Joseph Addai (1 Viewer)

[Noahs Troopers]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum.

PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

 

[MLBrandow]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum.

What was there to disappoint? He wasn't going to start this year until probably the end of the season, if at all.He was brought in to pick up the blitz and be groomed as Edge's eventual successor.

 

[Wildcat]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum.

PS. I don't own his as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

Over-react much?

 

[Mario Kart]

2 catches for 12 yards as well. This is week 1 of the preseason.

Either you are a disgruntled Addai owner or you lost money on the game.

 

[Wildcat]

Man, Marvin Harrison is going to really suck this year. He didn't catch a pass tonight.

 

[ceo3west]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I dont put too much stock in preseason, and the jury's still out on Addai. But I do know this - Steven Jackson looked GREAT, and I have a decision to make at #7 that will be very difficult.

 

[Mario Kart]

Man, Marvin Harrison is going to really suck this year. He didn't catch a pass tonight.

 

[Sweetness_34]

2 catches for 12 yards as well. This is week 1 of the preseason.

Either you are a disgruntled Addai owner or you lost money on the game.

I made on both games today.....took Phlly +2 1/2 and took Indy (St Louis favored by 4 1/2)

 

[This_Is_Not_VRR]

Man, Marvin Harrison is going to really suck this year. He didn't catch a pass tonight.

Agreed. Stick a fork in him. Old man Harrison is done.

 

[phrozen]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

this guy clearly has itit = info

 

[Domination]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.

Addai owners=

 

[jdoggydogg]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

 

[Wildcat]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.Addai owners=

More schtick.

 

[PatsWillWin]

3 carries.

 

[JohnnyU]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.Addai owners=

More schtick.

I traded him for Boldin in a .5 PPR league.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

 

[Noahs Troopers]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.Addai owners=

More schtick.

I traded him for Boldin in a .5 PPR league.

@ your trade partner. Good Job.

 

[PatsWillWin]

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

3 CARRIES

 

[Wildcat]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

Yeah, because 3 carries is a good way to judge someone for the rest of their career.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

Yeah, because 3 carries is a good way to judge someone for the rest of their career.

How many leagues do you own this turd in?

 

[phrozen]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.

Addai owners=

More schtick.

sadly it is not

 

[jdoggydogg]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

I don't own Addai in any league, so I am trying to be objective here. Not only is three carries a minute sample, to extrapolate that tiny sample to the conclusion that Addai is a bust is ludicrous. Joe Montana looked pretty bad during his rookie season. Do you think the 49ers should have cut him early? Addai might look mediocre until week 8 of the regular season, but that wouldn't qualify him as a bust - especially in Dynasty leagues.

 

[Wildcat]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

I am hoping this is some kind of shtick

Why would it be shtick and what's with the lil smiley? Guy gets more hype than the 85 Bears Defense, he goes out and lays a turd of 3 carries for 3 yards vs. the 2nd string defense of the pathetic Rams, in the process he looks slow, upright, no wiggle. What exactly did you like about his "performance" tonight?

Yeah, because 3 carries is a good way to judge someone for the rest of their career.

How many leagues do you own this turd in?

0 Wish I was in your league. :easymoney:

 

[Wildcat]

Maybe I should start the Anti-Addai Bandwagon. This guy has never done anything in his career to get the hype that he has, just because he is in Indy. He will be this year's Arrington. I know that this is only preseason, but I honestly don't think it will matter. How is someone supposed to perform at a high level in the NFL, when they couldn't do it anywhere else. He has had multiple major injuries, I don't even see the potential.

Addai owners=

More schtick.

sadly it is not

Holy smoke. So this is why they made Prozac.

 

[brakeyawself]

I do think, like I've read a few other opinions too, that Addai stands the chance to be the bust out of this years RB class. What are the chances that Bush, Moroney, Williams, Addai, Drew, White, Norwood, Bell are all a success in the NFL? If I were betting money, itd go somthing like this.

Hit:

Bush

Williams

Moroney

Norwood

Miss:

Addai

Drew

White

and honestly, I have no idea about Mike Bell. But I think im drinking the juice. All though I gotta be wrong about someone. Because 5 quality starting RB's out of one draft seems like a lot. Even too many.

 

[Mario Kart]

I just traded for Addai in my dynasty league.

Gave up Moe Williams and Corey Bradford. Good trade for me?

 

[RenegadeGM]

3 carries, 3 yards. Not exactly a great performance for somebody who is getting more hype than the 2nd coming of Jesus. To me Addai looks slow, and quite frankly not very mobile for a RB of his size, seems to be a JJ Arrington clone minus the speed. I know it's only preseason game one, but if this is what we got to look forward to then I feel bad for those blowing the 1.2 in a rookie draft on this bum. PS. I don't own him as I don't spend high rookie picks on untalented players who get hyped because of situation. (Bennett over LT is the classic example, and also JJ Arrington taken over Brown/Caddy/Benson in lots of drafts).

Non-fluff piece.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

I just traded for Addai in my dynasty league.Gave up Moe Williams and Corey Bradford. Good trade for me?

Yeah, that's an awesome trade for you. I wasn't saying Addai IS a bust, I stated it in the form of a question.Nice trade PK.

 

[Tillmanisahero]

Yeah I agree, I think Manning will bust this year....they pulled him out after the first series..............

 

[BoneYardDog]

Yes it was only 3 carries but if he had gone 3-74-1 ya'll would be going crazy on only 3 carries...

3 carries for a rookie trying to show his stuff is a big deal...

It doesn't mean he is going to suck, he just did not show anything in his first opportunity to shine...

If Bush comes out and goes 3-3 a lot of you will be all over his butt for such a lousy showing...

 

[Noahs Troopers]

If Bush comes out and goes 3-3 a lot of you will be all over his butt for such a lousy showing...

IF this happens, I predict a 30 page thread.

 

[Lightning Fast Whip]

I've gotten Addai in all my drafts in last Month. I expect with him lying low this week I'll get him again in my last draft tomorrow night. I love early drafts before the obvious becomes obvious to those without vision. Rhodes or Mungro impress anyone tonight? Didn't think so.

 

[Art_VanDalay]

I do think, like I've read a few other opinions too, that Addai stands the chance to be the bust out of this years RB class. What are the chances that Bush, Moroney, Williams, Addai, Drew, White, Norwood, Bell are all a success in the NFL? If I were betting money, itd go somthing like this.Hit:BushWilliamsMoroneyNorwoodMiss:AddaiDrewWhiteand honestly, I have no idea about Mike Bell. But I think im drinking the juice. All though I gotta be wrong about someone. Because 5 quality starting RB's out of one draft seems like a lot. Even too many.

You guys may want to give Mr. Polian a little more credit as I think he has earned it. Probably the best GM in football. Addai has potential in a good situation but to throw the guy under the bus on three carries is "guppieish." I suppose if he ripped off a twenty yard run on his first carry we would be making his HOF Bust for Canton? Ease up guys and let the info come to you not the other way around. BTW, not an Addai owner, Rhodes owner or interested in who gets this job!

 

[Couch Potato]

Yep. After 3 preseason carries it perfectly clear he's a bust. We need more topics like that. I'm thinking of starting one to see if people think Darnerian McCants will get more catches than Steve Smith this year.

 

[NoFBinLA]

I have this feeling Addai might be this year's JJ Arrington.

However it has nothing at all to do with three carries in a random preseason game.

 

[Z-Dog]

What's being missed in all this is how atrocious the Colts O-line was. Maybe they weren't rpepped for all the St. Louis blitzes, but none of the RBs had room to run, and all the QBs got sacked and hurried.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

From ESPN.com poll with over 6000 votes......

Who will be Indianapolis' offensive MVP this season?

54.6% Joseph Addai

41.2% Peyton Manning

2.0% Marvin Harrison

1.5% Reggie Wayne

0.5% Other

0.2% Dominic Rhodes

Very interesting to me that Addai has more votes than Manning. Overhyped? Addai the MVP of the Colts over Manning? I'd say a lil overhyped.

 

[Lightning Fast Whip]

What's being missed in all this is how atrocious the Colts O-line was. Maybe they weren't rpepped for all the St. Louis blitzes, but none of the RBs had room to run, and all the QBs got sacked and hurried.

Z-Dog you're thinking of the Post Peyton runs. The 2 runs when Peyton posed a threat netted 4 and 5 yards. Then Rhodes had a 1 yarder and a zero yarder when Sorgi took over. Small samples but I think we'll see a different Addai when he gets to run with Peyton and Harrison/Wayne opening things up.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

3 carries, 3 yards.

I don't see anything wrong with that stat line. Tomlinson often has only three yards after his first three carries of a game.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Yes it was only 3 carries but if he had gone 3-74-1 ya'll would be going crazy on only 3 carries...

Three yards on any given three carries is quite common for even the best players.Seventy-four yards on three carries is not very common for bad players (although it can happen).So 3/74/1 gives us a lot more information than 3/3/0.

 

[Armando]

All RB's are the next Jesus in the offseason. People are always unrealistic with rookie RB's. The top 5 this year are no different.

 

[Marc Levin]

Yes it was only 3 carries but if he had gone 3-74-1 ya'll would be going crazy on only 3 carries...

Three yards on any given three carries is quite common for even the best players.Seventy-four yards on three carries is not very common for bad players.So 3/74/1 gives us a lot more information than 3/3/0.

I was thinking the EXACT same thing when I read that comment - MT must have read the rest of the thread faster than me.BTW, Rhodes went 4 carries for 10 yards - maybe the Colts just won't bother fielding as RB this year. Both options CLEARLY suck

 

[daanswr4]

I don't know who would say that Addai will be more valuable than Manning to that offense but how Addai/Rhodes play will be more important to Indy than how Harrison/Wayne play. If they can't come close to picking up Edge's role, the Colts are screwed, and teams are going to come after that immobile turd Manning like he's never seen. He'll be pointing out blitzers up at the line for the entire playclock. I don't know if they'll ever run a play.

From ESPN.com poll with over 6000 votes......Who will be Indianapolis' offensive MVP this season? 54.6% Joseph Addai 41.2% Peyton Manning 2.0% Marvin Harrison 1.5% Reggie Wayne 0.5% Other 0.2% Dominic Rhodes Very interesting to me that Addai has more votes than Manning. Overhyped? Addai the MVP of the Colts over Manning? I'd say a lil overhyped.

 

[Tillmanisahero]

people at those espn polls and their FF website in general are a joke.

 

[BassNBrew]

Yes it was only 3 carries but if he had gone 3-74-1 ya'll would be going crazy on only 3 carries...

Three yards on any given three carries is quite common for even the best players.Seventy-four yards on three carries is not very common for bad players.So 3/74/1 gives us a lot more information than 3/3/0.

I was thinking the EXACT same thing when I read that comment - MT must have read the rest of the thread faster than me.BTW, Rhodes went 4 carries for 10 yards - maybe the Colts just won't bother fielding as RB this year. Both options CLEARLY suck

Probably explains why they've contacted Tenn about Brown.

 

[brakeyawself]

I do think, like I've read a few other opinions too, that Addai stands the chance to be the bust out of this years RB class. What are the chances that Bush, Moroney, Williams, Addai, Drew, White, Norwood, Bell are all a success in the NFL? If I were betting money, itd go somthing like this.Hit:BushWilliamsMoroneyNorwoodMiss:AddaiDrewWhiteand honestly, I have no idea about Mike Bell. But I think im drinking the juice. All though I gotta be wrong about someone. Because 5 quality starting RB's out of one draft seems like a lot. Even too many.

You guys may want to give Mr. Polian a little more credit as I think he has earned it. Probably the best GM in football. Addai has potential in a good situation but to throw the guy under the bus on three carries is "guppieish." I suppose if he ripped off a twenty yard run on his first carry we would be making his HOF Bust for Canton? Ease up guys and let the info come to you not the other way around. BTW, not an Addai owner, Rhodes owner or interested in who gets this job!

I'm certainly not throwing him under the bus because of the Pre-season game that I didn't even see. Just from reading pre-nfl draft scouting reports, and everything since. It seems to me that Addai has a few question marks that I find unsettling. One of which is "durability issues" which I am always wary of. Even a good fantasy player hurts you if he's not out on the field. As far as his skills go, the consensus seems to be that he rely's on tacklebreaking more than an elusive moves, and can at times get caught up quickly. I prefer my rb's with more moves of course, but this alone wouldnt shy me away from addai either, as "tacklebreakers" can be very successful. And the guy can catch. Which is a huge plus. He lined up as WR in college. He's had arthroscopic knee surgery in the past, and that always makes me nervous. ESPECIALLY for a runningback. An ankle sprain in 2005 bothered him ALL season long. He missed quite a bit of time that year as the ankle kept failing on him. The injury possibilities alone do make me think he stands a better chance of being a bust than the other big three runningbacks from the draft. But, of course nothing is certain. I'm only theorizing here based on his past. So what im really saying is if I had my choice between Bush, Moroney, Williams, Addai, on draft day. Im taking Addai last in Dynasty or Keeper leagues. In redraft its worth the gamble because of his situation. So I guess he's got more BUST capability than the others, IMO. WHich is all it is.

 

[seahawk 17]

Note to self:

Don't give opinion of players in shark pool.

 

[brakeyawself]

Note to selfon't give opinion of players in shark pool.

I hate my opinions too.

 

[Highway Robbery]

Yes it was only 3 carries but if he had gone 3-74-1 ya'll would be going crazy on only 3 carries...

No we would deduct his 72 yard run evaluate his 2 carries for 2 yards.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Man, Marvin Harrison is going to really suck this year. He didn't catch a pass tonight.

Agreed. Stick a fork in him. Old man Harrison is done.

Bruce is going to be a great value, though. What did he play? A Half a quarter? By my projections he should be around 256 catches for 4608 yards on the season.No TDs though. :(