LATE RB GAMBLES > Keeper Leauges (1 Viewer)

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Alll are solid young backs behind aging or injury prone RB1s.

Rank these backs (tiered if you feel like it) based on these characteristics:

1) Chance to contribute this year

2) Chance to become starter next year

3) Chance to excel as starter next year

THE BACKS:

Laurence Marooney

LenDale White

Jerious Norwood

My Take:

Marooney is poised to make the most significant impact this year IF Dillon continues his fade. DIllon is also unlikely to be the featured back in New England next year.... I could be wrong here, however. I just think he's going to be lucky to get by on fumes this year. I also question how good a back Marooney is, and if the Patriots care to make him thier franchise back for the near future.

White is coming into a bit of a logjam in Tennesee and doesn't exactly have the best attitude about the situaion. He could be the most talented of the 3 backs RIGHT NOW... but behind a (Currently) healthy Chris Brown, and a (currently) healthy Travis Henry.. he could be stuck in a jam there for the forseeable future. Given the lackluster showings lately by Henry, and Brown's fragility, White COULD be thrust into a key role in an admittedly weak Tennessee offense. Recently, the team has verbally comitted to running the ball early and often this year... although it remains to be seen if their Defense will allow this to come to fruition.

Norwood shows tremendous promimse and was likely the deciding factor that allowed Atlanta to move Duckett this preseason. His a strong runner with pretty good hands and could make a great fit in the Atlanta offense for years to come. He's currently behind the stalwart Dunn who looks to continue his strong golden years campaign this season. I'm unfamilar with his contract situation or the team's committment to him as a primary back in the near future, however.

 

[Shiver44]

I would rank them as follows:

1. Laurence Maroney

2. Jerious Norwood

3. LenDale White

 

[Traders2001]

1. Laurence Maroney

2. LenDale White

3. Jerious Norwood

No way Norwood becomes the starter this season , while for White i say it s almost guaranteed he will start before week 8.

 

[jasvic]

Might want to add Lundy/Morency to the list.

 

[jpeace121]

Does DeAngelo Williams belong in this conversation somewhere?

 

[GoL]

Why no Deangelo Williams?

For really late round you could add Herron/Gado.

 

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Might want to add Lundy/Morency to the list.

I don't think the situation in Dallas is clear enough just yet to warrant addition here. Not only are they not behind an aging back (perhaps an underperforming one?), but the backup situation itself hasn't even really played out to 100% certainty yet. I'd rather just focus on these 3 backs for the purposes of this thread. Greg Jones was another I considered... however.

 

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Does DeAngelo Williams belong in this conversation somewhere?

DeAngelo is a good possible back to grab late as well. I'm not sold on Foster getting hurt or relinquishing the job due to age in the nar future however.... so he doesn't have as clear a path to a 2007 starting gig as the guys mentioned above.Certainly a good late grab in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues where you can keep more than one player, however.

 

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Why no Deangelo Williams?For really late round you could add Herron/Gado.

While Green is certainly on his last leg (although I think he outperforms his ADP in 06).... the situation in GB hasn't cleared itself enough to show a true suceessor for 07.. particularly with Gado taking snaps at FB recently. If anyone has more light to shed on a particular candidate who seems all but certain to grab the reigns here I'm all ears however

 

[wannabee]

' date='Aug 25 2006, 10:07 AM' post='5392823']

Might want to add Lundy/Morency to the list.

I don't think the situation in Dallas is clear enough just yet to warrant addition here. Not only are they not behind an aging back (perhaps an underperforming one?), but the backup situation itself hasn't even really played out to 100% certainty yet. I'd rather just focus on these 3 backs for the purposes of this thread. Greg Jones was another I considered... however.

[icon], you might want to consult an atlas. Right state, wrong city.But, to the point, it is not clear whether Morency or Lundy would be the guy. Indications are the Morency is in the lead. I also think Morency and lundy will be had with a later pick (s) and offer as much upside as any of those situations.

 

[jpeace121]

' date='Aug 25 2006, 11:10 AM' post='5392844']

Does DeAngelo Williams belong in this conversation somewhere?

DeAngelo is a good possible back to grab late as well. I'm not sold on Foster getting hurt or relinquishing the job due to age in the nar future however.... so he doesn't have as clear a path to a 2007 starting gig as the guys mentioned above.Certainly a good late grab in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues where you can keep more than one player, however.

Valid points. It is worth noting, however, that Foster has proven to be injury prone over his career. As well, I believe his salary figures over the next three years look something like:2006 - $1 million2007 and 2008 - $4 million plusI don't remember the figures for sure, I saw them in another thread about DW. I think that if Foster does have a good season, the Panthers might be interested in trading him and turning the job over to DW. Its not the clearest path to a 2007 starting gig, but there's definitely potential. As well, it looks like they will let DW return kicks this year, so if you're league gives points for that, he might have more value now. In a keeper league, I think he's worth trying to make the space for if you can.As for ranking them:MaroneyWilliamsWhiteNorwood

 

[jasvic]

' date='Aug 25 2006, 11:07 AM' post='5392823']

Might want to add Lundy/Morency to the list.

I don't think the situation in Dallas is clear enough just yet to warrant addition here. Not only are they not behind an aging back (perhaps an underperforming one?), but the backup situation itself hasn't even really played out to 100% certainty yet. I'd rather just focus on these 3 backs for the purposes of this thread. Greg Jones was another I considered... however.

Just so we're on the same page, I'm not talking about Jones in Dalls, who might fit your description, but Davis in Houston, who's health recently has been a large concern.As for not having a clear-cut backup, agree 100%.

 

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' date='Aug 25 2006, 10:07 AM' post='5392823']

Might want to add Lundy/Morency to the list.

I don't think the situation in Dallas is clear enough just yet to warrant addition here. Not only are they not behind an aging back (perhaps an underperforming one?), but the backup situation itself hasn't even really played out to 100% certainty yet. I'd rather just focus on these 3 backs for the purposes of this thread. Greg Jones was another I considered... however.

[icon], you might want to consult an atlas. Right state, wrong city.But, to the point, it is not clear whether Morency or Lundy would be the guy. Indications are the Morency is in the lead. I also think Morency and lundy will be had with a later pick (s) and offer as much upside as any of those situations.

Brain fart.... I meanth houston/davisGood info... I'd heard morency was in the "lead" as well but I'm hesitant to stab at him in my league (16team-1keeper) as we have a 3RB limitation on rosters. That said... for deeper rosters he no doubt presents value.

 

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' date='Aug 25 2006, 11:10 AM' post='5392844']

Does DeAngelo Williams belong in this conversation somewhere?

DeAngelo is a good possible back to grab late as well. I'm not sold on Foster getting hurt or relinquishing the job due to age in the nar future however.... so he doesn't have as clear a path to a 2007 starting gig as the guys mentioned above.Certainly a good late grab in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues where you can keep more than one player, however.

Valid points. It is worth noting, however, that Foster has proven to be injury prone over his career. As well, I believe his salary figures over the next three years look something like:2006 - $1 million2007 and 2008 - $4 million plusI don't remember the figures for sure, I saw them in another thread about DW. I think that if Foster does have a good season, the Panthers might be interested in trading him and turning the job over to DW. Its not the clearest path to a 2007 starting gig, but there's definitely potential. As well, it looks like they will let DW return kicks this year, so if you're league gives points for that, he might have more value now. In a keeper league, I think he's worth trying to make the space for if you can.As for ranking them:MaroneyWilliamsWhiteNorwood

Good post... didn't know the contract status. Could certainly play a role I am curious why you're "down" on Norwood, however?

 

[reg]

Maroney

White

Norwood

 

[jpeace121]

' date='Aug 25 2006, 11:24 AM' post='5392937']

' date='Aug 25 2006, 11:10 AM' post='5392844']

Does DeAngelo Williams belong in this conversation somewhere?

DeAngelo is a good possible back to grab late as well. I'm not sold on Foster getting hurt or relinquishing the job due to age in the nar future however.... so he doesn't have as clear a path to a 2007 starting gig as the guys mentioned above.Certainly a good late grab in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues where you can keep more than one player, however.

Valid points. It is worth noting, however, that Foster has proven to be injury prone over his career. As well, I believe his salary figures over the next three years look something like:2006 - $1 million2007 and 2008 - $4 million plusI don't remember the figures for sure, I saw them in another thread about DW. I think that if Foster does have a good season, the Panthers might be interested in trading him and turning the job over to DW. Its not the clearest path to a 2007 starting gig, but there's definitely potential. As well, it looks like they will let DW return kicks this year, so if you're league gives points for that, he might have more value now. In a keeper league, I think he's worth trying to make the space for if you can.As for ranking them:MaroneyWilliamsWhiteNorwood

Good post... didn't know the contract status. Could certainly play a role I am curious why you're "down" on Norwood, however?

Mostly because Dunn has been so dependable the past couple of years. He hasn't shown the propensity for injuries that either Brown/Henry or Foster have. As for Dillon, he missed some time last year too, so I think there's chinks in armor with him as well. IMHO, Dunn seems to have the best hold of his starting position for this and next year out of the four starters that this list of backups sit behind. So that's why I have Norwood last.