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He played 36 games in 3 years in college though which is pretty good. These big injuries that take him out of the season for big chunks are new to the NFL.
When the Lions traded up for Kerryon, lots of people were shocked he went ahead of Guice. As of right now, both careers have been significantly hampered by knee injuries.
I have both in one dynasty league. Bummer as I think both are terrific talents. Guice especially, he could be up there with Chubb IMO if he was (ever) healthy.
Yeah he only missed 4 games in college, but I think that speaks more to his toughness than being able to stay healthy. He played through a lot of injuries.
no chance IMO. Not sure he would make top 24 for me. He reminds me of Miles Sanders, lots of hype (that I dont understand), but cant live up to it. Kerryon seems injury prone so theres that to factor in as well
I dont think he is. I have him in dynasty and I had a chance to unload him and blew it. Now I will have to wait for the off season to get something for him.
I moved him yesterday, right after the move to IR, to a rebuilding team for Freeman (and a move from a 4th round rookie pick to a 3rd).
Not in order:
He's costing you a roster spot between now and week 1 next year, though. Detroit may very well bring in another RB this offseason - I mean how can they trust KJ to carry the load after 2 seasons ending on IR?
If he is, he won't be after May.
That's what I was mentioning above - draft picks don't take up roster spots, hurt players do. I'd rather have the pick now, than have to use up a roster spot on KJ between now and next year.
All of my leagues have 3 IR spots so the roster spot is less of an issue for me, but I can see how that would make a difference for some.
Yeah, I guess I wasn't totally clear on that. I'd have to rank him lower simply because he can't play the rest of this year. By the time he actually could play again (and thus help your team), we'll have another round of rookies to add in.
Barring the team doctor saying he’s not ready... a game check.
Kerryon should be paid because he's presumably working hard, recovering and getting back into football shape. However, they have a longterm investment in him and there is no reason to risk another injury with him in a lost season. Kerryon isn't just some random hourly worker with low investment and easily replaceable skills.
It’s week 15, the team is terrible, most of their best players are on IR and long term it’s best for the team to lose out.
So should they sit Golladay too? Should Barkley, McCaffrey, Godwin, Fournette, and Chubb all sit too?
I think the decision if Quinn and Patricia come back next year has already been made. How they do with only 2/3 of their starters and a 3rd string QB starting won't matter for that decision. I don't think Kerryon is a fair comp to CMc, Godwin, Golladay, etc. because they aren't on IR. The Lions don't need to bring him off IR. This is the 2nd year in a row he has had a lower leg injury during the season that placed him on IR. They traded up in the 2nd to get him. They are deeply invested in him. Why not keep him on IR, keep him clean and maybe increase the chances of getting a better draft pick?
Well I was thinking he was a sell before the lions draft a rb, but then had trouble giving him away. Everybody must be thinking the same thing. They have a crap ton of 1st and 2nds and read they might trade with Miami to add more. They have a lot of needs on defense so maybe they go that route.
I expect the Lions to use a late pick on one at least. Hoping it's not the Moss-Akers range or better. I'll be pissed if they get JT or Dobbins or Swift.Leroy Hoard said:
I hope they try to improve the OL. At least some depth since all 5 never stay healthy.
I know they have a lot of needs on defense. How's they're o-line, I assume it's terrible.
LT Decker is in his final year, they let RT Wagner go and paid a backup (Eagles Vatau) to replace him. Not confident that ends up a positive. They let one of their most talented lineman (Glasgow) walk. They are depleted and what remains are more questions than answers. But with Patricia on the firing line this season and his “expertise” being on the defensive side, I expect them to be defense heavy this draft as he tries to prove something for his potential next job.
That's the same thought I have on Lions' many need for defense. They were terrible last year. It's painfully obvious on their desire to trade down to accumulate more picks (hint hint Dolphins).
Same here... I'm hoping that they would take lesser tier RB.
I think their O-Line is decent but could use for more infusion with youth. I know HC Patricia want to more or less follow his mentor's blueprint with Patriots.
