Could D.Rhodes cut into J.Addai's numbers? (1 Viewer)

[Thumper]

Is there anybody out there that thinks D.Rhodes or K.Keith could cut into Addai's numbers?

Addai seemed to slow down in the second half of last season. Is it possible or even likely that he will not see as many touches this year and may in fact lose some goal line carries to Rhodes?

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Could D.Rhodes cut into J.Addai's numbers?

No.

 

[blackjack23]

Addai is one of the Colts best playmakers. Theyll keep him fresh but they wont let him sit out for too many plays.

 

[3C's]

Keith will be in the CFL so I doubt he's a concern.

 

[hauser42]

This is a very good point to keep an eye on. Lat year Addai faded during the second half so the Colts could watch the amount of carries Addai has this season. Rhodes is a better all around player than Keith and the other RBs that Colts had last year.

 

[Thumper]

This is a very good point to keep an eye on. Lat year Addai faded during the second half so the Colts could watch the amount of carries Addai has this season. Rhodes is a better all around player than Keith and the other RBs that Colts had last year.

Addai is a system back. He is not a stud along the lines of L.T. or A.P. It is possible the Colts may mix things up a bit to keep him fresh going down the stretch.

 

[dcgangstas]

I don't think Rhodes will cut into Addai's touches substantially, though he will get around 10-12 touches per game. Rhodes already knows Indy's offensive scheme quite well, so there's no learning curve there.

As mentioned before, Addai went from 4.7 yards/carry in the first half of the year, to 3.3 yards/carry in the 2nd half, so clearly he wore down. Rhodes will ensure he stays relatively fresh, and is an insurance policy in case of injury. Dominic has demonstrated he can be productive also; he had 641 yards rushing and 325 yards receiving in 2006 (Addai's first season). That's almost 1000 total yards, with 5 TDs.

My advice: if you have Addai, if you don't have Rhodes, go get him.

 

[Jon_Moore]

It depends on how you define "cut into" I guess.

In the player spotlight thread for Addai, I said he'd keep him from taking a major addition of carries this year. I only projected him to get 244 carries.

That said, I've still got him projected for a career high in rushing yards, receptions, receiving yards, and 15 total TDs. I think he'll finish roughly the same as last year, a tad better, but not by much.

Take him at 5 and be happy.

 

[ffball-novice]

I don't think Rhodes will cut into Addai's touches substantially, though he will get around 10-12 touches per game. Rhodes already knows Indy's offensive scheme quite well, so there's no learning curve there. As mentioned before, Addai went from 4.7 yards/carry in the first half of the year, to 3.3 yards/carry in the 2nd half, so clearly he wore down. Rhodes will ensure he stays relatively fresh, and is an insurance policy in case of injury. Dominic has demonstrated he can be productive also; he had 641 yards rushing and 325 yards receiving in 2006 (Addai's first season). That's almost 1000 total yards, with 5 TDs. My advice: if you have Addai, if you don't have Rhodes, go get him.

Or perhaps the Colts OL was so massively injured comig down the stretch that they were using guys that started the year on the practice squad. Most likely it was a combo of the two. I do think that Rhodes will make minor cuts into his yardage and TD's as he is a far superior back to Keith in blocking, receiving and I felt Goal line carries. Last year Keith was weak enough that they had to go to Addai.

 

[dcgangstas]

Given the health (or lack thereof) of the Colts' offensive line with Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday and Ryan Lilja out at least six weeks, it could be a very tough time for Addai and the other skill position players in Indy.

 

[OldMilwaukee]

Rhodes was the MVP of the game that gave the Colts a championship title.

How soon we forget.

 

[Muahahaha]

I took Addai last year largely because it was just him in the rotation. Keith IMH was never really someone who the Colts would want to shoulder some of the load. Apparently, the Colts weren't happy with the results. So they brought in Rhodes and drafted Mike Hart, the former Heisman trophy candidate.

This is enough for me to think that last year was Addai's ceiling. The problems with Manning and the line further hurt the equation. I am not taking Addai this year.

 

[joffer]

Addai's value comes more in the quality of his touches (high powered, high scoring offense), rather than the quantity. he only needs 250 carries and 40-50 catches to be worth a 1st rounder. everything on top of that is upside, which is very possible.

 

[Manster]

i swear i saw that kenton keith got cut.

 

[az_prof]

No. He didn't two years ago. Why would he now that he is older?

 

[doomsdaydoc]

I think Rhodes will get more carries than Keith did (although consider that Addai did miss a game due to injury). Rhodes will also get a few goal line carries. Addai is the feature back but he is not your typical workhorse back like LT, SJ or LJ. These guys get 90 - 95% of the action. Addai is cut out more for 75%, which is still very good given the offensive power this team has.

 

[travdogg]

He likely helps Addai stay fresh and Indy will probably run more effectively this year(don't underestimate Harrison's return) Addai's also only in his 3rd year, its not like the guy has peaked by any means. There's still a good chance he becomes a 300-carry RB and he's proven he is a top-5 guy with far fewer carries.

As far as goal-line carries go I don't see Rhodes being much of a factor if any. Addai has been one of the best short yardage runners in the NFL over the last two years. The guy always seems to squirt through and get the extra yard.

I think there is a better chance of Hart taking Rhodes job, than Rhodes getting anywhere close to the amount of work he got Addai's rookie year. I'd say 125 touches or so for Rhodes, 325 touches or so for Addai.

 

[zamboni]

I think there is a better chance of Hart taking Rhodes job, than Rhodes getting anywhere close to the amount of work he got Addai's rookie year.

Bingo.People point to Rhodes' Super Bowl performance two years ago, but don't forgot how subpar he was for much of the year - enough to open the door wide open for Addai to surpass him as the lead RB. Two years later, I doubt Rhodes has gotten any better - I think Hart is the guy you want to handcuff with Addai.

 

[blackjack23]

Rhodes barely got any carries in Oakland last year behind Jordan & Fargas. Now hes gonna steal carries from Addai? If anybody does itll be Hart.

 

[blackjack23]

No. He didn't two years ago. Why would he now that he is older?

Seriously? Addai & Rhodes basically split playing time 50/50 2 years ago.

 

[zamboni]

No. He didn't two years ago. Why would he now that he is older?

Seriously? Addai & Rhodes basically split playing time 50/50 2 years ago.

True, but as the season wore on, Addai started getting the majority of the load (although Rhodes still got his fair share). Plus, Addai was a rookie and was eased in slowly.

 

[unckeyherb]

I don't think Rhodes will cut into Addai's touches substantially, though he will get around 10-12 touches per game. Rhodes already knows Indy's offensive scheme quite well, so there's no learning curve there.

As mentioned before, Addai went from 4.7 yards/carry in the first half of the year, to 3.3 yards/carry in the 2nd half, so clearly he wore down. Rhodes will ensure he stays relatively fresh, and is an insurance policy in case of injury. Dominic has demonstrated he can be productive also; he had 641 yards rushing and 325 yards receiving in 2006 (Addai's first season). That's almost 1000 total yards, with 5 TDs.

My advice: if you have Addai, if you don't have Rhodes, go get him.

coincidentally this is right around the time that his offensive line started to really get banged up. And one of the greatest WR's to ever play the game went down. I can't stand it when people jump up to point out that Addai is a system back but never attribute the system's faltering as a possible cause for his numbers to drop. Addai will get his. He finished in the top 10 RB's his rookie year with this same guy as the starter. Two years later, roles are reversed, with Addai the starter and Rhodes the backup/COP. Oh and if you look into it, Addai is one of the biggest playmakers in the RZ/goal line situations, so I don't see Rhodes (who couldn't supplant anyone in OAKLAND) taking meaningful carries away.

 

[blackjack23]

No. He didn't two years ago. Why would he now that he is older?

Seriously? Addai & Rhodes basically split playing time 50/50 2 years ago.

True, but as the season wore on, Addai started getting the majority of the load (although Rhodes still got his fair share). Plus, Addai was a rookie and was eased in slowly.

I know that. I was just refuting his point that Rhodes didnt cut into his #s his rookie year which is completely not true.

 

[zamboni]

No. He didn't two years ago. Why would he now that he is older?

Seriously? Addai & Rhodes basically split playing time 50/50 2 years ago.

True, but as the season wore on, Addai started getting the majority of the load (although Rhodes still got his fair share). Plus, Addai was a rookie and was eased in slowly.

I know that. I was just refuting his point that Rhodes didnt cut into his #s his rookie year which is completely not true.

Gotcha - read it wrong.