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Let's think about this. Anderson can't even sleep through the night without pain, how is he going to make it through a game? It doesn't sound like he'll get much rest this week. If he does rest, and he ends up starting, how long is he going to last until the next "good shot on the right spot". I'm staying away from him this week, even if he is declared the starter.
No way you get FWP and an upgrade at WR for Mike A. I don't see the upside for Mike FWP *could* be facing.
I was going to say the exact same thing.
Anderson didn't get injured on a hit. Anderson got injured reaching back for a ball. Sort of one of those weird injuries.Anyway, I think after Anderson missed all of last season, he's really really eager to get back on the field. I think he'll dress and see time... but I'm still avoiding the situation. Even if he plays, I see Dayne and/or Bell spelling him liberally, and Denver has had trouble running against the 3-4, historically. Look how they did last season against SanD.
if he dresses and is able to go, he'll start and Shanahan wil run him 20+ times.If he is only healthy enough to "see some time" Shanahan will leave him inactive.Maybe he's in a league full of Denver homers.
Just like Shanahan did with Droughns and Bell last season?First, playing with the injury doesn't increase the risk of reinjuring it, it's strictly a pain issue. And if Anderson can play through the pain, Shanahan will let him. I still think Shanny would spell Anderson a lot more this week than usual, though. Anderson would still get the meaningful carries (short yardage, goal line), but I definitely expect Bell to get some between-the-20 carries to keep Anderson fresh for those meaningful carries.
If he is only healthy enough to "see some time" Shanahan will leave him inactive.
I certainly don't THINK I forget how Shannie plays his RBs early in the season. I don't know how it's all that different from how he plays his RBs late in the season. I understand that Shanny's #1 priority is to find a workhorse and get him 20+ carries a game. I also understand that there are situations where he will alter that strategy for a game if it's in the best interest of his workhorse and his football team.As for comparable injuries... I can't think of another injury that had 0% chance of recurring if a player came back, where it was just a pain issue. I know if it's an ankle injury, or something that has even a slight chance of recurring if the player rushes back, then Shanny will hold him out in a heartbeat. From what I read, there's no chance of this recurring, it's just a question of whether Anderson can deal with the pain. I don't think Shanahan would have any reservations against playing him even if he was still hurting. I also don't think Shanny would rush him 20-25 times, especially against a 3-4 defense, if he was hurting.
feel free to.if MA does not practice during the week, he does not play in the game.I'm gonna hold you to this dude.
Hell, that's a given. Nothing magical about that.feel free to.if MA does not practice during the week, he does not play in the game.I'm gonna hold you to this dude.
C'mon, most NFL players suffer a lot of pain throughout the course of the season... and play through it... I've read biographies of players describing in agonizing detail just the effects of a turf burn let alone a serious injury... I think you'll find most NFL players have more than a few tough nights throughout the course of a season because of the pain they suffer... and yet still start every week.
Yes, JU,He was attending a funeral today. That was why Shanahan said yesterday that we'd know more Friday - he knew he'd be out today. FWIW, my gut feel is he'll start this week.
This is one reason I've generally avoided Denver RBs, although I did end up with Droughns last year and Bell and Anderson in different leagues this year. I really hope Anderson plays as I need him more than Bell, but mostly I just want a decision before I head to church on Sunday.
Hi,I don't "find" info for a gut feel. I have them. They come from about 50 different factors from talking to people in the area, to knowing what I know of Anderson, to understanding the nature of the injury, to the game situation, to the team situation, to the roster situation. If I had to list them, it might be closer to 100.
That may be true, but is he worth a start here?1. He is banged up.
I think the shark move here is to avoid this play this week, as next week will give us a much clearer picture as to Anderson's health.Playing him here, and you risk a scenario where he is in 2-3 plays...and has to come out. Too scary if you ask me.
I don't remember claiming to be. I'm pretty sure that FWP's value is higher here than in most circles, though.
