Foster To Open Season As Panthers' Starting RB (1 Viewer)

[switz]

Against NE, neither RB looked spectacular. Foster got almost no work at all, one nice catch, and I think a couple runs. No holes anywhere.

Williams came in laster, got a few plays against NE's first string D, looked better than Foster, but not by much. Once the second stringers came in Williams looked much more explosive.

It seems to me that Williams is more explosive, but doesn't have as good of vision as Foster. Just from that game.

Both backs will play, Foster will start.

 

[Crusaderfan]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

 

[captbly]

Carolina Homer hear, and I have to tell you. Foster looks like a different back this year. Maybe it's because of the zone blocking system, maybe he feels the the heat from DWill. Whatever it may be, he's running faster, making better decisions and seeing holes very well. Carolina has a weak schedule this year, so if Foster stays healthy I see no reason why he could not run for 1100+ yards and anywhere from 5-7 TDs. Fox is a very dedicated to Foster, so I don't see DWill taking over the starting spot unless Foster gets hurt. And that's not far fetched.

 

[Traders2001]

From their Whispers section:

Well that settles it.

No, it doesn't. But it puts another nail in the coffin for DeAngelo supporters. Why D. Williams continues to get drafted ahead of the actual starter is beyond me.

Same reason MJD gets drafted ahead of Fred Taylor.

NOt really , at least MJD was productive last season and gets most of the goal line carries .I traded Williams tired waiting , the longest you wait the more value he loses .

 

[Tubalcane]

Alright…I’m trying to get a read on Foster. Of the following: Warrick Dunn, Ladell Betts, Lamont Jordan…who has better value and who has worse value than Foster. I’m really struggling to come up with an accurate projection for Foster.

My gut tells me Foster should be a great #4…but I still get bad feelings from the Carolina O-Line

 

[barndog]

Alright…I’m trying to get a read on Foster. Of the following: Warrick Dunn, Ladell Betts, Lamont Jordan…who has better value and who has worse value than Foster. I’m really struggling to come up with an accurate projection for Foster. My gut tells me Foster should be a great #4…but I still get bad feelings from the Carolina O-Line

I would have Foster roughly = to Jordan, b/c both are in similar situations: clear RB1s with unproven OFFs. Betts has more upside, perhaps, but being behind Portis hurts him. Dunn is the clear 4th guy here to me b/c he's getting old and Norwood looms large.

 

[Da Guru]

D-Willy has has two training camps to take the job but can`t do it.

 

[zamboni]

Alright…I’m trying to get a read on Foster. Of the following: Warrick Dunn, Ladell Betts, Lamont Jordan…who has better value and who has worse value than Foster. I’m really struggling to come up with an accurate projection for Foster. My gut tells me Foster should be a great #4…but I still get bad feelings from the Carolina O-Line

I would have Foster roughly = to Jordan, b/c both are in similar situations: clear RB1s with unproven OFFs. Betts has more upside, perhaps, but being behind Portis hurts him. Dunn is the clear 4th guy here to me b/c he's getting old and Norwood looms large.

I think Jordan's situation is better than Foster's. Foster has a highly-drafted rookie nipping at his heels, and even if Foster wins the job outright, may lose goal line looks. Jordan at least has the goal line duty, not to mention an injured rookie on the PUP list (at best) and a suspended journeyman as his primary competition.

 

[Banger]

Alright…I’m trying to get a read on Foster. Of the following: Warrick Dunn, Ladell Betts, Lamont Jordan…who has better value and who has worse value than Foster. I’m really struggling to come up with an accurate projection for Foster. My gut tells me Foster should be a great #4…but I still get bad feelings from the Carolina O-Line

I would have Foster roughly = to Jordan, b/c both are in similar situations: clear RB1s with unproven OFFs. Betts has more upside, perhaps, but being behind Portis hurts him. Dunn is the clear 4th guy here to me b/c he's getting old and Norwood looms large.

I think Jordan's situation is better than Foster's. Foster has a highly-drafted rookie nipping at his heels, and even if he wins the job outright, may lose goal line looks. Jordan at least has the goal line duty, not to mention an injured rookie on the PUP list (at best) and a suspended journeyman as his primary competition.

For the first 4 weeks I'd agree but once Rhodes gets back I'm not sure what will happen in Oakland. Rhodes was their free agency pickup while they forced Jordan to take a big paycut to stay with the team. I'm not sure if either one really distinguished themselves during the preseason. As far as losing goal line looks, who do you think he'd lose them to? D. Will? Neither situation is ideal but one thing you do have is history and history says that Fox will use his vets (Foster) despite what we, the more intelligent fantasy community, think.

 

[zamboni]

As far as losing goal line looks, who do you think he'd lose them to? D. Will?

IIRC, there's been rumblings that Goings could get those carries. He seems more capable at that role than Foster. We probably haven't seen enough of D-Will's ability at the stripe yet.

 

[Banger]

As far as losing goal line looks, who do you think he'd lose them to? D. Will?

IIRC, there's been rumblings that Goings could get those carries. He seems more capable at that role than Foster. We probably haven't seen enough of D-Will's ability at the stripe yet.

Ok, because I didn't think that D. Will would be a better goal line runner than Foster (not that he's great/good by any stretch).

 

[vamphyri]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

12 Team redraft this past weekend Williams went at 4.12I took Foster as RB4 at 11.07

 

[Keith Lewis]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

12 Team redraft this past weekend Williams went at 4.12I took Foster as RB4 at 11.07

You just got value, whoever took D. Williams watched his college highlights one too many times, what a schlub.

 

[WampusCat43]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

12 Team redraft this past weekend Williams went at 4.12I took Foster as RB4 at 11.07

Same setup, DeWill went in the 4th, and I got Foster as RB5 in the 14th. Everybody in this league looks for sleepers in the late round, and let guys like this go. Brandon Jackson wasn't even drafted.

 

[coolice]

Got him at 11.3 in 10 team redraft as my #6.

Just before my 2 k and 2 d picks.

If works out, I could trade him after his two good weeks before he gets pulled.

 

[DoubleG]

Got him at 11.3 in 10 team redraft as my #6.

Just before my 2 k and 2 d picks.

If works out, I could trade him after his two good weeks before he gets pulled. pulls something.

FYP.

 

[1huskerfan]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.

I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

12 Team redraft this past weekend Williams went at 4.12

I took Foster as RB4 at 11.07

Same setup, DeWill went in the 4th, and I got Foster as RB5 in the 14th. Everybody in this league looks for sleepers in the late round, and let guys like this go. Brandon Jackson wasn't even drafted.

Is this a ladies league?

 

[Dodge]

One would think if DeAngelo was that much more talented than DeShaun, he'd take the job. Blocking problems or no, if he was a stud, they'd give him the rock.I like the ignore DeAngelo early, grab Foster late move.

If one were targetting DeShaun Foster late, what round in a 12-team league should one plan on taking Foster?

In a 12 team draft yesterday, I got Foster at 10.2 .

12 Team redraft this past weekend Williams went at 4.12I took Foster as RB4 at 11.07

10 Team DraftWilliams went 9.09I got Foster at 13.08

 

[moleculo]

So - is this a situation where Foster and Williams will be splitting time (full blown RBBC), or more of a starter/back-up type of situation?

 

[switz]

So - is this a situation where Foster and Williams will be splitting time (full blown RBBC), or more of a starter/back-up type of situation?

While many contend Fox has never been a RBBC guy, I think the new OC Davidson is... so you will probably see a 60-40 split between the two backs, but Foster will get the heavier load. The backs will be used differently, IMO, it seems DWill will see mostly sweeps/draws, and Foster will be between the tackles, off tackle, as well as screens (contrary to popular belief he is the better receiver)So depending on the type of play, a different RB may be in...

 

[zamboni]

No source listed, so it's hard to gauge the accuracy, but still worth noting.

Panthers | Foster to start season as No. 1 running back

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:17:39 -0700

Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster has held onto the team's starting running back spot. However, Foster will split carries with RB DeAngelo Williams. Foster will likely receive the goal-line carries for the team.

 

[shadyridr]

No source listed, so it's hard to gauge the accuracy, but still worth noting.

Panthers | Foster to start season as No. 1 running back

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:17:39 -0700

Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster has held onto the team's starting running back spot. However, Foster will split carries with RB DeAngelo Williams. Foster will likely receive the goal-line carries for the team.

Since Foster and Williams have both proven to be horrible goal-line backs why doesnt the team use Goings more often? I dont understand that.

 

[zamboni]

No source listed, so it's hard to gauge the accuracy, but still worth noting.

Panthers | Foster to start season as No. 1 running back

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:17:39 -0700

Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster has held onto the team's starting running back spot. However, Foster will split carries with RB DeAngelo Williams. Foster will likely receive the goal-line carries for the team.

Since Foster and Williams have both proven to be horrible goal-line backs why doesnt the team use Goings more often? I dont understand that.

Good question, and that may be the case. Again, there's no substantiation of the above blurb, so it could be bunk.

 

[GDogg]

No source listed, so it's hard to gauge the accuracy, but still worth noting.

Panthers | Foster to start season as No. 1 running back

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:17:39 -0700

Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster has held onto the team's starting running back spot. However, Foster will split carries with RB DeAngelo Williams. Foster will likely receive the goal-line carries for the team.

Reading reports on the Panthers, Foster was by far their best goal-line back in workouts and training camp. This isn't a big surprise.Thanks for the confirming info!