RB Kyle Monangai, CHI (1 Viewer)

[Birdie048]

After the Draft and when Godwin was allowed to be on IR, I picked up Kyle Monangai as a FA (no $ bid).
Now I am getting trade offers for him ... News reports are all Promising for the boy from Rutgers!

Deebo for Monangai even (reject)
Then followed up Deebo & 4th for Monangai (Reject).

Then I get Jaydon Blue for Monangai (Reject - Dallas is going wrong direction).
Today I got Will Shipley & Okonkwo offer... (Reject , non-PPR)

I just don't know what his value is today. I need starting RB so he is a prime hold for me.
I mean he barely makes Top 250 ranking, but the Chicago Offense is moving the right direction.
Current RB - CMC, A Jones, Mr Bill JCM, Kaleb Johnson, Tahj Brooks, Keaton Mitchell

I mean he was 7th round pick 233 (Is that close enuf for semi-Irrelevant?)

 

[rockaction]

Dude, you should make a deal before he actually runs in a game and people figure this out . . .

I'd probably take Blue, but maybe holding out is a good thing. Deebo is a nothingburger. So is Shipley. Where is the appeal in either him or Okonkwo?

Anyway, I know this is unsolicited but you obviously want feedback or wouldn't have posted. I really wish I hadn't heard Blue was lazy from coaches or I'd tell you unequivocally to hammer the accept on that one.

 

[Ilov80s]

Dude, you should make a deal before he actually runs in a game and people figure this out . . .

I'd probably take Blue, but maybe holding out is a good thing. Deebo is a nothingburger. So is Shipley. Where is the appeal in either him or Okonkwo?

Anyway, I know this is unsolicited but you obviously want feedback or wouldn't have posted. I really wish I hadn't heard Blue was lazy from coaches or I'd tell you unequivocally to hammer the accept on that one.

I would have accepted everyone of those offers I think

 

[rockaction]

Dude, you should make a deal before he actually runs in a game and people figure this out . . .

I'd probably take Blue, but maybe holding out is a good thing. Deebo is a nothingburger. So is Shipley. Where is the appeal in either him or Okonkwo?

Anyway, I know this is unsolicited but you obviously want feedback or wouldn't have posted. I really wish I hadn't heard Blue was lazy from coaches or I'd tell you unequivocally to hammer the accept on that one.

I would have accepted everyone of those offers I think

You know, I would have done the Deebo deal on any team but my Zealots team. That said, I know how it is when Birdie says he needs RBs so I went with that in mind. I disagree with you about Shipley. That strikes me as a huge nothingburger (until Saquon gets hurt).

 

[Ilov80s]

Dude, you should make a deal before he actually runs in a game and people figure this out . . .

I'd probably take Blue, but maybe holding out is a good thing. Deebo is a nothingburger. So is Shipley. Where is the appeal in either him or Okonkwo?

Anyway, I know this is unsolicited but you obviously want feedback or wouldn't have posted. I really wish I hadn't heard Blue was lazy from coaches or I'd tell you unequivocally to hammer the accept on that one.

I would have accepted everyone of those offers I think

You know, I would have done the Deebo deal on any team but my Zealots team. That said, I know how it is when Birdie says he needs RBs so I went with that in mind. I disagree with you about Shipley. That strikes me as a huge nothingburger (until Saquon gets hurt).

He has CMC, Aaron Jones, JCM, Kaleb Johnson, etc. This is a RB group built to win now. Deebo is a win now WR. Monangi is most likely a win now RB too (that is being generous, likely a win never back). Do we really see a big future for him? As for Shipley, doesn't feel much different than Monangai except he's on an elite offense. Plus Chig is still sort of maybe interesting with Cam Ward.

 

[barackdhouse]

I really wish I hadn't heard Blue was lazy from coaches

that was a manufactured BS story.

Blue has a chance to take over the backfield based on performance. I don't think Monangai can do that. Inference being I think Swift's role is safe unless Monangai is HOF caliber. Javonte Williams might not keep the role through the first game. So I'd probably have taken that deal fast. And it would be hard to say no to Deebo but I get it. I'd seriously look at the other person's assets and look for a deal though.

 

[Gally]

Monangi is most likely a win now RB too (that is being generous, likely a win never back). Do we really see a big future for him?

depends how much you believe in Ben Johnson. Can he be Monty in the BJ offense? Possibly.

 

[barackdhouse]

Monangi is most likely a win now RB too (that is being generous, likely a win never back). Do we really see a big future for him?

depends how much you believe in Ben Johnson. Can he be Monty in the BJ offense? Possibly.

He is going to get a chance to be that guy. Roschon has that chance as well but it seems to have gone the rookie's way if we're reading the tea leaves correctly.

 

[Ilov80s]

Monangi is most likely a win now RB too (that is being generous, likely a win never back). Do we really see a big future for him?

depends how much you believe in Ben Johnson. Can he be Monty in the BJ offense? Possibly.

You mean the Jamaal Williams. Monty is light years more talented than Monangai. I just don't see it as a long term answer, I don't know.

 

[Birdie048]

I appreciate the feedback and unsolicited advice. It was semi solicited

Deebo is his WR6 in start 2 & 2 Flex. He only has RBs: Judkins/Sampson & Pollard (Start 2 RB, non-PPR)
But his WR are a whole level better
ASRB, KColeman, JDowns, Golden, Pearsall, Egubka.
I am negotiating Kaleb/ Monangai for Downs deal. Other moving parts too. He is big Chicago fan it appears.

 

[kyoun1e]

This guy is sitting on a lot of wires and I'm starting to wonder if he'll be THE pickup this week.

Ben Johnson keeps talking him up. Said he trusts him. Hasn't said a word about R. Johnson either.

And didn't Ben Johnson ditch D. Swift back in the Detroit days?

Tempted to drop R. Davis for this guy.

 

[Faust]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

 

[kyoun1e]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

Ugh. Wish I had an empty roster spot for this guy.

 

[Ilov80s]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

Ugh. Wish I had an empty roster spot for this guy.

Yahoo has that weird feature where you can drop a player on your bench after their game has been played. I’ve got a guy or two playing today who I might be able to cut for Monangai who doesn’t go until tomorrow night.

 

[kyoun1e]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

Ugh. Wish I had an empty roster spot for this guy.

Yahoo has that weird feature where you can drop a player on your bench after their game has been played. I’ve got a guy or two playing today who I might be able to cut for Monangai who doesn’t go until tomorrow night.

I hate that in a league setting.

Only option is dropping Ray Davis...which I really don't want to do. That said, I'm just not a fan of Swift.

 

[Ilov80s]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

Ugh. Wish I had an empty roster spot for this guy.

Yahoo has that weird feature where you can drop a player on your bench after their game has been played. I’ve got a guy or two playing today who I might be able to cut for Monangai who doesn’t go until tomorrow night.

I hate that in a league setting.

Only option is dropping Ray Davis...which I really don't want to do. That said, I'm just not a fan of Swift.

Yeah I don’t think it’s “the right thing” but if it’s allowed it’s there for everyone I guess.

 

[Doubles]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on Kyle Monangai:

"I trust that guy at this point. Which is a big thing to say for a young guy like that. He tends to do everything right."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964382828973740192?s=61

Kyle Monangai on his hamstring injury:

"I feel good. I don't know what my role will be, but whatever it is, I'm hoping to do it to the best of my ability."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1964380306674233775?s=61

Ugh. Wish I had an empty roster spot for this guy.

Yahoo has that weird feature where you can drop a player on your bench after their game has been played. I’ve got a guy or two playing today who I might be able to cut for Monangai who doesn’t go until tomorrow night.

I hate that in a league setting.

Only option is dropping Ray Davis...which I really don't want to do. That said, I'm just not a fan of Swift.

Yeah I don’t think it’s “the right thing” but if it’s allowed it’s there for everyone I guess.

It’s allowed for me. So I do it pretty regularly. Just picked him up in two 12 team leagues.

 

[Doubles]

Ben Johnson’s “bruiser” / goal-line back

2022 - Jamaal Williams
262 carries, 1,066 yards, 17 TDs

2023 - David Montgomery
219 carries, 1,015 yards, 13 TDs

2024 - David Montgomery
185 carries, 775 yards, 12 TDs

Montgomery played 14 games in each season

Kyle Monangai ?

Adam Koffler

 

[ukblue35]

I've got Ollie and Bigsby as stashes...........have a chance to pick Monangai up right now before the game but have to drop one of the other two. Gut says drop Bigsby, thoughts??

 

[Gjallarhorn]

I've got Ollie and Bigsby as stashes...........have a chance to pick Monangai up right now before the game but have to drop one of the other two. Gut says drop Bigsby, thoughts??

I would, but I am also a Tuten truther, so...

 

[Ilov80s]

I've got Ollie and Bigsby as stashes...........have a chance to pick Monangai up right now before the game but have to drop one of the other two. Gut says drop Bigsby, thoughts??

Later Ollie. Dolphins offense looks repugnant.

 

[Ilov80s]

Ben Johnson’s “bruiser” / goal-line back

2022 - Jamaal Williams
262 carries, 1,066 yards, 17 TDs

2023 - David Montgomery
219 carries, 1,015 yards, 13 TDs

2024 - David Montgomery
185 carries, 775 yards, 12 TDs

Montgomery played 14 games in each season

Kyle Monangai ?

Adam Koffler

One can dream but those Lions offenses were pretty damn good, not sure Chicago can hit that level so quickly. But maybe.

 

[GPS]

0 carries, 1/11 rec. Didn't have high expectations week 1, but don't know if he's worth holding much longer if he's a pure handcuff at best.

 

[ukblue35]

0 carries, 1/11 rec. Didn't have high expectations week 1, but don't know if he's worth holding much longer if he's a pure handcuff at best.

Agree. I picked him up as soon as they said R. Johnson was inactive but couldn't believe that Swift was on the field about 95% of the time. Looked really good on the one reception at the beginning of the game.

 

[Desert_Power]

0 carries, 1/11 rec. Didn't have high expectations week 1, but don't know if he's worth holding much longer if he's a pure handcuff at best.

Agree. I picked him up as soon as they said R. Johnson was inactive but couldn't believe that Swift was on the field about 95% of the time. Looked really good on the one reception at the beginning of the game.

Yeah, I was encouraged by the first drive but find it hard to believe they didn't try to run him more. Swift was killing drives.

 

[Kiddnets]

Swift not only looked good but was on the field the whole time as stated above - I was shocked. It cant continue IMO - the fact that KM was active is a great sign but just dont see the value in redraft. Dynasty Ill jump if anyone gets frustrated because hes way ahead of schedule IMO

 

[Chaka]

0 carries, 1/11 rec. Didn't have high expectations week 1, but don't know if he's worth holding much longer if he's a pure handcuff at best.

Agree. I picked him up as soon as they said R. Johnson was inactive but couldn't believe that Swift was on the field about 95% of the time. Looked really good on the one reception at the beginning of the game.

Yeah, I was encouraged by the first drive but find it hard to believe they didn't try to run him more. Swift was killing drives.

Swift wasn't killing those drives, Caleb was. Minnesota was daring Chicago to pass the ball.

 

[Chaka]

I was surprised when I looked at the box score and saw Monangai only played nine snaps. After that first drive, I assumed he would be used more.

I am a fan of Swift and believe he will see RB1 volume and perform well with it but, Chicago needs to manage his workload better IMO. ETA: To be fair he only saw 20 touches, which is actually perfect. Maybe if the offense can start extending drives better we will see more Monangai but, right now that feels like a big ask with the way Caleb played last night.

 

[GPS]

Monangai did commit a holding penalty early. Dunno if that was a factor.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Monangai did commit a holding penalty early. Dunno if that was a factor.

He was left in immediately after that as I was watching for that as well. I did not see the second half however. Shocked he did not see a carry.

 

[richn]

Not a huge fan of Monangai. It's one thing to have a slow forty and stuff like that, but when you're below average in the jumps also I get really nervous. I want to like the hard runner from Rutgers. I do. But sometimes it all don't lie. The one thing he has going for him is that D'Andre isn't much of an inside runner and Roschon has no burst either.

I've seen all his college games. He was more impressive in college than Pacheco. He's a bruising runner, he wears defenses down, but he'll need more playing time to see that. 2 seasons ago, he led the Big 10 in rushing, behind an underwhelming RU offensive line. He NEVER lost a fumble in college, while being the main focus of the offense with almost 700 touches. I think this guy will be good.

 

[Faust]

Underdog NFL
HC Johnson on how to get Kyle Monangai more involved:

"I need to call more runs."

https://x.com/underdognfl/status/1965855959135432959?s=61

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

 

[rockaction]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

 

[Ilov80s]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

Very very risky to start but I like him more than Roschon. We know what Roschon is at this point and he should thank Bijan for getting him drafted.

 

[kyoun1e]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

Tempted to pick him up but I'd have to drop one of T. Allgiere or B. Corum. I don't own either B. Robinson or K. Williams. Both are lotto tickets.

If I knew Swift was out I think I'd dump one of those guys. You never know. Give this guy an opportunity he could run away with it.

 

[Footballdaz]

Don't have any shares,but wish I did now. I passed on him all bc one thing I heard about R Johnson keeping #2 role couple days before draft.
But had no interest in a Bears rb this year after having Swift last year.
I think Swift will be in timeshare very soon with this Monangai.

 

[rockaction]

Monangai is getting coachspeak love and some analysts like him. Don’t depend on my analysis only. Between him and Roschon I don’t even think it’s a choice. It’s Monangai IMO.

Now, who to drop for him? My personal opinion—check other opinions out.

If no Swift then,

Monangai>Najee>Corum

Corum is the most impressive runner right now by burst, but I’m not watching with the most advanced of eyes. Monangai seems like #1 if Swift is out because he will have opportunity. Najee had sneaky amount of explosive runs last year, just not long ones, but Monangai won’t either. They both slow. Corum needs a better share than the 30/35% McVay said he’d “aim for”

 

[kyoun1e]

Monangai is getting coachspeak love and some analysts like him. Don’t depend on my analysis only. Between him and Roschon I don’t even think it’s a choice. It’s Monangai IMO.

Now, who to drop for him? My personal opinion—check other opinions out.

If no Swift then,

Monangai>Najee>Corum

Corum is the most impressive runner right now by burst, but I’m not watching with the most advanced of eyes. Monangai seems like #1 if Swift is out because he will have opportunity. Najee had sneaky amount of explosive runs last year, just not long ones, but Monangai won’t either. They both slow. Corum needs a better share than the 30/35% McVay said he’d “aim for”

Where would you rank T. Allgiere in there?

I"m holding him as a lotto ticket, but I just realized that the ATL bye week is already approaching in week 5. Even if Bijan gets banged up this week he'd have the bye week to get healthy and Allgiere would be useless.

I just can't help but think Monangai could at minimum start being the goaline back in short order.

My gut also keeps telling me Ben Johnson could get fed up with Swift. Especially if CHI keeps losing.

 

[rockaction]

Yeah, I don’t know. Depends how long you can leverage each guy. Allgeier is, to me, by far the better RB. Most have him ranked higher ROS. But who gets opportunity and what is your roster and its requirements? You gotta answer that one with your own judgment.

I think your thought process about Johnson/Swift is good and Swift’s peripherals are lousy, but can you gamble? But Bijan rules Atlanta, so . . .

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

As a Bears fan, I absolutely love what Monangai brings to the table. That said, he wouldn't be a fantasy starter for me this week because of so much uncertainty. He is definitely stashed on my bench in a lot of leagues and I'd expect him to take a solid half share of the RB touches before the end of the season. Now, the Bears may draft a RB in the high rounds in 2026, so who knows about his 2026 season, but I think he's in line for a good number of touches this season.

 

[Bang Bang Niner Gang]

Would you rather have him or Kendre Miller in a dynasty? Am also a Kamara owner and thus, been holding onto Kendre, but wondering if that is a wasted spot. Keep hearing good things about Monangai.

 

[FGITLOTR]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

are you in a 6 team league? How were you able to pick up Najae??

 

[dipandglide]

Monangai is getting coachspeak love and some analysts like him. Don’t depend on my analysis only. Between him and Roschon I don’t even think it’s a choice. It’s Monangai IMO.

Now, who to drop for him? My personal opinion—check other opinions out.

If no Swift then,

Monangai>Najee>Corum

Corum is the most impressive runner right now by burst, but I’m not watching with the most advanced of eyes. Monangai seems like #1 if Swift is out because he will have opportunity. Najee had sneaky amount of explosive runs last year, just not long ones, but Monangai won’t either. They both slow. Corum needs a better share than the 30/35% McVay said he’d “aim for”

Swift isn't just going to go away even if his role regresses. I'd guess the CHI backfield turns into one huge committee. No thanks. Give me Corum or Najee over the CHI backfield.

 

[skinsrule05]

Monangai is getting coachspeak love and some analysts like him. Don’t depend on my analysis only. Between him and Roschon I don’t even think it’s a choice. It’s Monangai IMO.

Now, who to drop for him? My personal opinion—check other opinions out.

If no Swift then,

Monangai>Najee>Corum

Corum is the most impressive runner right now by burst, but I’m not watching with the most advanced of eyes. Monangai seems like #1 if Swift is out because he will have opportunity. Najee had sneaky amount of explosive runs last year, just not long ones, but Monangai won’t either. They both slow. Corum needs a better share than the 30/35% McVay said he’d “aim for”

Swift isn't just going to go away even if his role regresses. I'd guess the CHI backfield turns into one huge committee. No thanks. Give me Corum or Najee over the CHI backfield.

I agree with you on Corum, unless of course Swift is out for any length of time. I don’t agree on Najee. For these RB stashes I want someone with the potential of a RB 1/2 if things fall right. I don’t see Najee having that type of upside under any scenario.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

are you in a 6 team league? How were you able to pick up Najae??

Well if it’s matters this is a 10 team start 2 RB + 1 flex, 6 bench spots, but thats besides the point.

Like cmon dude, Najee has 50% ownership on sleeper and 37% on ESPN. It’s not like I picked up Derrick Henry on the wire. He’s a middling quality vet on a team that spent a first at the position. He missed all of summer training camp and the preseason. He’s got 9 carries on the season. We could sit here and talk about why he’s not a muster roster player all day, but honestly even if he was I’m not sure what you’re adding to the conversation. At least a “Yeah I definitely would stick with Najee over Monangai!” gives an opinion that has value.

Anyways.

Monangai is getting coachspeak love and some analysts like him. Don’t depend on my analysis only. Between him and Roschon I don’t even think it’s a choice. It’s Monangai IMO.

Now, who to drop for him? My personal opinion—check other opinions out.

If no Swift then,

Monangai>Najee>Corum

Corum is the most impressive runner right now by burst, but I’m not watching with the most advanced of eyes. Monangai seems like #1 if Swift is out because he will have opportunity. Najee had sneaky amount of explosive runs last year, just not long ones, but Monangai won’t either. They both slow. Corum needs a better share than the 30/35% McVay said he’d “aim for”

Swift isn't just going to go away even if his role regresses. I'd guess the CHI backfield turns into one huge committee. No thanks. Give me Corum or Najee over the CHI backfield.

I agree with you on Corum, unless of course Swift is out for any length of time. I don’t agree on Najee. For these RB stashes I want someone with the potential of a RB 1/2 if things fall right. I don’t see Najee having that type of upside under any scenario.

I’m almost wondering if the Lions would be prioritizing expanding their RB room through a trade, rather than rely on their 7th round rookie to carry any sort of bellcow load. Ben Johnson knows well from his time in Detroit that rookie RBs need time to develop and you have to think he was hoping Swift was the Monty role (assuming he even considers Monangai commiserate of being the Gibbs, which I don’t think is true based on what we’ve heard about the RB situation up to now). There aren’t many interesting free agents. Couldn’t guess at who would be a potential target though.

 

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Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

are you in a 6 team league? How were you able to pick up Najae??

I think you get comments by others and myself like this (which I was reprimanded for by the admin here but I guess this guy can say the same thing).

Anyway I think people make comments like this because we don't play on Sleeper or ESPN like myself I play in high stakes leagues that have 20 man rosters that are 12 team leagues and the waiver wire is baren.

I have never and will never play on Sleeper or ESPN or yahoo so I will never know what it is like to have such a plentiful waiver wire of players.

 

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Roschon Johnson isn't going to easily give up the work, if healthy. I think Johnson profiles as the better back. He's a physical runner, didn't have many fumbles in college.

Chicago is stunningly replete with unathletic backs. I rostered Roschon because I blew a 2.07 on him. I instantly passed him along. He'll never, ever be a viable fantasy back. He's not even a goal line back he's so slow. I don't even consider that hyperbole. Monangai is also slow with terrible jumps and burst but he's got more juice than Roschon. Trust me on this. And Roschon is missing time due to his feet? It's over. He's picking up a check. Forget it.

What are your thoughts on Monangai going forward? Swift is Questionable with a lot of DNP this week for practice. I have Najee Harris on the edge of the bench...

I guess the question I am asking is the unknowns of Monangai worth more of a dart throw than the knowns of Najee.

I'm in the same position, I JUST picked up Najee to fill the slot Jayden Daniels freed up heading to my IR slot for a game. FWIW, I'm sticking with Najee over Monangai; I don't think either will claim 100% of the backfield snaps and I'm breaking my ties for the back who has seen success in the past on a much better offense.

are you in a 6 team league? How were you able to pick up Najae??

I think you get comments by others and myself like this (which I was reprimanded for by the admin here but I guess this guy can say the same thing).

Anyway I think people make comments like this because we don't play on Sleeper or ESPN like myself I play in high stakes leagues that have 20 man rosters that are 12 team leagues and the waiver wire is baren.

I have never and will never play on Sleeper or ESPN or yahoo so I will never know what it is like to have such a plentiful waiver wire of players.

My 2 cents- nobody cares about the intensity or conditions of anybody else’s league. The qualities of a good FF player isn’t who is in the league with the most teams, biggest rosters, or biggest prize pools, it’s primarily player evaluation and prognostication.

There is still skill expression in smaller leagues, it just has a different set of skills than in larger leagues. Are 8 team leagues full of stacked rosters that would look ridiculous in a 12 teamer? Totally. But there’s still a winner at the end of the year, and people want advice on how to get there. If you can’t put yourself in their shoes and give them actionable advice, what does that say about your FF acumen?

This is a game first and foremost. The second you start treating it like it’s a job, or gambling, that’s when you know you’ve got issues. We’re all just nerdy hobbyists enjoying and sharing our nerdy hobby together, brother bear.