Frank Black
Footballguy
If Abdullah is out and Stafford plays, would anyone risk playing Tion Green or Riddick? If so, which one should be the better play in standard and/or PPR?
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If Abdullah is out: Riddick or Green anyone? (1 Viewer)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Abdullah probably plays but let’s assume he doesn’t.
Riddick is very good in both pass pro & obviously as a receiver. Stafford audibles a ton & often changes blocking schemes based on what he sees. Green admitted on Monday he has a hard time keeping up. In college it was much simpler: you have this guy, or you’re responsible for that side.
Tion found out he was playing when he went back to the locker room after warm ups & saw his jersey hanging in his locker (AA was a true game time decision.) He realizes he was playing when Caldwell walked up to him during the game & asked if he was ready to run.
The level of communication in Allen Park is a little bizzaro these days. High levels of frustration & vets like Tate making veiled statements about what is/isn’t wrong with the team.
Stafford seems to be throwing the ball well the last two days but ball security is a concern. He is tied for the league lead in strip sack fumbles with Tom Savage & that was before he hurt his hand.
Riddick is very good in both pass pro & obviously as a receiver. Stafford audibles a ton & often changes blocking schemes based on what he sees. Green admitted on Monday he has a hard time keeping up. In college it was much simpler: you have this guy, or you’re responsible for that side.
Tion found out he was playing when he went back to the locker room after warm ups & saw his jersey hanging in his locker (AA was a true game time decision.) He realizes he was playing when Caldwell walked up to him during the game & asked if he was ready to run.
The level of communication in Allen Park is a little bizzaro these days. High levels of frustration & vets like Tate making veiled statements about what is/isn’t wrong with the team.
Stafford seems to be throwing the ball well the last two days but ball security is a concern. He is tied for the league lead in strip sack fumbles with Tom Savage & that was before he hurt his hand.
Mt. Man
Footballguy
If Abdullah is out, Riddick's interesting in PPR, and Tion definitely has value in standard, if a definite ceiling because he'll probably still split time. Agree with Tion being the most likely of the 3 to hit the end zone, but obviously high risk to that probable reward.
If Abdullah plays, I could see Riddick as a long-shot flex for PPR, but there's the danger of him disappearing except for a series or two. Green probably is worthless/unstartable, though maybe they give him a few carries because it's not like Abdullah's looked that much better most of the season.
If Abdullah plays, I could see Riddick as a long-shot flex for PPR, but there's the danger of him disappearing except for a series or two. Green probably is worthless/unstartable, though maybe they give him a few carries because it's not like Abdullah's looked that much better most of the season.
Frank Black
Footballguy
With soft news now that Abdullah is being benched today, does anyone have more thoughts on this?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
18-125-2
Mt. Man
Footballguy
It's impossible not to read a benching for play instead of injury as opportunity for Tion against a weak(er) TB run defense. DET O-line is still in shambles (No Wagner, Probably no Swanson, Likely TJ trying to play through pain with unknown results). Honestly it's hard to put Tion above flex range unless you think he'll score a TD, but certainly intriguing. Riddick remains a possibility in PPR as at worst a 3rd down/COP back that might see 10-15 touches.
Frank Black
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Can you explain why the Bucs O-line blocked for Barber when Martin kept getting hit in the backfield constantly? Because I've been trying to figure out why Green had two runs that were probably the best blocking I've seen from Detroit all year.
- 74 yard catch and run 4th PS game against a bunch of guys who are teaching Phys Ed
- first carry regular season 33 yards
- 6 yard TD versus Ravens
Frank Black
Footballguy
Yes, but the question marks about the Det OL today are because of injuries, right? Maybe some of the split today will depend on how good Riddick and Green are in pass pro.
TenMidgets
Footballguy
I like Green over Riddick.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Then you already know the answer. Riddickis excellent in that role, Tion is a confused rookie who can't keep up with the audibles.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Riddick is a high floor RB2 in PPR for as long as Abdullah is benched. I really like the move by DET, he became a liability.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Tion was about I expected
If you block he’ll go through a hole quickly, if not, he’ll lower his pads
ZZ in short yardage is a joke, let Green have a shot at that role - he obvs can’t pass pro so get him in the field more
If you block he’ll go through a hole quickly, if not, he’ll lower his pads
ZZ in short yardage is a joke, let Green have a shot at that role - he obvs can’t pass pro so get him in the field more
Frank Black
Footballguy
Yes, I started J. Williams and benched Hunt for Riddick. Whew!
Thanks for the great insight on the Detroit situation earlier!
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
flipcuplegend
Footballguy
anyone thinking about starting Tion vs Cincy D? Riddick is likely out and AA demoted
