Official Bishop Sankey - Best RB in the 2014 Draft (2 Viewers)

[Brewtown]

Titans | Bishop Sankey in great shape, focusing mentally

Tennessee Titans rookie RB Bishop Sankey recently said he's in great shape and is reviewing plays every day with running backs coach Sylvester Croom. Sankey believes he can have a big impact once he gets plays down and used to his teammates

Fantasy Tip: Sankey is expected to get the lion's share of playing time with Shonn Greene, Jackie Battle and maybe even Dexter McCluster in the mix. Sankey should be drafted as a low-end RB2 in standard leagues.

 

[Brewtown]

Finding the Fits: Bishop Sankey will soon be a star for Titans

By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com

Tennessee Titans' best fit: RB Bishop Sankey, Washington

Four years removed from the electric 2009 season in which he became just the sixth player in NFL history to ever eclipse the 2,000 rushing yard mark in a single season, the Titans released Chris Johnson.

In the second round of the 2014 draft, general manager Ruston Webster and new head coach Ken Whisenhunt drafted his replacement in Sankey, a player whose style on and off the field couldn't be more different than the phenom once known as CJ2K.

Whereas the 5-foot-11, 203-pound Johnson looked and broke away from defenders like a wide receiver, the Sankey's success has less to do with his speed (a very respectable 4.49 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine) and more to do with vision, burst and surprising power to fight through would-be tacklers. He runs with good forward lean and determination and spins off of contact, rarely take a direct shot. Sankey has natural hands, showing the ability to pluck outside of his frame as well as track over his shoulder. Due to his experience in former Washington (and current Southern Cal) head coach Steve Sarkisian's pro-style attack, Sankey is also well-versed in pass protection, showing awareness and the toughness to take on hard-charging defenders. Sankey was impressive at the Combine and his Pro Day workout, as well.

Johnson's flashiness on the field was matched by a flamboyant personality off it. Sankey, on the other hand, is a no-nonsense son of an Air Force technical sergeant who is quick to credit teammates for his success.

All in all, it is easy to see why the Titans made Sankey the first running back selected in the 2014 draft. And given that investment, as well as the shrinking career expectancy of runners in today's NFL, don't expect Whisenhunt to take long to feature the rookie. Sankey's reliable all-around game should earn him plenty of playing time pushing the journeymen specialists otherwise dotting the Titans' roster at running back, like the bulldozing 5-foot-11, 233 pound Shonn Greene, kick returner extraordinaire Leon Washington or jitterbug Dexter McCluster into complementary roles.

I expect Sankey to take over as the lead back in Tennessee early and ultimately enjoy a similar rookie season as the back I compared him to in January - Giovani Bernard. Registering 1,209 all-purpose yards, eight touchdowns and helping push his squad into the playoffs (as Bernard did last year for the Bengals) would put Sankey in the running as the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Given his pro-ready game and mentality, Sankey may, in fact, be the favorite heading into the season for this award.

Other thoughts on the Titans' 2014 draft class:

The presence of three-time All-Pro Michael Roos at left tackle and the four-year, 20 million dollar contract given to former Baltimore Ravens' right tackle Michael Oher prior to the draft made the Titans' selection of Michigan's Taylor Lewan a surprising selection. Upon closer review of Oher's contract, however, it is easy to see that Webster and Co. protected the team by sticking to the best-available-player strategy on draft day. A back-loaded contract rewards Oher if he plays up to his talent but doesn't trap the Titans should the veteran disappoint - or simply get beaten out - by the rookie. Though each of his 48 starts came at left tackle for the Wolverines, some clubs saw Lewan as a natural right tackle. Lewan plays with the aggression and physicality teams prefer on the strongside and he's an extraordinary athlete who remains a relative neophyte on the offensive line. Lewan only made the transition from defensive line as a senior in high school, which some believe is a sign of his coachability.

A team with lesser talent at offensive tackle might have passed on former LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger as the classic pocket passer lacked mobility even before suffering a torn ACL late last year. Given incumbent starter Jake Locker's inability to remain healthy thus far, however, the selection of the strong-armed, prototypically-built Mettenberger makes sense, especially given Whisenhunt's offense. Mettenberger flashed future NFL-starter ability in Cam Cameron's pro-style offense at LSU, learning to manipulate defenses as well as the ability to make every throw. Mettenberger slid to the sixth round, in part, due to questions about his leadership ability. He'd do well to learn from Locker, who, for all of his inconsistencies in the durability and accuracy department, is well-respected for his dedication. With the Titans electing to not pick up the fifth-year option in Locker's contract, the 2010 first round pick must enjoy his finest season in the NFL or risk playing elsewhere in 2015. As such, Mettenberger is in perfect position to convince Whisenhunt and Co. that the club's future at quarterback is in safe hands.

Tennessee's 2014 draft class:

1st Round - No. 3 overall - OL Taylor Lewan, Michigan

2nd Round - No. 39 overall - RB Bishop Sankey, Washington

4th Round - No. 93 overall - DL DaQuan Jones, Penn State

4th Round - No. 114 overall - DB Marqueston Huff, Wyoming

5th Round - No. 144 overall - ILB Avery Williamson, Kentucky

6th Round - No. 222 overall - QB Zach Mettenberger, LSU

Key Undrafted Free Agents Signed:

RB Antonio Andrews, Western Kentucky

OLB/DE James Gayle, Virginia Tech

OC Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma

 

[cloppbeast]

I think you're eating way too much Sankey Fluff Cereal, Brewtown. You're going to get a cavity.

 

[Brewtown]

Sorry Cloppbeast - but this is a Bishop Sankey thread... Threads for running backs who were NOT the first RB selected in the 2014 NFL Draft are located elsewhere...

 

[Brewtown]

Rookie appreciation: Bishop Sankey

By Will Lomas  @jlomas72 on Jul 12 2014, 6:29p

One of the ideas I have been toying with, is looking at every piece of film that the fine folks at Draft Breakdown have on each Titans rookie, and putting up (what I believe to be) their best college game up on this site. This series of stories would be called "rookie appreciation". This is a little similar to what I did when each player was drafted by the Titans, but instead of cutting up the film into highlight gifs, the point of this is to show you what each player looks like when they "go off" for an entire game.

Now, with training camp coming up and real (well at least preseason) football getting ready to start within a month, this is one of the last times that it will be important to look at what the rookies did in college.


With that in mind, this is the Bishop Sankey edition of rookie appreciation.

As you can see this is Bishop Sankey and his Washington Huskies against the Illinois Fighting Illini. This was not only Sankey's best statistical game of the year (tallying 271 total yards and three TDs) but it also showed every tool you could possibly look for in a featured running back. Lateral burst, vision, patience, straight-line speed, great hands, pass blocking, and tough running both between the tackles and on the outside were all on display here.

http://www.draftbreakdown.com/video-embed/?clip=246342

There are three things that really stand out to me in this game, and they are ultimately why I chose it for rookie appreciation:

1. Sankey runs hard every play. Whether it is a run late in the game to secure the win, a crucial catch and run on a long 2nd down, or if it is just 1st and 10, Sankey gives it his absolute best every time.

2. Rarely do you see one man take Sankey down in the open field. It happens, but mostly it happens because Sankey doesn't see a way to escape and he understands that what makes the Washington offense run effectively is using a no-huddle to keep opponents off balance.

3. Finally, no matter how much the defense was keying on him or how much pressure was on him, he didn't make any crucial mistakes. No fumbles for Sankey in this game and no drops or miscues in the passing game. The fact that the defense knew from the first drive that he was the number one option in this game, did nothing to slow him down.

Let me know in the comments if you would like to see more rookie appreciation pieces.

http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2014/7/12/5894267/rookie-appreciation-bishop-Sankey

 

[Clifford]

This is the same game that Matt Waldman criticized in his article I posted earlier on in this thread. I have watched that game several times by now. That is why I take issue with his criticisms during that game. Because there are clear examples, at least to me that Sankey does have vision of defenders at the second level of the defense. Many of these plays are blown up in the backfield as the offensive line seems poorly matched for the defense.

I can really understand criticisms of Sankey's power and open field moves. He doesn't get around defenders often, and he will get stopped in his tracks. But I can't accept any knocks on his vision - it may be the only thing he has going for him.

I think those picking the vision battle are nitpicking. He is far from perfect, but he is ahead of where most runners are at this stage of their career.

I loved his vision, before about 3 minutes ago. That's when I saw this play, where to me he misses an obvious MAC truck sized hole.

I used to like this kid before I re-re-watched the Stanford game. To be fair, it was by far his worst, against a good defense. But still...

17 coming through untouched. He saw it and tried to break it outside. Fault the missed blocking.

 

[rdrouyn]

This is the same game that Matt Waldman criticized in his article I posted earlier on in this thread. I have watched that game several times by now. That is why I take issue with his criticisms during that game. Because there are clear examples, at least to me that Sankey does have vision of defenders at the second level of the defense. Many of these plays are blown up in the backfield as the offensive line seems poorly matched for the defense.

I can really understand criticisms of Sankey's power and open field moves. He doesn't get around defenders often, and he will get stopped in his tracks. But I can't accept any knocks on his vision - it may be the only thing he has going for him.

I think those picking the vision battle are nitpicking. He is far from perfect, but he is ahead of where most runners are at this stage of their career.

I loved his vision, before about 3 minutes ago. That's when I saw this play, where to me he misses an obvious MAC truck sized hole.

I used to like this kid before I re-re-watched the Stanford game. To be fair, it was by far his worst, against a good defense. But still...

17 coming through untouched. He saw it and tried to break it outside. Fault the missed blocking.

Because players in the NFL never miss blocks. But hey he runs well then things are blocked well, which puts him on the same level as 95% of the running backs in the NFL.

 

[cstu]

Stanford wasn't just a good defense, they only allowed 2.9 YPC. Sankey averaged 4.6 YPC and I believe was the only RB to break 100 yards against them.

 

[fruity pebbles]

This is the same game that Matt Waldman criticized in his article I posted earlier on in this thread. I have watched that game several times by now. That is why I take issue with his criticisms during that game. Because there are clear examples, at least to me that Sankey does have vision of defenders at the second level of the defense. Many of these plays are blown up in the backfield as the offensive line seems poorly matched for the defense.

I can really understand criticisms of Sankey's power and open field moves. He doesn't get around defenders often, and he will get stopped in his tracks. But I can't accept any knocks on his vision - it may be the only thing he has going for him.

I think those picking the vision battle are nitpicking. He is far from perfect, but he is ahead of where most runners are at this stage of their career.

I loved his vision, before about 3 minutes ago. That's when I saw this play, where to me he misses an obvious MAC truck sized hole.

I used to like this kid before I re-re-watched the Stanford game. To be fair, it was by far his worst, against a good defense. But still...

17 coming through untouched. He saw it and tried to break it outside. Fault the missed blocking.

i didn't see a huge hole he missed. i did see 3 blockers on that side and 6 defenders though.

 

[jurb26]

This is the same game that Matt Waldman criticized in his article I posted earlier on in this thread. I have watched that game several times by now. That is why I take issue with his criticisms during that game. Because there are clear examples, at least to me that Sankey does have vision of defenders at the second level of the defense. Many of these plays are blown up in the backfield as the offensive line seems poorly matched for the defense.

I can really understand criticisms of Sankey's power and open field moves. He doesn't get around defenders often, and he will get stopped in his tracks. But I can't accept any knocks on his vision - it may be the only thing he has going for him.

I think those picking the vision battle are nitpicking. He is far from perfect, but he is ahead of where most runners are at this stage of their career.

I loved his vision, before about 3 minutes ago. That's when I saw this play, where to me he misses an obvious MAC truck sized hole.

I used to like this kid before I re-re-watched the Stanford game. To be fair, it was by far his worst, against a good defense. But still...

17 coming through untouched. He saw it and tried to break it outside. Fault the missed blocking.

Because players in the NFL never miss blocks. But hey he runs well then things are blocked well, which puts him on the same level as 95% of the running backs in the NFL.

I have no idea what you're looking at and how you seem to think there is a massive hole over there.

 

[rdrouyn]

This is the same game that Matt Waldman criticized in his article I posted earlier on in this thread. I have watched that game several times by now. That is why I take issue with his criticisms during that game. Because there are clear examples, at least to me that Sankey does have vision of defenders at the second level of the defense. Many of these plays are blown up in the backfield as the offensive line seems poorly matched for the defense.

I can really understand criticisms of Sankey's power and open field moves. He doesn't get around defenders often, and he will get stopped in his tracks. But I can't accept any knocks on his vision - it may be the only thing he has going for him.

I think those picking the vision battle are nitpicking. He is far from perfect, but he is ahead of where most runners are at this stage of their career.

I loved his vision, before about 3 minutes ago. That's when I saw this play, where to me he misses an obvious MAC truck sized hole.

I used to like this kid before I re-re-watched the Stanford game. To be fair, it was by far his worst, against a good defense. But still...

17 coming through untouched. He saw it and tried to break it outside. Fault the missed blocking.

Because players in the NFL never miss blocks. But hey he runs well then things are blocked well, which puts him on the same level as 95% of the running backs in the NFL.

I have no idea what you're looking at and how you seem to think there is a massive hole over there.

Oh I was thinking of a different play. I agree there was no hole there, the best option was to take it outside.

This was the play I was thinking about: See Sankey miss a Giant Hole

 

[rdrouyn]

Stanford wasn't just a good defense, they only allowed 2.9 YPC. Sankey averaged 4.6 YPC and I believe was the only RB to break 100 yards against them.

That stat would be more impressive if there were good runners in the PAC-12. Kadeem Carey, Bishop Sankey... and? D'Anthony Thomas if you want to count COP backs?

 

[biju]

More on Bishop Sankey

Interesting read. Hadn't really thought about Tennessee's lack of success drafting RBs but it could be a counter to the whole first RB being drafted argument.

Why would we care about the Titan's draft success around RBs? Wouldn't it be better to tie this to the GM? Ruston Webster has the following career (taken from http://www.titansonline.com/team/staff/rustom-webster/1ce05f6a-63d1-41ba-9878-979468c419c8):

GM Ruston Webster’s background:

2012-14: Tennessee Titans - General Manager

2010-11: Tennessee Titans - Vice President of Player Personnel

2006-09: Seattle Seahawks - Vice President of Player Personnel

2005: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Director of Player Personnel

2001-04: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Director of College Scouting

1992-00: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Regional Scout

1989-91: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Director of Pro Personnel

1988: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Regional Scout

1987: Tulsa - Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends Coach

1986: Alabama - Graduate Assistant

1985: SW Louisiana - Graduate Assistant

Here is who he has possibly influenced drafting (or signing as UDFA) the last 13 years. It's worth noting this isn't necessarily his doing, but it does cover the time when he was VP of Player Personnel, Direct of Player Personnel, or Director of College Scouting so it stands to reason he had influence here although I couldn't find any specific record of this.

Titans (2010- ):

Bishop Sankey (2nd round, 2014): TBD

Jamie Harper (4th round, 2011) was the last RB Webster would have had some influence in drafting. He had pretty terrible stats and was released just before being arrested for domestic violence (no connection here, just found it interesting).

LeGarrette Blount (UDFA, 2010) was released after making the final 53 and claimed by TB. Blount had a solid 2010 season with the Bucs and has put up two additional decent seasons with the Bucs (2011) and Patriots (2013).

Seahawks (2006-2009):

Justin Forsett (7th round, 2008). Forsett is still in the league and has at times (2009, 2010) acted as a starting RB due to injuries. He owns a career 4.9 YPC.

Buccaneers (2001-2005):

Cadillac Williams (1st round--5th overall, 2005) who had great talent, however was injury-prone.

Earnest Graham (UDFA, 2003) was primarily a PS player for 2003 and 2004. Injury to Cadillac Williams (and Alstott, and Pittman) in 2007 put him as the starter. He split time in 2008 until injury forced him back to FB where he predominantly stayed through 2011.

Travis Stephens (4th round, 2002) never received a touch and was released from the Bucs before 2003. He is also listed as having "played" for the Texans in 2004.

To me this looks mixed, almost as if he can identify talent more often (Graham, Williams, Forsett, Blount) than not (Stephens, Harper) but that injury (Williams) or situation (Blount: Bucs drafting Martin in 2012; Graham: required as FB) tends to derail those picks. Otherwise, I think he's done well especially since all but Williams was 4th round or later with two RBs being UDFAs.

Thoughts?

 

[Brewtown]

Titans | Brian Schwenke feels good about offensive line

Tennessee Titans C Brian Schwenke recently said having the whole offseason to work together has been beneficial for the entire offensive line. Schwenke said everything is clicking and the group feels like they can do something special this year.

Fantasy Tip: If the Titans offensive line can do something special, it should turn out nicely for RB Bishop Sankey and others, too. Sankey should be drafted as a RB2 in standard leagues.

 

[cstu]

Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene could be cut if his injured right knee continues to prevent him from working out this offseason, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. Wyatt believes the team will opt to save the $2.3 million it owes Greene if he won't be able to contribute. KFFL

What would have leave - McCluster and Battle?

 

[KellysHeroes]

Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene could be cut if his injured right knee continues to prevent him from working out this offseason, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. Wyatt believes the team will opt to save the $2.3 million it owes Greene if he won't be able to contribute. KFFL

What would have leave - McCluster and Battle?

If they cut Greene Sankey's value will go up but Battle will do the job just as well as Greene

 

[cloppbeast]

Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene could be cut if his injured right knee continues to prevent him from working out this offseason, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. Wyatt believes the team will opt to save the $2.3 million it owes Greene if he won't be able to contribute. KFFL

What would have leave - McCluster and Battle?

If they cut Greene Sankey's value will go up but Battle will do the job just as well as Greene

It will go up, but I couldn't explain why.

Sankey stands in his own way; only his performance will keep him off the field (or get him on the field). It's not like Shonn Greene would get the ball on his own merit, any more or less than would Battle - the two are interchangeable, imo. Sankey's prospects depend very little on whether Greene plays for the Titans next season.

 

[Bronco Billy]

Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene could be cut if his injured right knee continues to prevent him from working out this offseason, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. Wyatt believes the team will opt to save the $2.3 million it owes Greene if he won't be able to contribute. KFFL

What would have leave - McCluster and Battle?

You guys know that this is a rehash of an item of pure reporter speculation with no basis other than his imagination, that we discussed about 5 pages ago, right?

 

[Brewtown]

With Chris Johnson out of the picture after six seasons, the Titans' run game will rely on a combo of Shonn Greene and rookie Bishop Sankey. The one to watch during training camp is Sankey, who must show he's as slippery against padded NFL players as he was in college and in gym shorts. Some have already crowned Sankey as the rookie to get the most touches. Camp will be our first legitimate glimpse of his potential.

 

[nirad3]

With Chris Johnson out of the picture after six seasons, the Titans' run game will rely on a combo of Shonn Greene and rookie Bishop Sankey. The one to watch during training camp is Sankey, who must show he's as slippery against padded NFL players as he was in college and in gym shorts. Some have already crowned Sankey as the rookie to get the most touches. Camp will be our first legitimate glimpse of his potential.

Ya don't say...

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

 

[cstu]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Woodhead is a much better all around RB than McCluster. McCluster barely got any carries in KC last year and I don't expect him to get a lot in Tennessee. Plenty of opportunity for both Sankey and McCluster to catch 50+ passes but I don't view McCluster as much of a threat to Sankey who should be the primary runner.

As for them being down a lot, McCluster has to prove he's a much better receiver than Sankey to be in the game when they're down.

 

[rdrouyn]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Woodhead is a much better all around RB than McCluster. McCluster barely got any carries in KC last year and I don't expect him to get a lot in Tennessee. Plenty of opportunity for both Sankey and McCluster to catch 50+ passes but I don't view McCluster as much of a threat to Sankey who should be the primary runner.

As for them being down a lot, McCluster has to prove he's a much better receiver than Sankey to be in the game when they're down.

Not necessarily, McCluster could be a slightly better receiver and worse runner, and get on the field. If they are down by 15+ I could see Sankey getting benched, not because he is a worse player overall, but McCluster is a better middle of the field passing option or better in space. Also consider that they might not want to run their rookie into the ground in a game that is a blowout. I think the writer has a decent point.

I honestly don't think they will be get blown out that much because of their schedule looks pretty easy in general. 2 games vs Colts, @ Bengals, @ Eagles, @ Chiefs, @ Ravens are the only potential blowouts, so it might not even happen that much anyway.

 

[Brewtown]

Titans view Bishop Sankey as an 'every down' player

Asked about worrisome outside scouting reports of RB Bishop Sankey, Titans beat writer Paul Kuharsky said this:

"They aren't worried about outside scouting reports. They scout him for themselves and they like him and thought he was the best back for them out of all the backs available in the draft. They think he's capable of playing every down, can run inside and out, has good vision, can catch well and will pick up blocking quickly."

Fantasy Impact:

We’re projecting Sankey to be the clear RB1 in Tennessee after the Titans took him as the first back in the draft. He’s a versatile back who doesn’t have much competition for touches. The last 13 rookies who were the top drafted RB in their class and joined a backfield with a lackluster incumbent averaged 18.2 touches for 83.1 yards and 0.55 TD, or 11.6 fantasy points per game. That’s about what Ryan Mathews averaged as the #12 RB in 2013.

 

[monk]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Only one I would take over Sankey is Matthews ... the rest are going to be splitting time with 2 other RBs

 

[werdnoynek]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Been saying since April that this would be the case... Don't sleep on McCluster!

 

[Grahamburn]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Only one I would take over Sankey is Matthews ... the rest are going to be splitting time with 2 other RBs

So is Mathews.

 

[monk]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Only one I would take over Sankey is Matthews ... the rest are going to be splitting time with 2 other RBs

So is Mathews.

Mathews had over 300 touches last year and the plan is to do the same this year ...

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5603/ryan-mathews

Jennings will be splitting with Wilson and Williams and should see around 200 touches

Vereen is used mostly as a receiver ... Ridley is the primary ball carrier

Gore is 31 and his production declined 2nd half of last season

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Friday the Titans are still in the process of determining rookie Bishop Sankey's role.

Whiz called Sankey a player "we've got to find out about" in terms of his ability to contribute and workload. Sankey's college track record suggests he can indeed handle lots of carries and be a contributor in the pass game, although that doesn't always result in high-volume NFL success. May pro evaluators viewed Sankey as a change-of-pace type coming out of Washington. In Tennessee, he'll try to separate himself from Dexter McCluster and banged-up Shonn Greene.

Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter

Jul 25 - 12:55 PM

 

[Donnybrook]

It has been amusing watching Sankey perceived value rise and fall with each Roto blurb.

Maybe now that training camp has started we will get some real indication on the number of touches he will receive.

 

[bagger]

shark move for sankey is to let someone else draft him, watch him underperform the first few weeks and then have the option to trade for him in week 5 if you think he will improve.

paying a 4th rounder for him is just too high in ppr leagues given other options.

 

[Donnybrook]

Found this:

Paul Kuharsky ‏@PaulKuharskyNFL

Shonn Greene is healthy and will practice tomorrow. #Titans Won't overextend him early.

 

[Brewtown]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Been saying since April that this would be the case... Don't sleep on McCluster!

It does not surprise me that you think highly of McCluster....

How does that block button work again...???

 

[cstu]

Took him at #54 in a dynasty startup today - now have Sankey in every league.

 

[monk]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Been saying since April that this would be the case... Don't sleep on McCluster!

It does not surprise me that you think highly of McCluster....

How does that block button work again...???

Dexter McCluster has been terrible for 4 years ... why is he even being discussed

 

[rdrouyn]

he's relevant to determining Sankey's upside as a receiver. Unless you want to continue the circlej___ going on this thread and not talk about anything relevant.

 

[Biabreakable]

The point is McCluster is not relevant. Haters really reaching with that one.

 

[monk]

he's relevant to determining Sankey's upside as a receiver. Unless you want to continue the circlej___ going on this thread and not talk about anything relevant.

Counting Sankey and McCluster ...Tenn only has 3 guys worth throwing to.

There should be plenty for everyone

 

[cstu]

he's relevant to determining Sankey's upside as a receiver. Unless you want to continue the circlej___ going on this thread and not talk about anything relevant.

Mathews and Woodhead combined for 102 receptions last year. Plenty of RB catches to go around in Whisenhunt's offense.

 

[Grahamburn]

Rotoworld:

Bishop Sankey - RB - Titans

According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans "plan on using a running back by committee approach" this season.

Beat writer Jim Wyatt's "thinking" is Bishop Sankey will lead the team in "carries and production," but Dexter McCluster will be ex-Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's new Danny Woodhead, and the Titans "want (Shonn) Greene to be their power back in goal-line and short-yardage situations." Wyatt also noted McCluster was an "offseason star" at pre-training camp activities. Most NFL executives viewed Sankey as a rotational back as opposed to a feature runner prior to May's draft. The Titans made him the first running back selected, but he's hardly a lock to handle bellcow work. Sankey's current Average Draft Position is the early fourth round, ahead of Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, and Frank Gore.

Related: Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster

Source: Nashville Tennessean

Would take all those guys ahead of Sankey for 2014. McCluster will be a drain on Sankey's PPR value. And, like many, I expect the Titans to be playing from behind a lot.

Only one I would take over Sankey is Matthews ... the rest are going to be splitting time with 2 other RBs

So is Mathews.

Mathews had over 300 touches last year and the plan is to do the same this year ...

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5603/ryan-mathews

Jennings will be splitting with Wilson and Williams and should see around 200 touches

Vereen is used mostly as a receiver ... Ridley is the primary ball carrier

Gore is 31 and his production declined 2nd half of last season

You said the rest are splitting time with 2 other RBs. I expect Mathews to split time with Woodhead and Brown. Hence my "so is Mathews" comment.

 

[cstu]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

 

[Greggity]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

Not if he gets yanked at the goal line...

 

[Leonidas]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

Not if he gets yanked at the goal line...

Is that your prediction?

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer 1m
Titans RB Shonn Greene left practice with a trainer a minute ago.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

only lasts 6 games?

 

[Greggity]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

Not if he gets yanked at the goal line...

Is that your prediction?

I have no idea how tenn plans to use him to be honest.

 

[cstu]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

only lasts 6 games?

Rookie year, Larry, rookie year!

 

[Bob Magaw]

he's relevant to determining Sankey's upside as a receiver. Unless you want to continue the circlej___ going on this thread and not talk about anything relevant.

Mathews and Woodhead combined for 102 receptions last year. Plenty of RB catches to go around in Whisenhunt's offense.

Of which Woodhead had 76, Mathews 26 (?).

Maybe the distribution is different, Sankey has been compared by some scouts to Bernard

 

[rdrouyn]

Sankey is this year's Doug Martin.

Mark it down.

only lasts 6 games?

Rookie year, Larry, rookie year!

So hes the #2 RB in fantasy? bold, very bold.

His ceiling for me looks more like Bernard last year, but hey I could be wrong.