Snoopy
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RB Devon Achane, MIA (1 Viewer)
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Achane was a full participant in practice later in the week. Better to let him be 100% recovered from his shoulder injury (AC Joint). Plus, blocking Bosa and Mack is a concern.
Agreed. He has receiving chops, a good route tree, some downfield catches in preseason. In HS, he lined up as a WR many times running downfield patterns. I think they want to make sure his shoulder is 100%, and could be concerned about his pass blocking. But in the last game, the RBs went on pass patterns when it wasn't a running play on most occasions IIRC. Our up the middle pass blocking was good. He could become our 3rd down and COP back replacing Ahmed, but more explosive. TBD.
Banger
Footballguy
I'm on the fence. I'd drop him if I had a stronger option to grab and I was close but I'll hold on for another week or so.
One thing I'm a bit concerned about overall RB usage but I'm assuming last week may be an anomaly due to the back and forth track meet. The opportunity is certainly there in the short term until Wilson gets back and muddies the water.
greedygoat
Footballguy
He's the exact type of guy I want at the end of my bench, 12-team PPR redraft.
I don't need or expect him now, let him get back to 100% and in a week or two when Mostert inevitably gets nicked up, he has the potential to be a league winner
I don't need or expect him now, let him get back to 100% and in a week or two when Mostert inevitably gets nicked up, he has the potential to be a league winner
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
Dropped him for Kelley in two leagues.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I wouldn't expect the 31 yr old RB to participate in practice often this year.
I think Achane got rocked hard vs Houston in preseason, why risk him on the road vs LAC Week 1?
I don't expect to see Achane much until Week 3 at Hard Rock
Also like he is watching and taking notes for a couple weeks, think he'll look good once he gets on the field.
TVT 0 N S T A
Footballguy
Don't you think RB is pretty plug and play? Either you have the vision and agility or you don't, right? I don't know if sitting behind Raheem Mostert is helping him.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I guess until I see him participating on Sundays, it's hard to evaluate anything
NFLN just showed the Tua to Hill TD to go ahead vs the Chargers
Magical game for the Phins, long season, injury riddled RB stable, Achane still has a chance to see touches this season in an explosive offense
VikingFrog
Footballguy
He has found the waiver wire in a few leagues due to roster churn. 5-6 bench spots.
Surprised me.
Surprised me.
Gruden's Keyboard
Footballguy
How are you guys feeling..Is he an upside stash or a roster clogger?
Im a bit concerned that if he can't earn the passing work, then he could be limited to just change of pace and Special Teams this season.
Im a bit concerned that if he can't earn the passing work, then he could be limited to just change of pace and Special Teams this season.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
You have to hold at least a few weeks to see for yourself.
No way to call him a roster clogger when he’s yet to play in a game.
Down Under
Footballguy
He was dropped in a sharkish league of mine, much to my surprise. I jumped on him as I lost Dobbins and there is nothing else out there. I'm just hoping for a solid 3rd down back role with several catches per game (full ppr league).
Gruden's Keyboard
Footballguy
Roster Constipator?
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Yeah. I’m trying to figure out what to bid on him. I wanted to draft him, but missed, so here’s my chance and am considering it a buy low on a guy I really wanted, that has yet to do anything.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
There's nothing worse than a constipated rooster.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Jokes aside. A buddy texted me and stated he read that Achane may not even play.
But he’s not responding and I’m struggling to find this info.
I’m still high on Achane in a high powered offense as a lottery ticket with Mostert the only guy in front of him. Who is a decent body but fragile.
But he’s not responding and I’m struggling to find this info.
I’m still high on Achane in a high powered offense as a lottery ticket with Mostert the only guy in front of him. Who is a decent body but fragile.
Gruden's Keyboard
Footballguy
As my old ball coach used to say:
"Sh*t or get off the pot"
We won't know until tomorrow if Achane is active. He was a "healthy" scratch last week, but had just started practing after the shoulder injury in preseason game 2. Blocking Bosa and Mack may also have have been a concern. And this week Judon.
My hunch is Achane sits until next week in the home game versus DEN. He brings more explosiveness and all-around game than Ahmed. Chris Brooks was active last week because of ST and some thought he might get short-yardage duty. Stay tuned.
>>It's a shame that Salvon Ahmed sustained a groin injury because he's shown some nice flashes as Dolphins' #2 RB behind Raheem Mostert. With Jeff Wilson out two more games, this likely lifts De'Von Achane into Miami's #2 RB position after he made his debut vs. Patriots.<<
dipandglide
Footballguy
Achane is a tough rank in dynasty and ROS in redraft. His possible outcomes are all over the place.
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
Now seems like the time you'd be wanting to acquire, not dump. He got hurt pre-season, was inactive week 1, then got a couple touches in week 2. If you thought this guy could be something, we get to see if usage and production increase in week 3, again. This guy is a lottery ticket and dropping him now is like throwing your lottery ticket away before you even scratch off all the spots. Someone like him in this offense seems like a potential league winner if a few things break right. I'm holding/acquiring everywhere I can until we get a little further resolution.
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
Agreed. Floor is 0, ceiling is the moon, short term and long. The kind of guy I like to stash on the end of my bench because of his speed and the offense he's a part of.
Insein
Footballguy
I just noticed Ahmed is on the injury report this week so I'll be hanging on to him a bit longer.
TripleThreat
Footballguy
Note Ahmed went out at the end of the second qtr and Achane only saw action on one series... 2 rushes 1 called back, 1 reception
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Holding. Deep enough benches that I don’t need to start him right now.
>>... Salvon Ahmed, dealing with a groin injury, won't practice next two days. McDaniel said Achane "did well with his opportunities. You can tell the game is not too big for him.<<
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
I mean, we can all read a box score but the fact is he saw one more series than he had in week 1, in a tight game. Tells me he’s earning trust. He was drafted relatively high for a RB, and he’s got some elite talents to go with a smaller frame. Will it translate to NFL success? I don’t know but their top RBs are old, oft injured and they didn’t draft this dude to sit on the bench. I’m not saying I expect 20 touches next week, I’d be surprised if he saw more than 5-7, but the needle is pointing up here. This is exactly the type of guy that could be a league winner, or returned to the WW in 3 weeks. I don’t know which way it turns, but there are certainly worse lottery tickets I see being rostered. I look at ceiling, not floor, when I’m stashing guys like this.
>>Achane poised for more work Sunday, amid Ahmed's groin injury. RB coach Studesville on Achane: "He has vision, explosiveness, burst. He’s a complete back. We will be anxious to see him utilize... those" skills.<<
I'm holding as long as I absolutely don't need the roster spot. So much speed and McDaniel seemed so excited on draft day when they grabbed him. Hate to drop him. Will be interesting what usage he gets this week. I was hoping he would be the receiving back, but not sure that role is prominent in this offense.
finfansteve
Footballguy
I think you might end up being sorry sometime with that move by mid season
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
How much upside do you think Hunt has?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I guess nobody knows, but there was a reason he was a free agent as long as he was. Achane is anyone’s guess as well. My uneducated estimate is Achane has more upside due to the injury ridden backs in MIA. I also like the fact that teams have to respect the pass which gives a speedy guy like him an opportunity to have an impact with fewer touches. I could be wrong but I think the CLE timeshare favors Ford since they were content on him being the backup to begin with when they let Hunt go.
the spanker
Footballguy
I have Perine as well and have been holding him in case Javonte's knee doesn't hold up but he's surprisingly been healthy so far.
Would you let Perine go for Achane?
Da Franchise
Footballguy
I love how everyone talks all off-season about how injury prone Mostert and Swift are and how they shouldn’t be trusted and TWO weeks into the season everyone has forgotten.
Achane will get his shot at some point.
Achane will get his shot at some point.
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I personally would. Perine’s value depends on Javontes health. I speculate if Javonte went down we would see more of McLaughlin. If McLaughlin starts getting more touches I think he shines. This is my dumb opinion. Short answer Achane > Perine.
