LeGarrette Blount Playoff Thread (1 Viewer)

[yoadrian]

I know this is just another Blount thread but..

I picked this guy up just waiting to use him but have not built up the confidence to until now because of his schedule. But remaining he has @WAS, DET, SEA. Some of the worst Ds against the run. The last two being at home of course. Watching him this last Sunday against a stout Atlanta D was pretty impressive. I was not sure before but now I feel I should use him as my flex (12 team) for the rest of the season, especially with the schedule he has.

I just hope I don't regret it. Anyone else doing the same? (So I don't feel as bad later)

 

[Teef]

I'm starting him over LT next week.

 

[munygon2]

I'm considering giving him a start at flex, but I'm worried about a let down after the way TB lost to Atlanta and then going on the road. If a reeling Washington team somehow manages to play a decent game and gets the lead, then Blount becomes an afterthought.

 

[kipper76]

RB stable = Addia, Hart, Goodson, Blount....

You bet I'm gonna ride out the FFB playoffs with him! GULP.......

I may play the guy I traded with to get Blount next week. He might regret it!

 

[kyoun1e]

I traded LT because of Blount's playoff schedule.

If he can run on Atlanta for 100+ and a TD he SHOULD be rock solid. Couple problems though:

1. He doesn't catch passes.

2. Recent comments about getting E. Graham in on goal line work.

KY

 

[yoadrian]

Well Redskins did allow about 200 yards rushing to the Giants last Sunday, 4 touchdowns. Giants just rammed down their throats! It wasn't pretty

 

[PhantomJB]

I traded LT because of Blount's playoff schedule.

If he can run on Atlanta for 100+ and a TD he SHOULD be rock solid. Couple problems though:

1. He doesn't catch passes.

2. Recent comments about getting E. Graham in on goal line work.

KY

Generally agree with this, but would like to understand the concerns re: Graham. From what I saw, he was in on just the one goal-line gadget play where he threw the TD pass. Any other times may have been decoy to set this up but I didn't see the whole game.

 

[The_Fonz]

I tend to grab the best option instead of handcuffing with backups. So he is a backup on my bench as a handcuff for my much better starting Rb's. I need to check the matchups tomorrow to decide if he is worth plugging in. But over Rice, Bradshaw or Charles I am more keeping him away from my opponents. Better on my bench than in my opponents starting roster when he blows up.

 

[kyoun1e]

I traded LT because of Blount's playoff schedule.

If he can run on Atlanta for 100+ and a TD he SHOULD be rock solid. Couple problems though:

1. He doesn't catch passes.

2. Recent comments about getting E. Graham in on goal line work.

KY

Generally agree with this, but would like to understand the concerns re: Graham. From what I saw, he was in on just the one goal-line gadget play where he threw the TD pass. Any other times may have been decoy to set this up but I didn't see the whole game.

Read on rotoworld that the staff wants to get Graham more involved.Could be just coachspeak, but still, not something I want to hear when I'm looking for 25-125-2 TDs next week @Wash.

KY

 

[videoguy505]

Read on rotoworld that the staff wants to get Graham more involved.

I don't know if that would really have much impact on Blount's situation. From what's been said, Blount only knows 40-50% of the playbook. He won't be the featured back for this team until next season, and they're going to rely on whoever else they have on the roster to cover those plays Blount doesn't know until he gets a full handle on the playbook. That said, what he's doing with only half the plays in his repertoire is pretty amazing so far, and I'm excited to see what happens next year.

 

[JetMaxx]

If CJ didn't have the Colts this week, he'd be on my bench for Blount. He's gonna kill the Skins.....I might do it anyway.

 

[footballnerd]

decided to go with FBG rankings and started D.Brown over Blount this week........long story short, prob won't be making playoffs to use his nice schedule....

 

[thriftyrocker]

I traded LT because of Blount's playoff schedule.

If he can run on Atlanta for 100+ and a TD he SHOULD be rock solid. Couple problems though:

1. He doesn't catch passes.

2. Recent comments about getting E. Graham in on goal line work.

KY

Generally agree with this, but would like to understand the concerns re: Graham. From what I saw, he was in on just the one goal-line gadget play where he threw the TD pass. Any other times may have been decoy to set this up but I didn't see the whole game.

Read on rotoworld that the staff wants to get Graham more involved.Could be just coachspeak, but still, not something I want to hear when I'm looking for 25-125-2 TDs next week @Wash.

KY

This is a lot more direct quote from Raheem: "that may not be him"Oof.

 

[videoguy505]

Loss of their center adds additional concern.

 

[njherdfan]

Loss of their center adds additional concern.

Along with losing Davin Joseph last week. Definite concern there

 

[Fireballer]

I traded LT because of Blount's playoff schedule.

If he can run on Atlanta for 100+ and a TD he SHOULD be rock solid. Couple problems though:

1. He doesn't catch passes.

2. Recent comments about getting E. Graham in on goal line work.

KY

Generally agree with this, but would like to understand the concerns re: Graham. From what I saw, he was in on just the one goal-line gadget play where he threw the TD pass. Any other times may have been decoy to set this up but I didn't see the whole game.

Read on rotoworld that the staff wants to get Graham more involved.Could be just coachspeak, but still, not something I want to hear when I'm looking for 25-125-2 TDs next week @Wash.

KY

This is a lot more direct quote from Raheem: "that may not be him"Oof.

From the same guy that said this..."Safe to say, in a live situation, in live bullets, that LeGarrette Blount has earned the short yardage and goal line back role from now on.”

http://www.joebucsfan.com/?p=36673

I know it was some time ago, but I don't believe a thing he says.

 

[steelwind]

Albert Haynesworth has been suspended 4 games without pay. Blount will be starting on many playoff teams in week 14 vs Wash

 

[yoadrian]

Albert Haynesworth has been suspended 4 games without pay. Blount will be starting on many playoff teams in week 14 vs Wash

not like Haynesworth would have helped them anyway

 

[rizzler]

According to the St. Petersburg Times' Stephen F. Holder, the Bucs coaches are "puzzled" by LeGarrette Blount's occasional lack of success in short-yardage situations.

Holder writes that problem is not due to an "inability to power through defenders but rather from indecision at the line of scrimmage." Coach Raheem Morris said Earnest Graham might get a look on short-yardage plays. "We may have to look into a different direction in those situations but while we're still working with (Blount) at the same time," Morris said. This could certainly hurt the rookie's scoring upside going forward.

*** My take is this is coach speak for "get your ### in gear in short yardage situations"... Realistically speaking, the Bucs are a playoff calibre team, who need to finish their season strong. Blount, without question, is the best man in the backfield to do that job... The man runs with such insane power and refuses to go down.

Suffice it to say, I think 15-23 carries a week is almost a shoe-in right now.

 

[Guru]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

 

[plyka]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

I've owned Blount from the 2nd week of the season, so it is not ridiculous to call me a huge fan, but I do think that the biggest and really ONLY downer on Blount's value is this coach Morris. He really makes stupid calls sometimes. I mean, you have Blount who is the most powerful RB in the NFL, perhaps with exception to Hillis, and he barely uses him in goalline situations. I mean, it is ridiculous. They were inside the 10 on one possession last week and Blount didn't even see the field. I was absolutely stunned. They had Cadillac Williams in and were passing the entire time. Then the next time they get the ball on the 2 yard line, Blount is in for 1 play, he doesn't get in and the guy pulls out the tricks having a fullback pass on 2nd down. It was really absurd to me. You have Blount and you have 3 perhaps 4 plays to get in the endzone from the 2 yard line. You run once and you decide on a fullback pass on 2nd down? You know if you don't make it on 2nd, then it's 3rd and this guy is going to pass again. The correct call is to give it to Blount every frecking time and twice on Sunday (that would be 8 plays). I just don't understand this guy. He seems to think he is smarter than he really is. That's not to say that he isn't smart in other aspects. But the fact that it took this team so long to make Blount the premier RB on the team is another signal of his stubborness/idiocy, whatever you want to call it.

 

[Aznflyer14]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

I've owned Blount from the 2nd week of the season, so it is not ridiculous to call me a huge fan, but I do think that the biggest and really ONLY downer on Blount's value is this coach Morris. He really makes stupid calls sometimes. I mean, you have Blount who is the most powerful RB in the NFL, perhaps with exception to Hillis, and he barely uses him in goalline situations. I mean, it is ridiculous. They were inside the 10 on one possession last week and Blount didn't even see the field. I was absolutely stunned. They had Cadillac Williams in and were passing the entire time. Then the next time they get the ball on the 2 yard line, Blount is in for 1 play, he doesn't get in and the guy pulls out the tricks having a fullback pass on 2nd down. It was really absurd to me. You have Blount and you have 3 perhaps 4 plays to get in the endzone from the 2 yard line. You run once and you decide on a fullback pass on 2nd down? You know if you don't make it on 2nd, then it's 3rd and this guy is going to pass again. The correct call is to give it to Blount every frecking time and twice on Sunday (that would be 8 plays). I just don't understand this guy. He seems to think he is smarter than he really is. That's not to say that he isn't smart in other aspects. But the fact that it took this team so long to make Blount the premier RB on the team is another signal of his stubborness/idiocy, whatever you want to call it.

 

[videoguy505]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

I've owned Blount from the 2nd week of the season, so it is not ridiculous to call me a huge fan, but I do think that the biggest and really ONLY downer on Blount's value is this coach Morris. He really makes stupid calls sometimes. I mean, you have Blount who is the most powerful RB in the NFL, perhaps with exception to Hillis, and he barely uses him in goalline situations. I mean, it is ridiculous. They were inside the 10 on one possession last week and Blount didn't even see the field. I was absolutely stunned. They had Cadillac Williams in and were passing the entire time. Then the next time they get the ball on the 2 yard line, Blount is in for 1 play, he doesn't get in and the guy pulls out the tricks having a fullback pass on 2nd down. It was really absurd to me. You have Blount and you have 3 perhaps 4 plays to get in the endzone from the 2 yard line. You run once and you decide on a fullback pass on 2nd down? You know if you don't make it on 2nd, then it's 3rd and this guy is going to pass again. The correct call is to give it to Blount every frecking time and twice on Sunday (that would be 8 plays). I just don't understand this guy. He seems to think he is smarter than he really is. That's not to say that he isn't smart in other aspects. But the fact that it took this team so long to make Blount the premier RB on the team is another signal of his stubborness/idiocy, whatever you want to call it.

Blount only knows 40% of the offense's playbook. Coach's hands are tied. He can't run the same plays over and over every game, all year.

 

[Bayhawks]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

I've owned Blount from the 2nd week of the season, so it is not ridiculous to call me a huge fan, but I do think that the biggest and really ONLY downer on Blount's value is this coach Morris. He really makes stupid calls sometimes. I mean, you have Blount who is the most powerful RB in the NFL, perhaps with exception to Hillis, and he barely uses him in goalline situations. I mean, it is ridiculous. They were inside the 10 on one possession last week and Blount didn't even see the field. I was absolutely stunned. They had Cadillac Williams in and were passing the entire time. Then the next time they get the ball on the 2 yard line, Blount is in for 1 play, he doesn't get in and the guy pulls out the tricks having a fullback pass on 2nd down. It was really absurd to me. You have Blount and you have 3 perhaps 4 plays to get in the endzone from the 2 yard line. You run once and you decide on a fullback pass on 2nd down? You know if you don't make it on 2nd, then it's 3rd and this guy is going to pass again. The correct call is to give it to Blount every frecking time and twice on Sunday (that would be 8 plays). I just don't understand this guy. He seems to think he is smarter than he really is. That's not to say that he isn't smart in other aspects. But the fact that it took this team so long to make Blount the premier RB on the team is another signal of his stubborness/idiocy, whatever you want to call it.

Lot of wrong going on here.If what you say is true, why do teams EVER go away from giving short-yardage carries to a big RB "every frecking time and twice on Sunday?"

I'll answer that. Because there are 11 NFL caliber athletes trying to stop that RB. If the defense knows that a RB is going to take a handoff and try to crash right through the line, they will stop it more times than not. That's why teams call other plays.

Since the fullback pass worked, how was it "absurd to you?"

And, Blount has not been so successful in short-yardage/goal-line carries this year. As others have noted, it seems like he is "dancing" or being too indecisive on those carries. I think he will be able to change that, though. After all, as you mentioned, he is a big, powerful back. On those type of plays, he should just smash into the hole as hard as he can. He may not get 5-6 yards, but on 3rd and 1, you don't need 5-6. On 1st and goal from the 1, you only need one.

He'll figure it out, but Morris wasn't wrong in calling other plays, when Blount hasn't (to this point) demonstrated great success in those situations.

 

[qimqam]

I think Morris is not letting Blount rest on his 100 yard game laurals. He realizes Blount gives the Bucs the best chance to move the ball on the ground. Morris is letting him know he doesn't want "Brandon Jacobs" circa 2009 tippy toeing at the line of scrimmage. I bet Blount gets those short yardage carries and puts his head down and takes what he can get.

Agree with this ... Sounds like they are just trying to a light a fire under his ###.If it works Blount will be even better for the playoffs ... if it doesn't they will give it to Graham.Either way Blount is still a good flex

 

[yoadrian]

I think he's been put on notice by Morris as most have said here already. Morris has had some immense faith in this guy already, but he's failed on 4th and 1, 3rd and 1 multiple times. So maybe once or twice he won't be used on those short situations, does that extra yard really matter for fantasy purposes? The only time it will screw you is if its 3rd and 1 inside the 5 and they don't use him, Graham gets the touchdown. Even then it won't happen that often. Whatever, its more important when he scores on those 8+ yard runs, gets the touches/yardage.

 

[vuvuzela]

BBBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

 

[One]

Agree with this ... Sounds like they are just trying to a light a fire under his ###.

I hope so. He's gotta quit stopping in his tracks on the short-yardage carries.

 

[kyoun1e]

If Blount gets goal line carries, his upside is large this weekend. Against a Washington team that looks like it's given up and with a lousy run D, Blount could easily get 25-120. If he gets the ball on the stripe, his upside is 1-2 TDs. That's 18-24 points. And that's what I'm hoping for in RD 1 of the playoffs.

KY

 

[faulkfan]

Albert Haynesworth has been suspended 4 games without pay. Blount will be starting on many playoff teams in week 14 vs Wash

That just means they'll put someone in there who gives a crap and will actually try.My feeling is that he will score 2 TDs and neither will come from inside the 5 yd line. I'm guessing 120 yds/2TDs

 

[rizzler]

Does anyone know the exact timeline of this "40% playbook knowledge" statement?

If it were weeks ago, the kid would definitely have learned more and more of the playbook... It's not like they gave him 40%, said master it, and the other 60% we'll leave to the RB's on our team that cant break an egg, let alone a tackle.

 

[cvnpoka]

I think he's been put on notice by Morris as most have said here already. Morris has had some immense faith in this guy already, but he's failed on 4th and 1, 3rd and 1 multiple times. So maybe once or twice he won't be used on those short situations, does that extra yard really matter for fantasy purposes? The only time it will screw you is if its 3rd and 1 inside the 5 and they don't use him, Graham gets the touchdown. Even then it won't happen that often. Whatever, its more important when he scores on those 8+ yard runs, gets the touches/yardage.

is there a place that tracks such plays? wondering if his success rate is in line with other backs or if he is indeed worse. i mean, tashard choice failed like 8 times last week and theres no indication felix will get a crack. sure seems that raheem is either fos, or has a reactionary short leash with this guy.

 

[tonyftony716]

I'm stuck with my two #2 backs in the same situation (Forte and Blount). I think part of this is coach speak but it worked in Chicago. Forte has been successful recently but his value has been stunted by usage of Taylor at the goal line in at least 50% of goaline situations. I feel confident starting both but not as confident as I should be.

I expect this to continue through the last four weeks.

 

[steelwind]

Coach's speak. Blount is still their best option at the goaline. And we all knew that. From Rotoworld:

"Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said RB LeGarrette Blount is still an option in short-yardage situations, even though Blount has struggled in that area this season, according to CBSSports.com. 'Look at his body and look at the way he runs,' Morris said. 'We have to find a way to use that.'"

 

[kyoun1e]

I don't know how I can sit this guy this week. Appears to be a dream matchup. Additionally, horrible weather is forecasted for DC this sunday. It's going to be run, run, run.

My problem is I have to sit one of these guys in PPR:

A. Bradshaw

H. Nicks

L. Blount

Almost hope Nicks will sit out and make my decision easy.

Blount's lack of involvement in the passing game is the only thing giving me reservation. That said, Blount's upside is seriously...3 TDs. It could happen.

KY

 

[njherdfan]

When I watch Blount, it seems as if he runs the same way on every play, regardless of situation. He seems to take his time behind the LOS and look for a hole. That's obviously very successful on a lot of his runs, but it's something he needs to change in short-yardage situations. If he is able to change that, and I don't see why he wouldn't be, he should develop into a very good short-yardage back as well.

 

[FootballGuy22]

When I watch Blount, it seems as if he runs the same way on every play, regardless of situation. He seems to take his time behind the LOS and look for a hole. That's obviously very successful on a lot of his runs, but it's something he needs to change in short-yardage situations. If he is able to change that, and I don't see why he wouldn't be, he should develop into a very good short-yardage back as well.

I agree with this post, I have watched Blount most games this year and was worried about him losing short yardage carries before the coaching staff said anything.

 

[rizzler]

crazy to imagine but, given his pace... if he played a full 17 at a workhorse RB rate of about 260 carries (which he has been doing the last few weeks w/ 19,26,13,20 carries)... Blount would be on pace for about 1200yds and 10tds.

not bad my friends. (not exact math, just taking his 130 carries to date and doubling for a full load)

 

[gregjcross]

When I watch Blount, it seems as if he runs the same way on every play, regardless of situation. He seems to take his time behind the LOS and look for a hole. That's obviously very successful on a lot of his runs, but it's something he needs to change in short-yardage situations. If he is able to change that, and I don't see why he wouldn't be, he should develop into a very good short-yardage back as well.

I agree with this post, I have watched Blount most games this year and was worried about him losing short yardage carries before the coaching staff said anything.

A lot of people in dynasty leagues think that just because Blount is a rookie he is a great steal to keep. I think he's perfect to use through December playoffs in dynasty then trade quickly for a draft pick. I just cannot see him a) keeping his head together long-term b) being all that great.

 

[rizzler]

I just cannot see him a) keeping his head together long-term b) being all that great.

...because?

 

[fCheeze]

I don't know how I can sit this guy this week. Appears to be a dream matchup. Additionally, horrible weather is forecasted for DC this sunday. It's going to be run, run, run.My problem is I have to sit one of these guys in PPR:A. BradshawH. NicksL. BlountAlmost hope Nicks will sit out and make my decision easy.Blount's lack of involvement in the passing game is the only thing giving me reservation. That said, Blount's upside is seriously...3 TDs. It could happen.KY

I have the same issues: Blount, Gate, Nicks, Welker.. I think Blount has a higher floor and just as much upside this week

 

[red]

I don't know how I can sit this guy this week. Appears to be a dream matchup. Additionally, horrible weather is forecasted for DC this sunday. It's going to be run, run, run.My problem is I have to sit one of these guys in PPR:A. BradshawH. NicksL. BlountAlmost hope Nicks will sit out and make my decision easy.Blount's lack of involvement in the passing game is the only thing giving me reservation. That said, Blount's upside is seriously...3 TDs. It could happen.KY

I have the same issues: Blount, Gate, Nicks, Welker.. I think Blount has a higher floor and just as much upside this week

bradshaw with ?wrist vs. minny and jacobs stealing carries....tough call vs. a guy who will get his touches vs a terrible rush def and a minor ? re: goalline work

 

[Da Guru]

The stars are aligning for BFT to have a big week.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

The stars are aligning for BFT to have a big week.

ok, BFT???

 

[Da Guru]

The stars are aligning for BFT to have a big week.

ok, BFT???

Blount Force Trauma

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I'm rolling with Blount, great matchup, terrible weather. I just can't believe there's truth to all the Earnest Graham GL talk. Just motivation for Blount to rip through the goal line with some passion instead of his stutter step and dive.

 

[Philo]

 

[Da Guru]

I'm rolling with Blount, great matchup, terrible weather. I just can't believe there's truth to all the Earnest Graham GL talk. Just motivation for Blount to rip through the goal line with some passion instead of his stutter step and dive.

If BFT has less than 120-2 TDs I will be disappointed. The stars are in alignment.

 

[munygon2]

I'm going with Blount over Forte in one my leagues this week, hope it pays off.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Albert Haynesworth has been suspended 4 games without pay. Blount will be starting on many playoff teams in week 14 vs Wash

not like Haynesworth would have helped them anyway

Haynesworth way be an ########, but he's still a beast when motivated to play. You are happier having him on the bench.