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Eviloutsider

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I saw a bunch of different threads touching on the subject but maybe we can have one that is strictly about who will get the carries.

 
If they are looking to see what they got, it seems like they should go with a Rainey type of player instead of a retread.

 
Both OBGYN and Rainey are back-up caliber talent, no? I would think the play here would be McGahee but it's hard to get excited about any of them.

 
So a huge trade goes down and we are left with possibly the least interesting RB situation in the league for fantasy. Bummer....there's probably no move to make here.

 
RW blurbs from 2012:


Coach John Harbaugh insists RB Bobby Rainey remains a "big part" of the Ravens' plans after the rookie cleared waivers and was added to the practice squad.
"Bobby is a guy that I cherish," said Harbaugh. "We just did it for special teams reasons, pure and simply. Anthony Allen has done a great job on special teams, and we made a strategic roster move we hope works for us." The Ravens obviously think more highly of Rainey than Allen as a runner and receiver.
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Ravens promoted RB Bobby Rainey from their practice squad.
Coach John Harbaugh insisted a month ago that Rainey remained a "big part" of the team's plans after he was re-signed to the practice squad. Anthony Allen got the final running back spot purely for special teams value. Rainey was more effective as a receiver than runner in preseason action, catching 14 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns.
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Ravens placed RB Bobby Rainey (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.
There are no further details on the injury. Undrafted out of Western Kentucky, Rainey was inactive the past three weeks after spending the first six weeks of the season on the practice squad. He impressed as a receiver out of the backfield in preseason action. Rainey will battle for a roster spot again in 2013.
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- I also remember CLE grabbing him off the waiver wire this year.

So what kind of back fits a Chud offense, McGahee or Rainey???
 
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Yeah, I dropped Blackmon & CMichael in a redraft for both Rainey and McGahee...we shall see. I'm guessing that I could pick both back up, if needed.

 
Eviloutsider said:
I am interested to see who gets the carries this weekend and hope is Rainey. We may have a Samkon situation brewing.
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Other than supporting cast where Samkon had a 10 out of 10 situation and Rainey has a 0 out of 10 situation, it's exactly the same.

There's something brewing at the Browns' RB position all right, but you sure as he!! wouldn't want to drink it.

 
McGahee was drafted so I am rolling with Rainey. For those who say stay away, any starting RB has value in a lot of leagues.

 
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.

 
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.

 
I agree with Evil about a starting RB in the NFL having value. Question is who is the starter? One would think that the Browns have considered this already...although we are talking about the Browns, and they just traded TRich so who knows.

 
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.

 
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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Agreed but I think the odds of a McGahee signing are rather good. He's the only one I'd be willing to bet on here. The Oby/Rainey tandem in a vacuum would likely rival PIT's situation as the worst backfield in the league. In fact, it would be worse.

 
SameSongNDance said:
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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Agreed but I think the odds of a McGahee signing are rather good. He's the only one I'd be willing to bet on here. The Oby/Rainey tandem in a vacuum would likely rival PIT's situation as the worst backfield in the league. In fact, it would be worse.
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Probably, barring a big surprise from Rainey. Ogbonnaya gets goalline in that scenario, yes? I figure McGahee gets goalline if he comes in.

 
SameSongNDance said:
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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Agreed but I think the odds of a McGahee signing are rather good. He's the only one I'd be willing to bet on here. The Oby/Rainey tandem in a vacuum would likely rival PIT's situation as the worst backfield in the league. In fact, it would be worse.
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But at least it's an unknown as opposed to Redman and the bunch. You always want wants behind the curtain, ala Let's Make a Deal.

 
From Yahoo and Rotoworld:

Wed, Sep 18

Free agent Willis McGahee is in Cleveland taking a physical for the Browns.

Advice: After the Browns traded Trent Richardson away to the Colts for a 2014 first-round pick Wednesday evening, they need someone to carry the ball for them the rest of the season. Chris Ogbonnaya and Bobby Rainey are the only other running backs on Cleveland's roster. McGahee worked out for the Giants last week, but he hasn't received much interest since being cut by the Broncos in June. We fully expect him to sign on with the Browns once he passes the physical.

More: Scott Petrak on Twitter

(Rotoworld.com)

 
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Gimme Willis all day if he's pending a physical. I'll lay my extra roster spot on the vet week to week vs. an unknown commodity at the expense of what you're dropping.

 
Have they officially signed McGahee yet? You would think they would have signed him first before announcing the trade, otherwise McGahee's price just went up.

 
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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Agreed but I think the odds of a McGahee signing are rather good. He's the only one I'd be willing to bet on here. The Oby/Rainey tandem in a vacuum would likely rival PIT's situation as the worst backfield in the league. In fact, it would be worse.
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Probably, barring a big surprise from Rainey. Ogbonnaya gets goalline in that scenario, yes? I figure McGahee gets goalline if he comes in.
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Surprisingly, the backfield dynamic was closer to a timeshare (snap wise) through weeks 1 and 2. In week 1, Oby saw 45% of the snaps and in week 2, 52%. I'd actually expect much of the same if/when they bring McGahee in. In short, the backfield could very well just be a fantasy wasteland.

 
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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This is what makes the most sense to me.

The Browns went out and got Lewis. Lewis is 5'8, 195.

Then they went out and got Rainey. Rainey is 5'8, 205.

ETA: However - Then there are the comments about what kind of back Chud is looking for in his system. What the heck is that? - In 2 years as OC in Cleveland the first go round he had Jamaal Lewis, 5'11, 240. McGahee is 6'0, 235.

ETA: - Update, Browns' site now showing Rainey as the RB, the only RB. Ogy is the FB.

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/depth-chart.html

 
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SameSongNDance said:
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
Gr00vus said:
SameSongNDance said:
JMJ said:
McGahee, Oby, Rainey in that order would be my guess.

McGahee one is obvious I think as he's a veteran and the most talented. Rumors out of NY last week were probably that he looked real good which made Cleveland pull the trigger on this deal.

I say Oby before Rainy simply because when both were healthy and available 3 days ago, Oby played in something like 40% of snaps while Rainey barely saw the field (did he play any offense snaps at all?). Find it hard to believe the guy who played 40% of the offense snaps 3 days ago would not be the better guy to have 4 days from now if you are looking to take a flyer on one of them.
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Oby played 52%, Rainey 0%.
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Obonnaya was the compliment to Richardson and also lists as fullback. If they don't add anybody I'd think Rainey would be getting part/all of the Richardson role.
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Agreed but I think the odds of a McGahee signing are rather good. He's the only one I'd be willing to bet on here. The Oby/Rainey tandem in a vacuum would likely rival PIT's situation as the worst backfield in the league. In fact, it would be worse.
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Probably, barring a big surprise from Rainey. Ogbonnaya gets goalline in that scenario, yes? I figure McGahee gets goalline if he comes in.
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Surprisingly, the backfield dynamic was closer to a timeshare (snap wise) through weeks 1 and 2. In week 1, Oby saw 45% of the snaps and in week 2, 52%. I'd actually expect much of the same if/when they bring McGahee in. In short, the backfield could very well just be a fantasy wasteland.
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Could be, but in TD heavy leagues, guys who get the ball at the stripe are always worth rostering unless your roster is loaded.

 
In dynasty I think Rainey is a must add. He will get a good long look. McGahee short term fix but likely best redraft league add. If you can get Rainey and McGahee in any league, I think you may find yourself a flex starter.

 
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From Joe Bryant email I (and any email subscriber) just got with his take:

"...

The word is that Cleveland will bring in RB Willis McGahee and if he passes his physical, he should see time immediately. So if there's a move to be made, it's probably stash McGahee and see what happens. Chris Ogbonnaya and Bobby Rainey are there now but I have a hard time seeing either of them doing much. It's part of what made Richardson so attractive in that he had little competition. ..."
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Western Kentucky RB Bobby Rainey is the best running back prospect you’ve never heard of. NFL.com researcher Chad Reuter asked me to give a second opinion on him this summer. Based on the clips I saw, I thought he was a second- or third-day pick who would make a roster and contribute on special teams for sure. He reminded me a little of Brian Mitchell, the great return specialist for the Redskins. However, the more I watch the 5-8, 205-pound all-purpose runner pound the rock in an I formation ground game, the more he reminds me of Ray Rice in terms of build, stamina, versatility, and vision. I need to see more of him against top-notch competition, but he’s a player to watch. He won’t be a first-day pick and he’ll need to work his way onto a roster, but he’s a talented runner.
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From the RSP.

I'm thinking he is the route to go in dynasty.

 
man I am so glad I went RB early in my draft so I dont have to look at a Cleveland RB. McGahee? Really

edit: Screw it I dropped a defense and grabbed McGahee. What can it hurt?

 
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PhantomJB said:
Chudzinski was McGahee's OC at Miami. Pretty big clue there.
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I thought mcgahee was worthless until I saw this post.

what if there were a few phone calls made a while back and mcgahee saw this as a chance to start over a back up role with the giants?

what if mcgahee was shopping around for a starter's job, which nobody would give him, rather than just flat out unrosterable by the league?

he can't get a better offer so he calls chud back and says he'll take it.

:tinfoilhat:

 
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