ffmail4me
Footballguy
I spent 85-90% of mine prior to week 1. I think it’s safe to say I’m member #1 on his fan club. Ghost of John Riggins fellas. And the trust Reid already has in him is a great sign. I have him in 11 of my 14 dynasty leagues
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RB Carson Steele, KC (1 Viewer)
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ATB
Footballguy
I'm torn on whether Steele is worth the FAAB it will take to get him. I drafted him with my last pick in every league, and got him in dynasty as well. Loved the fire and power he showed in preseason. But thus far in the regular season, he hasn't shown that ability to flash and just hulk through defenders. Without that, he doesn't offer a lot that any other back doesn't already do. He's not fast. He's not agile. He's not a great pass catcher.
He's really just... big. And I don't think that's going to be enough to offer much more than a weekly flex option, especially not getting the every down role.
We've seen time and time again that the real value play in the Chiefs backfield is the guy who's getting the targets from Mahomes. That was McKinnon for a time. It's looking like it might be Perine now.
But if I had to offer my best guess, I'd say the Chiefs will bring someone in. Whether it's a journeyman vet like Hunt or Fournette or it's someone's backup via trade, I don't know. But I doubt it's going to be Steele that gets the valuable touches. He just doesn't look ready.
He's really just... big. And I don't think that's going to be enough to offer much more than a weekly flex option, especially not getting the every down role.
We've seen time and time again that the real value play in the Chiefs backfield is the guy who's getting the targets from Mahomes. That was McKinnon for a time. It's looking like it might be Perine now.
But if I had to offer my best guess, I'd say the Chiefs will bring someone in. Whether it's a journeyman vet like Hunt or Fournette or it's someone's backup via trade, I don't know. But I doubt it's going to be Steele that gets the valuable touches. He just doesn't look ready.
Terpman22
Footballguy
Surely Jeff Wilson has fooled the fantasy community more than once. Maybe this is just *your* first time.
Seems like an obvious bid a lot of FAAB on target. Perine is a proven JAG, the QB of the offense is Mahomes. There should be ample scoring opportunity. The question to me really is "Do I need a RB3/4 guy?" and its definitely roster dependent, IMO. But If he has a chance to crack your lineup, I say go for it.
ilianawindfae
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Samaje has 0 carries on the year. Carson Steele it is!! Give me them goalline carries in that offense.
OM NOM NOM. I'll gladly blow my #1 waiver priority on this guy. I need another RB while I wait for Jonathan Brooks to clear waivers.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
The Wagon Steele Family Truckster, you think you hate it now but wait til you start him
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
i like the cut of your jib
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
if i had to go for one of these guys, it would be Steele, but i'm not a big fan of either.
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
That's why we picked him up, cuzzie!! Kid is 227 lb with good power behind those pads.
If KC gets 1st and goal, watch out.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
starting him in my 18 deep league tempted to start Braelon Allen over him could regret it hopefully not. Don't think KC needs a reveiving RB anymore like in the past now with Worthy added and Rice another year experience.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
Coachspeak from the Kansas City papers all seem to indicate he gets first crack at it. I don't know what to say. I'm firing up my share and going with it (I think).
massraider
Footballguy
Geez who are you benching for this guy?
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I’m flexing him over Sutton and Dortch. (16 team redraft)
Birdie048
Footballguy
Right now… Flex spot / RB3 = Carson Steele @ ATL over Aaron Jones @ HOU
KingPrawn
Footballguy
This week? No one
Next week? EVERYONE!
dmac37
Footballguy
I have the same situation, RB2 with KW3 out. Planning on going Jones but thinking about it
In the flex I’m benching Andrews, McLaughlin, Bigsby and Downs. Seems like obviously the right move.
Birdie048
Footballguy
HOU #3 toughest run def
JTaylor & Chi tandem is small sample size
But Saq vs ATL #9 was more telling to ne
FarFromHome
Footballguy
3 carry and 1 reception game coming. Ha ha
The Gator
Footballguy
: laugh reaction:
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
Why would you ever bench Montgomery?
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
Down to him or Akers flip flopping
mr roboto
Footballguy
I haven’t.
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
I don’t want to be held responsible for your fantasy results, but Akers is the clear play there off volume alone. MN DEF has looked good but Cam may touch the ball 20-25 times given the lack of competition.
Steele could prove himself to be THE GUY, but we just don’t know how the splits shake out, and the leash is ridiculously short.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I would play Akers, because he will get most (if not all) the carries. I can't say the same thing for Steele. MaHomes may throw it 237 times.
Faust
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Eric Galko
As the new lead back for the #Chiefs and the most sought after fantasy football free agent add this week, I’m excited for people to get to know Carson Steele.
As the new starter, Steele has:
-Burst to finish in open field ()
-Toughness/contact balance ()
-Receiving ability (from @ShrineBowl)
Fully expect him to rise to the occasion (and be the team’s #1 RB until Pacheco is able to return)
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ilianawindfae
Footballguy
Starting with confidence. People are saying he's not fast enough or doesn't fit the offense as a bellcow back.
You guys should tell the 4-time Super Bowl champion coach that he picked the wrong backup RB.
You guys should tell the 4-time Super Bowl champion coach that he picked the wrong backup RB.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
Sticking with Akers hope both do well.
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
That's the biggest kryptonite of fantasy managers, thinking we're smarter than coaches who make millions to coach actual football.
Andy Reid is going for a three peat, okay? If he says Carson Steele is an NFL quality runningback, then you should probably believe him. I'm just saying... this is the guy who supplanted the first round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire with a 7th Rounder Isiah Pacheco.
He knows what he's doing.
Andy Reid is going for a three peat, okay? If he says Carson Steele is an NFL quality runningback, then you should probably believe him. I'm just saying... this is the guy who supplanted the first round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire with a 7th Rounder Isiah Pacheco.
He knows what he's doing.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
I could see Steele getting a cheap GL TD but who knows. Rolling with Akers as long as he doesn't fumble he should be good plus the Vikings defense has allowed over 70 rushing yards per game.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
I wouldn't start him over Montgomery.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
Dare and British Brooks have looked solid as well but going with Akers. Hope both do well.
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
It's just crazy to me that people are questioning the scouting and roster management of the team that has:
Been in 4 of the last 5 Super Bowls.
Won 3 of the last 5 Super Bowls.
Sure! You guys scout better than them, they don't know what they're doing. Steele stinks!!
Been in 4 of the last 5 Super Bowls.
Won 3 of the last 5 Super Bowls.
Sure! You guys scout better than them, they don't know what they're doing. Steele stinks!!
kutta
Footballguy
I have the exact same situation.
I’m going with Williams with those Tampa D players out.
boilerdave
Footballguy
That's gutsy but I like it and it makes feel good about my Charbonnet over Jones decision.
