Addai after game one (1 Viewer)

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I've been saying that Addai won't get the majority of touches after game 4 and his first game didn't help him. Here's some things that happened in game one that make me feel strong about my insistance of having Brown in all my leagues.

Addai fumbled away the ball when the Colts were within field goal range and took a verbal ripping on the sideline.

Addai and Brown's touches were closer than alot of people guessed going into the game.

Brown did better in the pass catching game and blocking than advertised.

Sure, it's only one game. I'm just trying to point out some trends to follow. If for some reason Addai gets injured, along with the loss of the Colts Gonzales, I believe Brown becomes a top 10 RB from that point on.

 

[karmarooster]

I'm on record as saying I liked what I saw from Addai. Yes, he fumbled. But he also had 4 red zone carries while Brown had zero.

Carries + targets:

Addai 17 + 6 = 23

Brown 11 + 2 = 13

Brown got a decent share of the work, but it's about 64/36 in favor of Addai. IF addai stays healthy, I'd expect him to continue to get more work past the halfway point of the season. Of course if he gets injured or starts that crap where he comes out of the game with a minor injury, that goes out the window.

One thing I'm not aware of and I'd like to hear from someone who knows, how did Brown look in pass protection? You said he did better in Pass catching and protection than advertised. Other than catching 2 of 2 targets, what else?

Going forward without Gonzo, there may be enough to go around. Until further notice, I consider Addai a decent RB2 and Brown an average/slightly below average RB3/Flex.

 

[Ripleys]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

 

[shader]

It's just a matter of time. Brown is the better running back and the coaching staff has no loyalty to Addai.

I don't know that I'd be to thrilled with Brown's chances in a re-draft league, but in a dynasty league Brown is the only guy you should own.

Owning Addai in a dynasty league is like holding a bomb. When it goes off, you better hope you aren't the Addai owner.. (Moral, TRADE HIM)

 

[gregjcross]

I've been saying that Addai won't get the majority of touches after game 4 and his first game didn't help him. Here's some things that happened in game one that make me feel strong about my insistance of having Brown in all my leagues.Addai fumbled away the ball when the Colts were within field goal range and took a verbal ripping on the sideline.Addai and Brown's touches were closer than alot of people guessed going into the game.Brown did better in the pass catching game and blocking than advertised.Sure, it's only one game. I'm just trying to point out some trends to follow. If for some reason Addai gets injured, along with the loss of the Colts Gonzales, I believe Brown becomes a top 10 RB from that point on.

You can ignore Donald Brown's two consecutive carries for 0 yards in the crucial 3rd and 4th down situation at end of game if you like. I doubt others will.Gamebook text3-1-JAX 35 (2:15) (Run formation) D.Brown left end to JAX 35 for no gain (C.Ingram).Timeout #2 by JAX at 02:06.4-1-JAX 35 (2:06) (Run formation) D.Brown right end to JAX 35 for no gain (T.Knighton, D.Smith). JAXR.Hayward was injured during the play.

 

[Team Legacy]

To me, Brown looked more dangerous. Addai's fumble and dropped pass were glaring to me. Colts fans and the organization here are watching Addai with a close, watchful eye. He has to play near perfect (just my opinion) to retain his position. When Brown came in, there was a definite difference in the speed and power in which he hits the hole. I don't own Brown in any redraft this year, but it looked pretty obvious to me that Addai's time will be short. This kid looks legit in Colts blue. And yes, I'm basing this on just one game.

 

[RockHard]

Brown:

11 carries 33 yards, 3.0 avg

2 catches 16 yards, 8.0 avg

0 fumbles

Addai:

17 carries 42 yards, 2.5 avg

5 catches 35 yards, 7.0 avg

1 fumble

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Brown:11 carries 33 yards, 3.0 avg2 catches 16 yards, 8.0 avg0 fumblesAddai:17 carries 42 yards, 2.5 avg5 catches 35 yards, 7.0 avg1 fumble

Looking at those averages you have to wonder if either guy is going to be a great option this year. The Colts really didn't seem to be getting it done up front.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

Telling me to take my blinders off is not an argument. Who's to say that Brown won't get those catches? Nobody but you. What on earth makes you think he is a legit RB2? He's never been RB2 worthy in his career except for 3 games as a rookie and has done nothing to endear himself to fantasy owners since. So I ask you to please give me something to debate.

 

[switz]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

Telling me to take my blinders off is not an argument. Who's to say that Brown won't get those catches? Nobody but you. What on earth makes you think he is a legit RB2? He's never been RB2 worthy in his career except for 3 games as a rookie and has done nothing to endear himself to fantasy owners since. So I ask you to please give me something to debate.

the bolded sentence gives Ripleys statement about 'blinders' even more credence.

 

[runner06]

I believe it was Addai's first fumble in 400+ carries.

Brown might very well end up with around 50% of the carries, but it won't be because Addai has fumbling problems.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

Telling me to take my blinders off is not an argument. Who's to say that Brown won't get those catches? Nobody but you. What on earth makes you think he is a legit RB2? He's never been RB2 worthy in his career except for 3 games as a rookie and has done nothing to endear himself to fantasy owners since. So I ask you to please give me something to debate.

the bolded sentence gives Ripleys statement about 'blinders' even more credence.

Show me the numbers. There was three games as a rookie that would rate him between 12-24 rb rankings. The rest of the games he started he averaged 7 points. Again, I ask someone to debate me with something besides your own opinion.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I was following it a little till I saw Brown top10, then I said "Uupp, dynasty owner."

 

[chitlins3]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

Telling me to take my blinders off is not an argument. Who's to say that Brown won't get those catches? Nobody but you. What on earth makes you think he is a legit RB2? He's never been RB2 worthy in his career except for 3 games as a rookie and has done nothing to endear himself to fantasy owners since. So I ask you to please give me something to debate.

the bolded sentence gives Ripleys statement about 'blinders' even more credence.

Show me the numbers. There was three games as a rookie that would rate him between 12-24 rb rankings. The rest of the games he started he averaged 7 points. Again, I ask someone to debate me with something besides your own opinion.

He was the #11 RB in 2006. He was the #5 RB in 2007. I agree with the premise that Brown will take over sooner or later, but making up stuff like Brown has never been RB2 worthy except for 3 games his rookie season doesn't help the argument.

 

[Hooper31]

Show me the numbers.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/fantasy.htm

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

take the blinders off OP, Addai is the starter, and with A Gonzo out, he'll get even more passes/touches. He's a solid #2 starting RB, and a steal in this year's drafts.

Telling me to take my blinders off is not an argument. Who's to say that Brown won't get those catches? Nobody but you. What on earth makes you think he is a legit RB2? He's never been RB2 worthy in his career except for 3 games as a rookie and has done nothing to endear himself to fantasy owners since. So I ask you to please give me something to debate.

the bolded sentence gives Ripleys statement about 'blinders' even more credence.

Show me the numbers. There was three games as a rookie that would rate him between 12-24 rb rankings. The rest of the games he started he averaged 7 points. Again, I ask someone to debate me with something besides your own opinion.

He was the #11 RB in 2006. He was the #5 RB in 2007. I agree with the premise that Brown will take over sooner or later, but making up stuff like Brown has never been RB2 worthy except for 3 games his rookie season doesn't help the argument.

You're right about 06. I was looking at the numbers I crunched that went back to 07. Since I only went back to 07 I assumed that was his rookie season. Thanks for not reaming me

 

[spider321]

In the Colts' last 27 games, Joseph Addai has run for 100 yards exactly ONCE.

Fixed.

 

[Hooper31]

In the Colts' last 28 games, Joseph Addai has ran for 100 yards exactly ONCE.

Including playoff games, I believe its 27 games. Of course he had 100 yard games in four of the seven games before that.

 

[spider321]

In the Colts' last 28 games, Joseph Addai has ran for 100 yards exactly ONCE.

Including playoff games, I believe its 27 games. Of course he had 100 yard games in four of the seven games before that.

Yep, you're right, it's 1 in 27.That makes all the difference.

 

[Hooper31]

In the Colts' last 28 games, Joseph Addai has ran for 100 yards exactly ONCE.

Including playoff games, I believe its 27 games. Of course he had 100 yard games in four of the seven games before that.

Yep, you're right, it's 1 in 27.That makes all the difference.

I don't think it makes much of a difference, but its accurate. FWIW I don't own Addai in any leagues, nor do I want to own him. I would rather have Brown. However, I'm always a bit disappointed when I see people misrepresenting statistical facts. Further, I fail to see how 27 games is somehow more statistically valid than, say, 34 games. Why? Because you feel it gives your argument some sort of validation I guess. Really though, I just don't think its necessary.I watched one Indy preseason game. I saw Addai have one nice run where I thought he showed good burst, but other than that, I wasn't impressed. Like I said, I just don't have any interest in Addai being on any of my rosters.

 

[TheFanatic]

Anyone who makes drastic conclusions about one of two players in a single game in which neither looked all that good has some sort of bias towards that player. Me thinks the accusation of the OP having him in a dynasty league is well founded.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Anyone who makes drastic conclusions about one of two players in a single game in which neither looked all that good has some sort of bias towards that player. Me thinks the accusation of the OP having him in a dynasty league is well founded.

Drastic conclusions? Did you read my post? I said that these were some things to follow. Follow, as in over the course of, well, more than a single game. By the way, Addai has been in the NFL for more than one game.

 

[karmarooster]

OK so Addai isn't a "special talent," but he was a first round draft choice.

In his good years - 2006 and 2007 - he had less than 1100 yards rushing. A RB who rushes for that many yards isn't going to have many 100 yard games. 1100 is only 68 yards per game over 16 games. But that doesn't mean he's not RB2 worthy, because in those two years he also had 40 receptions for around 350 yards.

6.8 points (rushing average) + 2.5 receptions + 2.2 points (receiving average) = 11.5 points. And we haven't even started talking about TDs.

In the Colts offense, there have typically been many opportunities for RBs to score TDs on the ground and in the air. In 2006, Addai and Rhodes combined for 13 TDs. In 2007, Addai and Keith combined for 19 TDs. Giving Addai half of that average is 8 TDs. 3 points per game. plus 11.5 = 14.5 points average points per game. 232 points on the season.

IF he can duplicate that this year, which he should be able to do for the first half of the season, that's certainly a decent RB2.

I saw Addai as a great value going into drafts, and targeted him in the 5th/6th round, and targeted Brown in the 8th round. For the time being, Addai is worth a start while Brown isn't. Addai 16.7 points vs. Brown 6.9 points. At some point in the season, that may reverse. And for some games, they might both be worth a start (week 7 against Seattle?).

Obviously it doesn't take a genius to think that Brown is worth more in dynasty... he clearly is. And if you can get any value for Addai in dynasty he's a good trade. BUT at this time, in redraft, Addai is without a doubt the better option.

I own both Addai and Brown in 2 leagues, Addai only in 1, and Brown only in 1... all redraft.

 

[Hooper31]

I don't think it makes much of a difference, but its accurate....However, I'm always a bit disappointed when I see people misrepresenting statistical facts.

The site I used had his 2007 probowl game in which he ran for 5 yards listed. I accidently counted that one.So sue me, ****.

I think you're missing the point. I tend to agree with you, but you're hurting your own argument by spewing stats that are manipulated to somehow give your argument more credence. Its just not necessary. Calling me names probably doesn't help your case either, but if that makes you feel better, do what you gotta do.

 

[az_prof]

This game clearly didn't clarify things, but people who thought Brown would be sitting on the sideline until Addai got hurt were wrong. This will be about an equal job share until one of these guys distinguishes himself.

 

[karmarooster]

This game clearly didn't clarify things, but people who thought Brown would be sitting on the sideline until Addai got hurt were wrong. This will be about an equal job share until one of these guys distinguishes himself.

What about the 64/36 share of carries+touches in favor of Addai, plus 4/0 red zone carries in favor of Addai says equal to you? I don't have the stats, but I'd wager that if you counted the number of plays that each RB was on the field, the snaps would favor Addai better than 60/40.

ETA - It maybe become an equal split over time, but right now it clearly favors Addai. This is the new NFL. Yes it's a time share, but it's a more favorable timeshare for the RB1 than many RBBCs around the league.

Compare to other RBBCs from this week:

Jacobs and Bradshaw - 54/46

DWilliams and Stewart - 58/42

Barber, Felix, Choice - 58/25/16

Westbrook and McCoy - 59/41

McFadden and Bush - 61/39

Turner and Norwood - 73/27

Again this is for carries + targets, not receptions. Compared the these stats, Addai's 64% share looks pretty decent.

Try to take the consensus opinion of Brown out of your mind when you look at the game, and only analyze what happened.

 

[basher]

I'm on record as saying I liked what I saw from Addai. Yes, he fumbled. But he also had 4 red zone carries while Brown had zero.Carries + targets:Addai 17 + 6 = 23Brown 11 + 2 = 13Brown got a decent share of the work, but it's about 64/36 in favor of Addai. IF addai stays healthy, I'd expect him to continue to get more work past the halfway point of the season. Of course if he gets injured or starts that crap where he comes out of the game with a minor injury, that goes out the window. One thing I'm not aware of and I'd like to hear from someone who knows, how did Brown look in pass protection? You said he did better in Pass catching and protection than advertised. Other than catching 2 of 2 targets, what else? Going forward without Gonzo, there may be enough to go around. Until further notice, I consider Addai a decent RB2 and Brown an average/slightly below average RB3/Flex.

Also ... isn't that Addai's first fumble in what 3 seasons? (one being lost mostly to injury) I do not see it becoming pandemic for him anytime soon.

 

[karmarooster]

I'm on record as saying I liked what I saw from Addai. Yes, he fumbled. But he also had 4 red zone carries while Brown had zero.Carries + targets:Addai 17 + 6 = 23Brown 11 + 2 = 13Brown got a decent share of the work, but it's about 64/36 in favor of Addai. IF addai stays healthy, I'd expect him to continue to get more work past the halfway point of the season. Of course if he gets injured or starts that crap where he comes out of the game with a minor injury, that goes out the window. One thing I'm not aware of and I'd like to hear from someone who knows, how did Brown look in pass protection? You said he did better in Pass catching and protection than advertised. Other than catching 2 of 2 targets, what else? Going forward without Gonzo, there may be enough to go around. Until further notice, I consider Addai a decent RB2 and Brown an average/slightly below average RB3/Flex.

Also ... isn't that Addai's first fumble in what 3 seasons? (one being lost mostly to injury) I do not see it becoming pandemic for him anytime soon.

I had to look it up: 2006 - 22007 - 02008 - 1

 

[basher]

I'm on record as saying I liked what I saw from Addai. Yes, he fumbled. But he also had 4 red zone carries while Brown had zero.Carries + targets:Addai 17 + 6 = 23Brown 11 + 2 = 13Brown got a decent share of the work, but it's about 64/36 in favor of Addai. IF addai stays healthy, I'd expect him to continue to get more work past the halfway point of the season. Of course if he gets injured or starts that crap where he comes out of the game with a minor injury, that goes out the window. One thing I'm not aware of and I'd like to hear from someone who knows, how did Brown look in pass protection? You said he did better in Pass catching and protection than advertised. Other than catching 2 of 2 targets, what else? Going forward without Gonzo, there may be enough to go around. Until further notice, I consider Addai a decent RB2 and Brown an average/slightly below average RB3/Flex.

Also ... isn't that Addai's first fumble in what 3 seasons? (one being lost mostly to injury) I do not see it becoming pandemic for him anytime soon.

I had to look it up: 2006 - 22007 - 02008 - 1

I just looked it up ... the stat is this is addai's first fumble in 495 touches.

 

[spider321]

It is worth noting that Texans' starting DT, Amobi Okoye, did not play in the 2007 game in which Addai rushed for over 100 yards.

 

[karmarooster]

It is worth noting that Texans' starting DT, Amobi Okoye, did not play in one game in 2007 that Addai rushed for over 100 yards.

It is also worth noting that it doesn't matter how many games Addai rushed for over 100 yards, if at the end of the season he had 1,000 yards rushing 40 receptions, 300 yards receiving, and 15 TDs. Unless of course your league only awards points based on 100 yard games, and not receptions or TDs.

 

[spider321]

It is worth noting that Texans' starting DT, Amobi Okoye, did not play in one game in 2007 that Addai rushed for over 100 yards.

It is also worth noting that it doesn't matter how many games Addai rushed for over 100 yards, if at the end of the season he had 1,000 yards rushing 40 receptions, 300 yards receiving, and 15 TDs. Unless of course your league only awards points based on 100 yard games, and not receptions or TDs.

True.Addai was a fairly consistant performer until week 10 of his second NFL season.

 

[bonesman]

You can ignore Donald Brown's two consecutive carries for 0 yards in the crucial 3rd and 4th down situation at end of game if you like. I doubt others will.Gamebook text3-1-JAX 35 (2:15) (Run formation) D.Brown left end to JAX 35 for no gain (C.Ingram).Timeout #2 by JAX at 02:06.4-1-JAX 35 (2:06) (Run formation) D.Brown right end to JAX 35 for no gain (T.Knighton, D.Smith). JAXR.Hayward was injured during the play.

Very disappointing that he was unable to convert on one of those.... however it's pretty encouraging that they put the rock in his hands in that situation. He's an integral part of their game plan.

 

[pollardsvision]

I don't know how it'll end up, but Brown did look like the better back to me on Sunday (and I predicted a bit season for Addai).

Even if Brown is better, Addai can still have a big year. If he plays well and is effective around the GL, he can certainly outperform his ADP.

 

[switz]

I don't know how it'll end up, but Brown did look like the better back to me on Sunday (and I predicted a bit season for Addai).

Through the entire first half, Brown had 2 carries, 5 yards, 1 rec for 6 yards. Addai, in that time had 10 carries, 30 yards, 1 TD rushing, 2 rec for 27 yards.Through the first three quarters, Addai had 15 carries to Brown having 5.

Brown gained 9 yards on his 6 touches in the fourth quarter, Addai gained 12 on his three touches.

Addai had the longest run between the two backs, by a yard.

In fact, Brown barely touched the field until the Colts were up 14-6. And this is in line with what the Colts said, that Brown was drafted to give Addai a longer career. Brown will get used a bit during games, and then moreso when the Colts are closing out the game.

When the game is on the line, Addai is the Colts back. Brown will get worked in, but outside of his 12 yard run, he didn't look very good. Not statistically, not to people who watched the game.

Even if Brown is better, Addai can still have a big year. If he plays well and is effective around the GL, he can certainly outperform his ADP.

That's for sure... he looks like the GL back, and will get 60-70% of the workload.

 

[Tanner9919]

bigger picture is that the Colts just don't have the blockers up front to have a successful running game this season.they're more likely to finish in the bottom 10 in team rushing stats this season.



Brown/Addai, it doesn't really matter.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Addai looks more comfortable in the offense and the team's bread and butter plays. He's still a great outlet for Manning. He'll be a fine RB2 as long as he's healthy. Brown ran harder than Addai, and looked much more capable of busting a long run or reception, and getting yards after contact. He was also very active as a blocker, including getting downfield to block on a screen for Wayne to convert a 4th Q first down. Brown also looked good as a receiver, but he didnt convert two shots at 1 yard to go to ice the game in the 4th.

Addai has more value right now, but we can all see the possibility of Brown going off if Addai misses time, and changing this into a 50/50 committee when Addai returns from the hypothetical injury.

 

[runner06]

bigger picture is that the Colts just don't have the blockers up front to have a successful running game this season.they're more likely to finish in the bottom 10 in team rushing stats this season.Brown/Addai, it doesn't really matter.

You can make that conclusion after one game? You might be right, but okay.

 

[switz]

A couple interesting quotes from Polian on the running game, in line with this thread...

* The running game: "We recognized what some of the problems in the running game were. Those are hard to see even from the press level during the ballgame. Essentially, they're somewhat systemic. When you play an opening game, particularly against a coordinator you have not worked against before, you really don't have a game plan, because they don't show you very much in the preseason. It's pretty clear they were preparing a long time for preparing a long time for this ball game, as they should. They threw some things at us that made things tough for us offensively, which we can correct and we can handle with no difficulty at all. But if you haven't prepared for them you don't have the antidote exactly handy at the time. We did a better job in the second half."

Sounds to me like he's blaming the coaching for a lot of the running game struggles.

* A late-game failure to convert 3rd- and 4th-and 1: :It's something we need to improve. We needed to end the game in that situation. The fact that we converted some short yardage previously doesn't negate the fact that we needed to end the game in that situation. . . . It's a question largely of getting movement on the line of scrimmage, of getting it blocked properly, making sure the back enters with a full head of steam. I will say this: Donald (Brown) ran really hard. I thought he had made it from where I was seated. Then, on the tape I thought he had made it, but from ground level (Colts Head Coach) Jim (Caldwell) said he wasn't so sure. That may have been the look the referee had. I'll tell you this: We didn't get a lot of push. As a result, there were were a lot of people screening the linesman out. I thought Donald was going to come out of the back end to be very truthful with you, but the nose tackle came crashing down. If it was short, it was short by less than it was marked, but so what? The bottom line is you have to come out the back end and you have to convert that, so that's something we have to be better at."

Alludes to Addai being able to convert shot yardage earlier. Not too happy with the OL, no push. Not too happy with Brown's lack of vision, not knowing where to go to convert those short yardage carries.

*RBs Donald Brown and Joseph Addai: "They both had some runs that were very good that show you what they're capable of, and then we had some that weren't so good – mainly, because we didn't get them blocked up as well as we should have – or, in some cases, it probably should have gone in a different direction. By and large, we'll be fine with that. We'll get it corrected. There's no need to worry about it.

More blame on the OL, and then again references Brown's getting stuffed twice at the end.Bottom line, not a single negative word about Addai, a little negativity about Brown, but a lot of blame on the OL and coaching.

I really don't see any reason to think Addai is in danger of losing playing time.

 

[az_prof]

Thanks for the comments from the HC Switz. Could you provide a link to the whole thing?

While it is true that in what you quoted there was nothing specifically negative about Addai, it is also true that there was nothing specifically positive or a specific comment along the lines of--Addais' our guy. The door is still there waiting for Brown to open and go through as the featured guy. Addai didn't slam it shut the way Deangelo did last season, and I don't think he is capable because he isn't better than Brown--just more experienced at this point. As Brown gets more experience his edge disappears. It will be fun to see how this develops because I don't think it is decided fully yet.

 

[rvmblack]

In this offense, Addai fits well. They dont need him to have 25 carries. Theyll give him his 15 carries, his 5 catches, and ask him to carry it around the goal line.

In a PPR league, hes a fine No. 2 with good potential to perform like a No. 1.

Addai was definitely overrated last year, but assuming he stays healthy, hes going to put up fantasy points because of that offense

 

[packersfan]

I thought it was interesting that in the fourth quarter of a close game against a division rival Brown was the RB utilized more than Addai.

 

[Wally Cleaver]

I thought it was interesting that in the fourth quarter of a close game against a division rival Brown was the RB utilized more than Addai.

I found this to be telling as well. And I was firmly in the Addai is a steal camp. Not sold on the fact that he is not a steal, but seems to me Addai should have been in the game on those two carries if the coaching staff truly believed he was the better back.

 

[Chaka]

I don't read "Come out the back end" to be a reference to vision.

To be honest I am not sure what the heck Polian means by that.

 

[Kovax]

I thought it was interesting that in the fourth quarter of a close game against a division rival Brown was the RB utilized more than Addai.

I found this to be telling as well. And I was firmly in the Addai is a steal camp. Not sold on the fact that he is not a steal, but seems to me Addai should have been in the game on those two carries if the coaching staff truly believed he was the better back.

I assume that the reason Brown was in there late was because they want to use his fresh legs in that situation - not because they trust him more as a runner. I do not think the idea that you need 2 backs to keep your running game fresh thru the year is lost on Indy.I don't see Brown and his 4th quarter carries as an indication the coaches feel he is a better running back. I interpret it to mean that when it comes time to grind it out - Brown will be considered first. Yeah, this cuts into Addai's carries but that is why they drafted Brown.A 60/40 split in carries sounds right. Though I bet Addai tends to get goal line and quite a few more catches.

 

[bonesman]

Brown will get worked in, but outside of his 12 yard run, he didn't look very good. Not statistically, not to people who watched the game.

I saw some of the game and I disagree... Brown looked real nice on a 3rd and short where he got a reception out the backfield for a first down.

 

[Vision6]

I think Brown is by far the better RB but Addai looks like he'll get the lionshare of the carries barring injury. Brown screwed himself by not converting on those short yardage plays. I have Brown stashed as my 4th RB and all I can do is hope he gets a better opportunity.

 

[theedge]

Thanks for the comments from the HC Switz. Could you provide a link to the whole thing?

I think he got it from Polian Corner

 

[TheFanatic]

Anyone who makes drastic conclusions about one of two players in a single game in which neither looked all that good has some sort of bias towards that player. Me thinks the accusation of the OP having him in a dynasty league is well founded.

Drastic conclusions? Did you read my post? I said that these were some things to follow. Follow, as in over the course of, well, more than a single game. By the way, Addai has been in the NFL for more than one game.

So are you a Brown owner in a dynasty league or otherwise?

 

[packersfan]

I thought it was interesting that in the fourth quarter of a close game against a division rival Brown was the RB utilized more than Addai.

I found this to be telling as well. And I was firmly in the Addai is a steal camp. Not sold on the fact that he is not a steal, but seems to me Addai should have been in the game on those two carries if the coaching staff truly believed he was the better back.

I assume that the reason Brown was in there late was because they want to use his fresh legs in that situation - not because they trust him more as a runner. I do not think the idea that you need 2 backs to keep your running game fresh thru the year is lost on Indy.s.

It's not but I don't know if I'd say Brown was on the field because he was the fresher RB. It's not like Addai had a huge workload and was worn out. I think Brown was on the field because the Colts believe in him and trust him. Now he needs to do something when he gets his opportunity - failing to convert on those two short-yardage plays didn't help his cause - but I do believe the fact he was the one on the field and not Addai was telling. Perhaps it will be Addai the next time around but the one thing I took from the first game was the Colts like Brown a lot and want to get him on the field as much as possible - even if the game is close and on the line. OK, that's two things.