Player Spotlight: Kenny Watson (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

2008 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Kenny Watson, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

Player Page Link: Kenny Watson Player Page

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[Tanner9919]

tremendous value in PPR leagues..

Watson might become the starting RB if Perry falters again, and/or if Rudi looks old and slow like he did last season..at worst, he shares time with Perry, at best, he's the #1 RB in Cincy..

my $$ is on Watson taking on the role as last season, as a backup to either PErry or Rudi, with potential for a lot more!

150/645/6

55/396/0

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

tremendous value in PPR leagues..

Watson might become the starting RB if Perry falters again, and/or if Rudi looks old and slow like he did last season..at worst, he shares time with Perry, at best, he's the #1 RB in Cincy..

my $$ is on Watson taking on the role as last season, as a backup to either PErry or Rudi, with potential for a lot more!

150/645/6

55/396/0

way offfirst, if Perry falters again? Perry has never faltered because he has never played. i have no faith in Perry staying on the field. if, by some minor miracle, he does, then he's at most a 3rd down back. Perry is better geared as a special teams player at this point until he shows if he can do anything.

i think if Rudi looks old and slow again, he'll split carries with Watson. i think that its Rudi's job to lose though. i expect watson to have about 100-125 carries to the tune of 500 yards and 2 TDs - assuming Rudi at least keeps it to a RBBC. (and I suspect it's Rudi's year to return to normal. we are all so quick to forget he was a late first rounder last year and with good reason. while he looked bad last year, he likely also was never healthy.)

 

[BigRed]

Well worth a look with tons of upside IMO esp in PPR. Rudi may be lucky to last the year.

 

[Kirby]

tremendous value in PPR leagues..

Watson might become the starting RB if Perry falters again, and/or if Rudi looks old and slow like he did last season..at worst, he shares time with Perry, at best, he's the #1 RB in Cincy..

my $$ is on Watson taking on the role as last season, as a backup to either PErry or Rudi, with potential for a lot more!

150/645/6

55/396/0

way offfirst, if Perry falters again? Perry has never faltered because he has never played. i have no faith in Perry staying on the field. if, by some minor miracle, he does, then he's at most a 3rd down back. Perry is better geared as a special teams player at this point until he shows if he can do anything.

i think if Rudi looks old and slow again, he'll split carries with Watson. i think that its Rudi's job to lose though. i expect watson to have about 100-125 carries to the tune of 500 yards and 2 TDs - assuming Rudi at least keeps it to a RBBC. (and I suspect it's Rudi's year to return to normal. we are all so quick to forget he was a late first rounder last year and with good reason. while he looked bad last year, he likely also was never healthy.)

Perry has played and when he has, he's done well. If he's healthy Watson's receptions go down significantly. Rudi is back to his old self and is the starter. Watson and Perry will get the leftover carries and there won't be many to go around. Watson

50 - 280 - 1

20 - 200 - 0

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Have to admit he looked pretty good last year. Was a good play in PPR leagues while filling in.

If Rudi stays healthy and the Bengals pound the ball with him I don't see much good out of Watson. But, if Rudi gets injured or the Bengals get Watson more involved he should be worth a look. Perry and Irons will not be factors once again. (Still can't believe the Bengals are holding onto Perry.)

100/420/4

30/330/2

 

[BigRed]

Rudi is back to his old self

Hold your breath. I'm not buying that 2.9 YPC as a one-time thing. Actually the more I think about it, the more I think this is RBBC hell.

 

[The Ref]

At his current ADP, Watson is a MUST OWN in PPR.

THis isn't the type of player you draft based on a projection, but on upside.

 

[Kirby]

Rudi is back to his old self

Hold your breath. I'm not buying that 2.9 YPC as a one-time thing. Actually the more I think about it, the more I think this is RBBC hell.

I don't think he realized he was just a bowling ball, so he lost a bunch of mass so he could be quicker and dance around. He also had a bad hamstring all year. Now he's healthy and put all his muscle back on so he can go back to pounding it. It was a dumb idea, he realized it and fixed it.

 

[BigRed]

Sounds nice. But still not buying "Rudi is back." Maybe, but I'll let someone else find out...unless he goes really cheap...

 

[The Man with the Plan]

Good handcuff for Rudi Johnson. Anything more is a pleasant bonus.

 

[Asinine]

Here's a guy I've always rooted for yet never figured out why he's not starting. Outproduced Ladell Betts in WAS when Stephen Davis went down with injury, but didn't get his chance the following year as he was cut and signed by CIN. Filled in admirably when Rudi and Perry have been injured, however that may be the only time he gets significant playing time.

90/320/2 rushing and 28/200/2 receiving. Considerable bump to 250/1100/7 and 45/300/4 should Rudi, Perry, and Irons suffer injuries and Watson becomes the starter.

 

[Routilla]

With the recent Rudi news concerning his hammy and trade talk, where does the forum see Watson in terms of touches per game? Even if Perry is the starter, it is unrealistic to think he will be a workhorse with his injury history. Anyone think Watson could have more value than just a few weeks ago?

 

[BigSteelThrill]

With the recent Rudi news concerning his hammy and trade talk, where does the forum see Watson in terms of touches per game? Even if Perry is the starter, it is unrealistic to think he will be a workhorse with his injury history. Anyone think Watson could have more value than just a few weeks ago?

Sure he does.Provided Rudi doesnt hang around and get touches, which is entirely possible.

Watson actually takes a small hit in that case.

It'll just be the 3-headed monster with Perry and Rudi flippin'. Initially at least.

If its just Perry and Watson - you can pencil Watson in for 7-15 touches every game.

And Watson is just as open to goalline touches as Perry (unlike with Rudi) as long as its within his touch framework.

 

[One]

At his current ADP, Watson is a MUST OWN in PPR. THis isn't the type of player you draft based on a projection, but on upside.

I agree 100%

 

[Traders2001]

At his current ADP, Watson is a MUST OWN in PPR. THis isn't the type of player you draft based on a projection, but on upside.

I agree 100%

The only upside on Watson is if Perry gets injured if not your talking back up .We have seen that before a pedestrian veteran back up gets in for a injured player and plays well but he will keep being a good veteran back up.Like i said the only upside would be a injury to Perry.

 

[Bob Lee Swagger]

At his current ADP, Watson is a MUST OWN in PPR.

THis isn't the type of player you draft based on a projection, but on upside.

I agree 100%

The only upside on Watson is if Perry gets injured if not your talking back up .We have seen that before a pedestrian veteran back up gets in for a injured player and plays well but he will keep being a good veteran back up.

Like i said the only upside would be a injury to Perry.

I like those odds.