Norwood? (1 Viewer)

[Steelnation]

What do the sharks think on J Norwood moving forward.

Will he see more time? Clearly when he gets his touches he is as explosive as they come, question is, will he?

 

[Steelnation]

ATL homers????

 

[Rounders]

Good question, I have him stashed away on my bench just in case Dunn goes down.

Dynasty he's a for sure keeper, for re-draft he's only worth holding on to if you have a roster spot and want to take a chance on the injury bug biting Dunn.

 

[Will]

I have Norwood and it looks like I may be using him even with Dunn healthy. (Big league, bad draft, don't ask)

I am hoping for some blowouts and that they decide to not use Dunn up before the playoffs so Norwood maybe sees 10-12 touches. Then I just need that explosiveness to shine and see him make the most of those touches.

I agree it's not ideal this year but the guy looks good when he touches it so I am hoping he can help me out. I'd keep him stashed if I had room. He's gotta be one of the best handcuffs out there right now and he is seeing some action even with Dunn there. I guess you gotta ask yourself what you can add by dropping him...

 

[Nemesis]

I saw where he is listed on the injury report......Questionable, I think (shoulder)

Any info?.......esp since last week was a bye week.

I had Dunn as one of my 5 keepers and drafted Norwood and still have him stashed on my bench. My only concern is that I may not have enough keeper slots to keep Norwood at the start of next year. With that said, I may choose to cut Dunn loose as Norwood might be MORE valuable than Dunn to start 2007, especially if Dunn continues to lack the Goal Line opportunities.

 

[Will]

Just looking at his weekly stats quick.

Week 1 - 10-66; 0-0; 1 pass target

Week 2 - 9-45; 1-12; 1 target (he attempted a pass, but it was incomplete)

Week 3 - 13-44; 2-2; 2 targets

Week 4 - 6-106; 0-0; 0 targets and the big 78 yard TD run

Week 5 - bye

Week 6 - ?

So he looks to be getting around 10 touches. A lot of his work has come in the 4th quarter though so the more Atlanta blowouts the better I guess. I'd like to see a few more passes thrown his way but most of his time is late so they are running more I guess.

That big run in his last game gives me a little optimism that they will try to get him a little more involved. I like the fact they let him throw that HB option in week 2 as well. Tells me the coaches have confidence in him to make a smart decision and that they want him involved.

As has been mentioned, Dynasty he looks really nice, but I think he can help out those of us in very drastic spots this year.

 

[zoos]

why would you expect more passes? dunn isn't even getting any passes to speak of.

i always think of dunn as a pass-catching RB, but the fact is that i don't think it is really a part of the falcons or vick's playbook at this point.

 

[Will]

why would you expect more passes? dunn isn't even getting any passes to speak of.i always think of dunn as a pass-catching RB, but the fact is that i don't think it is really a part of the falcons or vick's playbook at this point.

Yeah, I was more hoping than expecting in increase in Norwoods pass receptions but I get your point. Vick is averaging 11 completions (on 22 attempts) a week (and that's high cuz he had to throw 31 times at NO week 3 in the loss.) so there does not appear to be a lot of reason for my hope. And yet, I still do. From Norwoods perspective though, passes are only a bonus. It's those 10 carries a week he's getting that will get him his points this year. But if he keeps making plays and Atlanta continues to win I can see his opportunities increase as they rest Dunn adn work in another threat to the offense.

 

[bojanglingus]

I have Norwood as well, and I may drop him for Lendale White. Norwood is clearly the better long term selection behind that OL. However, short term I think their are clearly a few other #2 backs who will outperform him this year. Dunn isn't very injury prone and as mentioned, Atlanta doesn't have a passing attack.

 

[Guest]

Well, I really don't think they want to see him moving backward, so I imagine they would be in favor of seeing him moving forward.

 

[rumblinbumblinstumbler]

I'm not sure how much value he really has other than as a Dunn backup.

I'm currently trying to trade for him as I am a Dunn owner, but, realistically I don't think he is a likely starter until next year, if then.

Dunn does not miss very many games, if any.

Dunn is under contract for next year, although, at a price of $3M he will probably need to re-work it as he has done the last 2 years.