RB Carlos Hyde, JAC (1 Viewer)

[travdogg]

All I've seen is 3-year worth "more than $15M"... if it isn't much more than $15M, then it's probably similar to Latavius Murray's contract (given the increase in cap this year) which didn't stop the Vikings from drafting Cook last year. So Hyde's job might not be that safe. Kind of surprised he didn't get more, but I haven't seen any of the other contracts, either (Dion or Crowell). 

That is actually a bit more than I expected him to get. He was pretty bad in San Fran last year. He had his worst year as a runner, and despite the volume, was a huge liability in the passing game, where he led all RB's in drops, and was as bad a blocker as any RB in the league. That said, he's likely an upgrade from Crowell.

I would hope the Browns give Duke Johnson more work, going on year 3 of him being he best RB on the team. Split carries 50-50, with Duke in the passing game and Hyde a the goal line.

 

[FF Ninja]

That is actually a bit more than I expected him to get. He was pretty bad in San Fran last year. He had his worst year as a runner, and despite the volume, was a huge liability in the passing game, where he led all RB's in drops, and was as bad a blocker as any RB in the league. That said, he's likely an upgrade from Crowell.

I would hope the Browns give Duke Johnson more work, going on year 3 of him being he best RB on the team. Split carries 50-50, with Duke in the passing game and Hyde a the goal line.

Well, I don't have Hyde anywhere. Just thought he had earned more. PFF said he was actually better as a runner last year*, but did note he was a liability in the passing game.

As for Duke... meh. He's a JAG. He wasn't even close to being the best back on the team in 2016 and merely benefited from situation last year.

I'm not sure the Browns take RB in round 1 like the Vikings, but I still think they take a shot on one at some point.

*from Faust's linked article:
They graded him 81.8 in 2015, 73.2 in 2016 and 50.3 in 2017, so that’s not a particularly strong endorsement. But taking out receiving and pass blocking — just for the purposes of talking about his running — he was graded 80.5 in rushing in 2015, 74.4 in 2016 and 76.7 in 2017, up slightly from the year before.

 

[matttyl]

That is actually a bit more than I expected him to get. He was pretty bad in San Fran last year. He had his worst year as a runner, and despite the volume, was a huge liability in the passing game, where he led all RB's in drops, and was as bad a blocker as any RB in the league. That said, he's likely an upgrade from Crowell.

I would hope the Browns give Duke Johnson more work, going on year 3 of him being he best RB on the team. Split carries 50-50, with Duke in the passing game and Hyde a the goal line.

To be fair, that's also largely a factor of him being top 5 in targets for a RB.  Also, he had only 6 drops on 88 targets while teammate Breida had 5 on 36 - kinda speaks to the qualify of those "targets".  As a comparison, Jordan Howard had 5 drops on only 32 targets.

 

[zamboni]

Hyde seems like he is the biggest loser in the FA RB sweepstakes. Pretty modest contract plus has to share with a pretty dynamic RB in Duke Johnson.

 

[matttyl]

Hyde seems like he is the biggest loser in the FA RB sweepstakes. Pretty modest contract plus has to share with a pretty dynamic RB in Duke Johnson.

Agreed.  3 years of "more than 15m", when McKinnon who's replacing him in San Fran is getting 4 years $30m. 

 

[Warhogs]

I'm surprised as well if in fact the 49ers paid more for McKinnon than what Hyde got. I don't follow the 49ers but they must have really soured on him because I view "Jet" as more of a do it all receiving back than a guy that can handle a lot of carries over an entire season.

 

[Tool]

That is actually a bit more than I expected him to get. He was pretty bad in San Fran last year. He had his worst year as a runner, and despite the volume, was a huge liability in the passing game, where he led all RB's in drops, and was as bad a blocker as any RB in the league. That said, he's likely an upgrade from Crowell.

I would hope the Browns give Duke Johnson more work, going on year 3 of him being he best RB on the team. Split carries 50-50, with Duke in the passing game and Hyde a the goal line.

Don’t agree with this. If anything Hyde is underrated- health has been what’s held him back.

 

[kface]

Don’t agree with this. If anything Hyde is underrated- health has been what’s held him back.

I agree.  As a 49ers fan i thought he was an excellent runner with excellent vision.  

 

[tkrull]

 

[bostonfred]

I agree.  As a 49ers fan i thought he was an excellent runner with excellent vision.  

He was a bad fit for the one cut zone blocking scheme stuff Shanahan does.  He's a much better fit for Cleveland. 

 

[chinawildman]

I agree.  As a 49ers fan i thought he was an excellent runner with excellent vision.  

As a 49ers fan I totally disagree with the 2nd part of that statement. Hyde picks a lane before the play develops and runs there regardless of whether that lane is open or not. Time after time I've seen him run right into a pile with little patience. Vision-wise he is pretty much the exact opposite of Bell.

 

[ex-ghost]

Was hoping he would end up in Seattle.

 

[kface]

As a 49ers fan I totally disagree with the 2nd part of that statement. Hyde picks a lane before the play develops and runs there regardless of whether that lane is open or not. Time after time I've seen him run right into a pile with little patience. Vision-wise he is pretty much the exact opposite of Bell.

I disagree completely.  Profootballfocus has him rated as the 8th best back in the league.  He often made 4 yards out of absolutely nothing.  I think he will be highly successful in cleveland.  

 

[chinawildman]

I disagree completely.  Profootballfocus has him rated as the 8th best back in the league.  He often made 4 yards out of absolutely nothing.  I think he will be highly successful in cleveland.  

Problem for me is that he also often made nothing out of 4 yards. I like Hyde as a runner, but his "predetermined" style runs did not jive with zone blocked schemes. If the browns run a lot of read options w/ Taylor in shotgun I can see Hyde doing well though... he seems like a much more patient runner in shotgun compared to being lined up in the backfield.

 

[kface]

Problem for me is that he also often made nothing out of 4 yards. I like Hyde as a runner, but his "predetermined" style runs did not jive with zone blocked schemes. If the browns run a lot of read options w/ Taylor in shotgun I can see Hyde doing well though... he seems like a much more patient runner in shotgun compared to being lined up in the backfield.

i don't disagree that the style wasn't the best for him last year but he still had a solid year.  

I think he does very well on the browns with an improved oline and scheme

 

[zeeshan2]

Was hoping he would end up in Seattle.

Demarco is visiting there today

 

[Faust]

Hyde's fantasy stock takes a hit in backfield split with Johnson

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Hyde's fantasy stock takes a hit in backfield split with Johnson

I dont see a hit from where I had him rated, as he was about to give way to Breida in SF as it was. 

 

[Boston]

I think the bigger worry is if they bring in someone else like a quality rookie in the first 3 rounds (never mind Barkley...that would be the death penalty for his value)...a 3 headed monster of Hyde-Duke-and a Jones/Michel/Chubb type of rookie would not help any of their value...

 

[zamboni]

I disagree completely.  Profootballfocus has him rated as the 8th best back in the league.  He often made 4 yards out of absolutely nothing.  I think he will be highly successful in cleveland.  

Problem is he's not going to catch many passes as long as Duke is healthy. So it will mean that Hyde will be game script dependent, which for Cleveland typically means lots of catch up mode.

 

[Bronco Billy]

I dont see a hit from where I had him rated, as he was about to give way to Breida in SF as it was. 

Nice to see someone hasn’t given up on their Breida manlove, regardless of how misplaced.

 

[Bronco Billy]

Problem is he's not going to catch many passes as long as Duke is healthy. So it will mean that Hyde will be game script dependent, which for Cleveland typically means lots of catch up mode.

On the other hands, CLE looks to be much improved on O, and also there is that weaker teams - if that is what CLE ends up being - can try to shorten games and reduce opportunities for opponents by running a lot early in games.  Running the ball keeps the clock moving and doesn’t turn the ball over as much.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Nice to see someone hasn’t given up on their Breida manlove, regardless of how misplaced.

Its why they went for a pass oriented back in McKinnon, on what is essentially a 2 year deal.

 

[zamboni]

On the other hands, CLE looks to be much improved on O, and also there is that weaker teams - if that is what CLE ends up being - can try to shorten games and reduce opportunities for opponents by running a lot early in games.  Running the ball keeps the clock moving and doesn’t turn the ball over as much.

Fair point - I think their offense will be better, but I think Hyde's upside will still be capped by Duke. Also by Taylor as a very mobile QB. 

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I'm not sure why people aren't weighting the effect of playing in what will almost certainly be a new system installed by Haley. I like the new situation and he may just be a classic undervalue clean grab as a RB2.

 

[Mt. Man]

I'm not sure why people aren't weighting the effect of playing in what will almost certainly be a new system installed by Haley. I like the new situation and he may just be a classic undervalue clean grab as a RB2.

For me, it's just looking at the variety of teams hungry for a lead (if not bell cow) RB and thinking: Was 3/$15 to probably be part of a committee in Cleveland really the best option for him? It felt like he had a chance to be on the verge of RB1 and instead will end up being valued about the same as last year. Maybe he still has that chance considering he was somewhat undervalued last year, but for right now I'm rather "meh" about it. 

 

[KellysHeroes]

:X , this is going to be a rough draft for Hyde owners

 

[Bronco Billy]

:X , this is going to be a rough draft for Hyde owners

Why is that exactly?

 

[Silver & Black]

:X , this is going to be a rough draft for Hyde owners

Only if Cleveland take Barkley at #4.  Otherwise, I'll be very happy

 

[Bronco Billy]

Only if Cleveland take Barkley at #4.  Otherwise, I'll be very happy

He’ll be a Giant before then

 

[Silver & Black]

He’ll be a Giant before then

Fine by me, as a Hyde owner

 

[-OZ-]

:X , this is going to be a rough draft for Hyde owners

The risk is already factored in to his price, so maybe disappointed but hardly a rough night.

 

[KellysHeroes]

yuck

 

[One More Rep]

yuck

Not good for Chubb either, Hyde is a pretty good back.

 

[kutta]

As a dynasty Hyde owner, I’m bummed. But Hyde himself must be really bummed.

 

[Sebowski]

 

[Faust]

Carlos Hyde is the early favorite to open the year as Cleveland's starting running back.

Hyde's veteran status gives him the edge over second-rounder Nick Chubb. His contract may also play a role after the Browns gave him $5 million guaranteed this offseason. Hyde figures to be on a short leash if he wins the Week 1 job.

Source: ESPN Cleveland 

Jun 9 - 1:27 PM

 

[Faust]

Browns believe there'll be enough touches for crowded backfield

 

[NeverEnough]

Browns believe there'll be enough touches for crowded backfield

Define enough

 

[Faust]

Browns RBs coach to ride 'hot hand' with backfield trio

 

[Faust]

Carlos Hyde - RB -  Browns

Carlos Hyde was listed as the Browns' first-team running back on the team's initial training camp depth chart.

Duke Johnson was Hyde's immediate backup while second-rounder Nick Chubb was listed as the third-string back. It's no surprise to see Hyde atop Cleveland's initial depth chart, though the rookie Chubb could push the veteran for snaps at some point. Johnson is locked in as the Browns' passing-down back.

Source: clevelandbrowns.com 

Aug 5 - 10:04 AM

 

[Faust]

Brown RB Carlos Hyde rushed 9 times for 64 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game versus the Bills.

After playing just three snaps in the preseason opener a week ago, Hyde got four possessions with the first team offense. Hyde set the tone early, rushing five times for 41 yards on the opening drive of the game, capped off with a 4-yard touchdown run. Five of his nine carries went for five or more yards, including a 26-yard jaunt in which he bullied Jordan Poyer to the ground with a stiff arm. Hyde is clearly the starting running back for the Browns entering the season, providing a discounted fantasy option for owners looking for RB help in the middle of the draft.

Aug 17 - 8:48 PM

 

[Faust]

Carlos Hyde rushed seven times for 45 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles.

Hyde lost five yards on his lone reception. 33 of Hyde's yards came on a first quarter rumble where he schooled CB Jalen Mills, but big plays are a part of Hyde's game when he's healthy. "When he's healthy" the obvious and ever-present caveat for a back who finishes the preseason with a 17/108/1/6.35 slash line. Hyde is a risky pick on the RB2/3 borderline. In addition to his injury history, he has Duke Johnson monopolizing passing downs and rookie Nick Chubb waiting in the wings.

Aug 23 - 10:27 PM

 

[Tool]

Like Hyde. Wish he’d ended up in a better situation 

 

[Soulfly3]

Had a beautiful early run, which Chubb followed up w a beauty run of his own. 

Still think Chubb owns the backfield, sooner than later tho. 

 

[Elevencents]

Had a beautiful early run, which Chubb followed up w a beauty run of his own. 

Still think Chubb owns the backfield, sooner than later tho. 

Unfortunately I think you’re right. I’ve noticed Chubb is going pretty late tho so if you can sit on him for a while he could pay off the 2nd half. 

 

[Soulfly3]

I feel like Chubb got minimal time with the 1s for a few reasons. 

First of which, is that the Browns want to start the season w the experienced cats leading things off.  

Mayfield and Chubb will both own their roles in short order. 

 

[bostonfred]

This sounds like DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry on so many levels it's unbelievable. 

- top veteran rb added in the offseason

- stud rookie rb added in the second round

- young quarterback needs protection

- good offensive line

- team was a cellar dweller the last couple years

- coaching change to a better running offense

- veteran rb starts and looks really good

- rookie rb behind him flashes but doesn't look quite as good yet 

- former running back who was more of a pass catcher than runner is moving more towards the slot

I am not confident in hyde as my rb2 and would want a quality rb3 behind him, but I think he has similar upside to Murray two years ago.  Bargain at his current adp.

 

[Ace08]

I know some will argue with regard to the merits of handcuffing but I view Hyde a lot like Jamaal Williams in redraft this year.  If you're going to commit to taking Hyde, you gotta commit to taking Chubb later.  Same goes with Williams and Jones.

 

[SameSongNDance]

This sounds like DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry

I am not confident in hyde as my rb2 and would want a quality rb3 behind him, but I think he has similar upside to Murray two years ago.  Bargain at his current adp.

Except that Duke is still going to work on a majority of 3rd downs and the hurry up. A lot of Murray's value stemmed from his involvement in the pass game. I think Hyde could definitely be a bargain in standard but he's not even remotely on my radar in ppr.