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IDP Spotlight: Barrett Ruud (1 Viewer)

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2009 IDP Spotlight Series

One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The IDP Forum here has grown quickly over the past few years and is probably the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things related to IDPs. In what we hope to make an annual tradition, the IDP Spotlight series will be a key part of our preseason effort this year. As many of you know from what has been done with offensive players over the years, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. This year, we hope to publish IDP Spotlights for approximately 20-30 players, which should account for many of the most interesting IDP starters for this year and possibly years to come.

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Thread Topic: Barrett Ruud, ILB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Ruud had a terrific 2008 with 137 total tackles and a nice mixture of glory stats (3 sacks, 2 INT, 6 PDs). He was easily a LB1 in any format.

What's changed: new coach, new defensive coordinator (Jim Bates), new scheme, no Derrick Brooks, no Jeff Garcia

Between the scheme change going away from the Tampa-2 (thus now funneling plays to the middle), loss of Brooks, flux & inexperience at the OLB spots, and expected regression on the offensive side of the ball (McCown, Leftwich or Freeman at QB), Ruud should see better than average tackle opportunity, certainly better than any point in his career.

Prediction: a 137 tackle season is difficult to top, but expect Ruud's tackle numbers to increase across the board. He will be a strong candidate to lead the league in tackles in 2009. Along with this increase, I predict a slight decrease in his glory stats as the Bucs play more from behind than in recent years. Regardless, he remains a certain LB1 and is as sure a lock to be a top 5 LB as there is. The #1 overall LB is not out of the question.

107 solos, 37 assists, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT, 5 PDs

 
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Long time readers of the Forum know the argument here. A solid talent in the middle of a Jim Bates defense without obvious competition for tackles is in line for a huge solo tackle season. In this case, that solid talent is Barrett Ruud -- a player who was on pace for 100+ solos before a knee injury slowed him during the second half of 2007 and who topped 100 solos in 2008. If you trust the history of this scheme, Ruud could well top 110 solos this season. I think he's the #1 IDP this season.

112 solos, 34 assists, 2 sacks, 3 FF/FR, 1 INT, 4 PD

 
Ruud is not a thumper; athletically, he’s a better-than average, smart, active, always around the ball, struggles shedding.

In 2008 Ruud had double digit tackles is five of his final 9 games, a 112 solo pace over that span. Like Jene said… “A solid talent in the middle of a Jim Bates defense without obvious competition for tackles”, has the making of a big year.

110-41-2 2 sacks / 2 INTs / 6 PDs / 2 FF,FR

 
I have ruud ranked at 2 behind willis but that is because of the team being down early and the rushing will be on by other teams. I would take any linebacker with a weak all round team

 
I have ruud ranked at 2 behind willis but that is because of the team being down early and the rushing will be on by other teams. I would take any linebacker with a weak all round team
I have dropped ruud down below to the 4th spot at looking at the team I see Angelo Crowell stealing alot of his tackles and a healthy run stopping jermaine phillips he will defintley fight for tackles. I believe the top 4 are Patrick Willis,Jon Beason, DJ Williams, Barret Ruud and Demeco Ryans
 
I have ruud ranked at 2 behind willis but that is because of the team being down early and the rushing will be on by other teams. I would take any linebacker with a weak all round team
I have dropped ruud down below to the 4th spot at looking at the team I see Angelo Crowell stealing alot of his tackles and a healthy run stopping jermaine phillips he will defintley fight for tackles. I believe the top 4 are Patrick Willis,Jon Beason, DJ Williams, Barret Ruud and Demeco Ryans
Im pretty sure Crowell has had a setback, so there is not telling if he is even healthy enough to start the season... I could be wrong though..
 
bump for more comments and projections.

Ruud was an elite fantasy performer last season. How will the changes in personnel and coaching impact his production in 2009?

 
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The actual city, or the 'burbs?

 

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