nysportsfan
Footballguy
Agree, but at some point you realize 5-2 is 5-2. They might be better than people give them credit for. I don't think he does that ever week (or comes close most weeks) but he could be in a nice position here.
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Agree completely. The Kool-Aid being drank this week is potent. Like Torain against the Colts, Blount could not have timed his coming out party any better. And while both players looked good, neither has the talent or offense to be a consistent fantasy stud. Blount is a two-down back in a below average offense. If they get behind by a couple touchdowns this week, he'll sit. I actually like the guy a lot, but I like him in a group with FJax, Torain, etc--a solid Flex, or good trade bait. I think his value has peaked. And this week is a trap.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
Agreed , but TB was behind in the 4th and Blount was in. We'll learn more in the next few weeks.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
True, but this week will tell a lot. So far TB's beaten who they're supposed to ...CLE, CAR, CIN, STL & ARI ...and been annialated by PIT and NO. ATL seems to fit more in the latter column.
Guessing TB might get behind, at this point you have to ask if he's really taken over as the committed starter so his role will be greater early on in the game.
Seems like the last two contests he's only been used to start the second half.
vs. STL: 1/9 (1st/2nd half touches)
vs. ARI: 5/20
Most people are aware that Blount played Arizona last week, which contributed to his monster game. I am also aware that Blount was highly effective against Pittsburgh and St Louis, both of whom are good against the run. I anticipate Blount getting a heavy workload early in this game in order to keep it from getting out of hand. If Morris decides to run Caddy into the line for early 3 and outs, then the Falcons could build a large lead. I think this will be a close game and Blount will get another 25 touches. It will be interesting to see what he does with them. I also disagree that this game has more meaning than the last. Atlanta is coming out of the bye and will probably come out fast on both sides of the ball. A down game by Blount this week doesn't mean he'll be ineffective all year.
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ourmanflint
Footballguy
There hasn't been a blowout in this series since 2007. Every game since then has been close.
There is alot riding on this game as they are fighting for the lead in a very tough division.
Atlanta is 3-0 at home, yes, but Tampa is 3-0 on the road.
Tampa has the 21st ranked D, but Atlanta's isn't much better at 19.
This looks like it will be a close hard fought game.
There is alot riding on this game as they are fighting for the lead in a very tough division.
Atlanta is 3-0 at home, yes, but Tampa is 3-0 on the road.
Tampa has the 21st ranked D, but Atlanta's isn't much better at 19.
This looks like it will be a close hard fought game.
Wally Cleaver
Footballguy
If you are expecting 120 and 2 every week then of course you are going to be disappointed however this season with so many backs splitting time and under performing how can you not love his chances to at the very least be a very solid rb2 getting all the early and goalline carries on a team that seems to be in all their games? I think a very servicable rb2 against any matchup is his floor.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
He even SOUNDS big...LOLThanks for the link Norseman! After hearing LG on the radio I'm amazed 32 teams passed on him in the draft even withhis history of issues. Sounds like a bright guy. Hope he does well. Have him starting in 2 leagues this week!
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
And yet the oddsmakers are begging you to take the 8 1/2 points. The line went up from 8 yesterday. Why?I agree this game will be close, and I'd not be surprised if Tampa wins.
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I never understand why these guys get such low respect. You're comparing blount to torain as if that's a bad thing. Over the weeks torain has played he has been very good. Even last week when he went out at halftime the guy still delivered points. Blount is actually more talented, but if he produces like torain I'll be happy. Torain is an rb2 when he plays, blount is on the same level if not superior. I've been holding blount on all teams for 5 weeks for a reason. The talent is there, the work ethic is even better. I think it just takes time for most to realize it.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
I think people simply have a hard time fathoming the possibility that Tampa has viable fantasy guys. One owner in my league asked me what kind of lucky bounces led to Tampa Mike Williams being a top 20 WR in our .5 PPR scoring; he just couldn't believe I'm rostering Williams & Blount...said he'd understand it better if I carried 2 kickers; he gave me SO MUCH crap when I reached for Williams in the 10th Rd. The guy has always been the weakest-minded owner in our league the 6 years he's been involved, however...
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Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
People are always going to be skeptical of undrafted free agents until they prove that they can sustain a high level of play for more than a game or two. Foster had the same issues as many owners were just not sold on him to start the year however he is proving those that did not believe wrong.
Sometimes players need to catch a break to show that they are more then capable of playing in the league and being a contributor to their team both in the NFL and in fantasy. Blount is more talented then many thought, he is big, powerful and has deceptive speed for a guy his size. He can out run many LB's and then will drag DB's for extra yards.
-Watch the hurdle run again. First the vision to see the hole was not going to be there, then he spins out of it with great footwork and then watch how quiclkly he gets his speed back up after the hurdle. Had he not been touched by the pursing line backer that caused him to stumble it would have been interesting to see how long it would have taken DRC (one of the fastest guys in the league) to catch him and take him down...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nsVdTvLnqQ
-Also, he has always been a TD machine (in 2008 at Oregon 137 rushing attempts for 1002 yards, 7.3 ypc with 17 tds
, he breaks tackles, but he can also make guys miss. I think the Bucs may have found a real gem here.
Sometimes players need to catch a break to show that they are more then capable of playing in the league and being a contributor to their team both in the NFL and in fantasy. Blount is more talented then many thought, he is big, powerful and has deceptive speed for a guy his size. He can out run many LB's and then will drag DB's for extra yards.
-Watch the hurdle run again. First the vision to see the hole was not going to be there, then he spins out of it with great footwork and then watch how quiclkly he gets his speed back up after the hurdle. Had he not been touched by the pursing line backer that caused him to stumble it would have been interesting to see how long it would have taken DRC (one of the fastest guys in the league) to catch him and take him down...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nsVdTvLnqQ
-Also, he has always been a TD machine (in 2008 at Oregon 137 rushing attempts for 1002 yards, 7.3 ypc with 17 tds
, he breaks tackles, but he can also make guys miss. I think the Bucs may have found a real gem here.
Jambi
Footballguy
Were we discussing his floor?
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Just landed him for MSW. Blount owner didn't even counter or hesitate. My WR4, and Blount will be my RB4. I was just sick of the feast or famine that is MSW.
Carter_Can_Fly said:People are always going to be skeptical of undrafted free agents until they prove that they can sustain a high level of play for more than a game or two. Foster had the same issues as many owners were just not sold on him to start the year however he is proving those that did not believe wrong.
Sometimes players need to catch a break to show that they are more then capable of playing in the league and being a contributor to their team both in the NFL and in fantasy. Blount is more talented then many thought, he is big, powerful and has deceptive speed for a guy his size. He can out run many LB's and then will drag DB's for extra yards.
-Watch the hurdle run again. First the vision to see the hole was not going to be there, then he spins out of it with great footwork and then watch how quiclkly he gets his speed back up after the hurdle. Had he not been touched by the pursing line backer that caused him to stumble it would have been interesting to see how long it would have taken DRC (one of the fastest guys in the league) to catch him and take him down...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nsVdTvLnqQ
-Also, he has always been a TD machine (in 2008 at Oregon 137 rushing attempts for 1002 yards, 7.3 ypc with 17 tds, he breaks tackles, but he can also make guys miss. I think the Bucs may have found a real gem here.
I've said this a millions times this year, but were it not for an absolutely ridiculous decision by the University of Oregon to suspend this kid for the extreme majority of his last year, he wouldn't have been an undrafted free agent, that's for sure! Blount has all the talent, and more importantly, it is applicable talent for the NFL. What I mean is that his talent fits for what works in the NFL. A guy like Reggie Bush has a lot more talent than Blount, but the talent may not be the best fit for the NFL. Blount's talent is a great fit for the NFL. I would rate Blount VERY high in dynasty leagues. Oregon has been an absolute farm for very talented RBs recently. You have Jonathan Stewart, Jeremiah Johnson who i think will be very good one day, Blount, Lemichael James who will be stud #1 material when he comes out soon, and i'm sure i'm forgetting someone else.Quite frankly you got a steal. I posted this in the "blount's trade value" thread. I said right now is not the perfect time to trade away Blount, but rather the perfect time to trade FOR him if you missed the opportunity to pick him up for free. You basically got him for free in my opinion. His value will be much higher at the end of the year barring injury.
Insein
Footballguy
I agree on Blount's potential but a guy just offered me Fitzgerald and Daniels for just Blount. I have 3 guys I'd start over blount right now so I had to do it. Sell high for the right price.
BringItOn
Footballguy
Therein lies the problem. They shored other positions up the last two years.. Josh Freeman, then this past year, Benn in Rd 2, Williams Rd 4 I could EASILY see them taking a RB high.. especially since they have little depth beyond Blount/Caddy
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There is another side of the ball that could use quite a bit of shoring up. Still way too early to tell, I think Blount's performance the rest of the way will determine how aggressively they go after another RB.
Premier
Footballguy
The Bucs will be taking a defensive end somewhere in the first two rounds, and almost definitely an offensive tackle or guard in the other round. Maybe even two defensive ends in the first two rounds. I doubt they draft any offensive skill position guys in the first four rounds, unless an absolute stud drops in their lap. They'll also need a new interior linebacker, as Barrett Ruud absolutely sucks.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
RB LeGarrette Blount is cutting into Carnell Williams' workload. In the first five games of the season, Blount had just 10 carries, but has become over the last two weeks more than just a short-yardage tool.
Blount carried 11 times for 72 yards versus St. Louis on Oct. 24, then rambled for 120 yards on 20 attempts at Arizona last week.
Claimed off waivers, when Tennessee released him, the former Oregon start, who was suspended from the team for much of the 2009 season after slugging an opponent, has impressed Bucs coaches and opponents with his physical style. Listed at 241 pounds, the suspicion is that Blount is a lot closer to 270 pounds. The most surprising element of his game has been his long speed.
"I'll go through people or around 'em if I have to," Blount said. "But I don't mind contact at all." There were 13 tailbacks selected in the draft. But Blount, an undrafted college free agent, is the first rookie in 2010 to post a 100-yard outing. The Titans don't need a lot behind the workhorse Johnson, and second-year veteran Javon Ringer has done a pretty nice job as the backup, but Tennessee coaches must be kicking themselves for giving up on Blount. —Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Blount carried 11 times for 72 yards versus St. Louis on Oct. 24, then rambled for 120 yards on 20 attempts at Arizona last week.
Claimed off waivers, when Tennessee released him, the former Oregon start, who was suspended from the team for much of the 2009 season after slugging an opponent, has impressed Bucs coaches and opponents with his physical style. Listed at 241 pounds, the suspicion is that Blount is a lot closer to 270 pounds. The most surprising element of his game has been his long speed.
"I'll go through people or around 'em if I have to," Blount said. "But I don't mind contact at all." There were 13 tailbacks selected in the draft. But Blount, an undrafted college free agent, is the first rookie in 2010 to post a 100-yard outing. The Titans don't need a lot behind the workhorse Johnson, and second-year veteran Javon Ringer has done a pretty nice job as the backup, but Tennessee coaches must be kicking themselves for giving up on Blount. —Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Mr. Retukes
Footballguy
Yeah -- if he's picked up by your opponent.
I think Blount is good, but Tennessee is definitely not kicking themselves. With Johnson and Ringer (one of the better backups in the league), I don't think they're too worried that Blount is in other conference.
footballnerd
Footballguy
not good for Blount if ATL gets up big
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Rand al Thor
Footballguy
TB's been throwing and Blount has missed every blitz pick-up opportunity. They've got Cadillac in there because he can protect Freeman.
ichris
Footballguy
Ridiculous because they didn't expel him?Oregon hasn't produced much more than potential. They definitely haven't produced many productive NFL players, mostly just a bunch of guys who fail to live up to the hype. I think the player you are forgetting to mention is Onterrio Smith.People are always going to be skeptical of undrafted free agents until they prove that they can sustain a high level of play for more than a game or two. Foster had the same issues as many owners were just not sold on him to start the year however he is proving those that did not believe wrong.
Sometimes players need to catch a break to show that they are more then capable of playing in the league and being a contributor to their team both in the NFL and in fantasy. Blount is more talented then many thought, he is big, powerful and has deceptive speed for a guy his size. He can out run many LB's and then will drag DB's for extra yards.
-Watch the hurdle run again. First the vision to see the hole was not going to be there, then he spins out of it with great footwork and then watch how quiclkly he gets his speed back up after the hurdle. Had he not been touched by the pursing line backer that caused him to stumble it would have been interesting to see how long it would have taken DRC (one of the fastest guys in the league) to catch him and take him down...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nsVdTvLnqQ
-Also, he has always been a TD machine (in 2008 at Oregon 137 rushing attempts for 1002 yards, 7.3 ypc with 17 tds, he breaks tackles, but he can also make guys miss. I think the Bucs may have found a real gem here.
Mr. Retukes
Footballguy
Blount gets stuffed, so for the next play they give it to Williams. Williams gets stuffed too. Only difference is that we already knew Williams was going to get stuffed.
Premier
Footballguy
Yup. At least, somewhat. He'll still get in the range of 12-15 carries a game, with the occasional 20. But if he gets Freeman hit one more time like he did today, he may be on the pine for a while. That's not going to be accepted by Raheem.
There's over reaction when Blount blew up for 2 TDs last week. There's over reaction when Blount had a mediocre day. Freeman didn't have a good day with 2 picks. It was just a bad offensive display today for TB. I expect them to bounce back next week at home vs Carolina.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Yes but as I wrote in the RB thread, TB had no chance to win this week. I called for them to fall behind 14-3, they actually fell behind 14-0, managed to get the game back to 17-14, but then were behind 24-14 for much of the 2nd half. Tampa Bay is not a dominant running team, Atlanta is. Tampa can't stop the run, Atlanta can. I haven't the seen time of possession numbers and TB had the ball a long time in the 4th, but I would like to know what they were at halftime and also towards the end of the 3rdQ. I seem to remember you saying Blount was going to do well today.You think Blount will rebound next week, maybe but this is at least te 2nd time he has been hyped up by the SP and delivered nothing. That makes him pretty risky and certainly not a premier back IMO.
Wrong dude. I never said Blount will do well today.
Premier
Footballguy
Um, what? They had a 4th and 1 on the Atlanta 2 yard line with 2 minutes left to play.
That's all well and good....but the play was designed to go to his right. His lead blocker was going there, the handoff was given to him on that side, and the blocking was designed for that hole.Perhaps it was open on the left because the play wasn't to the left, and therefore, no defenders went to the left.Todem said:
PahtyTom
Footballguy
yet they were a single yard from taking the lead with 2 min left.
Todem
Footballguy
I don't mean the left side of the line or field...but he could of cut back on the LT and went over LG...a plunge right over that. Take a look at the replay. The LG and C pancaked their guys and it was right there for him.
rizzler
Footballguy
even AP got double stuffed at the goalline... let's not jump on this kid for this, it's not a shoe-in that you score from there against a great run D.now the worry is, do you start this kid with confidence? I have a dilemma (for the assistant coach forum)... does this kid see the lions share increasingly? does he start? fragile part of the season, and this kid can make or break championships.
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rizzler
Footballguy
to keep this from getting flamed, as it;s not the AC forum... i have a start 2rba nd one rb/wr flex spot.... and I have MJD, Gore and SjaxThe only person I would consider sitting for Blount is Sjax (v SF), but SJ is guaranteed a 20+ touch game, Blount, not even close to guaranteedHerein lies the dilemma for this part of the season (tho, I am aware most ppl dont have my RB core.. i make some great in-season trades).. is Blount still a carry risk? or can we safely say he'll see X amount f touches? I say the former at THIS MOMENT IN TIME.
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Resident A
Footballguy
I think we can safely say that Blount is good for around 15 touches per game. He'll get a few more in games TB has a lead, and a few less in games they're chasing points.
I thought about benching Turner for Blount for a minute, but can't do it.
I thought about benching Turner for Blount for a minute, but can't do it.
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D_House
Footballguy
Yeah could be another big game. I'll likely be starting Blount over Forte. Forte went for 166yards, 2 TDs rushing and 22 recieving yards in week 5 vs. CAR. Last week the Saint's RBBC ran for 165. So teams with anemic rushing offenses (like the Bucs') have put up big yards on CAR. My concern for Blount is that his poor pass blocking may keep him out of the game until TB gains a sizable lead.
