Late round RB targets? (1 Viewer)

[Keith Lewis]

Been ending up with Fred Jackson and Pierre Thomas often.

 

[Insein]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

 

[Hawkfire]

I know it is preseason but...Michael was 4th in rushing yds with 201, Khiry Robinson had 228 and will not sniff the field. Todman looked good with 223. Randle took 5 games to get his. Michael was 4th but did it in 3 games.

Go back and watch his 43 yd TD. He looks like a starting RB. Watch his highlights from college. He will be a top 10 back within 3 yrs.

There was a huge hole on the 43 yard TD run. However, he showed good vision and speed on the play. He's very fluid and has the ability to fake out defenders while running full speed. I'm more impressed with some of his power runs between the tackles. He is the most impressive runner of all the rookies. He has some Frank Gore attributes.

After watching college highlights on all of the top 6 RBs, looking at combine numbers and looking at preseason...I find myself asking the question, forget situation, is Michael the most talented back in this years draft?

 

[ebsteelers]

its the way the drafts have been going but I keep finding Pierce on my team in the 10th or 11th round.

and Chris Polk on my team in the 19th round.

Got Ballard in the 15th round also.

Pierce could be a weekly flex option without rice getting hurt. but if rice does get hurt, pierce is a top 12 back.

ballard could be a solid flex when bradshaw is hurt.

Powell I am sure he will start some games, and get touches with a rookie qb and not much at wr.has some potential there to be a solid flex when ivory is banged up.

polk could be getting 10-15 touches a game.. without mccoy or brown getting hurt.

80 plus plays a game

throw 35 of them still another 50 plays to divide. Polk worth the flyer in the 19th.

 

[ebsteelers]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

Is he clearly behind Brown though? Seemed like they were neck and neck for a while, Brown is one fumble away from moving down the depth chart.

Plus for a committee like that Brown is going in round 9 compared to Polk in 19 seems off

 

[Wadsworth]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

Is he clearly behind Brown though? Seemed like they were neck and neck for a while, Brown is one fumble away from moving down the depth chart.

Plus for a committee like that Brown is going in round 9 compared to Polk in 19 seems off

I disagree, it only takes a quick glance to see that Brown is a clearly superior RB. Polk is solid but the drop off in talent from Brown to Polk is easily noticeable. Fumbles could be an issue, but that is the only way Polk is going get in front of Brown and it would take more than a fumble for two for Polk to keep any touches. There are many other talented back up RBs with a much easier path to touches.

 

[ebsteelers]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

Is he clearly behind Brown though? Seemed like they were neck and neck for a while, Brown is one fumble away from moving down the depth chart.

Plus for a committee like that Brown is going in round 9 compared to Polk in 19 seems off

I disagree, it only takes a quick glance to see that Brown is a clearly superior RB. Polk is solid but the drop off in talent from Brown to Polk is easily noticeable. Fumbles could be an issue, but that is the only way Polk is going get in front of Brown and it would take more than a fumble for two for Polk to keep any touches. There are many other talented back up RBs with a much easier path to touches.

right but for a 19th round pick? i think polk is worth the flyer at that rate especially in that type of offense who is gonna run 75+, probably more than 80 plays a game.

 

[socrates]

In deep leagues I'm looking at CJ Andeson, Toddman, and one that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Cierre Wood. With Question marks on Foster, and Tate's perchance for being injured, He'd be a guy I'd have on my roster if I had the room, or on waiver wire speed dial if anything questionable happens.

I think these are all three fantastic suggestions, especially in dynasty leagues.

Todman is a smallish back, and he needs to improve both as an inside runner and as a receiver, but I was very impressed with him this preseason. He displayed good speed, quickness, vision and cut-back ability. If MJD breaks down, Todman could be a decent RB2, and I would expect he would be a top waiver wire acquisition. If you have a spot on your bench, you could do worse than Todman. Realistically, however, Todman's only value this season is in the event of a prolonged injury to MJD. I am doubtful Todman will ever be more than a complementary back or temporary fill-in, due to his lack of size and strength.

CJ Anderson is another intriguing back, but he is buried too deep in the Denver RBBC mess to likely afford him any value this season, and with youngsters Ball (rookie) and Hillman (2nd year) ahead of him, it seems a longshot for Anderson to have a realistic chance of being relevant in Denver . . . but stranger things have happened, and none of the backs ahead of Anderson have truly distinguished themselves.

Cierre Wood is also buried a bit deep, but as Detroit Revival mentioned, it is not too far fetched to imagine both Foster and Tate being injured. Wood's real value could be next season, if he becomes the primary backup in Houston. Dynasty Leaguers should definitely keep Wood in mind. Wood really fits well in Houston's zone-blocking scheme. Wood has good vision and finds the cutback lane well.

 

[Wadsworth]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

Is he clearly behind Brown though? Seemed like they were neck and neck for a while, Brown is one fumble away from moving down the depth chart.

Plus for a committee like that Brown is going in round 9 compared to Polk in 19 seems off

I disagree, it only takes a quick glance to see that Brown is a clearly superior RB. Polk is solid but the drop off in talent from Brown to Polk is easily noticeable. Fumbles could be an issue, but that is the only way Polk is going get in front of Brown and it would take more than a fumble for two for Polk to keep any touches. There are many other talented back up RBs with a much easier path to touches.

right but for a 19th round pick? i think polk is worth the flyer at that rate especially in that type of offense who is gonna run 75+, probably more than 80 plays a game.

If one of McCoy or Brown gets hurt he would have some value, in the 19th that is not bad. In the 19th round I would prefer a player in a similar situation but with more talent(subjective opinion) and upside like C. Wood or Todman but you could certainly do worse than Polk in the 19th.

 

[Wadsworth]

In deep leagues I'm looking at CJ Andeson, Toddman, and one that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Cierre Wood. With Question marks on Foster, and Tate's perchance for being injured, He'd be a guy I'd have on my roster if I had the room, or on waiver wire speed dial if anything questionable happens.

I think these are all three fantastic suggestions, especially in dynasty leagues.

Todman is a smallish back, and he needs to improve both as an inside runner and as a receiver, but I was very impressed with him this preseason. He displayed good speed, quickness, vision and cut-back ability. If MJD breaks down, Todman could be a decent RB2, and I would expect he would be a top waiver wire acquisition. If you have a spot on your bench, you could do worse than Todman. Realistically, however, Todman's only value this season is in the event of a prolonged injury to MJD. I am doubtful Todman will ever be more than a complementary back or temporary fill-in, due to his lack of size and strength.

CJ Anderson is another intriguing back, but he is buried too deep in the Denver RBBC mess to likely afford him any value this season, and with youngsters Ball (rookie) and Hillman (2nd year) ahead of him, it seems a longshot for Anderson to have a realistic chance of being relevant in Denver . . . but stranger things have happened, and none of the backs ahead of Anderson have truly distinguished themselves.

Cierre Wood is also buried a bit deep, but as Detroit Revival mentioned, it is not too far fetched to imagine both Foster and Tate being injured. Wood's real value could be next season, if he becomes the primary backup in Houston. Dynasty Leaguers should definitely keep Wood in mind. Wood really fits well in Houston's zone-blocking scheme. Wood has good vision and finds the cutback lane well.

I agree on Anderson and Wood, but if MJD goes down Forsett and D. Robinson will both be heavily involved in the touches with Todman. It looks like it would be a 3-way RBBC mess if Pocket Hercules misses time.

 

[ebsteelers]

Chris Polk, Eagles. Going very late in drafts but could get some carries in Kelly's offense. Especially if Vick, McCoy or Brown miss time. Or if Brown loses carries due to fumbling.

I don't even know if Polk is going in most drafts. Definite potential to contribute in Kelly's offense but he's clearly behind McCoy and Brown.

Is he clearly behind Brown though? Seemed like they were neck and neck for a while, Brown is one fumble away from moving down the depth chart.

Plus for a committee like that Brown is going in round 9 compared to Polk in 19 seems off

I disagree, it only takes a quick glance to see that Brown is a clearly superior RB. Polk is solid but the drop off in talent from Brown to Polk is easily noticeable. Fumbles could be an issue, but that is the only way Polk is going get in front of Brown and it would take more than a fumble for two for Polk to keep any touches. There are many other talented back up RBs with a much easier path to touches.

right but for a 19th round pick? i think polk is worth the flyer at that rate especially in that type of offense who is gonna run 75+, probably more than 80 plays a game.

If one of McCoy or Brown gets hurt he would have some value, in the 19th that is not bad. In the 19th round I would prefer a player in a similar situation but with more talent(subjective opinion) and upside like C. Wood or Todman but you could certainly do worse than Polk in the 19th.

Woods or Todman could be vey very solid ww pick ups after week 1 or 2 and probably will be able to get them very cheap as they probably wont contribute much early.

if foster or jones drew break down you'll already have the guys to fit right in while others are getting the ww week 1 darling.

personally i like polk over them.. But if you get any contributions from your 19th or 20th round flyer theres a chance it could really put you into the drivers seat of a championship. or could be a massive problem if you need them.

 

[Casting Couch]

In deep leagues I'm looking at CJ Andeson, Toddman, and one that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Cierre Wood. With Question marks on Foster, and Tate's perchance for being injured, He'd be a guy I'd have on my roster if I had the room, or on waiver wire speed dial if anything questionable happens.

3 for 3, right there, CJ, Todman, and Wood. I will add Benny Cunningham to this list. He has looked sharp in STL where there is no one grabbing the reigns at RB.