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Dynasty League RB Dregs (1 Viewer)

Portis 26

Portis 26

Madden Freak
The following RBs will almost certainly be FAs in your dynasty league. If waivers are open at this time of year, now is a great time to pick up some bargain basement figures who could help. The quesiton is, who?

MARSHALL FAULK - Could be let out of his St Louis contract and play elsewhere next season?

LEE SUGGS - Does have talent (had one or two huge games for Browns), never has the opportunity?

ERIC SHELTON - Is he a complete bust in Carolina?

DUCE STALEY - Looked like he has lost interest this last season, but not ancient yet, could contribute somewhere? He was on course for 1000 yards a couple of years ago.

ALVIN PEARMAN - If they don't resign Fred Taylor, he could be a RBBC option with Jones-Drew?

LABRANDON TOEFIELD - As above

VERRON HAYNES - Potential to be a grind-it-out back/goal-line back for Steelers if he returns from injury?

WILLIAM GREEN - Former 1st round pick could be done - or will he get one last shot somewhere?

DERRICK WARD - Any chance he is 1B to Brandon Jacobs for Big Blue?

MARCEL SHIPP - Contract status? Has some talent?

DAMIEN NASH - Outside outside shot next year?

ONTERRIO SMITH - CFL reject has no shot of a comeback?

P.J DANIELS - Could have a shot for Ravens?

DERRICK BLAYLOCK - Has some talent, will be cut by NYJ, might latch on somewhere else?

SAMKON GADO - One hit wonder?

JASON WRIGHT - With Droughns future a question mark, may have a shot?

 
The only ones I think have any chance at all and that is a small one are Gado and Green. Depending on the Texans draft if they don't add another back its anyones guess who will come out of that mess after a full training camp and preseason.

Of the other backs I am sure they are all done being productive starters while some may have very limited sucess if they land in the right situation of all of these Green is the one I would think has the highest upside if he hits the situation jackpot maybe Ward as the 2nd most likely.

My opinion is perhaps taking some QB or WR prospects with a better chance to payoff, sure RB would have more value if you hit but with that list you may be better off trying for a backup qb that may start so at least you get some value.

 
My opinion is perhaps taking some QB or WR prospects with a better chance to payoff, sure RB would have more value if you hit but with that list you may be better off trying for a backup qb that may start so at least you get some value.
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I don't disagree necessarily, but a RB who comes out of nowhere to be productive can be incredibly valuable in a dynasty league. Willie Parker is the poster boy of this phenomenon. But someone like Mike Anderson a couple of seasons ago would have been a great example of what I am looking for here - players generally regarded as washed-up who then go on to surprise.
 
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Of these guys, I like:

ALVIN PEARMAN - If they don't resign Fred Taylor, he could be a RBBC option with Jones-Drew?

LABRANDON TOEFIELD - As above

-Pearman & Toefield could be something. That JAX backfield has been VERY crowded, and they've been behind pretty good backs.

ERIC SHELTON - Is he a complete bust in Carolina?

- I think he has a shot once he leaves Carolina, but he might not get one.

WILLIAM GREEN - Former 1st round pick could be done - or will he get one last shot somewhere?

-I think he's a deccent grab & hold for this offseason only. If nothing happens this year, he's done.

DERRICK WARD - Any chance he is 1B to Brandon Jacobs for Big Blue?

- Yes there is.

DAMIEN NASH - Outside outside shot next year?

- I'd even go as far as just using 1 "outside".

DERRICK BLAYLOCK - Has some talent, will be cut by NYJ, might latch on somewhere else?

- Probably as a backup, but I think he'll be in the league.

SAMKON GADO - One hit wonder?

-Unknown if he's got more hits in him, but definitely should be rostered. Once you've proven you can play some, which he did - there is no reason to think another hit is imposssible.

JASON WRIGHT - With Droughns future a question mark, may have a shot?

- has a shot. I like him less than Gado, but as much as anyone else.

 
ALVIN PEARMAN - If they don't resign Fred Taylor, he could be a RBBC option with Jones-Drew?LABRANDON TOEFIELD - As above-Pearman & Toefield could be something. That JAX backfield has been VERY crowded, and they've been behind pretty good backs.
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You've got to think that Toefield would be the guy to pair up with Jones-Drew. He was running pretty good in preseason. Or Greg Jones I guess.
 
I have a lot of dreg RBs on my roster but not a single one of these guys (must be a lot of dreg RBs?).

Seeing Ont Smith on this list is painful. Talent wasted.

 
Portis 26 said:
ALVIN PEARMAN - If they don't resign Fred Taylor, he could be a RBBC option with Jones-Drew?LABRANDON TOEFIELD - As above-Pearman & Toefield could be something. That JAX backfield has been VERY crowded, and they've been behind pretty good backs.
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You've got to think that Toefield would be the guy to pair up with Jones-Drew. He was running pretty good in preseason. Or Greg Jones I guess.
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I would put Jones at the top of the list in Jax.Also Musa Smith or Anderson in Bal. if they decide to cut Jamal.And maybe Ricky Williams as a long shot
 
i picked up travis henry off the scrap heap last year. there's no one with his track record in this group but maybe just maybe, suggs, green or gado might make a splash.

 
When looking for a guy to possibly come out of nowhere, favor youth over the vet. The veteran has shown coaches in practice what he can (and, more likely, can't) do if and when he has the ball.

Jamal Lewis could be cut due to his cap number. That leaves Musa Smith and Mike Anderson.

I like PJ Daniels to get a shot.

I also like Wright in Cleveland to get a shot to be a third down back.

My :whistle:

 
If I'm shooting for a home run pick out of these, I'm going with Derrick Ward and Jason Wright. Wright actually looked decent when Droughns was injured, and Ward is one of the better raw talents out of most people's perview. Tiki leaving means there is a hole, and unless the Giants make a trade, I don't see a RB on the FA market they would sign. Jacobs has the lead, but this wouldn't be a bad combination and I don't think he's out of the running yet.

ETA: I suppose we have to include Nash in the "home run" possibilities.

 
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Moats.

Just keep him away from participating in punt returns.

He's way down right now, but he can go way up relatively fast.

A poor man's Michael Turner.

 
I kinda like Moats too. If Westy would have missed time Moats would have taken his role while CBuck keeps his current role IMO. At this point maybe they'll let him go and he'll land with another team. Let's not forget how strong he was at the end of last season when he received signficant action.

 
Ariakis said:
I kinda like Moats too. If Westy would have missed time Moats would have taken his role while CBuck keeps his current role IMO. At this point maybe they'll let him go and he'll land with another team. Let's not forget how strong he was at the end of last season when he received signficant action.
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Bear in mind Moats isn't a quick study, which cost him more than half of his rookie year in being inactive. He didn't know enough of the offense.
 
Ariakis said:
I kinda like Moats too. If Westy would have missed time Moats would have taken his role while CBuck keeps his current role IMO. At this point maybe they'll let him go and he'll land with another team. Let's not forget how strong he was at the end of last season when he received signficant action.
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I'll third that motion. I wasn't optimistic about anyone on that list with the exception of Wright who I think has the combo of age and (possible) opportunity on his side.But Moats has a similar skill set to Westbrook and injuries have been a factor.
 
the RBs I like for last roster spot are Maurice Hicks and Kenny Watson. Both have decent talent and are in better spots than many listed above.

 
I would have thought Moats would be rostered on most deeper dynasty leagues. He is after all a former relatively high draft choice in an explosive offense behind a relatively frail starter who has already showcased some excellent skills, although he appears to have fallen somewhat out of favor with the coaching staff.

The idea for this thread was to focus on the real, low-down, down and out DREGS :confused:

 
Portis 26 said:
I would have thought Moats would be rostered on most deeper dynasty leagues. He is after all a former relatively high draft choice in an explosive offense behind a relatively frail starter who has already showcased some excellent skills, although he appears to have fallen somewhat out of favor with the coaching staff.The idea for this thread was to focus on the real, low-down, down and out DREGS :confused:
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Upon further review, Moats does not belong in this thread, yet.
 
That's a weak list.

William Green probably has the most talent out of that group, but it's kind of troubling that no team picked him up after Cleveland dropped him (for Jason Wright, no less).

 
Gado should be rostered, but the rest are done, at best, they may give you an emergency, (I mean REAL emergency) shot of providing a game for you.

 
EBF said:
That's a weak list. William Green probably has the most talent out of that group, but it's kind of troubling that no team picked him up after Cleveland dropped him (for Jason Wright, no less).
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Cleveland actually put him on IR, which may explain why he wasn't picked up.
 
Tick said:
wannabee said:
Kenny Watson
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Still? I kept liking him for about three years, but finally got over it.A lot of coaches have passed on him by now.
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He's a 29-year-old role player. Even if Rudi & Chris Perry were both injured at the same time, Watson would be paired with another runner. You're right. There's no chance of startable upside here.
 
The more I think about it, the more I think Derrick Ward has a real shot. It's not like Brandon Jacobs has really nailed down the starting job, is it?

 
Portis 26 said:
The more I think about it, the more I think Derrick Ward has a real shot. It's not like Brandon Jacobs has really nailed down the starting job, is it?
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Personally I do not think either of them have a shot of being the true #1 runningback. I think they are going to go hard after a RB in the offseason. Whether through trade or else UFA, they will get one. T. Jones, M. Turner, J. Lewis, A. Green, D. Rhodes all are possibilities. And I wouldn't count out them looking into acquiring W. McGahee.
 
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What about Perry? If Rudi was to go down during the season would Perry be able to come in and be the #1 back (assuming he was not injured at the time)?

Perry HT: 6-0, WT: 224, Born: 12-27-1981, College: Michigan, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 26

When they used a first round pick I am sure he was expected to be a very good RB and could be a full time starter. If that has changed was it - because of injuries -or- did he not show the abilities when he played.

His value seems very low right now.

 
I will add another possibility. Noah Herron. Green is getting old and the Green Bay starting job could be up for grabs?

 
Jerome Harrison and Chris Perry. I know Perry probably is rostered in most leagues but is likely pretty attainable. I believe Harrison is the best back on the Browns and if things click and fall into place he would be a legitimate 3 down back in Cleveland.

 
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What about Perry? If Rudi was to go down during the season would Perry be able to come in and be the #1 back (assuming he was not injured at the time)?Perry HT: 6-0, WT: 224, Born: 12-27-1981, College: Michigan, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 26 When they used a first round pick I am sure he was expected to be a very good RB and could be a full time starter. If that has changed was it - because of injuries -or- did he not show the abilities when he played.His value seems very low right now.
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After seeing him run at Michigan, I wanted the Redskins to draft him as their franchise RB under Gibbs in 2004. Of course that was before they traded for Portis, but yeah, he looked good in college. Unfortunately those years are fading into distant memory pretty fast.
 
I agree with Jeff in that when choosing scrap heap RB's it is wiser to go with younger guys. In particular ones whom perhaps have not yet had their chance to be the man. IMHO Musa, Blaylock, Toe, Nash, and Duckett have all had resonable chances to show what they could accomplish. Each one having failed that test.

Moats probably also falls into this catagory, but I am want to give him one more year on my rosters before moving on to the next young guy whom hasn't had a shot to impress. There are reasons why he hasn't gotten more playing time and they are not just because of C.B and B.W

J Wells is also an excellent example of guys whom had a shot. After determining he had his fair shot two years ago I decided to move him out. He did resurface and showed enough flash to be rostered by another team in our league. The flash has since fizzled and he is one again headed for the scrap heap.

My advice is use that extra roster spot on a young guy whom hasn't yet gotten a good shot at showing his coaches what he can do during gametime.

 
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Cobbs still does have a legitimate shot IMHO!
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I drafted Cobbs a few years back. He was unimpressive in N.E. and so I scrap heaped him. He has since resurfaced but cannot escape reality. He is KP. Kan't Play. Toss him back on the scrap heap where he belongs.
 
crnerblitz said:
Portis 26 said:
Cobbs still does have a legitimate shot IMHO!
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I drafted Cobbs a few years back. He was unimpressive in N.E. and so I scrap heaped him. He has since resurfaced but cannot escape reality. He is KP. Kan't Play. Toss him back on the scrap heap where he belongs.
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If Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary and Reuben Droughns can excel in the Denver offense, believe me, so can Cedric Cobbs.
 
Just picked up Derrick Ross in a dynasty league for the hell of it. Was a small school sleeper coming out of college and apparently looked decent in camp last year. Maybe he becomes LJ's backup?

 
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