Picking a Second Half RB (1 Viewer)

[Everclear333]

A question that every good fantasy owner should have in the back of their mind..

Which undervalued RB is going to emerge in the second half of the season? With the amount of RBBC teams this year, there are many RB's who have been performing sub-par. Are there any teams who will move to more of a one back set?

Obviously, injuries will play a major role in the future. Aside from an injury, who is going to emerge as a start-able RB going into the second half of the season that isn't right now?

Any takers?

 

[Banger]

A question that every good fantasy owner should have in the back of their mind..Which undervalued RB is going to emerge in the second half of the season? With the amount of RBBC teams this year, there are many RB's who have been performing sub-par. Are there any teams who will move to more of a one back set? Obviously, injuries will play a major role in the future. Aside from an injury, who is going to emerge as a start-able RB going into the second half of the season that isn't right now? Any takers?

LJ

 

[Sea Bass]

DeAngelo Williams

 

[My Hope Street Alias]

Norwood.

 

[NeverEnough]

DeAngelo Williams

I'd like to see that, but I doubt it.LJ

 

[Banger]

DeAngelo Williams

I think the opposite. I would try to buy Foster cheap. Every owner is trying to cash out but he could be decent this year. He's the GL back and what was nice last week was the he got the run it out garbage yards not Williams. Foster has looked pretty good this year.

 

[Everclear333]

DeAngelo Williams

I'd like to see that, but I doubt it.LJ

I wouldn't consider LJ an undervalued RB, but hey - who's counting?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Laugh if you will, Fred Taylor. I think the Jags O will get rolling a bit better after their bye. I can see Fred getting 60-80 yards ru. 20-40 rec. a game with an occasional TD. Nothing fancy, but decent.

Sammy Morris...when Maroney gets injured for good.

 

[The Mechanic]

After drafting RB, WR, WR, WR, I went Dominic Rhodes late in the draft just for this reason.

Seasoned Vet, Good Off. line much improved from last year (luckely). My only concern is what knd of shape is he in

since he's not with the team?

Lamont is doing Great but can he substain the rigor of a every day back?

Rhodes, I figure will be READY by week 7....

One of them Gut Feelings......we'll see.

Go Dominic!...............hopefully.

 

[Everclear333]

Norwood.

He is averaging 6 carries and 31 yds per game.. How is he going to produce?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Also agree on Norwood. They are going to have to try running him 15+ times a game, to see what he can do. If Dunn gets injured he'll get even more.

 

[Everclear333]

After drafting RB, WR, WR, WR, I went Dominic Rhodes late in the draft just for this reason.Seasoned Vet, Good Off. line much improved from last year (luckely). My only concern is what knd of shape is he insince he's not with the team? Lamont is doing Great but can he substain the rigor of a every day back? Rhodes, I figure will be READY by week 7....One of them Gut Feelings......we'll see.Go Dominic!...............hopefully.

I haven't been following rhodes.. what is his situation?

 

[Everclear333]

Laugh if you will, Fred Taylor. I think the Jags O will get rolling a bit better after their bye. I can see Fred getting 60-80 yards ru. 20-40 rec. a game with an occasional TD. Nothing fancy, but decent.Sammy Morris...when Maroney gets injured for good.

I would say Taylor is a 'safe bet' but you don't have much upside there.

 

[Banger]

Also agree on Norwood. They are going to have to try running him 15+ times a game, to see what he can do. If Dunn gets injured he'll get even more.

I'd hold him but not look to deal for him. If a guy is that good the team will get him on the field more. We the FF community put the established starters out to rest long before the coach's do.

 

[gianmarco]

Not necessarily for the 2nd half, but moreso for the playoffs. Jamal Lewis has some dream matchups during the playoffs and could legitimately put up some huge #'s those weeks.

Week 13 @ Arizona

Week 14 @ NYJ

Week 15 vs. Buff

Week 16 @ Cincy

Week 17 vs. SF

Since Jamal is a RB3 for most teams, this is a decent time to swap backup RB's to get him as he faces a couple tough weeks Balt, NE, and Pitt over the next few weeks.

ETA--Those are all going to be cold-weather games as well except for Arizona (which is week 13 anyway) and you can predict a good bit of running. Add on the fact that we may see Brady Quinn by that time and will likely emphasize the run even more. Finally, J. Lewis is only signed to a 1 year contract. Not saying that he'll necessarily elevate his game because of that as that's a popular myth, but he will still have something to play for at that point in the season.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

LenWhale White.

Good coaching. Good OL. Has a QB who teams will key on, rather than him. Sharing carries with a guy the coaches don't exactly seem to have a ton of confidence in.

If Brown's touches slip just a little bit and White scores a TD every other week.....

 

[The Mechanic]

After drafting RB, WR, WR, WR, I went Dominic Rhodes late in the draft just for this reason.Seasoned Vet, Good Off. line much improved from last year (luckely). My only concern is what knd of shape is he insince he's not with the team? Lamont is doing Great but can he substain the rigor of a every day back? Rhodes, I figure will be READY by week 7....One of them Gut Feelings......we'll see.Go Dominic!...............hopefully.

I haven't been following rhodes.. what is his situation?

Comes back after week 4....Week 5 is the Bye....can't practice with team while suspended. His head is screwed on straight, I believe, So if he's a Show me the Money type of Guy he should be Ready.I figure by week 7 I'll need one of my RB's replaced due to injury...Fresh legs of Rhodes sure could help half way through the season.

 

[Everclear333]

Also agree on Norwood. They are going to have to try running him 15+ times a game, to see what he can do. If Dunn gets injured he'll get even more.

I'd hold him but not look to deal for him. If a guy is that good the team will get him on the field more. We the FF community put the established starters out to rest long before the coach's do.

What do you project Norwood to produce at 15 + carries a game? If we use his stats for 6 carries a game, then can we assume that he'll be getting 75-100 yds rushing and 25 Rec?

 

[ImTheScientist]

Maroney

 

[Everclear333]

Not necessarily for the 2nd half, but moreso for the playoffs. Jamal Lewis has some dream matchups during the playoffs and could legitimately put up some huge #'s those weeks.Week 13 @ ArizonaWeek 14 @ NYJWeek 15 vs. BuffWeek 16 @ CincyWeek 17 vs. SFSince Jamal is a RB3 for most teams, this is a decent time to swap backup RB's to get him as he faces a couple tough weeks Balt, NE, and Pitt over the next few weeks.ETA--Those are all going to be cold-weather games as well except for Arizona (which is week 13 anyway) and you can predict a good bit of running. Add on the fact that we may see Brady Quinn by that time and will likely emphasize the run even more. Finally, J. Lewis is only signed to a 1 year contract. Not saying that he'll necessarily elevate his game because of that as that's a popular myth, but he will still have something to play for at that point in the season.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Also agree on Norwood. They are going to have to try running him 15+ times a game, to see what he can do. If Dunn gets injured he'll get even more.

I'd hold him but not look to deal for him. If a guy is that good the team will get him on the field more. We the FF community put the established starters out to rest long before the coach's do.

What do you project Norwood to produce at 15 + carries a game? If we use his stats for 6 carries a game, then can we assume that he'll be getting 75-100 yds rushing and 25 Rec?

Yeah, right in there somewhere. With a few long TDs to throw in...

 

[wickster33]

Ronnie Brown was splitting carries in his first two games, but Cam seems to have decided to give him the rock. As the o-line starts to come together, he could really start to deliver on his early promise. Could be the surprise of the second half.

 

[Everclear333]

Maroney

He was a fairly high draft slot, I don't see an owner parting with him just yet.

 

[Banger]

LenWhale White.Good coaching. Good OL. Has a QB who teams will key on, rather than him. Sharing carries with a guy the coaches don't exactly seem to have a ton of confidence in.If Brown's touches slip just a little bit and White scores a TD every other week.....

Very nice call. Big time running coach and I think through last week they had the most redzone carries in the league. Still not that expensive. He's this year Travis Henry..easy.

 

[thehornet]

Kevin Jones

 

[Everclear333]

LenWhale White.Good coaching. Good OL. Has a QB who teams will key on, rather than him. Sharing carries with a guy the coaches don't exactly seem to have a ton of confidence in.If Brown's touches slip just a little bit and White scores a TD every other week.....

Very nice call. Big time running coach and I think through last week they had the most redzone carries in the league. Still not that expensive. He's this year Travis Henry..easy.

How much will White improve on his current numbers (60 yds/game)? The goal line carries are always nice!

 

[Jayrod]

Ronnie Brown was splitting carries in his first two games, but Cam seems to have decided to give him the rock. As the o-line starts to come together, he could really start to deliver on his early promise. Could be the surprise of the second half.

I just traded Ronnie Brown for LJ in my dynasty league (also had to give up my 1st rounder next year). I think LJ is the best 2nd half RB if you can pay the price.I may even end up regretting it this year, but it in a dynasty league, LJ is top 3.

 

[Everclear333]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

 

[Banger]

Also agree on Norwood. They are going to have to try running him 15+ times a game, to see what he can do. If Dunn gets injured he'll get even more.

I'd hold him but not look to deal for him. If a guy is that good the team will get him on the field more. We the FF community put the established starters out to rest long before the coach's do.

What do you project Norwood to produce at 15 + carries a game? If we use his stats for 6 carries a game, then can we assume that he'll be getting 75-100 yds rushing and 25 Rec?

If it were only that easy. Maybe he only has the limited carries because the coaching staff thinks he move effective/dangerous fresh, maybe he can only run some plays well and wouldn't be nearly as effective as an every down back. Didn't the team resign Dunn (or am I thinking F. Taylor)? If the coach (and the prior one) really thought he was better than Dunn why wouldn't he play him?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

 

[Banger]

LenWhale White.Good coaching. Good OL. Has a QB who teams will key on, rather than him. Sharing carries with a guy the coaches don't exactly seem to have a ton of confidence in.If Brown's touches slip just a little bit and White scores a TD every other week.....

Very nice call. Big time running coach and I think through last week they had the most redzone carries in the league. Still not that expensive. He's this year Travis Henry..easy.

How much will White improve on his current numbers (60 yds/game)? The goal line carries are always nice!

Quite a bit. Remember he's really a 1st year back. The staff has wanted White to be the man all along. If he weren't such an off season knuckle head C. Brown and/or Henry wouldn't be on the team.

 

[Banger]

Ronnie Brown was splitting carries in his first two games, but Cam seems to have decided to give him the rock. As the o-line starts to come together, he could really start to deliver on his early promise. Could be the surprise of the second half.

I just traded Ronnie Brown for LJ in my dynasty league (also had to give up my 1st rounder next year). I think LJ is the best 2nd half RB if you can pay the price.I may even end up regretting it this year, but it in a dynasty league, LJ is top 3.

I made a big deal for LJ this week. I'm pairing him with LT. Hoping for a big 2nd half.

 

[Everclear333]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

Detroit has been waiting for Jones to come off the injury! Tatum Sucks - we all know that. The Lions and Mike Martz will use KJ effectively.

 

[fanaticskinsfan]

I am think KJ. Tatum Bell has not been lighting it up and KJ even had a TD last week. Give a couple of weeks and I bet after his bye he will be ready to take off.

 

[thehornet]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and he can still be had fairly cheap.

 

[Everclear333]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

 

[aggie_dave]

I'm gonna go with Benson as an upside guy.

With Griese coming in, teams will have to respect the pass more, and I think we will see more holes opened up as a result. His schedule is not too terrible for rushing with the exception of Minnesota twice. I know GB seems like 2 more tough matchups, but they have allowed 100 total yds for the RB in 2 out of their first 3 games.

A lot of people are down on him for any number of reasons (performance, attitude, etc.), but he really could have huge 2nd half numbers.

 

[Banger]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

you mean like M. Faulk?

 

[thehornet]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

 

[Everclear333]

I'm gonna go with Benson as an upside guy. With Griese coming in, teams will have to respect the pass more, and I think we will see more holes opened up as a result. His schedule is not too terrible for rushing with the exception of Minnesota twice. I know GB seems like 2 more tough matchups, but they have allowed 100 total yds for the RB in 2 out of their first 3 games. A lot of people are down on him for any number of reasons (performance, attitude, etc.), but he really could have huge 2nd half numbers.

A great point that hasn't been heard much in the fantasy world. How long should we hold out hope for Benson?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

you mean like M. Faulk?

No. I mean like an injury-prone guy, coming off an injury, with a poor yard-per-carry average the past couple years....

 

[Banger]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

and I think Martz will get Kitna killed at this rate and would probably like to have a better run game but T. Bell is not the answer. Look at Jones's numbers last year, combined rushing/receiving they are pretty decent.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

yeah a whole 689 yards rushing last year, oh and 664 the year before. And a whopping 6 rushing TDs too. He made a living off a bunch of catches last year in PPR.

 

[Everclear333]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

and I think Martz will get Kitna killed at this rate and would probably like to have a better run game but T. Bell is not the answer. Look at Jones's numbers last year, combined rushing/receiving they are pretty decent.

So could you rationalize trading a #2 RB for KJ?

 

[Banger]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

and I think Martz will get Kitna killed at this rate and would probably like to have a better run game but T. Bell is not the answer. Look at Jones's numbers last year, combined rushing/receiving they are pretty decent.

So could you rationalize trading a #2 RB for KJ?

like who?

 

[Gopher State]

SAMMY MORRIS, he's out scoring LM right now. He is as Dillon was in 06 a TD machine, plus with about 50 yards a week makes a nice value play. But don't wait to long as his value is going UP

 

[Everclear333]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

yeah a whole 689 yards rushing last year, oh and 664 the year before. And a whopping 6 rushing TDs too. He made a living off a bunch of catches last year in PPR.

His versatility is what makes him such a threat, much in the way Marshall Faulk was used. Even though he doesn't put up as many rush yds, he balances it out with more reception than most of the league, PPR or not.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Kevin Jones

The word is out on KJ, fantasy owners drafted in anticipation of his return. He is not going to be undervalued right now.

In non-ppr I don't think he has much value. PPR a bit.

not really the point. he was drafted late in most drafts and ha can still be had fairly cheap.

But I think he has limited upside. That is the point.

yup, it's your opinion. But he was pretty much a super stud last year when he was healthy. Rushing yards, receiving yards, catches, tds...he does it all.

yeah a whole 689 yards rushing last year, oh and 664 the year before. And a whopping 6 rushing TDs too. He made a living off a bunch of catches last year in PPR.

His versatility is what makes him such a threat, much in the way Marshall Faulk was used. Even though he doesn't put up as many rush yds, he balances it out with more reception than most of the league, PPR or not.

Don't get me wrong. I think KJ has some value, but people tend to overrate this guy way too much. He's not as talented as people make him out to be, and is terribly injury-prone. If healthy, he'll get some points, but not what many are thinking he'll do. In non-PPR he's not as valuable.

 

[Banger]

I think I'd also take a shot at Morency if cheap enough.