Moore starting over Bennett (1 Viewer)

[Crimson Hawk]

CBS is reporting that Moore will start over Bennett once he returns:News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Moore will continue to start despite the return of Michael Bennett. "Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."God I hope this is true.

 

[taz]

CBS is reporting that Moore will start over Bennett once he returns:News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Moore will continue to start despite the return of Michael Bennett. "Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."God I hope this is true.

Now, let's see what happens when SOD gets back.

 

[Isotopes]

CBS is reporting that Moore will start over Bennett once he returns:News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Moore will continue to start despite the return of Michael Bennett. "Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."God I hope this is true.

WOW! That would be big news. If Mewelde can keep Bennett on the bench, he should just clear out his locker as his fate has been determined. How does O fit into this equation? I have been eyeing him as a potential buy low candidate, but with Moore's production, I am not sure this still makes sense.

 

[Hurons]

"Mewelde Moore, I knew he was a player the first day I saw him in training camp in pads," Culpepper said. "I couldn't believe he was a fourth-round pick. I just thank God he's here. He's a player."

 

[CheeseHead]

Wait till Smith returns after his 4 game suspension.

 

[Koya]

Wait till Smith returns after his 4 game suspension.

yeah, cause then all the smith owners will be preaching how THEY have the man.please.... its week to week here. unless you have all three on your roster, I wouldnt feel confident from here out.

 

[Crimson Hawk]

Well 2 out of 3 ain't bad either.

 

[tenacious_b]

I just want to see Switz squirm. How many O Smith > M Moore posts will we see from him over the next couple weeks. I can only imagine.

 

[Family Matters]

This is irrily familiar to Denver. The only difference is all the Minn backs produce.

 

[Doug B]

I'm starting to have the feeling after trading Mewelde Moore for Drew Bennett last week.Oh well -- our league is TD-heavy ... that would've mitigated Moore's contribution somewhat. But still. :X

 

[packersfan]

CBS is reporting that Moore will start over Bennett once he returns:

News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Moore will continue to start despite the return of Michael Bennett. "Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."

God I hope this is true.

In the interest of context and clarity it should be pointed out that this quote pertains to this week only. What happens in Week 8 remains to be seen. The same with Week 9 when Smith returns.

 

[Da Masses]

CBS is reporting that Moore will start over Bennett once he returns:

News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Moore will continue to start despite the return of Michael Bennett. "Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."

God I hope this is true.

I have both Bennett and Smith on my roster I even had the chance to drop Bennett and pick up Droughns in that league like I did in my others, but I says to myself, "Self, keep Bennett. He's gonna start when he get 100%. Droughns may not do well against the Panthers and you would have lost a great RB"

Damn you Tice, damn you to HELL!!!

Oh well, dem da breaks :rotflmao:

 

[thepig-pen]

Go look at the whole article. It basically says Moore will start the next game and Bennett thinks he'll start after that.

Vikings notes: Bennett could play, but Moore will start Mark Craig, Star Tribune October 19, 2004 VNOT1019 The Miami Dolphins would love to have the Vikings' latest so-called problem at running back.Fresh off a 605-yard offensive display that was the second highest in team history, the Vikings are searching for ways to squeeze in a few touches for nearly forgotten former Pro Bowl player Michael Bennett.Bennett, who hasn't played since the third preseason game, will practice Wednesday for the first time since having arthroscopic knee surgery on Oct. 4. Barring another setback, he is expected to play Sunday against Tennessee.But he won't start. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week."Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."A former fourth-stringer, Moore seized his opportunity when Bennett and Moe Williams were injured and Onterrio Smith began serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.In the past two games, Moore had 423 all-purpose yards (201 rushing, 168 receiving and 54 returning). That's a rookie team record for two consecutive games and second overall behind Chuck Foreman's 466 (283 rushing, 183 receiving) in 1976."Mewelde was a luxury," Linehan said. "Now he's a necessity."Bennett said he's willing to ease back into the offense behind Moore this week. But it's clear who he believes the position belongs to long-term."Things happen, and that's Onterrio and Mewelde's job to come in and do something when the starter is out," Bennett said. "They're doing a great job. I'm happy with the way they are developing. It makes our team that much better. But I want to come back."

 

[MightyDrunk]

 

[Pigskin75]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications? Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

 

[taz]

Go look at the whole article. It basically says Moore will start the next game and Bennett thinks he'll start after that.

Vikings notes: Bennett could play, but Moore will start Mark Craig,  Star Tribune October 19, 2004 VNOT1019   The Miami Dolphins would love to have the Vikings' latest so-called problem at running back.Fresh off a 605-yard offensive display that was the second highest in team history, the Vikings are searching for ways to squeeze in a few touches for nearly forgotten former Pro Bowl player Michael Bennett.Bennett, who hasn't played since the third preseason game, will practice Wednesday for the first time since having arthroscopic knee surgery on Oct. 4. Barring another setback, he is expected to play Sunday against Tennessee.But he won't start. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week."Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."A former fourth-stringer, Moore seized his opportunity when Bennett and Moe Williams were injured and Onterrio Smith began serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.In the past two games, Moore had 423 all-purpose yards (201 rushing, 168 receiving and 54 returning). That's a rookie team record for two consecutive games and second overall behind Chuck Foreman's 466 (283 rushing, 183 receiving) in 1976."Mewelde was a luxury," Linehan said. "Now he's a necessity."Bennett said he's willing to ease back into the offense behind Moore this week. But it's clear who he believes the position belongs to long-term."Things happen, and that's Onterrio and Mewelde's job to come in and do something when the starter is out," Bennett said. "They're doing a great job. I'm happy with the way they are developing. It makes our team that much better. But I want to come back."

Let me try and translate:

"Production is production," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."

The Vikings will stay with the hot hand, as least for the foreseeable future, and right now that's Moore.

"Mewelde was a luxury," Linehan said. "Now he's a necessity."

They need Moore to step up with SOD on suspension and Bennett possibly not 100%, and they'll do that for as long as they need.If I were a Bennett owner, I'd feel an little better if Linehan said, "Bennett is our starting running back, and will be back in the lineup once he's 100 percent." This "That's life" quote would make me real uneasy, as if to say that Moore is producing and will continue to do so until he shows he can't handle the workload.

 

[Da Masses]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications? Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

 

[packersfan]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

 

[Pigskin75]

If I were a Bennett owner, I'd feel an little better if Linehan said, "Bennett is our starting running back, and will be back in the lineup once he's 100 percent." This "That's life" quote would make me real uneasy, as if to say that Moore is producing and will continue to do so until he shows he can't handle the workload.

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

 

[knowledge dropper]

He looked good against the Texans and Saints, but so would most of us in the Minnesota offense. The true test will be this week with no Randy Moss getting double and triple-teamed down field.

 

[Da Masses]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications? Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

 

[packersfan]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

 

[MightyDrunk]

Linehan=master motivator

 

[phrozen]

If I were a Bennett owner, I'd feel an little better if Linehan said, "Bennett is our starting running back, and will be back in the lineup once he's 100 percent." This "That's life" quote would make me real uneasy, as if to say that Moore is producing and will continue to do so until he shows he can't handle the workload.

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Don't forget about Maddox - he started it all this year

 

[jurb26]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications? Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

If this is the case, looks like we have finally found our rookie 1,000 yd rusher. Only took 6 weeks to narrow the field.

 

[Neyd]

This is nothing new. I think we all knew that the Vikings use a RBBC attack. Moe has the perhaps the highest fantasy value of all backs. He is sure to be the goaline back. You can bet that if bennet can get his 4.2 speed back. He will see more carries than MM. I expect MM and MB to see equal time this year. So unless your in a large league, I don't think that either of these backs will are starters after next week if bennet doesn't get hurt. I was really hoping that the vikings would trade SOD or Bennet this week for D help. Guess not.A VERY important thing to note that Tice expects his RBs to block. Moore is a rookie and has missed a few blocking assingments. Tice will not tolerate this. C-pep is his bread and butter.

 

[Da Masses]

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

Hopefully not, but it doesn't look good at the moment I'm 5-1 and in first place in my division with a 2 game cushion and have the most points in my league and I was hoping that Bennett would be my RB3 (we start 3 RB's) and either do well or help untill Smith gets back.Have Portis and Bettis on bye and have to start CuMart with C Taylor and now Bennett may get spot not starter time. Portis looks like he's getting on the right track, Bettis is doing a pretty good Cris Carter impersonation so I'm not so bad off at RB's come next week .Just wouldn't mind having Bennett full time this week 'cause I like to win

 

[Da Masses]

Linehan=master motivator

Hope that's the case.

 

[bumpman]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

Agreed.

 

[Pigskin75]

If I were a Bennett owner, I'd feel an little better if Linehan said, "Bennett is our starting running back, and will be back in the lineup once he's 100 percent." This "That's life" quote would make me real uneasy, as if to say that Moore is producing and will continue to do so until he shows he can't handle the workload.

And I think that old adage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Don't forget about Maddox - he started it all this year

Right you are you big purple thing with a domination fetish!

 

[joffer]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

Agreed.

second.Still think it's Bennet's job

 

[phrozen]

Right you are you big purple thing with a domination fetish!

How did you guess??

 

[Kleck.]

Who cares when the wave ends? It's been a hell of a ride so far for anyone who snagged Moore off the wire.If he doesn't start week 8 or beyond, I could care less. He came in huge when I needed him most. That's more than I could ever ask from a waiver pick-up.

 

[cstu]

If I were a Bennett owner, I'd feel an little better if Linehan said, "Bennett is our starting running back, and will be back in the lineup once he's 100 percent." This "That's life" quote would make me real uneasy, as if to say that Moore is producing and will continue to do so until he shows he can't handle the workload.

And I think that old addage, "You don't lose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.Edited for my worst pet peeve.

 

[Pigskin75]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

Agreed.

second.Still think it's Bennet's job

The Quentin Griffin withdrawal station is two doors down on the left. We'll be opening up the Michael Bennett station in just a few weeks. Until then please partake in the refreshing soft drinks we have on tap. We also offer a yoga class to get your mind off your wasted draft pick/roster spot. It's not so bad. We've all been through it.Hi, I'm Frank, and I'm a Quentin Griffin owner.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.

 

[phrozen]

Who cares when the wave ends? It's been a hell of a ride so far for anyone who snagged Moore off the wire.If he doesn't start week 8 or beyond, I could care less. He came in huge when I needed him most. That's more than I could ever ask from a waiver pick-up.

good point, he has been really helpful to me.Knowing Bennett's luck he will probably tear a bicep brushing his teeth before Sundays game or something As injury prone has he is I can't imagine him taking over the starting job and staying healthy for to long.It is a shame too because he is a great player.

 

[joffer]

The quote indicates that, but read further...

But he won't start [referring to Bennett]. Rookie Mewelde Moore will start for the third consecutive game, and there are indications he might hang onto the starting job beyond this week.

Indications?  Meaning if the kid continues to produce, and he's a big pass target, he'll continue to start and be a big part of the offense.

That's what I'm b'tchin about I said this before. If this kid keeps up like this, Bennett and Smith will be spelling MOORE not the other way around!

I'll take that bet.

What chu talkin' bout Willis?

I don't think Moore will be the starter if all of the RBs are healthy.

Agreed.

second.Still think it's Bennet's job

The Quentin Griffin withdrawal station is two doors down on the left. We'll be opening up the Michael Bennett station in just a few weeks. Until then please partake in the refreshing soft drinks we have on tap. We also offer a yoga class to get your mind off your wasted draft pick/roster spot. It's not so bad. We've all been through it.Hi, I'm Frank, and I'm a Quentin Griffin owner.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.

:sigh:I don't own him in any league that matters to me. I own Moore in two leagues and desparately need O. Smith to keep in alive in the MB/Staff Survivor league. I'm much rather have Moore keep the job.

IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE AN OBJECTIVE OPINION ON A PLAYER WITHOUT BEING AFFECTED BY YOUR OWN ROSTER

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[swandown]

I don't want to wade through dozens of posts, so....Can anyone tell me if Tice said ANYTHING about Moore starting beyond Week 7? Did he say anything about Moore starting ahead of Smith?Just curious. If all he said was "Moore starts ahead of Bennett this week", that's not exactly earth-shattering -worthy news.

 

[Pigskin75]

IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE AN OBJECTIVE OPINION ON A PLAYER WITHOUT BEING AFFECTED BY YOUR OWN ROSTER

I know dude...it's just a joke.Good luck to you!

 

[Pigskin75]

I don't want to wade through dozens of posts, so....Can anyone tell me if Tice said ANYTHING about Moore starting beyond Week 7? Did he say anything about Moore starting ahead of Smith?Just curious. If all he said was "Moore starts ahead of Bennett this week", that's not exactly earth-shattering -worthy news.

I don't think Tice did but the offensive coordinator did hint toward that.

 

[Glatty]

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Actually, I think that went out the window with Drew Bledsoe a few years ago, while he was on the Pats and little known young gun named Tom Brady came in when he was injured, leading them to the SuperBowl and never looking back.Also, as someone else pointed out, the two words I'm focusing on in this article are "That's life" muttered by the OC. It's almost as if he's he's telling Bennet right there - "them's the breaks kid - you were injured for 13 of our last 18 games. Mewelde stepped up and has done more in these two games than you did in almost all your games last year. He's our man now."jsut my opinion...Disclosure: I own Mewelde and Onterrio.

 

[Da Masses]

second.Still think it's Bennet's job

The Quentin Griffin withdrawal station is two doors down on the left. We'll be opening up the Michael Bennett station in just a few weeks. Until then please partake in the refreshing soft drinks we have on tap. We also offer a yoga class to get your mind off your wasted draft pick/roster spot. It's not so bad. We've all been through it.Hi, I'm Frank, and I'm a Quentin Griffin owner.Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.

:sigh:I don't own him in any league that matters to me. I own Moore in two leagues and desparately need O. Smith to keep in alive in the MB/Staff Survivor league. I'm much rather have Moore keep the job.IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE AN OBJECTIVE OPINION ON A PLAYER WITHOUT BEING AFFECTED BY YOUR OWN ROSTERnext

woof.............

 

[packersfan]

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Actually, I think that went out the window with Drew Bledsoe a few years ago, while he was on the Pats and little known young gun named Tom Brady came in when he was injured, leading them to the SuperBowl and never looking back.

Go back even further to 1992 and Green Bay when Don Majkowski got hurt and the backup came in and took his job for good.

 

[Da Masses]

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Actually, I think that went out the window with Drew Bledsoe a few years ago, while he was on the Pats and little known young gun named Tom Brady came in when he was injured, leading them to the SuperBowl and never looking back.

Go back even further to 1992 and Green Bay when Don Majkowski got hurt and the backup came in and took his job for good.

Uhmm guys, THIS AIN'T HELPING

 

[Crimson Hawk]

I think that I will just try to trade Moore and Smith and let someone else deal with this situation.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Who would you rather have on your team, if you could only choose one?BennettMooreSmithWilliams

 

[Gr00vus]

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Actually, I think that went out the window with Drew Bledsoe a few years ago, while he was on the Pats and little known young gun named Tom Brady came in when he was injured, leading them to the SuperBowl and never looking back.

Go back even further to 1992 and Green Bay when Don Majkowski got hurt and the backup came in and took his job for good.

Uhmm guys, THIS AIN'T HELPING

Any time someone can mention Don Majkowski in a thread, it's helping.

 

[Monarch]

Who would you rather have on your team, if you could only choose one?BennettMooreSmithWilliams

I am not sure I want any of them. I own two (Moore and Bennet). I am just hoping Tice doesn't try to use them all!!!

 

[Pigskin75]

And I think that old addage, "You don't loose your job to injury" went out the window with QGriffin.

Actually, I think that went out the window with Drew Bledsoe a few years ago, while he was on the Pats and little known young gun named Tom Brady came in when he was injured, leading them to the SuperBowl and never looking back.

Go back even further to 1992 and Green Bay when Don Majkowski got hurt and the backup came in and took his job for good.

Uhmm guys, THIS AIN'T HELPING

Any time someone can mention Don Majkowski in a thread, it's helping.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: !!!

 

[Pigskin75]

Who would you rather have on your team, if you could only choose one?BennettMooreSmithWilliams

I am not sure I want any of them. I own two (Moore and Bennet). I am just hoping Tice doesn't try to use them all!!!

The only reason I'm in this freaking situation is because:1. Travis Henry sux2. Some 4th string FB took my secret weapons job!Now I've knee deep in the MIN RBBC situation which I avoided like the plague during the draft!God I love fantasy football!