Blount's reaction if the Bucs take Richardson (1 Viewer)

[duaneok66]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/18274066/legarrette-blount-on-trent-richardson-i-would-not-like-that-pick

He would definitely be unhappy?

Hey Blount, if they take him, then that should tell you something . . .

 

[PewterFan]

Goal-line back? Has the author of this article ever seen him play? He's big, yes, but is unreliable in short yardage situations. He can't catch. Can't block well. He's good for a Sports Center highlight or two, but that's about it.

 

[finito]

I could see him punching someone if they take Richardson.

 

[Casting Couch]

There is no bigger fantasy football SELL right now than LaGarrette Blount.

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[ImTheScientist]

In a fight I take Blount every day.

 

[duaneok66]

There is no bigger fantasy football SELL right now than LaGarrette Blount.

S - E - L - L

who would buy him?

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

My reaction -- who.gives a f what blount thinks. he's lucky any nfl team even gave him a chance.

theire are a few blount nuthuggers on the board here. (this topic was brought up this offsetason - when i get a chance ill find it)

blount is a sell whether they get Richardson or not imo (which i don't think they will have the chance). he's a one dimensional lendale white with an ounce of motivation.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

There is no bigger fantasy football SELL right now than LaGarrette Blount.

S - E - L - L

who would buy him?

I would, when Cleveland drafts Trich...Blounts value will go up.He averaged 5 YPC two years ago and rushed for 1000 yards.

Last year, when everything went wrong in TB, he averaged 4.2 YPC. Mark Ingram averaged 3.9 with the best Guard combo in the NFL.

TB has more receiving options to keep defenses honest, brought in one of the best Guards in the NFL, and Freeman can't be as bad as he was last year.

 

[duaneok66]

TB will draft a back in the top three rounds - Blount is one dimensional.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

TB will draft a back in the top three rounds - Blount is one dimensional.

That doesn't mean he doesn't hold value. Is Michael Turner useless because he doesn't catch 40 passes a year?

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.

by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Did I say he's the perfect prospect? No. You guys are acting like he's the black plague or something. Every player in the NFL is valuable in FF to a point. Pass protection means nothing to me in FF and anyone thinking he's catching 40 receptions a year has another thing coming.However, he was 19th last year in YPC with RBs over 150 carries...during a horrible season in TB(trailed in most games early) He is #1 in rushing yards from his rookie class...beating Ryan Mathews. To me a player that has produced and is only 25 holds some value.

 

[duaneok66]

TB will draft a back in the top three rounds - Blount is one dimensional.

That doesn't mean he doesn't hold value. Is Michael Turner useless because he doesn't catch 40 passes a year?

my bad - let me elaborate - he isn't even that good at his one dimension.

 

[duaneok66]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.

by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Did I say he's the perfect prospect? No. You guys are acting like he's the black plague or something. Every player in the NFL is valuable in FF to a point. Pass protection means nothing to me in FF and anyone thinking he's catching 40 receptions a year has another thing coming.However, he was 19th last year in YPC with RBs over 150 carries...during a horrible season in TB(trailed in most games early) He is #1 in rushing yards from his rookie class...beating Ryan Mathews. To me a player that has produced and is only 25 holds some value.

pass protection is a factor in FF - but obviously it's your choice to disregard it.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Blount is certainly one-dimensional, and he can be upgraded if the Bucs go after T. Richardson in a big way. But he's getting too much hate. PFF rated him the 6th most elusive RB of 2011. My link

He's excellent at breaking tackles in space and it was a big part of his ypc success in 2010. Last year, the Bucs were a trainwreck. Part of that is Blount's motivation, which was awful. He was one of many who quit on Raheem Morris.

I think it's still early to toss dirt on Blount's career or FF prospects in Tampa. No telling how he takes to the new coaching staff, and remember that he was one of only 3 players who personally reached out to new head coach Greg Schiano on the day of his introduction presser.

The Bucs need upgrades on defense badly. I think Morris Claiborne is still in play here, and it may just be that Richardson is gone before the Bucs pick. Watch what the beat writers like Rick Stroud have to say before you write Blount off.

 

[Sabertooth]

KTFO in practice.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.

by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Did I say he's the perfect prospect? No. You guys are acting like he's the black plague or something. Every player in the NFL is valuable in FF to a point. Pass protection means nothing to me in FF and anyone thinking he's catching 40 receptions a year has another thing coming.However, he was 19th last year in YPC with RBs over 150 carries...during a horrible season in TB(trailed in most games early) He is #1 in rushing yards from his rookie class...beating Ryan Mathews. To me a player that has produced and is only 25 holds some value.

pass protection is a factor in FF - but obviously it's your choice to disregard it.

How many points do u get for Pass Protection? I thought Blount was a 2 down RB

 

[duaneok66]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.

by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Did I say he's the perfect prospect? No. You guys are acting like he's the black plague or something. Every player in the NFL is valuable in FF to a point. Pass protection means nothing to me in FF and anyone thinking he's catching 40 receptions a year has another thing coming.However, he was 19th last year in YPC with RBs over 150 carries...during a horrible season in TB(trailed in most games early) He is #1 in rushing yards from his rookie class...beating Ryan Mathews. To me a player that has produced and is only 25 holds some value.

pass protection is a factor in FF - but obviously it's your choice to disregard it.

How many points do u get for Pass Protection? I thought Blount was a 2 down RB

are you serious with this??

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.

by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Did I say he's the perfect prospect? No. You guys are acting like he's the black plague or something. Every player in the NFL is valuable in FF to a point. Pass protection means nothing to me in FF and anyone thinking he's catching 40 receptions a year has another thing coming.However, he was 19th last year in YPC with RBs over 150 carries...during a horrible season in TB(trailed in most games early) He is #1 in rushing yards from his rookie class...beating Ryan Mathews. To me a player that has produced and is only 25 holds some value.

pass protection is a factor in FF - but obviously it's your choice to disregard it.

How many points do u get for Pass Protection? I thought Blount was a 2 down RB

are you serious with this??

You thought a 240 pound RB was a 3rd down back...i'm sorry.

 

[Scooby1974]

Blount is certainly one-dimensional, and he can be upgraded if the Bucs go after T. Richardson in a big way. But he's getting too much hate. PFF rated him the 6th most elusive RB of 2011. My link

He's excellent at breaking tackles in space and it was a big part of his ypc success in 2010. Last year, the Bucs were a trainwreck. Part of that is Blount's motivation, which was awful. He was one of many who quit on Raheem Morris.

I think it's still early to toss dirt on Blount's career or FF prospects in Tampa. No telling how he takes to the new coaching staff, and remember that he was one of only 3 players who personally reached out to new head coach Greg Schiano on the day of his introduction presser.

The Bucs need upgrades on defense badly. I think Morris Claiborne is still in play here, and it may just be that Richardson is gone before the Bucs pick. Watch what the beat writers like Rick Stroud have to say before you write Blount off.

 

[runner06]

Pass Protection is important to FF in the sense that if a RB can't pass protect then it will limit how much he is on the field. If Blount is only on the field on 1st and 2nd downs then he won't be scoring any points for you whenever his team is on 3rd down. That will limit how many fantasy points he gets. Also, his pass protection ineptitude is one reason why he may get replaced. It's also a big reason why somebody such as Donald Brown played very little his first two seasons in the league. So yes, pass protection is a factor in FF even though you don't get any points for it.

 

[MAC_32]

I only hope his reaction is as good as Keyshawn's when Dwayne Jarrett was drafted.

 

[Scooby1974]

Turner isn't a fumbler, totally inept at pass pro and terrible at the goallline.by all means, keep/go after blount ....someone's gotta own him.

Blount's fumbling can be much improved. He is a huge, young RB that thinks (or thought) that fighting for every last yard is the way to go. He needs to wise up, hold onto the ball, and hit the ground before being gang tackled and having the ball ripped from him. Last year TB was horrid. The passing game was no threat, offensive line was terrible, and the box was stacked to stop Blount. Last year was a wasted year in my eyes. Now if Blount goes out there and doesn't improve then I will be more critical of him...but the jury is still out for me. I hope the Blount owner leans more toward your thoughts than mine because I'd still be a bit surprised if Tampa goes with Richardson even if they get the chance.

 

[Riversco]

Probably something like this.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Pass Protection is important to FF in the sense that if a RB can't pass protect then it will limit how much he is on the field. If Blount is only on the field on 1st and 2nd downs then he won't be scoring any points for you whenever his team is on 3rd down. That will limit how many fantasy points he gets. Also, his pass protection ineptitude is one reason why he may get replaced. It's also a big reason why somebody such as Donald Brown played very little his first two seasons in the league. So yes, pass protection is a factor in FF even though you don't get any points for it.

I was being facetious to Duane, who seemed to not cave at all that Blount has SOME value.I know pass protection affects Blount's FF potential. However, can he improve in pass protection? Yes. He increased his reception total by 3 times from his rookie season to last year. He increased his targets by over 4 times...it seems that he must be improving. Regardless of pass protection, he's averaged over 200 touches the last two seasons...it can't be that much of a hindrance.

 

[footballnerd]

Pass Protection is important to FF in the sense that if a RB can't pass protect then it will limit how much he is on the field. If Blount is only on the field on 1st and 2nd downs then he won't be scoring any points for you whenever his team is on 3rd down. That will limit how many fantasy points he gets. Also, his pass protection ineptitude is one reason why he may get replaced. It's also a big reason why somebody such as Donald Brown played very little his first two seasons in the league. So yes, pass protection is a factor in FF even though you don't get any points for it.

its not even 1st and 2nd down, that f***er sits entire halves with that struggling defense and offense. blount and the team as a whole needs some serious improvement before we can even sniff potential from this guy. might do blount good to get replaced and traded to a better team.

 

[Scooby1974]

Pass Protection is important to FF in the sense that if a RB can't pass protect then it will limit how much he is on the field. If Blount is only on the field on 1st and 2nd downs then he won't be scoring any points for you whenever his team is on 3rd down. That will limit how many fantasy points he gets. Also, his pass protection ineptitude is one reason why he may get replaced. It's also a big reason why somebody such as Donald Brown played very little his first two seasons in the league. So yes, pass protection is a factor in FF even though you don't get any points for it.

its not even 1st and 2nd down, that f***er sits entire halves with that struggling defense and offense. blount and the team as a whole needs some serious improvement before we can even sniff potential from this guy. might do blount good to get replaced and traded to a better team.

Agreed. In year one he out rushed every other rookie RB in the league w/o going to training camp with TB, and looked real good doing it. Last year, the entire team MORE than underwhelmes and the Head Coach loses control of the asylum. I really don't see TB drafting Richardson given the MASSIVE HOLES they have on Defense. Blount was more than adequate as a rookie playing on first and second downs, plus he has worked extensively on his catching out of the backfield and it has shown in his targets. The other day Blount's head coach made a comment about LeGarret's need to hold onto the ball. Something inside me says that he doesn't bother to stir that bees nest if Blount is going to be an afterthought at RB (see drafting of Richardson). I read that more as a challenge to a young man that he NEEDS to step it up and improve because they are going to ride that horse. It would surprise me if TB didn't draft another RB in the 3rd/4th round to RBBC with Blount taking the lead role.Just my $.02...and that's probably all its worth.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I think Blount will have increased value and contrary to others is a BUY RIGHT NOW!

Here's why:

1) I don't think T-Rich will be there at 5 anyway. I think Cleveland takes him or a trade up happens, but he's just not available at 5. T-Rich is going to be a superstar in this league. There are a lot of good players out there, but only a handful that can have a franchise changing effect as Richardson. I think he's that good. And as the draft day approaches, there will be plenty of GM's anxious to do something about it.

2) Blount has a new coaching staff and we know that new HC Greg Schiano runs an offense that is run heavy. If, and this is a big if.....if Richardson isn't there at #5, Blount will be the beneficiary of the new system that will increase his total carries from last year.

3) Huge impact FA addition on offense, Vincent Jackson opens up the field in a big way. Last year, the defense crept in constantly as they didn't respect the deep speed, and the Bucs lacked deep consistent threats downfield. Mike Williams at times dissapeared. As the safeties pull back, there will be more space for Blount to rumble.

4) Huge impact FA addition of LG Carl Nicks. He's a beast and the line is going to roadgrade the interior defense which is the point of attack that is suited to Blount's game.

All of these points are to be taken with a grain of salt if they somehow have Richardson fall to them at #5. Just a hunch, but I don't see it happening, and that makes Blount a super buy low.

 

[JPeso]

There is no bigger fantasy football SELL right now than LaGarrette Blount.

S - E - L - L

You missed April 1st by a couple days. This is a legit post from last April when you could actually get top 15 value, or in some cases, an ugly, back end top 10 value. Now you are lucky to get a late 2nd for him, unless of course there is that one guy that is asleep at the wheel and, for some reason or another, thinks Blount is gold because he is the current starter in April so that means he's gold.

 

[Raider Nation]

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

My reaction -- who.gives a f what blount thinks. he's lucky any nfl team even gave him a chance.theire are a few blount nuthuggers on the board here. (this topic was brought up this offsetason - when i get a chance ill find it)blount is a sell whether they get Richardson or not imo (which i don't think they will have the chance). he's a one dimensional lendale white with an ounce of motivation.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Don't throw dirt on Blount's grave yet. I think his demise is greatly exagerated.

 

[FF Ninja]

Given the likelihood that any player busts, I think this just made Blount a great value play for 2012. I'd say there is over a 50% chance Martin either takes a year to develop or busts outright. Blount has shown he can put up ypc in the NFL. But this draft pick is going to drop his stock a ton.

 

[Multiple Scores]

Blount owners in denial I see.

 

[The Comedian]

Hey, Blount got his wish, they didn't take Trent.

 

[duaneok66]

Blount owners in denial I see.

agreed - it may take awhile, but in two years he will be off the team and few people in Tampa will miss him.

 

[saintfool]

best case scenario for Blount - short of injury to martin - is a RBBC for a year. it's possible but highly unlikely. worst case is he's short-yardage and spells martin.

sad thing about this is that blount is talented and productive. like a lot of young players, he just needed to polish his game. i don't blame schiano for getting martin but this pretty much drives a stake through the heart of blount.