Packers' RB News (1 Viewer)

[Duke1948]

good info here.....drafted wynn with my last pick in the rookie draft, mainly because i watched him play a number of games....live in SEC country.

 

[Aaronstory]

Packs O-Line has been pretty decent, in the NFL they dont open up super market lanes, they make small spaces for the RB to fit thru.

Decent? Have you watched any of the games?Do decent Olines allow DEs to come around the outside and hit the RB in the backfield several times?Its one thing to have a small hole...its another to be consistenly hit at or behind the line of scrimmage.

 

[spurs44]

Sep. 16, 2007 - 4:17 p.m. ET Rookie RB DeShawn Wynn ran ten times for 50 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers downed the Giants 35-13 in Week 2. He had two catches for 18 yards. Wynn has always had the talent and the coaching staff is high on him, but the Packers' schedule coming up is brutal. It does appear that he is Green Bay's go-to option in goal-line situations over Brandon Jackson. Consider adding Wynn in deeper leagues, but this could turn out to be his best game all year.

Don't know about the talent yet as it does appear as though the offensive line at least at this point seems less than adequate. However, if your in a deep dynasty league he might be worth picking up as a goaline vulture that could turn out to be more. I still think Morency will be given a shot at the starting gig based on experience and past performances once he becomes healthy.

 

[mdog1967]

Sep. 16, 2007 - 4:17 p.m. ET Rookie RB DeShawn Wynn ran ten times for 50 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers downed the Giants 35-13 in Week 2. He had two catches for 18 yards. Wynn has always had the talent and the coaching staff is high on him, but the Packers' schedule coming up is brutal. It does appear that he is Green Bay's go-to option in goal-line situations over Brandon Jackson. Consider adding Wynn in deeper leagues, but this could turn out to be his best game all year.

Don't know about the talent yet as it does appear as though the offensive line at least at this point seems less than adequate. However, if your in a deep dynasty league he might be worth picking up as a goaline vulture that could turn out to be more. I still think Morency will be given a shot at the starting gig based on experience and past performances once he becomes healthy.

Well if your asking for 6 seconds of the o-line to hold your crazy, they have been at least average, god quit trying to sell Jackson he cant decide wich way to run and that more than anything else gets his butt pancacked in the backfield. Wynn, Morency whoever it aint Jackson and you ant blame his steller play on the line. If you drafted him you blew it. Man Up.

 

[Lash]

i think you have to go back further in the past to judge Wynn

i love the "he didn't look good on any of his non-38-yard-gain carries"

heheh

he is definitely the most talented of these three and the only one capable of being a 3 or 4 year back

now will he be?

probably not

but in fantasy football, sometimes you want to sit back and throw hail mary's and hope someone catches one, not dink and dunk and try to find out who is gonna get 60% of the carries until week 5

i am trying to hit homeruns, not singles, so i like Wynn

bigger faster stronger types who have potential but something holding them back (opportunity, attitude, passblocking inexperience) and hope they can fix that one negative part

if they don't all you wasted is a FA pickup (Wynn) ... not your 4th overall rookie pick (BJax)

 

[Lash]

p.s. in the past i mean he ran all over us every time we played him in the SEC so i don't understand what there is not to like

 

[Penguins]

Ok - reading through the thread - lots of interesting thoughts on GB RB:

Morency - speculated that his injury may linger

Jackson - not really getting much done with the carries

Wynn - Goal line carries and rips off a long run

Grant - GB traded for him, so they might want to see him on the field more

Jackson and Morency are probably taken in deeper leagues - so this really comes up as whether or not to put eggs in Wynn's basket, Grant's basket, or just stay away. I think we all see that a player like Ward can come out of nowhere to help a fantasy team. Picking through this - Wynn might be the short term plug in - but Grant something to consider as well?

Thoughts??? Personally, I'm debating whether or not to shoot for Wynn or Grant on a waiver pickup

 

[Illegal Pants Downfield]

p.s. in the past i mean he ran all over us every time we played him in the SEC so i don't understand what there is not to like

Ron Dayne, William Green, & Curtis Enis were good in college. <_< P.S. - who's "us"?

 

[bcr8f]

Ok - reading through the thread - lots of interesting thoughts on GB RB:Morency - speculated that his injury may lingerJackson - not really getting much done with the carriesWynn - Goal line carries and rips off a long runGrant - GB traded for him, so they might want to see him on the field moreJackson and Morency are probably taken in deeper leagues - so this really comes up as whether or not to put eggs in Wynn's basket, Grant's basket, or just stay away. I think we all see that a player like Ward can come out of nowhere to help a fantasy team. Picking through this - Wynn might be the short term plug in - but Grant something to consider as well?Thoughts??? Personally, I'm debating whether or not to shoot for Wynn or Grant on a waiver pickup

RB's coach Edgar Bennett compared Grant to Dorsey Levsns. He has some explosion but only played on one screen. I [picked hm up in 2 leagues but ti will be RB/RB/RB/RB/BC UNTIL SOMEONE STEPS UP.

 

[CravenM]

As a Gator, I watched Wynn a lot in college. He had the starting job but never had the speed of someone like Clinton Portis.

He's pretty utilitarian, solid fundamentals, runs straight ahead usually - decent hands and good blocker.

Maybe comparable to a Stephen Davis.

 

[cstu]

As a Packer fan, I can tell you that this is a complete crapshoot if you have to play any of these guys. IF Morency can ever play, I have a feeling he will at least be the third down back as he has the most experience in picking up the blitz. Jackson is not a good blocker. I almost get the feeling from reading in between the lines of both local articles and press conferences that the Packers are higher on both Wynn and Grant, but that Jackson has been in camp the whole time, uninjured and just knows more at this point.

Overall, the Packers haven't really proven they can run the ball consistently. Combine that with a potential 4-headed monster at rb, and the fact the Packers led the league in pass attempts last year and the outlook of getting solid production from any of these guys is suspect.

Personally, I feel like Wynn, in his limited time, has shown more than Jackson, but that doesn't mean much.

I don't remember the exact quote, but last week Favre said that he thinks Wynn is on the same page as him because of the playground hand-off play in week 1.

 

[Pipes]

Sep. 16, 2007 - 4:17 p.m. ET Rookie RB DeShawn Wynn ran ten times for 50 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers downed the Giants 35-13 in Week 2. He had two catches for 18 yards. Wynn has always had the talent and the coaching staff is high on him, but the Packers' schedule coming up is brutal. It does appear that he is Green Bay's go-to option in goal-line situations over Brandon Jackson. Consider adding Wynn in deeper leagues, but this could turn out to be his best game all year.

Don't know about the talent yet as it does appear as though the offensive line at least at this point seems less than adequate. However, if your in a deep dynasty league he might be worth picking up as a goaline vulture that could turn out to be more. I still think Morency will be given a shot at the starting gig based on experience and past performances once he becomes healthy.

Well if your asking for 6 seconds of the o-line to hold your crazy, they have been at least average, god quit trying to sell Jackson he cant decide wich way to run and that more than anything else gets his butt pancacked in the backfield. Wynn, Morency whoever it aint Jackson and you ant blame his steller play on the line. If you drafted him you blew it. Man Up.

Noone's asking for 6 seconds but it is fair to ask the offensive line to at least block a guy until the RB has the ball. There was a couple of times in the Giants game that defensive lineman were on the RB pretty much at the same time as the handoff. Even Aikman commented about how the Giant's D line was doing that on every 3rd play or so. Week 1 Favre was running for his life the entire game. While I agree they need more talent at the running back I think their offensive line needs to step up as well.

 

[Softball 3:16]

The past 2 weeks the only time I've seen a decent run from the Packers is when its 3rd and long and the defense is obviously playing the pass. It just so happens the RB that gets that hand off in that situation is Wynn.

This is absolutally correct. Wynn's number are inflated because of this. Give Jackson some time. I remember being frustrated as all heck with Ahman Green early on too, and he turned out to be on of the best backs Green Bay ever had. BTW, he was also a 2nd round pick out of Nebraska.

 

[LordHusker]

Brandon Jackson is no Ahman Green.

 

[a_rackowski]

Why is anyone screwing around. Go out and acquire Morency while his value is low. The job is his. I dont think there was ever a question.

 

[Football Jones]

Grant is the player to have, IMO.

 

[captbly]

From last night's Wisconsin State Journal

McCarthy said halfback Vernand Morency will again practice hard on Wednesday and then be re-examined on Thursday, just as he was last week. ``He has to get through a full day and not have that soreness, because (the doctors) just don't want (him) to go backwards,'' McCarthy said.

Yeah I have seen that too....sounds way different than going on IR.

 

[Pipes]

Why is anyone screwing around. Go out and acquire Morency while his value is low. The job is his. I dont think there was ever a question.

Um there's a rumor out there that he could be done for the year. It's just a rumor but there is concern in Packer camp because everytime he tries to practice it ends up bothering him again. Even if this is false I can't imagine him being anywhere near 100% anytime soon since he's missed the entire preseason and hasn't been practicing.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

The past 2 weeks the only time I've seen a decent run from the Packers is when its 3rd and long and the defense is obviously playing the pass. It just so happens the RB that gets that hand off in that situation is Wynn.

This is absolutally correct. Wynn's number are inflated because of this. Give Jackson some time. I remember being frustrated as all heck with Ahman Green early on too, and he turned out to be on of the best backs Green Bay ever had. BTW, he was also a 2nd round pick out of Nebraska.

1. Wynn has ran better than Jackson.2. GB reached to take Jackson in the second round. Many scouts had Jackson going in the late 3rd to 4th round. Jackson has been fodder so far.

3. The only run that game for the Packers on 3rd and long(6 yards) was Wynn's TD. The play prior on 2nd and 6th Jackson rushed for no gain.

 

[davearm]

Ok - reading through the thread - lots of interesting thoughts on GB RB:Morency - speculated that his injury may lingerJackson - not really getting much done with the carriesWynn - Goal line carries and rips off a long runGrant - GB traded for him, so they might want to see him on the field moreJackson and Morency are probably taken in deeper leagues - so this really comes up as whether or not to put eggs in Wynn's basket, Grant's basket, or just stay away. I think we all see that a player like Ward can come out of nowhere to help a fantasy team. Picking through this - Wynn might be the short term plug in - but Grant something to consider as well?Thoughts??? Personally, I'm debating whether or not to shoot for Wynn or Grant on a waiver pickup

I'd agree with what you've got here.I'm scratching Morency because of the knee.I'm scratching Jackson because of the ineffectiveness.Wynn and Grant are on the radar. If there was only one or the other in the picture, I'd be all over it. But since both are legit contenders, they kinda cancel each other out. And then there's the line play to consider.My gut says Grant might be the guy to take the flyer on, if you're going to take the plunge. But ask me again n 5 minutes, and I'll probably say Wynn.

 

[Cheesedawg]

Ok - reading through the thread - lots of interesting thoughts on GB RB:Morency - speculated that his injury may lingerJackson - not really getting much done with the carriesWynn - Goal line carries and rips off a long runGrant - GB traded for him, so they might want to see him on the field moreJackson and Morency are probably taken in deeper leagues - so this really comes up as whether or not to put eggs in Wynn's basket, Grant's basket, or just stay away. I think we all see that a player like Ward can come out of nowhere to help a fantasy team. Picking through this - Wynn might be the short term plug in - but Grant something to consider as well?Thoughts??? Personally, I'm debating whether or not to shoot for Wynn or Grant on a waiver pickup

I'd agree with what you've got here.I'm scratching Morency because of the knee.I'm scratching Jackson because of the ineffectiveness.Wynn and Grant are on the radar. If there was only one or the other in the picture, I'd be all over it. But since both are legit contenders, they kinda cancel each other out. And then there's the line play to consider.My gut says Grant might be the guy to take the flyer on, if you're going to take the plunge. But ask me again n 5 minutes, and I'll probably say Wynn.

Grant isn't nearly as big as Wynn, so he is more likely to, at best, become the main runner between the 20's. From the looks of the GB rushing attack, that will mean 20 carries for 50 yards as a typical game. Wynn as the 3rd down back and goal line back is more likely to end up tallying more fantasy points than Grant even if Grant became the primary ballcarrier. I think between the two Wynn is the easy choice. His ceiling is getting the carries between the 20's AND at the goal line. Hard to imagine Grant earning that big of a role.

 

[red]

if wynn does in fact win the GL job as many are saying here, remember is ceiling is lowered by the re-emergence of bubba franks and the presence of d lee. one of favre's favorite goalline plays is the role out and pass to the pulling TE.

 

[monkeysee]

I just put up my hail mary. Let's go Wynn. Take it and run with it.

 

[Cenobite]

From Roto: Vernand Morency (knee) appeared to be practicing fully as the media watched the opening portion of Wednesday's workout.

The Packers will see how Morency's knee reacts on Thursday after putting him through an unlimited workout. Last week, he became too sore to play.

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

 

[ghosttothepost]

Bad news for Morency owners. I guess his knee didn't respond so well to Wednesday's practice session.

Running back Vernand Morency also did not practice today and seems likely to miss another game because of the knee injury he suffered the first day of camp.

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