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*Official* - Jeremy Langford (1 Viewer)

I haven't followed Langford much in his career so far.  Is he worthy of pick 4:12 / 5:1 in a 12 team PPR?  I think I'm going WR/WR/WR to start and need 2 RBs next.  

 
bulger2holt said:
I haven't followed Langford much in his career so far.  Is he worthy of pick 4:12 / 5:1 in a 12 team PPR?  I think I'm going WR/WR/WR to start and need 2 RBs next.  
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In that circumstance, he'd certainly be worthy of consideration as your RB2 in the 5th. 

Ideally you'd get Murray/Langford or something like that.

the challenge is that you're options will be pretty limited and if you miss you'll be scooping up 2 of the RBBC guys as your 1-2. 

 
Hot Sauce Guy said:
In that circumstance, he'd certainly be worthy of consideration as your RB2 in the 5th. 

Ideally you'd get Murray/Langford or something like that.

the challenge is that you're options will be pretty limited and if you miss you'll be scooping up 2 of the RBBC guys as your 1-2. 
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Yeah,. That's definitely the gamble.  I wouldn't mind Hyde or Gordon also at the 4/5 turn.  

 
Just had a deal in my dynasty go down for him tonight.  I was not involved.  

Team a gave: Langford and Larry Fitz

team b gave: Yeldon and Doug Baldwin

I prefer the Yeldon side pretty easily here and I'm not really sure why the other team did it.  But thought it might give some insight on his current trade value. 

 
bulger2holt said:
Yeah,. That's definitely the gamble.  I wouldn't mind Hyde or Gordon also at the 4/5 turn.  
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Hyde going more towards the 3-4 turn in the early 4th. 

In dozens of mocks and a couple real drafts that's been pretty consistently the case. Don't think he's made it past 4.06

not to get too far off topic. 

 
I'll seeing a pretty wide spread on Langford in 12 team PPR mocks. Last 4:

5.11 / 7.04 / 8.08 (me) / 9.02

I suspect he's not getting the past the 6th when we draft on Sunday.

 
Used to not like Langford that much...but he has the feel and look of a guy that busts out and we wonder how we all missed it coming. Could catch a ton of balls in addition to potentially being a bellcow...Howard sucks.

 
I'm coming around due to how he looked in the second preseason game and how it appears the Bears will ride him.  I can't get all of the way on the bandwagon.  I think I said he was a bum or sucked a few times. 

 
Jeremy Langford rushed six times for 17 yards in the Bears' third preseason game.
The entire offense struggled in the first half, but as has been the case all preseason, Langford worked as the clear three-down starter, playing every snap on the Bears' first three possessions. Langford might not be a special talent, but he has a great shot to top 250 touches. He is worth a look in the fourth round.

 
 
 
Aug 27 - 3:35 PM
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Would like to see more. Bears offense will clearly limit his ability until Cutler has consistent convergence with both White and AJ. Maybe the Bears were running out a vanilla offense. He looked good on his carries. The OL has potential to pave the way for carries. At this point he has risk in FF and would say his ADP tells the story. Perhaps a bit generous. They lost their center and Gase. These are big holes to fill. He needs to catch a lot of balls to hit true value over his ADP. That and stay healthy. Another risk with the Bears. 

 
No more risk then the 49ers offense and Hyde is carrying a 3/4 ADP. I'll take a dude like Langford in 6 to 8 every year, all day.

 
Ya know, I'm a Bears homer and not a particularly huge fan of Langford, but I think he's a guy who's being undervalued. Volume is what matters to running backs and Langford clearly has talent - while he had a lot of drops last year he DID used to be a wide receiver so it is possible he turns things around this year. If the Bears can stay in games and have a serviceable offense than he is a guy I would take over Latavius Murray, Hyde, Gordon, etc. 

 
Bob Magaw said:
Recap post from almost exactly a year ago (noteworthy since then, Forte gone of course, Howard was drafted and Langford up to about 220 lbs.?):

1) Forte is 30 and in a contract year.

2) Carey drafted by the prior regime, Fox has zero ties to him.

3) Langford was the forgotten fourth round back coming from a conference in which Gordon, Abdullah and Coleman went in the first, second and third round.

4) A late bloomer, his two year 40 TD total destroyed the previous MSU record by 10 (same school as Le'Veon Bell).

5) His streak of multiple TDs in his last 7 games led the FBS.

6) His 15 straight regular season conference 100+ yard rushing games was the longest streak in the nearly two decades since the stat was tracked in '96.

7) Fastest RB at combine with a 4.42 40.

8) He can block and catch as a former DB and WR, only played RB two seasons, has upside once he learns positional nuances.

* 2014 MSU highlights (shifty, elusive and make you miss ability in the open field, contact balance and strong for size) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBy7sP8hLVw

2015 CHI rookie highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpnz5EVRRJ8
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Now I realize ya guys could say   "Well what did ya think your Redskins were doing??"

But ya see I drafted this man and/or Ive had him rostered for quite some time..

I havnt heard much praise for the man, nor obvious notion that hes the back to own.

Anyway Im just curious what ya guys seeing to all of a sudden be onboard

I was all set to spend a few minutes trying to put my thoughts/ beliefs to words, and I rechecked previous posts..

So anyway shameless bump just in case someone else trys to catch #DaChicagoExpress choo choo :drive:

 
ConnSKINS26 said:
If healthy, 70+ catches?
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This picture needs painted for most folks..

Quite frankly it also needs to be considered cloudy..

For those not well informed?  The 85 Bears Defense wont be taking the field this yr..

Lets figure that the Bears Defense is unable to improve  Or  Lets figure the Offense is off the charts.

We more or less want to see a position where the RB is in for checkdowns.. 

70 receptions would require five per game to hit within 14 games  (this accounts for some goose eggs, and maybe an awesome game or two)

Its feasible, No? 

I think the issue would be a small number of them plays could be suited to a bigger back in for 3rd down protection  ::cues the J. Howard music::

Bracie Smathers said:
If you have time, listen to this pod that is dedicated to projecting Jeremy Langford.

Shockingly, Rotoviz has him as a mid-level #1 RB but has a discount ranking of him as a #2 RB.

They begin by bringing in a Bear beat writer and they say the rookie RB is suited for goal line work so I felt they would have shifted projections downward but they make many valid points to show Langford's upside.

I am deep at RB and had been contemplating trading him away but I think I will hold and wait because I think he is going to have a bigger share of the workload than many are projecting and that he is going to have some big games as he did last year due to his big-play potential.  

This is a good listen for any Langford owner or if someone is thinking about getting him as a bargain in a draft or trade.

http://rotoviz.com/2016/07/jeremy-langfords-surprising-upside-patrick-finley-chicago-sun-times-bears-2016-preview-rotoviz-radio/


Jeremy Langford’s Surprising Upside – Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times): Bears 2016 Preview, RotoViz Radio



July 31, 2016 |  By RotoViz Radio
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It might be interesting to hear Bracie Smathers most recent take on Langford (Howards too) But at least Roto is providing a possibly informed, well documented position

In this case the audio covers a few scenarios on a road which leads to Langford being your #1RB (at a price of RB27 no less)

Last Season Langford saw 42 targets in a reduced role (as a Rookie)

Id be willing to listen to more intently if we were discussing 50 receptions

But, I wouldnt say most agree were discussing your RB1 for Fantasy too

So its probably a good idea to pay attention to most anything ya hear

 
With the signing of Sitton from the Pack,  Bears now have one of if not the best guard duos in the league. 2 pro bowlers.  Get Larsen's ####### out of there and move Whitehair to center. He always projected better at Center.   Upgrades 2 positions on the line for the Bears. 

 
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Might take a little while for the line to gel, but this definitely should help Langford. When is Long supposed to be back?

 
Dismattle said:
I t might be interesting to hear Bracie Smathers most recent take on Langford (Howards too) But at least Roto is providing a possibly informed, well documented position




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I didn't get a chance to see Langford in the preseason but the reports are pointing upwards.

Roto's take in a nutshell is they like the upside but acknowledge the low floor.

Harmon likes him.

http://www.nfl.com/fantasyfootball/story/0ap3000000694922/article/eight-new-realities-we-learned-from-the-preseason?campaign=tw-fa-sf35157092-sf35157092

Eight new realities we learned from the preseason




  • Published: Sept. 2, 2016 at 07:56 p.m.
  • Updated: Sept. 4, 2016 at 11:54 p.m.
  • By Matt Harmon NFL.com
  • NFL Fantasy Associate writer/editor


... 5. Jeremy Langford and Melvin Gordon look ready to exceed expectations

Both backs struggled with efficiency as rookies but look reborn after impressive preseasons. Jeremy Langford made defenders miss and was the clear feature back against thePatriots in the Bears' second preseason game. If he's the clear lead back, the opportunity he falls into on a run-heavy team will be enough to ease worries about his low yards per carry. Langford showed big-game potential as a rookie and looks plenty capable of having several top-12 RB1 weeks this season.



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IheartGuinness said:
I think he's,underrated. Should have a good season behind an overwhelming offensive line.
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offensive line has looked awful in the pre-season.  assuming long is going to be limited by his labrum issue they are no lock to be average even with sitton now on the team.  that said, i think langfords adp is a fair price and the upside is there for him to have a great season. 

 
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flapgreen said:
2 pro bowl guards and they're no lock to be average. Ok
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Ya got to understand that on the forums  theres probably no such thing as pro bowl guards until the League champion is crowned

Until that point, lineman play only help to explain why our backs aint topping 200 yds on sunday

Seriously though, Im still having trouble seeing how GB watched Sutton walk   Back magically better on a new team  (just saying)

 
Dismattle said:
Ya got to understand that on the forums  theres probably no such thing as pro bowl guards until the League champion is crowned

Until that point, lineman play only help to explain why our backs aint topping 200 yds on sunday

Seriously though, Im still having trouble seeing how GB watched Sutton walk   Back magically better on a new team  (just saying)
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The Packers have a lot of guys with contract coming up next year and Sitton is getting older.  He is not in their long term plans and they were unable to trade him.  It seems the Packers decided it was more important to focus on youth.  Reminds me of why the hell the Bears got rid of Slauson but they seemed to find his replacement now.

 
Hawkeye21 said:
The Packers have a lot of guys with contract coming up next year and Sitton is getting older.  He is not in their long term plans and they were unable to trade him.  It seems the Packers decided it was more important to focus on youth.  Reminds me of why the hell the Bears got rid of Slauson but they seemed to find his replacement now.
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It sounds like Sitton was a malcontent and questioned the coaching one too many times. At the same time, he was well liked and a leader. Personally, I think the Pack screwed up by cutting him. You can never have enough quality offensive linemen. I'm cutting back my expectations for Green Bay this year.

 
madcityscott said:
It sounds like Sitton was a malcontent and questioned the coaching one too many times. At the same time, he was well liked and a leader. Personally, I think the Pack screwed up by cutting him. You can never have enough quality offensive linemen. I'm cutting back my expectations for Green Bay this year.
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Packers are gradually getting themselves into a tough position.  I don't see any amazing players coming in to replace any of the guys they are going to be losing in the next couple years and their best players are going to be slowing down.

 
Dismattle said:
Ya got to understand that on the forums  theres probably no such thing as pro bowl guards until the League champion is crowned

Until that point, lineman play only help to explain why our backs aint topping 200 yds on sunday

Seriously though, Im still having trouble seeing how GB watched Sutton walk   Back magically better on a new team  (just saying)
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Teams don't always make the right decisions,  not even the successful ones. 

 
madcityscott said:
It sounds like Sitton was a malcontent and questioned the coaching one too many times. At the same time, he was well liked and a leader. Personally, I think the Pack screwed up by cutting him. You can never have enough quality offensive linemen. I'm cutting back my expectations for Green Bay this year.
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Sitton a malcontent?  Oh please 

 
flapgreen said:
Bears also signed Logan Paulson this week.  Gearing to to block and run the ball. 
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Skins fan here. He is a great role player. Awesome even. He isn't great at anything though. Just being good at his spot. It's all a matter of putting him in the right spot. 

 
Doctor Detroit said:
Yet another BSS :bs: hot take.  :lmao:
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I wont touch the RB position for a few reasons  But Rodgers play probably helps it..

Driver needed to play a bit longer than expected   Great dedication, teammate, but there comes a point where enough is enough

Rodgers scrambling ability more than likely helps to get longer plays completed to his WR1

When a defense takes the field   Do you figure its to make plays to allow their offense to Win   No, its probably stop Rodgers

One of the best OLB's played middle, because no one could 

Almost the same time Denver is drafting multiple safetys, GB is saying good bye too a great one  (Deja vu w/ Burnett soon?)

In the past, Id dare say some of the DBacks play is only acceptable because of the QB rush

Now lets discuss levels of good

Which team would not see an upgrade w/ Rodgers?

Would Clay be an upgrade in Denver?

Would Nelson take over WR1 in Atlanta?

Back to the point (sorta)  The OLine/QB makes one heck of a difference for things ya may not consider

The addition of Bulaga Sitton could be huge.. 

 
He's definitely the lead guy and getting all the carries but he's a bum.  Can't break a tackle.  Falls down when the wind blows. 

 
I wouldn't be surprised if this became more of a committee at some point 

 
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Langford faces Philly who let Cleveland run (5.6 ypc).  He had 19 touches (17 rush, 2 rec) and a TD.  Hard to bench someone who is getting that many opportunities on a team that really doesn't have an alternative, especially at the goalline.

 
red said:
Langford faces Philly who let Cleveland run (5.6 ypc).  He had 19 touches (17 rush, 2 rec) and a TD.  Hard to bench someone who is getting that many opportunities on a team that really doesn't have an alternative, especially at the goalline.




 
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The Browns ran the last three plays in garbage time and Duke got a few big runs off of draw plays on third and longs so the Browns weren't gashing the tough Eagle front seven but were taking advantage of third and long cover packages with soft fronts.

Take a look at the last three runs that went for 40 yards and at leat one other long run on an obvious long yardage passing down.

  1. 1-10-CLE 25(1:12) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell up the middle to CLE 41 for 16 yards (23-R.McLeod).
  2. 1-10-CLE 41(:37) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell up the middle to PHI 39 for 20 yards (58-J.Hicks).
  3. 1-10-PHI 39(:07) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell up the middle to PHI 35 for 4 yards (91-F.Cox).
  4. END GAME
  1. 3-20-CLE 10(10:48) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at CLE 21 for 11 yards (23-R.McLeod).
  2. 4-9-CLE 21(10:08) 4-B.Colquitt punts 58 yards to PHI 21, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 43-D.Sproles to PHI 29 for 8 yards (34-I.Crowell).


RG III had some scrambles before he got injured as well.  We will have to see if Langford can find a crack but the Eagles are tough to run against.

 
flapgreen said:
He's definitely the lead guy and getting all the carries but he's a bum.  Can't break a tackle.  Falls down when the wind blows. 
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I don't think you will be saying that after the Philly game. Houston is tough to run against. You probably think the same thing about AP and Gurley after week 1 too..Can't stand people making assumptions after 1 week of play. If the guy sucks after week 3 or 4.then he's a bum. I think you will see a diff Langford this week! 

 
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