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I completely agree that Jamal is looking good this year. I think he is going way to late in drafts this year. To keep him over S Smith would still be hard but it's closer than I might have thought at the end of last year.I've been debating between Jamal Lewis and Steve Smith all off season as who will be my 2nd keeper player (in a two man keeper league). After watching him play Friday night I was encouraged by his play. To me, he looked strong and confident plowing through the line, something I haven't seen him do since 2003. I'm curious to see what you guys think (am I being bias?)....is he going to be better then most think with a decent passing game and being 100% healthy?
We have.http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...38&hl=jamal
Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
So you're going to get a TON of new information after 6 PRESEASON carries?Good luck to you, my friend.Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
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Are you serious? What was his line from that game?Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
It's more information then we had back in May......thanks for your well wishes. Good luck to you too!So you're going to get a TON of new information after 6 PRESEASON carries?Good luck to you, my friend.Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
FYI, on a rerlated note, today's Baltimore Sun indicated that the most likely third down back is... Musa Smith, not Mike Anderson.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...sports-football
We've got more training camp, a preseason game, and ADP data. Relax, dude...So you're going to get a TON of new information after 6 PRESEASON carries?Good luck to you, my friend.Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
IIRC he signed what is essentially a one-year deal, so not only is he in better shape, and looking better, but he's playing in a contract year.
We've got more training camp, a preseason game, and ADP data. Relax, dude...So you're going to get a TON of new information after 6 PRESEASON carries?Good luck to you, my friend.Thanks’ for the listing of all those "OLD" posting's (all of which I've already seen). The purpose of this "NEW" posting was to get everyone's impressions "after" his 1st preseason game.
I agree that the offence will be better with McNair. But McNair may also steal some of the rushing TDs himself, so Lewis' TDs will probably not increase more than the 6-8 range.
Now that I recall, I think you're right. I'm too lazy to look up the terms, but I believe it was structured to basically be a one-year deal. So the motivation factor may be there after all.
With all the injuries/wear and tear, I don't think McNair is nearly the TD vulture he used to be. When you have a moose like Lewis, I think he gets the ball at the stripe.
the 6 carries were enough for Dodds to move Lewis from RB25 (~150 FF points), to RB17 (~185 FF points)care to wish Dodds "good luck" based on those 6 carries also?!?!?!Keys Myaths said:
seriously...it was more about how the offense looked than the 6 carries...McNair brings a confidence to the entire squad that has been lackingfacing fewer 8 and 9 man fronts, I am higher on Lewis than I was last year---keep in mind, I authored "Jamal Lewis...buyer beware" as the early rankings had him ~RB10, which I though was crazy talklet's just say I've drafted him and am looking to make trades to get him, before the next game...Thursday evening against Philly
That would have been my initial thought too but I don't have a 1st round pick (and with keeping 2 players is really more like the 3rd) and don't pick until the end of the 2nd round. Smith would be taken in the top 3 and Lewis might slip but will definitely be gone by the time I pick. Our league goes RB crazy so keeping Lewis is probably my best choice. I'm trying to trade Smith to get some value but it kills me to trade a WR who touches the ball as much as Smith. Having said that, I'm definitely encouraged by what I saw of Lewis (even though it was only 6 carries).
the 6 carries were enough for Dodds to move Lewis from RB25 (~150 FF points), to RB17 (~185 FF points)care to wish Dodds "good luck" based on those 6 carries also?!?!?!Keys Myaths said:
If DD moved him that much based on those carries, then yes, DD overreacted.
Who is the other player you are definitely keeping? That may impact who people think you should keep.
did you see the game?if you watched Lewis at all last year (I've seen over 90% of his career carries), you'd know that what happened offensively on Friday night was never present at any time last yearLewis faced 9 man fronts on many occasions, and 8 man fronts the rest of the time...he faced a much more balanced defense, and ran w/authoritythere exists a dimention today that has lacked just about his whole time here...one doesn't need to watch until October to acknowledge its existance
IIRC, they were playing the proverbial game of chicken with Lewis by bringing Anderson. Jamal signed a couple of days thereafter, I believe. Besides, I don't think Anderson's contract is all that large, especially if they plan on using him as a fullback with Ricard gone.
The other guy is Shaun Alexander.
I agree 100% Ravnzfan! I've watched a ton of ravens games over the past few years and Jamal has never had a QB who will force defenses to respect the pass.As far as our friend Keys Myaths goes....well lets just say he doesn't sound like one of those guys who knows how to rate players very well.
Pretty much....
Not sure, but when Lewis ran for 2K, he had 26 receptions to Chester Taylor's 20 (plus 63 carries), so it seemed like Lewis was in there a substantial amount of the time. That's only off the stats though - the homers would know from the actual game situations.
Living in the DC area, I too have unfortunately seen a ton of Ravens games the last few years, and while Jamal has seen tough fronts, he NEVER hit the hole hard. I'm sure Ravens fans are familiar with him tip toeing to the line. If he can get back to hitting the hole, I would have much more confidence. Maybe moving defenders out of the box will help him become less tentative.I agree 100% Ravnzfan! I've watched a ton of ravens games over the past few years and Jamal has never had a QB who will force defenses to respect the pass.As far as our friend Keys Myaths goes....well lets just say he doesn't sound like one of those guys who knows how to rate players very well.
Lewis = valueDid you know that he averaged over 100 total yards a game from Week 12 on last season? As soon as the passing game started to click and his leg healed, he was back to his old self. Anderson is 34 and not a threat.
They paid good money to Taylor last year too for being the 3rd down back/backup. They also signed MA before Jamal in part, IMO, to put pressure on Jamal to show that he didn't have them over a barrell. MA is average at best and he's not on Denver anymore. He's a poor man's Jamal Lewis.
we're on the same side of the argument.....
Well, it's time to rethink your position then....
that was my initial reaction but then I realized that you were right in this case....Well, it's time to rethink your position then....
He had ankle surgery in March of 2005. It was just called a procedure but I read an article in May of 2005 and they talked to a RB who had the same surgery (I can’t remember who it was now...I wish I had that link) but I remember him saying it took a solid year before he was able to cut and but pressure on it like he did before the surgery. I think the tentivness and "lower body" issues are going to be behind him.
Now I'm concerned....that was my initial reaction but then I realized that you were right in this case....Well, it's time to rethink your position then....
which makes sense if you saw him run last year. He had almost no cutback ability early in the year and often seemed to fall down (which was uncharaterstic). He would also dance at the line more than I'd ever seen him do. He busted off a few nice runs in the preseason game and had the cutback and power he's known for. McNair's efficiency was great to see and for the 1st time since he's been in the league he will finally have a qb that can hit a wr in stride or complete a 3rd and 5.
Guarantees anyone?
FYI - Here is his schedule:
Sep 10 @Tampa Bay 1:00pm
Sep 17 Oakland 1:00pm
Sep 24 @Cleveland 4:05pm
Oct 1 San Diego 1:00pm
Oct 9 @Denver 8:30pm
Oct 15 Carolina 1:00pm
Week 7 BYE
Oct 29 @New Orleans 1:00pm
Nov 5 Cincinnati 1:00pm
Nov 12 @Tennessee 1:00pm
Nov 19 Atlanta 1:00pm
Nov 26 Pittsburgh 1:00pm
Nov 30 @Cincinnati 8:00pm
Dec 10 @Kansas City 1:00pm
Dec 17 Cleveland 1:00pm
Dec 24 @Pittsburgh 1:00pm :( Tough FF Championship draw
Dec 31 Buffalo 1:00pm
I bolded the tougher match ups, not a great slate with NFC South draw, but not awful with some creampuffs in there.
I never checked the schedule....I agree there are some creampuff games in there but Pittsburgh in week 16 freaking sucks!
