Jamal Lewis (1 Viewer)

[Deuce'sWild]

Romeo said if Lewis doesn't practice and show him something on WED that he doesn't see him playing on Sunday. Lewis only practiced on a limited basis according to FFToday injury news...

Any homers or other have insight into if Lewis is going to play? Lineups are due tomorrow night.

 

[Bri]

I'm peddling Lewis in my leagues. Who else do they have? (IF)Rushing him back is a bad move and....I'm trying to get off this train before it starts up

 

[NegroGrande]

so does this mean jason wright should be picked up if available??

 

[Al Toon's Mole]

I'm sure a Browns homer may have more info, but I can almost remember hearing that Harrison would be the backup with Jason Wright doing spell work.

ETA:

Per Roto- link

Browns GM Phil Savage outlined the roles of his backup running backs.

If Jamal Lewis suffers an injury, Jerome Harrison would take over first- and second-down plays, and Jason Wright would stay as a third-down back and special teamer. Savage said Lewis (hamstring) should be "good to go in the next day or two." He also stated that Lewis needs at least 15-20 carries weekly to "maximize what he can do," so the other backs won't see regular carries. Still, Harrison is now the best handcuff for Lewis owners.

 

[xenon]

Any new news? If you are a J Lewis owner, let's try and keep this thread current and updated for the benefit of us all.

Thanks

 

[BigRed]

CLE better pray DAL's secondary isn't as improved as most seem to think.

 

[kerpow]

Damn, I've got Lewis and McGahee and am sweating on both. Could roll Ricky Williams I suppose, but drafted both of those guys to cover for eachother.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

prolly sitting him anyway for jacobs/lynch. I hope they sit him the first game.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I was wondering why I just got an offer to send Ocho Cinco for Jamal...

 

[gman74]

Figures I drink Jamal's koolaid this year and found out there is no sugar in it.

 

[amnesiac]

Jamal Lewis returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since pulling a hamstring in the Giants game more than two weeks ago and hopes to be ready for the Cowboys. Browns running back Jamal Lewis on his hamstring injury: "It's real tough when you worked hard all off-season and you want to stay in good shape and stay healthy. Luckily it happened when it did." He was limited, but moved well during the open first-half hour of practice. "Nothing heals a muscle but time and rest," Lewis said before practice. "I've had a lot of [both]. Hopefully it feels good when I go out there and put it to the test." Lewis suffered the injury on his last play early in the second quarter, when he and Derek Anderson botched a handoff that was returned 95 yards for a touchdown. Two plays later, Anderson was knocked out of the game with a concussion. Both players, along with several other starters, sat out the final two preseason games. "You have a lot of guys around the league in preseason who are not really playing -- your LaDainian Tomlinsons, your Peyton Mannings," said Lewis. "I've kind of comforted myself by saying, 'OK, these guys didn't play in the preseason, they're not getting those game reps.' But now the bullets are flying and it's real."Lewis, who puts himself through a grueling off-season workout program, has no history of hamstring troubles. "Nothing more than a tweak here or there," he said. "It's real tough when you worked hard all off-season and you want to stay in good shape and stay healthy. Luckily it happened when it did." Lewis will test the hamstring against an aggressive Cowboys' defense that finished sixth against the run in 2007 with an average of 94.6 yards allowed per game. "They're a great team and we've got our hands full," said Lewis.

personally, i think he'll play, but i don't have anything solid to back that up.

 

[Tditt]

Anything further on this? Did he do anything today?

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Jamal Lewis returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since pulling a hamstring in the Giants game more than two weeks ago and hopes to be ready for the Cowboys. Browns running back Jamal Lewis on his hamstring injury: "It's real tough when you worked hard all off-season and you want to stay in good shape and stay healthy. Luckily it happened when it did." He was limited, but moved well during the open first-half hour of practice. "Nothing heals a muscle but time and rest," Lewis said before practice. "I've had a lot of [both]. Hopefully it feels good when I go out there and put it to the test." Lewis suffered the injury on his last play early in the second quarter, when he and Derek Anderson botched a handoff that was returned 95 yards for a touchdown. Two plays later, Anderson was knocked out of the game with a concussion. Both players, along with several other starters, sat out the final two preseason games. "You have a lot of guys around the league in preseason who are not really playing -- your LaDainian Tomlinsons, your Peyton Mannings," said Lewis. "I've kind of comforted myself by saying, 'OK, these guys didn't play in the preseason, they're not getting those game reps.' But now the bullets are flying and it's real."Lewis, who puts himself through a grueling off-season workout program, has no history of hamstring troubles. "Nothing more than a tweak here or there," he said. "It's real tough when you worked hard all off-season and you want to stay in good shape and stay healthy. Luckily it happened when it did." Lewis will test the hamstring against an aggressive Cowboys' defense that finished sixth against the run in 2007 with an average of 94.6 yards allowed per game. "They're a great team and we've got our hands full," said Lewis.

personally, i think he'll play, but i don't have anything solid to back that up.

I don't know, but it sounds almost like he was saying "I ain't gonna risk getting hurt" after he saw Anderson get knocked silly. So, he's taking the attitude that LT and others don't play in preseason and so he's doing the same. At least I hope so. I can't afford a start and then exit in the 2nd qrt because of hammy problems....but my only other option really is Kevin Smith or DeAngelo Williams.Probably roll the dice with Lewis.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Anything further on this? Did he do anything today?

Browns | J. Lewis limited in practice ThursdayThu, 4 Sep 2008 15:06:41 -0700Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 4, because of a strained hamstring. He is expected to play in Week 1.

 

[Couch Potato]

I've always felt like Jamal's 2007 season was an aberration, temporarily interrupting his downhill slide. He was gimpy for a couple years before that, and he's gimpy again. At his preseason ADP he is a disaster waiting to happen. Just another horrific example of people putting waaaaay too much emphasis on the previous year's stats.

Jamal 2008 = Rudi 2007.

I've been adding Jerome Harrison to my teams this year and I suggest you do the same.

 

[RTB1]

I've always felt like Jamal's 2007 season was an aberration, temporarily interrupting his downhill slide. He was gimpy for a couple years before that, and he's gimpy again. At his preseason ADP he is a disaster waiting to happen. Just another horrific example of people putting waaaaay too much emphasis on the previous year's stats.Jamal 2008 = Rudi 2007.I've been adding Jerome Harrison to my teams this year and I suggest you do the same.

Are we sure that Harrison is the RB2 on the Browns?

 

[rgmnchr]

I think Wright would be RB2.

Wright has gotten every start in Lewis' absence.

IMO Wright is the handcuff.

Heres a quote from cbssporstline - GM Phil Savage and coach Romoe Crennel seem confident they're prepared if Lewis has to sit. "I think Jason is a very solid guy for us, he knows the offense, he can go in and play first, second or third down, plus he's a tremendous special teams player," Crennel said. "Jerome has that special knack, that quickness out of the backfield, the third-down back. I told Jerome he needs to improve his special teams play and that will help him be on the team

 

[Couch Potato]

I think Wright would be RB2.

Wright has gotten every start in Lewis' absence.

IMO Wright is the handcuff.

Heres a quote from cbssporstline - GM Phil Savage and coach Romoe Crennel seem confident they're prepared if Lewis has to sit. "I think Jason is a very solid guy for us, he knows the offense, he can go in and play first, second or third down, plus he's a tremendous special teams player," Crennel said. "Jerome has that special knack, that quickness out of the backfield, the third-down back. I told Jerome he needs to improve his special teams play and that will help him be on the team

Unfortunately, your Sportsline quote is from July 28. Before preseason games.http://fantasynews.sportsline.com/fantasyf...ayerpage/517401

Now, after Harrison clearly outplayed Wright in preseason, the story is a different one. From an Aug 31 article, here's what GM Savage is now saying:

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=4287...ubCategoryID=26

Savage: "Jamal should be good to go in the next day or so. ... If Jamal were gone for an extended period of time, you would basically see Jerome take over the first- and second-down type plays, and Jason would probably stay in the role he has now, which is a third-down back and a special teams guy. When Jamal is healthy, it takes 15 to 20 carries to really get to a point where you maximize what he can do. When that happens, it is difficult to get a second or alternate runner a lot of touches. Jason is a third-down back and special teams guy. If something were to happen to Jamal, it would be kind of a committee-type thing with (Wright and Harrison)."

So, although it would be a committee, Harrison would get the #1 role. More importantly, and this is IMO, he would outshine plodder Wright and his role would continue to increase and Wright's decrease if Lewis were out for several games. Harrison is a much more dynamic back.

 

[Xue]

I think Wright would be RB2.

Wright has gotten every start in Lewis' absence.



IMO Wright is the handcuff.

Heres a quote from cbssporstline - GM Phil Savage and coach Romoe Crennel seem confident they're prepared if Lewis has to sit. "I think Jason is a very solid guy for us, he knows the offense, he can go in and play first, second or third down, plus he's a tremendous special teams player," Crennel said. "Jerome has that special knack, that quickness out of the backfield, the third-down back. I told Jerome he needs to improve his special teams play and that will help him be on the team

I agree.Wright was the RB2 last year. He started the the only game Lewis missed last year and got the most carries in the game Lewis left early. He's also bigger than Harrison. I see Harrison as a "change-of-pace" back.

I don't see the depth chart being any different this year.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think Wright would be RB2.

Wright has gotten every start in Lewis' absence.



IMO Wright is the handcuff.

Heres a quote from cbssporstline - GM Phil Savage and coach Romoe Crennel seem confident they're prepared if Lewis has to sit. "I think Jason is a very solid guy for us, he knows the offense, he can go in and play first, second or third down, plus he's a tremendous special teams player," Crennel said. "Jerome has that special knack, that quickness out of the backfield, the third-down back. I told Jerome he needs to improve his special teams play and that will help him be on the team

I agree.Wright was the RB2 last year. He started the the only game Lewis missed last year and got the most carries in the game Lewis left early. He's also bigger than Harrison. I see Harrison as a "change-of-pace" back.

I don't see the depth chart being any different this year.

Good luck with that. Last year is not this year. Things change. Go ahead and live off outdated info if you like. Not me.

 

[skillz]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

 

[Couch Potato]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

 

[treat88]

I've always felt like Jamal's 2007 season was an aberration, temporarily interrupting his downhill slide. He was gimpy for a couple years before that, and he's gimpy again. At his preseason ADP he is a disaster waiting to happen. Just another horrific example of people putting waaaaay too much emphasis on the previous year's stats.Jamal 2008 = Rudi 2007.I've been adding Jerome Harrison to my teams this year and I suggest you do the same.

Browns are ripe for an implosion.

 

[Routilla]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

No denying the article, I just don't understand why they don't update the depth charts to show Harrison as RB2. Weird.

 

[RTB1]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

No denying the article, I just don't understand why they don't update the depth charts to show Harrison as RB2. Weird.

Browns' website is still showing the 2007 depth chart.

 

[Routilla]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

No denying the article, I just don't understand why they don't update the depth charts to show Harrison as RB2. Weird.

Browns' website is still showing the 2007 depth chart.

Amazing. Either the depth chart has not been announced or CLE is cutting costs in terms of web site maintenance. That must be saving them a bundle.

 

[BigRed]

I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter.

Assuming you said what you claim, where do you get that he's the starter? Not sayin he is or isn't for sure, just don't see him listed as such anywhere, including their "official" site.

I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what?

I give up: what?That's very likely true Week 1, but do you really think that is an even remotely settled situation (anyone else think SEA is nuts if they don't draft RB high next year)?

I don't have a crystal ball.

You're telling us.But thank you for your wisdom obi wan. PS agree w/whoever said Browns are ripe for an implosion.

 

[davearm]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

A person could make a ton of foolish and regrettable FF decisions by trusting what coaches and GMs tell the media.100% believing preseason quotes such as the one above would represent the opposite extreme from being oblivious to them.

 

[Couch Potato]

I just don%t get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It%s beyond me. But I guess that%s why some of us win and others don%t. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he%s the starter.

Assuming you said what you claim, where do you get that he%s the starter? Not sayin he is or isn%t for sure, just don%t see him listed as such anywhere, including their "official" site.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/fantasy/09/04/startem.sitem/

WR Devin Hester, Bears at Colts -- In one short season the league%s best return man has gone from a seldom used defensive back to a starting wideout on one of the league%s worst offenses.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/09/wh...ter_its_ab.html(Briggs is the Sun-Times beat writer for the Bears)

Hester started the final three preseason games and using that as a barometer for things to come it%s fair to assume he will be in that role along with Brandon Lloyd.

Scout.com

Starters: Brandon Lloyd, Devin Hester.

I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what?

I give up: what?That%s very likely true Week 1, but do you really think that is an even remotely settled situation (anyone else think SEA is nuts if they don%t draft RB high next year)?

I never said anything was "settled" nor are we discussing next year. You%re either missing the point or intentionally trying to muddy the waters. The point is Holmgren has said for months that it will be a RBBC and lately that Morris would have a bigger share. Posters laughed, using the Jones signing as de facto evidence that he would be the primary ball carrier and Morris would be an afterthought. I argued against this line of reasoning since Holmgren had no reason in a case like this to not mean what he said. How it plays out after week one is a whole different subject and not relevant to what was being discussed.

I don%t have a crystal ball.

You%re telling us.But thank you for your wisdom obi wan.

Thanks for the smart ### remark and the rolling eyes. You truncated my comment to make room for your sarcasm. Here was the full comment. "I don%t have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn." But of course it is more convenient to leave that out since your goal is to slam me for my "wisdom." I guess you would rather be derogatory than appreciative of those who try to help others around here.

 

[Couch Potato]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

A person could make a ton of foolish and regrettable FF decisions by trusting what coaches and GMs tell the media.100% believing preseason quotes such as the one above would represent the opposite extreme from being oblivious to them.

I've been following this sport for awhile and hope I've gained a little bit of judgment skill. There are situations you don't trust a coach or GM's comments (who they are looking at in the NFL draft, how they may be game planning an opponent, etc.) and there are times that you do. "100% believing preseason quotes" is not something I do, but when a GM tells you one guy has one role and another guy has another role, I don't really think he is trying to trick anyone. Things don't always play out as they say in those cases either, but given the choice on simple information matters I'd sure trust a coach or GM's recent comment more than some message board poster who is just making assumptions on his own, basing his knowledge on something he remembers from last year, or from a magazine printed in May.

 

[Bri]

but given the choice on simple information matters I'd sure trust a coach or GM's recent comment more than some message board poster who is just making assumptions on his own, getting his info from something he remembers from last year, or from a magazine printed in May.

awesome post

 

[LOCO]

bump.

did he practice today?

 

[sholditch]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

Works for Mort

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Lewis took part in the first 30 minutes of Friday's practice, but has officially been "limited" all week. Jerome Harrison will likely see the bulk of the action if Lewis is out, but would be a weak flex play.

 

[David Yudkin]

Taken right from the Browns official website . . .

Five listed as 'gametime decisions'

Steve King, Staff Writer

09.05.2008

Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said before Friday's practice that the availability of five key players battling injuries -- running back Jamal Lewis (hamstring), wide receiver/returner Joshua Cribbs (ankle), offensive linemen Rex Hadnot (knee) and Ryan Tucker (hip) and safety Brodney Pool (concussion) -- won't be determined until gametime Sunday for the regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

If Lewis can't go, then he workload would be split between two players, Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison.

"We've said all along that Jamal is a different kind of player that we're dealing with," Crennel said in reference to the player who rushed for 1,304 yards and nine touchdowns last year. "We understand that, but the other two do bring something to the table and they'll help this team. If Jamal is not ready -- if he can't go -- then they'll step in and do their part.

"Jason stepped in last year and represented himself very well. Harrison, when he's had the opportunities to get in, he's shown that he can make some plays as well.

"So I think that between the two of them, they might be able to live up to what Jamal gives us."

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Oh well, I was leaning towards Kevin Smith anyway.

 

[Funkley]

Would you sit Lewis for either Ray Rice or Rhoddy White?

 

[sholditch]

not liking the sound of this, especially since it's a hammy which can linger and flare up. Just replaced him with Ricky Williams.

 

[sholditch]

Would you sit Lewis for either Ray Rice or Rhoddy White?

White. Unless McGahee is declared out.

 

[PatrickT]

Well, I wanted Chris Johnson to get a couple of games in before I started him, but looks like he's going in this week.

 

[David Yudkin]

Intersting that on the NFL site they list the Browns injuries and Lewis is not listed as out, doubtful, questionable, or probable. But the Browns web site says he'll be a GTD.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Would you sit Lewis for either Ray Rice or Rhoddy White?

White. Unless McGahee is declared out.

Acc. to John Clayton, the team said he'll play, but they don't know how much or if he'll start.I may put Edge in, but at least he and Lewis are both in 4:15 games.

 

[Thumper]

Would you sit Lewis for either Ray Rice or Rhoddy White?

White. Unless McGahee is declared out.

Acc. to John Clayton, the team said he'll play, but they don't know how much or if he'll start.I may put Edge in, but at least he and Lewis are both in 4:15 games.

Lewis practiced today. Unless he is hurt fairly badly he will play and put up decent numbers on Sunday.

 

[davearm]

Harrison is the backup now and Wright will only play third downs. See the link below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...ies_prompt.html

Right, and that's from Savage's quote in my post 18 above. I just don't get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It's beyond me. But I guess that's why some of us win and others don't. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he's the starter. I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what? And on and on. I don't have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn. But sometimes it seems a waste of time trying to help people on this board when they just believe what they want to believe instead of the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US! Man...

A person could make a ton of foolish and regrettable FF decisions by trusting what coaches and GMs tell the media.100% believing preseason quotes such as the one above would represent the opposite extreme from being oblivious to them.

I've been following this sport for awhile and hope I've gained a little bit of judgment skill. There are situations you don't trust a coach or GM's comments (who they are looking at in the NFL draft, how they may be game planning an opponent, etc.) and there are times that you do. "100% believing preseason quotes" is not something I do, but when a GM tells you one guy has one role and another guy has another role, I don't really think he is trying to trick anyone. Things don't always play out as they say in those cases either, but given the choice on simple information matters I'd sure trust a coach or GM's recent comment more than some message board poster who is just making assumptions on his own, basing his knowledge on something he remembers from last year, or from a magazine printed in May.

Judgement skill? Situations you don't trust a coach or GM's comments?But... but... it's the info THE DAMN NFL TEAMS ARE GIVING US!

Point is, you painted it as a 100% black and white issue when you said so emphatically that Savage's comments should be taken as gospel. Now you're admitting that it's far from black and white after all. Which of course it is.

If you think you know for certain which guy the coaches will turn to if Lewis is unavailable in the 4th quarter of a close game on Sunday, you're kidding yourself.

 

[Thumper]

Romeo said if Lewis doesn't practice and show him something on WED that he doesn't see him playing on Sunday. Lewis only practiced on a limited basis according to FFToday injury news...Any homers or other have insight into if Lewis is going to play? Lineups are due tomorrow night.

How does the NFL define "limited in practice"?He did practice in the media portion of practice today. How many weeks has he been dealing with this hamstring issues?

 

[TheArchitect]

I just don%t get why posters stay stuck in some head-in-the-sand mode, even when shown better info. It%s beyond me. But I guess that%s why some of us win and others don%t. I told folks a long time ago Hester CHI would be the starter for CHI. "No way" they all said. Well, he%s the starter.

Assuming you said what you claim, where do you get that he%s the starter? Not sayin he is or isn%t for sure, just don%t see him listed as such anywhere, including their "official" site.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/fantasy/09/04/startem.sitem/

WR Devin Hester, Bears at Colts -- In one short season the league%s best return man has gone from a seldom used defensive back to a starting wideout on one of the league%s worst offenses.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/09/wh...ter_its_ab.html(Briggs is the Sun-Times beat writer for the Bears)

Hester started the final three preseason games and using that as a barometer for things to come it%s fair to assume he will be in that role along with Brandon Lloyd.

Scout.com

Starters: Brandon Lloyd, Devin Hester.

I told folks Maurice Morris would get the larger share of carries in SEA. "No way, Jones signed a big contract" they said. Well, guess what?

I give up: what?That%s very likely true Week 1, but do you really think that is an even remotely settled situation (anyone else think SEA is nuts if they don%t draft RB high next year)?

I never said anything was "settled" nor are we discussing next year. You%re either missing the point or intentionally trying to muddy the waters. The point is Holmgren has said for months that it will be a RBBC and lately that Morris would have a bigger share. Posters laughed, using the Jones signing as de facto evidence that he would be the primary ball carrier and Morris would be an afterthought. I argued against this line of reasoning since Holmgren had no reason in a case like this to not mean what he said. How it plays out after week one is a whole different subject and not relevant to what was being discussed.

I don%t have a crystal ball.

You%re telling us.But thank you for your wisdom obi wan.

Thanks for the smart ### remark and the rolling eyes. You truncated my comment to make room for your sarcasm. Here was the full comment. "I don%t have a crystal ball. I study. And I try to pass along what I learn." But of course it is more convenient to leave that out since your goal is to slam me for my "wisdom." I guess you would rather be derogatory than appreciative of those who try to help others around here.

 

[rgmnchr]

Couch Potato,

I understand your frustration but feel its unwarranted.

The reality is that Wright has gotten into every preseason game before Harrison. Take that for what you will, and it is preseason, but in the 3rd game, the supposed dress rehearsal, Wright got the start.

You can listen to Savage all you want but Romeo makes the final call. He says 50-50, Ill go with what history tells me and take Wright as the handcuff.

By the way Romeo likes to play like hes Belichick and try to throw curveballs. Hes no good at it. Lewis will play the whole game.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Romeo said if Lewis doesn't practice and show him something on WED that he doesn't see him playing on Sunday. Lewis only practiced on a limited basis according to FFToday injury news...

Any homers or other have insight into if Lewis is going to play? Lineups are due tomorrow night.

How does the NFL define "limited in practice"?He did practice in the media portion of practice today.

How many weeks has he been dealing with this hamstring issues?

http://www.scribd.com/doc/5546633/20080905InjuryReport

 

[joffer]

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

as a lewis owner I'd rather he sit, than rush back and re-tweak his hammy.