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RB Ameer Abdullah, LV (2 Viewers)
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SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I can't drop him in the one league I'm in because it's a keeper, sadly. In redraft I think you can now.
EBF
Footballguy
Not sure if this is serious or not, but
.The good news for Ameer is that this staff will probably be gone after this season. No guarantee that the next one will like him, but I'm still optimistic from a dynasty standpoint. In redraft, he is nothing but an emergency bye week filler at this point.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
154 all-purpose yards today bruh
I dropped him on October 21
Dropped Golden Tate the next week
That was my 6th and 4th round picks - started them each 4 times, nearly killed a team with AB/Gurley/Kelce
Man that was cathartic - suggest everyone go and do likewise
Just coming in here to see if anyone has dropped him yet.
I think I'm at that point. You got guys with potential like Langford and I'm handing on to turds like Abdullah and Matt Jones.
Jimbo Slice
Footballguy
I'm too stubborn to drop
Franknbeans
Footballguy
Buh bye
packersfan
Footballguy
He's been picked up and dropped each of the last two weeks since I dropped him. I expect another drop tonight when Waivers are run. Just looks like a lost season for him in re-draft leagues.
Todem
Footballguy
In my redraft he is a being cut tonight. 4th round pick......Jesus man what a huge waste of a pick. I really was very high on him as a rookie on a team with little competition for PT.
In 2 dynasty leagues......it is just hold, hope and pray that better days are ahead next season with a brand new staff that can figure out they really do have a talented RB that can play all three downs.
But right now that team is an utter dumpster fire. In fact Stafford may also be done there as well. I think it is time they say goodbye to him as well.
In 2 dynasty leagues......it is just hold, hope and pray that better days are ahead next season with a brand new staff that can figure out they really do have a talented RB that can play all three downs.
But right now that team is an utter dumpster fire. In fact Stafford may also be done there as well. I think it is time they say goodbye to him as well.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
He's dead, Jimbo.Jimbo Slice said:
Resident A
Footballguy
I can't see how the Lions moronic coaching won't come out of the Bye with an Abdullah-heavy gameplan. I know the organization is dumb enough to keep Caldwell on, so I'm skeptical...
I'm still holding him in 1 league with large benches. Just dumped him for DeAngelo in another league.
I'm still holding him in 1 league with large benches. Just dumped him for DeAngelo in another league.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Offered Abdullah for Karlos Williams, no dice.
jurb26
Footballguy
I just don't understand how so many people bought into there not being a lot of competition. This has been a RBBC nightmare from the very start. Now you have Bell looking like the best RB on the team to boot.
Uncle Grandpa
Footballguy
Where's mcintyre1? This dude's hype needs a shot of adrenaline, stat!
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Great buy low candidate in dynasty leagues
Uncle Grandpa
Footballguy
Yeah. Current owner in one of my leagues is shopping him. It's a salary cap league and he's the 14th highest paid back, so not sure I want to buy.
tone1oc
Footballguy
There really hasn't been, unfortunately for AA, he hasn't been able to stand out when giving the chance.
The only backfield in the NFL with worse talent going in to season was Titans off the top of my head.
ourmanflint
Footballguy
Like CJ Anderson was dead? Things change in this league for whatever reason. One game without Lombardi isn't really giving it a chance. Let them try and sort some stuff out over the bye and see what happens.
addicted2ff
Footballguy
Drop it like it's hawt, drop it like it's hawt.
EBF
Footballguy
Bought today in a 14 team dynasty where we have to start 2 RBs. Might blush if I admit what I gave up, but anyway I am gambling that his lack of results thus far is down to Detroit's general ineptitude and not his own lack of skill. I expect absolutely nothing from him this season, but hopefully the Lions will sack Caldwell and find an OL that can at least block a strong breeze.
Uncle Grandpa
Footballguy
Come on, EBF. Cough it up. What did you give?
packersfan
Footballguy
I'll probably dive back in next year in re-draft leagues. I still think he possesses a lot of talent. I'd love to see him in a system that would give him 15-20 touches per game with a legitimate role in the passing game. He has been very good in space. Riddick's a terrific receiver out of the backfield but the refusal to involve Abdullah more in the passing game by both coordinators has been a huge mistake in my opinion.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
He's gonna win fantasy championships this year.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Is he playing Daily, redraft or dynasty?
Haven't really heard of a guy getting into fantasy besides Cooley back in the day, this is pretty cool.
Koya
Footballguy
Kit Fisto
Footballguy
A lot of the recent discussion has revolved around AA's value in daily, redraft, or keeper leagues.
For Dynasty, does anybody really think this guy is a future 3-down stud, or was he just a preseason tease? He looks like he might be a bust to me for where he was generally taken (#4 ADP). Small, fumbles a lot, bad team, etc.
For Dynasty, does anybody really think this guy is a future 3-down stud, or was he just a preseason tease? He looks like he might be a bust to me for where he was generally taken (#4 ADP). Small, fumbles a lot, bad team, etc.
Papa John's
Footballguy
He needs to be in the right situation. If he's on NE right now, then he is Dion Lewis lite. With maturity, some weight and his quickness, he is Dion Lewis this year down the line (and with the right coaching staff).
BUT ....
He's on the freaking lions who are an annual train wreck. Caldwell has no creativity or leadership ability. They drafted O-Line in the draft and they are still brutal there ... so in redraft he is a waste, maybe even keeper. Only hope, in my opinion, is dynasty.
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shader
Footballguy
He better get it together quick or he won't be started on a single roster during championships. Week 1 with new OC he received 1 carry. Not the trend you are looking for.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Joique has been effective on a limited basis the last couple games. Theo is still the preferred & trusted option. People are getting fired left and right but they seem quite content having their most talented RB function solely as a KR.
These NFL coaches are smarter than anyone posting here.
EBF
Footballguy
He's not a guy who could do it for every team, but in the right offense I think he could definitely be a 1,000+ yard rusher. I think of what the Eagles used to do with McCoy and Westbrook. Neither one of those guys was very big and neither was a first round pick, but they each found success in a system that was tailored to their strengths. I thought the Lions would use Abdullah like that, but thus far their plan seems to be...to not use him much at all. He only has two games of double digit carries and hasn't been targeted very often. The Lions rank 31st out of 32 NFL teams in rushing attempts and dead last in rushing yardage. You can blame some of that on him if you'd like. I'm sure someone like Peterson or Gurley could still find some yards on this team, but in general it seems like their blocking/utilization/play-calling are garbage.
I've downgraded him a bit from where I had him in May-August, but I remain cautiously optimistic and am more likely to buy than sell.
duaneok66
Footballguy
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Dropped him this week for Michael. Good riddance.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I'd much rather own AA. Even if DMC were to go down I doubt Michael would be relevant (Rod Smith saw snaps last week, Michael did not). There's clearly something very wrong with Michael. We now know why SEA essentially gave him away for free.
My expectations for AA are now unbelievably low, but there's still a real shot he contributes this year. DET's season is lost so it makes sense that they may want to get their 2nd rounder more involved coming out of the bye.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
The VP of Sales and I made a bet in August. We do this every year, making a prop bet on FF projections.
2012: I took Roddy, he took Julio, winner is whoever had the most PPR points. Man, that was a delicious steak dinner from Benjamins.
2013: Who will be the RB1 in PPR? I took Charles, he took Shady. I chose Keens for my steak dinner that year
2014: Who will be the WR1 in PPR? Loser always gets first pick. He chose DT. I took Antonio Brown. Sparks.
This year, we were discussing how I always love young fresh legs at RB but older (3rd to 7th year) guys for WR. Obviously this worked out really badly for me in 2014 (scrap leftovers like ARob and Charles Johnson.) So this year's prop bet: I pick one rookie RB, he would take a RB over 30. Whoever ends up with the highest FF points wins.
He took Gore. I thought long and hard about Gurley, but elected to go with Ameer Abdullah. We both recognized that wasn't a great comp, so let's make it fun. You project your guy, I'll project mine. The one who with the closest projection to actual stats wins. Deal. He wrote down: Gore, 1100 rushing yards, 42 receptions, 270 yards, 8 TDs. I wrote AA 1475 yards YFS, 60 receptions, 6 TDs, 2000 All-purpose yards. Not straight apples to apples but we'd make it work.
The bet is on my white board. Every Tuesday, that mother####er comes into my office faithfully and updates the YTD and the projections, whistling and smiling. It's right across my office just above my monitors. I stare at this worthless ####s stats almost every day.
/CoolStoryBruh
2012: I took Roddy, he took Julio, winner is whoever had the most PPR points. Man, that was a delicious steak dinner from Benjamins.
2013: Who will be the RB1 in PPR? I took Charles, he took Shady. I chose Keens for my steak dinner that year
2014: Who will be the WR1 in PPR? Loser always gets first pick. He chose DT. I took Antonio Brown. Sparks.
This year, we were discussing how I always love young fresh legs at RB but older (3rd to 7th year) guys for WR. Obviously this worked out really badly for me in 2014 (scrap leftovers like ARob and Charles Johnson.) So this year's prop bet: I pick one rookie RB, he would take a RB over 30. Whoever ends up with the highest FF points wins.
He took Gore. I thought long and hard about Gurley, but elected to go with Ameer Abdullah. We both recognized that wasn't a great comp, so let's make it fun. You project your guy, I'll project mine. The one who with the closest projection to actual stats wins. Deal. He wrote down: Gore, 1100 rushing yards, 42 receptions, 270 yards, 8 TDs. I wrote AA 1475 yards YFS, 60 receptions, 6 TDs, 2000 All-purpose yards. Not straight apples to apples but we'd make it work.
The bet is on my white board. Every Tuesday, that mother####er comes into my office faithfully and updates the YTD and the projections, whistling and smiling. It's right across my office just above my monitors. I stare at this worthless ####s stats almost every day.
/CoolStoryBruh
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TZMarkie
Footballguy
Dude, you got that guy for a couple steak dinners.
This guy deserves one in return, all the while being a BOSS by coming in updating this, knowing you are well aware.
On a serious note, I was contemplating trying to trade for Ameer as little as 2 weeks back.
I still think deep down the guy has talent, and there is a very real chance they try and "see what they have now", all wrapped up in a new offense after the bye, etc. etc. etc.
I sort of believed that as little as 2 weeks ago.
I still believe down the stretch there will be some "fair" RB 2 ish numbers to be had here in Detroit.
Sadly, its becoming further muddled, and I don't know if its going to be Joique or Ameer.
The Ameer drafters/believers in my leagues are truly staunch, as not a single owner has dropped Ameer, not once all season, in any of my 4 leagues.
I wouldn't mind having him somewhere, but it looks like I won't have him this year.
I think he could be one of the ultimate buy lows next season, but that will probably get nixed with ridiculous analyst over-hype and a decent preseason though.
*LATE EDIT* - Just make sure to beat that guy next year in another bet, and pull a similar move by posting the numbers each week when you do.
OR be a bigger BOSS by emailing him a very fancy spread sheet type email every week with stats and breakdowns, once you know the bet is clinched, and drop hints that you are seeking out the most expensive steakhouse in the city.
TZM
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