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I can see an argument in redrafts if you think BJGE won't step aside quietly. In keeper leagues? Not close, IMO.
In redraft it is Miller by a lot. In dynasty it is pretty close, I think I would take Bernard
It's more LOVING Gio than hating Miller. But Miller doesn't strike me as a can't-miss prospect.
I am not sure if you are asking me or not, I like both players long term, I just think Bernard's ceiling is just a little higher.
I love Gio too. I didn't think Miller looked bad either and wouldn't be shocked if he went for 1250 in Miami for years to come.
I wasn't sure. Figured it couldn't hurt to address both scenarios. I think it's also important to realize that the Dolphins have a bottom 1/3 of the league O-line. Cincy has a tough, nasty line. Gio figures to have an easier path to big yardage.
I actually think this was a great setup for Gio. God BGE is awful. Slow, plodding.
I wouldn't go that far on the Law Firm. He is what he is, and has been good at it for awhile. Chicago's defense played well.
Agreed - Marvin is loyal to his vets, as we've seen in the past. Gio's time will come, but it may be maddening this year to see him only get a handful of touches each week.
He's not going away, true. But he's a poor talent and always has been. BJGE will be the goalline back and will likely start the game. But Giovani will slowly be worked into the lineup.
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This is the problem with Bernard owners. You are convincing yourself BJGE is worse than he really is. BJGE is never going to be confused with an elite or top back but to say he is a poor one is just as misleading. He's an average to above average RB. The guy does have 2 1,000 yd seasons and both were not complete seasons. He's a good compliment to Bernard as a tough, reliable downhill runner. He will continue to get most GL work and continue to eat heavily into the carries. BJGE is also not as bad as his stat line from week one suggests.
Statistically, and by anything my eyes told me, BJGE was one of the worst runners in the NFL last year. Week 1 looked about the same. He's not even good as his supposed "strengths". He's a mediocre goal-line runner and NOT a good early down runner. He puts you in a hole every series he kicks off.
He's easily in the bottom five of starting NFL backs. Ideal situation for Bernard and he took one step forward in game one. Green-Ellis had 15 touches for 29 yards (1.9 yards per touch). Bernard had 5 touches for 30 yards. More yards than Green-Ellis on ten less touches. 6 yards per touch. The picture became clearer for coach Lewis yesterday in their loss. It'll keep becoming more obvious.
I'm telling you BJGE getting the touchdown will muddy up Marvin's thinking more than you realize :(
And how long can you wait until Lewis has it become clear? No coach in his right mind is making massive changes after one week. What if BJGE has a good week next week?
I'd say if you drafted Bernard expecting him to be your RB1 or RB2 in the early part of the season, you made a mistake. Everyone knew that BJGE was going to be the starter.
1) As long as it takes. I didn't start Bernard and don't plan to next week, but I think this game was a step in the right direction. Not just because of the running stats, but because of the loss. It is ENTIRELY possible the Bengals win that game with a more productive running game.
The bolded part is huge IMO1) As long as it takes. I didn't start Bernard and don't plan to next week, but I think this game was a step in the right direction. Not just because of the running stats, but because of the loss. It is ENTIRELY possible the Bengals win that game with a more productive running game.
2) The change doesn't have to be massive. Putting a better runner in for two thirds of the work instead of one third of the work is not a massive change from an overall gameplan standpoint. It's not like he would switching offensive schemes.
3) Don't hold your breath.
That was in the spotlight thread. I posted the stats on both of BJGE's supposed strengths - goal line running and early down running. He was well below average at both. For the early down work, he might have been dead last among guys who are still "starting" the following year. I remember he was right around guys like Turner.
Anyone that watched the game or Bengals homers hear why GB didn't get more touches? I meant to record that game.
