They'd really have to hate their current rbs to do something like thisWhy would anyone think CJ will step right into 20 touches even if Gurley doesn't play?
They'd really have to hate their current rbs to do something like thisWhy would anyone think CJ will step right into 20 touches even if Gurley doesn't play?
Or Kelly was the only healthy rbThey'd really have to hate their current rbs to do something like this
C.J. Anderson will reportedly be the first running back off the bench behind Todd Gurley on Sunday.
"You can see [Anderson] playing a role as early as this week," coach Sean McVay said. "Really impressed just being around him in the initial 24 hours, or whatever it's been." This type of conjecture would normally be tossed out and left to rot as coach-speak, but McVay specifically mentioned his offensive scheme wasn't all that different from Anderson's previous offenses. As it stands, Gurley is expected to suit up without getting a single practice in. We expect Anderson and sixth-round rookie John Kelly to be active, too, all perhaps getting involved against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Source: TheRams.com
Dec 21 - 1:57 PM
ESPN's Lindsey Thiry reports C.J. Anderson will start if Todd Gurley (knee) doesn't play this week.
This confirms earlier reports that Anderson is ahead of John Kelly. Anderson just signed this week, but he'll be on the streaming radar as the touch-favorite in the Rams offense. Justin Davis (questionable, shoulder) isn't expected to play Sunday.
Source: Lindsey Thiry on Twitter
Dec 21 - 4:25 PM
Me. S. Ware has been downgraded to doubtful (at least on ESPN) and I missed picking up D. Williams by 15 minutes back when Hunt was suspended... nothing on the WW... looks like I'll be starting AndersonSo... who is "truly desperate" around here?
Me.The Frankman said:So... who is "truly desperate" around here?
I'm debating between him and Breida and Doug Baldwin. Breida played well and not on the injury list but it'll be tough going against the Bears. I see the report saying Anderson is the first one off the bench but i don't trust that he'll get the majority of touchesDebating starting him at flex over Fournette/Michel/Jeffrey.
Prob the move that costs me the title.
No way I trust Andersom over any of those three. I think Gurley plays, even if he sits, have you ever seen a free agent pick up come in and start same week?Debating starting him at flex over Fournette/Michel/Jeffrey.
Prob the move that costs me the title.
I start any one of them over CJA.Debating starting him at flex over Fournette/Michel/Jeffrey.
Prob the move that costs me the title.
If you went cja McGuire than you had a heck of a day!Me.
CJA, Kelly, or Shady will be manning my RB2 behind RB1 stud Elijah McGuire.
My roster looks infinitely less intimidating with Conner and Gurley out.
Welp. Still stand by it but can’t say I saw that coming. And if you did you’re a liarI start any one of them over CJA.
I started Pettis over him in one. Kelly did wind up getting 10 touches. If you'd said before the game, another RB would get 10 carries--no way I feel good about starting him. Pettis was red hot. I need Phillip Lindsey to finish with <7.I started him over D. Pettis at the last minute when Gurley was ruled out - that turned out to be a good decision.
As a Rams fan that watched the game I just want to be clear that most of Kelly's touches came at the end of the game when Goff was benched as well. CJA dominated the snaps with the starters this week.I started Pettis over him in one. Kelly did wind up getting 10 touches. If you'd said before the game, another RB would get 10 carries--no way I feel good about starting him. Pettis was red hot. I need Phillip Lindsey to finish with <7.
Because its the NFL and this is a RB. THis is why they dont pay guys like Bell the big bux. A guy can come in off the street at RB and kill it.Why would anyone think CJ will step right into 20 touches even if Gurley doesn't play?
It's is M.O. Work ### off, secure contract, fool a team into giving him cash, eat, get lazy, get demoted, get cut.Looks like CJ is playing for a job opportunity next year. 20 carries for 167 yards and a TD with 5 minutes left in the game.
I wouldn't faulty Turner for this guys lack of desire to play after securing a contract. He's been cut from 2 teams for not putting out effort. I've owned him and seen his gig in action.Conclusions:
1) CJ Anderson is pretty good. Not spectacular, but fully capable of performing given the opportunity.
2) Norv Turner is a moron.
Neither of these things should be surprising.
Yes, you said that before, with as little support as you just provided now. In Anderson's last year in Denver he had the best year of his career. Carolina didn't use him at all despite the fact that he was playing fine.I wouldn't faulty Turner for this guys lack of desire to play after securing a contract. He's been cut from 2 teams for not putting out effort. I've owned him and seen his gig in action.
I know you gotta defend him cause he's from CAL but he's a lazy bum. Best year and they cut him. That's all you need to know about this guy's lack of desire.Yes, you said that before, with as little support as you just provided now. In Anderson's last year in Denver he had the best year of his career. Carolina didn't use him at all despite the fact that he was playing fine.
Just like Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper.I know you gotta defend him cause he's from CAL but he's a lazy bum. Best year and they cut him. That's all you need to know about this guy's lack of desire.
Oh, I forgot that he couldn't' even secure a job on the Raiders last month. That's a bum.
Why is norv a moron? Because he played mccaffrey over cja???Conclusions:
1) CJ Anderson is pretty good. Not spectacular, but fully capable of performing given the opportunity.
2) Norv Turner is a moron.
Neither of these things should be surprising.
How many times are you going to repeat this? The situations are completely different.Just like Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper.
He's bull-headed about his players and his offense. He hasn't had an actual good offense since 2011, mostly because he wants to run the same things over and over.Why is norv a moron? Because he played mccaffrey over cja???
As many times as someone says "but he was cut by the Raiders!" as if that means anything about his capabilities. With no practice on a new team, he just had a better game than any Raider running back has had since 2011. (Darren McFadden, 19/171/2).How many times are you going to repeat this? The situations are completely different.
That might be saying more about bad decision making by the Raiders than about Anderson. The Raiders have turned over a lot of players this year and some have went on to do well in other cities.lod001 said:I know you gotta defend him cause he's from CAL but he's a lazy bum. Best year and they cut him. That's all you need to know about this guy's lack of desire.
Oh, I forgot that he couldn't' even secure a job on the Raiders last month. That's a bum.
1) Pretty impressive game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXdylPHn3n8 Almost like the guy is talented enough to be a committee player in the NFL.Conclusions:
1) CJ Anderson is pretty good. Not spectacular, but fully capable of performing given the opportunity.
2) Norv Turner is a moron.
Neither of these things should be surprising.
Right, you really believe in a guy cut by 3 teams, who just happened to go up against two really bad teams who had nothing to play for. ROTFLMAO23/132/1 plus 3/22 today, on a lot of strong running.
Going to the playoffs on the top seed. Denver, Carolina, Oakland going home. The guy can play. He'll sit back down when Gurley's back, change of pace back at most if Gurley's healthy, but he should be on a roster somewhere and getting a significant portion of carries.
He's been good everywhere he's been.Right, you really believe in a guy cut by 3 teams, who just happened to go up against two really bad teams who had nothing to play for. ROTFLMAO
Except Carolina and Oakland and his last year in Denver was nothing. I think you started your New Years celebration a little early there bud.He's been good everywhere he's been.
Carolina: 4.3 YPCExcept Carolina and Oakland and his last year in Denver was nothing. I think you started your New Years celebration a little early there bud.
Ok Mancrush, Saying he is better than Howard or Fournette is laughable. The other guys along with CJ are just JAGS at this point in their careers and have no value going forward.Carolina: 4.3 YPC
Oakland: Didn't play
Denver 2017: 4.1 YPC, 1007 yards rushing, 28/224 receiving.
All evidence is that he's better than (at least) Howard, Blount, Fournette, Barber, Hyde, and a whole host of complementary backs.
So is your stance that he should not be on a roster?Ok Mancrush, Saying he is better than Howard or Fournette is laughable. The other guys along with CJ are just JAGS at this point in their careers and have no value going forward.
At this point he could be dropped unless you want to carry a handcuff. Gurley will be back and CJ's usage will drop off a cliff, if you want to carry a handcuff he is fine but as a contributing player going forward he will be worthless.So is your stance that he should not be on a roster?
Yes, he would have very limited value behind Gurley. But he's an unrestricted free agent and has a number of potential landing spots where he would have value either as a lead back or a #2 option in an RBBC.At this point he could be dropped unless you want to carry a handcuff. Gurley will be back and CJ's usage will drop off a cliff, if you want to carry a handcuff he is fine but as a contributing player going forward he will be worthless.
He had two games in a row in one of the best RB systems and OLs in football.Yes, he would have very limited value behind Gurley. But he's an unrestricted free agent and has a number of potential landing spots where he would have value either as a lead back or a #2 option in an RBBC.
He just had two games in a row which were better than any game Fournette or Howard had this year, and his career YPC is almost a yard better than Fournette's (4.5 YPC to 3.7). I don't think Jacksonville is going to bring in CJA but all of the evidence is that CJA is a solid power back, and someone will want him.
The point is he has value and likely will be on a roster next year and in the right system he can be successful as he has shown.He had two games in a row in one of the best RB systems and OLs in football.
I can't believe people are still comparing a RB on Team A to another RB on a completely different team B.
Yeah, that's basically 99% of reasonably aged RBsThe point is he has value and likely will be on a roster next year and in the right system he can be successful as he has shown.
Eh, kind of. Except he is a former 1,000 yd rusher. He’s a little more proven than the average RB.Yeah, that's basically 99% of reasonably aged RBs