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Predicitons on D.Rhodes this week (1 Viewer)
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djcolts
Footballguy
I'd be careful - from another poster today:
The local paper was the New Orleans Times Picayune - but I haven't seen the online version of this article.
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Addai just looked so bad.
sholditch
Footballguy
I expect you to be sorely disappointed. If Rhodes breaks 130 and a TD all year I'll mail you a 12-pack.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
Rhodes 15 carries, 23 yards, 0 TD
Addai 11 carries, 6 yards, 0 TD
Addai 11 carries, 6 yards, 0 TD
sholditch
Footballguy
Sounds about right
djcolts
Footballguy
Well, if he sucks in the first few games of regular season, then they'll change the number of carries each will get. I'm just trying to help - and I thought this was too important of a nugget to ignore.
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TheFanatic
Footballguy
I'm a Rhodes/Addai owner in one league. I'm not touching these guys for a while I hope it gets straightened out soon and it's just one or the other (I don't care whom as long as the guy getting the rock is producing). Until then I will go with Alexander and TJones (maybe Benson if he earns the starting spot) but when Alexander is on bye week 4 I will have to start one of these chumps....I hope one of them is running away with the starting job by then....
djcolts
Footballguy
Good call.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Exactly!! Oh and probably 4 picks as the Giants D double covers every receiver since they won't have to fear the run....
djcolts
Footballguy
In a 16 team league, that might be OK.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
Correct!
jafo
Out of Mind
I heard Rhodes was looking to go for about 130 and a TD too, but I think both of you will be disappointed.
Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
Statorama
Footballguy
Significant Shrinkage
Footballguy
Pretty silly statement really. Those who grabbed Addai and Rhodes as their "2nd back" will do fine this season. I'm not sure why you would be considered a bad team starting Rhodes as your #2, especially if you had a nice WR corps and a stud #1 RB. The NYG matchup isn't very good, but it is Indy and I'm sure the Giants will be more concerned about stopping Manning than Rhodes, which should lead to a few opportunties for him
buck naked
Footballguy
I'll answer. A team that has 4 stud WR's starting in a 12 team ppr league, along with Gore at RB. I know it is very difficult for all the RB crazed drafters to understand the true value of WR's in this format, but I'll take the stud WR's with serviceable pass catching RB's every Sunday.As for Rhodes, I'm not sure how he will perform, but I'm willing to take my chances anytime Manning is behind the center.
I'm starting him as my RB2 in a 12 team PPR league where I drafted:Larry JohnsonLarry FitzgeraldChris ChambersDonald DriverDominick RhodesDon't feel sorry for me.
aardball44
Footballguy
I'm toying with the idea of starting him as my RB2 in a 12 team PPR league where I drafted:Larry Johnson
Larry Fitzgerald
Torry Holt
Kevin Jones
Dominic Rhodes
Joseph Addai
Don't feel sorry for me us.
Frank Black
Footballguy
What a sad, silly thing to say. Let's know the full roster and the scoring requirements before you make blanket statements like that.
That's a pretty dumb question. He's the starting RB on the most explosive offensive in the league. That alone makes him a reasonable RB2 play.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
This is actually funny. Except that the Giants are an excellent Rush D and will be be improved, which alone is a good reason to not start Rhodes, you can expect the Giants to completely sell out against the pass. Not because they dont have to fear the run, but because they HAVE to FEAR the pass.
This is why Rhodes may not be a bad play. Weather will be good and personally I wasnt that unimpressed by Rhodes during preseason. Im not presicting 130 yards, but 80 and a TD is not out of the question.
This is why Rhodes may not be a bad play. Weather will be good and personally I wasnt that unimpressed by Rhodes during preseason. Im not presicting 130 yards, but 80 and a TD is not out of the question.
I think Rhodes is a better start now in the beginning of the season than he will be later. I believe they will trust him more than the rookie until Addai gets more comfortable with offense, blocking schemes, etc. I do think Addai will eventally be worked in more and may even be the starter later on, but for now I look for Rhodes to be decent start the first few weeks.
Ozymandias
Footballguy
I am sure the DC for the Giants is saying: "I don't care about Peyton Manning. Just make sure you don't let those runners get loose."
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I would take this bet. Rhodes can surely average a little over 8 yards per game for the season. And he's bound to get one TD this year by accident....
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
BTW, I want to reiterate that I think Rhodes will keep the starting job all year. Yes, I drafted him last night, but I also said this a few times in the past month. Addai went higher than I was willing to take him, and I wasn't impressed by him either at LSU or in the preseason. I think Addai's bust potential is significant.
I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
packersfan
Footballguy
Several months ago I posted a thread where I compared Rhodes to Mike Anderson last year in terms of being the veteran nobody believed would keep the starting job due to the presence of the sexier younger RB. Instead, he did just that and was the season-long starter. I still believe in that analogy. As I said then, I'm not saying Rhodes will duplicate Anderson's fantasy success; merely that he'll be the starter a lot longer than plenty of people believe will be the case.BTW, I want to reiterate that I think Rhodes will keep the starting job all year. Yes, I drafted him last night, but I also said this a few times in the past month. Addai went higher than I was willing to take him, and I wasn't impressed by him either at LSU or in the preseason. I think Addai's bust potential is significant.I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
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PsychoMan
Footballguy
I was thinking the exact same thing. The situations are somewhat similar between rhodes/addai this year & jones/benson of last year. I could see them playing out similarly -- rhodes giving great value to just about anyone that drafts him.BTW, I want to reiterate that I think Rhodes will keep the starting job all year. Yes, I drafted him last night, but I also said this a few times in the past month. Addai went higher than I was willing to take him, and I wasn't impressed by him either at LSU or in the preseason. I think Addai's bust potential is significant.I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
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hutchins929
Footballguy
Since I have R. Johnson, W. McGahee, C. Taylor and D. Rhodes on my team I don't have your worries!Significant Shrinkage said:
Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
buck naked said:
Because Addai won't be getting many carries for a while. Don't get me wrong, I'm not counting on Rhodes holding onto the starting job all year. But for the first month or maybe two, he'll be a workhorse. It'll take a while for Addai to get worked into the offense.
This is not a RBBC situation. The Colts' brass wants to have one starter and stick with him. As long as Rhodes does the job, that'll be him. By the time Rhodes starts to struggle and Addai starts to grasp the pro game, they'll shift to Addai.
The Ref
Footballguy
And thats exactly why the Indi RB is always going to be worth something, as long as Peyton is there. I am sure the game plan isn't centered around stoping Rhodes this week.The Giants may let Indi run for 150 yards and hope to not let Peyton beat them. It's worked for the Patriots the last few years.
But if coach Dungy is saying that the rb's will be splitting 50/50 doesn't that answer any questions? They will be be nothing better than 3rd rb's at best.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
But Rhodes owners don't care what the freaking head coach says, they KNOW he's starting and getting all the action... Rose colored glasses = disappointing fantasy points sunday night.
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See. This guy gets it.In a ppr league this is a golden strategy. All upside.If you guys think, at crunch time, dungy is gonna put a rook in there who might get Manning killed cause he doesn't KNOW to pick up a block, well that's assanine.Come to think of it, this works in almost any format.Rhodes= value this year. Just on familiarity with the system.Significant Shrinkage said:
Mr. Know-It-All
Footballguy
bonesman
Footballguy
that statement is assinine... most of the stuff i've read about Addai since the draft and mini camps talks about how suprisingly well he blocks (for a rookie) and how fast he's picking up the system.... he'll get a minimum of 7-10 carries just to keep the extra millage of the suspect Rhodeswatch
djcolts
Footballguy
They don't seem to have one right now since Mungro got hurt.
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djcolts
Footballguy
Rhodes is the better option this week - and at least for a few weeks. After that depends on Rhodes and staying healthy and holding on to the ball.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
BTW, I want to reiterate that I think Rhodes will keep the starting job all year. Yes, I drafted him last night, but I also said this a few times in the past month. Addai went higher than I was willing to take him, and I wasn't impressed by him either at LSU or in the preseason. I think Addai's bust potential is significant.I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
What I've said all along as a Colts season ticket homer and self professed homer. The Colts have no reason to demote Rhodes. Unless he is injured, he will be the starter.As for the 12 Pack, I like Coors Light. Rhodes will hit 130/1 at some point this season!Hey, Colts homersA) What do you Colts Homers project Rhodes final 2006 numbers to look like?B) Who is the better option this year Rhodes or Addai? C) Didn't one of you guys post that coach Dungy said Rhodes and Addai would split 50/50D) If you could trade D.Rhodes for F.Taylor would you do it?E) What is the word around Indy as to who will be the man?Thanks in advanceBTW, I want to reiterate that I think Rhodes will keep the starting job all year. Yes, I drafted him last night, but I also said this a few times in the past month. Addai went higher than I was willing to take him, and I wasn't impressed by him either at LSU or in the preseason. I think Addai's bust potential is significant.I expect this to be a little bit like the situation in Chicago last year when Jones kept the job all season and performed very well even though everyone (including me :( ) was expecting Benson to waltz in and claim the job. The circumstances are different, what with Benson's holdout and poor attitude, but I anticipate that the veteran Rhodes will hold onto the job for at least this year.
djcolts
Footballguy
A: I'd say Rhodes at 850 rushing yards - Addai at 650 rushing yards. B: Rhodes - but I have reservations about bothC: I did - it came from an article in the New Orleans Times-Picayune yesterday about Addai. D: It depends on the needs of your team. I'd say that is fair value and leave it at that.E: Rhodes is the starter right now - but we don't know what the carries breakdown will be - that is why there are so many Rhodes/Addai threads.
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