anyone sit Ronnie v Pitt? for whom? (1 Viewer)

[SOONERS]

Not trying to make this an AC question but does anyone have the guts to sit Ronnie Brown v.Steelers? I think w/Cpep he will be more solid than many think.

BTW if I sat Ronnie it would be for Droughns (v.NO) I also have TJones & Fast Willie, but I don't think I would have the guts to do that. I'm playing RB instead, but is there really anyone out there sitting a 1st rd pick like him in week 1? What a tough decision for some, not me I think RB gets alot of carries.

I'm sure there are several Portis owners in the same boat but that is due to injury. Are there any others sitting their top back due to matchups/depth?

Thoughts?

 

[Team Smokin']

Gotta go Ronnie.....a #1 pick in the first round is play your studs. Get used to it, Ronnie is a stud. He may not be a household name yet, but by week #7 he will be.

 

[phrozen]

Not trying to make this an AC question but does anyone have the guts to sit Ronnie Brown v.Steelers? I think w/Cpep he will be more solid than many think.

BTW if I sat Ronnie it would be for Droughns (v.NO) I also have TJones & Fast Willie, but I don't think I would have the guts to do that. I'm playing RB instead, but is there really anyone out there sitting a 1st rd pick like him in week 1? What a tough decision for some, not me I think RB gets alot of carries.

I'm sure there are several Portis owners in the same boat but that is due to injury. Are there any others sitting their top back due to matchups/depth?

Thoughts?

You never sit your studs. Unless Brown is your RB3 you start him.

 

[jerseydevil20]

Not trying to make this an AC question but does anyone have the guts to sit Ronnie Brown v.Steelers? I think w/Cpep he will be more solid than many think.

BTW if I sat Ronnie it would be for Droughns (v.NO) I also have TJones & Fast Willie, but I don't think I would have the guts to do that. I'm playing RB instead, but is there really anyone out there sitting a 1st rd pick like him in week 1? What a tough decision for some, not me I think RB gets alot of carries.

I'm sure there are several Portis owners in the same boat but that is due to injury. Are there any others sitting their top back due to matchups/depth?

Thoughts?

You never sit your studs. Unless Brown is your RB3 you start him.

I agree with the "never sit your stud" mentality, but there are some nice matchups this week. With Maroney *probably* (possibly?) out this week and Buffalo in town Dillon is looking like a decent play. Foster vs. Atl is also nice. My only question is whether or not Brown is a true "stud". There's not a lot of evidence yet to come to this conclusion.

This thread is probably getting moved...

 

[hook014]

As Faulk says;

Special players make special plays on special days.

Ronnie Brown knows how important this game is. Coming out against the champs.

saban has had months to game plan this game. Everything is geared towards this game..

I was gonna just say start your studs. But if you are gonna second guess your first pick in game 1 you're gonna need therapy by week 6.

Relax. It's a rare event when your #1 pick loses the game for you.

Chances are the goofball you drafted in rd 6 will do you in.

 

[agent 86]

One would hope that it's in the game plan to give Brown 20 touches whether they're running or receiving. With Batch at the helm Miami's D should keep it close enough for them to not abandon the game plan. At least not right away. I wouldn't expect Brown to win too many games for owners this week, but he should turn in a serviceable effort which could keep his teams respectable.

Start Brown, take what he gives you, and hope your other RB has a better match-up.

 

[ace_spaid]

i am also starting brown and really have no worries. without BIG BEN the DOLPHINS will get up early and NICK SABEN will pound the rock repeatedly. not to mention if RONNIE blows up against PIT D then you know he is the real deal. i look for him to FINISH as the #4 RB behind LJ, LT and Alexander.

 

[scratcher]

I was just debating today on sitting Ronnie for Dillon for the same reasons listed above. But after reading this thread, I'm rethinking that.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

If you have Brown at all, it means you used a 1st rounder on him and think he's a stud.

IF YOU think he's a stud, you have to start him, even against the champs.

 

[ace_spaid]

If you have Brown at all, it means you used a 1st rounder on him and think he's a stud. IF YOU think he's a stud, you have to start him, even against the champs.

i actually had a great strategy in my 6 team league and took S. SMITH with my 1st pick #6 overall and then TO at #7 overall and actually got Ronnie in the 3rd round 18th overall and Willis McGahee 19th overall.

 

[Sinrman]

In a few leagues I have Brown, I'm starting him. A few others, I'm benching him in favor of someone I like a bit better, such as Reuben Droughns and his matchup...

 

[tmc94]

If you have Brown at all, it means you used a 1st rounder on him and think he's a stud. IF YOU think he's a stud, you have to start him, even against the champs.

Not everyone plays in a traditional league where you had to take him in the first round (and depending on league and league size, he wasn't necessarily a first round pick for everyone either). In my dynasty league, I have several options and I'm sitting him in favor of Thomas Jones.

 

[Shermanator]

I am actually benching my 1st and 2nd rd picks. LOL, it sounds rediculous, but it's true.

Drafted Portis #1.12, Brown 2.01.

Starting Droughns and Foster in lieu.

Im gonna be doing alot of

 

[JMJ]

I'm benching Ronnie also in favor of:

Droughns vs. NO

Foster vs. ATL

 

[Chaka]

Not trying to make this an AC question but...

You're not trying very hard.

...does anyone have the guts to sit Ronnie Brown v.Steelers? I think w/Cpep he will be more solid than many think.

BTW if I sat Ronnie it would be for Droughns (v.NO) I also have TJones & Fast Willie, but I don't think I would have the guts to do that. I'm playing RB instead, but is there really anyone out there sitting a 1st rd pick like him in week 1? What a tough decision for some, not me I think RB gets alot of carries.

I'm sure there are several Portis owners in the same boat but that is due to injury. Are there any others sitting their top back due to matchups/depth?

Thoughts?

Start Brown and don't look back.

 

[Stashy]

i am also starting brown and really have no worries. without BIG BEN the DOLPHINS will get up early and NICK SABEN will pound the rock repeatedly. not to mention if RONNIE blows up against PIT D then you know he is the real deal. i look for him to FINISH as the #4 RB behind LJ, LT and Alexander.

The Defense knows it needs a special performance. I wouldn't touch Ronnie Brown in this game.

 

[blenderfrog]

In a few leagues I have Brown, I'm starting him. A few others, I'm benching him in favor of someone I like a bit better, such as Reuben Droughns and his matchup...

I'm pondering the RBrown/Droughns decision too, maybe I should ask Joe...

 

[Arm Chair Express]

Not trying to make this an AC question but does anyone have the guts to sit Ronnie Brown v.Steelers? I think w/Cpep he will be more solid than many think.

BTW if I sat Ronnie it would be for Droughns (v.NO) I also have TJones & Fast Willie, but I don't think I would have the guts to do that. I'm playing RB instead, but is there really anyone out there sitting a 1st rd pick like him in week 1? What a tough decision for some, not me I think RB gets alot of carries.

I'm sure there are several Portis owners in the same boat but that is due to injury. Are there any others sitting their top back due to matchups/depth?

Thoughts?

You never sit your studs. Unless Brown is your RB3 you start him.

If he was your #3 rb, would you start TO over him as a flex player?

 

[sjdogs]

i am considering sitting ronnie who I took 4th overall and I know will have a huge season, but tonights match up is tough.

I can play k jones or chester taylor in ronnies place and am struggling with this week only.

Pitt D is real tough vs the run

 

[Bad Mojo]

I would sit Brown for Thomas Jones this week.

 

[Ham Wallet]

I'm starting Ronnie Brown and Willie Parker tonight!

Talk about starting the season with a bang!!!

 

[Prof. Chaos]

thinking about Droughns and Lundi over Brown and FWP.

 

[Ham Wallet]

thinking about Droughns and Lundi over Brown and FWP.

Are you nuts??Start your studs!!

 

[Illmatic]

If you have Brown at all, it means you used a 1st rounder on him and think he's a stud. IF YOU think he's a stud, you have to start him, even against the champs.

i actually had a great strategy in my 6 team league and took S. SMITH with my 1st pick #6 overall and then TO at #7 overall and actually got Ronnie in the 3rd round 18th overall and Willis McGahee 19th overall.

You're in a 6 person league? I have never even heard they existed.

 

[RedRaiders]

If you have Brown at all, it means you used a 1st rounder on him and think he's a stud. IF YOU think he's a stud, you have to start him, even against the champs.

i actually had a great strategy in my 6 team league and took S. SMITH with my 1st pick #6 overall and then TO at #7 overall and actually got Ronnie in the 3rd round 18th overall and Willis McGahee 19th overall.

You're in a 6 person league? I have never even heard they existed.

"great" strategy is certainly up for debate though.

 

[JR Ewing]

I say start him without fear (unless you're one of the guys who has Ruben v NO as a RB#3). I can remember watching a certain Detroit QB throw 5-6 picks one game. While we may see a different Charlie Batch playing for the Steelers, I think the chances are good he gives Miami's offense a short field at least a couple times. In fact, I'm benching PIT defense this week in favor of BAL.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Hey Guys,

This is always a tough one.

#1. Do what you YOU feel best with. This your team and not mine. And not the Shark Pool's.

#2. You can sometimes outthink yourself. Start your studs is a valid angle. Big players come up big in big situations.

#3. The earlier in the season, the tougher it is to play matchups as you just dont have the track record of the defense to go on.

With all that being said, I'm very leery of Brown here.

We rate him as a "tough" matchup in the detailed Rushing matchups this week.

We have him pushed down to the #14 RB. The Steelers have a lot going for them.

The crowd is always a factor but I can't imagine the crowd ever being more of a factor than it will tonight. Bettis is honored. The SB flag is raised (joining all the other SB flags) and it's a night game with great weather on prime time to open the season. That is the perfect storm for the crowd going insane.

Add to it the fact Roethlisberger is out and every defensive guy is taking it on himself to carry some of the QBs burden.

And last thing even if all of that were wiped out, the defense is just excellent.

So yeah, I can see dropping down Brown. I just talked to a buddy of mine this morning and I told him I'd start Westbrook against the Texans over Brown.

Should you do that? I dunno. But that's what I'd do.

I'm so glad the season is here.

J

 

[Sheriff66]

I'm thinking about sitting Brown tonight and starting McGahee....

 

[Steelers4Life]

I'm benching Ronnie also in favor ofroughns vs. NOFoster vs. ATL

I would do the same thing given those options.I'm starting Brown in the only league I have him, but I'm not expecting much. It won't be the first time the Steelers hold a very good RB down.

 

[poopdawg]

I was in the same boat as well. I was going to sit Brown in favor of the Party Starter against New Orleans, but as much as it pains me to watch him tonight, I gotta go with Brown.

 

[gadkins]

I remember this same situation a few years ago. I had a RB Fred Taylor going againt the best run D in the league the Pittsburgh Steelers. I start my stud and he went for 200 + yards and 3td's. Plus it's a prime time game.

 

[Village Idiot]

thinking about Droughns and Lundi over Brown and FWP.

I'm playing FWP over Lundi with no doubt in my mind. Kubiak is a Skeletor disciple and I'll wait to see how the Houston RB situation sorts out before even thinkiung of starting Lundi.Droughns over Brown may be

 

[Angry Beavers]

have both FWp and Brown - thinking of starting Dillon over one of them

 

[T-BONE]

Hey Guys,This is always a tough one. #1. Do what you YOU feel best with. This your team and not mine. And not the Shark Pool's.#2. You can sometimes outthink yourself. Start your studs is a valid angle. Big players come up big in big situations.#3. The earlier in the season, the tougher it is to play matchups as you just dont have the track record of the defense to go on.With all that being said, I'm very leery of Brown here.We rate him as a "tough" matchup in the detailed Rushing matchups this week.We have him pushed down to the #14 RB. The Steelers have a lot going for them.The crowd is always a factor but I can't imagine the crowd ever being more of a factor than it will tonight. Bettis is honored. The SB flag is raised (joining all the other SB flags) and it's a night game with great weather on prime time to open the season. That is the perfect storm for the crowd going insane.Add to it the fact Roethlisberger is out and every defensive guy is taking it on himself to carry some of the QBs burden. And last thing even if all of that were wiped out, the defense is just excellent.So yeah, I can see dropping down Brown. I just talked to a buddy of mine this morning and I told him I'd start Westbrook against the Texans over Brown. Should you do that? I dunno. But that's what I'd do. I'm so glad the season is here.J

I may bench Brown in favor of Thomas Jones.My biggest concern is that I have Chambers too. So thats two important palyers with a tough matchup! IMO playing TJ I can diminish the risk... On the other hand, there's the risk of TJ and Benson share carries.I love ff

 

[Chaka]

thinking about Droughns and Lundi over Brown and FWP.

That's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for them.

 

[The Swarm]

I'm benching Brown in one league for Thomas Jones. Benching him in another for Willis McGahee.

Not sitting Chris Chambers, though. That's just silly.

 

[einstein2u]

FWP...over ronnie brown......

 

[tommyGunZ]

2 TDs for Ronnie Brown tonight - don't even THINK of sitting him.

 

[T-BONE]

I'm benching Brown in one league for Thomas Jones. Benching him in another for Willis McGahee. Not sitting Chris Chambers, though. That's just silly.

Same page here! It's too damn risk to start Brown AND Chambers against PIT at home.Later we will see if it was the right call...

 

[Aaronstory]

My opponent is benching Brown in favor of T. Jones.

And I am happy.

 

[RedRaiders]

2 TDs for Ronnie Brown tonight - don't even THINK of sitting him.

Sonuva

 

[Funkley]

2 TDs for Ronnie Brown tonight - don't even THINK of sitting him.

Sonuva

Yup. Willie Parker it is. Thanks Gunz.

 

[RC94]

I am thinking of benching him in favor of Jordan. SJax is my other starting RB.

 

[Steelers4Life]

I'm benching Brown in one league for Thomas Jones. Benching him in another for Willis McGahee. Not sitting Chris Chambers, though. That's just silly.

He's being covered by Ike Taylor, who has him by 2 inches. Taylor's a very, very good CB.Taylor held Chad Johnson to 3 catches and 40 or 50 yards before a long pass in garbage time in their first meeting last year, and he held CJ to 5 catches and 54 yards in the shootout in their second meeting.If I were you, I wouldn't assume a big game from Chambers. He might, but he'll really have to earn it.

 

[SOONERS]

Thanks for the great posts.

I think Joe hits the nail on the head b/c we don't have any track record to go by this year so far.

I have RB, FWP going tonite also. TJones is my flex. I do have Droughns but I just can't put him in for Ronnie rt. now even though it is tempting v. Saints. I just don't see Cleve. line being very good, we'll see.

I think Ronnie plays well tonite also like most. Should be a great game, can't wait.

 

[jplvr]

2 TDs for Ronnie Brown tonight - don't even THINK of sitting him.

Trade Ronnie Brown in all leagues, stat!!!

 

[Britney Spears]

2 TDs for Ronnie Brown tonight - don't even THINK of sitting him.

Ok Gore it is.

 

[dvermast]

I am sitting Ronnie this week in favour of Droughns. I have Rudi as my number 1 and feel that Droughns is a better start vs. a much weaker D. I also have Foster who ran for over 260 against the falcons last year, but I feel thats a stretch. I may be making the wrong decision but, hey such is FF life.

 

[Britney Spears]

Joe B you are giving me an ulcer.

I see you and Dodds have Gore with a few more points than Ronnie. I have both and need to start one at RB2.

I can't decide here. This is gonna go down to the wire tonight.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Charlie Batch turnovers = short fields for the Phins tonight.

Start Ronnie Brown with CONFIDENCE!