Any update on his snap count this past Sunday?The last one is what I'm hoping for this week. I like trends.Those are his snap counts each week? Pretty impressive yield there.I'm just hoping his offensive snaps double again. 8 -> 18 -> 36ish.
Yeah. I also forgot to include percentage which is obviously more important than the actual number.Any update on his snap count this past Sunday?The last one is what I'm hoping for this week. I like trends.Those are his snap counts each week? Pretty impressive yield there.I'm just hoping his offensive snaps double again. 8 -> 18 -> 36ish.
Nice work. Thanks SameSongNDanceYeah. I also forgot to include percentage which is obviously more important than the actual number.Any update on his snap count this past Sunday?The last one is what I'm hoping for this week. I like trends.Those are his snap counts each week? Pretty impressive yield there.I'm just hoping his offensive snaps double again. 8 -> 18 -> 36ish.
Week 1: 8 (11%)
Week 2: 18 (25%)
Week 3: 27 (46%)
He also tied for the team lead with 6 targets last week.
i think the fact that they were behind probably played into it and gave Ellington more snaps, but from a PPR perspective that's a great thing. I also doubt he would be used as a lead blocker too many more times in the future - I'm not sure what was going on there to be honest. The most encouraging thing is that they are finding ways to use him around the formation, giving him value touches, playing to his strengths. His snap counts are steadily increasing and it's clear that the coaching staff really values what he can do. I do think it would probably take a Mendenhall injury this season to make him startable, but even in his limited role right now, you could use him in a pinch at flex or for a bye week. And his involvement may even increase from here. I'm cautiously optimistic that he will be one of the best waiver wire adds of the year by the end of the season. A Sproles type of role isn't out of the question here, even if Mendenhall stays healthy.I'm just curious if the increase in playing time wasn't more a result of being behind the whole game and Ellington's role in the passing situations.
Its curious that Smith got the TD and Ellington was lead blocker. Is Smith more of a threat to take over as primary runner for Mendy keeping Ellington relegated to a situational back?
I've already bought into Ellington and am really hoping he can turn into something more than a RB4 this year.
I've watched a couple of games. Ellington looks like lightning in a bottle. But he's all or nothing. His rush attempts will go something like 2,2,3,25,1. Any Cardinals homers have insight into his pass blocking? Could that be holding him back from more time?Per FBG email:
ARI - Bruce Arians not happy with offense
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians called his offense 'putrid' in their Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Arians is shocked at how long it has taken his team to pick up the offensive playbook. 'I haven't seen it take this long ever,' he said. Arizona has converted just two of 21 third downs in their two victories this year. The issues have been linked to dropped passes, bad throws, poor protection and poorly run routes.
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We could see some shake ups in the Cardinals offense if they don't get things worked out. One move we're hoping for is an increased role for rookie RB Andre Ellington. He makes plays when he's on the field and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
Did not see this on Rotoworld, so this could be flying under the radar. Is it time to get serious and find roster room to stash this guy? Anyone who has seen the games - can you attest that Ellington looks good and Mendy and the other guy don't?
What has Kent Somers reported? The FBG news clip referred to Darren Urban.I think its time to buy.
Kent Somers is a trusted source in AZ reporting so may want to follow him on Twitter.
Arians seems to believe that Ellington can be a three down back. He's clearly a bit undersized (not your prototypical between the tackles runner) but he also doesn't look like a COP back to me either. To me personally, he comes off as a Jamaal Charles type lacking a 2nd gear.Can he be an every down back, a darren sproels, or do we think just a 3rd down kind of guy?
My expectations continue to climb with this guy. I'm no BMI guru, but at 5'9" 199 this guy is thick.Can he be an every down back, a darren sproels, or do we think just a 3rd down kind of guy?
Which is why I'm thinking Ellington is a better 2nd half of the season option. @49ers and vsSea, should put some distance between the Cardinals and their playoff hopes. Further removed from contention the Cards become = probably more opportunity for Ellington.I think he is worth rostering IF you realize it may be several weeks before you have a playable RB (unless you have horrendous bye/injury problems in a PPR league) - Cardinals next four games are VERY tough - Carolina; @49ers; and SEA. Then they get the Falcons at home in Week 8 which would be fine and are on Bye in Week 9.
Picked him up several weeks ago in FBGPC and FFWC leagues and one other redraft league.
Long gone in keeper/dynasty leagues
Careful with this line of thought. With Ellington's style, he could post monster stats against any given opponent. Even with a poor matchup, it only takes one or two plays for you to be priced out of being able to roster him. But if you have more immediate needs, I guess that's the chance you have to take.Had him 2 weeks ago but dropped him for more immediate needs. With the tough run defenses coming up the next 4 weeks, he'll probably be available in a few weeks after others drop him thinking he didn't pan out.
Updates?http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ePa4S3DT9QM
kent somers currently doing a live chat
some ellington talk at about 7 min
and 14:20
http://www.azcentral.com/live/?event=kentmac-livechat-100313
this is the live link
I checked for you and the link is still there.Updates?http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ePa4S3DT9QM
kent somers currently doing a live chat
some ellington talk at about 7 min
and 14:20
http://www.azcentral.com/live/?event=kentmac-livechat-100313
this is the live link
Could be a good money making venture.I should start a blog or website or something.
i'd drop Christine for him in a heartbeat. I think he's a week or two from being the starter. One more dud from Mendy and he's done IMO. He was already put on notice last week and it's not like they have some long time allegance to him.I'm thinking if dropping micheal Christine for Ellington? Smart move?
My Rbs
Spiller
Wilson
Moreno
Bell
Christine
Do I drop any of these guys for Ellington?
I think there is a small allegiance to him being that Arians was his OC in Pittsburgh for a few years, and wanted him in AZ. He did give him a heads up that he needs to do better, and I do think Arians will make a change if Mendenhall doesn't improve. I think it will be hard for any RB to run behind that line, but Mendenhall made some mistakes that veteran RBs shouldn't be making.He was already put on notice last week and it's not like they have some long time allegance to him.
agreed that there is a relationship there but if a guy is fumbling, and running for a couple ypc less and making mental mistakes like running out of bounds when you are trying to kill the clock your rope is going to get shorter and shorter. I think if Ellington goes out again this weekend and again shows a lot more explosion and playmaking ability we may have a changing of the guard. Now I don't think there's necessarily tremendous upside but who knows....always better to have a starter than not. Also, he's a young guy and for keeper/dyno leagues, etc. he may end up carving out a role for himself in the longer term.I think there is a small allegiance to him being that Arians was his OC in Pittsburgh for a few years, and wanted him in AZ. He did give him a heads up that he needs to do better, and I do think Arians will make a change if Mendenhall doesn't improve. I think it will be hard for any RB to run behind that line, but Mendenhall made some mistakes that veteran RBs shouldn't be making.He was already put on notice last week and it's not like they have some long time allegance to him.
Trading Brown and the comments overtly made about Mendy could signal a change in AZ IMO.I think there is a small allegiance to him being that Arians was his OC in Pittsburgh for a few years, and wanted him in AZ. He did give him a heads up that he needs to do better, and I do think Arians will make a change if Mendenhall doesn't improve. I think it will be hard for any RB to run behind that line, but Mendenhall made some mistakes that veteran RBs shouldn't be making.He was already put on notice last week and it's not like they have some long time allegance to him.
If this is a dynasty league, I would not.I'm thinking if dropping micheal Christine for Ellington? Smart move?
My Rbs
Spiller
Wilson
Moreno
Bell
Christine
Do I drop any of these guys for Ellington?
That's close. I wouldn't do it but it's very close.Yes it's a keeper league. That's why I'm having a such a hard time deciding, if it was just this year then Christine wouldn't even be on my team but its a 4 year keeper league. I realllllly want Ellington. What I was thinking was IR spiller because he was questionable so I get to pick up a RB the RB I was gonna pick up was A.Brown and then when the week was over I was gonna IR brown and take Spiller off IR. I might just say forget about Brown and pick up Ellington and maybe by next week have a better idea on Ellington? Possibly drop Bell.
I dropped Christine for Ellington in a keep 5 league earlier this year.Yes it's a keeper league. That's why I'm having a such a hard time deciding, if it was just this year then Christine wouldn't even be on my team but its a 4 year keeper league. I realllllly want Ellington. What I was thinking was IR spiller because he was questionable so I get to pick up a RB the RB I was gonna pick up was A.Brown and then when the week was over I was gonna IR brown and take Spiller off IR. I might just say forget about Brown and pick up Ellington and maybe by next week have a better idea on Ellington? Possibly drop Bell.