Lendale White - closer to being the starter? (1 Viewer)

[Tiger Fan]

I did not see the game, so I am solely reliying off of the stats.

Obviously, the Titans are very bad, and have already named Vince the starter....so they are clearing not playing for this year. Lendale was 9-39 today, right over 4 ypc; compared to Brown's 12-33 (also fumbled once)

Is the writing on the wall for Lendale to start very soon?

 

[taz]

You would think so - my guess would be Week 8 at Houston, after their bye-week, if not sooner.

 

[icehouse]

You would think so - my guess would be Week 8 at Houston, after their bye-week, if not sooner.

So I guess the shark move would be to stash White now and hold for the playoff stretch?

 

[PahtyTom]

I really think it could be within the next week or 2.

 

[broncofan13000]

I really think it could be within the next week or 2.

Agreed. I didn't get to see the game but i read the reaction on the Titan's board, and everyone agreed Lendale played very well.

 

[soymex]

i am having a hard time seeing how he would get any room to run with young under center.

i didn't get to see the game today. did it seem like the offense would ever make a first down with the two of them out there? (it is young i'm more worried about-i see a lot of INTS and incompletions)

 

[bentley]

You would think so - my guess would be Week 8 at Houston, after their bye-week, if not sooner.

So I guess the shark move would be to stash White now and hold for the playoff stretch?

If said Shark believes that the #1 RB from the Titans is worth a ####, it would be.

 

[bentley]

i am having a hard time seeing how he would get any room to run with young under center.i didn't get to see the game today. did it seem like the offense would ever make a first down with the two of them out there? (it is young i'm more worried about-i see a lot of INTS and incompletions)

Why blame this on Vince Young? The offense is awful, whether it's Young, Collins, or Charlie Chan out there. With the evidence in favor of a lost season mounting, I think it makes sense for the Titans to start him.

 

[jurb26]

You would think so - my guess would be Week 8 at Houston, after their bye-week, if not sooner.

So I guess the shark move would be to stash White now and hold for the playoff stretch?

If said Shark believes that the #1 RB from the Titans is worth a ####, it would be.

Could be a nice flex option.

 

[rawdog]

Great rushing mathcup next week vs. indy...until they fall behind by 3 TD's and have to pass.

Anybody see the game yesterday and vouch for how LenDale looked? Knock has ben his attitude but did he show any life on his runs?

 

[Colin Dowling]

The offense looked good with White out there. The wheels didn't really come off until the turnovers started in the 2nd half. The first half offense (wincluding when White was involved) give Titan fans something to feel positive about.

 

[BeTheMatch]

I thought White looked pretty good. I also watched his pass protection, and he seemed to make all the blocks. There were a couple of times though where he looked a little sluggish/tired when I didn't think he should - wasn't like he had five straight carries or something. But all in all, I thought he looked pretty good. With Henry being inactive, I think that means that hurdle is cleared. Now there's just Brown, and they've never really been able to rely on him.

 

[tri-man 47]

I thought White looked pretty good. I also watched his pass protection, and he seemed to make all the blocks. There were a couple of times though where he looked a little sluggish/tired when I didn't think he should - wasn't like he had five straight carries or something. But all in all, I thought he looked pretty good. With Henry being inactive, I think that means that hurdle is cleared. Now there's just Brown, and they've never really been able to rely on him.

I'd think his ability to block is as much a key as his running in terms of when he might start. Good to hear that he was blocking OK.

 

[JuniorNB]

black dot

 

[schlesinj]

I thought White looked pretty good. I also watched his pass protection, and he seemed to make all the blocks. There were a couple of times though where he looked a little sluggish/tired when I didn't think he should - wasn't like he had five straight carries or something. But all in all, I thought he looked pretty good. With Henry being inactive, I think that means that hurdle is cleared. Now there's just Brown, and they've never really been able to rely on him.

I watched the game as well and I thought he was on the field more than Brown even though Brown is the starter. That might have been more because they were down so many points. He had a few good runs and I agree he picked up several blocks as well.As a White owner I have to think he will become the starter sooner rather than later.

 

[Pole Cat]

Clipped from an interview with Eagle's DT Mike Patterson (former Trojan) after he took a fumble recovery 98 yards for the TD:

Q: Marcus Allen and Reggie Bush were star running backs at USC. Would you say you run more like Allen or like Bush?

A: I would say more like LenDale White.

 

[jurb26]

diesel.... have any thoughts?

 

[Marc Levin]

i picked him up off the WW two weeks ago waiting for this to happen:

Titans give up on season and insert White as thewir starter and as their future.

Young at QB is a good start, and I am with other opinions that White will be starting soonber rather than later - CBrown is done. His 'tude sealed that deal. He's gone this offseason one way or another.

Henry will make a good backup/change of pace, but the team's future is clearly with Lendale White at RB and Young at QB.

 

[packersfan]

What do the Titans have to lose by just giving the job to White now and seeing what he can do? It's not like Brown or Henry are the answer. Might as well just throw him into the fire and see what happens. The team stinks so maybe he could give them a spark. If he fails, are they any worse off then they were before?

 

[LHUCKS]

Pac10 = Conference of Champions

 

[kapp]

White vs. Brown? I just would like to know which one of these two jokers is the better play this weekend against a terrible Indy run defense.

 

[jrastama]

I have him stashed... sure would like to see him get the start next week agains the Colts. The Jets ran all over them.

 

[LHUCKS]

White vs. Brown? I just would like to know which one of these two jokers is the better play this weekend against a terrible Indy run defense.

White's a "Joker" for looking good in the 4th game of his rookie season after only three years in college?

 

[Scrap Iron]

i am having a hard time seeing how he would get any room to run with young under center.i didn't get to see the game today. did it seem like the offense would ever make a first down with the two of them out there? (it is young i'm more worried about-i see a lot of INTS and incompletions)

Why blame this on Vince Young? The offense is awful, whether it's Young, Collins, or Charlie Chan out there. With the evidence in favor of a lost season mounting, I think it makes sense for the Titans to start him.

I grabbed Chan off the WW last week. THAT is a shark move my friends.

 

[gump]

Pac10 = Conference of Champions

I'll take Norwood or Maroney. Thanks, though.

 

[cowboyz]

i thought young helped white and the running game, either that or the dallas run def just sucks. which happens occasionally where they just get blown off the ball.

seemed like young made the def more tentative just like vick, except young can see above the defense and actually throw the ball from the pocket with touch or power, he just needs to learn to not look at his wr the entire time (or perhaps chow designed it to only have one read??)

one thing is, lendale white doesn't seem to have the quick feet or carry the load and punish people like jerome bettis. he just looks like a faster ron dayne. didn't really notice any difference between brown or white.

 

[Colin Dowling]

White's PT will directly be related to how well he can protect Young and how he does in the passing game. THe team CLEARLY will want to see if he can be a long-term solution at tailback, but they aren't getting Vince killed in the process. I expect White's touches to increase until by season's end, he is getting close to half the touches.

 

[Wadsworth]

Lendale White - closer to being the starter?

He's closer, probably within spitting distance. But while it's always nice to have an RB that starts on your fantasy bench, I can't see White getting too much production this year. Even if he takes over as starter I'd be surprised if it wasn't still RBBC. And on the few TDs the titans get, Vince Young should be a big time vulture. Overall it's not a situation with too much potential even if White gets the nod.

 

[packersfan]

White's PT will directly be related to how well he can protect Young and how he does in the passing game. THe team CLEARLY will want to see if he can be a long-term solution at tailback, but they aren't getting Vince killed in the process. I expect White's touches to increase until by season's end, he is getting close to half the touches.

He got nearly half of the touches this week. Brown and White combined for 21 touches (all runs) and White got 9 of them.

 

[Construction Man Jim]

I've been acquiring (usually for free) and stashing him wherever possible, particularly in deeper leagues. Initially I was attempting to handcuff him and brown but I don't foresee enough production from the Tennessee offense to justify holding two Titans. And I think Brown's value is negligable going forward. the writing has been on the wall for some time now.

I'm not expecting anything huge out of LenDale - other than the two Indy and Houston games the Titans have a relatively tough running schedule. That being said, a starting RB with some upside, and the potential to touch the ball 20 times a game in the very near future, will always have enough perceived value to, at the very least, serve as a bargaining chip at some point.

 

[rawdog]

I think people are forgetting LenDale should have been a top 10 pick if not for a groin injury in the spring. Give him 15-20 touches per game, see no reason why he can't pick up 80 yds from scrimmage and a TD every other week. A 10-12 pt. per game guy.

Like Droughns last year. A power back on a crap team.

 

[Ahmad Rashad]

didn't really notice any difference between brown or white.

Tennessee should trade Henry for Ahman Green and have an RBBC between Brown, White, and Green. That would be a colorful combo.

 

[fatness]

Tennessee should trade Henry for Ahman Green and have an RBBC between Brown, White, and Green. That would be a colorful combo.

RBBCamo

 

[Marc Levin]

didn't really notice any difference between brown or white.

Tennessee should trade Henry for Ahman Green and have an RBBC between Brown, White, and Green. That would be a colorful combo.

Whose flag is that?I think red white and green is Spain.

 

[[scooter]]

Tennessee should trade Henry for Ahman Green and have an RBBC between Brown, White, and Green. That would be a colorful combo.

RBBCamo

Then they could pick up Avion Black and Greg Blue (Vikings) and Robert Redd (Falcons).

 

[Tiger Fan]

How are his pass catching skillz? With no WR really doing anything in TEN, perhalps VY will use him as a big safety valve?

 

[taz]

didn't really notice any difference between brown or white.

Tennessee should trade Henry for Ahman Green and have an RBBC between Brown, White, and Green. That would be a colorful combo.

Whose flag is that?I think red white and green is Spain.

Actually, it's Italy.

 

[Scrap Iron]

White vs. Brown? I just would like to know which one of these two jokers is the better play this weekend against a terrible Indy run defense.

This sentence takes on an entirely different meaning if you change the "I" to a "U" in "Indy".Just an observation.

 

[Englishteacher]

Tenn Homers - Is White healthy? Or as healthy as he's going to get this year?

 

[Englishteacher]

White was supposed to be fairly well regarded as a pass catcher coming out of college, especially for such a big back. From what I remember, trying to help the previous poster.

 

[broncofan13000]

The Titans should try to run alot to keep the Colts offense off the field. They'll probably have to give up on this strategy at half, when they're down 3 td's, but if Lendale is starting, he maybe in for a good day

C'mon Fisher, make the switch.

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

White was supposed to be fairly well regarded as a pass catcher coming out of college, especially for such a big back. From what I remember, trying to help the previous poster.

Finished his career with 31 catches for 331 yards and 5 TDs, not bad numbers considering Bush was the 1st passing option out of the backfield.

 

[Ned]

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[broncofan13000]

from the blogger:

October 3, 2006, 09:37 Titans :: RBNo Decision On Running Back RotationTerry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]HC Jeff Fisher said he has not made a decision on the running back order, but it appears that rookie RB LenDale White could be inching upward after gaining 39 yards on nine carries. “That’ll be determined,” Fisher said of the possibility of White getting a start. “We’re going to evaluate them this week. We’ll name a starter and a backup."

Even though no real news here, it's a positive for Lendale owners that Fisher is considering him for the starting job. I'm starting to feel a bit more comfortable drafting him in my keeper league.

 

[taz]

from the blogger:

October 3, 2006, 09:37 Titans :: RBNo Decision On Running Back RotationTerry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]HC Jeff Fisher said he has not made a decision on the running back order, but it appears that rookie RB LenDale White could be inching upward after gaining 39 yards on nine carries. “That’ll be determined,” Fisher said of the possibility of White getting a start. “We’re going to evaluate them this week. We’ll name a starter and a backup."

Even though no real news here, it's a positive for Lendale owners that Fisher is considering him for the starting job. I'm starting to feel a bit more comfortable drafting him in my keeper league.

The fact he didn't come right out and say Brown will start again, leads me to believe a change might be imminent.

 

[BeTheMatch]

from the blogger:

October 3, 2006, 09:37 Titans :: RBNo Decision On Running Back RotationTerry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]HC Jeff Fisher said he has not made a decision on the running back order, but it appears that rookie RB LenDale White could be inching upward after gaining 39 yards on nine carries. “That’ll be determined,” Fisher said of the possibility of White getting a start. “We’re going to evaluate them this week. We’ll name a starter and a backup."

Even though no real news here, it's a positive for Lendale owners that Fisher is considering him for the starting job. I'm starting to feel a bit more comfortable drafting him in my keeper league.

The fact he didn't come right out and say Brown will start again, leads me to believe a change might be imminent.

OK, Mort!

 

[pmccurry]

from the blogger:

October 3, 2006, 09:37 Titans :: RBNo Decision On Running Back RotationTerry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]HC Jeff Fisher said he has not made a decision on the running back order, but it appears that rookie RB LenDale White could be inching upward after gaining 39 yards on nine carries. “That’ll be determined,” Fisher said of the possibility of White getting a start. “We’re going to evaluate them this week. We’ll name a starter and a backup."

Even though no real news here, it's a positive for Lendale owners that Fisher is considering him for the starting job. I'm starting to feel a bit more comfortable drafting him in my keeper league.

The fact he didn't come right out and say Brown will start again, leads me to believe a change might be imminent.

OK, Mort!

 

[swirvenirvin]

 

[joker]

i am having a hard time seeing how he would get any room to run with young under center.i didn't get to see the game today. did it seem like the offense would ever make a first down with the two of them out there? (it is young i'm more worried about-i see a lot of INTS and incompletions)

Why blame this on Vince Young? The offense is awful, whether it's Young, Collins, or Charlie Chan out there. With the evidence in favor of a lost season mounting, I think it makes sense for the Titans to start him.

I grabbed Chan off the WW last week. THAT is a shark move my friends.

That there's good stuff

 

[packersfan]

This is from Scout.com's "What we've been told" report which is a league-wide compilation of info based on conversations with "players, agents and team personnel." Here's the info about White:

With the reigns turned over to rookie quarterback Vince Young, the Titans are on the verge of adding the reigns of the rushing attack over to rookie Lendale White. While hardly knocking the socks off the Tennessee coaching staff, White has practiced hard and warrants an opportunity in the Titans fragile backfield. A hard-runner, White could provide the Titans with a running game to take some of the pressure off of Young, who does not appear poised to be a significant factor at this time.