Lendale White looked good in his last preseason game. I have heard a lot about RBBC, but do you think he has any upside this year? Has he finally put it together?Ken
Finally? The guy is entering his 2nd year after a rookie campaign in which he was unable to beat out a good starting veteran who gained 1200 yards. The amount of hate LenDale receives on these boards is unreal. It's not like he's Ron Dayne or William Green who has been a scrub for years.He has tons of upside; he'll have every opportunity to grab the Titans' starting job. What he does with that opportunity remains to be seen, but he destroyed Texas in his final college game weighing more than he does currently. The talent is there.Lendale White looked good in his last preseason game. I have heard a lot about RBBC, but do you think he has any upside this year? Has he finally put it together?
I'm a Titans homer, and I picked up Lendale last night in my draft because I love his upside. I think he will start and get the bulk of the load. C.Brown will play some too, but I got Lendale in the 10th round of my draft, and I think he's going to turn out to be a real bargain.I took him because he has the following in his corner:-A year's experience and maturity-He's Norm Chow's guy and knows the offense well-He takes his blocking and blitz pickups very seriously which bodes well for playing timeBeing a second round pick, the stakes are high for both LenDale and the Titans to make it work. I say LenDale wins the job outright and picks up right where Henry left off. Chris Brown is nice depth, but that's it.
Lendale didnt look too bad on that last preseason game, not much else to go by.BRONG said:Has there ever been anything that says he's better than Brown to begin with? Chris Brown is fragile, we know, but he is good. I haven't even seen White prove anything on the field yet. Has anybody?
Source? Link?I have read nothing lately that indicates that (other than posts by Chrissy ownersKit Fisto said:Dude is Chris Brown's backup. 'Nuff said.
Don't listen to Rotoworld. They are the biggest joke. Seriously they pump up every rookie or young RB. They are so quick to send the vets out to pasture. Remember Brown has starter ability he is just fragile. With that said I think its going to be a split and whoever is the hot back of the day gets more carries but that will change week to week..Source? Link?I have read nothing lately that indicates that (other than posts by Chrissy ownersKit Fisto said:Dude is Chris Brown's backup. 'Nuff said.) On the contrary, many sources indidcate, if not an even split, White with a slight edge:
The Tennessean stated 4 days ago that "The Titans will wait a little longer to decide on their starting running back" (link)
And if you read the article, Fisher only says that "we are going to use them both every week".
Rotoworld's take is "Our best guess as to how this situation shakes out is that White starts with Brown focusing on passing downs. "
CBS had this to say 3 days ago "expect a split primarily between White and Brown. Both should see around 15 touches per game, though White is the favorite to be a touchdown vulture."
Also CBS (as well as other websites) rank White higher in redraft (not to mention keeper or dynasty) for this year.
While I'm thrilled that you have given the starting job to Chris Brown, apparently Jeff Fisher and the Titans don't agree.
I remember Brown having a 5 TD game in college. It would be a shame if White becomes the TD vulture because Chrissy's got game.CBS had this to say 3 days ago "expect a split primarily between White and Brown. Both should see around 15 touches per game, though White is the favorite to be a touchdown vulture."
That block Lendale laid was on Atari Bigby, Green Bay's likely new starter at safety. Bigby is known as a huge hitter - so Lendale's pancake of him was all the more impressive. A great way to get the attention of the coaching staff.LenDale White makes move on starting gig LenDale White - RB - TEN - Aug. 30 - 7:30 p.m. ET LenDale White started Thursday's exhibition finale over Chris Brown. He rushed 15 times for 58 yards and caught one pass for 19 yards in the win.Brown (7-42, 2-10) played mostly with the second unit, when Vince Young left the game. Third-stringer Chris Henry (7-22, 2-22) surprisingly played despite a hamstring injury. With two preseason starts to one for Brown and Henry, White is the heavy favorite to start in Week 1. He also threw a vicious block that sprung Young for a score. Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel![]()
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Perhaps the biggest reason of all to stay away. Whoever gets the starting nod at RB...will they score as many rushing TDs as Young?LenDale White makes move on starting gig
LenDale White - RB - TEN - Aug. 30 - 7:30 p.m. ET
LenDale White started Thursday's exhibition finale over Chris Brown. He rushed 15 times for 58 yards and caught one pass for 19 yards in the win.
Brown (7-42, 2-10) played mostly with the second unit, when Vince Young left the game. Third-stringer Chris Henry (7-22, 2-22) surprisingly played despite a hamstring injury. With two preseason starts to one for Brown and Henry, White is the heavy favorite to start in Week 1. He also threw a vicious block that sprung Young for a score.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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What you couldn't see off camera was a Titans assistant waving a turkey at White from the back of the end zone. Bigby got in between the wrong man and his food.But the news services all seem to think that last night's game has definitely put White in a starter role. I wonder if Fisher is thinking the same thing. We all know that historically Fisher prefers to have one feature back and then backups. I wonder if White's performance has changed his mind about the RBBC. Most likely White and Brown will split the first few games at about 60/40, but if White starts running really well, or at least carries the run game to the satisfaction of Fisher and Chow, can anyone else see him taking the Lion's share and not looking back?That block Lendale laid was on Atari Bigby, Green Bay's likely new starter at safety. Bigby is known as a huge hitter - so Lendale's pancake of him was all the more impressive. A great way to get the attention of the coaching staff.LenDale White makes move on starting gig LenDale White - RB - TEN - Aug. 30 - 7:30 p.m. ET LenDale White started Thursday's exhibition finale over Chris Brown. He rushed 15 times for 58 yards and caught one pass for 19 yards in the win.Brown (7-42, 2-10) played mostly with the second unit, when Vince Young left the game. Third-stringer Chris Henry (7-22, 2-22) surprisingly played despite a hamstring injury. With two preseason starts to one for Brown and Henry, White is the heavy favorite to start in Week 1. He also threw a vicious block that sprung Young for a score. Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel![]()
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Lendale's job: Beat up the defense for about 2 1/2 quartersChrissy's job: Come in after 2 1/2 quarters and turn the speed onLendale will be the one to get the 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line carry -- not Brown.I think they put up 1,800 between the two of them.I follow the Titans closely, and it seems very obvious to me that the first half of the last two preseason games have shown exactly what fisher wants to do with the RB's. White starts and gets the majority of carries (not as much as full time starter maybe, but not as few as a true RBBC), C.Brown comes in as change of pace and to spell White. White has not only looked good running, but he has had some good receptions out of the backfield and has done an outstanding job of blocking on passing plays, and then last night on Vince's TD run, White's block was a thing of beauty. Barring injuries (both White and Brown are injury concerns, so its a wash), anyone who drafts Brown over White in a fantasy league is in for disappointment. Whoever got White for $1, that was a huge steal. White's in for a big year ala T.Henry last season. Only reason he may not be RB2 material is that Vince will vulture a lot of rushing TD's.On another note, looks like Vince should easily exceed 7 TD's rushing if he stays healthy all year. Vince had 2 rushing TD's on 4 carries in bascially 4 quarters of play over the last two preseason games. Vince also got stopped on a rushing attempt from the 1 by the Pats in the first game (but he got the goalline carry). In a normal system that rewards rushing TD's and yards, Vince is a lock to be a top 10 QB if he stays healthy.
That may all be true- but Brown can score from anywhere on the field while White can be chased down by a defensive tackle. Just how often do you see the 2007 Tennessee Titans being at the goalline this season?Lendale's job: Beat up the defense for about 2 1/2 quartersChrissy's job: Come in after 2 1/2 quarters and turn the speed onLendale will be the one to get the 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line carry -- not Brown.
I think most coaches would rather have a back the could block, catch, and move the chains over one that only really is a home run threat. Lendale white seems to want it more. He's been playing hard and you have to respect that. Browns a wuss. Guy's made of glass. White is not as injury pronembuehner said:That may all be true- but Brown can score from anywhere on the field while White can be chased down by a defensive tackle. Just how often do you see the 2007 Tennessee Titans being at the goalline this season?Lendale's job: Beat up the defense for about 2 1/2 quartersChrissy's job: Come in after 2 1/2 quarters and turn the speed onLendale will be the one to get the 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line carry -- not Brown.
I totally agree. For what it costs to get him, he has a ton of upside. He's pretty much the last RB on the board that will probably get the bulk of the carries to start the season. But we've actually seen very little of White, last year and this preseason. We. The fans. But the rotation last night clearly indicates that Fisher and Chow, who've seen a heck of a lot more of him, believe in White and are willing to give him the rock. He could succeed, too, as a few yards and a cloud of dust guy alongside Young's playmaking abilities. A between the tackles runner like White will have even more holes up the middle as teams shadow Young... He also is showing great promise in the passing game, with blocking and his hands... which is special for a large back. I wasn't so excited about nabbing him for cheap in a contract league four weeks ago but last night made me a lot more happy about it... I'm playing him as my overtime player in week one...Of course he has some upside this year.. There are basically 2 groups of people when it comes to White. One group hates him based on what he has or has not done in the past, or because they think he is out of shape. Then you have the other group who realizes that he is a running back who can be grabbed late, who has a decent shot at being a starting RB. ANYTIME you can get a starting RB late in a draft it's worth taking a flyer on. White is not someone you should rely on to be your RB2 but he is someone who might just end up being of RB2 value that was drafted as a RB 4 or 5.
I think it`s funny how people base whether your in shape or not solely on your appearance. I have seen fat heavyweight fighters(tony tubbs for example)that could fight hard for 12 rounds....if thats not ''in shape i don`t know what is.Of course he has some upside this year.. There are basically 2 groups of people when it comes to White. One group hates him based on what he has or has not done in the past, or because they think he is out of shape. Then you have the other group who realizes that he is a running back who can be grabbed late, who has a decent shot at being a starting RB. ANYTIME you can get a starting RB late in a draft it's worth taking a flyer on. White is not someone you should rely on to be your RB2 but he is someone who might just end up being of RB2 value that was drafted as a RB 4 or 5.
I think it's funny that you're comparing boxing to being a RB in the NFL.I think it`s funny how people base whether your in shape or not solely on your appearance. I have seen fat heavyweight fighters(tony tubbs for example)that could fight hard for 12 rounds....if thats not ''in shape i don`t know what is.
I think it`s funny that YOU thinks it`s funny....they are all athletes and just because some athletes don`t look like athletes does`nt mean squat.I have been boxing and workingout constantly for 27 years and i`m pretty much built like a brick ####house but those ''fat'' athletes could run circles around me....point is don`t judge a book by it`s..........I think it's funny that you're comparing boxing to being a RB in the NFL.I think it`s funny how people base whether your in shape or not solely on your appearance. I have seen fat heavyweight fighters(tony tubbs for example)that could fight hard for 12 rounds....if thats not ''in shape i don`t know what is.
Friday, 08/31/07Titans likely to start White in openerBy JIM WYATTStaff WriterBarring a late change of heart by the coaching staff, LenDale White is expected to start at running back for the Titans when they open the regular season on Sept. 9 at Jacksonville.Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said veteran running back Chris Brown will also get plenty of carries. “I thought LenDale and Chris both showed enough this preseason in different situations against different defenses … to warrant significant playing time,’’ Fisher said. “As far as which guys lines up first, I’d say in all likelihood it will probably be LenDale, but it is not going to be a situation where he gets 90 percent of the carries.“I like the rotation, I like the fact we can keep them both fresh. I think they both have a chance to be more productive when they are fresh in the ball game.’’White rushed for 58 yards in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Packers. Brown led all rushers in the preseason with 170 yards.
Your talking about Chris Brown like he is a small, scat back type of a runner. The guy can be a hammer, and can get tough short yardage. His knock is his durability, not his skills.I think most coaches would rather have a back the could block, catch, and move the chains over one that only really is a home run threat. Lendale white seems to want it more. He's been playing hard and you have to respect that. Browns a wuss. Guy's made of glass. White is not as injury pronembuehner said:That may all be true- but Brown can score from anywhere on the field while White can be chased down by a defensive tackle. Just how often do you see the 2007 Tennessee Titans being at the goalline this season?Lendale's job: Beat up the defense for about 2 1/2 quarters
Chrissy's job: Come in after 2 1/2 quarters and turn the speed on
Lendale will be the one to get the 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line carry -- not Brown.
Not totally. C. Brown has been know to suck when 1 or 2 yards are needed to move the chains.Your talking about Chris Brown like he is a small, scat back type of a runner. The guy can be a hammer, and can get tough short yardage. His knock is his durability, not his skills.I think most coaches would rather have a back the could block, catch, and move the chains over one that only really is a home run threat. Lendale white seems to want it more. He's been playing hard and you have to respect that. Browns a wuss. Guy's made of glass. White is not as injury pronembuehner said:That may all be true- but Brown can score from anywhere on the field while White can be chased down by a defensive tackle. Just how often do you see the 2007 Tennessee Titans being at the goalline this season?Lendale's job: Beat up the defense for about 2 1/2 quarters
Chrissy's job: Come in after 2 1/2 quarters and turn the speed on
Lendale will be the one to get the 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line carry -- not Brown.
LenDale White: Named Head of RB Committee
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Update: Barring a late change of heart by the coaching staff, White will start against Jacksonville, the Tennessean reports. "As far as which guys lines up first, I'd say in all likelihood it will probably be LenDale, but it is not going to be a situation where he gets 90 percent of the carries," head coach Jeff Fisher said. "I like the rotation, I like the fact we can keep them both fresh. I think they both have a chance to be more productive when they are fresh in the ball game."
Recommendation: For fantasy owners, this is the dreaded running back by committee. Both backs must also be downgraded, as quarterback Vince Young is currently Tennessee's best goal-line back.
Unless you're saying Lendale isn't a good GL RB, I don't buy that. Sure Vince will steal some GL TDs, but Dunn faired well in Atlanta with Vick there.From Yahoo
LenDale White: Named Head of RB Committee
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Update: Barring a late change of heart by the coaching staff, White will start against Jacksonville, the Tennessean reports. "As far as which guys lines up first, I'd say in all likelihood it will probably be LenDale, but it is not going to be a situation where he gets 90 percent of the carries," head coach Jeff Fisher said. "I like the rotation, I like the fact we can keep them both fresh. I think they both have a chance to be more productive when they are fresh in the ball game."
Recommendation: For fantasy owners, this is the dreaded running back by committee. Both backs must also be downgraded, as quarterback Vince Young is currently Tennessee's best goal-line back.
Just quoting the Yahoo article.Unless you're saying Lendale isn't a good GL RB, I don't buy that. Sure Vince will steal some GL TDs, but Dunn faired well in Atlanta with Vick there.From Yahoo
LenDale White: Named Head of RB Committee
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Update: Barring a late change of heart by the coaching staff, White will start against Jacksonville, the Tennessean reports. "As far as which guys lines up first, I'd say in all likelihood it will probably be LenDale, but it is not going to be a situation where he gets 90 percent of the carries," head coach Jeff Fisher said. "I like the rotation, I like the fact we can keep them both fresh. I think they both have a chance to be more productive when they are fresh in the ball game."
Recommendation: For fantasy owners, this is the dreaded running back by committee. Both backs must also be downgraded, as quarterback Vince Young is currently Tennessee's best goal-line back.
Nice analogy - he appears to have nimbler feet though. Maybe more of a Natrone Means or Marion Butts.As a Chris Brown owner, I must say I was impressed by the way Lendale ran. Scary to think what that guy would be like if he shed the spare tire.The guy has a good chance to carve out an Ironhead Heyward type of career.
What was his playing weight in college? Did he run differently?Nice analogy - he appears to have nimbler feet though. Maybe more of a Natrone Means or Marion Butts.As a Chris Brown owner, I must say I was impressed by the way Lendale ran. Scary to think what that guy would be like if he shed the spare tire.The guy has a good chance to carve out an Ironhead Heyward type of career.
Curious why people are still holding on to C. Brown. Does Brown have any value other then a H-cuff?Nice analogy - he appears to have nimbler feet though. Maybe more of a Natrone Means or Marion Butts.As a Chris Brown owner, I must say I was impressed by the way Lendale ran. Scary to think what that guy would be like if he shed the spare tire.The guy has a good chance to carve out an Ironhead Heyward type of career.
14 team league. Pure and simple.Curious why people are still holding on to C. Brown. Does Brown have any value other then a H-cuff?Nice analogy - he appears to have nimbler feet though. Maybe more of a Natrone Means or Marion Butts.As a Chris Brown owner, I must say I was impressed by the way Lendale ran. Scary to think what that guy would be like if he shed the spare tire.The guy has a good chance to carve out an Ironhead Heyward type of career.
Thats a silly question unless you are in an 8 man league. In standard scoring leagues he is currently the 26th rated RB and unlike most handcuffs he gets carries every game red zone and some goal line carries.Curious why people are still holding on to C. Brown. Does Brown have any value other then a H-cuff?