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C.J. Spiller Hype(r) Train (1 Viewer)
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shader
Footballguy
The difference in the Titans and the Bills is that the Titans have a great Oline.
The Bills have Lee Evans, who is a better talent than any WR CJ has had on his team. Also, for much of CJ's playing career he's had poor QB play.
But he has a Oline who can blow holes open for him. I'm not sure that will be the case for Spiller.
The Bills have Lee Evans, who is a better talent than any WR CJ has had on his team. Also, for much of CJ's playing career he's had poor QB play.
But he has a Oline who can blow holes open for him. I'm not sure that will be the case for Spiller.
I'm gonna be "that guy" and go on record as saying I strongly fee the numbers above are easily attainable for Spiller this year...maybe even a tad conservative. Yes...I know the hype is getting out of control at this point but I really feel this kid is a superstar-to-be. It would not be unprecedented for a rookie RB to finish in the top 5 as a FF RB...and that's exactly where I think Spiller ends up....top 5. He'll be on all my teams this year unless someone "out reaches" me for him. I won't let him slide past the 5th in any of my drafts
My bad I didn't mean for it to come off as a vs. argument but re reading it did! My mind is clearly more worried about my choice
I agree completely with the above stats you listed as attainable for Spiller. My only concern for his production is how he fares with goaline as we haven't really seen Buffalo's plan with him there. Dynasty he is a great pickup and IMO will be very productive for years (barring injury) Cold weather may slow some of the catches to 40 for this year but he should be 50+ going forward after Lynch and Jackson move out the way.IMO Gore could be the ceiling on him which would be amazing.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Well, in his defense, there were a few plays where Spiller was tossed around like a ragdoll. Those were the plays when the offensive line missed their assignments and let guys into the backfield immediately. It's something that Spiller will have to contend with all season, yes, but it's not a knock on Spiller's individual ability, IMO. It's a knock on the offensive line's play.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
As a Bills fan, I really hope you're right. I don't doubt that Spiller could put up top 5 numbers in a good situation....but the Bills this year are just not a good situation. I think he'll have his big days and his quiet days, and there will be days when Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch - assuming their injuries aren't too serious - get the bulk of the work. Keep in mind that the offensive line is quite literally the worst in the NFL (IMO). There is 1 strong player - Eric Wood - and a bunch of undistinguised vets (Hangartner, Green) and unknown youngsters (Levitre, Bell). There's no denying that Fred Jackson had a great year last year behind essentially the same offensive line, but he only had to battle with Lynch for touches. Spiller has to battle with both.Just my opinion. The talent is there, no question.
Looks like Lynch will be ready for the first game.
shawn Lynch (ankle) was able to do running drills off to the side during Saturday's practice.
Lynch was moving well straight ahead, but he was much more careful on lateral movements and cuts. He's on track for a return to full healthy by the season opener
shawn Lynch (ankle) was able to do running drills off to the side during Saturday's practice.
Lynch was moving well straight ahead, but he was much more careful on lateral movements and cuts. He's on track for a return to full healthy by the season opener
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Fully on board. Took him over Best tonight...
Blackjacks
Footballguy
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!Your expecting alot out of him
Mr. Fusion
Footballguy
Those of you on board, where are you looking to take him? I am trying not to pick too early or wait too long, either succumbing to my 
or trying too hard to go against it.
or trying too hard to go against it.
Garts
Footballguy
I bet he gets 8 tds, in that ballpark
FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
Those are basically the numbers that Fred Jackson put up in Buffalo last year. Certainly not anywhere near out of the realm of possibility if he gets the opportunity.
Probably doesnt help much in giving people value.
4 player keeper league - Non Compulsory Pick 4 - 8 team league
2QB-2RB-2WR-2FLEX-TE-D-K-13B
29 players kept
These are the players taken before Spiller
Matthews
Megatron
Kolb (2 QB League)
DJax
Marshall
CJSpiller
Me
Best Me
As high on Best as i am Spiller
4 player keeper league - Non Compulsory Pick 4 - 8 team league
2QB-2RB-2WR-2FLEX-TE-D-K-13B
29 players kept
These are the players taken before Spiller
Matthews
Megatron
Kolb (2 QB League)
DJax
Marshall
CJSpiller
MeBest
MeAs high on Best as i am Spiller
bulger2holt
Footballguy
I am targeting him at 5:11 in a 12 team ppr.Those of you on board, where are you looking to take him? I am trying not to pick too early or wait too long, either succumbing to myor trying too hard to go against it.
theglorydays
Footballguy
I think he is going to take this job and not look back. It will be a committee but with Spiller getting the bulk of the load.
Eastwood
Footballguy
Brady Gaga
Footballguy
Is there any chance that Trent Edwards passing to Evans/Parish with their young OL could actually be decent? Edwards has looked okay sometimes when not injured. Evans and Parish is a lot of speed outside and their two guard were pretty high draft picks.
Brady Gaga
Footballguy
Unlucky
Phenom
Chan Gailey is a huge upgrade over **** Jauron. Don't discount this when thinking about the Bills' offense.No, seriously?
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
If you mean make Edwards a scent fantasy QB, then no. If you mean can Edwards be an actual NFL calibre QB and not be a gigantic liability, I think the answer is "possibly."No, seriously?
Brady Gaga
Footballguy
No, I wasn't gonna go that far.If you mean make Edwards a scent fantasy QB, then no. If you mean can Edwards be an actual NFL calibre QB and not be a gigantic liability, I think the answer is "possibly."No, seriously?
CaptainHook
Footballguy
best rb since barry sanders
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Ah, cmon.
Pots
Footballguy
What? He didn't say he was better than Finley
nysportsfan
Footballguy
kremenull
Footballguy
No chance! If you want him, you'll either have to trade to the end of the 4th to very early 5th. If no trading is allowed, you will not get him unless you take him at 4.02. Unless you are in with total gups....I am targeting him at 5:11 in a 12 team ppr.Those of you on board, where are you looking to take him? I am trying not to pick too early or wait too long, either succumbing to myor trying too hard to go against it.
Mr. Fusion
Footballguy
I should have listened to this. He went one pick before me in the 6th round (10 team league). Then I got too cute and tried to wait a round on Arian Foster who went one pick after me.No chance! If you want him, you'll either have to trade to the end of the 4th to very early 5th. If no trading is allowed, you will not get him unless you take him at 4.02. Unless you are in with total gups....I am targeting him at 5:11 in a 12 team ppr.Those of you on board, where are you looking to take him? I am trying not to pick too early or wait too long, either succumbing to my
However, I did take Finley in the 5th round so I should dominate the league with just him. At least that's what I've read.
Instinctive
Footballguy
As long as you have replacement level guys elsewhere, he'll do it all by himself. Probably outscore CJ from last year...I should have listened to this. He went one pick before me in the 6th round (10 team league). Then I got too cute and tried to wait a round on Arian Foster who went one pick after me.No chance! If you want him, you'll either have to trade to the end of the 4th to very early 5th. If no trading is allowed, you will not get him unless you take him at 4.02. Unless you are in with total gups....I am targeting him at 5:11 in a 12 team ppr.Those of you on board, where are you looking to take him? I am trying not to pick too early or wait too long, either succumbing to myor trying too hard to go against it.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
this.CJ most of the time with a fred jackson sprinkle and I think lynch only plays if there is injury
RebelINS
Footballguy
He's the best RB in this class and has the talent to be a top 5 RB, guys with his skillset out of the backfield and in open space don't come around very often. I think him and Jahvid Best are both going to tear the league up although I'm more confident in Spiller because of the horrific concussion Best suffered that bothers me a lot. I took him in the 3rd round of a 16 team dynasty league and will be targeting him in a redraft league where we get bonuses for 100 yard games in the 3rd or 4th round. Call me crazy but I think he's a beast in the making.
People tend to hype up preseason but I saw what he could do in college all the time, he didn't play against the best competition but certainly didn't play against the worst.
/end CJ love
People tend to hype up preseason but I saw what he could do in college all the time, he didn't play against the best competition but certainly didn't play against the worst.
/end CJ love
smapdi
Footballguy
Spiller is going to be the best player to come out of that draft
He is just so explosive and elusive; his 21 yard TD against CIN last night was a thing of beauty. JUst glided down the sideline effortlessly after juking a defender at the LOS.
I am definately targeting him in my draft today. I am a huge Bills homer and am not worried about Lynch or FJax eating his carries. I think we'll see a similar situation to last year: Lynch was out first few weeks and FJax capitalized and took the job. Spiller will be starting week 1 it looks. No way he gets benched after that.
Gailey is the best offensive mind to come thru here in years; he will be using him extensively
Spiller Song set to "Thriller":
http://m2.wnymedia.net/files/2010/08/Spiller_Rough-Mix-1.mp3
He is just so explosive and elusive; his 21 yard TD against CIN last night was a thing of beauty. JUst glided down the sideline effortlessly after juking a defender at the LOS.
I am definately targeting him in my draft today. I am a huge Bills homer and am not worried about Lynch or FJax eating his carries. I think we'll see a similar situation to last year: Lynch was out first few weeks and FJax capitalized and took the job. Spiller will be starting week 1 it looks. No way he gets benched after that.
Gailey is the best offensive mind to come thru here in years; he will be using him extensively
Spiller Song set to "Thriller":
http://m2.wnymedia.net/files/2010/08/Spiller_Rough-Mix-1.mp3
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
I'm a believer.
Put me on board.
Hope to see more
down the line.
Put me on board.
Hope to see more
down the line.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Went 2 picks before me last night. The run last night was awesome - he looks like a very special player to me. Great moves/instincts. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he is the next big RB to take over the NFL. He looked that good.
nysportsfan
Footballguy
On board, banking on RB2.
Hoping he sees a bunch of receptions out in space with all those moves/acceleration/etc.
Hoping he sees a bunch of receptions out in space with all those moves/acceleration/etc.
bigmarc27
Footballguy
I'm a huge Clemson homer and if you look at my post history, I'm also a huge Spiller fanboy. I traded for 3 1st rounders in my dynasty to have the ammo to go get him this year. I luckily had one of them turn out to be 1.01, so I got him along with Jahvid and Gerhart.
Anyway, I think he's a beast. He's also an elite receiver out of the backfield and you should see more receptions sooner than later.
Anyway, I think he's a beast. He's also an elite receiver out of the backfield and you should see more receptions sooner than later.
theglorydays
Footballguy
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Thanks.His moves should almost be illegal, that cut on the 21 yard run was beautiful.
dnurk
Footballguy
EXACTLY what I thought when I saw those highlights. Every move was a burst to the outside. It's going to take about 1 week of planning for an opposing defense to keep someone wide on him. Not saying he won't be great, but I would not be too giddy until we see him play a couple of regular season games when the defense can "plan" for him.
