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zamboni
Footballguy
Neither guy has particularly distinguished himself thus far, but IMO Addai will have the job to himself sooner rather than later. I'm not sure how good he'll be, but Addai was drafted to be Edge's replacement, and Rhodes really hasn't done much since he effectively replaced Edge 4 years ago.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
Guys, I firmly believe this is coachspeak. I have nothing to base my opinion on, but I can tell you that Tom Moore has already stated his preference to use a primary back.
Rhodes has looked better throughout camp. And I see it only getting better once the season starts.
80/20 mix IMO.
Rhodes has looked better throughout camp. And I see it only getting better once the season starts.
80/20 mix IMO.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
Rhodes 65/35.
packersfan
Footballguy
I doubt it will be that high in Rhodes' favor, maybe more like 60-40 at least in the early portions of the season. But I do agree that, based on what I've seen so far, Rhodes has easily been the superior RB. The problem is neither guy has really looked very good. At best, Rhodes has been slightly above average which means Addai has been well below average. I've been surprised by how bad Addai has looked to be honest (and yes I realize it's just preseason and no I'm not calling him a bust). I haven't seen every play of every Colts' preseason game and I haven't seen every practice so there could be plenty of instances where Addai has shined but given what I've seen I haven't been very impressed.The main question that doesn't seem to be answered is who is going to get the first crack at the goal-line/short-yardage carries. That's a critical factor in this equation and I don't know if there's a definitive answer to that question yet.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Would Polian trade Addai for Michael Turner right now?
Would Polian trade Addai for Jerious Nowrood right now?
My guess is the answer would be "yes" to both questions.
Would Polian trade Addai for Jerious Nowrood right now?
My guess is the answer would be "yes" to both questions.
Fla\/\/ed
Footballguy
That would make Polian an idiot.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
JohnnyU
Footballguy
....and we all know that Polian has been one of the best GMs for about 8 or 9 years running now. He knows what he's doing for the most part. Yes, I'm sure he isn't without fault, but who isn't? Any move that Bill Polian makes I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt. Having said that, one of his few mistakes may have been the selection of Addai. I emphasize "MAY". It's waaaay to early to make that assumption.
Fla\/\/ed
Footballguy
Exactly. It is WAY TO EARLY TO MAKE ANY JUDGEMENT ON ADDAI. How many regular season games has Addai played?
packersfan
Footballguy
That's the vibe I'm getting here too. Again, I realize that it's still early and Addai could still prove to be worthy of his first-round selection. But watching him play he just looks ordinary at best. He doesn't look like a standout talent by any means. I still think the Colts are going to give him a big opportunity to show what he can do -- and so much about fantasy football rests with opportunity -- but I'm starting to wonder if he's going to be able to do anything with it. And I preface all this by saying for months that I've believed Rhodes would end up being the starter and there was too much hype on Addai. However, I haven't been all that impressed with Rhodes either. I think a strong pre-season showing from Addai could have given him the starting job but he hasn't capitalized.
BoulderBob
Footballguy
A washed up Edge put up stats in this offense. Whoever gets the hob will do the same.
I would trade him for Jerome Harrison who has the looks of a future stud RB in this league. He has been the most impressive rookie back by far.Gice Rhodes 20 carries and he willdo his thing. Addai has looked awful. When games are on the line Manning is throwing it, but Rhodes will be on the field this season.
djcolts
Footballguy
I'll repeat what I said in another thread. Addai looked better this week than he did last week, even though the stats didn't show that to be the case. He danced less, got yards after first contact, and had at least two solid pass protecting blocks. As long as I see tangible evidence on Addai improving his game, I'm going to give him a chance to get better (as a fan at least).
Unfortunately, the Saints were in the backfield every other running play, and that is why the running game struggled last night. That is my biggest concern in terms of the Colts running game.
I also think that come the regular season, the running game will be better and the passing game will not be like Tecmo Bowl because defenses will properly game-plan to stop Manning first instead of the pre-season game plans which seem to be to stop the run first.
Unfortunately, the Saints were in the backfield every other running play, and that is why the running game struggled last night. That is my biggest concern in terms of the Colts running game.
I also think that come the regular season, the running game will be better and the passing game will not be like Tecmo Bowl because defenses will properly game-plan to stop Manning first instead of the pre-season game plans which seem to be to stop the run first.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
I'll make judgement right now and stick with it. Addai sucks.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I'm still waiting for someone to point out exactly what Addai accomplished at LSU which is making anyone drool? He is a highly average football player, IMO, and I fully expect Rhodes to keep the starting job all season, by default if nothing else.GMs fell in love with Addai's measurables at the combine. Mike Mamula taught us that great measurables do not equate to being a great football player.
Routilla
Footballguy
I am more concerned with the IND OL as of right now. I've seen both RBs go for negative yardage on the stretch plays as defenders are already at the edge(pun intended) and there is no cut-back lane. Is IND missing any starters on the OL right now? Neither Rhodes nor Addai are distinguishing themselves against the other. So really I don't see one as more beneficial to own except for Addai(5'11", 214) as being a little bigger/stronger compared to Rhodes(5'9", 203).
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
Addai hasn't shown any flashes at all in the 2 games I watched. He is so overhyped in the fantasy world....it is just about as bad as JJ Arrington, but now quite.
Lemmiwinks
Footballguy
I think Rhodes can get it done if given the chance. Addai is clearly a work in progress right now. As the year goes on, I expect Addai's role to increase, but Rhodes can be trusted and this is a team that is definetly not in a rebuilding mode. Rhodes is probably the steadier option for now.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
This is just rediculous. You have no better basis to make this judgement than I do to say that Addai is better than McGahee. Or that McGahee is a bust.Give it a rest! I have proclaimed that I think Rhodes will be the starter this season for the Colts. I also think Addai has some seasoning that is needed. At this point it is really tough to make any better argument.Noahs Troopers said:
How about you also go ahead and make the call on Brady Quinn now? Also, there is a tremendous talent at RB in my son's 5/6th grade league. Maybe you can see a couple of his games and make the call and stick with it on him too?
I'll trust Polian's judgement over yours today and everyday.
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Sweeper
Footballguy
I have drafted them both in different leagues. My logic and strategy has Rhodes as a beginning of the year performer and Addai for the later weeks.
Of course, in both cases there are contingency plans (or they are in fact the contigency plan) but we shall see how things pan out.
Of course, in both cases there are contingency plans (or they are in fact the contigency plan) but we shall see how things pan out.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
And this is why you will lose lots of games in your fantasy league.I'll trust Polian's judgement over yours today and everyday.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
I'm happy to join one of your leagues and report our weekly results here in the forums.And this is why you will lose lots of games in your fantasy league.I'll trust Polian's judgement over yours today and everyday.
nygiants56
Footballguy
you mean Dungy is actually going to use a RBBC format?
c'mon..stop joking..
he used it quite a bit in Tampa, it's only natural to assume that with Edge gone, he'll do the same in Indy..
another team turns to RBBC..
c'mon..stop joking..
he used it quite a bit in Tampa, it's only natural to assume that with Edge gone, he'll do the same in Indy..
another team turns to RBBC..
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switz
Footballguy
Right... cuz "Noah's Tropper" has such a track record of successAnd this is why you will lose lots of games in your fantasy league.I'll trust Polian's judgement over yours today and everyday.
Dolfan
Footballguy
It's already been covered, but I'll go ahead and chime in because I got nothing better to do...
I think that saying both guys will be used is basically coach speak and nothing we didn't already know anyway [did anyone really think that eiter back would really get zero carries this year?]...
I also think that it seems that the majority of people here are underestimating Dominic Rhodes' skills and overestimating Addai's -- that, of course is just my opinion -- we will see if I am right this season, barring an injury to one or the other...
IMO, if Rhodes is healthy, he will see 70% of the touches, and produce as a very good fantasy RB2..
I think that saying both guys will be used is basically coach speak and nothing we didn't already know anyway [did anyone really think that eiter back would really get zero carries this year?]...
I also think that it seems that the majority of people here are underestimating Dominic Rhodes' skills and overestimating Addai's -- that, of course is just my opinion -- we will see if I am right this season, barring an injury to one or the other...
IMO, if Rhodes is healthy, he will see 70% of the touches, and produce as a very good fantasy RB2..
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
Addai is going to disappoint his draft position I think.. he has been creeping up the draft board but I don't think he has anything locked up other then spliting carries.. For keeper/dynasty he obviously has plenty of time to show what he can do.. redrafters might be pulling hair out..
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Why would SD want Addai??
