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Bottom of the Barrel RB's (1 Viewer)

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SilentReader

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I'm talking guys like CMart, Ced Houston, Davenport, Morency, Drew, Moats, Buckhalter, Adrrian Peterson, Lundy, Bryson, Henry, Fason and Norwood. These are the only RB's I would even think about drafting who are still available in my draft. I really like how my draft has been so far, and would like to grab one of these guys late as a sleeper RB. How do you guys feel about these guys? Are you extremely high on 1 of them? Or 2? Are some of them guys who you wouldn't even think about taking so I can forget about them? Maybe give me a top 3 or 5 or something. Any input on these guys or on the situations that these guys or on with their teams would be great (I.E., your take on the RB situation in NY, HOU, GB, PHI, CHI, TEN, MIN, ATL and Jax.

My RB's as of right now are Alexander, Lendale and Maroney - so I guess Henry is more of a possibility and I probably should add Maurice Morris to the list too.

TIA for any help you could give.

 
Does Greg Jones qualify here? I don't know what his ADP is, but he'll be at the very least the short yardage guy & with an upside near 2005 Mike Anderson.

 
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Bears_Man2 said:
Does Greg Jones qualify here? I don't know what his ADP, but he'll be at the very least the short yardage guy & with an upside near 2005 Mike Anderson.
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Speaking of which - how about Mike Anderson?At the end of my drafts, at RB, I've been looking at taking flyers on Davenport, THenry (on the assumption that Brown is traded - if a trade happens, Henry is no longer a bottom of the draft RB), the Lions b/us - Harris in a PPR, otherwise probably Calhoun, Michael Turner (at least to make sure the LT owner doesn't get him!!)
 
Marc Levin said:
Bears_Man2 said:
Does Greg Jones qualify here? I don't know what his ADP, but he'll be at the very least the short yardage guy & with an upside near 2005 Mike Anderson.
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Speaking of which - how about Mike Anderson?At the end of my drafts, at RB, I've been looking at taking flyers on Davenport, THenry (on the assumption that Brown is traded - if a trade happens, Henry is no longer a bottom of the draft RB), the Lions b/us - Harris in a PPR, otherwise probably Calhoun, Michael Turner (at least to make sure the LT owner doesn't get him!!)
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:goodposting: I'm hoping to snag Turner late in as many leagues as possible. Of all the RBs mentioned so far, he has the potential to post the biggest numbers this year (if LT goes down.)

 
Of the players you listed, I'd take Norwood, assuming you are allowed to keep 6+ RB's on your roster.

As for the Burner Turner, I'm not sure what the draw is, aside from the obvious Tomlinson handcuff. He is nowhere near as talented as Tomlinson, and I do not see his offensive line allowing just any RB to put #1 stats, ala Denver/KC(01-05)/SEA/etc.

 
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BoulderBob said:
Of the players you listed, I'd take Norwood, assuming you are allowed to keep 6+ RB's on your roster.
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why would you only take Norwood if I can have 6 RB's? Like I stated in the first post in the thread, my only RB's currently on my roster are Alexander, Lendale and Maroney. The league only requires 1 starting RB with the flex (RB/WR). I was only planing on taking 1 more RB.Also, Mike Anderson and Greg Jones are both gone already. Others already gone are Moore, Betts, Gado, Duckett, Suggs, Barber III and Perry. Pretty much the only guys you would even think of taking that are left besides Turner I listed.As for Norwood, I know he has been doing well in Training Camp and whatnot, but he really is only going to do anything if Dunn goes down, no? And although Dunn is getting older, he almost never gets hurt...Anyone else?
 
Ask yourself this question. If SA goes down what do you do? Who are you comfortable plugging in?

You said you like your draft so far, but your whole season is banking on SA staying healthy.

Like BoulderBob said take the handcuff, take SA's handcuff.

 
stedman said:
Ask yourself this question. If SA goes down what do you do? Who are you comfortable plugging in?You said you like your draft so far, but your whole season is banking on SA staying healthy. Like BoulderBob said take the handcuff, take SA's handcuff.
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As a last RB spot, I agree on taking the immediate backup to a top RB on a run based offense with a great OL.Morris, Turner, Bennett, Perry - maybe even Sammy Morris as I recall reading that he will receive work even while Brown is healthy.GJones, IMO, is a little risky with Drew and Toefield on the team.
 
Musa Smith's good preseason games notwithstanding, I would be very surprised if the veteran they signed in FA to BE JLew's insurance policy wasn't the guy they turned to if JLew were injured.

Very surprised.

 
Marc Levin said:
Musa Smith's good preseason games notwithstanding, I would be very surprised if the veteran they signed in FA to BE JLew's insurance policy wasn't the guy they turned to if JLew were injured.Very surprised.
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Plus he suffers from the dreaded Spinal Stenosis :SuxSuggs:
 
KCC said:
Marc Levin said:
Bears_Man2 said:
Does Greg Jones qualify here? I don't know what his ADP, but he'll be at the very least the short yardage guy & with an upside near 2005 Mike Anderson.
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Speaking of which - how about Mike Anderson?At the end of my drafts, at RB, I've been looking at taking flyers on Davenport, THenry (on the assumption that Brown is traded - if a trade happens, Henry is no longer a bottom of the draft RB), the Lions b/us - Harris in a PPR, otherwise probably Calhoun, Michael Turner (at least to make sure the LT owner doesn't get him!!)
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:goodposting: I'm hoping to snag Turner late in as many leagues as possible. Of all the RBs mentioned so far, he has the potential to post the biggest numbers this year (if LT goes down.)
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Turner is also in the last year of his contract, which makes him an even better pick in dynasty leagues.
 
Turner is also in the last year of his contract, which makes him an even better pick in dynasty leagues.
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True, but I believe that Turner will be a restricted free agent so the Chargers have the right to match any offer. San Diego seems really high on him--with good reason--so it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't let him walk. He's good enough to be a solid starter somewhere, so it also seems likely that a team will throw a lot of money at him next year. Here's to hoping San Diego let's him slip away. :banned:
 
Buckhalter after last night. Couldn't believe my eyes. Didn't think his knees were capable of him walking... let alone run away from people :shock:

 
ok to this can stay here and not go to the AC forum, i'll keep the discussion on the bottom of the barrel RB's in general and not restrict it to tholse still available in my draft. However, I would appreiate it if you guys focus more as if we're talking about these guys chances in a re-draft league rather than dynasty. TIA.

 
massraider said:
Is Chris perry a bottom of the barrel guy? If Rudi goes down, I think he'd put up better fantasy numbers.
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Grabbed him as my 5th RB in a PPR league behind Jordan, Westbrook, KJones, and CTaylor. Rudi's had 737 touches the last 2 seasons. That's gonna catch up to him eventually. If Perry can stay healthy (I know, a big if) I think he'll get quite a few more chances this year.
 
What about Bryson? With Martz's offense, I thought Bryson was a really good receiver out of the backfield, much more so than Jones. That's why I figured he might be a good pick. But do you guys think Calhoun is the guy to have on DET besides Jones?

And what about HOU? I heard A.Smith might get cut? How long is Davis really out for? and if he's out for awhile, who gets the carries? Is it RBBC? I think Lundy and Morency both have the talent to put up good numbers if being able to start, but will either get the chance, and if so, which one?

 
SilentReader said:
What about Bryson? With Martz's offense, I thought Bryson was a really good receiver out of the backfield, much more so than Jones. That's why I figured he might be a good pick. But do you guys think Calhoun is the guy to have on DET besides Jones?And what about HOU? I heard A.Smith might get cut? How long is Davis really out for? and if he's out for awhile, who gets the carries? Is it RBBC? I think Lundy and Morency both have the talent to put up good numbers if being able to start, but will either get the chance, and if so, which one?
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It appears Lundi is the favored pick in Houston, but what about Morency? He does have an additional year in the system and appears to be a good fit. I'd like to hear more on others thoughts concerning the situation in Houston.
 
cr8f said:
massraider said:
cr8f said:
Just got Lundy and Buckhalter.
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Those were the two names I liked.You seem to be very bright.
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May not be anything. Other RB's are SJax, Rudi, Bush, Greg Jones, Pittman.
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Looks like a 10 or 12 team league where you drafted late. Somewhere near the back.. If that is so you did about right.. Jaz/Rudi 1/2 and then took Bush in the late 3rd or early 4th. Rest were later.
 
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What about Bryson? With Martz's offense, I thought Bryson was a really good receiver out of the backfield, much more so than Jones. That's why I figured he might be a good pick. But do you guys think Calhoun is the guy to have on DET besides Jones?
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I like Arlen Harris as the Det #2 RB - knows the system, Martz is comfortable with him, and he's had a good camp. Bryson appears to be headed for the 3rd down RB role, and Calhoun is still a year away.Edited to add that I don't think Harris is probably worth even a late round flyer, unless you have very large rosters.
 
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rookie jerome harrison CLEV RB looked great last night . great vision finding the gap then very quick slash for 5 yards until next defender .

 
SilentReader said:
i'll keep the discussion on the bottom of the barrel RB's in general and not restrict it to tholse still available in my draft.
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Don't worry about this being moved to the ACF - this is precisely the kind of talk we want in the Pool.That said:
However, I would appreiate it if you guys focus more as if we're talking about these guys chances in a re-draft league rather than dynasty. TIA.
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You are not "master of the thread" just because you started it - if the discussion heads to dynasty, that's where the discussion goes. If you are looking for advice, this thread will be moved to the ACF - that's what the forum is for.
 
I think that Buckhalter provides excellent value. Most people will forget that he even exists. He looked pretty decent against Baltimore (6 touches 56 total yards against their #1 defense). Worst case scenario is that he will be their goaline runner. I think that he can duplicate his 2003 numbers.

2003 15 5 126 542 4.3 8

 
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Marion Barber III is one of my favorites. Let somebody else waste a 2nd/3rd rounder on JJones.

Morency seems like a solid play as well.

 
Mr. Pink said:
SilentReader said:
What about Bryson? With Martz's offense, I thought Bryson was a really good receiver out of the backfield, much more so than Jones. That's why I figured he might be a good pick. But do you guys think Calhoun is the guy to have on DET besides Jones?And what about HOU? I heard A.Smith might get cut? How long is Davis really out for? and if he's out for awhile, who gets the carries? Is it RBBC? I think Lundy and Morency both have the talent to put up good numbers if being able to start, but will either get the chance, and if so, which one?
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It appears Lundi is the favored pick in Houston, but what about Morency? He does have an additional year in the system and appears to be a good fit. I'd like to hear more on others thoughts concerning the situation in Houston.
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:confused: New coach = new "system". And coming from the DEN school of pluggin in RBs, I'd say Kubiack will play the BPA, regardless of tenure. Tough to guess between Morency and Lundi now as both have looked good, but whoever gets it right will have solid trade bait worst case. I just don't see DD coming back and being effective (or at least someone you could count on)
 
It sounds like Kubiak wants to showcase Morency this week to see what he's got - IMO, Kubiak is ready to hand the #2 to Lundi and wants Morency to get in there and make him think twice.

I think whichever of the two enters the season as the Houston #2 guy has an excellent chance to wind up leading that team in rushing - DD's current injury scares the heck out of me. Unlike his previous injuries, this one seems like one that will nag him, keep him slow, and degenerate (ala late career Faulk).

Straight from the Blogger:

RB Domanick Davis hasn't practiced for almost three weeks and the Houston Texans don't know when he'll return. There is a possibility he will miss the entire preseason because of problems with his knee. He had arthroscopic surgery in December after his knee swelled and ached each time he played. If Davis is not healthy enough to play in any of Houston's three remaining preseason games, coach Gary Kubiak isn't sure if he would start him in the opener even if he's fully recovered.
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Davis injury story

If drafting NOW, you might want to save space to take BOTH backs - if Davis is as injured as I suspect, one of them will end up as a very valuable flyer or, as a bare minimum, you bought a RBBC equivelant to Indie or Tenn for insane value.

 
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