Donald Brown (1 Viewer)

[gump]

Addai just needs to get healthy. Who can possibly tell which backup to roster, and Im sure no one can roster both.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Brown is the most oft-injured player in the NFL, and the worst thing is he has barely played in a two-year career. Just imagine how hurt he would be if he actually had some tread on the tires. Owners would be wise to forget about him and move on, redraft and dynasty.

No, his teammate Bob Sanders wins that award.Also, Brown is only 23, it's too early to draw those conclusions. Addai is 28 and his contract is ending. Redraft you can drop him maybe but not in a dynasty.

 

[CrossEyed]

Addai just needs to get healthy. Who can possibly tell which backup to roster, and Im sure no one can roster both.

Seriously considering it for this week only.

 

[gump]

Addai just needs to get healthy. Who can possibly tell which backup to roster, and Im sure no one can roster both.

Seriously considering it for this week only.

Would you do that because you need to use one this week?Or because you are not sure which one to roster going forward?

 

[purestrength]

Here's the Thursday injury report I posted in the Mike Hart thread:

Sitting out Thursday’s practice were running back Joseph Addai (shoulder), running back Donald Brown (hamstring), wide receiver Austin Collie (thumb), linebacker Kavell Conner (foot), wide receiver Pierre Garcon (hamstring), defensive tackle Antonio Johnson (knee), cornerback Jacob Lacey (foot), cornerback Jerraud Powers (foot) and safety Bob Sanders (biceps).

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne (hamstring) saw limited practice time Thursday. Middle linebacker Gary Brackett (groin) and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) fully participated in the workout.

Collie, Conner, Johnson and Sanders have been ruled out of Monday night’s game with Houston.

 

[CrossEyed]

Addai just needs to get healthy. Who can possibly tell which backup to roster, and Im sure no one can roster both.

Seriously considering it for this week only.

Would you do that because you need to use one this week?Or because you are not sure which one to roster going forward?

I need a starter this week. I have DeAngelo hurt and McCoy and Hillis on byes. I doubt that I will use Brown or Hart going forward, but I sure need someone I can put in my lineup for week 8.

 

[Txns8]

Addai just needs to get healthy. Who can possibly tell which backup to roster, and Im sure no one can roster both.

Seriously considering it for this week only.

Would you do that because you need to use one this week?Or because you are not sure which one to roster going forward?

I need a starter this week. I have DeAngelo hurt and McCoy and Hillis on byes. I doubt that I will use Brown or Hart going forward, but I sure need someone I can put in my lineup for week 8.

Same boat here. I have Blount as the other option with Hart on the wire.

 

[CrossEyed]

pwilson24‎: Sounds now like #Colts RB Donald Brown will go Monday night: "If the game were today, I'd play," Brown said a few minutes ago.

 

[packersfan]

More updates from Phil Wilson:

pwilson24 Phillip B Wilson

#Colts RB Donald Brown expects to practice today and push his right hamstring, which he says feels good. If no setbacks, he plays Monday.

pwilson24 Phillip B Wilson

For the multitude of #Colts fans who will ask, I anticipate Donald Brown and Mike Hart to share RB duty Monday night.

 

[ourmanflint]

Colts RB Donald Brown (hamstring) expects to play Monday night against the Texans.

"If the game were today, I'd play," Brown assured Friday morning. He expects to push his nagging right hamstring by returning to practice Friday afternoon, and the Colts will practice again Saturday. With Joseph Addai (shoulder) expected to be held out, Brown stands a good chance of starting and splitting the workload with Mike Hart. Oct. 29 - 12:37 pm et

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...150&id=5133

 

[scrumptrulescent]

It makes me wonder how little we actually know about what goes on within NFL Organizations. For all we know he could be 100% healthy now. Seems like Indy does a fantastic job of giving the media very little, but keeping any information behind closed doors.

Wilson himself was doing what he's paid to do yesterday.....give the information he knows from practice, injury reports, and Caldwell's pressers.....and also draw his own conclusions. However the conclusions he drew yesterday that Brown probably wouldn't go have changed dramatically now. Proof that even the Indy beat guys know next to nothing.

 

[Morton Muffley]

Colts RB Donald Brown (hamstring) expects to play Monday night against the Texans.

"If the game were today, I'd play," Brown assured Friday morning. He expects to push his nagging right hamstring by returning to practice Friday afternoon, and the Colts will practice again Saturday. With Joseph Addai (shoulder) expected to be held out, Brown stands a good chance of starting and splitting the workload with Mike Hart. Oct. 29 - 12:37 pm et

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...150&id=5133

OK, so now we need to figure out who will get the majority of snaps...my guess is that no one knows as the decision will likely be made in game based upon who looks better. Not saying that one of them will sit the remaining three quarters, but that both will likely be available, both will be prepared to execute the gameplan, and both will get a shot. What happens thereafter is anyone's guess. maybe one guy will separate himself from the other...maybe neither one will. So instead of asking who will get more carries I think the better question is "who is more likely to separate himself from the other?"It's not a rhetorical question as I can see arguments for either:

- Hart is healthier and has been practicing

- Brown is higher drafted (which MAY mean more talented, but who knows)

Thoughts?

 

[ourmanflint]

It makes me wonder how little we actually know about what goes on within NFL Organizations. For all we know he could be 100% healthy now. Seems like Indy does a fantastic job of giving the media very little, but keeping any information behind closed doors.

Wilson himself was doing what he's paid to do yesterday.....give the information he knows from practice, injury reports, and Caldwell's pressers.....and also draw his own conclusions. However the conclusions he drew yesterday that Brown probably wouldn't go have changed dramatically now. Proof that even the Indy beat guys know next to nothing.

With Indy it comes down to reading the tea leaves and they probably do it better than anyone.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Colts RB Donald Brown (hamstring) expects to play Monday night against the Texans.

"If the game were today, I'd play," Brown assured Friday morning. He expects to push his nagging right hamstring by returning to practice Friday afternoon, and the Colts will practice again Saturday. With Joseph Addai (shoulder) expected to be held out, Brown stands a good chance of starting and splitting the workload with Mike Hart. Oct. 29 - 12:37 pm et

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...150&id=5133

OK, so now we need to figure out who will get the majority of snaps...my guess is that no one knows as the decision will likely be made in game based upon who looks better. Not saying that one of them will sit the remaining three quarters, but that both will likely be available, both will be prepared to execute the gameplan, and both will get a shot. What happens thereafter is anyone's guess. maybe one guy will separate himself from the other...maybe neither one will. So instead of asking who will get more carries I think the better question is "who is more likely to separate himself from the other?"It's not a rhetorical question as I can see arguments for either:

- Hart is healthier and has been practicing

- Brown is higher drafted (which MAY mean more talented, but who knows)

Thoughts?

Is Hart actually healthier?If I were to guess I'd think it'll be a 50/50 split. I bet they bring in Hart for the tough yards (goal line) but Brown has a better chance for the BIG play. They'll probably try to get the ball into Brown's hands in space to let him work. Just my 2 cents.

 

[packersfan]

Wilson himself was doing what he's paid to do yesterday.....give the information he knows from practice, injury reports, and Caldwell's pressers.....and also draw his own conclusions. However the conclusions he drew yesterday that Brown probably wouldn't go have changed dramatically now. Proof that even the Indy beat guys know next to nothing.

Agreed. He missed badly on the Addai injury as well. He's a good beat writer but even the best miss from time to time. Of course, we still need to see Brown make it through practice the next two days and play Monday night. Given his history, it's a one day at a time process.As far as the game if he does play, I think the Colts throw it a ton no matter who the RBs are. This looks like a shootout to me and so I wouldn't expect a large amount of rushing attempts for either Brown or Hart. If Brown is healthy I would expect him to be given the first chance to receive the higher percentage of touches by virtue of his pedigree but that's just a guess. I could see an even split in touches. Brown's big-play potential would seem to be something the Colts would want to take advantage of, though. As far as goal-line work, I don't see either one having a clear advantage there.Bottom line, I think if both play both are worth a look as RB3 options in larger leagues but I wouldn't expect a huge game from either one. The upside play would clearly seem to be Brown, though, by virtue of his skill set and him being the No. 1 pick the team needs to get some answers about with Addai headed for free agency after this season.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Wilson himself was doing what he's paid to do yesterday.....give the information he knows from practice, injury reports, and Caldwell's pressers.....and also draw his own conclusions. However the conclusions he drew yesterday that Brown probably wouldn't go have changed dramatically now. Proof that even the Indy beat guys know next to nothing.

Agreed. He missed badly on the Addai injury as well. He's a good beat writer but even the best miss from time to time. Of course, we still need to see Brown make it through practice the next two days and play Monday night. Given his history, it's a one day at a time process.As far as the game if he does play, I think the Colts throw it a ton no matter who the RBs are. This looks like a shootout to me and so I wouldn't expect a large amount of rushing attempts for either Brown or Hart. If Brown is healthy I would expect him to be given the first chance to receive the higher percentage of touches by virtue of his pedigree but that's just a guess. I could see an even split in touches. Brown's big-play potential would seem to be something the Colts would want to take advantage of, though. As far as goal-line work, I don't see either one having a clear advantage there.Bottom line, I think if both play both are worth a look as RB3 options in larger leagues but I wouldn't expect a huge game from either one. The upside play would clearly seem to be Brown, though, by virtue of his skill set and him being the No. 1 pick the team needs to get some answers about with Addai headed for free agency after this season.

This week, both Hart and Brown are probably RB2 options considering bye week implications...next week is also a heavy bye week, so whoever performs better here is probably a viable RB2 next week as well.

 

[packersfan]

Colts coach Jim Caldwell said the plan is for Brown to “ramp up activities.” Brown said he expected to push the hamstring today, that he didn’t feel any pain.

Link

 

[Futz]

Colts coach Jim Caldwell said the plan is for Brown to “ramp up activities.” Brown said he expected to push the hamstring today, that he didn’t feel any pain.

Link

I'm starting to get the warm and fuzzies about finally starting Brown as a flex #3RB. I'm just concerned that I'm growing a little too inpatient as a dynasty owner and will end up force playing him when I don't really need to.The guy needs to either blow up or crash and burn. Stop teasing me whore!

 

[CrossEyed]

Brown a better play in ppr?

 

[Sinrman]

In my TD only league, I was wanting to start Brown against the Texans, but I think for the most part I will avoid this mess.

 

[JamesTheScot]

It makes me wonder how little we actually know about what goes on within NFL Organizations. For all we know he could be 100% healthy now. Seems like Indy does a fantastic job of giving the media very little, but keeping any information behind closed doors. Wilson himself was doing what he's paid to do yesterday.....give the information he knows from practice, injury reports, and Caldwell's pressers.....and also draw his own conclusions. However the conclusions he drew yesterday that Brown probably wouldn't go have changed dramatically now. Proof that even the Indy beat guys know next to nothing.

The funny thing is, who but fantasy ballers care? Seriously. Once you know Addai isn't likely to play, are defensive coordinators really changing anything in their install because Hart is going to start instead of Brown or vice versa? Is there someone out there sweating the fact that they installed a blitz package without knowing whether Hart is going it alone?

 

[Ike]

Who is the more abled pass catching back... Brown or Hart.

Remember in week 1 vs Houston, Payton threw 57 times (40 more than Schaub) and completed 40.

Addai ran 10 times for 44 yards, caught 6 passes for 29 yards.

D. Brown was the only other back used for the Colts and caught 1 pass for 7 yards.

 

[munygon2]

Donald Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

This is a positive sign after Brown was held out of Thursday's practice drills altogether. The 2009 first-round pick plans to play on Monday night, and we consider him a superior fantasy start in comparison to Mike Hart.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=5133

 

[undercover]

As a Colts season ticket holder (and Brown owner in dynasty) I don't know why the Colts don't run more screen passes with Brown (when healthy)....this is where he would do the most damage to ther teams....give him some space. I still wouldn't trust him as a between the tackles runner but they need to give him a try if he is healthy.....hoping for a good game from him Monday night.

 

[taz]

Donald Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

This is a positive sign after Brown was held out of Thursday's practice drills altogether. The 2009 first-round pick plans to play on Monday night, and we consider him a superior fantasy start in comparison to Mike Hart.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=5133

Imagine this will be the last thing we hear about Brown until Monday night, which means he'd be a game-time decision? Unless you can plug in Hart in at the last minute, I don't know how anyone could start Brown with any confidence this week.

 

[Rovers]

Hamstring injuries are perhaps the "trickiest" injury of all. If Brown is only testing on a Friday for a Monday game, that thing could either swell, tighten, get sore or respond well. Since he's been inactive and not practicing, I have no confidence that even if he starts the game he can finish it. That is very reminiscent of Revis' hammy problem. Came back too soon. Said he felt fine in practice, but when he tried to push it in a game situation... he had problems. Players just don't push hamstring injuries in practice the way they will test them in a game. To go from no practice on a Thursday to playing on Monday? I have my doubts.

 

[Cheesedawg]

Donald Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

This is a positive sign after Brown was held out of Thursday's practice drills altogether. The 2009 first-round pick plans to play on Monday night, and we consider him a superior fantasy start in comparison to Mike Hart.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=5133

Imagine this will be the last thing we hear about Brown until Monday night, which means he'd be a game-time decision? Unless you can plug in Hart in at the last minute, I don't know how anyone could start Brown with any confidence this week.

Not true. Indy will practice Saturday, which is their key practice for the week prior to a Monday kick. If Brown is still limited in the Sat practice, he will become quite a gamble as a fantasy play. If he practices in full with no issues, he could be anything from 100% to just good enough to pull it again during the game Monday. Also possible the hamstring would not bounce back after a full practice and he'd be limited or worse on Monday, but we probably won't know that before the Sunday games roll and most fantasy decisions have to be made.With bye issues, if he practices in full tomorrow he is a decent gamble to take for owners who are short on options.

 

[ourmanflint]

Donald Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

This is a positive sign after Brown was held out of Thursday's practice drills altogether. The 2009 first-round pick plans to play on Monday night, and we consider him a superior fantasy start in comparison to Mike Hart.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=5133

Imagine this will be the last thing we hear about Brown until Monday night, which means he'd be a game-time decision? Unless you can plug in Hart in at the last minute, I don't know how anyone could start Brown with any confidence this week.

Not true. Indy will practice Saturday, which is their key practice for the week prior to a Monday kick. If Brown is still limited in the Sat practice, he will become quite a gamble as a fantasy play. If he practices in full with no issues, he could be anything from 100% to just good enough to pull it again during the game Monday. Also possible the hamstring would not bounce back after a full practice and he'd be limited or worse on Monday, but we probably won't know that before the Sunday games roll and most fantasy decisions have to be made.With bye issues, if he practices in full tomorrow he is a decent gamble to take for owners who are short on options.

McFadden was limited in practice all week after missing 2 or 3 weeks of games. We all know what happened next.

 

[pittstownkiller]

OK, did Brown practice, or not, on Thursday or Friday; even FBG has it down as both.

 

[weeblewobble]

From CBS:

Brown looks good in practiceNews: Colts RB Donald Brown [hamstring] came through Friday's practice in relatively good shape, according to coach Jim Caldwell. Brown has missed the last three games. "He did well. He came through [the practice] and he feels good today," Caldwell said. "He feels really good." Brown is questionable for the Monday night game against the Texans, which are ranked 14th against the run and have allowed an average of 20 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.Analysis: Brown sounds like he could get on the field on Monday night for the first time in three weeks. With Joseph Addai unlikely to play and Mike Hart a healthy but inexperienced choice, Brown could see around 12 to 15 touches against a Houston run defense that's allowed over 100 yards per game on average and six rushing touchdowns this year. Brown's never had a big game against the Texans, but he's never had an opportunity like this. Consider him a No. 3 RB or flex option as it appears as if he'll play on Monday.

 

[RIM]

Anyone Seen a Saturday practice update yet? since it's MNF, they practice today correct?

 

[cubbie5150]

Anyone Seen a Saturday practice update yet? since it's MNF, they practice today correct?

Correct....and I haven't seen a Sat report yet

 

[RIM]

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Friday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to play in Week 8, according to The Indianapolis Star's Phillip B. Wilson.

*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) did not practice on Friday.

 

[JohnnyU]

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice.*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Friday. *** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to play in Week 8, according to The Indianapolis Star's Phillip B. Wilson.*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) did not practice on Friday.

WTH

 

[footballnerd]

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice.*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Friday. *** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to play in Week 8, according to The Indianapolis Star's Phillip B. Wilson.*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) did not practice on Friday.

WTH

 

[Hanz]

With injuries and a heavy bye week, I'm pretty much left with Donald Brown so I really need him to go and play well. I think I might pick up Derrick Ward as an emergency replacement in the event Donald can't go Monday or has a setback.

 

[GetmethereForte]

So theres conflicting reports...did Brown not practice, or did he look great in practice? Which one.

 

[dgr81]

Addai is doubtful.

Brown practiced fully today and is questionable.

 

[GetmethereForte]

Brown is playing obviously at this point. Is Hart a better play over Hightower, Im 6-1 with bye week and injury problems.

 

[ourmanflint]

So theres conflicting reports...did Brown not practice, or did he look great in practice? Which one.

There are no conflicting reports. He practiced and looked good Friday. He practiced today fully.The only conflicting evidence here is the questionable tag. He isn't anything close to questionable in my mind. I believe Caldwell has every intention of starting him and giving him every opportunity to show what he can do. The choices are limited with Clark, Collie and Addai all out. I think he gets alot of touches. Could be a huge play this week.

 

[switz]

So theres conflicting reports...did Brown not practice, or did he look great in practice? Which one.

There are no conflicting reports. He practiced and looked good Friday. He practiced today fully.The only conflicting evidence here is the questionable tag. He isn't anything close to questionable in my mind. I believe Caldwell has every intention of starting him and giving him every opportunity to show what he can do.

The choices are limited with Clark, Collie and Addai all out. I think he gets alot of touches. Could be a huge play this week.

Look up like 4 posts.Brown is questionable because hamstrings can flare up any time, and Browns isn't yet 100%. I expect Brown and Hart to share the load.

 

[ourmanflint]

So theres conflicting reports...did Brown not practice, or did he look great in practice? Which one.

There are no conflicting reports. He practiced and looked good Friday. He practiced today fully.The only conflicting evidence here is the questionable tag. He isn't anything close to questionable in my mind. I believe Caldwell has every intention of starting him and giving him every opportunity to show what he can do.

The choices are limited with Clark, Collie and Addai all out. I think he gets alot of touches. Could be a huge play this week.

Look up like 4 posts.Brown is questionable because hamstrings can flare up any time, and Browns isn't yet 100%. I expect Brown and Hart to share the load.

I saw those. I assume those are from FBG injury reports. Little more than typos IMO. Its clear the guy practiced as noted from multiple sources. We are taking these little one liner injury posts seriously after beat writers and Schefter have all told us different?Could flare yes. But I expect Caldwell will ride the hot hand and that should be Brown if he stays healthy.

 

[munygon2]

Brown practiced fully today:

Donald Brown (hamstring) practiced fully on Saturday and is listed as questionable or Monday's game against Houston.

Brown is fully expected to play, and will be a better fantasy play than Mike Hart. He's a top 25 fantasy running back play for Week 8.

Rotoworld

 

[Darryl Talley]

Is Brown a better GL carrier than Hart?

 

[BRONG]

So theres conflicting reports...did Brown not practice, or did he look great in practice? Which one.

There are no conflicting reports. He practiced and looked good Friday. He practiced today fully.The only conflicting evidence here is the questionable tag. He isn't anything close to questionable in my mind. I believe Caldwell has every intention of starting him and giving him every opportunity to show what he can do.

The choices are limited with Clark, Collie and Addai all out. I think he gets alot of touches. Could be a huge play this week.

Look up like 4 posts.Brown is questionable because hamstrings can flare up any time, and Browns isn't yet 100%. I expect Brown and Hart to share the load.

 

[Nemesis]

Is Brown a better GL carrier than Hart?

I could see Hart still having value on MNF especially with the GL touches. I see a 50/50 split with Brown and remember, it should be a high scoring game.

 

[Ralph's Plantation]

Is Brown a better GL carrier than Hart?

I could see Hart still having value on MNF especially with the GL touches. I see a 50/50 split with Brown.

That's the problem with how Indy chooses to release information about injuries.We simply do not know what to believe.If Donald Brown is truly healthy, he will be the primary RB and only go off for breathers. Hart will not vulture GL opportunities nor 3rd down snaps. Donald Brown was drafted to be a 3 down RB and that is how they will use him.If however Donald Brown is not truly healthy, then all logic is tossed out the window and the split can be anywhere from 60-40 to 25-75. For that matter, Brown may not finish the game.I am rolling the dice that Donald Brown is truly healthy.

 

[two_dollars]

Is Brown a better GL carrier than Hart?

I could see Hart still having value on MNF especially with the GL touches. I see a 50/50 split with Brown.

That's the problem with how Indy chooses to release information about injuries.We simply do not know what to believe.If Donald Brown is truly healthy, he will be the primary RB and only go off for breathers. Hart will not vulture GL opportunities nor 3rd down snaps. Donald Brown was drafted to be a 3 down RB and that is how they will use him.If however Donald Brown is not truly healthy, then all logic is tossed out the window and the split can be anywhere from 60-40 to 25-75. For that matter, Brown may not finish the game.I am rolling the dice that Donald Brown is truly healthy.

I think I'm with you. I have to choose between Brown, Wells, and Stewart.. it's a PPR league and the other 2 don't catch out of the backfield and haven't proven anything. If there's one thing I've learned in FF, it's when players have similar projections, go with the better offense.

 

[The Comedian]

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice.*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Friday. *** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to play in Week 8, according to The Indianapolis Star's Phillip B. Wilson.*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) did not practice on Friday.

Great work here guys.

 

[dmac37]

Is Brown a better GL carrier than Hart?

I could see Hart still having value on MNF especially with the GL touches. I see a 50/50 split with Brown.

That's the problem with how Indy chooses to release information about injuries.We simply do not know what to believe.

If Donald Brown is truly healthy, he will be the primary RB and only go off for breathers. Hart will not vulture GL opportunities nor 3rd down snaps. Donald Brown was drafted to be a 3 down RB and that is how they will use him.

If however Donald Brown is not truly healthy, then all logic is tossed out the window and the split can be anywhere from 60-40 to 25-75. For that matter, Brown may not finish the game.

I am rolling the dice that Donald Brown is truly healthy.

I think I'm with you. I have to choose between Brown, Wells, and Stewart.. it's a PPR league and the other 2 don't catch out of the backfield and haven't proven anything. If there's one thing I've learned in FF, it's when players have similar projections, go with the better offense.

I'm starting all 3 and feeling pretty good about it FWIW Dodds has all 3 as #1 RB's in PPROf the 3 I think Stewart is the best choice followed by Beanie and Brown is the wildcard.