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RB Jonathon Brooks, CAR (1 Viewer)
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Panthers HC Dave Canales 'really optimistic' about status of RB Jonathon Brooks
Panthers HC Dave Canales on RB Jonathon Brooks: “We got a real critical decision to make with him this week.”
pantherswire.usatoday.com
Football Jones
Footballguy
If Carolina doesn't see what they have in Brooks this year, then they're bringing Hubbard back next season. Chuba is a nice RB, but he's going to have a limited market. The Panthers will be able to retain him pretty easily if they want him. That's going to really put a cap on Brooks' potential production.
If the issue is still medical, that's a whole different ballgame.
If the issue is still medical, that's a whole different ballgame.
Banger
Footballguy
unless someone throws decent money at Hubbard (doubt it but you never know) I'd expect him to be back next year. He played well and the staff seems to like him. Teams need more than 1 RB especially when Brooks has proven nothing yet.
Terpman22
Footballguy
The Cowboys need a running back and love spending money at the position. All it takes is one team....
Big Nate
Footballguy
I think their season is done. Maybe they draft a high RB. Less likely I see is signing an expensive one but maybe if they miss out in the draft.
zamboni
Footballguy
Canales just said he's indeed being activated - may not play this weekend though.
And the coach just said they will lol.
The best of both worlds: We can't drop him in redraft, but he still might get zero every week!
Football Jones
Footballguy
I could see Dallas being interested, but they're much more likely to take one in the draft. Chuba isn't quite at the level where he can command a big payday (or big for a RB). The strong '25 RB class also hurts his chances.
I just saw where Brooks was activated, but I'd say there's about a 90% chance Hubbard stays in Carolina. It just makes too much sense. I suppose Brooks could light it up the rest of the way, but I can't see that happening, either. RB is a position where you definitely need quality depth due to the attrition rate.
Gigantor_IA
Footballguy
Brooks just got Charbonnet'ed. Situationally, not talent-wise. Time will tell I guess.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
NEWS ARTICLES > DYNASTY | JONATHON BROOKS HAS LONG-TERM COMPANY
| PUBLISHED THU NOV 7 5:25:29 P.M. ET 2024 | ||
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| (dynastyleaguefootball) The Panthers have signed running back Chuba Hubbard to a four-year contract extension. Analysis: This is sneaky big news in dynasty leagues as most expected Hubbard to move on in free agency, leaving the backfield duties to Brooks. Instead, it seems the Panthers are more than happy having two capable running backs to split carries instead of having a true bell cow. Brooks' dynasty value is going to take a hit now as it seems he's not going to have the workload many of us expected. This is major news in dynasty leagues and is going to have long-term ramifications. |
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
Droppable in redraft? Gross that I kept him on IR this long to drop him but if he’s not going to be a thing this year I’d rather clear space for other lottery tickets or bye week filler.
Willie Mays Hayes
Footballguy
I don’t know many FA adds that would add as much late season value as Brooks. It’s possible that Kanales needs to see what he has in Brooks since their season is already over.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
……or the better play is not push I’m in a lost season. Either way, Hubbard isn’t going anywhere after just signing an extension.
sho nuff
Footballguy
I did…had to make the move and didn’t feel good dropping anyone else and he is depth behind Conner, Walker III, J Taylor, Tracy Jr and Bucky Irving.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
Gonna be honest, I didn’t have McCaffrey playing before Brooks this season on my bingo card.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
No shares, but here is wishing him good health.
Hankmoody
Footballguy
I'm stashing in dynasty where cheap. Hubbard's deal is only one year hard commit, he's a pretty easy cut each year after that and this isn't exactly wedding bells money anyway. The contract is backloaded with salaries of $3.9M, $4.5M, $7.1M, and $8.9M so this looks to me like a "thanks for the fish" contract rewarding him for his production so far since teams have minimum spending they must reach. There's no comprehensive info out there but CAR hasn't had anyone worth writing checks to lately so I would tend to believe they are on the low side of the spending floor requirement.
Way to set him up for success there, Dave
It's certainly a yearly option contract after 2025, but they save not even $2MM cutting Hubbard in 2026 and it's not a sizeable salary in the first place as you mentioned. Waiting 2 years is an eternity in fantasy football for a 2nd round RB, and it may very well be after year 3 for Brooks before Chubba is gone. Have to hope Brooks comes in healthy next year and is too good to keep on the bench to get any meaningful chance at seizing the job.
zoonation
Footballguy
The only way he gets more than 5 touches IMO is if it is a complete blowout. He might get a couple of carries early, but when the Chiefs open up a two score lead it will be Hubbard in because they will have to pass and there is no way they are putting that rook in to pass block that Chiefs rush. Will get the QB killed. So, he could get some run in the fourth if the game is totally out of hand.
Hankmoody
Footballguy
All depends on the league. I'm a talent-first guy and I am all in on Brooks. He was phenomenal before the knee and he could easily come in and take primary snaps. Look what Achane does on a true split and Dobbins is only averaging 17.5 touches per game. Not to mention any injury at all to Chuba turns him to solid gold. I'm obviously taking cost into account here, I'm not giving up a 1st rounder for Brooks, but I'm certainly looking to acquire him from owners that are frustrated with holding him.
BassNBrew
Footballguy
WooHoo!Finally on the field!
2 carries for 7 yards…….
4th&inches
Footballguy
Been holding this guy all season but now someone cut Gus Edwards who "should" be the lead back now that Dobbins hit the IR.
Are we still holding Brooks or would y'all cut him for someone like Edwards?
Are we still holding Brooks or would y'all cut him for someone like Edwards?
zamboni
Footballguy
Redraft I’d grab Edwards for Brooks in a heartbeat
I dropped Brooks this week to grab Edwards. My expectations are super low. Redraft.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
I dropped Brooks last week. To me he's just a handcuff to Hubbard at this point. Gus should be the primary back for the Chargers.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Could be, though for anyone who cares, it looks like the left knee which is not the one he tore in college
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
Frank Gore gives me hope, 1 in a million
JohnnyU
Footballguy
On Rushmore, not injury to Brooks
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Can’t for the life of me understand why this craptastic team would rush Brooks back like this. Playing for nothing. What a waste.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Not better.
rockaction
Footballguy
I don’t think it was a rush job. Many Twitter posts about average length of time and that he was actually a bit behind in recovery. Then it looks like it’s a different knee. They’re also not as craptastic as last year.
Now that I’ve seen fit to attempt to debate you, good to see you back, by the way. Been a few days, no?
