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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Good. Im happy he'll get almost 2 weeks of rest now since he wasnt even sniffing my starting lineup anyway.
JoeyJoeJoeJrShabadoo
Footballguy
Good. I'm glad I didn't draft him.
Johnny Ice
Footballguy
Not shocking at all.
Sweetness_34
Footballguy
Good. Much rather have him rest than test that banged up ankle against the Ravens. I would not have started him anyways this week. Makes the decision easier and cannot second guess now. Expect Gates to have a big game now given the Chargers will be in a lot of 2nd and 3rd and longs all game.
GoldenBear
Footballguy
Going to jump on the "good" bandwagon...I'm happy to hear he isn't needlessly aggravating his ankle against the Ravens.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
NOPE
I agree, and if LT were to miss significant time this year (which is unlikely, imo) Bennett would be the play.
MCguidance
Footballguy
I hope you're right.
Lord Fantasy
Footballguy
Who benefits more? VJax or Gates?
Are we talking 10+ targets for both?
Are we talking 10+ targets for both?
Norv Turner was quoted as saying Bennett was his "back-up plan" should LT get injured.Ravens coach John Harbaugh notes that the Ravens have to account for Bennett. "That's always been the case with LaDainian. We expect him to play. If not, Michael Bennett can play. Darren Sproles, everybody has been talking about him all week, but Michael Bennett can play. We've seen him before."
USA Today says: "Darren Sproles and Michael Bennett will likely split carries for the Chargers in Tomlinson's place when the Ravens arrive in San Diego for Sunday's game."
Scout.com says this about Bennett, "Plus, there are some decent alternatives to Tomlinson.
Darren Sproles showed again in the opener why he is such a weapon. Although considering his slight frame and his kickoff and punt return duties, he's not a back asked to do the heavy lifting.
If the Chargers want to have Sproles around late, they can't overwork him early.
Michael Bennett was once a 1,000-yard back in Minnesota. And while he likely won't get 25 carries against the Ravens, Bennett, a nine-year pro, is ready to help fill in for Tomlinson.
Bennett came to the Chargers late last year after being cut by Tampa Bay. He saw the field briefly in the two playoff games when Tomlinson was ailing and was brought back against somewhat stacked odds to make the team out of camp.
But the Chargers kept him on the roster -- even at the expense of losing fourth-round pick Gartrell Johnson to the Giants on waivers.
That move could pay off if Bennett can produce Sunday, taking heat off Rivers from a pass rush which would love to have him in third-and-longs."
Don't just assume its going to be Sproles all day long. Bennett will get his. Maybe more than we think.
Gr00vus
Footballguy
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TheFanatic
Footballguy
I kinda think that Sproles will have a good game. I'm not starting him in the two leagues I own him in, but I think he will have a pretty good game. 16 points in a non PPR and maybe 20 in a PPR.
littletank
Footballguy
Anyone know if Sproles is going to return kicks and punts now that he'll have to shoulder alot of the running game load?
thehornet
Footballguy
It was supposed to be a jab. I shouldn't joke about LT like that in these parts. A lot of sensitive folks.
Touchdown Syndrome
Footballguy
sigh.Gotta love week one.
Multiple Scores
Footballguy
LT punked out of playing Baltimore, called it yesterday. Week 4 I doubt he'll play, he won't want his rep hurt from playing the Steelers. Week 3 he plays a stingy Miami D so he might be out for 3 weeks, it's all about appearances. Week 5 he has a bye so i'm sure the bye will do miracles since he will be out there for week 6-8 run vs. denver, kc and oakland, surely he'll sprain something just in time for week 9 at NYG.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I am OK with LT getting some good rest for the FF playoffs. Don't rush back LT. I'll ride Sproles for a while.I really think you nailed it Colombo
Awesome, you called it. Gonna go get you a cookie. BRB
Dought Man
Footballguy
Lets go ahead and call a spade a spade. Anyone who took LT in round 1 has an uphill battle this year. LT apologists have to stop.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
AgreedAnyone who took him in RD 1 is saying "I knew it!!!", anyone who passed on him is saying "I knew it!!"Either way, LT has a few cake games later in the season, might be worth sending out feelers for him of you can afford it.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Oh, I think I can handle LT on my Bench. Lets see... I have ADP, Sproles, Bell, Bush, Moreno, and Brown in a pinch....
comfortably numb
Footballguy
ADP fell to you in RD2?Oh, I think I can handle LT on my Bench. Lets see... I have ADP, Sproles, Bell, Bush, Moreno, and Brown in a pinch....
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
No, I traded Pierre T, and Brees after Brees had that huge week #3 presesaon game for ADP. Basically my 2nd and 3rd for ADP....Oh, I think I can handle LT on my Bench. Lets see... I have ADP, Sproles, Bell, Bush, Moreno, and Brown in a pinch....
How about you guys stop consuming yourself with "calling" situations and I told-you-so posts.....especially after a week. This forum is littered with them and the SP is almost un-readable the morning after games. LT had a decent week 1 and is vs Bal this week. Nobody was expecting him to have a huge game this week. I think 9 out of 10 LT owners are glad he's sitting this week.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
You realize LT is OUT this week?Just saying, anyone on either side of the fence is now feeling the same feeling.
Tar Heel Boy
Footballguy
Ummm, I think he said that in his last sentence, so I would say, yes he realizes that.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
OK, just checkinIf I were an LT owner, the most concerning thing to me would be missing games do to injuries.
Not trying to say told you so, just that the people who took him in RD1 are realizing their worst fears, and more so, they saw it coming.
That usually hurts worse.
That's just crazy talk. I don't think anyone is ever happy when one of their players is sitting. Even if Baltimore is a tough matchup and even if I might have considered benching him anyway (I wouldn't have), it's always better to have the option.
the spanker
Footballguy
Hmmm interesting. KC offense with Croyle played very well against the Ravens vaunted D.
I think Sproles puts on good numbers this week. It's just hard to shut this guy down.
I think Sproles puts on good numbers this week. It's just hard to shut this guy down.
It's a little deeper than just a player sitting. It's a high pick, mostly likely your #1RB that just rolled his ankle and is up against one of the best run D's in the league. The extra week of rest is worth it to LT owners in the long run, especially when he wasn't going to really win anybody games this week.Alot of feedback from LT owners in these threads seem to think you are wrong.
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LT owners that have Sproles are much happier with the situation, than those w/o him. They are going to be passing a ton obviously and he should have 5-6 recs easily.
Good RBs have had good games against good defenses in the past. If the choice was "have Tomlinson sit for one week" or "have Tomlinson at reduced effectiveness for the whole season", then I'll choose the former... but nobody knows that that's the reality, they're just guessing. And if given *ANY* choice, my choice would obviously be "Tomlinson doesn't sit for one week *AND* Tomlinson isn't at reduced effectiveness for the rest of the season".When players miss games, it's always bad. Granted, it might be better than the alternative, but that doesn't mean it's a GOOD thing.imagroid said:
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
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If this was true, wouldn't Bennett have gotten a carry last week when LT was out for 1/2 the game? Maybe they didn't have enough plays in the gameplan for Bennett, but that would essentially say they don't trust him to run their offense, or that sproles was a better fit. I wonder if the Bennett stuff is a little smokescreen.BAT1man said:Norv Turner was quoted as saying Bennett was his "back-up plan" should LT get injured.Ravens coach John Harbaugh notes that the Ravens have to account for Bennett. "That's always been the case with LaDainian. We expect him to play. If not, Michael Bennett can play. Darren Sproles, everybody has been talking about him all week, but Michael Bennett can play. We've seen him before."pnewtonjr said:
USA Today says: "Darren Sproles and Michael Bennett will likely split carries for the Chargers in Tomlinson's place when the Ravens arrive in San Diego for Sunday's game."
Scout.com says this about Bennett, "Plus, there are some decent alternatives to Tomlinson.
Darren Sproles showed again in the opener why he is such a weapon. Although considering his slight frame and his kickoff and punt return duties, he's not a back asked to do the heavy lifting.
If the Chargers want to have Sproles around late, they can't overwork him early.
Michael Bennett was once a 1,000-yard back in Minnesota. And while he likely won't get 25 carries against the Ravens, Bennett, a nine-year pro, is ready to help fill in for Tomlinson.
Bennett came to the Chargers late last year after being cut by Tampa Bay. He saw the field briefly in the two playoff games when Tomlinson was ailing and was brought back against somewhat stacked odds to make the team out of camp.
But the Chargers kept him on the roster -- even at the expense of losing fourth-round pick Gartrell Johnson to the Giants on waivers.
That move could pay off if Bennett can produce Sunday, taking heat off Rivers from a pass rush which would love to have him in third-and-longs."
Don't just assume its going to be Sproles all day long. Bennett will get his. Maybe more than we think.
the spanker
Footballguy
I agree.imagroid said:
Devil in the Detail
Footballguy
Bennett was inactive Week 1, so they couldn't use him once LT got hurt.If this was true, wouldn't Bennett have gotten a carry last week when LT was out for 1/2 the game? Maybe they didn't have enough plays in the gameplan for Bennett, but that would essentially say they don't trust him to run their offense, or that sproles was a better fit. I wonder if the Bennett stuff is a little smokescreen.BAT1man said:Norv Turner was quoted as saying Bennett was his "back-up plan" should LT get injured.Ravens coach John Harbaugh notes that the Ravens have to account for Bennett. "That's always been the case with LaDainian. We expect him to play. If not, Michael Bennett can play. Darren Sproles, everybody has been talking about him all week, but Michael Bennett can play. We've seen him before."pnewtonjr said:
USA Today says: "Darren Sproles and Michael Bennett will likely split carries for the Chargers in Tomlinson's place when the Ravens arrive in San Diego for Sunday's game."
Scout.com says this about Bennett, "Plus, there are some decent alternatives to Tomlinson.
Darren Sproles showed again in the opener why he is such a weapon. Although considering his slight frame and his kickoff and punt return duties, he's not a back asked to do the heavy lifting.
If the Chargers want to have Sproles around late, they can't overwork him early.
Michael Bennett was once a 1,000-yard back in Minnesota. And while he likely won't get 25 carries against the Ravens, Bennett, a nine-year pro, is ready to help fill in for Tomlinson.
Bennett came to the Chargers late last year after being cut by Tampa Bay. He saw the field briefly in the two playoff games when Tomlinson was ailing and was brought back against somewhat stacked odds to make the team out of camp.
But the Chargers kept him on the roster -- even at the expense of losing fourth-round pick Gartrell Johnson to the Giants on waivers.
That move could pay off if Bennett can produce Sunday, taking heat off Rivers from a pass rush which would love to have him in third-and-longs."
Don't just assume its going to be Sproles all day long. Bennett will get his. Maybe more than we think.
If this was true, wouldn't Bennett have gotten a carry last week when LT was out for 1/2 the game? Maybe they didn't have enough plays in the gameplan for Bennett, but that would essentially say they don't trust him to run their offense, or that sproles was a better fit. I wonder if the Bennett stuff is a little smokescreen.
Bennett was inactive Week 1, so they couldn't use him once LT got hurt.
Correct. Bennett was inactive but should be quite active in week 2.
The Ravens Defense didn't look that great last week. They let the Cheifs roll up 24 points. The Cheifs are horrible.
I'm not saying that Bennett is a guy you should grb and play over other viable options. If you're an LT owner, and have a weak RB bench, you could do worse. I also wouldn't put too much stock in Sproles as Bennet will play a bigger role than most think.
Bennett was inactive Week 1, so they couldn't use him once LT got hurt.
Correct. Bennett was inactive but should be quite active in week 2.
The Ravens Defense didn't look that great last week. They let the Cheifs roll up 24 points. The Cheifs are horrible.
I'm not saying that Bennett is a guy you should grb and play over other viable options. If you're an LT owner, and have a weak RB bench, you could do worse. I also wouldn't put too much stock in Sproles as Bennet will play a bigger role than most think.
Johnny Ice
Footballguy
<_< We'll check the pulse after Week 6 vs. Denver, 3-5 will be more of the same.A bunch of lying LT owners in this thread.
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