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Maurice Morris (1 Viewer)

He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?

 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeks

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."

The anti-Redskin philosophy

 
He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?
Lets not forget about Davenport. He's still out there.
 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeks

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."

The anti-Redskin philosophy
Of course the market "levels out", there will be no players left after 3 weeks. :shock:
 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeks

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."

The anti-Redskin philosophy
:kicksrock:
 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeksSat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."
Something else to consider is that this could be a subtle message to any or all players involved in a courtship with the Colts that their, players, current asking prices are out of line. If a FA dropped his demands after seeing the market for RB services decline in a matter of 48 hours, then it could be suggested the Colts might sit back down to the negotiation table sooner than later. It is hard to believe a team that close to a Superbowl run is going to hitch their wagon to a rookie; Rhodes and Mungro, opinion.
 
He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?
He hasn't done anything to indicate that he could be a #1 RB. He's had a limited # of carries but his YPC are rather pedestrian behind that line (4.1, 4.2). I think he will end up backing up/involved in RBBC somewhere but don't really see a team taking a shot at him being the man. He just hasn't proven worthy of getting that shot.
 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeks

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."

The anti-Redskin philosophy
Of course the market "levels out", there will be no players left after 3 weeks. :shock:
Hmmm...I seem to recall the Patriots building three championship teams by waiting until there were "no players left" :rolleyes:
 
Michael Bennett is still out there. Training in South America last I heard. Dont forget that Indy had interest in him last year before signing James. Morris looks like Indy's number one target but dont overlook Bennett or Rhodes. If they wait 3 weeks, Morris could be gone.

Lots of teams are still in the market for quality RBs. Both NY teams have aging starters and poor depth. TJ Duckett was a choice of the prior coaching staff in Atlanta. Dillon is aging in NE as is Taylor in Jax. Philly, Minny, Pitt, even Houston, and others could add a change of pace back. Several teams are lacking a quality backup like New Orleans, Oakland, and likely Miami. This draft looks like it will fill about a half dozen or so of those needs with Houston being one of them.

 
Dynasty league - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, 1 Def.

QB- Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Eli Manning

RB- Larry Johnson, Ladanian Tomlinson, Shaun Alexander, Stephen Jackson, Caddy Williams, Ronnie Brown

WR- Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson, Randy Moss, Torry Holt, Anquan Boldin

TE- Antonio Gates, Jeremy Shockey, Jason Witten

K- Neil Rackers, Mike Vanderjagt

D- Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers

2006 rookie picks- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.11

He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is
How's that one-man league coming???
 
Dynasty league - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, 1 Def.

QB- Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Eli Manning

RB- Larry Johnson, Ladanian Tomlinson, Shaun Alexander, Stephen Jackson, Caddy Williams, Ronnie Brown

WR- Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson, Randy Moss, Torry Holt, Anquan Boldin

TE- Antonio Gates, Jeremy Shockey, Jason Witten

K- Neil Rackers, Mike Vanderjagt

D- Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers

2006 rookie picks- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.11

He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is
How's that one-man league coming???
He finished 2nd. :lmao:
 
Dynasty league - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, 1 Def.

QB- Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Eli Manning

RB- Larry Johnson, Ladanian Tomlinson, Shaun Alexander, Stephen Jackson, Caddy Williams, Ronnie Brown

WR- Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson, Randy Moss, Torry Holt, Anquan Boldin

TE- Antonio Gates, Jeremy Shockey, Jason Witten

K- Neil Rackers, Mike Vanderjagt

D- Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers

2006 rookie picks- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.11

He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is
How's that one-man league coming???
I just got an offer from my 4 year old, he is offering Tony Gonzalez and a half eaten bag of Skittles for Antonio Gates, i told him to get the #$%@ out of here with that offer. Does anyone think i made a mistake...should i have considered that offer, i could use some verteran depth?

 
Dynasty league - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, 1 Def.

QB- Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Eli Manning

RB- Larry Johnson, Ladanian Tomlinson, Shaun Alexander, Stephen Jackson, Caddy Williams, Ronnie Brown

WR- Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson, Randy Moss, Torry Holt, Anquan Boldin

TE- Antonio Gates, Jeremy Shockey, Jason Witten

K- Neil Rackers, Mike Vanderjagt

D- Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers

2006 rookie picks- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.11

He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is
How's that one-man league coming???
I just got an offer from my 4 year old, he is offering Tony Gonzalez and a half eaten bag of Skittles for Antonio Gates, i told him to get the #$%@ out of here with that offer. Does anyone think i made a mistake...should i have considered that offer, i could use some verteran depth?
You just made me snarf my coffee...
 
Skittles > Gates.

What is the staus of Barlow? I saw a thread this weekend about Barlow to Denver and am not sure if there was anything behind it but if Barlow is available could he surface in Indy???

Just speculation because I am not sure of his status.

 
Skittles > Gates.

What is the staus of Barlow? I saw a thread this weekend about Barlow to Denver and am not sure if there was anything behind it but if Barlow is available could he surface in Indy???

Just speculation because I am not sure of his status.
I dunno. If it wasn't a half eaten bag of Skittles I'd agree with you, Warhogs. But Gates > 1/2 bag of Skittles, in my opinion.I haven't heard anything more on Barlow to Denver. I do remember that during that draft, Shanahan thought Barlow was the steal of the draft for SF. So he's probably still really high on him.

 
Has anyone heard on thing "new" about Morris? With Lewis re-signing in Balt and with the addition of Anderson it looks like the RBBC is gonna kill me. I'm in a 2 player keeper league and need a book end for Alexander.....Looks like I might actually have to keep Steve Smith....I hate protecting a WR...lol

 
He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?
He hasn't done anything to indicate that he could be a #1 RB. He's had a limited # of carries but his YPC are rather pedestrian behind that line (4.1, 4.2). I think he will end up backing up/involved in RBBC somewhere but don't really see a team taking a shot at him being the man. He just hasn't proven worthy of getting that shot.
I'm not saying that he is definitely #1 RB material but according to NFL.com Morris is averaging 4.7 ypc behind the Seattle O-line vs. Alexander's 4.6. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302211

Now I agree that he's only had a limited number of carries and he's been used more as a 3rd down back but I'm not sure anyone can say he's definitely NOT a #1 RB in the right situation.

 
He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?
He hasn't done anything to indicate that he could be a #1 RB. He's had a limited # of carries but his YPC are rather pedestrian behind that line (4.1, 4.2). I think he will end up backing up/involved in RBBC somewhere but don't really see a team taking a shot at him being the man. He just hasn't proven worthy of getting that shot.
Not arguing. Just wondering. How on earth is 4.1 yards per carry PEDESTRIAN?!If you give the ball to a RB who averages 4.1 yards a carry, and he meets that average. You could (in concept only) rush the ball for an entire game.

4.1 x 3 downs=12.3 yards. Or a 1st down every third carry.

Unrealistic, I know. But 4.1 is Pedestrian now?

Here's a whole season at 4.1

260 carries(not over or underworked) at 4.1 yards per carry = 1,066 yards. Not unreal. But not to shabby either.

Wanna make it 300 carries? That's 1230 yards rushing.

Not worthy? you need to add IMHO to that statement.

His position coach says he would be very good if he were the main ball carrier. I'll take his word for it.....

I would say 3.2 to 3.5 is pedestrian. 3.6-3.9 is good 4.0-4.5 better than average 4.6+ HOF.......

Someone else posted they don't see INDY going w/ a rook at such an important spot. I would agree 100% w/ that staement. If Morris isn't the guy, Rhodes will be a stud. JMHO

 
As an ardent Morris supporter, I say to you... WHO CARES. It's not as if he'll get a feature job anyways (if that's what you're hoping for). Now stop bumping this thread up until he bloody signs with a team. Same with the Davenport thread.

 
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I would say 3.2 to 3.5 is pedestrian. 3.6-3.9 is good 4.0-4.5 better than average 4.6+ HOF.......
I would say you have a lot to learn. :rolleyes: ;) Seriously a 4 YPC avg is more or less a benchmark of respectability and 3.6-3.9 is NOT "good," although some very good backs have averaged that in a given year and weren't exactly considered a failure either. Course there are other factors like his minimal carries etc etc. He's seemed pretty respectable to me the few times I've seen him, but hard to say how much of that was him vs having a great OL or playin in mop-up situations, etc.

 
As an ardent Morris supporter, I say to you... WHO CARES. It's not as if he'll get a feature job anyways (if that's what you're hoping for). Now stop bumping this thread up until he bloody signs with a team. Same with the Davenport thread.
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I would say 3.2 to 3.5 is pedestrian. 3.6-3.9 is good 4.0-4.5 better than average 4.6+ HOF.......
I would say you have a lot to learn. :rolleyes: ;) Seriously a 4 YPC avg is more or less a benchmark of respectability and 3.6-3.9 is NOT "good," although some very good backs have averaged that in a given year and weren't exactly considered a failure either. Course there are other factors like his minimal carries etc etc. He's seemed pretty respectable to me the few times I've seen him, but hard to say how much of that was him vs having a great OL or playin in mop-up situations, etc.
Sorry man. But I do accept a lesson, when I need to. You overqualified your reply! :boxing: And I'm not pickin a fight w/ you Red. My point is that 4.1 IS not pedestrian. It is a very acceptable average yards per carry. It's certainly not great, but like I said 4.5+ is HOF if you average it. 4.1 as Pedestrian would make Edge,LT,Portis,Dom Davis, Cadillac,Rudi et al. only mildy better than pedestrian. That is just not so.

Really my point is: we Fantasy guys, have expectations that are WAY outta wack.

G YRDS AVE

Shaun AlexanderSEA 16 1880 5.1

Tiki Barber NYG 16 1860 5.2

Larry JohnsonKC 16 1750 5.2

Edgerrin JamesIND 15 1506 4.2

Clinton PortisWAS 16 1516 4.3

LaDainian TomlinsonSD16 1462 4.3

Rudi Johnson CIN 16 1458 4.3

Thomas JonesCHI 15 1335 4.3

Domanick DavisHOU 11 976 4.2

Warrick DunnATL 16 1416 5.1

Cadillac WilliamsTB 14 1178 4.1

Willie ParkerPIT 15 1202 4.7

Willis McGaheeBUF 16 1247 3.8

Reuben DroughnsCLE 16 1232 4.0

Julius JonesDAL 13 993 3.9

LaMont JordanOAK 14 1025 3.8

Samkon GadoGB 8 582 4.1

Fred TaylorJAC 11 787 4.1

Steven JacksonSTL 15 1046 4.1

Mike AndersonDEN 15 1014 4.2

Deuce McAllisterNO 5 335 3.6

Priest HolmesKC 7 451 3.8

Ricky WilliamsMIA 12 743 4.4

Tatum Bell DEN 15 921 5.3

Curtis MartinNYJ 12 735 3.3

Corey DillonNE 12 733 3.5

Ronnie BrownMIA 15 907 4.4

Jamal LewisBAL 15 906 3.4

DeShaun FosterCAR 15 879 4.3

Chris BrownTEN 15 851 3.8

Brian WestbrookPHI 12 617 4.0

Kevin JonesDET 13 664 3.6

Ahman GreenGB 5 255 3.3

Kevan BarlowSF 12 581 3.3

Frank GoreSF 14 608 4.8

Stephen DavisCAR 13 549 3.1

Marion BarberDAL 13 538 3.9

Mewelde MooreMIN 16 662 4.3

Antowain SmithNO 16 659 4.0

Greg JonesJAC 14 575 3.8

Ryan MoatsPHI 7 278 5.1

Bruce PerryPHI 274 4.6

Travis HenryTEN 10 335 3.8

Chester TaylorBAL 15 487 4.2

I'm NOT a MM owner or even fan. I would like to see him in Indy, if not. I'd like to see Rhodes run in this O' all season long again.

 
Colts | Team will avoid free agency frenzy for three weeks

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:33:51 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts will sit out the first three weeks of free agency until prices drop on players. Colts president Bill Polian said, "We always sit out the first three weeks. We don't become active until the market sort of levels out."

The anti-Redskin philosophy
Yeah, I mean if you wait long enough, you can snap up guys like Corey "Stay-Puft" Simon for a song!
 
He was in Indy yesterday, any word on that? Also, with Lewis back in Baltimore, is he the only legit FA RB left, where might he end up if not in Indy?
He hasn't done anything to indicate that he could be a #1 RB. He's had a limited # of carries but his YPC are rather pedestrian behind that line (4.1, 4.2). I think he will end up backing up/involved in RBBC somewhere but don't really see a team taking a shot at him being the man. He just hasn't proven worthy of getting that shot.
Not arguing. Just wondering. How on earth is 4.1 yards per carry PEDESTRIAN?!If you give the ball to a RB who averages 4.1 yards a carry, and he meets that average. You could (in concept only) rush the ball for an entire game.

4.1 x 3 downs=12.3 yards. Or a 1st down every third carry.

Unrealistic, I know. But 4.1 is Pedestrian now?

Here's a whole season at 4.1

260 carries(not over or underworked) at 4.1 yards per carry = 1,066 yards. Not unreal. But not to shabby either.

Wanna make it 300 carries? That's 1230 yards rushing.

Not worthy? you need to add IMHO to that statement.

His position coach says he would be very good if he were the main ball carrier. I'll take his word for it.....

I would say 3.2 to 3.5 is pedestrian. 3.6-3.9 is good 4.0-4.5 better than average 4.6+ HOF.......

Someone else posted they don't see INDY going w/ a rook at such an important spot. I would agree 100% w/ that staement. If Morris isn't the guy, Rhodes will be a stud. JMHO
It's called context. Stats have to be taken in context. I consider 4.1 pedestrian when the starter carries the ball for a full YPC more than the 3rd down back. 4.1 behind that line = 3.5 on an average line. If he had 4.1/4.2 on Arizona/Raiders it would mean something totally different.If he had a Tatum Bell YPC you could see a little more interest but what GM in the league is going to say man look at that dazzling 4.1 YPC. It's a big yawn especially when you consider that they have the best line in football. Any back can get 4 ypc with that line in that offense.

 
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