Yeah. Reigning champ so definitely a contender. But also a commanders fan so I can’t think rationally haha
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RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, WAS (2 Viewers)
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ffmail4me
Footballguy
Ask your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
ffmail4me
Footballguy
I wouldn't make that trade in a dynasty and I'd honestly give pause in a redraft too. At very least I'd want to see how the touches go against the Raiders week 3 before moving Mr. Bill.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
You're getting a Christmas Card this year-You have no idea what it feels like down here right now, and it gets worse by the day
Jerry Richardson was forced into selling the Panthers over what amounted to a blue jeans commercial
Ross attempts to fix games and gets caught red handed amongst other cheating involving Brady and Sean Payton
The right thing to do would have been a quiet sale of the team to new owners
Instead, this (expletive of your choice) gets to will the team to his daughters...can't wait for more from this family.
The fan base is being held hostage as far I'm concerned
Chris Grier has had more than enough time to get this right and he's failed time and time again
Thanks for letting me vent
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
I really like calling him Bill Croskey now or even Bill Merritt. Both names make him sound like an old west sheriff.
In this upcoming episode of Commander, Sherrif Bill Merritt rides again, this time head first into a shootout with raiders from Old Nevada. But can he do it without Deputy Austin at his side?
In this upcoming episode of Commander, Sherrif Bill Merritt rides again, this time head first into a shootout with raiders from Old Nevada. But can he do it without Deputy Austin at his side?
Scooby1974
Footballguy
She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
ffmail4me
Footballguy
Dude…seriously.She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Back to regular broadcasting. Where would we rank JCM in dynasty if he ends up being RB1 for WAS? They have not ran much the first two weeks, hoping for 12-15 carries and 2-3 passing opportunities once things get rolling.
Banger
Footballguy
I don’t understand the need to bury the kid before he’s even had a chance. What few chances he’s had he’s looked great. The coaches traded their starting rb which no one expected because of this kid. How about we give him a chance and see how he does?
barackdhouse
Footballguy
not really, it's part of a news scroll. It would be like giving you the link to footballguys.com, it doesn't narrow it down. it's from nbcsports.com
pinequick
Footballguy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt 'expected' to be starter
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is "expected to be the starting running back" moving forward.
www.nbcsports.com
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Sounds like Ian expects him to be the starter, not sure if that really matters.Jacory Croskey-Merritt 'expected' to be starter
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is "expected to be the starting running back" moving forward.
Sounds like Ian expects him to be the starter, not sure if that really matters.Jacory Croskey-Merritt 'expected' to be starter
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is "expected to be the starting running back" moving forward.
Of course it matters.
Still RBBC? I’m sure.
But I’d argue it’s better to be the started than not.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
My point is I am not sure where his statement is coming from, sounds like speculation on his end. Regardless, I expect JCM to see the bulk of work going forward unless they bring someone else in via trade.Sounds like Ian expects him to be the starter, not sure if that really matters.Jacory Croskey-Merritt 'expected' to be starter
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is "expected to be the starting running back" moving forward.
Of course it matters.
Still RBBC? I’m sure.
But I’d argue it’s better to be the started than not.
eagles 123
Footballguy
This could look like Niners pre cmc where Deebo is schemed in for more run plays.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
To reiterate, WAS called 46 passing plays and 12 run plays, along with 7 runs by Daniels that I'd have to look back at but I think most of them were scrambles not designed runs. Meaning they were even MORE pass heavy than 46:12. And the game really wasn't that far out of reach until the 4th quarter.
HFS I have to think that's the low water mark for imbalanced play-calling for them this year. Gosh I sure hope so. It was really bush league against such a defense. And the whole time Aikman kept saying over and over how they were trying to get the ball out quick and how GB was taking that away and jumping the routes. Ok, so try a couple deep shots, a couple double moves. FFS that's Competition 101 stuff. Whether it's chess or badminton if your opponent is taking something away from you, you MUST counter. That means either establishing the run or going deep (or both god forbid). Anyway I'm not going to say I am super confident they'll turn their playcalling around but I do think that *should* serve as a bit of a wakeup call.
Obviously from a FF perspective I would have preferred a lot more of Bill in action, particularly in the 1st half, but I would have been just as happy if they had fed Ekeler more. It was necessary and they just didn't do it. It was hard to watch. But anyway Bill did get 33% of the carries with a healthy Ekeler. He's in the lead in this committee now. And I know it has slipped thru the cracks, but Bill *has* been in on passing plays and situations as well as a couple designed screen plays that didn't connect. I don't think his ceiling is quite as capped as people think.
Except for the coaching and that does matter.
HFS I have to think that's the low water mark for imbalanced play-calling for them this year. Gosh I sure hope so. It was really bush league against such a defense. And the whole time Aikman kept saying over and over how they were trying to get the ball out quick and how GB was taking that away and jumping the routes. Ok, so try a couple deep shots, a couple double moves. FFS that's Competition 101 stuff. Whether it's chess or badminton if your opponent is taking something away from you, you MUST counter. That means either establishing the run or going deep (or both god forbid). Anyway I'm not going to say I am super confident they'll turn their playcalling around but I do think that *should* serve as a bit of a wakeup call.
Obviously from a FF perspective I would have preferred a lot more of Bill in action, particularly in the 1st half, but I would have been just as happy if they had fed Ekeler more. It was necessary and they just didn't do it. It was hard to watch. But anyway Bill did get 33% of the carries with a healthy Ekeler. He's in the lead in this committee now. And I know it has slipped thru the cracks, but Bill *has* been in on passing plays and situations as well as a couple designed screen plays that didn't connect. I don't think his ceiling is quite as capped as people think.
Except for the coaching and that does matter.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
At this point- why wouldn't you hold him?
If he is on your roster, you were already gambling that he could grab a bigger share of the backfield. Now, it looks like it has fallen into his lap - so, the thing you were gambling on - has happened.
The better question - should you trade him? You either drafted him very late, or picked up in waivers - so it's unlikely you were expecting him to be a consistent starter for your team. So, as an extra piece, can you trade him for someone to improve your squad? The answer depends on your squad and your league - but I suspect, the best move here is to trade him now.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I think Deebo will get designed runs but he was always expected to get designed runs. Those are usually with a RB in the backfield though to keep defenses off balance.
I suspect they’ll co timer to use Deebo on screens & some runs, but I would not expect them to use him like a RB. It sort of defeats the purpose of a gadget player when you box him into that role.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Agreed. And both times he was “targeted”, Daniels was panicked and threw the ball behind him or at his feet with pressure.
TBH I’m more worried about the level of play I saw from Daniels than anything I saw from JCM.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
also just one week removed from going 10/82/1 in a game that was 33:21 pass to run plays with 11 Daniels runs (I am not breaking them down right now between designed and scrambles but clearly week 1 was more balanced playcalling).
That was 10 carries for Bill to 6 for a healthy Ekeler and 4 for McNichols (and 2 of those came late in the 4th immediately following Bill breaking a 42 yarder and getting a lil breather).
That was 10 carries for Bill to 6 for a healthy Ekeler and 4 for McNichols (and 2 of those came late in the 4th immediately following Bill breaking a 42 yarder and getting a lil breather).
barackdhouse
Footballguy
100% I thought he looked really really awful. Even when he scrambled he seemed to be running towards defenders instead of grass. And looked stoned the whole time.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
He is serious. Our actions have consequences. Let’s all practice safe sex.Dude…seriously.She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
My Mom did die in May, but it was of a massive stroke. She was a wonderful Mom, and completely faithful to my Pop. LOLHe is serious. Our actions have consequences. Let’s all practice safe sex.Dude…seriously.She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for the chuckle.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Sorry for your loss but also love to hear she was an awesome mom and husband.My Mom did die in May, but it was of a massive stroke. She was a wonderful Mom, and completely faithful to my Pop. LOLHe is serious. Our actions have consequences. Let’s all practice safe sex.Dude…seriously.She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for the chuckle.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
Thank you. The best. Appreciate it. God is good.Sorry for your loss but also love to hear she was an awesome mom and husband.My Mom did die in May, but it was of a massive stroke. She was a wonderful Mom, and completely faithful to my Pop. LOLHe is serious. Our actions have consequences. Let’s all practice safe sex.Dude…seriously.She died in May, of the syphilis you gave herAsk your mom, she'll tell you all about it.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for the chuckle.
rockaction
Footballguy
I am not victory lapping this because there is an extraordinarily long way to go before the story is written, but I'd been really interested in Bhayshul Tuten during our dynasty draft and after because even though he had a well-known ball security issue and ball security can utterly nuke you in the NFL, his secondary numbers were among the best of the running back class. His missed tackle rate and yards after contact were both top five and then some. There was also an issue that he lacked any previously realized passing game excellence, but I've found that prowess in the collegiate passing game is too often dependent on the college program you were in and the QB you had.
So on August 24th I pulled the trigger and I decided I'd bank on Liam Coen wanting his own guy and also (sorry, Ilov80s) that Etienne wasn't necessarily the type of back that Coen would be looking for—at least as far as an expensive second contract goes. So there is a heck of a long way to go given that Etienne looks good and even great last week, but yeah, I've been following Bill for a while now, and I was ready to cash out. I might have done better but it was my birthday and my family took me out for dinner, so I sort of was doing it without full attention, but that's no excuse for the trade because I'd do it again.
It's what I wanted and it was the exact KTC market price, so I said heck yes and now have a bouncing baby Tuten.
Commanders just signed Chase Edmonds. He was not on my initial list.
But as predicted, they needed a veteran pass protector if they want to go deep into the playoffs.
Some nostalgia here. I remember having shares of Edmonds when he was in Arizona with Kingsbury, who is now the Commanders head coach.
The fact they brought in someone who knows his system tells me they want to use him ASAP on passing downs, capping JCM's upside.
Sure but jury is still out on just how much a Chase Edmunds caps Bill's upside. I am thinking not much. I would lean towards McNichols being more involved than Chase.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
last I saw Edmonds he looked completely washed. But maybe the time off helped him.
I dunno - to me that signing is a glowing endorsement of JCM. If they’d gone out and traded for a talented RB, I’d be more concerned. Bringing in a dude who hasn’t taken a snap since 2023, and was averaging 3.6 & 2.9 YPC the last 2 years gives me a lot of hope that JCM will have close to feature back touches.
I don’t even see Edmonds as a threat to Rodriguez or McNichols.
You can either keep QJ on your bench or put JCM in your lineup as needed…..
I would make that trade.
socrates
Footballguy
QJ? Quinshon Judkins or Quentin Johnston?
Quentin Johnston, sorry!!! Forgot there is another QJ. I made the trade.
Chaka
Footballguy
jantoniosus
Footballguy
Would you give up JCM for Rice if there is chance you wont play JCM?
RB room: Kyren, Cook, JCM, Judkins, charbonnet, Harris
RB room: Kyren, Cook, JCM, Judkins, charbonnet, Harris
Chaka
Footballguy
First question is, are you sure you won't use him?
I like Judkins but, he is an unknown and I worry how he'll be used in 2/6 minute offenses and when the Browns are trailing. Similar concern for JCM, I just think the Commanders will trail less often.
But, if you're certain about not using him, I probably would do that deal.
A big part of the reason I was willing to dish Worthy for him is because I don't start him and I have Rice.
dipandglide
Footballguy
Yes! You should've accepted Wilson whenever you saw the offer, unless it's a shallow start league or non-PPR.
JCM is a snap sell in dynasty if you can get a Corum+2nd type deal or better. He's replacement-level talent with no draft capital. You should always look to sell these types when there's hype.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
you could definitely accept that, but i think its worth it to hold JCM for a week and take a look at what his usage is without Ekeler.
Chaka
Footballguy
Sorry, this is redraft. I was thinking I should take Coleman for this year.
In dynasty I would definitely take Wilson for JCM.
dipandglide
Footballguy
Wilson easily regardless of format
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Was looking to deal Bill in dynasty for an upgrade at RB. Achane owner was interest but said I also need to include Njigba and Flowers with Bill .... yikes
Come on Bill, break out this weekend!
Come on Bill, break out this weekend!
dipandglide
Footballguy
I'd add Flowers to Bill to get Achane, and I like Flowers A LOT
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
I did offer Flowers and Bill for Achane for her wanted more.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
What is SF?
WVU Alum
Footballguy
Superflex = can flex in QB
