What's new
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

RB Gado To Start (1 Viewer)

I am sure Gado will start since I just dropped him from my roster.

I know Kubiak kept talking about getting Gado and Dayne 15 carries each during games to evaluate them, but that didn't really happen. Then he comes out says it's time to get Lundy involved. The o-line can't block anyway...

 
It's not going to matter...

After 5 games, Ron Dayne is Houston's leading rusher with 167... or less than what Tiki Barber got just last week.

The Texans have rushed for 338 yards in 5 games... or just 36 yards more than the Falcons rushed for in Week 2.

:X does not even begin to describe the Houston running game.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
:goodposting:

The Houston RB situation amuses the hell out of me, all the hand-wringing that the Texans staff and fantasy owners do over it is for nothing.

 
Anyone considering using a Houston RB this week against JAX should just stop playing fantasy football. And I mean NOW.

 
There is always some value in trying to iron things out like this because some leagues are deep. I have had all members of this trio in parts on several different teams this year and while there is not a lot of value there I still believe there will be a small amount of value in this group at some point this year.

My own personal feeling is that it will be either Samkon Gado or Wali Lundy. Ron Dayne has failed enough times that it is hard to believe he will find any success here. Right now I think Gado has the best chance of providing something from this club, followed closely by Lundy. Dayne is a distant 3rd in my book.

 
CrossEyed said:
Anyone considering using a Houston RB this week against JAX should just stop playing fantasy football. And I mean NOW.
Click to expand...
So if because of bye weeks or injuries, you have no other options but to use a Houston RB as your #2, you would advocate fielding nothing at your #2 RB spot?
 
:bs:

This is all nonsense. The poster's name is "SamkonFan" and his "inside sources" say Gado to start.

Please tell me you don't think that Tatum Bell actually posts on here too.

 
Big Score said:
CrossEyed said:
Anyone considering using a Houston RB this week against JAX should just stop playing fantasy football. And I mean NOW.
Click to expand...
So if because of bye weeks or injuries, you have no other options but to use a Houston RB as your #2, you would advocate fielding nothing at your #2 RB spot?
Click to expand...
Because who would carry that RB fodder known as the Houston RBs on their fantasy roster. Oh wait....you're one of those card carrying members of the Gado Lovers Fan Club. ;)
 
Between guys posting work e-mails about Randy Moss being traded to the Patriots and "feelings" about Brett Favre's press conferences, I personally think that this forum has enough :bs: without having to import :bs: from other fourms.

 
I live here in Houston, and honestly the talk radio shows and newspapers have basically said that the Texans are a loss for words about their lack of rushing capability. It sounds like the Texans are very content in trying out every combination of runningback (even the possibility of signing rookie Chris Taylor from their practice squad and giving him a go) in the coming weeks to see if anyone catches a spark.

I would definitely stay away from the situation, as it is basically a crapshoot as to who will get the majority of the carries each week.

 
Jetdoc said:
I live here in Houston, and honestly the talk radio shows and newspapers have basically said that the Texans are a loss for words about their lack of rushing capability.
Click to expand...
Not to beat a dead horse but the words they are looking for are "Reggie Bush".
 
heyshady said:
Jetdoc said:
I live here in Houston, and honestly the talk radio shows and newspapers have basically said that the Texans are a loss for words about their lack of rushing capability.
Click to expand...
Not to beat a dead horse but the words they are looking for are "Reggie Bush".
Click to expand...
to be honest i'm at a loss over his inability to run the ball as well, so while it's an easy answer, let's not assume he would fix all their ills.
 
doughboydeluxe said:
It's not going to matter...After 5 games, Ron Dayne is Houston's leading rusher with 167... or less than what Tiki Barber got just last week.The Texans have rushed for 338 yards in 5 games... or just 36 yards more than the Falcons rushed for in Week 2. :X does not even begin to describe the Houston running game.
Click to expand...
Maybe the problem isn't the running game but maybe just maybe it's the big fat marshmellow totin the rock. Observe Player No Yds Avg Long TD Ron Dayne 57 167 2.9 12 0 - 2.9 patheticWali Lundy 17 57 3.4 11 0 - 3.4 not terribleSamkon Gado 14 50 3.6 27 0 - respectable
 
CrossEyed said:
Anyone considering using a Houston RB this week against JAX should just stop playing fantasy football. And I mean NOW.
Click to expand...
Talk about setting a guy up for failure. OTOH-it's the type of opportunity that if he does well he could go along way towards becoming the starter.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
qimqam said:
doughboydeluxe said:
It's not going to matter...After 5 games, Ron Dayne is Houston's leading rusher with 167... or less than what Tiki Barber got just last week.The Texans have rushed for 338 yards in 5 games... or just 36 yards more than the Falcons rushed for in Week 2. :X does not even begin to describe the Houston running game.
Click to expand...
Maybe the problem isn't the running game but maybe just maybe it's the big fat marshmellow totin the rock. Observe Player No Yds Avg Long TD Ron Dayne 57 167 2.9 12 0 - 2.9 patheticWali Lundy 17 57 3.4 11 0 - 3.4 not terribleSamkon Gado 14 50 3.6 27 0 - respectable
Click to expand...
It seemed like Gado had a decent game his first one, then has barely looked any better than Dayne since then.Kubiak clearly had a reason for pulling the plug early on Lundy, but it's not like he had a ton of carries. I'm curious to see how he'd do with a more prolonged audition.
 
Anybody think he has a chance to do well this week, and solidify the role? I know it's not a sexy place to be a rb, but can he be adifference maker down the strecth.

I personally have never seen any of his carrries outside of pre season.

What kind of potential is there?

 
smot^poker said:
Anybody think he has a chance to do well this week, and solidify the role? I know it's not a sexy place to be a rb, but can he be adifference maker down the strecth. I personally have never seen any of his carrries outside of pre season.What kind of potential is there?
Click to expand...
Preseason should have been enough to tell you that he's a below average back that has a very low ceiling IMO.
 
i thought gado was starting?

in week 2 or 3 i called my team "wali's world" to show my support for my gutsy draft pick (used him in the flex with portis out) and he totally sucked and fumbled. so i am not so excited.

i would be more excited for GADO TIME!

 
JetsWillWin said:
Between guys posting work e-mails about Randy Moss being traded to the Patriots and "feelings" about Brett Favre's press conferences, I personally think that this forum has enough :bs: without having to import :bs: from other fourms.
Click to expand...
:lmao: Well-played.

I picked up Lundy this week in a 14-team league. Had the room and had just traded my RB4, so figured he's worth a spot. I'll prob. cut him, but if you have the room, you could do worse than picking up a rb who could potentially be a starter for a coach who is implementing the same blocking system as DEN & ATL who consistantly sit atop the league in rushing.

 
the guy is just not that talented. just because ron dayne has sucked even more than the houston coaches thought he would suck doesn't make lundy more talented.

 
Unless a fantasy league offers major points if their running back gets a start, I dont see why it's even relavent who's the starter there.

Gado, Dayne, Lundi....it's just a matter of which non-productive guy they feel like throwing out there.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll said:
JetsWillWin said:
the guy is just not that talented. just because ron dayne has sucked even more than the houston coaches thought he would suck doesn't make lundy more talented.
Click to expand...
Talent is not really the issue as much as him starting is...
Click to expand...
the issue is getting "excited". even if Lundy gets the job, he's nothing to get "excited" about. just like Dayne has the job now and i bet he's sitting on the WW in most leagues.
 
smot^poker said:
Anybody think he has a chance to do well this week, and solidify the role? I know it's not a sexy place to be a rb, but can he be adifference maker down the strecth.

I personally have never seen any of his carrries outside of pre season.

What kind of potential is there?
Click to expand...
1. He's a below average RB2. Houston can't run the ball at all

3. They are playing JAX this week

Your answer: Not only no, but hell no. :coffee:

 
Gado and Lundy will do the Dayne and Gado bit this week.

Kubiak has said that Lundy will play, but there are not any quotes about Lundy starting

At this point, unless you have the space on your bench or have issues with your RBs, I would not bother with Houston run game. In other words, the solid 4th/5th WR probably has more value than any Houston RB until somebaody shows different.

BTW, anyone looking at any Houston offensive player. They are working on starting combination 5 or 6 along the offensive line.

 
Head coach Gary Kubiak and players spoke to the media during open locker room and after practice Wednesday afternoon.

(on running back situation for this weekend) “Our plan is, right now, to play Samkon (Gado) and Wali (Lundy). Our big question is if we suit three then Ronnie (Dayne) will still be available to play. With some of the things that have been going on with our team on game day, with eight offensive linemen being suited up we’ve been playing games with two running backs as you all have noticed. We might have to do that again because we’ve got some other issues we’ve got to handle.”

(on reasoning behind choosing Gado and Lundy as opposed to Lundy and Dayne) “Well…I could sit here and tell you that Ronnie bruised his knee last week, which he did, but in all honesty is we’re going to keep searching and keep looking. You can’t look when you’re playing three guys and Samkon, we’ve come out of games and we have not ran the ball well and he’s had, I think I want to say four or five touches last week. I’ve got to play him, I’ve got to see what he can do and Wali deserves an opportunity to come out and play. So we’re going to keep searching for those guys and give them a chance and somebody’s going to step up and do it and take it and run with it. In fairness to them you’ve got to put them on the field so we you can see. So I’m going to find out.”
Click to expand...
http://houstontexans.com/news/detail.php?P...20Latest%20News
 
I've got my enthusiasm tempered, but Domenick Davis was an unknown who blossomed despite a terrible team.

Not saying that Lundy or Gado will do the same, but it's not like either have had a ton of carries to disprove themselves. I think most agree that Dayne doesn't need any more carries to write himself off.

 
heyshady said:
valence said:
It just shows you how talented DD is when healthy.
Click to expand...
:confused: Because you put up better numbers than Ron Dayne you are talented? I'm not saying he isn't. I really don't know. I just think that logic is kind of odd.
Click to expand...
Davis' numbers are a lot better than Dayne's. Davis has averaged about 112 yards per game from scrimmage in his career. His career averages would give him 1788 yards and 11 TDs over 16 games.
 
There's a good chance Lundy will end up with negative fantasy points against Jax defense. Meaning by not picking him up you come out ahead.

 
From what Kubiak says here, it looks like aldelgreco just might have been onto something.

(on running back situation for this weekend)

“Our plan is, right now, to play Samkon (Gado) and Wali (Lundy). Our big question is if we suit three then Ronnie (Dayne) will still be available to play. With some of the things that have been going on with our team on game day, with eight offensive linemen being suited up we’ve been playing games with two running backs as you all have noticed. We might have to do that again because we’ve got some other issues we’ve got to handle.”

(on reasoning behind choosing Gado and Lundy as opposed to Lundy and Dayne)

“Well…I could sit here and tell you that Ronnie bruised his knee last week, which he did, but in all honesty is we’re going to keep searching and keep looking. You can’t look when you’re playing three guys and Samkon, we’ve come out of games and we have not ran the ball well and he’s had, I think I want to say four or five touches last week.

I’ve got to play him, I’ve got to see what he can do and Wali deserves an opportunity to come out and play. So we’re going to keep searching for those guys and give them a chance and somebody’s going to step up and do it and take it and run with it. In fairness to them you’ve got to put them on the field so we you can see. So I’m going to find out.”
Click to expand...
www.houstontexans.com
 
Just a quick heads up for this thread, but it seems like Gado is going to get a longer look than what he's been getting...at least according to what Kubiak said yesterday.

(on running back situation for this weekend)

“Our plan is, right now, to play Samkon (Gado) and Wali (Lundy). Our big question is if we suit three then Ronnie (Dayne) will still be available to play. With some of the things that have been going on with our team on game day, with eight offensive linemen being suited up we’ve been playing games with two running backs as you all have noticed. We might have to do that again because we’ve got some other issues we’ve got to handle.”

(on reasoning behind choosing Gado and Lundy as opposed to Lundy and Dayne)

“Well…I could sit here and tell you that Ronnie bruised his knee last week, which he did, but in all honesty is we’re going to keep searching and keep looking. You can’t look when you’re playing three guys and Samkon, we’ve come out of games and we have not ran the ball well and he’s had, I think I want to say four or five touches last week.

I’ve got to play him, I’ve got to see what he can do and Wali deserves an opportunity to come out and play. So we’re going to keep searching for those guys and give them a chance and somebody’s going to step up and do it and take it and run with it. In fairness to them you’ve got to put them on the field so we you can see. So I’m going to find out.”
Click to expand...
www.houstontexans.com
 
Will Sammy THE BULL be the main man, or does Wali get a look?

Texans | Dayne not expected to be activated this week - Fri Oct 20 2:04:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Megan Manfull, John McClain and Jerome Solomon, all of the Houston Chronicle, report Houston Texans RB Ron Dayne will likely not be activated this week as he has been practicing mainly with the scout team. "We're going to keep searching and keep looking," coach Gary Kubiak said. "You can't do that when you play three guys. We have not run the ball well. Samkon had just four or five carries last week. I've got to play him. I've got to see what he can do. And Wali deserves an opportunity to come in and play. So we're going to give them a chance." Running backs Wali Lundy and Samkon Gado are expected to get most of the carries at running back.

Key

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
Travdogg's post FA 2 round mock draft
Replies
39
Views
1K
rockaction
rockaction
T
Travdogg's final 2025 mock draft (3 rounds) (post draft grades on page 2)
2
Replies
68
Views
2K
BassNBrew
BassNBrew
BobbyLayne
RB Sione Vaki, DET
Replies
43
Views
4K
Jppaul
J

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
Back
Top