Dominic Rhodes - Any Value? (1 Viewer)

[watsonrm]

I can afford to stash him on my bench half the year, and the waiver wire is pretty clean since this is a deep league.

Once he comes back, what is the likelihood he'll supplant Lamont?

 

[The Mechanic]

I can afford to stash him on my bench half the year, and the waiver wire is pretty clean since this is a deep league.Once he comes back, what is the likelihood he'll supplant Lamont?

First off...it's week 5 he's back, not half the year. And Yes hold on to him, Lamont is doing OK but there's a long road to travel and Oak. is going to be running the ball a lot. I also picked him in my draft late and saving him for a later time....

 

[ExtraPoint]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

 

[ceo3west]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

Exactly. Rhodes is an average backup. Indy made him look like a stud.

 

[mr blond]

I think Jordan is the better RB and will get the larger share of the work after Rhodes' return. OAK has a nice stretch of RB matchups up until their bye week and Rhodes' return from suspension. Many Jordan owners drafted him as a RB3. With this nice stretch of games, many owners may make the decision to run with him as their RB2. I'm targeting these teams in a couple of my leagues to trade Rhodes to before his return; probably during OAK's week 5 bye. I figure Jordan will get the bulk of the work, but Jordan owners may feel more confident committing to Jordan as their RB2 if they also owned Rhodes. I don't expect to get a lot for Rhodes, but I think I could include him in a larger deal for a WR upgrade that will be of more value to my team then hanging onto Rhodes as my RB4/5.

 

[smackdaddies]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

You are so right. Thats why the Raiders wrote that check to Rhodes. Because they expected him to sit on the bench and pine.mmm, no.The Raiders signed him because they think he can start ahead of Jorden. EP might not think so, but obviously by thier actions the raiders organization thinks so

 

[ceo3west]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

You are so right. Thats why the Raiders wrote that check to Rhodes. Because they expected him to sit on the bench and pine.mmm, no.The Raiders signed him because they think he can start ahead of Jorden. EP might not think so, but obviously by thier actions the raiders organization thinks so

When healthy, Jordan is a stud. Rhodes is not. End of discussion.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

I agree Jordan >> Rhodes, but lets not get carried away.

 

[smackdaddies]

Brandon Jackson and Derrick Ward are the only two starting RBs who Rhode's could supplant. Jordan could start on a dozen other teams. Jordan might not have been Kiffin's player but he's notably better than Rhodes.

You are so right. Thats why the Raiders wrote that check to Rhodes. Because they expected him to sit on the bench and pine.mmm, no.The Raiders signed him because they think he can start ahead of Jorden. EP might not think so, but obviously by thier actions the raiders organization thinks so

When healthy, Jordan is a stud. Rhodes is not. End of discussion.

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

 

[Big Score]

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

Well, in the interests of accuracy, even if the Raiders were paying Rhodes his full salary this year + his signing bonus, it's only 2.5 million, not 7.5 million. But with no game checks for Rhodes during his 4 game suspension, the Raiders are paying him just a little over 2 million this year & with the 1 million bonus no doubt being spread over the two years of his contract, he would show on the Raiders books for just a tad over 1.5 million this year.

There's plenty of 1.5 million bench-warmers in the NFL.

The Raiders are sure to approach Rhodes about restructuring his contract next year (no way they pay him 5 million). If Rhodes refuses to renegotiate, they'll simply cut him & carry the small cap charge of 1/2 a million from spreading his bonus. Or even better for the Raiders, just wait till after June to cut him & then only carry a 1/4 million cap charge for 2008 / 2009.

IMO, Rhodes salary is not the determining factor regarding his playing time. To me it's all about Jordan. If Jordan keeps playing like he did this past weekend + the fact that we definitely know Jordan is quite capable of being a 3 down back, Rhodes will likely come in just to give him a breather every now & then.

My .02 anyway

 

[Burning Sensation]

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

Well, in the interests of accuracy, even if the Raiders were paying Rhodes his full salary this year + his signing bonus, it's only 2.5 million, not 7.5 million. But with no game checks for Rhodes during his 4 game suspension, the Raiders are paying him just a little over 2 million this year & with the 1 million bonus no doubt being spread over the two years of his contract, he would show on the Raiders books for just a tad over 1.5 million this year.

There's plenty of 1.5 million bench-warmers in the NFL.

The Raiders are sure to approach Rhodes about restructuring his contract next year (no way they pay him 5 million). If Rhodes refuses to renegotiate, they'll simply cut him & carry the small cap charge of 1/2 a million from spreading his bonus. Or even better for the Raiders, just wait till after June to cut him & then only carry a 1/4 million cap charge for 2008 / 2009.

IMO, Rhodes salary is not the determining factor regarding his playing time. To me it's all about Jordan. If Jordan keeps playing like he did this past weekend + the fact that we definitely know Jordan is quite capable of being a 3 down back, Rhodes will likely come in just to give him a breather every now & then.

My .02 anyway

 

[Klimtology]

I cut him in two of my leagues this week.

:dunno:

 

[smackdaddies]

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

Well, in the interests of accuracy, even if the Raiders were paying Rhodes his full salary this year + his signing bonus, it's only 2.5 million, not 7.5 million. But with no game checks for Rhodes during his 4 game suspension, the Raiders are paying him just a little over 2 million this year & with the 1 million bonus no doubt being spread over the two years of his contract, he would show on the Raiders books for just a tad over 1.5 million this year.

There's plenty of 1.5 million bench-warmers in the NFL.

The Raiders are sure to approach Rhodes about restructuring his contract next year (no way they pay him 5 million). If Rhodes refuses to renegotiate, they'll simply cut him & carry the small cap charge of 1/2 a million from spreading his bonus. Or even better for the Raiders, just wait till after June to cut him & then only carry a 1/4 million cap charge for 2008 / 2009.

IMO, Rhodes salary is not the determining factor regarding his playing time. To me it's all about Jordan. If Jordan keeps playing like he did this past weekend + the fact that we definitely know Jordan is quite capable of being a 3 down back, Rhodes will likely come in just to give him a breather every now & then.

My .02 anyway

Rhodes will get his shot in week 5. FYI, he is being paid $2.5m this year. I would like to know other 2.5 mil bench warmers. True, they do get to spread that 1m bonus over the two years in his contract, but it is allready in DR's pocket.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...ck_dominic.html

If Jordon outplays him then, well, then Rhodes wont have been worth a roster spot on your ff team. But Rhodes will get his chance.

If you picked him up in the last 2 rounds of your draft, that to me he is worth rostering till week 5. Remember the basis of this post - "I took him in a deep draft when all the RB were gone". To me, he has a big potential upside, if you drafted him then.

 

[CalBear]

Rhodes will get his shot in week 5. FYI, he is being paid $2.5m this year. I would like to know other 2.5 mil bench warmers. True, they do get to spread that 1m bonus over the two years in his contract, but it is allready in DR's pocket.

Jordan's contract was for $27.5 million and $11 million in guaranteed money, so if you're just measuring by dollars spent, Jordan should start over Rhodes.And if you're measuring by football talent and performance in the current Raiders' offense, Jordan should also start over Rhodes.The coaches know both of these things. Rhodes will not start in Oakland unless Jordan gets injured.

 

[Big Score]

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

Well, in the interests of accuracy, even if the Raiders were paying Rhodes his full salary this year + his signing bonus, it's only 2.5 million, not 7.5 million. But with no game checks for Rhodes during his 4 game suspension, the Raiders are paying him just a little over 2 million this year & with the 1 million bonus no doubt being spread over the two years of his contract, he would show on the Raiders books for just a tad over 1.5 million this year.

There's plenty of 1.5 million bench-warmers in the NFL.

The Raiders are sure to approach Rhodes about restructuring his contract next year (no way they pay him 5 million). If Rhodes refuses to renegotiate, they'll simply cut him & carry the small cap charge of 1/2 a million from spreading his bonus. Or even better for the Raiders, just wait till after June to cut him & then only carry a 1/4 million cap charge for 2008 / 2009.

IMO, Rhodes salary is not the determining factor regarding his playing time. To me it's all about Jordan. If Jordan keeps playing like he did this past weekend + the fact that we definitely know Jordan is quite capable of being a 3 down back, Rhodes will likely come in just to give him a breather every now & then.

My .02 anyway

Rhodes will get his shot in week 5. FYI, he is being paid $2.5m this year. I would like to know other 2.5 mil bench warmers. True, they do get to spread that 1m bonus over the two years in his contract, but it is allready in DR's pocket.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...ck_dominic.html

If Jordon outplays him then, well, then Rhodes wont have been worth a roster spot on your ff team. But Rhodes will get his chance.

If you picked him up in the last 2 rounds of your draft, that to me he is worth rostering till week 5. Remember the basis of this post - "I took him in a deep draft when all the RB were gone". To me, he has a big potential upside, if you drafted him then.

Just as a quick FYI, due to Rhodes 4 game suspension, he's barely seeing 2 million this year, not the 2.5 million you're now saying & certainly not the 7.5 million that you initially gave as a reason for him to see the field.

Rhodes' contract with the Raiders includes language that will dock his pay if Rhodes ever receives an NFL imposed suspension stemming from the arrest according to an NFL source.

LinkYou've also got to remember that Rhodes was only able to eek out a paltry 3.4 ypc last year, despite playing in a far superior Indy offense. If Rhodes could only produce at a 3.4 ypc clip behind Indy's O'line, with Peyton as his QB & receiving threats the like of Harrison, Wayne & Dallas Clark, I don't see him producing much in Oakland's offense.

I honestly don't think he ever got his legs back after that ACL surgery a few years back. He looked pretty slow to me last year & I think he was lucky to cash in off of his Super bowl performance.

As far as examples of highly paid bench warmers go, there's plenty (and a lot of them are making more than the 2 million Rhodes is).

Currently Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, Mark Bradley & Chad Jackson just to name a few.

In the recent past, Burleson warmed the bench for the Seahawks last year, while making far more than Rhodes is.

Chester Taylor had a much larger contract then Rhodes his last year in Baltimore, yet only got spot play behind Lewis when Lewis was healthy.

Do you need me to go on?

I think you're falling into the trap of thinking the dollar dictates who plays ~ vs ~ talent dictating who plays. I think you're also grossly overestimating Rhodes contract.

2 million is chump change in todays NFL.

 

[ceo3west]

The Raiders have 7.5 million reasons to start Rhodes. I hate to tell you, but your opinion is not relevant. It is the Raiders opinion that matters. End of discussion

Well, in the interests of accuracy, even if the Raiders were paying Rhodes his full salary this year + his signing bonus, it's only 2.5 million, not 7.5 million. But with no game checks for Rhodes during his 4 game suspension, the Raiders are paying him just a little over 2 million this year & with the 1 million bonus no doubt being spread over the two years of his contract, he would show on the Raiders books for just a tad over 1.5 million this year.

There's plenty of 1.5 million bench-warmers in the NFL.

The Raiders are sure to approach Rhodes about restructuring his contract next year (no way they pay him 5 million). If Rhodes refuses to renegotiate, they'll simply cut him & carry the small cap charge of 1/2 a million from spreading his bonus. Or even better for the Raiders, just wait till after June to cut him & then only carry a 1/4 million cap charge for 2008 / 2009.

IMO, Rhodes salary is not the determining factor regarding his playing time. To me it's all about Jordan. If Jordan keeps playing like he did this past weekend + the fact that we definitely know Jordan is quite capable of being a 3 down back, Rhodes will likely come in just to give him a breather every now & then.

My .02 anyway <_<

Rhodes will get his shot in week 5. FYI, he is being paid $2.5m this year. I would like to know other 2.5 mil bench warmers. True, they do get to spread that 1m bonus over the two years in his contract, but it is allready in DR's pocket.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...ck_dominic.html

If Jordon outplays him then, well, then Rhodes wont have been worth a roster spot on your ff team. But Rhodes will get his chance.

If you picked him up in the last 2 rounds of your draft, that to me he is worth rostering till week 5. Remember the basis of this post - "I took him in a deep draft when all the RB were gone". To me, he has a big potential upside, if you drafted him then.

 

[Big Score]

Rhodes will get his shot in week 5.

Barring an injury to Jordan, I'd say Rhodes has two chances of this happening...Slim & None...& Slim just left town