 back it might not happen. Little frustrating but what's Nolan supposed to do? Ignore Barlow playing well?

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Barlow had a 5 game stretch before he got banged up last year where he ran very well against quaity defenses like Indy and Tampa Bay. That stretch was more impressive than anything Gore did all year. By just about all accounts last year, Barlow looked good running the ball and did well just to get the yardage he did most games.And what did Gore do? Nothing better than Barlow for most of the year aside from an 80 yard TD run when 2/3 of the defense was backups. And he ran well with fresh legs against tired defenses the last few weeks of the year, with 2 of those 3 defenses being ranked in the bottom 3 in the league against the run.

People on this site love Gore, though.

 

[snorlax]

Did they cut Michael Robinson already?

 

[CalBear]

If Hicks looks strong, why don't they give him a chance to be the starter, or atleast a major comtributor out of the offensive backfield? Any input from SF fans?

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I am not an SF fan, but I do live in the Bay Area. I have often wondered why they don't give Hicks more of a shot, although I think his performance is similar to Samkon Gado's in that he doesn't really have skills as much as heart. The coaches so far have not shown any inclination to give him the starting job, despite some fan sentiment.My money is still on Barlow coming out of camp as the #1 back, but there has not been a lot of talk about the situation yet.

 

[nygiants56]

OC Norv Turner is one of the few coaches left that do not use a RBBC approach..

one guy,and one guy only, will be used as the main ball carrier on this team, getting somewhere between 250-300 carries...Gore has a wealth of talent, but injuiries are a factor. Barlow is a talented RB in his own right.. the o-line is better. Arnaz Battle is primed for a breakout season. drafting DAvis helps. This could propel a SF rb into the top 20 RB's, maybe top 15..

if i had to bet, i'd say Barlow is the #1 guy in SF..

I'll say 1,200 yards 8 tds, 55 catches..

Turner will use him extensively

ipedream: ??

I know..but, he could be a HUGE sleeper pick in 2006..Turner's record with 'washed up has been ' rbs is legendary..

 

[Big Score]

..Turner's record with 'washed up has been ' rbs is legendary..

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Emmitt Smith

Stephen Davis

LT

Ricky Williams

Lamont Jordan

Were you exercising here?

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp

 

[jurb26]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp
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[donkey]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp
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I was expecting a picture of a monkey and a football.

 

[coolnerd]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp
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So does Michael Robinson = Shemp or Joe

 

[kevthegrad]

For me I just figure Barlow will get injured, Gore will have a good stretch, and the job will end up his without looking back, and next year Barlow is released after a luke warm run in San Fran.

Anybody know anything about the leg injury Barlow had and how serious it was?

 

[nathanbalboa]

It's hard to know the stats right now, but I can say this (with relative confidence) about their values.

Frank Gore-His value is too high. It is unlikely this guy will ever be a solid fantasy starter or is the long-term answer in San Fran. Even if he does start some games this year, he's still playing on a terrible 49'ers offense. His dynasty value is way too high right now and his re-draft value is also to high because he's a #4-5 RB, at best. Too much buzz on the board about him...I'll stay away.

Kevin Barlow-His value is too low. It's unlikely he'll ever be a fantasy stud again, but it's impossible to ignore the fact that at the end of 2002 he was a stud. He looked great and while playing in good offense with a good team. Over the past two years he's played with Tim Rattay, Alex Smith, Rashaun Woods, and a terrible O-line. I think his Dynasty value is lower than it should be, because it's possible this guy could start somewhere again and be very good. In a re-draft, he's also a #4-5 at best, but you could get him later.

Mauric Hicks-Not worth having on your roster. He's a 3rd down back and will never carry the load.

 

[Couch Potato]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp
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Hey Grid - I actually have that 3 Stooges movie stored away in a closet somewhere on an old reel-to-reel 8mm film. It was my Dad's from way back when. I forgot I had the thing. Your pic made me remember watching it as a kid. Funny stuff. Thanks!

 

[toxicbees]

Did they cut Michael Robinson already?

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Robinson is a project at RB. He might have a chance somewhere down the line, but I doubt he sees the field in 2006.

 

[Irish]

For me I just figure Barlow will get injured, Gore will have a good stretch, and the job will end up his without looking back, and next year Barlow is released after a luke warm run in San Fran. 

Anybody know anything about the leg injury Barlow had and how serious it was?

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Why do you figure Barlow will get injured and not Gore? Gore did have shoulder surgery and that is never a good thing for an NFL rb.

 

[Bri]

Did they cut Michael Robinson already?

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Robinson is a project at RB. He might have a chance somewhere down the line, but I doubt he sees the field in 2006.
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thought he was a WR project?

 

[toxicbees]

Did they cut Michael Robinson already?

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Robinson is a project at RB. He might have a chance somewhere down the line, but I doubt he sees the field in 2006.
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thought he was a WR project?
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No they're trying him out at RB

 

[IvanKaramazov]

IIRC Barlow looks good most preseasons and in TC.

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I'm not sure what you're recalling, but the last couple TCs/preseasons have been abysmal for Barlow.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Gore:  215 carries, 924 yds, 8 TDs, 25 rec, 200 yds, 1 TD

Barlow:  110 carries, 500 yds, 2 TDs, 15 rec, 130 yds

Hicks:  50 carries, 240 yds, 1 TD, 15 rec, 115 yds

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Picture of the Niners RBs at their first mini-camp
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Hey Grid - I actually have that 3 Stooges movie stored away in a closet somewhere on an old reel-to-reel 8mm film. It was my Dad's from way back when. I forgot I had the thing. Your pic made me remember watching it as a kid. Funny stuff. Thanks!
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I love the Stooges. For years I went through life thinking Annette Funicello was the only celebrity with the same birthday as me (October 22).I was THRILLED when I bought a Stooges DVD and discovered that none other than Curly Howard was also born on Oct. 22.

God bless Curly - a guy who died too young, and really had a rough life. I can't believe drunk strangers used to go up to him and punch him in the gut and smack him in the back of the head just because of who he was. I saw Curly's daughter on one of those 'Biography' specials.... Poor woman looks just like her old man wearing a wig.

 

[Texasmouth]

I actually like Hicks. When he plays he is solid and I think he is the best of the three. He never seems to stay on the field though. I think Barlow will get the majority of the carries again and he will suck again and the Niners will take A. Peterson with the No. 1 overall pick in next years draft.

 

[Kit Fisto]

It's hard to know the stats right now, but I can say this (with relative confidence) about their values.

Frank Gore-His value is too high.  It is unlikely this guy will ever be a solid fantasy starter or is the long-term answer in San Fran.  Even if he does start some games this year, he's still playing on a terrible 49'ers offense.  His dynasty value is way too high right now and his re-draft value is also to high because he's a #4-5 RB, at best.  Too much buzz on the board about him...I'll stay away.

Kevin Barlow-His value is too low.  It's unlikely he'll ever be a fantasy stud again, but it's impossible to ignore the fact that at the end of 2002 he was a stud.  He looked great and while playing in good offense with a good team.  Over the past two years he's played with Tim Rattay, Alex Smith, Rashaun Woods, and a terrible O-line.  I think his Dynasty value is lower than it should be, because it's possible this guy could start somewhere again and be very good.  In a re-draft, he's also a #4-5 at best, but you could get him later.

Mauric Hicks-Not worth having on your roster.  He's a 3rd down back and will never carry the load.

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I've never seen any site or board give more man-love to anyone as much as what Frank Gore gets around here.

 

[perry147]

It's hard to know the stats right now, but I can say this (with relative confidence) about their values.

Frank Gore-His value is too high. It is unlikely this guy will ever be a solid fantasy starter or is the long-term answer in San Fran. Even if he does start some games this year, he's still playing on a terrible 49'ers offense. His dynasty value is way too high right now and his re-draft value is also to high because he's a #4-5 RB, at best. Too much buzz on the board about him...I'll stay away.

Kevin Barlow-His value is too low. It's unlikely he'll ever be a fantasy stud again, but it's impossible to ignore the fact that at the end of 2002 he was a stud. He looked great and while playing in good offense with a good team. Over the past two years he's played with Tim Rattay, Alex Smith, Rashaun Woods, and a terrible O-line. I think his Dynasty value is lower than it should be, because it's possible this guy could start somewhere again and be very good. In a re-draft, he's also a #4-5 at best, but you could get him later.

Mauric Hicks-Not worth having on your roster. He's a 3rd down back and will never carry the load.

I've never seen any site or board give more man-love to anyone as much as what Frank Gore gets around here.

I was high on Gore his first year but thank god someone else in my league was higher and I did not draft him. I was one of those who preached about Gore taking Barlow's job, but now I believe that the job will be RBBC and neither of them will be a starting option even as bye week replacements. Live and Learn.

 

[Dave Baker]

It's hard to know the stats right now, but I can say this (with relative confidence) about their values.

Frank Gore-His value is too high.  It is unlikely this guy will ever be a solid fantasy starter or is the long-term answer in San Fran.  Even if he does start some games this year, he's still playing on a terrible 49'ers offense.  His dynasty value is way too high right now and his re-draft value is also to high because he's a #4-5 RB, at best.  Too much buzz on the board about him...I'll stay away.

Kevin Barlow-His value is too low.  It's unlikely he'll ever be a fantasy stud again, but it's impossible to ignore the fact that at the end of 2002 he was a stud.  He looked great and while playing in good offense with a good team.  Over the past two years he's played with Tim Rattay, Alex Smith, Rashaun Woods, and a terrible O-line.  I think his Dynasty value is lower than it should be, because it's possible this guy could start somewhere again and be very good.  In a re-draft, he's also a #4-5 at best, but you could get him later.

Mauric Hicks-Not worth having on your roster.  He's a 3rd down back and will never carry the load.

I've never seen any site or board give more man-love to anyone as much as what Frank Gore gets around here.

I guess it depends on your perspective. I've always wondered why there was so much Barlow love around here. Just read this thread and you can see alot more positive things said about Barlow than about Gore.Anyway, I'm sure there has been plenty of talk about both but certainly this thread has had more Barlow love than Gore love.

 

[Seymour Corn]

Jeremy ate Barlow love AND Gore love.

 

[TS Garp]

This is an intriguing situation, as the arrival of Norv Turner means that the 49ers will be committed to the run, and either Barlow or Gore could end up being a great value. They also have a fairly easy schedule against the run. Personally, I tend to like Barlow, mainly because Gore has a long injury history and I don't know that Turner and Nolan will be convinced that he can take the pounding as an every-down back and stay on the field for 16 games. Remember, we're talking about a guy who had off-season surgery on not one, but both shoulders. That's not good. Barlow hasn't been the picture of health, either, but I think he has the upper hand right now and seems to be a better fit with Turner. He's also shown a knack for catching the ball (31 catches in 12 games last season). Of course, we'll know a lot more as we get towards the end of the summer, but I'm going to be watching this one carefully.

 

[CalBear]

The Raiders under Norv Turner ranked #32 and #31 in rushing attempts. His teams have ranked in the top 10 in rushing attempts only once (#10, in 1999).

I think expecting any fantasy production out of SF RBs in 2006 is foolish. The offense was historically bad last year; the best they can hope for this year is to make it a close race for #32 in the league.