Am I The Only Person Who Thinks Ahman Green Could Have A Good Year? (1 Viewer)

[RalphMouth]

No, he won't be a top 10 back but why not 10-15??

Kubiak loves to run the football from his Denver days as offensive coordinator. The Houston O-line is actually not all that bad at run blocking and after

Johnson it's debatable who's going to get the second most catches. Daniels?? maybe Green as he will get plenty of catches out of the backfiled when Schaub is in

trouble and looking for his safety valve.

1100 yds rushing 7 TD's

310 receiving 2 TD's

looks possible to me -

 

[mlball77]

I think what you've laid out makes sense and is very doable for Green. I actually think he is a solid value pick this year in most leagues.

 

[chris1969]

shhhhhhhhhh!

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Texan Homer here:

all i will say is dude is in fantastic shape. and has alot to prove.

-shark move seeing that most can get him as there rb3/4.

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

No

 

[Markus P Dub]

I hope so. I picked him up as well. I heard he still has his quickness and if he can stay away from nagging injuries he should be a good #2. He just turned 30 and having sat on the bench for a couple of years w/ the Seahawks he still should have some legs. There really isn't anyone behind him to push him and he's a proven 3 down back.

 

[Banger]

he'll be a great #3.

 

[Jason Wood]

I think those numbers are possible for Green. But I also know that there's not a lot of history supporting a back of Green's age and injury history changing teams and being that productive, particularly given the woeful state of that Texans line.

 

[FFdork]

I like him if the value is right. For whatever reason, he has been going higher than I would have expected in my mock drafts. I'm a VBD guy, and he hasn't made sense for me to pick in any mock I've done yet.

 

[Atticus]

I just got Green at 5.03 in a 12 team ppr as my RB2. I thought that was value, but I think in ppr he has more value. I hope he can stay healthy, but just in case I grabbed Norwood in the 6th and Deangelo Williams in the 7th for some insurance.

 

[softball]

Green's value IMO is who you have him with. If you are at the Top of a draft and he is your #2, you probably have some strong WRs attached to your Top RB.

Then Green makes you look good.

I little lower and you are saying" "I like my RBs, and IF Green can do well I have a great team"

 

[tombonneau]

Green's value IMO is who you have him with. If you are at the Top of a draft and he is your #2, you probably have some strong WRs attached to your Top RB.Then Green makes you look good.I little lower and you are saying" "I like my RBs, and IF Green can do well I have a great team"

You just described my team. Don't want to to turn this into a "hey look at my roster" thing, so let's just say i was picking 13 om a 14 teamer 1rb 2wr 1 flex league and went RB-WR-WR-WR.As my pick came up at 5.13 I knew I had to go RB even though I was gonna only start one and go 3-wide with my WRs.Green was literally the only starting back still left. I stuck his name on the board with complete disdain.HOWEVER, after doing my research after the fact, I've convinced myself this is not all that bad of a pick, esp. since he's just gonna be a backup flex player.If he can stay healthy and net a majority of the carries, he should put up solid RB2 numbers given Kubiak's dedication to the ground game.I know as Woods says, a RB his age switching teams isn't ideal, but I think he could have just one more year in him, same as Martin & Dillon did a few years ago.

 

[rundave]

I had him last year and he was great most of the year but him and Chester Taylor didn't do jack during the playoffs. If he can stay healthy, he could be a steal. I think there was some talk about Dayne being the goal line back as well. I wouldn't want to rely on him in the playoffs, but he could be drafted and used early then traded.

 

[jagerbomb]

I just got Green at 5.03 in a 12 team ppr as my RB2. I thought that was value, but I think in ppr he has more value. I hope he can stay healthy, but just in case I grabbed Norwood in the 6th and Deangelo Williams in the 7th for some insurance.

I'm in a 0.5 ppr, auction league. I'm targeting him as a back up / bye week guy, I think he will provide a consistent fill in for byes and I'm not as concerned about his FF playoff numbers. Can anyone comment on whether the Texan's offense will provide Green with a lot of receiving opportunities? FBG has him as the #8 RB for receptions. On a per game basis, his projected receptions are about the same (slightly less) as his last 3 years in Green Bay.

 

[Lord Lucan]

I think those numbers are possible for Green. But I also know that there's not a lot of history supporting a back of Green's age and injury history changing teams and being that productive, particularly given the woeful state of that Texans line.

I didn't see many Texans games last year. But Houston's featured back (Dayne or Taylor) ran for at least 87 yards in each of their last five games last year. I got the impression pass blocking, rather than run blocking, was their problem?

 

[John Mamula]

i just took green at 4.09 in a 12 team PPR league.

solid value there, imo. nothing sexy, but will be a nice #2.

 

[Stewy]

No, he won't be a top 10 back but why not 10-15??Kubiak loves to run the football from his Denver days as offensive coordinator. The Houston O-line is actually not all that bad at run blocking and afterJohnson it's debatable who's going to get the second most catches. Daniels?? maybe Green as he will get plenty of catches out of the backfiled when Schaub is in trouble and looking for his safety valve.1100 yds rushing 7 TD's310 receiving 2 TD's looks possible to me -

I like Green this season too, but one thing you have to remember is that it isn't David Carr behind center anymore. Schaub has the ability to step up into the pocket and throw down the middle of the field when feeling pressure, as opposed to Carr who would (1) run, (2) dump to the RB, or (3) curl up into the fetal position. The Texans line should suffice and, depending on Pitts' and especially Spencer's return, could actually be good. So, while I think Green will be a good RB this year, I think Owen Daniels is the real shark pick.

 

[Stewy]

I think those numbers are possible for Green. But I also know that there's not a lot of history supporting a back of Green's age and injury history changing teams and being that productive, particularly given the woeful state of that Texans line.

I didn't see many Texans games last year. But Houston's featured back (Dayne or Taylor) ran for at least 87 yards in each of their last five games last year. I got the impression pass blocking, rather than run blocking, was their problem?

The line was in taters by the end of the season with the starting LT, C, and RT on IR. The main reason you saw the running game improve is FB Vonta Leach.

 

[Franknbeans]

I don't see it. Dayne will get the goal line love.

 

[Stewy]

I don't see it. Dayne will get the goal line love.

Not if he keeps running into the pile instead of over or around it like he has done his whole career, including the 3 chances in a row against the Bears in the first preseason game. I think the whole Dayne for short yardage thing is to keep the hits on Green to a minimum, but don't expect it to last longer than a couple of weeks when Dayne either injures himself or proves he's incapable.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

looking heavily at green at 4.03 in a 12 man PPR league after going Rb/WR/WR first 3 rounds

 

[Sweat Hog]

I think those numbers are possible for Green. But I also know that there's not a lot of history supporting a back of Green's age and injury history changing teams and being that productive, particularly given the woeful state of that Texans line.

I didn't see many Texans games last year. But Houston's featured back (Dayne or Taylor) ran for at least 87 yards in each of their last five games last year. I got the impression pass blocking, rather than run blocking, was their problem?

You are correct.Texans line sucks at pass blocking but not bad run blocking. Many have overlooked this.

 

[Boulder Toads]

Preseason coach-speak, I know, but Kubiak stated on the air here in Houston a few days ago that he wanted to get Green 25 touches a week. As someone who picked Green up in the later half of the 6th round, I'm optimistic that he'll make a solid RB3 with the upside of being a serviceable RB2.

 

[Keepers]

Dom Davis had some good years in Houston, could see Green have about the same, especially when it some to all purpose yards as they are both good receivers out of the backfield. All depends on health, his is 30 and has been dinged up a bit over the last few years so he is a little risky.

 

[rascal]

I'd take easily as a #3 RB, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with him as my #2 RB. If he is I would want some very good players at other positions to compensate.

 

[The Ref]

The best PPR RB3 in the NFL.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

was the Packers OLine any good? im seriously asking for comparison sake..

in my PPR league last year he finished as RB13 ahead of many guys being drafted ahead of him including McGahee, Edge, R Brown. not sure why anyone would see 10-15 as a stretch.

if anything his value is generated by the FF's desire to be the one to draft the next big thing based on potential instead of a proven track record.

great chance he'll be my 2 this year and if you get him as your 3 then you should be money..

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

I like him this year. I have him as my 2/3 with LJ and ADP in a PPR league.

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

I was happy to get him in an 18 team as a backup to LT2 or flex starter. Don't need him to be all world, just a solid player and with his receiving skills it should help ensure that he should get consistent yardage. I don't buy the Dayne as the goalline back theory. When has Dayne ever demonstrated a nose for the endzone? NY always talked about making him a GL back until they discovered he wasn't good at it and Tiki was far better. Jacobs came in shortly after he left and he also showed far better abilities there and stole GL carries from Tiki. The guy may be built like a bowling ball but he isn't throwing strikes.