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Warpig
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I just gave up Portis, DHB, a 2011 2nd and 3rd for him. This was right before I learned of the toe injury. Now I may be stuck w/o a #2 RB.
Warpig
Footballguy
Yes. He has a toe injury that may require him to play through some pain or possibly require medical attention at some point. However, he is obviously a play maker and Detroit seems to be leaning on him fairly heavily. He is their only RB option and he is obviously very much involved in their passing game. Simply, the guy makes plays. And as fantasy football players that should be all we care about...the bottom line. I for one did not expect him to put up the points he has or to be as involved as he has been. So everything he's done to this point is a bonus. Maybe he sits for a week or two...seems like checks and balances catching up to me.Either way, until he suffers from a severe injury, he has to be in your lineup when he's playing because he is a big part of the Detroit offense. Calvin Johnson has taken a backseat to this guy.The rap on Best when the Lions drafted him was that he was injury prone and would have trouble with the NFL grind. Best lasted a little more than two games and now he will miss a handful and may me limited all year. There two #1 picks last year Stafford and Pettigrew went down with season ending injuries in their rookie years. Now Stafford is out again along with Best and Nate Burleson.The Lions do seem to be snakebit.
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ericttspikes
Footballguy
This is true. The question I have is that won't defensive coordinators figure that out? He has done all his damage receiving in one game and that seems like something that can be taken away or at least it's on tape and teams can be better prepared for him going forward. The goal line work is nice, but behind that line he has to be Superman to get meaningful ypc. A positive is his situation; no one to take carries from him. That is also a big concern. Can this guy stand up to 30 touches a game at the NFL level for 16 games? He has to answer that. He is a talented back. For dynasty, I'm concerned that the Lions will burn him out and feel he is being misused already. I understand wanting to have play makers on the field, but at what cost to your franchise long term? I really don't get what the Lions are thinking. They draft a guy that other NFL teams pegged as an injury concern and make him their bell cow back in an era of NFL RBBC? Great for fantasy if he holds up, but crazy for the kids career. The Lions aren't going anywhere this year and Stafford, Best and CJ are nice pieces to build around. With Stafford a big injury question mark for this year, do they decide to ride Best hard all year and let him play hurt? If you have Best you have to play him now because I'm not convinced he'll hold up all year. If the Lions plan on giving this guy 350+ touches this year I actually think his value is probably higher in redrafts than in dynasty.Yes. He has a toe injury that may require him to play through some pain or possibly require medical attention at some point. However, he is obviously a play maker and Detroit seems to be leaning on him fairly heavily. He is their only RB option and he is obviously very much involved in their passing game. Simply, the guy makes plays. And as fantasy football players that should be all we care about...the bottom line. I for one did not expect him to put up the points he has or to be as involved as he has been. So everything he's done to this point is a bonus. Maybe he sits for a week or two...seems like checks and balances catching up to me.Either way, until he suffers from a severe injury, he has to be in your lineup when he's playing because he is a big part of the Detroit offense. Calvin Johnson has taken a backseat to this guy.The rap on Best when the Lions drafted him was that he was injury prone and would have trouble with the NFL grind. Best lasted a little more than two games and now he will miss a handful and may me limited all year. There two #1 picks last year Stafford and Pettigrew went down with season ending injuries in their rookie years. Now Stafford is out again along with Best and Nate Burleson.The Lions do seem to be snakebit.
shnikies
Footballguy
Absolutely not. He's supposedly playing this week which means a handful of carries at best. When a player was average before blowing out his knee why would he be a good play nine months after the injury behind that line?
Happy Ragnarok
Footballguy
Best can't run the ball well either, and he's got several rushing TD's with that offense.
shnikies
Footballguy
Best can't run the ball well either, and he's got several rushing TD's with that offense.
footballnerd
Footballguy
Linebackers/Safeties are getting bigger and faster each generation. Best is young should heal faster than old guys with toe sprains like LT.
Agreed. Stop it.JBest can't run the ball well either, and he's got several rushing TD's with that offense.
urbanhack
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Wow...thanks for the update. This had never been mentioned before.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Any actual news since yesterday?
To add, it looked like before Best got hurt there were a few plays where he lined up at slot with Morris lined up as RB (I wasn't paying super close attention though, someone who has the game on tape could double check this)... may point to the Lions wanting to use him in space without taking the punishment of trying to get out from behind that offensive line..
I don't think the lions intend on using Best as a 25 carry "bell cow", but it's obvious how dead the offense looked after he left the game that they need him to be touching the ball. If they're lining him up in the slot even on plays where he isn't in as a running back, I think that supports that.
I don't think the lions intend on using Best as a 25 carry "bell cow", but it's obvious how dead the offense looked after he left the game that they need him to be touching the ball. If they're lining him up in the slot even on plays where he isn't in as a running back, I think that supports that.
shnikies
Footballguy
Confirmed
gary mexico
Footballguy
On passing plays if they were smart they would just dump it off to him and let him run, thats how bad the detroit offense is...
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
So any news on his toe? Is he on crutches? A boot? Rehabbing? Anything?
gary mexico
Footballguy
What day will he be listed as questionable or doubtful? Thursday? friday??
First big news is going to be Wednesdays practice report. Lions are one of those teams which don't take the injury report very seriously so the practice reports are going to be the key, less what they list him on the injury report.
shnikies
Footballguy
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
Might wanna grab M Morris just to be safe. TT is somethingthat only gets better with rest, they might not wanna risk their franchise back unless they have to.
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
Might wanna grab M Morris just to be safe. TT is somethingthat only gets better with rest, they might not wanna risk their franchise back unless they have to.any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
shnikies
Footballguy
Jahvid Best (turf toe) was not participating in the open portion of Lions practice Wednesday.
The Lions will monitor Best's reps closely as turf toe injuries can be aggravated very easily. If he still can't practice by Friday, there will be real concern that the explosive rookie will at least be limited against the Packers. For a guy that relies on his speed so much, any limitations could be disastrous. Owners should have backup plans at their disposal.
That was expected.
The Lions will monitor Best's reps closely as turf toe injuries can be aggravated very easily. If he still can't practice by Friday, there will be real concern that the explosive rookie will at least be limited against the Packers. For a guy that relies on his speed so much, any limitations could be disastrous. Owners should have backup plans at their disposal.
That was expected.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
Might wanna grab M Morris just to be safe. TT is somethingthat only gets better with rest, they might not wanna risk their franchise back unless they have to.
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
Might wanna grab M Morris just to be safe. TT is somethingthat only gets better with rest, they might not wanna risk their franchise back unless they have to.any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
shnikies
Footballguy
You'd have to be pretty desperate to start Morris at Green Bay. He'd be the third best back to start in that game alone, which doesn't bode well for his prospects.http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
Not Kevin Smith?http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
Todem
Footballguy
Sigh...back to the bench this week. Turf Toe....he should sit out a week. It will only get worse if he plays on it a week later. This is going to really put a snafu in his season if he plays hard on it only a week after he hurt it.
Only bad things can happen if he plays this week.
Only bad things can happen if he plays this week.
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
I refuse to put MM on my team, even if I had to start Chester Taylor as my only RB for one week.http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
Might wanna grab M Morris just to be safe. TT is somethingthat only gets better with rest, they might not wanna risk their franchise back unless they have to.
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
Agreed. Hoping he sits all week and I say realizing I badly need him this week.
Latest:
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/..._medium=twitter
While it's unlikely that Stafford will play against the Packers, it's possible the other four could take the field. Levy and Delmas are the most likely, while Best is questionable and Burleson is closer to doubtful
Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
He's done. Stick a fork in him.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
huh?
timschochet
Footballguy
Is there something you know that the rest of us don't?
Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
Years of following the Lions tells me his carer as Lion is over. He'll probably go to SanFran in 2 years and become a probowler.
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NajehHejan
Footballguy
drunk?
^this^I refuse to put MM on my team, even if I had to start Chester Taylor as my only RB for one week.http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/player.php?tq...s&nid=79926
any homers with local insight? WDFN still on the air?
I was at a Seahawks game with a friend and he actually got upset at me because every play i would say: "$#$% don't give the ball to that piece of @#$$ Morris!" "No, please not this dou@$#bag loser Morris!"
He is the worst running back I have ever seen. I'm not exaggerating. The thing is, in the NFL, everyone is an awesome athlete. Except for Morris. He is horrid. I really doubt he could run for 1000 yards on a division 1 team right now.
videoguy505
Footballguy
At least he plays early.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
It's hard to be a probowler when you are drunk.NajehHejan said:
butcher boy
Footballguy
Even if he is a GTD and plays, you'd be a fool to start him. He will be in pain if he plays and will not be able to get any push. Best owners should be hoping he doesnt play this week. Pick up Green-Ellis or someone for this week.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
Rotoworld:
Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 3:57 pm et
Jahvid Best (turf toe) insisted that he's going to "give it a go" in Friday's practice, and he hopes to play on Sunday.
"It's gotten a lot better," Best said of his turf toe injury. It now looks like Best has a better than 50/50 shot of playing at Green Bay this week, though his speed and workload are big question marks in a tough matchup. He's going to be no better than a low-end RB2 option if he gets the call on Sunday.
Please rest this week!
Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 3:57 pm et
Jahvid Best (turf toe) insisted that he's going to "give it a go" in Friday's practice, and he hopes to play on Sunday.
"It's gotten a lot better," Best said of his turf toe injury. It now looks like Best has a better than 50/50 shot of playing at Green Bay this week, though his speed and workload are big question marks in a tough matchup. He's going to be no better than a low-end RB2 option if he gets the call on Sunday.
Please rest this week!
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ive got BJGE but right now am opting for Brandon Jackson...giving him one more week and if he can't do it against Detroit...he will never do anything.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
Rotowold: Expect him to practice on Friday and play through the pain at Green Bay on Sunday.
Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 5:14 pm et
Jahvid Best (turf toe) now says that he will "definitely" play against the Packers on Sunday.
Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best said Thursday his injured right big toe is feeling much better and he's confident that he'll play Sunday in Green Bay.
"Oh yeah, definitely," Best said when asked if he'll play Sunday. "It's been getting better so far and it's looking like I'll be able to go this week."
Best said he'll practice Friday to test it out and it'll really just come down to how much pain he can deal with Sunday.
"The toe is doing good; I have to take it day-by-day," Best said. "So far I'm going to give it a go tomorrow and see how it feels. But it's gotten a lot better than I thought it was going to get. It's looking real good right now."
That's good for the Lions, who struggled to move the ball on the ground when Best left in the second half last week.
"I feel like I haven't put my best effort yet," Best said. "I still feel like I have a lot more to put out there. I'm still not satisfied."
Source: Detroit News
http://detnews.com/article/20100930/SPORTS...0492/1126/rss14
Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 5:14 pm et
Jahvid Best (turf toe) now says that he will "definitely" play against the Packers on Sunday.
Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best said Thursday his injured right big toe is feeling much better and he's confident that he'll play Sunday in Green Bay.
"Oh yeah, definitely," Best said when asked if he'll play Sunday. "It's been getting better so far and it's looking like I'll be able to go this week."
Best said he'll practice Friday to test it out and it'll really just come down to how much pain he can deal with Sunday.
"The toe is doing good; I have to take it day-by-day," Best said. "So far I'm going to give it a go tomorrow and see how it feels. But it's gotten a lot better than I thought it was going to get. It's looking real good right now."
That's good for the Lions, who struggled to move the ball on the ground when Best left in the second half last week.
"I feel like I haven't put my best effort yet," Best said. "I still feel like I have a lot more to put out there. I'm still not satisfied."
Source: Detroit News
http://detnews.com/article/20100930/SPORTS...0492/1126/rss14
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You want him to rest, but I'm torn if I want him to play or not... if he doens't I'm screwed at RB this week (SJax and Caddy on bye), but one down week for a healthy rest of the season could be the Best option.Hopefully Friday's practice is a good one for him.Rotoworld:Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 3:57 pm et Jahvid Best (turf toe) insisted that he's going to "give it a go" in Friday's practice, and he hopes to play on Sunday."It's gotten a lot better," Best said of his turf toe injury. It now looks like Best has a better than 50/50 shot of playing at Green Bay this week, though his speed and workload are big question marks in a tough matchup. He's going to be no better than a low-end RB2 option if he gets the call on Sunday. Please rest this week!
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gethugefast1
Footballguy
Gotcha Symbius. I'm fortunate at RB to sit him. Lions need him close to 100% to pull a "Bears upset" against the Pack (on a short week)You want him to rest, but I'm torn if I want him to play or not... if he doens't I'm screwed at RB this week (SJax and Caddy on bye), but one down week for a healthy rest of the season could be the Best option.Hopefully Friday's practice is a good one for him.Rotoworld:Jahvid Best-RB-Lions Sep. 30 - 3:57 pm et Jahvid Best (turf toe) insisted that he's going to "give it a go" in Friday's practice, and he hopes to play on Sunday."It's gotten a lot better," Best said of his turf toe injury. It now looks like Best has a better than 50/50 shot of playing at Green Bay this week, though his speed and workload are big question marks in a tough matchup. He's going to be no better than a low-end RB2 option if he gets the call on Sunday. Please rest this week!
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