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Anyone Else Benching Caddy This Week? (1 Viewer)

pricklypete

pricklypete

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By no means am I writing Caddy's season off at this point.

I just think with the back injury if you can look elsewhere you should.

Add in the fact that Gruden completely abandoned the running game, and I have some doubts about this week.

I'm gonna give Chester a chance in place of him.

Anyone else?

 
pricklypete said:
By no means am I writing Caddy's season off at this point.I just think with the back injury if you can look elsewhere you should.Add in the fact that Gruden completely abandoned the running game, and I have some doubts about this week.I'm gonna give Chester a chance in place of him.Anyone else?
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As of today, I'm plugging him in the lineup with confidence. Until he shows up on the injury report, I see no reason to do otherwise.
 
I will need more info on his back before anything.

BUT

I think Gruden "abondoned" the running game more because, he was going up against BAL, and it never got going, and it was also a blowout.

They play ATL this week, I would start Caddy, with some confidence.

I think you are writing him off with comments about "looking elsewhere is you can."

It was one game against one of the best D's in the league.

 
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comfortably numb said:
I will need more info on his back before anything.

BUT

I think Gruden "abondoned" the running game more because, he was going up against BAL, and it never got going, and it was also a blowout.

They play OAK this week, I would start Caddy, with confidence.

I think you are writing him off with comments about "looking elsewhere is you can."

It was one game against one of the best D's in the league.
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I believe Tampa plays Atlanta not Oakland :cool:

 
pricklypete said:
I just think with the back injury if you can look elsewhere you should.
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I don't think his back spasms were due to injury. He has had them before in the past, and they probably flared up from overworking his muscles, and getting hit. It happens sometimes, just like players get cramps in their legs. I don't have him on my team, but I wouldn't be worried about it if he were on my team.
 
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NYGus said:
comfortably numb said:
I will need more info on his back before anything.

BUT

I think Gruden "abondoned" the running game more because, he was going up against BAL, and it never got going, and it was also a blowout.

They play OAK this week, I would start Caddy, with confidence.

I think you are writing him off with comments about "looking elsewhere is you can."

It was one game against one of the best D's in the league.
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I believe Tampa plays Atlanta not Oakland :cool:
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Oh crap your right sorry, had Baltimore on the brain.I would still start him with confidence though....not as much but still confident

 
Does anyone have an update on their hurting OLinemen?

I'm sure that, too, had an effect on the running game.

Like I said, I'm not writing him off or panicking. I just don't think it would be a bad idea to look elsewhere this week.

 
I benched him for Gore last week and I'll be starting Gore as my RB1 this week with Thomas Jones (against DET) over Caddy as my RB2.

The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.

 
Giving serious thought to going with Tatum Bell over Caddy as my number 2 this week. I'd like to see a good game from Tampa before considering Williams a must-start. I expect decent numbers, but Atlanta has demonstrated that they will not be pushed around, whereas KC looks like they can definitely be run on.

 
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups.

But this talk of Caddy being fragile is ridiculous. #1) as far as I know, he isn't even appearing on the injury report. #2) ALL NFL players play hurt. All the time. The difference here is we hear that Caddy has back spasms. But I guarantee that after just one game, plenty of players would tell you they have some pain to deal with. That comes with the territory.

 
jdoggydogg said:
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups. But this talk of Caddy being fragile is ridiculous. #1) as far as I know, he isn't even appearing on the injury report. #2) ALL NFL players play hurt. All the time. The difference here is we hear that Caddy has back spasms. But I guarantee that after just one game, plenty of players would tell you they have some pain to deal with. That comes with the territory.
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I agree. I just think this week there are a lot better options.In the long run I still think Caddy is a top guy.
 
Otis said:
I benched him for Gore last week and I'll be starting Gore as my RB1 this week with Thomas Jones (against DET) over Caddy as my RB2.The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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Aren't John Abraham and Patrick Kerney questionable for the game though? This could have a huge impact on Atlanta's rush D.
 
Otis said:
The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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You may wanat to consider this first. Here are Caddy's numbers vs. Atl last year: carries yards TDGame 1 31 150 1Game 2 19 116 1I know that Atl has beefed up their run D, and they looked good vs. Carolina last week. But I don't think anyone would claim that Deshaun Foster is the same talent category as Cadillac.
 
pricklypete said:
jdoggydogg said:
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups. But this talk of Caddy being fragile is ridiculous. #1) as far as I know, he isn't even appearing on the injury report. #2) ALL NFL players play hurt. All the time. The difference here is we hear that Caddy has back spasms. But I guarantee that after just one game, plenty of players would tell you they have some pain to deal with. That comes with the territory.
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I agree. I just think this week there are a lot better options.In the long run I still think Caddy is a top guy.
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I believe that Caddy will have a good year still - despite his tough schedule. But I need to win games, and I have solid options as a backup.
 
Definately nervous with Caddy but I'm holding out hope that because TAMPA is more familiar with ATL than BAL; Gruden will have them more prepared and Caddy will do better. If they don't get it going this week it'll be..............."talk me off the ledge"..........

 
jdoggydogg said:
Otis said:
The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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You may wanat to consider this first. Here are Caddy's numbers vs. Atl last year: carries yards TDGame 1 31 150 1Game 2 19 116 1I know that Atl has beefed up their run D, and they looked good vs. Carolina last week. But I don't think anyone would claim that Deshaun Foster is the same talent category as Cadillac.
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Trust me I am the first person on this board to tell you that Deshaun Foster is way, way overrated.That said, Foster absolutely scorched that same ATL rushing defense last year. It was in shambles, and everyone took advantage.Still you make an interesting point.
 
I'm benching him this week in my keeper leauge due to health/O-line/matchup concerns but I have the luxury of putting Steven Jackson and Willie Parker in there. He's in for a rough stretch (I don't expect to start him until week 5) but I think Simmis will pull it together a bit and when TB gets healthy and the schedule gets a little less brutal Caddy will have some very nice games.

 
Steelnation said:
Otis said:
I benched him for Gore last week and I'll be starting Gore as my RB1 this week with Thomas Jones (against DET) over Caddy as my RB2.The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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Aren't John Abraham and Patrick Kerney questionable for the game though? This could have a huge impact on Atlanta's rush D.
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Yes, and it would make a big difference.
 
jdoggydogg said:
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups. But this talk of Caddy being fragile is ridiculous. #1) as far as I know, he isn't even appearing on the injury report. #2) ALL NFL players play hurt. All the time. The difference here is we hear that Caddy has back spasms. But I guarantee that after just one game, plenty of players would tell you they have some pain to deal with. That comes with the territory.
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I have the exact same decision as you this week. No way that Gore is sitting but I am trying to decide between Lewis and Caddy. I like the matchup Lewis has against Oak but it is tough not to start your number 1 pick.I will be paying close attention to the back to decide the issue. I think I will go with Caddy if he looks healthy, which I think he does at this point.
 
omally said:
Steelnation said:
Otis said:
I benched him for Gore last week and I'll be starting Gore as my RB1 this week with Thomas Jones (against DET) over Caddy as my RB2.The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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Aren't John Abraham and Patrick Kerney questionable for the game though? This could have a huge impact on Atlanta's rush D.
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Yes, and it would make a big difference.
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If these guys really are out I will play Caddy over TJones, particularly after seeing that the DET defense may actually be for real.
 
I have the same decision. If I bench Caddy, I'll start another WR. It would either be Roy Williams or Troy Williamson. TW looked pretty good on monday night, and ROY is going up against a very tough CHI D. What would you guys do?

 
Redwes25 said:
jdoggydogg said:
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups. But this talk of Caddy being fragile is ridiculous. #1) as far as I know, he isn't even appearing on the injury report. #2) ALL NFL players play hurt. All the time. The difference here is we hear that Caddy has back spasms. But I guarantee that after just one game, plenty of players would tell you they have some pain to deal with. That comes with the territory.
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I have the exact same decision as you this week. No way that Gore is sitting but I am trying to decide between Lewis and Caddy. I like the matchup Lewis has against Oak but it is tough not to start your number 1 pick.I will be paying close attention to the back to decide the issue. I think I will go with Caddy if he looks healthy, which I think he does at this point.
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I think I can win this week's game with or without Caddy. Mostly, it's easy for me to rest Caddy because I love Jamal against the Raiders. I think it's very likely that Oakland will be shut out again, so we are likely to see a TON of carries for Baltimore. LT killed Oakland last Monday, and I think Baltimore will do the same.
 
FWP/Caddy/MBell/BJacobs/MBIII/Jerome Harrison

Funny that I "inherited" Caddy when I took over a Keeper team that was abandoned (12 team league).

He was on my "do not touch" list for re-drafts - considering his ADP and I liked Ronnie a lot better, but since he's a keeper I / *we* (caddy and I) need to find a way to co-exhist and put up some FF #s. If it wasn't for MBell's finger, I'd go there.

The missing 2 guards is what's concerning me the most. Aside from Simms' pathetic performance week 1.

IF Kearney/Abraham are "IN" and the 2 guards are still "OUT", I'll probably go w/ MBell or maybe even Jacobs and pray for 50 and a vulture or 2.

 
I'm not concerned about Caddy's back, but I am concerned about his injured linemen. I hear one may be back this week, the other possibly next. But I would look for options if you have them.

 
I'm just glad this thread wasn't titled "Should I put Caddy in the garage this week?" or "Should Caddy be up on cinderblocks in my front yard this Sunday?" Next person who uses that analogy should be struck by lightning.

Agree with goonsquad, if you're thin you HAVE to start him, but if you have options like above (e.g. J.Lewis vs. OAK, and Gore) then I'd wait a week.

 
I'm probably going to bench him, but my alternatives are DeShaun Foster at MIN or Dominic Rhodes vs. HOU.

I'm not liking Foster because his O-line is a mess--could be new starters at LT, RT, and C this week. I like the Colts' match-up against HOU, but I don't like the RBBC. I still think that I might go with Rhodes, though, because I think 50 yards and a score is do-able.

 
I'm considering moving him and want to see what you fellow Caddy drivers think he might be worth. I won't divulge my options, but would like to hear what you'd "expect" to get in return (RB wise and as close to straight up as you can manage). Basically looking for guys you think have similar "ADP value" with better upside @ this point.

I'm just very concerned about Simms' ability to be enough of a threat passing the ball to give Caddy a shot at a decent season and the O line looks rough. Plus their schedule is less than desireable. And if we get more injury concerns, combined with a few more offensive disasters like last week, he'll be tough to trade for any value.

Maybe I'll break both my ankles jumping off the bandwagon, and call me "overreacting to one week" if you must, but I don't like his situation. Talented guy, but he's no LT dragging a bad team on his (spasaming)back.

 
thecardiackid said:
I'm considering moving him and want to see what you fellow Caddy drivers think he might be worth. I won't divulge my options, but would like to hear what you'd "expect" to get in return (RB wise and as close to straight up as you can manage). Basically looking for guys you think have similar "ADP value" with better upside @ this point.I'm just very concerned about Simms' ability to be enough of a threat passing the ball to give Caddy a shot at a decent season and the O line looks rough. Plus their schedule is less than desireable. And if we get more injury concerns, combined with a few more offensive disasters like last week, he'll be tough to trade for any value.Maybe I'll break both my ankles jumping off the bandwagon, and call me "overreacting to one week" if you must, but I don't like his situation. Talented guy, but he's no LT dragging a bad team on his (spasaming)back.
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I wouldn't take less than a top five WR for Caddy in my Dynasty league.
 
thecardiackid said:
I'm considering moving him and want to see what you fellow Caddy drivers think he might be worth. I won't divulge my options, but would like to hear what you'd "expect" to get in return (RB wise and as close to straight up as you can manage). Basically looking for guys you think have similar "ADP value" with better upside @ this point.I'm just very concerned about Simms' ability to be enough of a threat passing the ball to give Caddy a shot at a decent season and the O line looks rough. Plus their schedule is less than desireable. And if we get more injury concerns, combined with a few more offensive disasters like last week, he'll be tough to trade for any value.Maybe I'll break both my ankles jumping off the bandwagon, and call me "overreacting to one week" if you must, but I don't like his situation. Talented guy, but he's no LT dragging a bad team on his (spasaming)back.
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I have caddy also. TB looked so bad wk 1 up there is still and upside. I don't think Gruden will let this ship sink. I expect, them to get in a groove and for caddy to be a top 10 back. If you have some semi-newbies in your league, they'll likely not want him b/c of his first week results. Owners that have been around awhile will likely look at the game, injury, simms' production, and strength of schedule, and not want to give much up. I think it's better to hold onto him and hope that he turns it around.
 
jdoggydogg said:
I have Jamal Lewis and Frank Gore on my roster, so I may start them over Caddy simply because I like their matchups.
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I have Larry Johnson and Jamal Lewis ready to go for this week - Lewis is spelling Cadillac, but that descision was solely based on matchup, not injury status.
 
jdoggydogg said:
Otis said:
The injury is somewhat of a concern, but of greater concern to me is the ATL run defense that is healthy, back on track, and absolutely stifled the CAR run game last week.
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You may wanat to consider this first. Here are Caddy's numbers vs. Atl last year: carries yards TDGame 1 31 150 1Game 2 19 116 1I know that Atl has beefed up their run D, and they looked good vs. Carolina last week. But I don't think anyone would claim that Deshaun Foster is the same talent category as Cadillac.
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Foster actually did better against them...Game 1: 24/131/1 rushing 3/49/1 receivingGame 2: 18/165/1 rushing 0 receiving
 
I keep flipping between Caddy and Dunn.

Bush is my other starter, and I just can't make up my mind. At this moment, as I type this, Caddy is in.

However by the time you read this, it may have changed (a number of times).

 
kaso said:
I keep flipping between Caddy and Dunn.
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Look at Dunn's numbers against the TB defense since he left and you won't question putting Carnell in your lineup.TB's defense is quick...their weakness is the bruising back...they will out-speed Warrick Dunn.
 
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