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RB David Johnson, Retired (3 Viewers)

Need Arizona to beat Seattle tonight........I don't see it but maybe AP can turn back the clock.......

 
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AP was jumping on 5 foot boxes on Monday morning.

I am not worried about if he is capable. I am a little refreshed at AP resurgence, give the cards a little leeway. Its why I say if Logan comes back, they wont need DJ if ADP is healthy and serviceable, they will go with Palmer if they have a shot. QB > RB anyday, even DJ if you are a franchise, unless Stanton plays out of his mind.

 
If Adrian Peterson keeps running this well, DJ is not going to come back to a 20+ touch role. I think expectations need to be tempered more so for to the play of AP than of concern he can't return from the injury

 
Milkman said:
Need Arizona to beat Seattle tonight........I don't see it but maybe AP can turn back the clock.......
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37 carries of Sunday and then a Thursday game would be tough on any RB, let alone a 32 year old one. Interesting to see what he has in the tank tonight.

 
papacapps said:
You're correct; however, they would have to choose between Palmer or DJ.  If Logan is activated DJ's chances of returning most likely diminish.
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TJ Logan has never played an NFL down.  I highly doubt the Cardinals put themselves in a Palmer or DJ activation position because of TJ Logan. 

And if DJ is ready, even if Logan is activated, Palmer’s earliest return date is Week 16 or 12/24.  Just don’t think DJ’s potential return is dependent on either situation.

 
iamkoza said:
If Adrian Peterson keeps running this well, DJ is not going to come back to a 20+ touch role. I think expectations need to be tempered more so for to the play of AP than of concern he can't return from the injury
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You’re right to a certain extent.  However, with Drew Stanton at QB, the Cards could easily support two FF starters.  And DJ would be very valuable to Stanton in the passing game.

 
Milkman said:
Beat Seattle onetime please!
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I don't know if you are just wanting Seattle to lose in general or if you are meaning a win keeps the Cards with something to play for and increases the chances they would activate DJ but I'm with you: For the sake of keeping teams alive and playing, I'd like to see the Cards win tonight.

 
Shutout said:
I don't know if you are just wanting Seattle to lose in general or if you are meaning a win keeps the Cards with something to play for and increases the chances they would activate DJ but I'm with you: For the sake of keeping teams alive and playing, I'd like to see the Cards win tonight.
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I think DJ will be physically able to play in a few weeks but it wil be up to the organization if they want to activate him. A win tonight and next week would go a long way to bringing him back.

 
Shutout said:
I don't know if you are just wanting Seattle to lose in general or if you are meaning a win keeps the Cards with something to play for and increases the chances they would activate DJ but I'm with you: For the sake of keeping teams alive and playing, I'd like to see the Cards win tonight.
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It helps DJ's chances of playing in my humble opinion. I think they lose but we can always hope. 

 
ponchsox said:
I think DJ will be physically able to play in a few weeks but it wil be up to the organization if they want to activate him. A win tonight and next week would go a long way to bringing him back.
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Organizations don't operate how some of you in here seem to think. If he's healthy enough to play, he'll play. What you're suggesting is a quick way to lose the team.  Teams don't do it that way. 

 
tricky92 said:
All hyperbole aside (on my part) I was really looking forward to owning DJ this season. I picked him up on waivers during his rookie season, and he helped carry my team down the stretch. I've been a fan ever since.

I'm just really soured on the idea of drafting another RB in the first round going forward. You're right of course, in your above statement... no doubt. There's only a couple of RBs every year that can give you that kind of production. But, aside from one or two guys every half decade, getting those types of seasons consistently is a total crap-shoot. It all comes down to touchdowns and health, which seems to be the most variable in RBs.
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As opposed to Odell Beckham? Mike Evans hasn't really been 1st round worthy. Play it safe and take Aaron Rodgers? 

 
Anyone flip him for akmw

johnnyboy8102 said:
Original owner you drafted him dropped him last week. I just picked up him now to wait and see. 
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Me too. And original owner just came crawling back looking to trade for him.

Just lost Zeke. May have to think about it, but not sure what i can get for him.

 
Stashed him in one league where he was dropped. Definitely a potential league winning stash. Let's hope for some good news on Monday.

 
VikingFrog said:
Robby Anderson OR Dion Lewis is about as high as I’ve seen.
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Traded him for Fournette Wednesday.  Keep-2 league-DJ is around 7% of the cap for ‘18 & ‘19.  Fournette is around 22%, but can be kept till 2021.  

Made the trade b/c I thought he wasn’t coming back & wanted a shot this year; now worried I gave too much for what might be 3 games before he comes back.

 
Bayhawks said:
Traded him for Fournette Wednesday.  Keep-2 league-DJ is around 7% of the cap for ‘18 & ‘19.  Fournette is around 22%, but can be kept till 2021.  

Made the trade b/c I thought he wasn’t coming back & wanted a shot this year; now worried I gave too much for what might be 3 games before he comes back.
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Don’t play much in keeper or dynasty type leagues. But that seems like pretty good value especially if you are aiming to win this year.

Fournette is a different player than DJ, but he’s no slouch and should continue to pound the rock for years to come as long as he shows up for team photos.

 
VikingFrog said:
Don’t play much in keeper or dynasty type leagues. But that seems like pretty good value especially if you are aiming to win this year.

Fournette is a different player than DJ, but he’s no slouch and should continue to pound the rock for years to come as long as he shows up for team photos.
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Yeah, winning this year is my main focus, but want to have some pieces for future.  Have L Bell (this is his last year), so wanted to maximize my shot this year.  Having DJ for 1/3 of what top backs usually go for was nice, though.

 
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Bayhawks said:
Yeah, winning this year is my main focus, but want to have some pieces for future.  Have L Bell (this is his last year), so wanted to maximize my shot this year.  Having DJ for 1/3 of what top backs usually go for was nice, though.
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You won't get much pity with bell and DJ or fournette.

 
-OZ- said:
You won't get much pity with bell and DJ or fournette.
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Not looking for pity.  It was the best trade I could get; I just hated trading DJ away.  He (along with Bell) carried me to the championship last year.  Fournette’s great, but it’s not the same as buying DJ cheap as a rookie, before my league mates realized his talent/ability, then riding his studliness to the title.  It’s a bit of a glory play “I saw this coming before anyone else & it was a great play.”  

 
That video does not make me feel better about his rehab. Still looks like he is in a cast, while not a hard one, his wrist is still in pretty bad shape. Wishing the best for him.

 
WheelsUp said:
That video does not make me feel better about his rehab. Still looks like he is in a cast, while not a hard one, his wrist is still in pretty bad shape. Wishing the best for him.
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Keep in my, he's been in a hard cast for 9 weeks now. Any range of motion should be a positive sign. How he responds to physical therapy should be huge, but there's nothing in that video that leads me (or medical experts on twitter, which feels like an oxymoron) to believe he definitely doesn't have a chance to suit up this season.

Still hoping for a Week 14 return, which is definitely reasonable, but the next week or two of physical therapy should tell us a lot about his chances of making it back this season.

 
What's the deal with him?  FBG says he could come back in week 12 or 13 and to blow 50%+ of remaining free agent budget but I haven't seen any other place that is that optimistic about his return. 

 
LT21 said:
What's the deal with him?  FBG says he could come back in week 12 or 13 and to blow 50%+ of remaining free agent budget but I haven't seen any other place that is that optimistic about his return. 
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A lot of speculations, the coach says he’s not sure if DJ will be back and DJ says he’s determined to be back in spite of what the coach says.

Tex

 
Went in on him in both my leagues last night with fairly sizable bids. Turns out I could have gotten him for free in both cases. Oh well, had to have him just in case he does come back. Signs post to a decent probability by week 14/15, and he has a very tasty home matchup against the lifeless Giants week 16. Would I trot him out over more trusted options, probably not. But this way I at minimum ensure one of the the other top teams doesn't somehow get the consensus #1 preseason player out of nowhere.

 
He's done for the year. He's their star player, and they have almost no chance to make the playoffs. Since Arians isn't playing for his job, he has no incentive to play him. Get him healthy, and have him back next year when they don't have an O-line or QB and will need him to carry the whole team on his back.

 
steelers1080 said:
He's done for the year. He's their star player, and they have almost no chance to make the playoffs. Since Arians isn't playing for his job, he has no incentive to play him. Get him healthy, and have him back next year when they don't have an O-line or QB and will need him to carry the whole team on his back.
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Says the guy who cut him. 

He is healthy. He does his rehab and is capable of playing, he is playing. These guys are not saving themselves for “next year”. If he wants to play and he can play he is going to play. 

 
steelers1080 said:
He's done for the year. He's their star player, and they have almost no chance to make the playoffs. Since Arians isn't playing for his job, he has no incentive to play him. Get him healthy, and have him back next year when they don't have an O-line or QB and will need him to carry the whole team on his back.
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Going to need a little proof on that one besides your gut feeling.

 
Picked him up last week as a lottery ticket in my office league.  Have Bell and Kamara going strong (PPR) and Elliot available for week 16 if I need him.  If I get some injuries and something goes wrong he could be a potential lifesaver in the playoffs or could prevent someone else from getting him even if I don't need him.

 
Don't think he plays unless they have a chance at the playoffs either. All they are doing is risking their star player for nothing when they can easily say he's just not 100% healthy........

Own him in all 3 leagues im in. Would love for him to play too. 

 
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I Am the Stig said:
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He is healthy. He does his rehab and is capable of playing, he is playing. These guys are not saving themselves for “next year”. If he wants to play and he can play he is going to play. 
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Seriously you work for something for 6 months, torture your body and mind, then have an injury, then you work your body and mind for another 2 months to get healthy, then you don't want to play? No.

 
For those in the “if he’s healthy he’s playing” camp. I’ll wager $100 to the first person who is interested... if the Cards are out of the playoff race, my money says he will not return this season. 

 
SaintsInDome2006 said:
Seriously you work for something for 6 months, torture your body and mind, then have an injury, then you work your body and mind for another 2 months to get healthy, then you don't want to play? No.
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It is not about him "wanting" to play. It is about the owner of the team with a business interest and deciding how he wants to use his resources. 

Of course he wants to play but unless the cards have something to play for, why would they? if there are 3 outcomes to him playing, two are clearly bad; especially if he injured himself and it kept him out a part of next year. People would say why risk your most valuable asset when there is nothing to be gained? It is a legitimate question.

 
Rhythmdoctor said:
For those in the “if he’s healthy he’s playing” camp. I’ll wager $100 to the first person who is interested... if the Cards are out of the playoff race, my money says he will not return this season. 
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I remember the Vikings shutting AP down too when they were out of playoff contention :/

 
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Shutout said:
It is not about him "wanting" to play. It is about the owner of the team with a business interest and deciding how he wants to use his resources. 

Of course he wants to play but unless the cards have something to play for, why would they? if there are 3 outcomes to him playing, two are clearly bad; especially if he injured himself and it kept him out a part of next year. People would say why risk your most valuable asset when there is nothing to be gained? It is a legitimate question.
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This is still funny

https://youtu.be/b5-iJUuPWis

 
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