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Hot Sauce Guy
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Plus eve at his peak he cought what, 40 receptions at a 5.x per catch clip? He’s never been a great receiver.
If anything that’s the only real knock on AP.
i got him dirt cheap at the end of my IDP redraft. If he shows we’ll week 1-2-3 I’ll try to flip him for an upgrade somewhere to a team desperate for RB help. It was specifically why I drafted him.
zoonation
Footballguy
9/10 is a huge reach IMO. Need to see something first. He has been awful for years now.
DarkKnightsGuru
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Bs Arizona line is one of the worst ..no way bad qb ,bad line ..horrid compared to the Washington team ..better qb great line and hungry
Ilov80s
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The Frankman
Footballguy
https://sports.yahoo.com/adrian-peterson-calls-cris-carter-shannon-sharpe-criticism-dare-152430858.html
For the record, this is the vid of what Sharpe said in its entirety.
This dude is a clown. How can AP be this delusional? Nothing Sharpe or Carter said was particularly wrong or offensive... and you gonna play the 'fellow black man' card? Brother what the ##### is wrong with you?
For the record, this is the vid of what Sharpe said in its entirety.
This dude is a clown. How can AP be this delusional? Nothing Sharpe or Carter said was particularly wrong or offensive... and you gonna play the 'fellow black man' card? Brother what the ##### is wrong with you?
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Weebs210
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Seems like a postitve to me. I hope people keep firing up my boy. Peterson is a steal in the 10th and doubters will be awfully quiet here real soon.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
If this is what he does to get motivated. I'm OK with it. And honestly, more people should tell these guys on these sports talk shows to shut the hell up. I don't know if this is one of those cases, but in general this should happen more often, starting with Skip Bayless, Stephen A Smith, and Michael Irvin.
Todem
Footballguy
Gore is a HOF....first ballot. Nothing short of remarkable what he has done given his injury history in college and in the Pros. A rare talent.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
This has to be a fishing trip.
Barry Sanders may well be the shiftiest, most elusive back in the history of the game.
Emmit Smith was a great RB who benefitted from arguably the best run blocking OL ever.
They’re such different styles of runner that it’s difficult to even compare them to evaluate, but to say one is better by “a mile” is literally nonsensical.
C’mon, son.
Todem
Footballguy
He might have been a compiler.....but man was he a tough SOB.
RB's today take themselves outta games constantly......guys like Emmitt, George, Allen, Gore, ADP #### I can go on and on about all the old school backs.....they grind and don't ever want to come off the field after 3 straight carries. Today's backs for the most part.....are soft.
Todem
Footballguy
I was LMFAO reading that post. Smith was a warrior.....Sanders was pure electric. Could change a game on a dime.This has to be a fishing trip.
Barry Sanders may well be the shiftiest, most elusive back in the history of the game.
Emmit Smith was a great RB who benefitted from arguably the best run blocking OL ever.
They’re such different styles of runner that it’s difficult to even compare them to evaluate, but to say one is better by “a mile” is literally nonsensical.
C’mon, son.
Lord......Barry is a legend. And so is Smith. Different backs.
The Frankman
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It's not remotely close if you read the article
There's sensitive, then there's AP.
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The Frankman
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WTF Double post?
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The Frankman
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WTF TRIPLE POST???
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rockaction
Footballguy
So true. People won't even remember how to spell his name within a year of his retirement.
Doug B
Footballguy
One good thing about this thread going off track:
I hadn't looked at an all-time NFL rushing leaders list in several years ... not since Curtis Martin retired. Had absolutely no idea that Ricky Williams had a 10,000 yard career. Nor that Frank Gore was closing in on #4 overall.
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One thing to remember about Jim Brown's 12,312 yds and 126 TDs (the gold standard when I was coming up): he played four 12-game seasons and five 14-game seasons. He did all that damage in 118 career games.
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Marcus Allen was a bona fide elite NFL talent in his prime, and the raw numbers don't tell the whole story. A lot of guys may not really remember how the league was before free agency. An over-involved bitter owner or GM could effectively reach down and straitjacket a guy if they wanted to, and the player couldn't do much about it. Al Davis -- former head coach that he was -- had Allen moved to fullback to show Allen who ran the show. And that wasn't just a one-time thing for a few games.
I hadn't looked at an all-time NFL rushing leaders list in several years ... not since Curtis Martin retired. Had absolutely no idea that Ricky Williams had a 10,000 yard career. Nor that Frank Gore was closing in on #4 overall.
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One thing to remember about Jim Brown's 12,312 yds and 126 TDs (the gold standard when I was coming up): he played four 12-game seasons and five 14-game seasons. He did all that damage in 118 career games.
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Marcus Allen was a bona fide elite NFL talent in his prime, and the raw numbers don't tell the whole story. A lot of guys may not really remember how the league was before free agency. An over-involved bitter owner or GM could effectively reach down and straitjacket a guy if they wanted to, and the player couldn't do much about it. Al Davis -- former head coach that he was -- had Allen moved to fullback to show Allen who ran the show. And that wasn't just a one-time thing for a few games.
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rockaction
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rockaction
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rockaction
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I honestly don't know the intention.
As far as Adrian Peterson goes, Thompson lurks in the wings, stealing snaps while presumably somewhat healthy. Hopefully Adrian gets it done on first and second down. But we all knew that, and I'm just changing the subject from an otherwise potential turd in the punch bowl.
I'm probably in the minority here, but I think Perine takes a step forward in his 2nd year. He was already great in the passing game as a rookie. He just needs to do what he does best and shed tacklers. I think what a lot of people are missing is that the OL was absolutely decimated by the time Perine took over last year. I think if he gets a shot early this season he can hold off AP and Kelley. But like I said, I'm probably in the minority.
rockaction
Footballguy
That would be very interesting. Everyone has anointed Peterson the starter, and we don't necessarily know that yet. Clinton Portis, as a broadcaster, didn't even give him room to breathe before he declared him the starter. But Clinton ain't coach.
The Frankman
Footballguy
I wonder if the Skins keep everyone... I mean it's kinda early to give up on Perine, Kelly legit looks slimmer and runs with more energy now, at least in preseason. And Classic AP isn't getting any younger.
Yeah, I think that common assumption comes from the fact Washington gave him an extended run in the 3rd preseason game. But why wouldn't they? They had just signed him and desperately needed to see what they had in him AND Perine was hurt. So I'm not sure we can actually read into it very much. I'm not going out and drafting Perine early, but I'd gladly take him at the end of a long draft or for $1 in an auction.
rockaction
Footballguy
I see what you're saying. The proverbial "everyone" is often wrong when it comes to personnel and usage.
Your points are well-taken.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
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Who was #22 running all over the place last night? Every time that turned it on he was making a big run but I didn’t watch much of the game.
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CalBear
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The Washington Post is projecting that Perine might not even make the 53-man roster. Playing in the fourth pre-season game, and getting out-touched and out-played by Rob Kelley in that game, doesn't speak well to his chances.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/08/31/final-redskins-53-man-roster-projection-samaje-perine-is-odd-man-out-at-running-back/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/08/31/final-redskins-53-man-roster-projection-samaje-perine-is-odd-man-out-at-running-back/
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
No idea - I’m working Best of the West rib cook-off festival in Reno, NV 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM every day, and even if I wasn’t I wouldn’t be watching week 4 of the preseason. I never watch week 4 of the preseason.
but if anyone’s in Reno/Sparks, come by my booth & say hi!
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
You won’t find a bigger Smith fan than me, but even I would admit Barry was more talented. I’d still take Emmitt over Barry100% of the time but let’s not do that again here.
If your team has Barry and I have Emmitt, we both have upper tier elite RBs.
/End of fishing expedition.
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STEADYMOBBIN 22
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IN!!!!Also, pretty sure I accidentally quoted you but deleted it if you were notified and wondering why I quoted you)
Hot Sauce Guy
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No worries - Only n00bs set their “notify me of replies” togggle to on.
Also, pretty sure I accidentally quoted you but deleted it if you were notified and wondering why I quoted you)
be sure to introduce yourself!
TheFanatic
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I know that ADP is super human and all, but can the rest of the O keep the D honest in Washington. ADP looked great until Carson went down. He can't carry a team anymore. Can Alex Smith and company keep the D from stacking the box to contain ADP?
Banger
Footballguy
In reality, probably not. I've picked up ADP but I am in no way expecting him to carry anything or hit the fountain of youth. It would be great if I could get an RB20ish from one of the last picks in my draft from the start of the season. That's probably his ceiling and his downside is worthless (which is a fairly decent probability). You never know though...put as many lottery tickets as possible on your roster and hope a couple hit
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Dr. Octopus
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I’m not sure teams are going to be stacking the box to stop a 33 year old RB, but Alex Smith is a more than capable QB and the Skins have some solid receivers and a game breaking TE, when healthy (although that’s rare).
LawFitz
Footballguy
This right here. $$$ point and question. Love how angry and motivated AP sounds. Two of their first four games are @ARI and @NO. Gun be fun
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
Maybe Adrian Peterson will finally be able to catch some "gentle" passes from Alex Smith.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I didn't realize that. I would've put in a higher WW bid to get him had I known that. I'm guessing monster games to start the season and then we start seeing the descent before he ends the season with an injury before midseason.
Price definitely seems worth the risk given his ADP. Just took him in the 10th round last night in a $275. It's PPR so his value is even more mitigated, but if he has even 700/6 in a committee and can be used as a bye-week filler he's easily worth that price.
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Hot Sauce Guy
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My exact thinking when I drafted him in the ~20th of an IDP.
if I see 2-3 good games from him he’s trade bait for a team desperate for RB help.
Weebs210
Footballguy
I have a feeling you won't be stopping by this thread very often once the season starts.
Idk about "monster" games, but I think he starts pretty strong and then hits the wall week 9 or 10. They have an early bye which should help keep him fresh.
Elevencents
Footballguy
100x this. Kid had such a fluid running style. If he was in a big market in his prime he would be talked about a lot more. Alas Houston.
