JohnnyU
Footballguy
Putting aside the what have you done for me lately evaluations, let's take a look at both of these RBs and how they stack up in dynasty. Both were highly recarded prospects comeing out of college and both struggled out of the gate. Miller was in the doghouse early on because he couldn't get off the trainer's table. He has struggled big time with injuries since being drafted. Johnson is struggling now and is buried on the Steelers depth chart.
The knock on Johnson is he ran a 4.57 at the combine and hasn't looked very explosive and isn't very decisive picking a running lane. Plus, there are questions about his receiving ability. He caught 22 passes for 188 yards his last year at Iowa, so it's not like he can't catch, but receiving will probably never be a strong suit for him. When I watched him in college he reminded me of Derrick Henry once he got a full head of steam. Getting up that head of steam could be an issue and I'm not sure his game translates to the NFL as it is right now.
Pittsburgh resigned Warren to a 2 year extension and Kenny Gainwell has looked great filling in for Warren this past week. I'm not sure when Kaleb Johnson will get his chance in Pittsburgh. Maybe he and Miller share one thing in common, but for different reasons, to start to show what they can do in year three. Miller being healthy now and perhaps Johnson whenever it starts to click in a year or two, if it ever does. We've seen our share of RBs bust that we thought would be studs. Remember Trent Richardson?
Like Miller's stuggles in 2023 and 2024, It's too early to write off Kaleb Johnson. Fantasy owners are way too impatient these days. You would think dynasty players would understand this more than redraft players, but hell, even they are becoming too impatient with rookies.
Miller is in his 3rd year and is still only 23 years old. Johnson is 22 in his rookie season.
Now that Miller is healthy he's starting to look like the player we thought he was going to be. I would think Alvin Kamara isn't for long with the Saints and there are trade rumors already circling. After all, why would the Saints hold on to Alvin Kamara? He's an aging asset and they sure aren't anywhere close to competing it appears. The Saints should get something for him while they can. If memory serves he has a friendly contract, but don't quote me on that.
Well, before I write a book I'll stop right there and open this up for discussion. Who is the better dynasty asset, Kaleb Johnson or Kendre Miller?
The knock on Johnson is he ran a 4.57 at the combine and hasn't looked very explosive and isn't very decisive picking a running lane. Plus, there are questions about his receiving ability. He caught 22 passes for 188 yards his last year at Iowa, so it's not like he can't catch, but receiving will probably never be a strong suit for him. When I watched him in college he reminded me of Derrick Henry once he got a full head of steam. Getting up that head of steam could be an issue and I'm not sure his game translates to the NFL as it is right now.
Pittsburgh resigned Warren to a 2 year extension and Kenny Gainwell has looked great filling in for Warren this past week. I'm not sure when Kaleb Johnson will get his chance in Pittsburgh. Maybe he and Miller share one thing in common, but for different reasons, to start to show what they can do in year three. Miller being healthy now and perhaps Johnson whenever it starts to click in a year or two, if it ever does. We've seen our share of RBs bust that we thought would be studs. Remember Trent Richardson?
Like Miller's stuggles in 2023 and 2024, It's too early to write off Kaleb Johnson. Fantasy owners are way too impatient these days. You would think dynasty players would understand this more than redraft players, but hell, even they are becoming too impatient with rookies.
Miller is in his 3rd year and is still only 23 years old. Johnson is 22 in his rookie season.
Now that Miller is healthy he's starting to look like the player we thought he was going to be. I would think Alvin Kamara isn't for long with the Saints and there are trade rumors already circling. After all, why would the Saints hold on to Alvin Kamara? He's an aging asset and they sure aren't anywhere close to competing it appears. The Saints should get something for him while they can. If memory serves he has a friendly contract, but don't quote me on that.
Well, before I write a book I'll stop right there and open this up for discussion. Who is the better dynasty asset, Kaleb Johnson or Kendre Miller?
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