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RB Emari Demercado, ARZ (3 Viewers)
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Ashem
Footballguy
This post on reddit mentioned a podcast talking about him as a possible deep sleeper. I have no idea how popular these guys are or if they know anything about anything.
Dawg Pound 69
Footballguy
24 years old, and only rushed for 1,600 yards over 5 years in college. Hardly worth a roster spot in dynasty or redraft.
massraider
Footballguy
If we are very lucky, he will break a 60 yard run in the 4th quarter of the first preseason game. It’s always a better preseason when there’s an August fever about some scrub. 
rockaction
Footballguy
I've actually been hoping his name doesn't come up so I can get him on the real cheap for dynasty. Played behind Zach Evans and Kendre Miller at TCU, two guys who are nothing to sneeze at. 4.44 at his Pro Day, giving him around less than a 4.5 adjusted. Good speed score. Low burst score at thirty percent but good agility at around 80th percentile.
In all, the numbers look good. You could do a ton worse for a long shot. He compares favorably to Keontay Ingram's testing, but didn't even get enough run to be a focus of any Matt Waldman profile. In short, a lottery ticket.
In all, the numbers look good. You could do a ton worse for a long shot. He compares favorably to Keontay Ingram's testing, but didn't even get enough run to be a focus of any Matt Waldman profile. In short, a lottery ticket.
Birdie048
Footballguy
Well, brining his name to the top of the queue... and put in a WW bid for him ($1 of $200) but 25 man rosters in 12 Team 1 QB league ... so worth a 2-3 week hold/pickup stash.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
How’s he look and was the Conner injury serious?8-40 with an 11yard TD run replacing Conner after he went out hurt
The Gator
Footballguy
Not watching the game, just following it.How’s he look and was the Conner injury serious?8-40 with an 11yard TD run replacing Conner after he went out hurt
rockaction
Footballguy
Unless the coaching staff plays it conservative or sticks with "their guy," Demercado is a better running back than Ingram. Ingram started at USC while Demercado sat behind Zach Evans and Kendre Miller, two guys in the NFL. That's why you don't know about him and you know about Ingram. But I'll bet dimes that Demercado is a better back in the pros.
He runs a little harder, faster, stronger.
He runs a little harder, faster, stronger.
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Weebs210
Footballguy
You chose wrong but it happens
the spanker
Footballguy
But can he consistently catch the rock?
rockaction
Footballguy
Good question. I don't know. And the above opinion is just that -- an opinion.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
He didn’t catch a ton of balls at TCU. But he does have decent hands. He always ran hard for the Frogs and was sort of stuck behind higher perceived talent. Always loved this kid.
Second play here shows a receiving TD.
He’s got some jets if he gets through the hole.
Long TD Vs Colorado
Long run Vs Michigan
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Looks like a Chris Carson type. Nice vision. Bengals were playing really inspired so it was a tough matchup to do. Interested to see what he does with a gameplan involving him.
grateful zed
Footballguy
bid 14 on him, went for 77.
Weebs210
Footballguy
I'm considering starting him over Ford in the flex. Ingram is just not good.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
You were close. Ha ha
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Sometimes the best bids are the ones you don’t win…
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Wasn't on the field much or didn't see any touches until the 4th Q, he was critical when the team was down 20-6, about 9 minutes left
He excels as a 3rd down RB but he feels like more and it should be noted Benson had 5 catches as well, didn't do much with them but he had 5
I bring it up because I don't think benson needs to be shuffled out on 3rd down
Demercado is simply going to have to make plays on his limited touches right now
I think he will see more action in the coming weeks, Benson had almost every RB touch up thru the end of the 3rd Q
21 total yds, TD and 2 catches for Emari
Luckily I scooped him up prior to kick off in case he did something like this
He's going to be a quick pick up this week but it should be noted that the Cards offense is mostly terrible right now
He excels as a 3rd down RB but he feels like more and it should be noted Benson had 5 catches as well, didn't do much with them but he had 5
I bring it up because I don't think benson needs to be shuffled out on 3rd down
Demercado is simply going to have to make plays on his limited touches right now
I think he will see more action in the coming weeks, Benson had almost every RB touch up thru the end of the 3rd Q
21 total yds, TD and 2 catches for Emari
Luckily I scooped him up prior to kick off in case he did something like this
He's going to be a quick pick up this week but it should be noted that the Cards offense is mostly terrible right now
rockaction
Footballguy
The only thing I can add to that is they looked good in their hurry-up offense when he was in there. He's a TCU product and a 4.45 or around there guy.
Don't bother looking for TCU clips because you'll find, like, one game. He played behind—wait for it—Kendre Miller for a year or two. That's how dynamic Kendre once was, and why at the age of 23 (?) or so I still refuse to give up on Kendre. He's probably younger than RJ Harvey and JCM and other dudes from 2024. I am sorry for digressing a bit. Anyway, you can see Emari in the CFB playoffs rushing for 97 (?) or so against some team I can't remember and he only got to play because Kendre was . . . hurt, which was actually the first time Kendre was hurt at TCU. TCU had a spell where it was Zach Evans over Kendre, then Kendre over Emari, and then they all graduated.
If you want to see Emari, go to his pro highlights. Check out his fifty-yard or so run with about six seconds left in the first half against the Bears* last year, a play that Kyler audibled into brilliantly and weirdly. But holy heck it worked. You can see Emari's athleticism in the open field on that play. He's not a between-the-tackles grinder even though he is nowhere near small.
He's an interesting back that never got to run in college, really, and just was athletic enough to make the Cardinals with few reps and little experience.
It's actually kind of remarkable. I was saddened he lost the third-down job to Benson this year. I'm not sure the Cardinals got it right, per se, but they want Benson more involved. He is the organization's guy right now.
I like Emari. Nice fantasy night for him.
* I think it was the Bears. I'm doing this extemporaneously. I have anywhere from at least a decent inkling to a pretty good bead on nearly every RB that is rostered in the NFL or on a practice squad (give or take a few on the various practice squads—I ain’t perfect). It's a completely useless field of knowledge that brings in absolutely nothing and has an opportunity cost that I don't even want to care to know.
Don't bother looking for TCU clips because you'll find, like, one game. He played behind—wait for it—Kendre Miller for a year or two. That's how dynamic Kendre once was, and why at the age of 23 (?) or so I still refuse to give up on Kendre. He's probably younger than RJ Harvey and JCM and other dudes from 2024. I am sorry for digressing a bit. Anyway, you can see Emari in the CFB playoffs rushing for 97 (?) or so against some team I can't remember and he only got to play because Kendre was . . . hurt, which was actually the first time Kendre was hurt at TCU. TCU had a spell where it was Zach Evans over Kendre, then Kendre over Emari, and then they all graduated.
If you want to see Emari, go to his pro highlights. Check out his fifty-yard or so run with about six seconds left in the first half against the Bears* last year, a play that Kyler audibled into brilliantly and weirdly. But holy heck it worked. You can see Emari's athleticism in the open field on that play. He's not a between-the-tackles grinder even though he is nowhere near small.
He's an interesting back that never got to run in college, really, and just was athletic enough to make the Cardinals with few reps and little experience.
It's actually kind of remarkable. I was saddened he lost the third-down job to Benson this year. I'm not sure the Cardinals got it right, per se, but they want Benson more involved. He is the organization's guy right now.
I like Emari. Nice fantasy night for him.
* I think it was the Bears. I'm doing this extemporaneously. I have anywhere from at least a decent inkling to a pretty good bead on nearly every RB that is rostered in the NFL or on a practice squad (give or take a few on the various practice squads—I ain’t perfect). It's a completely useless field of knowledge that brings in absolutely nothing and has an opportunity cost that I don't even want to care to know.
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Do the Cardinals have the slowest group of WRs in the NFL? I think they're all around 4.6. Murray was under alot of pressure. Not much separation, none by MJH on the TD catch, and not much on the other key throw.
rockaction
Footballguy
Sure. But if they decide to speed them up and spread 'em out then I think Kyler can run that and that's some fantasy gold. Likelihood of that happening? Not very good at all. NFL coaches loathe doing that and they hired Gannon, who is a DC. So that's even a lower priority than it might otherwise be. Check back when they are in desperate straits.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Agreed, but you can't do that for a whole game. And Kyler will eventually take the shot that costs him games (or the season).
Just feels like the offense is so vanilla. IDK. Let's see what October brings.
rockaction
Footballguy
Totally. Can't disagree with you.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
It's worse than that, the WRs for the most part do not work their way back to help Kyler Murray when he is under pressure which is quite often
I am surprised the Cards do not roll the pocket to the right after they set it up with a 1st down run to the left let's say so the rollout has a lot of field to play with for Murray
You send McBride and any WR he feels comfy with, McBride can go long or 10 n out, WR does the opposite but typically fly pattern or 15-20 yd curl down the field
And Murray hits them for a big play or there is tons of room for him to scamper and get out of bounds, seems like an easy 1-2 punch to loosen the defense up
We didn't see much of that but to go back to your point about the WRs, not much speed and not much ability to work their way back to help Murray when he's scrambling
The kneel down in the end zone was pathetic after that effort when Murray threw it his way and it was intercepted 1st Q, MHJ makes no attempt to track the DB down, he kinda stays put after he pulled up on the route which I cannot understand when I watch the replay, he's a total cancer on that offense right now. Sure he makes the TD down 20-13, doesn't do anything until the 4th Q, not one but two interceptions occur with Murray trying to get him the football, luckily the 1st one ended up with a fumble and AZ got the ball right back but otherwise the TD doesn't outweigh the negatives we saw all night
Madden Awareness level might match his jersey number (18) right now
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Demercado looks fast, I would agree with @rockaction that he likely isn't a bell cow but he looks like he can make an excellent CoP type or every 3rd drive to keep Benson fresh
I wasn't overly impressed with Benson, would like to see Emari in the back field more often prior to the 4th Q down 2 TDs, that seemed to be when they turned towards him
I could see Emari being a decent bye week Flex option in deeper leagues where you have to Flex up to 3 like the FBG Leagues
He's better than some of the WR trash that keeps getting recycled off waivers
Is Emari going to vulture Red Zone work or goal line work, that would obviously increase his value
I wasn't overly impressed with Benson, would like to see Emari in the back field more often prior to the 4th Q down 2 TDs, that seemed to be when they turned towards him
I could see Emari being a decent bye week Flex option in deeper leagues where you have to Flex up to 3 like the FBG Leagues
He's better than some of the WR trash that keeps getting recycled off waivers
Is Emari going to vulture Red Zone work or goal line work, that would obviously increase his value
Chemical X
Footballguy
Demarcado reminds me of when the NY Jest somehow used Michael Carter as a 3rd down back, subbing out Hall. Just because you have a guy on the rooster doesn’t mean you need or should use said guy as a 3rd down back. Case in point Demercado. I don’t think he does anything better than Benson. Should be on the field when Benson needs a blow. Otherwise, Cards gonna Cards. And Murray is terrible.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
I picked him up over Carter. Could be a mistake but it's a coin flip. I'll go with the guy who was still getting touches and on the actual roster.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Like him in PPR
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I did the same, but I'm going to need to see something out of him before I consider putting him in my lineup (and no, scoring in a two-minute drill like he did last week is not enough)
efactor
Footballguy
Ernie dropped an easy walk in TD against the 49ers. Settled for a FG which probably cost them that game.
Benson looked pretty good to me against a tough Seattle defense. Was surprised Ernie was the sole back at the end of the game. At least now we know why.
rockaction
Footballguy
I get the sense that we're not in danger of having too much in the way of supply when it comes to the first sin listed in the seven deadly ones, huh?
ohio#1eaglesfan
Footballguy
Starting him over Mason and Henderson this week
