RB Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN (2 Viewers)

[Drunken Cowboy]

Look at the size of that boy's heed.
I'm not kidding, it's like an orange on a toothpick.
Well, that's a huge noggin. That's a virtual planetoid.
Has it's own weather system.

It's like Sputnik

 

[habsfan]

Heed! Pants! Nowwwooo!

 

[menobrown]

Look at the size of that boy's heed.
I'm not kidding, it's like an orange on a toothpick.
Well, that's a huge noggin. That's a virtual planetoid.
Has it's own weather system.

It's like Sputnik

I was thinking more like Spaceballs

 

[TheWinz]

OK, OK, enough with the Ed big head. What's this with Javonte being a training camp cut? Is this really a thing? I say no way, no how. Yeah, he was uber-boring last year, but are the Broncos really going to cut him for Perine?

 

[Faust]

Zac Stevens
Sean Payton continues to be impressed by Jaleel McLaughlin on and off the field:

"He’s really having a good camp. Again, he’s still the first one on campus. He and then the 24-hour security guard who was here since midnight. So he’s first and then Jaleel is second.”

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[Faust]

Parker Gabriel
Jaleel McLaughlin spent $4,750 on a JUGS machine this offseason so he could catch 250 balls a day in his garage, local parks or anywhere else in pursuit of transforming into a better receiver.

"I think it was a good investment," the #Broncos RB says.

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[Faust]

Zareh Kantzabedian
Jaleel McLaughlin. All rush attempts and targets.

Preseason, Week 1.

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[socrates]

It is a crowded RB room in Denver, but Jaleel McLaughlin is an instinctive runner with plus hands. He should get his reps.

 

[travdogg]

It is a crowded RB room in Denver, but Jaleel McLaughlin is an instinctive runner with plus hands. He should get his reps.

He's an interesting guy, especially if Perine doesn't make the team (which I think is 50-50) but until then, I'd call him a low-end RB4, similar to someone like Antonio Gibson.

Ideally Denver can make it down to being a 2-man RBBC, with Williams and McLaughlin, with Estime being Williams direct backup, and McLaughlin playing 3rd downs and changing the pace. Maybe a 40% snap share?

 

[Faust]

The Coachspeak Index
Sean Payton can't stop talking about Jaleel McLaughlin

a gift in the 13th round on @UnderdogFantasy

whenever he drops into the 14th, an angel loses its wings

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[Faust]

Jaleel McLaughlin shows off wheels on 12-yard rush

 

[Faust]

Derek Brown
Jaleel McLaughlin is the clear running mate with Javonte Williams in this backfield

And now he’s getting carries inside the 10

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[massraider]

It is a crowded RB room in Denver, but Jaleel McLaughlin is an instinctive runner with plus hands. He should get his reps.

Every Run/Catch/Target from 2023

I own McLaughlin in 2/3 leagues (it'll be 3/3 after Sunday), and I barely remember seeing him last year. Backup RB for the Broncos during a disaster season, who was paying attention?

I like him a lot. Watching that video:

• Not a lot of manufactured receptions. He was left hanging on a lot of dump passes, rather than plays designed to get him the ball with a plan for some YAC.
• When he was able to manufacture YAC, I didn't see many missed chances. Felt like the speed with which he caught the ball, and moved into ball carrier mode was really good.
• His worst runs were the constant toss sweeps. Up the gut, whether a crowded box or not, I thought he looked great. Quick moves, decisive, up the field. Up the gut, he looked like Jamaal Charles. Doesn't appear to have long speed, I don't care. Lot of receiving backs can't go 70 yards.

Sean Payton throws to his backs, he has coached teams with two fantasy relevant backs, and the Broncos have 1 WR anyone is interested in. Franklin and Mims having bad camps, and when I have to go to Ourlad's to find out that TIm Patrick and Josh Reynolds are gonna play a lot, that's really good news for his receiving numbers, far as I am concerned.

I think he has a really safe floor, unlike some guys like Edwards, Chandler, Gibson, etc that are in his range.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

I don't love Williams which is why I took McLaughlin late. Does anyone think he will carve out a role in the Broncos O?

 

[hamsterdam]

I don't love Williams which is why I took McLaughlin late. Does anyone think he will carve out a role in the Broncos O?

Many are thinking McLaughlin is going to have the famed "joker" role in Payton's offense, me included.

I think it's either going to be him or Dulcich, so I've been taking them both to try and lock it down as it's been a productive position in the past.

 

[massraider]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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[Smack Tripper]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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saw this tweet last night and was VERY illuminating... must draft at cost hearing this... Round 11-12, gotta have him

 

[FreshiZ]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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saw this tweet last night and was VERY illuminating... must draft at cost hearing this... Round 11-12, gotta have him

I like Jaleel but we're talking Darren Sproles here. Think there is some context to that stat.

 

[Smack Tripper]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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saw this tweet last night and was VERY illuminating... must draft at cost hearing this... Round 11-12, gotta have him

I like Jaleel but we're talking Darren Sproles here. Think there is some context to that stat.

Sproles was a very good player, and I see a comp with McLaughlin in terms of speed and size, sproles always seemed to get loose. Somwhile true McLaughlin has to prove himself, there’s a lot of philosophy for us to embrace as drafters at this point in the draft.

 

[Doubles]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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saw this tweet last night and was VERY illuminating... must draft at cost hearing this... Round 11-12, gotta have him

Both my ten teams he’s still on waivers. But have him on two 12s. I’m wondering how this will play out. The Payton stat is pretty wild.

 

[Smack Tripper]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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saw this tweet last night and was VERY illuminating... must draft at cost hearing this... Round 11-12, gotta have him

Both my ten teams he’s still on waivers. But have him on two 12s. I’m wondering how this will play out. The Payton stat is pretty wild.

I think it ties into your build, appetite and needs. I think it depends on your league too


I'll say this, his ceiling is high end RB2, but I think more projectable as a low end RB2, he will never be an RB1

But a serviceable RB2 in my main league, very competitive, a guy you can plug in on bye weeks, is very useful.

However, you may miss out on the home run handcuffs who do have RB1 potential (Bucky, Ray Davis, Wright) at that point in the draft.

Maybe this time of year is the year to swing for the fences.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton's RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton's RB2 averages 13.8 FPG. (For perspective, James Cook ranked as the RB19 last year with 13.9 FPG.)
Last year, behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine combined for 229.3 fantasy points. (Would have ranked 13th among all RBs.) Perine is no longer on the team.
Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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I’ ve drafted 2 squads so far with 2 more to go this weekend. I’ve gotten him both times so far for next to nothing

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Maybe this time of year is the year to swing for the fences.

Of course

 

[LawFitz]

Just grabbed Jaleel in rd 10 in the FBG Shark Pool home league. Was sweating it for 2+ rounds every time this thread was bumped. Thought for sure @massraider's post upthread was going to mothertruck me after targeting this lil homie all summer!

 

[BassNBrew]

Just grabbed Jaleel in rd 10 in the FBG Shark Pool home league. Was sweating it for 2+ rounds every time this thread was bumped. Thought for sure @massraider's post upthread was going to mothertruck me after targeting this lil homie all summer!

Nah...Jameson thread has been at the top of the forum for weeks with people saying the experts have him 20 spots too low yet every draft he goes in the same place.

 

[LawFitz]

Just grabbed Jaleel in rd 10 in the FBG Shark Pool home league. Was sweating it for 2+ rounds every time this thread was bumped. Thought for sure @massraider's post upthread was going to mothertruck me after targeting this lil homie all summer!

Nah...Jameson thread has been at the top of the forum for weeks with people saying the experts have him 20 spots too low yet every draft he goes in the same place.

Ya, but the difference is 12 out of 12 people in most leagues aren't in the Shark Pool.

 

[BassNBrew]

Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

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Like Kellen Moore, Case Keenum, Timmy Chang, Ty Detmer, Colt Brenan, Colt McCoy, Colt FortyFive

 

[BassNBrew]

Just grabbed Jaleel in rd 10 in the FBG Shark Pool home league. Was sweating it for 2+ rounds every time this thread was bumped. Thought for sure @massraider's post upthread was going to mothertruck me after targeting this lil homie all summer!

Nah...Jameson thread has been at the top of the forum for weeks with people saying the experts have him 20 spots too low yet every draft he goes in the same place.

Ya, but the difference is 12 out of 12 people in most leagues aren't in the Shark Pool.

Why didn't Jameson go in the 6th?

 

[LawFitz]

Just grabbed Jaleel in rd 10 in the FBG Shark Pool home league. Was sweating it for 2+ rounds every time this thread was bumped. Thought for sure @massraider's post upthread was going to mothertruck me after targeting this lil homie all summer!

Nah...Jameson thread has been at the top of the forum for weeks with people saying the experts have him 20 spots too low yet every draft he goes in the same place.

Ya, but the difference is 12 out of 12 people in most leagues aren't in the Shark Pool.

Why didn't Jameson go in the 6th?

Read @massraider's posts and then compare and contrast the Jamo truther cases.

That said, there's a significant non-zero probability that Jamo blows up this year, while JMack blows a tire. You should look into your crystal ball and let us know which.

 

[BassNBrew]

In the IBL drafts he went 5 times in round 13 and once at 14.1. FBGs grabbed 3 of the 6 copies. I think there's a lot more people on the Jameson bandwagon around these parts.

 

[Stoneworker]

Little known fact: Jaleel McLaughlin is literally the most productive running back in college football history.

It's in the OP, so some of us knew it

 

[Stoneworker]

Ideally Denver can make it down to being a 2-man RBBC, with Williams and McLaughlin, with Estime being Williams direct backup, and McLaughlin playing 3rd downs and changing the pace. Maybe a 40% snap share?

IMO 40-45% snap share is very realistic.

Payton has said explicitly that one of the challenges of using Jaleel last year was that after a few games he was keyed on every time he was in the game due to a high probability he would get a touch on that play. Jaleel got multiple GL carries last year so not viewed as strictly a scat back/3rd down specialist.

Agree that Estime will be strictly a backup, at least first half of season.

 

[Ray Barboni]

As a Breece Hall owner, would you guys prioritize getting Braelon Allen?

I’m considering taking Jaleel now and hoping Braelon still makes it back to me. No chance Jaleel would make it back at our current draft location.

Pick 136 (14.6) for what it’s worth.

 

[Panda13]

I'm also wondering what is the play here. Better to cuff Braelon as a Hall owner or is McLaughlin more worth a spot? I'm VERY thin at RB too after going 'rb hero' in my draft. B-Rob is my rb2 w/Ekeler on the bench. You guys think McLaughlin is better value at this point?

 

[massraider]

I'm also wondering what is the play here. Better to cuff Braelon as a Hall owner or is McLaughlin more worth a spot? I'm VERY thin at RB too after going 'rb hero' in my draft

Then I want the guy with standalone value, not waiting around for an injury.

If you thin at RB, Allen feels like a luxury you can't afford.

 

[Faust]

Joe Oricco
Jaleel McLaughlin

One of the best per carry RBs in the NFL.

Amongst RBs with 70+ Rushes in ‘23
⁃ 4th in Evasion %
⁃ 1st in Missed Tackle %
⁃ 2nd in Yards/Carry
⁃ 5th in Yards after Contact
⁃ 2nd in Yards B4 Contact

Samaje Perine was CUT from DEN.

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