Born to Run
Footballguy
I'm putting in a bid at 270, but it probably won't be enough.
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QB Sam Ehlinger, DEN (1 Viewer)
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Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
He's a tough runner from what I remember watching. Can definitely take a hit, and dish one out. Texas used to run him to get tough yards in short yardage. Could conceivably vulture a TD or two from Taylor. Not super speedy like Lamar or Kyler, but no statue.
With Ehlinger, they may be able to control the ball better with a multidimensional running game at times. Defenses can't just ignore the QB if it's Ehlinger on zone reads, so it could open up lanes. Bootlegs off play-action might also be more effective with a guy who can run a little bit now. Taylor may also have a better cutback lane if the defense is forced to honor the threat of Ehlinger on the bootleg as well. Maybe less passing, but hoping to hit more big plays through the air based on an improved running game. All purely my speculation, of course.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I liked him (liked…not loved) him coming out of Texas. Seems like a possible plus version of Colt McCoy. If the running game can get moving he could surprise enough to dig Indy out of their abyss.
I dumped what I had left (185/200) in FAAB for him, superflex. But then my QBs are broken. The next highest bid was $70, so that was a bit of an overbid.
Got him for $29 ($100budget) in SFB12 which is superflex.
Born to Run
Footballguy
He went for 900/1000 in my SF league.
massraider
Footballguy
I don't know anything about him.
But there are a LOT of people that will turn him into a folk hero in one week if he shows ANYTHING at all.
But there are a LOT of people that will turn him into a folk hero in one week if he shows ANYTHING at all.
Birdie048
Footballguy
I picked him up in 1 QB league for $12 ($100) and there were 2 other bids
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Got him for free in one league. No bids on him by anyone in that league, so I said what the hell, welcome to the end of my bench.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Does this statement apply to dynasty as well? I don’t have him on a roster but on a rebuild team I wouldn’t mind rolling the dice on him. He’s stepping into a decent situation as far as skill players at least. I really don’t know much about his abilities though.
foxco
Footballguy
I picked him up in dynasty where I'm a bit weak at QB. I didn't pay much and if he's awful he becomes an easy drop, so he's a low risk add if you have room IMO.
zamboni
Footballguy
I think that's the right way to go unless you're totally blowing out your FAAB budget. He's intriguing due to his rushing ability - the only guy probably more intriguing is Malik Willis, but he may only get one start and has to wait a long time until he starts (if at all). At least we know Ehlinger has an open audition for the rest of the year.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Man couldn't get him in any league, so ended up with Heinicke just for this week.
Hope this kid can provide a FF spark for you owners.
Hope this kid can provide a FF spark for you owners.
tombonneau
Footballguy
He looked ok. Obviously fantasy dud but really didn't throw up on his shoes which is all you can ask in a first start. Was expecting to see more runs. Solid C-.
LawFitz
Footballguy
Liked what I saw. Dude is strong and mobile and can throw on the run. Also threw several dimes. He fits today's NFL, except that his throwing motion is a bit windy - slows him down and makes him clunky. Looked effective nonetheless, when he had space to operate.
We'll see about his awareness and decision making, but I like his physical tools better than most NFL QBs. I'd buy in 2QB/SF.
We'll see about his awareness and decision making, but I like his physical tools better than most NFL QBs. I'd buy in 2QB/SF.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Sounds like Jalen Hurts is his ceiling but he will need time to marinate. Looking forward to him hopefully keeping the offense afloat and save my sinking Taylor shares.
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
They win the game if Pittman's play wasn't so inconsistent or their D shows up on that last drive.
Desperately needs better play calling, but he didn't look bad in his first start. You have a mobile QB. You have one of the best RBs in the game. Play to their strengths instead of trying to fit a square block in a round hole. It seems like Reich wants to get fired.
Desperately needs better play calling, but he didn't look bad in his first start. You have a mobile QB. You have one of the best RBs in the game. Play to their strengths instead of trying to fit a square block in a round hole. It seems like Reich wants to get fired.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Chemical X
Footballguy
irsay is a clown. ehlinger remains the starter, so saturday isn’t even calling the personnel shots.
zamboni
Footballguy
Saturday in the dark, it must have been the 8th of November.
Zow
Footballguy
The only answer to "why" that I can come up with is that the Colts are in a clandestine tank mode to be able to draft a top QB.
Chemical X
Footballguy
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
But with no canvas provided by the coaches.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
At 71 Bert Jones is better than any QB on that roster.
Leonard has to be better, right?
i'm not very knowledgeable, but I know Denver HC really likes Sam
steelcityman
Footballguy
For the Colts, he could be fine. Game manager, not a gunslinger by any means, can run it if he has to, smart kid. He's been the 2 there since AR went out, so he's had prep work. I dont think there is much difference b/w him and Jones. Just experience.
Stoneworker
Footballguy
Exactly to your point...
“We’re really happy here and enjoy the [Broncos] organization, the path we’re on and what we’re building," Ehlinger said. "I want to be part of that.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don’t think he’s worth a
anyway.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Baffled as to why a QB would choose to be a 3rd stringer vs starting for a contender.
From my managerial days in corporate America, we’d refer to that as a “career killing decision”.
From my managerial days in corporate America, we’d refer to that as a “career killing decision”.
simple... IND must've been UNCLEAR on Sam's role.
Also, Denver local radio thinks DEN likes Sam so much that during last off-season, some were advocating on trading away Jared Stidham. Speculation is that Stidham will be too expensive to keep at some point and they'll make Sam the #2, until he's too expensive to keep. Zach Wilson got $6mil from Miami after leaving DEN.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
I think there's also a financial reason to stick with an 11-2 team that is 100% going to the playoffs vs. a team that could make it but will probably miss out.
i'm ignorant, but a quick search says that practice squad players continue to get their weekly salary (minimum $13,000) during the post-season but don't get the post-season win money that active roster players get. I think I remember HCs promoting practice squad players, but not activating them on game day, so they'd qualify for bonuses and rings... which is pretty neat of them.
depending on the contract he could've negotiated with IND, multiple active roster paychecks from them would exceed whatever he got from Denver by a large margin and still more than even if he was promoted to Denver's active roster.
I think if money was a factor (and it is), it's because Sam (I'm guessing) figures his future in the NFL will be more profitable staying with Sean Payton a little longer than moving on already?
I think IND was just unclear and Ehlinger has a path to financial success with Sean Payton. Sam could be Payton's next Taysom Hill.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
ok, that's what I was thinking-that he might rather stay where he could get a bonus but if PS players might not get them then you are likely right. There could also be some bad blood?
