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Marlon Mack, RB, DEN (1 Viewer)
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Scooby1974
Footballguy
I don't think SF's running back problem is as big as their overall offense problem. They need to spread the field and convince the opposing safeties that they can't play at linebacker depths if the RB's are to see some daylight.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Chargers, Chiefs, Seahawks, Rams…would assume a contender would only have interest.
3nOut
Footballguy
I don’t think it would have reported that they agreed to seek a trade if they were going to hold on to him.
Chaka
Footballguy
Oh, I think they are trading him but it makes sense for them to not rush.
According to PFT there are no rumors swirling about possible trade partners. Florio generally reports even hints of a whisper of any rumors.
There is literally zero reason for Indy to rush out to get a 2022 6th round pick, when an injury could turn that into a 5th, or a conditional 4th.
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Stat Correction
Footballguy
With SB aspirations, sporting an injury-prone Henderson and a plodding Sony, the Rams would be an interesting landing spot.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Fool's good more likely than not. Making him inactive last week does not help his trade value at all- I don't buy that excuse.
foxco
Footballguy
Agreed. Isn't this the same injury Akers had? Same injury no RB has ever come back from and been effective? Saw a report saying it was ACL but it was really the Achilles so I'm a bit skeptical. Would love to see him get a chance though.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I'm reading the potential signing of Marlon Mack isn't necessarily gonna be a league winner or even worth the add depending upon who signs him. So, if he does get signed anyone adding on speculation. Guess it also depends upon RB needs / bench / bye support. I think I'll pass.
zamboni
Footballguy
Kind of the way I feel. I think the Colts would take what they can get for him, so he might just go somewhere for depth purposes rather than a plum opportunity to be the guy based on an injury.
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Chaka
Footballguy
That's why it's so fun to own him, it's watching the roulette wheel spin, spin, spin as anticipation builds and builds right before you realize your actually watching a scene from Deer Hunter. But up to that point it's pure Vegas Baby!!!
zamboni
Footballguy
Dizzy
Footballguy
Anybody doing a "speculative add" on Marlon Mack this week?
Jeremy Fowler reporting that KCC "looked into" acquiring Mack prior to CEH getting injured... now that he is injured (IR)... Mack's skill set certainly transfers nicely to KC's offense... one would assume that they are RE-looking into a possible trade, no?
Jeremy Fowler reporting that KCC "looked into" acquiring Mack prior to CEH getting injured... now that he is injured (IR)... Mack's skill set certainly transfers nicely to KC's offense... one would assume that they are RE-looking into a possible trade, no?
Lion to myself
Footballguy
If you have room, I would. I’m having trouble finding room for him with short benches, byes and injuries though. He is a very capable RB and there are several teams that could use him.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
The down side to KC is the lack of opportunity in Andy Reid's offense. He'd be solid for a couple weeks but then CEH will be back to muddle things up.
Banger
Footballguy
CEH is terrible...he gets excellent matchups nearly every snap and does very little. I don't have the stats but he has to be among the bottom few starters in breaking tackles. I really don't think he's done enough in 2 years to be the automatic starter if someone comes in and is more productive...they are just thin RB wise. Could you imagine if Hunt was still in this offense?
I think Mack is a good speculative add if you have the room as he's looked good in his limited touches since return.
I think Mack is a good speculative add if you have the room as he's looked good in his limited touches since return.
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Scooby1974
Footballguy
So you think Mack could replace him altogether? I don't see enough pie to share in KC unless there was a full reversal.
Dizzy
Footballguy
I was thinking something a little different... despite constant criticism that Any Reid mishandles RBs, his offenses always seemed to produce a top-10 fantasy back... until CEH.
The fact that they asked about Mack while CEH was still healthy is the intriguing part to me.
We'll see. Worth a flyer IMO.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
It is a bit telling that they asked PRE-Injury............but why haven't they pounced POST injury? Did Indy's price inflate too much?
Dizzy
Footballguy
That is the $64 question. Saw a report that Eagles have inquired on Mack as well? Must be the asking price.
KCC can use him... they need to change something up... can't be this easy to take away Hill and every other part of their offense collapses. Teams are daring them to run? Then they gotta find a way to run it!
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Don't think teams want to pay more than what the Rams did for Sony. Mack's only one a one year deal and is really a cheap one-year stop gap for most teams desperate. I'd say Mack's trade value is highest at the real-life deadline for a contender.
A team should trade for Mack if he shows health and extend him for a year or two if they have the cap space. Pretty solid solution for those teams that want to invest draft capital somewhere else.
Also, Mack's value will increase as these RB's are dropping like flies. He makes for a nice handcuff to Taylor / stash for traded candidate as a Taylor owner
A team should trade for Mack if he shows health and extend him for a year or two if they have the cap space. Pretty solid solution for those teams that want to invest draft capital somewhere else.
Also, Mack's value will increase as these RB's are dropping like flies. He makes for a nice handcuff to Taylor / stash for traded candidate as a Taylor owner
Johnny Utah #9
Footballguy
So, trade deadline two weeks out, are people trying to hold this guy through bye week hell?
This was the initial report a few weeks ago:
"The feeling around Indianapolis is the Colts want to do right by running back Marlon Mack, who has requested a trade, but there is not much interest just yet," Fowler wrote. "Things could pick up closer to the deadline, and a conditional late-round pick probably gets it done."
What’s happened since then? Well the Colts aren’t keeping Mack inactive on game day, and there have been even more RB injuries. If the Colts are truly only seeking a late round pick, you would think some team might have gone for him by now. I’m having some doubt this guy is traded this year. A team like Cleveland makes a ton of sense right now, but we’ll see.
This was the initial report a few weeks ago:
"The feeling around Indianapolis is the Colts want to do right by running back Marlon Mack, who has requested a trade, but there is not much interest just yet," Fowler wrote. "Things could pick up closer to the deadline, and a conditional late-round pick probably gets it done."
What’s happened since then? Well the Colts aren’t keeping Mack inactive on game day, and there have been even more RB injuries. If the Colts are truly only seeking a late round pick, you would think some team might have gone for him by now. I’m having some doubt this guy is traded this year. A team like Cleveland makes a ton of sense right now, but we’ll see.
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Scooby1974
Footballguy
Josiana Anderson is reporting that several teams (S.F., Carolina + New Orleans) have looked into dealing for Marlon Mack.
MARLON MACKRB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Josina Anderson reports the Chiefs, Panthers, 49ers, and Saints are among the teams that made preliminary inquiries for Colts RB Marlon Mack.
It's the second time the Chiefs have been mentioned as potential suitors. All are (unsurprisingly) organizations attempting to patch their injured backfields, clearly willing to take on the 25-year-old's $1 million in guaranteed salary for the rest of the year. Mack averaged 9.4 yards per carry in an island game against the Ravens in Week 5 but has fallen face-first for 3.3 YPC on 15 surrounding runs this season. He should still be stashed in deeper leagues ahead of the November 2 trade deadline just in case he lands in an opportune role.
MARLON MACKRB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Josina Anderson reports the Chiefs, Panthers, 49ers, and Saints are among the teams that made preliminary inquiries for Colts RB Marlon Mack.
It's the second time the Chiefs have been mentioned as potential suitors. All are (unsurprisingly) organizations attempting to patch their injured backfields, clearly willing to take on the 25-year-old's $1 million in guaranteed salary for the rest of the year. Mack averaged 9.4 yards per carry in an island game against the Ravens in Week 5 but has fallen face-first for 3.3 YPC on 15 surrounding runs this season. He should still be stashed in deeper leagues ahead of the November 2 trade deadline just in case he lands in an opportune role.
If those are the teams interested, don't think I'm interested in Mack. He'll just join a team as a clear backup (NO) or a team already with a muddled RB mess.
SF interest makes no sense. They already have like 10 RBs that have been added/dropped a thousand times this year.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
I could see the Chiefs interested as CEH hasn't lived up to his billing AND he can't stay healthy.
Chuba is holding things down in Carolina, but if CMC's hammy/body is breaking down then it's anyone's guess.
SF has a number of RB bodies coming back soon and very little draft capital to offer up.
Saints seem possible if Tony Jones's tweaked ankle doesn't make progress.
If I had to rate it KC > Carolina > Saints >> SF
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Chiefs seem to make sense. I wonder if they would throw a late pick to get Damien Williams back? Montgomery coming back, Herbert playing well, Cohen possibly coming back….
I think Mack is a big enough talent, that if its KC or Carolina, I become a little worried about CEH or CMC coming back any time soon.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don't know why Mack would ever go to a team with an established RB, injury or not. Might as well stay in Indy if they will have him. Otherwise, if he goes to a team where he has a chance to start long term, I can see him wanting to do that.
Chaka
Footballguy
Ultimately I don't think he has much choice this year.
His only option would be to not report to the new team. That seems like a bad business decision.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I'm not so sure it's a bad business decision. Teams know he is healthy right now, but if he goes to a crappy situation and gets hurt, his future earning potential is toast. He's still young at 25, but another lost year means a lot of lost earning potential. He shouldn't risk it unless he's paid handsomely on his new team. If it's a team with an established star at RB, he may have to decide if the security is more important than opportunity long term, providing they give him a new contract. If he doesn't get a lot of money after a trade this year, he's better off sitting out. He only signed a 1 year contract with Indy and is a UFA in 2022.
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rschroeder1
Footballguy
I would think teams are skeptical of any RB coming off an Achilles injury, and a trade/short season work would be Mack's chance to prove himself for a new contract/multi-year contract starting in '22.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I think he will get that regardless and doesn't need to prove himself. He appears to be healthy as is.
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
i think i'm on board with the side that says he needs to get on the field, even on a bad team. to any Indy experts, is there an opportunity for him to stay with indy beyond this year if he wasn't traded? aside from he wanting a starting gig, would indy consider a lower dollar contract to even keep him around as a backup to JT? feels like his earning potential is already capped quite a bit if he stays around indy.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I think Mack wants playing time to put something on film to convince teams next year he's worth a 1 YR $3-5MM deal. In INDY, he can't put anything on film and Mack will be a free agent until probably August
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Of course Indy would consider that, but Mack wouldn't consider pennies on the dollar at this stage in his career while he is healthy. 2022 is his chance to help his family, not cave to some crappy contract. Not saying he would get a huge deal, but certainly better than what you are insinuating.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
So either a gig on a bad team or even some space behind an injured starter would help. Taylor being healthy certainly limits him.
I still think KC might make the most sense if he can compete with CEH, who hasn't been a world beater when healthy.
Ben & Jerry's
Footballguy
With Julian Blackmon gone for the year, I think it's all but certain Mack gets dealt. His best chance at a decent contract in 2022 is anywhere else but Indy.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Oh, he would report, but it may be in his best interest not to go to a bad situation unless they give him a new contract now. At least at Indy he's seldom playing and that lessons his risk for injury, so he has the potential of getting a decent (not great) contract in 2022. Certainly better than his current one year deal.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
He isn't watching Hasty and Jeff Wilson...and he is currently watching an offense built around JG's strengths rather than one built around Trey Lance's strengths.
I don't see SF's issues being RB driven.
