RB Alex Collins, SEA (1 Viewer)

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Is Collins a sell high in the off-season? I l know Forsett was a lot older than Collins, but this has that one season wonder feel to it. 

i mean... forsett was 29 when he had his one good season. can't think of any RBs who "broke out" that late and were really all that fantasy relevant.

alex collins is 23.

but we really need to see what the team does in the draft. personally, i feel pretty confident that the team will address other issues and collins will enter the year in the RB15-ish range since his primary competition will be kenneth dixon, who looked "fine" last year.

but if the ravens play well in the postseason and collins shines on a national stage, we shouldn't rule out his ADP creeping up into low end RB1 range. a lot will be made about how he was top 6 second half of the seaon and he'll be and he'll be a polarizing player.

if his value sticks in the mid teens, i'd keep him. i'm a believer and think he shows tremendous instincts as a runner. i can see him having some solid seasons, a la marion barber or mark ingram (who he comps pretty well with).

 

[msudaisy26]

i mean... forsett was 29 when he had his one good season. can't think of any RBs who "broke out" that late and were really all that fantasy relevant.

alex collins is 23.

but we really need to see what the team does in the draft. personally, i feel pretty confident that the team will address other issues and collins will enter the year in the RB15-ish range since his primary competition will be kenneth dixon, who looked "fine" last year.

but if the ravens play well in the postseason and collins shines on a national stage, we shouldn't rule out his ADP creeping up into low end RB1 range. a lot will be made about how he was top 6 second half of the seaon and he'll be and he'll be a polarizing player.

if his value sticks in the mid teens, i'd keep him. i'm a believer and think he shows tremendous instincts as a runner. i can see him having some solid seasons, a la marion barber or mark ingram (who he comps pretty well with).

On the flip side though he could be more like Spiller, C.J. Anderson or even James Starks after his nice run on the way to the super bowl in 09. There are comps both ways I am just wondering if someone is going to give you high rb2 price for him is it better to move on and find the next guy? I am still unsure.

 

[Weebs210]

On the flip side though he could be more like Spiller, C.J. Anderson or even James Starks after his nice run on the way to the super bowl in 09. There are comps both ways I am just wondering if someone is going to give you high rb2 price for him is it better to move on and find the next guy? I am still unsure.

Keep Collins. He has amazing vision and burst.

 

[jon_mx]

Keep Collins. He has amazing vision and burst.

Plus Baltimore loves to run.

 

[Blick]

Plus Baltimore loves to run.

Baltimore also loves to use multiple backs.  I think if I can get a second round pick for him, I'd do it.

 

[rickyg]

He just passes the eye test for me and he’s in a great situation in Balt.  And he was amazing in college.  I don’t think he’s a one year wonder.  I’m holding in dynasty unless I get bowled over by an offer.  Like an elite player for him.  

Now, if Balt drafts a stud Rb that changes things.   But if they don’t draft a rb high and they peg him as their feature back I think more good times are ahead.  

 

[Cobbler1]

And he gets Marshall Yanda back next year too. The Ravens line has been playing much better lately and could really be good if that continues and then Yanda gets added to it next year. The Ravens would be wise to use their resources on a playmaking wr and some more OL depth rather than rb. If that happens, Collins could be poised for an even better situation next year. 

 

[DropKick]

He just passes the eye test for me and he’s in a great situation in Balt.  And he was amazing in college.  I don’t think he’s a one year wonder.  I’m holding in dynasty unless I get bowled over by an offer.  Like an elite player for him.  

Now, if Balt drafts a stud Rb that changes things.   But if they don’t draft a rb high and they peg him as their feature back I think more good times are ahead.  

Like to think that, based on need, the Ravens aren't looking for a stud RB.

Offered him to several teams down the stretch this season but no believers and no takers.  He has been on fire ever since.  A couple teams still alive kicking themselves for not taking the deal.  Hope to move him for a high draft pick next summer.  Probably can't keep given keeper restrictions.

 

[Sarlakticacid]

With all the injuries on O this year its interesting to see their success. With a strong D and healthy Oline what will they achieve next year? 

 

[az_prof]

Collins has done far more than Dixon did and yet people were ready to appoint Dixon the starter eventhough he was injured. I don't get it.  Collins has almost a thousand yards and he has done it in style, averaging five yards a carry.

 

[rickyg]

Collins has done far more than Dixon did and yet people were ready to appoint Dixon the starter eventhough he was injured. I don't get it.  Collins has almost a thousand yards and he has done it in style, averaging five yards a carry.

And he wasn’t even the featured rb until week 8!!!!

 

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Now, if Balt drafts a stud Rb that changes things. 

if they draft a RB in the first three rounds, his value takes a big hit and he becomes a great buy low imo in dyno. he'd probably be ranked in mid to low 30s in redraft...

Collins has done far more than Dixon did and yet people were ready to appoint Dixon the starter eventhough he was injured. I don't get it.  Collins has almost a thousand yards and he has done it in style, averaging five yards a carry.

to be fair, dixon was a 4th round pick who had a solid, if unspectacular, rookie season. collins was drafted 40 slots later, didn't show quite as much his rookie year, passed through waivers, and was just a practice squad guy to start the year.

collins' path to relevancy isn't exactly a well-worn one.

 

[Weebs210]

if they draft a RB in the first three rounds, his value takes a big hit and he becomes a great buy low imo in dyno. he'd probably be ranked in mid to low 30s in redraft...

to be fair, dixon was a 4th round pick who had a solid, if unspectacular, rookie season. collins was drafted 40 slots later, didn't show quite as much his rookie year, passed through waivers, and was just a practice squad guy to start the year.

collins' path to relevancy isn't exactly a well-worn one.

True. Maybe the Patriots will draft a QB in the first next year because Tom Brady wasn't a early draft pick.

 

[Chaka]

True. Maybe the Patriots will draft a QB in the first next year because Tom Brady wasn't a early draft pick.

The Patriots will draft a QB early because Tom Brady is 40 years old. It would be foolish not to. You can only defy father time for so long.

 

[msudaisy26]

True. Maybe the Patriots will draft a QB in the first next year because Tom Brady wasn't a early draft pick.

Come on you are comparing arguably the greatest qb in the game, to a running back that has shown flashes of being really good for about half a season.

 

[Arodin]

The Patriots will draft a QB early because Tom Brady is 40 years old. It would be foolish not to. You can only defy father time for so long. four years from now they can trade that QB for another second round pick.

We've been down this road before...

 

[Chaka]

Well, that sucked.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Getting examined on the sidelined

 

[Scooby1974]

Getting examined on the sidelined

Please nooooooo

 

[JoeSteeler]

Please nooooooo

Back in

 

[Scooby1974]

Back in

I love you...

 

[JoeSteeler]

Getting red zone carries...we need a TD!

 

[Chaka]

Well, Joe Flacco has always been known for his mobility.

 

[Righetti]

anybody know what happened to Collins today?

looks like one of his worst games of the year and lost a lot of carries late in the game

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Well one thing that happened was Harbaugh called a QB off tacklevrun from the 1 instead of handing it to Colliins. I saw that much.

 

[Weebs210]

Yeah I'm not sure why he didn't get many runs in the second half. Maybe resting him in a easy win.

 

[Sarlakticacid]

Thanks for the heads up Jim.

same thing next week then? 

 

[Young 8]

anybody know what happened to Collins today?

Got banged up, at least in 3 different occasions.

Last time late 3rd quarter and he never played a snap after that, not sure about his status for next week.

 

[Hankmoody]

Harbaugh is a db.

Both of them.

 

[Cobbler1]

Got banged up, at least in 3 different occasions.

Last time late 3rd quarter and he never played a snap after that, not sure about his status for next week.

Yup his lower leg got banged up after a reception on the Ravens first drive of the second half. He sat out a series then came back in and caught a short pass, didn't look himself, and took himself out. I think he got one carry to spell Buck late in the 4th after that. It was mentioned by the sideline reporter that he was hurt but available for emergency use. With the score 27-10 and Deshone Kizer at Qb he wasn't needed.

 

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Got banged up, at least in 3 different occasions.

Last time late 3rd quarter and he never played a snap after that, not sure about his status for next week.

not exactly. i didn't see much of him in the 4th but he definitely came in for at least one play and caught a pass pretty late.

broadcast said he was banged up a little bit (he definitely took a long time to stand up after one of his last runs) and coaching staff wanted to hold him out down the stretch as a precaution.

someone on twitter (with a blue checkmark) said collins tried to run onto the field to start one of the final drives but a coach grabbed him back.

https://twitter.com/jeffzrebiecsun/status/942498921552777216

 

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for anyone down about collins (and still alive!): he got 5 red zone carries sunday and 12 in the last three games. that's le'veon bell, todd gurley level opportunity.

here's hoping he gets that many chances against the colts!

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Anyone questioning playiing Collins with West active after being healthy scratch last 5 weeks?

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

Anyone questioning playiing Collins with West active after being healthy scratch last 5 weeks?

Playing for Freeman in one and using in another where I have no one else. Hope for a first big half because Allen gets work too.

 

[Raleigh Engineers]

Anyone questioning playiing Collins with West active after being healthy scratch last 5 weeks?

Yes, but unfortunately i don't have any other good viable options. 

 

[mr blond]

I'm keeping him in, but nervous. Wet weather and a lot of running. 

 

[Lascelle]

My viable alternatives to Collins were Davis, Bibbs, Penny and Gillislee.  Not feeling good enough about any of those to keep him out of my lineup.

 

[IHEARTFF]

LFG

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

Flacco, get the F out of the way!

 

[elitzer]

guess i should have sat collins.oh well

 

[Deamon]

guess i should have sat collins.oh well

he's getting goalline carries, just doing nothing with them.

 

[Arodin]

Football games have FOUR quarters in them. 

HTH.

 

[Deamon]

Football games have FOUR quarters in them. 

HTH.

 

[Chaka]

he's getting goalline carries, just doing nothing with them.

He's not doing much with his non-goalline carries either.

 

[Chaka]

Football games have FOUR quarters in them. 

HTH.

Yup, to increase the duration of our disappointment.

 

[SDJohnny]

18 for 51, 3 catches for 15 yards. Impressive stuff. No way they bring in any competition for him next year. 

 

[montana_grizzly_bears]

Was honestly hoping for double the amount of yards and at least 1 td. 18 for 51 is underwhelming. 

 

[TwinTurbo]

well that sucked for two weeks in a row.

 

[Blick]

He’ll be a good back up to Dixon next year. 

 

[Young 8]

18 for 51, 3 catches for 15 yards. Impressive stuff. No way they bring in any competition for him next year. 

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