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Christine Michael Volume 3: Inevitable Greatness Soon Achieved (1 Viewer)

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Seahawks declined to tender restricted free agent RB Christine Michael.
 
It makes him an unrestricted free agent. Michael finished fast after reuniting with Seattle down the stretch last season, operating as the team's lead runner into the playoffs. The lowest possible tender would have cost the Seahawks just $1.671 million. Perhaps he will return on a cheaper contract. Mar 9 - 4:54 PM
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not that surprising seeing as he was released twice last year. could see them signing him to something cheaper

 
Sheil KapadiaESPN Writer 

The Seahawks have re-signed RB Christine Michael, the team announced. Michael, 25, played three games with the team at the end of last season, rushing 39 times for 192 yards (4.9 YPC). He will offer depth behind Thomas Rawls, who is in line to be the primary ball-carrier.
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The CMike dream lives on in Seattle.

 
Seahawks re-signed RB Christine Michael.

The Seahawks didn't tender Michael as a restricted free agent, but have brought him back for cheaper than the $1.67 million that would have entailed. Michael finally had a productive stretch late last season, carrying the ball at least 16 times in three of the Seahawks' final five games (including the playoffs). Thomas Rawls will likely be the lead back of the post-Marshawn Lynch era, but Michael should have the inside track to a spot on the 53-man roster. Michael has averaged 4.68 yards across his 106 career carries.
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Christine Michael has been getting the first-team work at running back with Thomas Rawls (ankle) sidelined at OTAs.
It's expected, but noteworthy. Rawls is still rehabbing a badly broken ankle from late last season, and the Seahawks are hanging on "hope" that he'll be ready Week 1. We've seen over and over again how running back is an ever-changing landscape in the league, with not many guaranteed anything. If C-Mike can build on his productive end to 2015 with a strong summer, he could make noise.
 
Source: ESPN.com
 
ESPN Seahawks reporter Sheil Kapadia believes Christine Michael could be on the roster bubble.
As has been the case his entire career, Michael probably has the widest range of outcomes among running backs this season. With Thomas Rawls' (ankle) status completely up in the air, it is not out of the question Michael opens the season as the starter after showing well down the stretch last year. It is also not crazy to think he loses his roster spot to the three rookies Seattle added in the draft. Ultimately, we would expect Michael to stick around and have a role, but it is not a given.

 
 
Source: ESPN 
Jun 2 - 12:26 PM

 
Seahawks RB Christine Michael says he's dropped eight pounds to get down to 217, and "feels a lot quicker."
Might Michael finally be getting serious about the game? With his roster spot far from assured, Michael seems to realize he can't cut any corners this season. The Dynasty-league legend is fighting for a role in a backfield that already has three roster locks, Thomas Rawls, C.J. Prosise and Alex Collins. Rawls' (ankle) will play a factor.

 
 
Source: Bob Condotta on Twitter
Jun 16 - 8:55 PM
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Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell indicated Christine Michael's maturity has improved.


Bevell went so far as to praise Michael's leadership skills, calling him "kind of the leader in the (running back) group now." With Thomas Rawls (ankle) on active/PUP, Michael is soaking up first-team reps ahead of C.J. Prosise, Alex Collins, and Zac Brooks. Michael is still not a lock to make the roster, but he should have a spot if he keeps his head on straight on and off the field.
 
Source: Liz Mathews on Twitter
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Speaking Thursday, coach Pete Carroll said Christine Michael is "doing a great job," and has been "on the money throughout (camp)."
The legend rides again. In reality, all Carroll's comments really mean is that Michael is on track for a roster spot. We still wouldn't consider it a guarantee on a roster flush with young runners. The Seahawks have insisted Thomas Rawls will be fully recovered from his severe ankle injury by Week 1. If he's not, Michael could be called on to bang between the tackles. Fifth-rounder Alex Collins is the other option, while C.J. Prosise is nursing a bum hammy.

 
 
Source: Liz Mathews on Twitter 
Aug 4 - 6:46 PM
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I get the sense many are overlooking Christine Michael. Michael is worth a spot on deep fantasy rosters with Rawls still sidelined. CMIke could be the next man up, although he will be on a very short leash with talented rookies behind him. Don't let the bad taste left in your mouth from previous CMike disapoointments cause you to overlook the fact that he is running with the first team offense, Rawls is sidelined, and coaches are praising CMike's dedication and leadership. Another benefit here is, we will know pretty quickly whether Michael has value, and if not, cut bait and grab someone from the ww.

 
socrates said:
I get the sense many are overlooking Christine Michael. Michael is worth a spot on deep fantasy rosters with Rawls still sidelined. CMIke could be the next man up, although he will be on a very short leash with talented rookies behind him. Don't let the bad taste left in your mouth from previous CMike disapoointments cause you to overlook the fact that he is running with the first team offense, Rawls is sidelined, and coaches are praising CMike's dedication and leadership. Another benefit here is, we will know pretty quickly whether Michael has value, and if not, cut bait and grab someone from the ww.
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I kind of agree with you.  For dynasty purposes if he's on the wire, I'm going after him rather aggressively.  He is(was) rostered in most my leagues already and I have found that owners would rather hold on to him than give him up for fair value.  I think he has a chance to be a good short term option, and I feel much better about him as a late round pick in redraft than investing anything other than BB$ on him in dynasty.  

 
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wdcrob said:
Seems unlikely... coaching staff is saying he'll have a role regardless of how things shake out elsewhere.
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Well, they are clearly going to keep Rawls and Prosise, and I assume two other RBs. TC reports on Collins have been good, so I expect him to stick. Michael could be the fourth, but that would give them 3 RBs who fit the early down role and just 1 RB in Prosise who fits the 3rd down role... and Prosise has been unable to stay healthy this offseason. Could that mean keeping a better receiving back, like Zac Brooks, instead of Michael or Collins? If so, I think there is a great chance Michael is cut.

 
Just Win Baby said:
Well, they are clearly going to keep Rawls and Prosise, and I assume two other RBs. TC reports on Collins have been good, so I expect him to stick. Michael could be the fourth, but that would give them 3 RBs who fit the early down role and just 1 RB in Prosise who fits the 3rd down role... and Prosise has been unable to stay healthy this offseason. Could that mean keeping a better receiving back, like Zac Brooks, instead of Michael or Collins? If so, I think there is a great chance Michael is cut.
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Brooks seems like a PS player all the way. Didn't play much at Clemson. Hasn't practiced much in TC. Doubt he plays this year.

CM's path out of town is the fact that he never played special teams. If Collins is clearly better than him, they'd want a STer there as the 3rd RB. He'd really have to earn that spot for SEA to look past that.

 
squistion said:
EBF said his success in the NFL was "inevitable" so start acquiring him now in leagues. Can't miss prospect!
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Did EBF have a one night stand with your sister and never called her afterwards?

You spend an awful lot of time/posts on bashing EBF on his misses for some strange reason. I didn't always agree with his stances but always thought he gave some solid analysis and was an interesting read. I'm sure part of the reason he left was because of posts like this. 

 
Dr. Octopus said:
Did EBF have a one night stand with your sister and never called her afterwards?

You spend an awful lot of time/posts on bashing EBF on his misses for some strange reason. I didn't always agree with his stances but always thought he gave some solid analysis and was an interesting read. I'm sure part of the reason he left was because of posts like this. 
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The misses focused on have pretty much all been players who we were told that success was guaranteed, barring an injury. We were repeatedly told that investing in these "can't miss" prospects was a no lose proposition: Trent Richardson was a "mortal lock" and Michael's success was "inevitable," etc.

Even if someone holds themselves out as an expert, writes for a publication that refers to him as an expert, he still shouldn't talk in absolutes IMO as no one can predict the future. This is important because we are dealing with peoples money, as few play in free dynasty leagues and if an expert goes out on a limb like this and tells them essentially you can't lose if you follow my advice, then some will (foolishly) believe it.

You may have noticed that I haven't called out any other experts and that is because I haven't seen any of them claim that their opinion is infallible. For instance, Bloom may say that he believes that a rookie probably does not possess the skill set to make it at the NFL level, but I have never seen him take it a step further and say "I guarantee this player will be a complete bust in the NFL" as EBF did with McFadden (who certainly failed to meet expectations but did have a great year fantasy wise in 2010).

IMO if one talks in absolutes and crows about the players they got right, then they should be held accountable for the players they got wrong.

 
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squistion said:
The misses focused on have pretty much all been players who we were told that success was guaranteed, barring an injury. We were repeatedly told that investing in these "can't miss" prospects was a no lose proposition: Trent Richardson was a "mortal lock" and Michael's success was "inevitable," etc.

Even if someone holds themselves out as an expert, writes for a publication that refers to him as an expert, he still shouldn't talk in absolutes IMO as no one can predict the future. This is important because we are dealing with peoples money, as few play in free dynasty leagues and if an expert goes out on a limb like this and tells them essentially you can't lose if you follow my advice, then some will (foolishly) believe it.

You may have noticed that I haven't call out any other experts and that is because I haven't seen any of them claim that their opinion is infallible. For instance, Bloom may say that he believes that a rookie probably does not possess the skill set to make it at the NFL level, but I have never seen him take it a step further and say "I guarantee this player will be a complete bust in the NFL" as EBF did with McFadden (who certainly failed to meet expectations but did have a great year fantasy wise in 2010).

IMO if one talks in absolutes and crows about the players they got right, then they should be held accountable for the players they got wrong.
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Cool.  Can you create one thread you can update as needed and keep it out of every other ####### thread please?

 
squistion said:
The misses focused on have pretty much all been players who we were told that success was guaranteed, barring an injury. We were repeatedly told that investing in these "can't miss" prospects was a no lose proposition: Trent Richardson was a "mortal lock" and Michael's success was "inevitable," etc.

Even if someone holds themselves out as an expert, writes for a publication that refers to him as an expert, he still shouldn't talk in absolutes IMO as no one can predict the future. This is important because we are dealing with peoples money, as few play in free dynasty leagues and if an expert goes out on a limb like this and tells them essentially you can't lose if you follow my advice, then some will (foolishly) believe it.

You may have noticed that I haven't call out any other experts and that is because I haven't seen any of them claim that their opinion is infallible. For instance, Bloom may say that he believes that a rookie probably does not possess the skill set to make it at the NFL level, but I have never seen him take it a step further and say "I guarantee this player will be a complete bust in the NFL" as EBF did with McFadden (who certainly failed to meet expectations but did have a great year fantasy wise in 2010).

IMO if one talks in absolutes and crows about the players they got right, then they should be held accountable for the players they got wrong.
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Yeah, I think it's the sister thing.

 
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