Jahvid Best (1 Viewer)

[Kuz]

Thanks frogpond, that is exactly what I was saying(Counting on/projecting Best as a #1 fantasy RB would be an insane gamble, imo, Best as a #2 is questionable, but not unreasonable, and Best as a #3 is ideal...as it is is for most rookie RB's(expected to compete for a starting spot) that come into the league with late 1st round/2nd/early 3rd round talent.

Not sure why my whole post made you LOL(BillyBall), although I do not take this game too seriously, and whenever possible I try and keep things light and the conversation civil. Stafford has a long way to go just to reach slightly better than average NFL QB status, and defenses can still key on Calvin. Best may become the absolute focal point of the offense, ie catching 6-10 balls a game, and getting 15-20 carries, but I don't see him scoring more than 5 TD's, and I still question his durability. Ideally, imo, and this goes for all but a few NFL RB's, the Lions limit Best to 10-15 carries a game, and a few screens/WR routes during his first season. It should help build his confidence, and keep him healthy for the seasons when the Lions have a shot at a playoff spot.

Again, love him as a #3/#4 fantasy RB with upside, but wouldn't be too happy with him as my #2, and if for some reason or another he is my #1? Just shoot me! If Stafford can get that completion % above 55, ideally to around 60%, things may open up a bit for Best, but that is asking quite a bit out of a second year QB. Remember, QB's that burst onto the scene and perform like a stud from the get-go are the exception, I don't care if the QB was the #1 pick or the #200 pick in the draft. It's a steep learning curve, and Mr. Stafford will have to improve significantly for Mr. Best to put up the optimistic numbers some are suggesting...

There will not be 12 RB's in the league who outscore Best. Right now I see him as a low #1 to high #2.

That is why I love this game! Nobody knows at this point...I hope you're right, as Best can be an exciting athlete if he is healthy...but I see him finishing in the 20-30 range....time will tell!

I sort of agree with Boulder Bob here other than I would be happy with Best at my #2. I think he has great value as a #2 RB. He has a huge amount of upside. But if he is getting picked now in the late 2nd early 3rd.. I doubt I'll get him as I think that is a tad too high for my liking..

 

[Clifford]

he got taken at 3.08 in my 12-teamer last night. I feel like that's too early for him. There's no value in taking him in the 3rd round; the value comes if you can get him in the 4th or 5th.

I don't understand this reasoning...you take him in round 3 if you think he will perform as well or better than other RB's going about the same time..and he just might. Not every pick has to be a "value" pick.

People don't understand that "value" is subjective and the spot where you draft a player is objective. When someone says there's no value if you take a player in the 3rd round they are mixing what is objective with subjective. Are you trying to build a team with the best combined ADP or best chance of winning? Value is a mirage, people in fantasy are mostly clueless when they use the word.

 

[timschochet]

This has probably been posted already, but I hadn't read it:

Jim Schwartz commenting on Jahvid Best:

"Some people watch adult videos on their computer; I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That's what gets ME going!"

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Someone took Best tonight at 2.10 in a 1 point ppr league, WCOFF style.

Just finidhed a draft and in a non ppr league he went 2.11. I like him but we still haven't seen how the lions plan on using him around the goaline.

 

[big0mar]

Lions were #2 in the NFL in rushes of 4+ yds., but they were among the worst in plays of 20+. Best is going to break a lot of big runs, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the top 5 RBs this year.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Thanks frogpond, that is exactly what I was saying(Counting on/projecting Best as a #1 fantasy RB would be an insane gamble, imo, Best as a #2 is questionable, but not unreasonable, and Best as a #3 is ideal...as it is is for most rookie RB's(expected to compete for a starting spot) that come into the league with late 1st round/2nd/early 3rd round talent.

Not sure why my whole post made you LOL(BillyBall), although I do not take this game too seriously, and whenever possible I try and keep things light and the conversation civil. Stafford has a long way to go just to reach slightly better than average NFL QB status, and defenses can still key on Calvin. Best may become the absolute focal point of the offense, ie catching 6-10 balls a game, and getting 15-20 carries, but I don't see him scoring more than 5 TD's, and I still question his durability. Ideally, imo, and this goes for all but a few NFL RB's, the Lions limit Best to 10-15 carries a game, and a few screens/WR routes during his first season. It should help build his confidence, and keep him healthy for the seasons when the Lions have a shot at a playoff spot.

Again, love him as a #3/#4 fantasy RB with upside, but wouldn't be too happy with him as my #2, and if for some reason or another he is my #1? Just shoot me! If Stafford can get that completion % above 55, ideally to around 60%, things may open up a bit for Best, but that is asking quite a bit out of a second year QB. Remember, QB's that burst onto the scene and perform like a stud from the get-go are the exception, I don't care if the QB was the #1 pick or the #200 pick in the draft. It's a steep learning curve, and Mr. Stafford will have to improve significantly for Mr. Best to put up the optimistic numbers some are suggesting...

Hi BB, I disagree with you 100%. Most people won't read a long winded response so I'll keep it short and simple.

1) Picks like Best/Stafford win fantasy leagues. You can't just play it by the book and draft safe/according to ADP if you want to win it all. Best as a RB2 affords you to be strong in other area's of your team. Picks like Stafford do the same.

2) There have been plenty of 2nd year QBs that have had good fantasy seasons. Stafford has all the weapons to do well, looked amazing in the Preseason. All signs point to yes.

 

[T.Rex]

Thanks frogpond, that is exactly what I was saying(Counting on/projecting Best as a #1 fantasy RB would be an insane gamble, imo, Best as a #2 is questionable, but not unreasonable, and Best as a #3 is ideal...as it is is for most rookie RB's(expected to compete for a starting spot) that come into the league with late 1st round/2nd/early 3rd round talent.

Not sure why my whole post made you LOL(BillyBall), although I do not take this game too seriously, and whenever possible I try and keep things light and the conversation civil. Stafford has a long way to go just to reach slightly better than average NFL QB status, and defenses can still key on Calvin. Best may become the absolute focal point of the offense, ie catching 6-10 balls a game, and getting 15-20 carries, but I don't see him scoring more than 5 TD's, and I still question his durability. Ideally, imo, and this goes for all but a few NFL RB's, the Lions limit Best to 10-15 carries a game, and a few screens/WR routes during his first season. It should help build his confidence, and keep him healthy for the seasons when the Lions have a shot at a playoff spot.

Again, love him as a #3/#4 fantasy RB with upside, but wouldn't be too happy with him as my #2, and if for some reason or another he is my #1? Just shoot me! If Stafford can get that completion % above 55, ideally to around 60%, things may open up a bit for Best, but that is asking quite a bit out of a second year QB. Remember, QB's that burst onto the scene and perform like a stud from the get-go are the exception, I don't care if the QB was the #1 pick or the #200 pick in the draft. It's a steep learning curve, and Mr. Stafford will have to improve significantly for Mr. Best to put up the optimistic numbers some are suggesting...

There will not be 12 RB's in the league who outscore Best. Right now I see him as a low #1 to high #2.

That is why I love this game! Nobody knows at this point...I hope you're right, as Best can be an exciting athlete if he is healthy...but I see him finishing in the 20-30 range....time will tell!

20-30 MAKES ME lol

In their rookie year

Forte finished #2

slaton finished #7

Johnson # 11

and Kevin Smith on a MUCH worse Lions team finished #17 and wasn't even the starter first half of the season. But you put Best who is the CLEAR CUT starter at 20-30

If best stays healthy (only concern I have) he's a LOCK for top 10

 

[cubd8]

Saw this in today's USA TOday:

Link

•Detroit Lions. Rookie Jahvid Best will start but will not be an every-down runner, nor is he a proven threat in short yardage. Kevin Smith has made a good recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is in line for regular work. Best certainly is the big-play threat of the two and has more upside, by far.

Best also is an injury risk, coming into the league with an ugly concussion history. If you make him your No. 2 back, you better have some good depth. Best likely would be better as a third back in Rounds 6-7. Don't expect much competition for Smith, who is one of this year's most forgotten players.

 

[shnikies]

Saw this in today's USA TOday:

Link

•Detroit Lions. Rookie Jahvid Best will start but will not be an every-down runner, nor is he a proven threat in short yardage. Kevin Smith has made a good recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is in line for regular work. Best certainly is the big-play threat of the two and has more upside, by far.

Best also is an injury risk, coming into the league with an ugly concussion history. If you make him your No. 2 back, you better have some good depth. Best likely would be better as a third back in Rounds 6-7. Don't expect much competition for Smith, who is one of this year's most forgotten players.

That teaches you to never get your fantasy football advice from the USA Today.

 

[VaTerp]

Saw this in today's USA TOday:

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•Detroit Lions. Rookie Jahvid Best will start but will not be an every-down runner, nor is he a proven threat in short yardage. Kevin Smith has made a good recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is in line for regular work. Best certainly is the big-play threat of the two and has more upside, by far.

Best also is an injury risk, coming into the league with an ugly concussion history. If you make him your No. 2 back, you better have some good depth. Best likely would be better as a third back in Rounds 6-7. Don't expect much competition for Smith, who is one of this year's most forgotten players.

Disclaimer: I just drafted Best as my RB2 last night and I have jumped on the hype train but this looks like nothing but speculation by the writer at USA today.While Best may lose short yardage work, I think he will be as close to an every down RB there is that you can draft after the top tier guys. The quote from Schwartz about Best being his porn is classic and this link talks about how Linehan believes in having a feature RB.

And talk out of Lions camp is that Smith is on the roster bubble. Barring injury, Best is in for a big year and I believe he rewards those who drafted him as a RB2.

 

[39407]

The quote from Schwartz about Best being his porn is classic

"Some people watch adult videos on their computer," Schwartz had told me. "I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me aroused."

 

[red stripe]

Saw this in today's USA TOday:

Link

•Detroit Lions. Rookie Jahvid Best will start but will not be an every-down runner, nor is he a proven threat in short yardage. Kevin Smith has made a good recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is in line for regular work. Best certainly is the big-play threat of the two and has more upside, by far.

Best also is an injury risk, coming into the league with an ugly concussion history. If you make him your No. 2 back, you better have some good depth. Best likely would be better as a third back in Rounds 6-7. Don't expect much competition for Smith, who is one of this year's most forgotten players.

I have no clue where USA Today is getting that Best will not be an every-down runner because nowhere have the Lions said that. Also FWIW there are some rumors in the local media that Smith might actually be on the bubble. I think he sticks but the Lions also have Mo. Morris and Aaron Brown who is fast as lightning and shown some flashes on special teams.

 

[Woogie Lee]

USA Today

 

[Dexter Manley]

Got him at 3.15 in a 16 team non-ppr start 2 rb league last night. Was pleasantly surprised that he lasted until pick 47.

 

[Disc Shark]

I chose Best as my RB2 at pick 5.05 in a draft last night (with Gore as my RB1) in my 10-team redraft league. Taking him in the 5th round allowed me to pick Calvin Johnson, Miles Austin and Marques Colston in rounds 2-4 to form the basis of a pretty solid WR corps.

I realize there are risks (two Lions?!? OMG!), but I think in order to win a championship you have to make some risky picks that pay off, and I obviously think that the Lions will have a much improved offense this year. Of course, taking both Johnson and Best steered me away from picking Stafford (who I also like a lot this year) as my backup QB. Embracing risk is necessary, but I didn't want to put too many eggs in that Detroit basket.

 

[T.Rex]

Saw this in today's USA TOday:

Link

•Detroit Lions. Rookie Jahvid Best will start but will not be an every-down runner, nor is he a proven threat in short yardage. Kevin Smith has made a good recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is in line for regular work. Best certainly is the big-play threat of the two and has more upside, by far.

Best also is an injury risk, coming into the league with an ugly concussion history. If you make him your No. 2 back, you better have some good depth. Best likely would be better as a third back in Rounds 6-7. Don't expect much competition for Smith, who is one of this year's most forgotten players.

Reading USA today for fantasy advice is worse then drafting with a fantasy football mag from 2006

 

[Dexter Manley]

I chose Best as my RB2 at pick 5.05 in a draft last night (with Gore as my RB1) in my 10-team redraft league. Taking him in the 5th round allowed me to pick Calvin Johnson, Miles Austin and Marques Colston in rounds 2-4 to form the basis of a pretty solid WR corps.I realize there are risks (two Lions?!? OMG!), but I think in order to win a championship you have to make some risky picks that pay off, and I obviously think that the Lions will have a much improved offense this year. Of course, taking both Johnson and Best steered me away from picking Stafford (who I also like a lot this year) as my backup QB. Embracing risk is necessary, but I didn't want to put too many eggs in that Detroit basket.

I had a similar experience in my draft last night. Took Megatron at 2.02 before taking Best the following round. When it came to the 5/6 turn, I really wanted to take Stafford, but I decided against it and took McNabb instead, because I didn't want 3 starters from Detroit.

 

[Clifford]

Missed him by one freaking pick in the third in a 14-teamer last night. USA Today, yeah, stick to whatever it is that you think you do well. Ridic.

Funny thing about that quote from Schwartz, I did the same thing last night. There aren't enough highlight clips on YouTube. Have a strong feeling that will be solved shortly after week 1. This guy is going to dismantle the Bears (as much as I hate to admit it).

 

[shnikies]

Missed him by one freaking pick in the third in a 14-teamer last night. USA Today, yeah, stick to whatever it is that you think you do well. Ridic.

Funny thing about that quote from Schwartz, I did the same thing last night. There aren't enough highlight clips on YouTube. Have a strong feeling that will be solved shortly after week 1. This guy is going to dismantle the Bears (as much as I hate to admit it).

Sure will. Moment he gets to the second level, he's gone. I'm pumped about the game but I'm keeping my expectations in check

 

[Johnny Ice]

Got him at 3.7 last night in a 12 team league, didn't want to risk him not making it back. Foster, Charles, Forte, Moreno, and McCoy went before my next pick in the 4th.

 

[CalBear]

Funny thing about that quote from Schwartz, I did the same thing last night. There aren't enough highlight clips on YouTube. Have a strong feeling that will be solved shortly after week 1.

Here's one you might not have seen, from his freshman year:
My favorites are the hits he's putting down on punt returners as a special teams gunner. Guy's a football player.

 

[RBM]

Anybody else find themselves drifting off into space throughout the day, thinking of Best in that blue Lions jersey, #44, exploding thru holes and just picking up chunks of yards?

Yea, me neither

 

[meatwad1]

USA Today

I thought the exact same thing when reading that. USA Today is pretty much a middle of the road ho dee do paper. There is little to no groundbreaking sports journalism done there.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Funny thing about that quote from Schwartz, I did the same thing last night. There aren't enough highlight clips on YouTube. Have a strong feeling that will be solved shortly after week 1.

Here's one you might not have seen, from his freshman year:

There's a toss sweep starting around the 1.00 mark and he meets #39 (probably a S or CB) in open space and loses him w/ a sweet misdirection step, breaks some garbage and is gone. Jahvid ma-ma-ma-makes me very happy.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

 

[Ilov80s]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Wow! So you guys see what, Chris Johnson/Ray Rice type numbers?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Wow! So you guys see what, Chris Johnson/Ray Rice type numbers?

Chris Johnson 2009 numbers, no. Rice Race 2009 numbers, pretty close. Best will have greater than 1800 yards combined and at least 8 TDs.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

Running Back is an instinctive position. You either have that elusiveness, those cuts, the speed, the ability to follow blocks, catching the ball, the power or you don't. Best has it all. I know it is only pre-season, but the talent is undeniably there that Best is up there with the big boys. It may take 4 or 6 weeks into the season before others are convinced, but I have seen enough.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Wow! So you guys see what, Chris Johnson/Ray Rice type numbers?

Chris Johnson 2009 numbers, no. Rice Race 2009 numbers, pretty close. Best will have greater than 1800 yards combined and at least 8 TDs.

 

[chedha]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

 

[Ilov80s]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

Running Back is an instinctive position. You either have that elusiveness, those cuts, the speed, the ability to follow blocks, catching the ball, the power or you don't. Best has it all. I know it is only pre-season, but the talent is undeniably there that Best is up there with the big boys. It may take 4 or 6 weeks into the season before others are convinced, but I have seen enough.

I am with 80% of the way. I'm not going to say he is better than Peterson, but I have seen enough to say he is very special. The number of players who have the physical ability to do what Best can do can be counted on 1 hand. Can he stay healthy and does that skill translate into the eye popping numbers you are predicting, that remains to be seen. However, if he stays healthy all year, I can't forecast anything less than 1400 total yards and >6 TDs.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

With receptions, no problem.

 

[Ilov80s]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

He is going to be a big part of the passing game. Detroit was a terrible team last year and they ran the ball 410 times. I can't imagine that number being too different. So, a very conservative prediction give himes 60% of the carries which would be about 246 carries at 4.5 ypc ( Detroit averaged 4 last year so if Best is as talented as we think 4.5 is a reasonable number) would give him 1000 rushing. That means he would need about 32 yards a game receiving to put him at 1500 total yards. I also think that is a very conservative number when you consider Kevin Smith averaged 32 yards receiving a game last year.

 

[jon_mx]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

Detroit has one of the best defensive front fours in the game. It will make their horrible secondary and their less than stellar linebackers look better. Detroits defense will go from one of the worst, to one that is a bit below average. Detroit's offense is dare I say, going to break into the top 10. Detroit will not make the playoffs, but they will have a competitive football team. They will have a well balanced offense and Best will be the focal point.

 

[Ilov80s]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

Detroit has one of the best defensive front fours in the game. It will make their horrible secondary and their less than stellar linebackers look better. Detroits defense will go from one of the worst, to one that is a bit below average. Detroit's offense is dare I say, going to break into the top 10. Detroit will not make the playoffs, but they will have a competitive football team. They will have a well balanced offense and Best will be the focal point.

I agree with the talent of the front 4 and I agree about the offense having top 10 potential. However, I think the Lions defense will once again be amongst the leagues worst. Any team that can spread the field and make quick throws will eat us alive. We have 1 healthy NFL caliber LB, Delmas isn't 100%, an undrafted free agent at the other safety spot, and 1 NFL caliber starting CB. When you factor in the other inevitable injuries, our defense is going to get picked apart.

 

[billmatic]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Wow! So you guys see what, Chris Johnson/Ray Rice type numbers?

Chris Johnson and Ray Rice combined maybe.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Wow! So you guys see what, Chris Johnson/Ray Rice type numbers?

Chris Johnson and Ray Rice combined maybe.

Let's not get carried away. Only Jermichael Finley can put up those kind of numbers.

 

[Ilov80s]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

Running Back is an instinctive position. You either have that elusiveness, those cuts, the speed, the ability to follow blocks, catching the ball, the power or you don't. Best has it all. I know it is only pre-season, but the talent is undeniably there that Best is up there with the big boys. It may take 4 or 6 weeks into the season before others are convinced, but I have seen enough.

What are your thoughts on CJ Spiller?

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

Detroit has one of the best defensive front fours in the game. It will make their horrible secondary and their less than stellar linebackers look better. Detroits defense will go from one of the worst, to one that is a bit below average. Detroit's offense is dare I say, going to break into the top 10. Detroit will not make the playoffs, but they will have a competitive football team. They will have a well balanced offense and Best will be the focal point.

How many people have to drive the Detroit Lion hype train?Cliff Avril- In 28 career games he has 10.5 sacks. 5.5 sacks last year.

Corey Williams- Is now 30 coming off of two disappointing seasons in Cleveland.

Suh- Yeah we know full of potential.

Vanden Bosch- Is 31, and in 8 NFL seasons...he has 3 seasons over 5 sacks. Hint: neither were in 2008 or 2009.

Slow down the train boys...this DL has lots to prove.

 

[chedha]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

Detroit has one of the best defensive front fours in the game. It will make their horrible secondary and their less than stellar linebackers look better. Detroits defense will go from one of the worst, to one that is a bit below average. Detroit's offense is dare I say, going to break into the top 10. Detroit will not make the playoffs, but they will have a competitive football team. They will have a well balanced offense and Best will be the focal point.

I agree with the talent of the front 4 and I agree about the offense having top 10 potential. However, I think the Lions defense will once again be amongst the leagues worst. Any team that can spread the field and make quick throws will eat us alive. We have 1 healthy NFL caliber LB, Delmas isn't 100%, an undrafted free agent at the other safety spot, and 1 NFL caliber starting CB. When you factor in the other inevitable injuries, our defense is going to get picked apart.

Especially having to play Green Bay twice. They'll be in catch up mode the entire game which will impact Jahvid's touches. Probably the same scenario with the Vikes, and I haven't looked at their entire schedule, but I'm sure there are other teams where the Lions won't be able to run as much as they would like..

 

[Ilov80s]

Detroit is going to be playing from behind a lot this year. Does everyone think he'll get enough touches to put together the 1,500-1,600 total yd season that everyone is expecting?

Detroit has one of the best defensive front fours in the game. It will make their horrible secondary and their less than stellar linebackers look better. Detroits defense will go from one of the worst, to one that is a bit below average. Detroit's offense is dare I say, going to break into the top 10. Detroit will not make the playoffs, but they will have a competitive football team. They will have a well balanced offense and Best will be the focal point.

How many people have to drive the Detroit Lion hype train?Cliff Avril- In 28 career games he has 10.5 sacks. 5.5 sacks last year.

Corey Williams- Is now 30 coming off of two disappointing seasons in Cleveland.

Suh- Yeah we know full of potential.

Vanden Bosch- Is 31, and in 8 NFL seasons...he has 3 seasons over 5 sacks. Hint: neither were in 2008 or 2009.

Slow down the train boys...this DL has lots to prove.

Stop it and let us Lions fans have our fun! Honestly though, I think their front 4 is good.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

Running Back is an instinctive position. You either have that elusiveness, those cuts, the speed, the ability to follow blocks, catching the ball, the power or you don't. Best has it all. I know it is only pre-season, but the talent is undeniably there that Best is up there with the big boys. It may take 4 or 6 weeks into the season before others are convinced, but I have seen enough.

What are your thoughts on CJ Spiller?

Spiller has had a very good pre-season. I have not watched him that closely. He is a legitimate NFL talent who should have a solid season, but I don't watch the Bill enough to make any prediction. He is probably underrated as a fantasy prospect because he is on the Bills.

 

[Ilov80s]

I think Best is a better RB than ADP. ADP is in a better situation, but Best is that good IMHO. Best will be mentioned with the best backs in the league a few weeks into the season.

Why do you think that? Everyone's entitled to an opinion but I don't know how someone can come to that kind of a conclusion with the sample size we've seen from Best.Best, who's never scored a TD in the NFL, preseason or regular is a better RB than Adrian Peterson. That just doesn't make sense, there's no data, not enough information to go on so I'd say that coming to that conclusion is irrational. If you think Best will one day be a better back than ADP, then that's another story. Maybe he will be but even then, he's got his work cutout for him to actually be better than what ADP has been and is for Minnesota.

Running Back is an instinctive position. You either have that elusiveness, those cuts, the speed, the ability to follow blocks, catching the ball, the power or you don't. Best has it all. I know it is only pre-season, but the talent is undeniably there that Best is up there with the big boys. It may take 4 or 6 weeks into the season before others are convinced, but I have seen enough.

What are your thoughts on CJ Spiller?

Spiller has had a very good pre-season. I have not watched him that closely. He is a legitimate NFL talent who should have a solid season, but I don't watch the Bill enough to make any prediction. He is probably underrated as a fantasy prospect because he is on the Bills.

Ok, just curious because I see all the same things in Spiller as I do in Best. Not sure if you have seen the highlights, but worth checking out.

 

[Mister CIA]

Hey look, free poorn

 

[jon_mx]

Hey look, free poorn

Am I gay if that made me orgasm?

 

[TWP]

Hey look, free poorn

Am I gay if that made me orgasm?

No -- human. Unreal.

 

[Fred Lane]

I feel really lucky that I pick him at 1.05 last night!

Okay, not really, but I did get the Best trifecta in my three leagues, and at great value:

12-team league: pick 7.03 (two weeks ago)

10-team league: pick 6.02 (last Friday)

8-team league: pick 7.06 (last night)

Love getting an RB2 of his calibre to start in all my leagues!

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

I'm on the bandwagon. And the Lions bandwagon in general since I now have Calvin, Best, & Stafford.