Player Spotlight: Jamal Lewis (1 Viewer)

[Tanner9919]

I think J. Lewis is almost guaranteed to live up to his draft spot. He is one of the few "feature" RB's remaining with virtually no competition for touches on an offense that is heading in the right direction and could be even more explosive this year. I think he did benefit from an easy 2nd half schedule last year, but I also think he finally started to look somewhat like the J. Lewis of old and is running behind a solid O-line.

320 carries, 4.2 ypc, = 1344 yds and 8 TDs

24 rec for 180 yds and 1 TD

I dunno, this Browns' team has hype written all over it, from Derrick Anderson's fairy tale season last year, to Jamal's return to the top, everyone is jumping on the Brownies bandwagon. out of the gate, the Brownies play

Dallas, Pitt, Balt, Cincy, - BYE -, NYG, Wash, Jags, Balt, Den, Buff, Houston, Indy,Tenn, Philly, Cincy, Pitt..

Outside of the Cincy games and maybe Denver and Buff, there isn't one 'easy' game against the run in the Browns entire 2008 schedule. Buffalo is improving defensively, and the Texans are well on their way to a stout run defense..

but counting on a 29 yr old with a lot of carries on his body, might be wishful thinking with this schedule.

My money is on Derrick Anderson doing his best belly flop this season, and it wouldn't surprise me to see the Mighty Quinn replace him at some point..do that, and you'll see 8-man fronts..the Brownies could start out 0-3..sounds like a full-blown QB controversy is brewing in Cleveland.

I'm just not sure this 2008 Browns team is anything more than a 4 or 5 win ball club..

280/1092/5 ( 3.9 avg)

25/150/1 ( 6.0 avg)

return to mediocrity for Jamal

 

[rzrback77]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

 

[TheFanatic]

I think J. Lewis is almost guaranteed to live up to his draft spot. He is one of the few "feature" RB's remaining with virtually no competition for touches on an offense that is heading in the right direction and could be even more explosive this year. I think he did benefit from an easy 2nd half schedule last year, but I also think he finally started to look somewhat like the J. Lewis of old and is running behind a solid O-line.

320 carries, 4.2 ypc, = 1344 yds and 8 TDs

24 rec for 180 yds and 1 TD

I dunno, this Browns' team has hype written all over it, from Derrick Anderson's fairy tale season last year, to Jamal's return to the top, everyone is jumping on the Brownies bandwagon. out of the gate, the Brownies play

Dallas, Pitt, Balt, Cincy, - BYE -, NYG, Wash, Jags, Balt, Den, Buff, Houston, Indy,Tenn, Philly, Cincy, Pitt..

Outside of the Cincy games and maybe Denver and Buff, there isn't one 'easy' game against the run in the Browns entire 2008 schedule. Buffalo is improving defensively, and the Texans are well on their way to a stout run defense..

but counting on a 29 yr old with a lot of carries on his body, might be wishful thinking with this schedule.

My money is on Derrick Anderson doing his best belly flop this season, and it wouldn't surprise me to see the Mighty Quinn replace him at some point..do that, and you'll see 8-man fronts..the Brownies could start out 0-3..sounds like a full-blown QB controversy is brewing in Cleveland.

I'm just not sure this 2008 Browns team is anything more than a 4 or 5 win ball club..

280/1092/5 ( 3.9 avg)

25/150/1 ( 6.0 avg)

return to mediocrity for Jamal

You're right, they play a lot of teams that finished in the top 11 on Run D in 2007. Dallas - 6th

Pitt - 3rd

Balt - 2nd

NYG - 8th

Wash - 4th

Jags - 11th

Balt - 2nd

Tenn - 5th

Philly - 7th

That seems tough. But like I said before things change quickly in the NFL. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 in 2007 finished in the top 10 in 2006? Five. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 against the Rush in 2006 finished in the top 10 in 2005? Four. It is very likely that half of these teams will not be in the top 10 in 2008.

Two of these teams have shown real consistency, Pitt and Balt, have finished top 10 the last 3 years. But Baltimore is getting old and a lack of offense will mean that D id on the field a ton and I think they are about to come back to earth...

But then you see a team like Denver that finished 2nd in 2006 finished 30th in 2008. Atlanta was 9th in 2006 and 26th in 2007. Bears were 6th in 2006 and 24th in 2007. Miami was 8th in 2006 and dead last in 2007. That schedule looks horrible, but that doesn't mean squat in May...

The game is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. The Browns have a great O-line. It's all about fundamentals...

 

[jurb26]

I think J. Lewis is almost guaranteed to live up to his draft spot. He is one of the few "feature" RB's remaining with virtually no competition for touches on an offense that is heading in the right direction and could be even more explosive this year. I think he did benefit from an easy 2nd half schedule last year, but I also think he finally started to look somewhat like the J. Lewis of old and is running behind a solid O-line.

320 carries, 4.2 ypc, = 1344 yds and 8 TDs

24 rec for 180 yds and 1 TD

I dunno, this Browns' team has hype written all over it, from Derrick Anderson's fairy tale season last year, to Jamal's return to the top, everyone is jumping on the Brownies bandwagon. out of the gate, the Brownies play

Dallas, Pitt, Balt, Cincy, - BYE -, NYG, Wash, Jags, Balt, Den, Buff, Houston, Indy,Tenn, Philly, Cincy, Pitt..

Outside of the Cincy games and maybe Denver and Buff, there isn't one 'easy' game against the run in the Browns entire 2008 schedule. Buffalo is improving defensively, and the Texans are well on their way to a stout run defense..

but counting on a 29 yr old with a lot of carries on his body, might be wishful thinking with this schedule.

My money is on Derrick Anderson doing his best belly flop this season, and it wouldn't surprise me to see the Mighty Quinn replace him at some point..do that, and you'll see 8-man fronts..the Brownies could start out 0-3..sounds like a full-blown QB controversy is brewing in Cleveland.

I'm just not sure this 2008 Browns team is anything more than a 4 or 5 win ball club..

280/1092/5 ( 3.9 avg)

25/150/1 ( 6.0 avg)

return to mediocrity for Jamal

You're right, they play a lot of teams that finished in the top 11 on Run D in 2007. Dallas - 6th

Pitt - 3rd

Balt - 2nd

NYG - 8th

Wash - 4th

Jags - 11th

Balt - 2nd

Tenn - 5th

Philly - 7th

That seems tough. But like I said before things change quickly in the NFL. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 in 2007 finished in the top 10 in 2006? Five. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 against the Rush in 2006 finished in the top 10 in 2005? Four. It is very likely that half of these teams will not be in the top 10 in 2008.

Two of these teams have shown real consistency, Pitt and Balt, have finished top 10 the last 3 years. But Baltimore is getting old and a lack of offense will mean that D id on the field a ton and I think they are about to come back to earth...

But then you see a team like Denver that finished 2nd in 2006 finished 30th in 2008. Atlanta was 9th in 2006 and 26th in 2007. Bears were 6th in 2006 and 24th in 2007. Miami was 8th in 2006 and dead last in 2007. That schedule looks horrible, but that doesn't mean squat in May...

The game is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. The Browns have a great O-line. It's all about fundamentals...

Pre-season strength of schedule talk is almost totally meaningless. Rest assured, not all of the teams on that list/schedule will live up to last years performance. Too much changes from one year to the next in the NFL. One or 2 injuries can set a defense back 15 places in rankings.

 

[Jedimaster21]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

There is just one little problem with that theory...Peterson is 10X as talented as Lewis, who will also be turning 29 this season, has a lot of tread on his tires, and has a tendency to get injured. Their stats won't even be close this year if Peterson stays healthy.

 

[wadegarrett]

I think J. Lewis is almost guaranteed to live up to his draft spot. He is one of the few "feature" RB's remaining with virtually no competition for touches on an offense that is heading in the right direction and could be even more explosive this year. I think he did benefit from an easy 2nd half schedule last year, but I also think he finally started to look somewhat like the J. Lewis of old and is running behind a solid O-line.

320 carries, 4.2 ypc, = 1344 yds and 8 TDs

24 rec for 180 yds and 1 TD

I dunno, this Browns' team has hype written all over it, from Derrick Anderson's fairy tale season last year, to Jamal's return to the top, everyone is jumping on the Brownies bandwagon. out of the gate, the Brownies play

Dallas, Pitt, Balt, Cincy, - BYE -, NYG, Wash, Jags, Balt, Den, Buff, Houston, Indy,Tenn, Philly, Cincy, Pitt..

Outside of the Cincy games and maybe Denver and Buff, there isn't one 'easy' game against the run in the Browns entire 2008 schedule. Buffalo is improving defensively, and the Texans are well on their way to a stout run defense..

but counting on a 29 yr old with a lot of carries on his body, might be wishful thinking with this schedule.

My money is on Derrick Anderson doing his best belly flop this season, and it wouldn't surprise me to see the Mighty Quinn replace him at some point..do that, and you'll see 8-man fronts..the Brownies could start out 0-3..sounds like a full-blown QB controversy is brewing in Cleveland.

I'm just not sure this 2008 Browns team is anything more than a 4 or 5 win ball club..

280/1092/5 ( 3.9 avg)

25/150/1 ( 6.0 avg)

return to mediocrity for Jamal

You're right, they play a lot of teams that finished in the top 11 on Run D in 2007. Dallas - 6th

Pitt - 3rd

Balt - 2nd

NYG - 8th

Wash - 4th

Jags - 11th

Balt - 2nd

Tenn - 5th

Philly - 7th

That seems tough. But like I said before things change quickly in the NFL. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 in 2007 finished in the top 10 in 2006? Five. How many of the teams that finished in the top 10 against the Rush in 2006 finished in the top 10 in 2005? Four. It is very likely that half of these teams will not be in the top 10 in 2008.

Two of these teams have shown real consistency, Pitt and Balt, have finished top 10 the last 3 years. But Baltimore is getting old and a lack of offense will mean that D id on the field a ton and I think they are about to come back to earth...

But then you see a team like Denver that finished 2nd in 2006 finished 30th in 2008. Atlanta was 9th in 2006 and 26th in 2007. Bears were 6th in 2006 and 24th in 2007. Miami was 8th in 2006 and dead last in 2007. That schedule looks horrible, but that doesn't mean squat in May...

The game is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. The Browns have a great O-line. It's all about fundamentals...

 

[TheFanatic]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

There is just one little problem with that theory...Peterson is 10X as talented as Lewis, who will also be turning 29 this season, has a lot of tread on his tires, and has a tendency to get injured. Their stats won't even be close this year if Peterson stays healthy.

I'll give the age thing, but you don't run for 2K in a single season unless you are extremely gifted. Sure he might be slower than he used to be due to age and may take longer to heal, but he is immensely talented.

 

[RoyDubb]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

There is just one little problem with that theory...Peterson is 10X as talented as Lewis, who will also be turning 29 this season, has a lot of tread on his tires, and has a tendency to get injured. Their stats won't even be close this year if Peterson stays healthy.

I'll give the age thing, but you don't run for 2K in a single season unless you are extremely gifted. Sure he might be slower than he used to be due to age and may take longer to heal, but he is immensely talented.

You may be right that Jamal is EXTREMELY gifted, but Peterson is still 10x more extremely gifted than Jamal. All you have to do is look at last year's Vikings games

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

The main thing the Cleveland Browns have done is improve their offensive line. They should write a thank you note to Detroit for not drafting Joe Thomas, if they don't Jamal Lewis should. Jamal has proven he can put up solid numbers behind a quality line.

1200 yards and 9 td's, with 28 receptions for 200 yards and 1 Td

 

[TheFanatic]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

There is just one little problem with that theory...Peterson is 10X as talented as Lewis, who will also be turning 29 this season, has a lot of tread on his tires, and has a tendency to get injured. Their stats won't even be close this year if Peterson stays healthy.

I'll give the age thing, but you don't run for 2K in a single season unless you are extremely gifted. Sure he might be slower than he used to be due to age and may take longer to heal, but he is immensely talented.

You may be right that Jamal is EXTREMELY gifted, but Peterson is still 10x more extremely gifted than Jamal. All you have to do is look at last year's Vikings games

I want to say that only one person has more rushing yards in league history. It's very hard to be 10X more talented than someone who has that on his resume...

 

[jurb26]

Over and over, RBs are discussed as to when the wheels fall off. Is it upon reaching 30? Is it the total number of carries? Fantasy drafters tend to shy away from perceived older RBs and the value for them increases. I think that the growth of dynasty leagues even expands the lack of appeal for the older RBs. Cleveland made great strides last year and Lewis was a surprise. He finished as the 6th RB in FBG scoring. Well, the Browns on paper look to be improved overall in 08, the OL has last year to build on, and possibly missing the playoffs provides extra incentive for the entire team. I like Jamal Lewis to improve his numbers in 08. Did you realize that even with finishing sixth overall, he missed one game and had only one carry in another?320 carries 1408 yards 4.4 ypc 35 receptions 308 yards 8.8 ypc and 12 total TDs

this was your projection for Peterson.Peterson 270 carries 1247 yards 4.6 ypc 30 receptions 270 yards 9.0 ypc and 11 total TDs do you really believe Jamal will outdo Peterson this year?

I think that Jamal Lewis has a good chance to outproduce Peterson in the fantasy sense, For all the sensational reports on Peterson's 07 rookie season, Peterson gained 37 more yards rushing and 20 yards more on receptions and had 2 more TDs. Peterson missed two games and Jamal missed one with only one carry in another. Personally, I see the opportunity for a decrease on Peterson's part much more than on Jamal Lewis's. Feel free to disagree and I expect more to fall in line with the opinion that you expressed, but those are my thoughts.

There is just one little problem with that theory...Peterson is 10X as talented as Lewis, who will also be turning 29 this season, has a lot of tread on his tires, and has a tendency to get injured. Their stats won't even be close this year if Peterson stays healthy.

I'll give the age thing, but you don't run for 2K in a single season unless you are extremely gifted. Sure he might be slower than he used to be due to age and may take longer to heal, but he is immensely talented.

You may be right that Jamal is EXTREMELY gifted, but Peterson is still 10x more extremely gifted than Jamal. All you have to do is look at last year's Vikings games

I want to say that only one person has more rushing yards in league history. It's very hard to be 10X more talented than someone who has that on his resume...

Plus, Peterson didn't even prove to be 10x better than the other RB on his team last year, Taylor. Heck, wasn't even 2x as good. I really don't see why people have to exaggerate things so much.

 

[BigRed]

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...p;#entry8894691

 

[IGKYA!!!]

Jamal will be the best RB2 in FFL this year: 80 rush yds, 25 rec yds, and .5 - .75 TD/game