Quinton Ganther To Start For The Skins ! (1 Viewer)

[Keith1]

has a seemingly tasty match-up against a Raiders team that allows the 2nd most fantasy points to RBs.

(as per Rotoworld):

Coach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.

Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problems.

Source: Redskins Insider on Twitter

 

[Darryl Talley]

Bleep. I had Rock starting. Now I gotta have 2 Skins RB's on roster? Meh.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

was leaning towards giving Rock a start as well....this sucks

 

[Keith1]

was leaning towards giving Rock a start as well....this sucks

I grabbed Ganther off waivers last night. Was planning to go with Harrison in the snow on Thursday night, but I think Ganther's match-up and opportunity will lead to more points.

 

[damageinc]

Major news. I watched last week and he is a very good runner. and against one of the worst rush Defenses this is a must start in my opinion.

Skins promote RB Ganther to starting lineup

Quinton Ganther - RB - WAS - Dec. 9 - 2:17 p.m. ET

Coach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.

Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problem.

 

[The_Fonz]

Bleep. I had Rock starting. Now I gotta have 2 Skins RB's on roster? Meh.

I dropped Cartwright for ganther....no need to keep them both IMHO.

 

[Darryl Talley]

Bleep. I had Rock starting. Now I gotta have 2 Skins RB's on roster? Meh.

I dropped Cartwright for ganther....no need to keep them both IMHO.

True. Rock's YPC has been terrible as the starter anyway.

 

[Hang 10]

Hmmm... Is Ganther worth dropping Norwood for?

 

[SuperJohn96]

Hmm...my opponent just lost Slaton to IR and I'm ahead of him on the waiver list...wondering if I should move on this or not...(and he wouldn't start for me).

 

[asn4play]

Major news. I watched last week and he is a very good runner. and against one of the worst rush Defenses this is a must start in my opinion.Skins promote RB Ganther to starting lineupQuinton Ganther - RB - WAS - Dec. 9 - 2:17 p.m. ETCoach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problem.

Did Zorn actually announce that Cartwright would resume KR duties or was that just speculation? I would like to know because this would bring down Devin Thomas' value in leagues that give value to return yardage.

 

[shims3]

Hmmm... Is Ganther worth dropping Norwood for?

Yes. Norwood is not 100% healthy.

 

[MIMN]

Where do others put his relative value? (He's about worth who?)

 

[Hang 10]

Major news. I watched last week and he is a very good runner. and against one of the worst rush Defenses this is a must start in my opinion.Skins promote RB Ganther to starting lineupQuinton Ganther - RB - WAS - Dec. 9 - 2:17 p.m. ETCoach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problem.

Did Zorn actually announce that Cartwright would resume KR duties or was that just speculation? I would like to know because this would bring down Devin Thomas' value in leagues that give value to return yardage.

Well, Mason was back there with Thomas last week. So, more than likely, Rock would be taking Mason's spot...not Thomas'.

 

[The_Fonz]

Major news. I watched last week and he is a very good runner. and against one of the worst rush Defenses this is a must start in my opinion.Skins promote RB Ganther to starting lineupQuinton Ganther - RB - WAS - Dec. 9 - 2:17 p.m. ETCoach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problem.

Did Zorn actually announce that Cartwright would resume KR duties or was that just speculation? I would like to know because this would bring down Devin Thomas' value in leagues that give value to return yardage.

This news was on rotoworld, so if you trust them.

 

[dgreen]

Major news. I watched last week and he is a very good runner. and against one of the worst rush Defenses this is a must start in my opinion.

Skins promote RB Ganther to starting lineup

Quinton Ganther - RB - WAS - Dec. 9 - 2:17 p.m. ET

Coach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.

Rock Cartwright will go back to returning kicks. Ganther has a highly favorable Week 14 matchup at Oakland and can be used as a flex, but there's nothing to see here long term. The former seventh-round pick and sometimes-fullback has just 28 career carries in four seasons as a pro. While Ganther needs to be grabbed in all fantasy leagues as the starter for a suddenly explosive Skins offense, he won't solve the club's long-term tailback problem.

Did Zorn actually announce that Cartwright would resume KR duties or was that just speculation? I would like to know because this would bring down Devin Thomas' value in leagues that give value to return yardage.

Zorn did not comment on that. From the Washington Post:

...a move that Rock Cartwright announced and said disappoints him. (He added that he'd like to go back to returning kicks, but Coach Jim Zorn hasn't said anything about that.)

 

[gianmarco]

(KFFL) David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said he is inclined not to start RB Quinton Ganther even though he averaged six yards on 13 carries the past two weeks. "By committee we're doing a pretty good job," Zorn said.

 

[Buffaloes]

(KFFL) David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said he is inclined not to start RB Quinton Ganther even though he averaged six yards on 13 carries the past two weeks. "By committee we're doing a pretty good job," Zorn said.

(as per Rotoworld):Coach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.

Weird

 

[Raider Nation]

Where do others put his relative value? (He's about worth who?)

Ricky Ervins.

 

[dgreen]

(KFFL) David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said he is inclined not to start RB Quinton Ganther even though he averaged six yards on 13 carries the past two weeks. "By committee we're doing a pretty good job," Zorn said.

(as per Rotoworld):

Coach Jim Zorn announced Wednesday that Quinton Ganther has taken over as the Redskins' starting tailback.

Weird Cerrato

Fixed

 

[Lobary]

Wow!

Boy am I glad I picked up Ganther earlier today before this news was announced. I have Cartwright already but had to replace Slaton with someone, so I grabbed Ganther as a playoff just-in-case insurance policy.

 

[dgreen]

Wow!

Boy am I glad I picked up Ganther earlier today before this news was announced. I have Cartwright already but had to replace Slaton with someone, so I grabbed Ganther as a playoff just-in-case insurance policy.

I'm surprised it took this news this long to come out. I heard it a couple days ago and posted this in the Redskins thread:

What is everyone's take on the RB to own down the stretch (if there is such a thing on the Redskins). Cartwright or Ganther?

Even though Ganther has had the better YPC, Cartwright is getting the most touches. He's had 20, 18, and 16 touches the last 3 games. I'd expect Cartwright to continue in the 15 touch range and Ganther around 10.

Wait, I take that back. Just heard Ganther was named the starter for this Sunday. I hope this doesn't mean Rock goes back to KR over Thomas.

 

[MCguidance]

A whole lotta back and forth and confusion in here.

 

[Jewell]

I have a bevy of middling RBs to satrt in my flex position. It sound like people are high on Ganther, but would you start him over the following?

Justin Fargas vs. WAS

Ryan Moats vs. SEA

Sammy Morris vs. CAR

Kevin Faulk vs. CAR

 

[Loan Sharks]

Watching the last WAS game, I got the impression that when the NO were coming back the Ganther was in there at crunch time. It may be a RBBC but I think that Ganther will get the most carrys.

 

[shims3]

Here you go.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsi...r-cartwrig.html

 

[TheNext0]

Not much confusion, the KFFL post was from 4 hours before this news broke.

KFFL's post was also just a repeat of what was posted yesterday morning on Rotoworld (regarding Zorn not wanting to start Ganther over Cartwright).

I dropped Cartwright for him.

 

[The_Fonz]

I have a bevy of middling RBs to satrt in my flex position. It sound like people are high on Ganther, but would you start him over the following?Justin Fargas vs. WASRyan Moats vs. SEASammy Morris vs. CARKevin Faulk vs. CAR

The only one I'd consider is Fargas due to his consistency. Moats might have a good day but he is behind Brown now. I have been thinking abou tpulling the trigger on Morris since he is on the wire but not ready to drop anyone else to get him.

 

[dgreen]

Watching the last WAS game, I got the impression that when the NO were coming back the Ganther was in there at crunch time. It may be a RBBC but I think that Ganther will get the most carrys.

Yes, Ganther and Mason seemed to get the most snaps down the stretch. I found that odd, especially in regards to Mason.There are plenty of rumors that Snyder and Cerrato get involved in who starts and who plays which positions. Ganther was brought in by Cerrato. Rock has been outspoken in the past about upper management. Conspiracy theorists could link all of that together and conclude that Snyderrato made this decision after the coaching staff decided to go with Rock for a couple weeks.It's also interesting that on occasion Zorn has made a point to say something was his decision. For example, he said it was his decision to cut Suisham. That could be his way of saying "I did X, but I didn't do Y."

 

[Jewell]

I have a bevy of middling RBs to satrt in my flex position. It sound like people are high on Ganther, but would you start him over the following?Justin Fargas vs. WASRyan Moats vs. SEASammy Morris vs. CARKevin Faulk vs. CAR

The only one I'd consider is Fargas due to his consistency. Moats might have a good day but he is behind Brown now. I have been thinking abou tpulling the trigger on Morris since he is on the wire but not ready to drop anyone else to get him.

Thanks. much appreciated. We have pretty much the same take on this situation.

 

[Lobary]

I have a bevy of middling RBs to satrt in my flex position. It sound like people are high on Ganther, but would you start him over the following?Justin Fargas vs. WASRyan Moats vs. SEASammy Morris vs. CARKevin Faulk vs. CAR

The only one I'd consider is Fargas due to his consistency. Moats might have a good day but he is behind Brown now. I have been thinking abou tpulling the trigger on Morris since he is on the wire but not ready to drop anyone else to get him.

Take it from a Texans homer and (bitter) Slaton/Chris Brown owner--Moats is not behind Brown. He may not be starting but he is the better back to own. Chris Brown looks terrible compared to Moats.

 

[werdnoynek]

Here you go.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsi...r-cartwrig.html

thank you sir for the clarification... i think the confusion is over now.

 

[The_Fonz]

I have a bevy of middling RBs to satrt in my flex position. It sound like people are high on Ganther, but would you start him over the following?Justin Fargas vs. WASRyan Moats vs. SEASammy Morris vs. CARKevin Faulk vs. CAR

The only one I'd consider is Fargas due to his consistency. Moats might have a good day but he is behind Brown now. I have been thinking abou tpulling the trigger on Morris since he is on the wire but not ready to drop anyone else to get him.

Take it from a Texans homer and (bitter) Slaton/Chris Brown owner--Moats is not behind Brown. He may not be starting but he is the better back to own. Chris Brown looks terrible compared to Moats.

I agree with this. I can't figure out why Moats hasn't been given more of a chance, I'll admit I haven't followed the texans closely this year, last year I had AJ so I watched them a lot more, But Brown is terrible and Moats must be in the doghouse or something, He blew up one week and then nothing....

 

[Pipes]

Hmm...my opponent just lost Slaton to IR and I'm ahead of him on the waiver list...wondering if I should move on this or not...(and he wouldn't start for me).

You're not in my league...I'm in the same boat as the Slaton owner and am desperate for another RB this week. O.P...please delete this thread.

 

[Zoomanji]

Bleep. I had Rock starting. Now I gotta have 2 Skins RB's on roster? Meh.

WahhhhhAt least you haven't had 4 of them this year, none of whom were worth anything. This will be a real mess when Mason starts next week

 

[big0mar]

My opponent for week one of the playoffs has rock. Hes one spot ahead of me on the waiver wire. Heres to hoping he doesnt hear this news!

 

[tdmills]

For those thinking of Value with Ganther

I'm going to start him over LT. LT only has 11 receptions on the year and doesn't have a good YPC. Plus matchup wise.....Ganther is killin it.

 

[Don Quixote]

Here you go.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsi...r-cartwrig.html

New post up at RI. Zorn has chimed in. Ganther will get first snap; after that seems anybody's guess.

"Rock's going to play," Zorn said. "We'll decide, at some point, what's going to happen and what the rotation is going to be. But [Ganther] will take the first snap."

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsi...ation.html#more

 

[ballrific]

Now I just need to decide if I should carry both Rock and Ganther or drop Rock all together??!!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Pleae excuse my highly arrogant ignorance but...why is everyone in a hurry to pick him up? I see people posting "Thank God I picked him up last night"...why?

I guess what I'm saying is we are looking at the 4th string RB here...do we see Chris Johnson potential here down the stretch...Ryan Grant...Kevin Smith???

If its dyansty, OK, but do you really believe he is the new starter or the future for Washington? I would not want to have to start this guy in the playoffs.

Again, I'm sorry to be the wet rag but is this what we want to pin our hopes to? I think owners that start someone like this over guys that have been steady most of the year are just overthinking it and asking for trouble.

Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Pleae excuse my highly arrogant ignorance but...why is everyone in a hurry to pick him up? I see people posting "Thank God I picked him up last night"...why?I guess what I'm saying is we are looking at the 4th string RB here...do we see Chris Johnson potential here down the stretch...Ryan Grant...Kevin Smith??? If its dyansty, OK, but do you really believe he is the new starter or the future for Washington? I would not want to have to start this guy in the playoffs. Again, I'm sorry to be the wet rag but is this what we want to pin our hopes to? I think owners that start someone like this over guys that have been steady most of the year are just overthinking it and asking for trouble. Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

Probably because some guys had Portis and Betts and then had to grab Rock. Now the skins play a bad run D and have a yet again another guy at RB who will get the majority of the carries. It's the opportunity to get a starting RB, who isnt sharing carries, against a very favorable match-up. Pretty cut and dry really.

 

[The Situation]

Pleae excuse my highly arrogant ignorance but...why is everyone in a hurry to pick him up? I see people posting "Thank God I picked him up last night"...why?I guess what I'm saying is we are looking at the 4th string RB here...do we see Chris Johnson potential here down the stretch...Ryan Grant...Kevin Smith??? If its dyansty, OK, but do you really believe he is the new starter or the future for Washington? I would not want to have to start this guy in the playoffs. Again, I'm sorry to be the wet rag but is this what we want to pin our hopes to? I think owners that start someone like this over guys that have been steady most of the year are just overthinking it and asking for trouble. Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

Fellas are just hurting due to injuries. Finding a fill-in is a ##### right now.

 

[Buffaloes]

Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

desperate times and all that. He could be a decent flex guy this week due to his match up. Same reason I asked the Shonn Green question in your thread. Attrition is having its way with some rosters this late in the season.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Pleae excuse my highly arrogant ignorance but...why is everyone in a hurry to pick him up? I see people posting "Thank God I picked him up last night"...why?I guess what I'm saying is we are looking at the 4th string RB here...do we see Chris Johnson potential here down the stretch...Ryan Grant...Kevin Smith??? If its dyansty, OK, but do you really believe he is the new starter or the future for Washington? I would not want to have to start this guy in the playoffs. Again, I'm sorry to be the wet rag but is this what we want to pin our hopes to? I think owners that start someone like this over guys that have been steady most of the year are just overthinking it and asking for trouble. Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

Fellas are just hurting due to injuries. Finding a fill-in is a ##### right now.

I get it but the above poster who is saying guys that had Portis/Betts...the Skins have not carried anyone into the playoffs. Hard for me to believe in a local redraft league that guys are still in it if they hitched their wagons to the Skins backfield. Again, I'm an arrogant SOB so I'm probably totally wrong. I'm hurtin at RB2 right now with Turner gimpy, but I think this could be a mistake. RB with very little experience on the road...I hope it works for those that take him though. They can bump this thread and use me as an Ipinata after.Go Ganther!!!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

desperate times and all that. He could be a decent flex guy this week due to his match up. Same reason I asked the Shonn Green question in your thread. Attrition is having its way with some rosters this late in the season.

I'm startin to drink the kool-aid...hold on...yep grape flavor too, tastes good...wait a minute what's that? "Must grab Ganther"...I'll check back later with you guys, I gotta go do something.

 

[The Situation]

Pleae excuse my highly arrogant ignorance but...why is everyone in a hurry to pick him up? I see people posting "Thank God I picked him up last night"...why?I guess what I'm saying is we are looking at the 4th string RB here...do we see Chris Johnson potential here down the stretch...Ryan Grant...Kevin Smith??? If its dyansty, OK, but do you really believe he is the new starter or the future for Washington? I would not want to have to start this guy in the playoffs. Again, I'm sorry to be the wet rag but is this what we want to pin our hopes to? I think owners that start someone like this over guys that have been steady most of the year are just overthinking it and asking for trouble. Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

Fellas are just hurting due to injuries. Finding a fill-in is a ##### right now.

I get it but the above poster who is saying guys that had Portis/Betts...the Skins have not carried anyone into the playoffs. Hard for me to believe in a local redraft league that guys are still in it if they hitched their wagons to the Skins backfield. Again, I'm an arrogant SOB so I'm probably totally wrong. I'm hurtin at RB2 right now with Turner gimpy, but I think this could be a mistake. RB with very little experience on the road...I hope it works for those that take him though. They can bump this thread and use me as an Ipinata after.Go Ganther!!!

I feel you. I picked him up and put him in as a flex over Donnie friggin' Avery. Never recovered from Ronnie B's foot. Worth the dice roll.

 

[Buffaloes]

Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

desperate times and all that. He could be a decent flex guy this week due to his match up. Same reason I asked the Shonn Green question in your thread. Attrition is having its way with some rosters this late in the season.

I'm startin to drink the kool-aid...hold on...yep grape flavor too, tastes good...wait a minute what's that? "Must grab Ganther"...I'll check back later with you guys, I gotta go do something.

Hey man, my flavor of choice is fruit punch. That aside, I won a title with Jonathan Wells starting for me under similar circumstances one year [/Look at me, ya I know]. I doubt he's a top performer, but I'm sure owners could do worse this week.

 

[Sarnoff]

I've had Larry Johnson on my roster since 2004, but finally dropped him for this flash-in-the-pan just in case he can help in the playoffs... why not? The rest of my RBs are shot, it's either Quinton or Julius Jones at this point for he week.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Is he a Dinobot?

 

[goldenchild]

Sorry to get in your alls way, please resume your kumbaya circle.

desperate times and all that. He could be a decent flex guy this week due to his match up. Same reason I asked the Shonn Green question in your thread. Attrition is having its way with some rosters this late in the season.

I'm startin to drink the kool-aid...hold on...yep grape flavor too, tastes good...wait a minute what's that? "Must grab Ganther"...I'll check back later with you guys, I gotta go do something.

I just took a flyer on him in my 12-team re-draft.

I've been absolutely hurting at RB this entire season... dealt with the Portis headache most of the year, drafted LJ as my 3rd back, and lost Ronnie Brown.

My current RB stable consists of Ricky, Norwood, Hilliard, Sproles, and now Ganther. We start 2 with a RB/WR/TE flex spot.

So yeah, there are some of us out there that are ecstatic to have a declared starter that is facing a pretty favorable matchup... even if it is a Redskin

I may just have to roll the dice here... Not sure I want to rely on Sproles having to find paydirt to get a decent outing out of him.

ETA: I just re-read what I posted and can't believe that I finished the season 11-2 and the #1 seed LET'S GO GANTHER!!!

 

[fatness]

Did Zorn actually announce that Cartwright would resume KR duties or was that just speculation? I would like to know because this would bring down Devin Thomas' value in leagues that give value to return yardage.

Sounds like speculation to me.

"Rock's going to play," Zorn said. "We'll decide, at some point, what's going to happen and what the rotation is going to be. But [Ganther] will take the first snap."

But Cartwright today said coaches informed him Ganther would be the first back in their committee approach for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland.

Since he's no longer starting at running back, Cartwright hopes to reclaim his position as the No. 1 kickoff returner.

LinkJust FYI, the Redskin front office (Snyder, Cerrato) has never liked Cartwright.