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Wow, what a backfire on all the resident jokesters.“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,www.espn.com
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
I read on another Chargers site that on Rich Eisen's show, Rich said that Harbaugh said Hampton would start.
I got him for $1 as well last night even after the news broke that he may play.Should he though? Tell me about Saquon’s years of toil with the Giants?But, but, but Najee is TWICE as good so he should flourish behind even a mid level OL.Tell me why?This makes zero sensePhilosophy to a degree, personnel is also a factor, and maybe just as important or more important, who are you playing? Allgeier had a nice rookie year with Mariota in a run first offense. So did Cordarelle Patterson FWIW. Allgeier went over 100 twice. Cordarelle did the same. He's a WR. To me, most telling of all regarding Allgeier, Atlanta was willing to use a top 10 pick on a RB at a time when the position was greatly devalued, a year after Allgeier rushed for 1,000, another year removed from spending a top 10 on a WR and yet another from spending one on a TE. Allgeier ain't on Najee's level. Sorry bud.Oh, so it was the Steelers system that held Najee back? GotchaSo YPC is the metric we should use across the board in evaluating talent? Somebody should tell Saquon systems and personnel don’t matter.Allgeier YPC is 4.4 over his career compared to 3.9 for Najee. Pretty foolish to say Najee is twice as good because he had 1st round draft capital. Just a false statementBijan had 214 carries to Tyler Allgeier's 186. Close to a 50/50 carry split and Allgeier isn't half the RB Najee is, and Hampton isn't half the RB Bijan is.Bijan had 272. They happen to be the most recent first round RBs drafted. Along with Gibbs, who had 234 but missed two games.Is the last rookie to receive 270+ touches not Najee Harris? I think it might be.
Point is, you can pretty much count on Hampton also hitting that number, like any first round RB.
Also, just because the Falcons were foolish to split carries doesn't mean the Chargers are going to be
While your at it, please tell me the run blocking grades for each team in 2022. Never mind, I'll save you the time. Atlanta offensive line ranked 5th in the league with one of the best run blocking right guards and right tackles in the game. Pittsburgh ranked 16th in run blocking. You think this doesn't matter?
On a side note, I’m curious why YOU think Hampton is so much better? Plant your flag. Let’s hear your pitch. Then let’s hear what round you took him in. I got Najee for a buck in a $200 auction.
I totally agree with that. Najee is a great value right now. Was really excited about my dynasty copies when he first signed. Not so much after they drafted Hampton.I got him for $1 as well last night even after the news broke that he may play.Should he though? Tell me about Saquon’s years of toil with the Giants?But, but, but Najee is TWICE as good so he should flourish behind even a mid level OL.Tell me why?This makes zero sensePhilosophy to a degree, personnel is also a factor, and maybe just as important or more important, who are you playing? Allgeier had a nice rookie year with Mariota in a run first offense. So did Cordarelle Patterson FWIW. Allgeier went over 100 twice. Cordarelle did the same. He's a WR. To me, most telling of all regarding Allgeier, Atlanta was willing to use a top 10 pick on a RB at a time when the position was greatly devalued, a year after Allgeier rushed for 1,000, another year removed from spending a top 10 on a WR and yet another from spending one on a TE. Allgeier ain't on Najee's level. Sorry bud.Oh, so it was the Steelers system that held Najee back? GotchaSo YPC is the metric we should use across the board in evaluating talent? Somebody should tell Saquon systems and personnel don’t matter.Allgeier YPC is 4.4 over his career compared to 3.9 for Najee. Pretty foolish to say Najee is twice as good because he had 1st round draft capital. Just a false statementBijan had 214 carries to Tyler Allgeier's 186. Close to a 50/50 carry split and Allgeier isn't half the RB Najee is, and Hampton isn't half the RB Bijan is.Bijan had 272. They happen to be the most recent first round RBs drafted. Along with Gibbs, who had 234 but missed two games.Is the last rookie to receive 270+ touches not Najee Harris? I think it might be.
Point is, you can pretty much count on Hampton also hitting that number, like any first round RB.
Also, just because the Falcons were foolish to split carries doesn't mean the Chargers are going to be
While your at it, please tell me the run blocking grades for each team in 2022. Never mind, I'll save you the time. Atlanta offensive line ranked 5th in the league with one of the best run blocking right guards and right tackles in the game. Pittsburgh ranked 16th in run blocking. You think this doesn't matter?
On a side note, I’m curious why YOU think Hampton is so much better? Plant your flag. Let’s hear your pitch. Then let’s hear what round you took him in. I got Najee for a buck in a $200 auction.
He’s had a good career. Hasn’t lived up to the hype, but has had a good career so far.
You could do a lot worse for late round flyers and cheap auction RBs.
“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
I read on another Chargers site that on Rich Eisen's show, Rich said that Harbaugh said Hampton would start.
Link?
This feels like an AI chat bot wrote this article.“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
I read on another Chargers site that on Rich Eisen's show, Rich said that Harbaugh said Hampton would start.
Link?
Jim Harbaugh Gives Up on Najee Harris After Chargers Expected Justin Herbert’s RB to Start vs Chiefs
Jim Harbaugh names another RB as Chargers’ starter over Najee Harris, raising questions about Harris’ health, workload, and future role.www.essentiallysports.com
This feels like an AI chat bot wrote this article.“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
I read on another Chargers site that on Rich Eisen's show, Rich said that Harbaugh said Hampton would start.
Link?
Jim Harbaugh Gives Up on Najee Harris After Chargers Expected Justin Herbert’s RB to Start vs Chiefs
Jim Harbaugh names another RB as Chargers’ starter over Najee Harris, raising questions about Harris’ health, workload, and future role.www.essentiallysports.com
Here ya go“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
I read on another Chargers site that on Rich Eisen's show, Rich said that Harbaugh said Hampton would start.
Link?
You think if his coach thought he was cooked, he’d tell you?
Hmm I thought players who are injured go on IR. I didn’t think it was also reserved for players who coaches think are washed. I’m excited to see his usage during the game to form an opinion on how he plays.
lol followed immediately by Harbaugh saying “Really hard to predict play counts. He's going to play football and have at it. That's the mindset."Wow, what a backfire on all the resident jokesters.“Chargers expect RB Najae Harris to start”
Chargers expecting RB Harris to start vs. Chiefs
Chargers RB Najee Harris, who missed all of training camp due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap, is expected to start in Friday's opener vs. the Chiefs,
Anybody know who Nate Harris is at ESPN?
Week 1 I would go Hampton and it’s not close. I just don’t see how any player can miss all of camp in a new offense, with zero exercise, practice for 5 days and go take a sizable share of the workload. That defies logic.
Flex? Hampton should be in every starting lineup. Najee should be in none,
If Hampton comes out and looks like the real deal, Najee may struggle to get 50%.
He signed him to a one year deal and drafted an rb in the first
My my my, how the worm turns.
So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...drop
But, you don’t think he himself is an upside backup? If he owned the whole pie?
So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
So you don’t think Harris would benefit playing in a real offense with a real QB? I mean, it’s no secret the Steelers passing game and play-calling have been an absolute joke for a while now. No threat to pass, poor O-line, run run incomplete punt. Rinse and repeat and rely on D. Harris is way better football player than people think based on stat sheets alone.So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
Harris was #26 on the season last year, but only #29 in ppg at 11.8 ppg, he was even worse in 2023 ranked #34 at 10.7 ppg per game. If I watch the waiver wire I think I can find a flex that produces 11 ppg off the waiver wire. I could potentially even match that production by just streaming WR's in shallower leagues, ie12 team with less than 16 total roster spots.
Where as someone like Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Braelon Allen, all have contingency upside, either through trade or injury to the people in front of them. The benefit also with drafting someone like Tuten is that if it is clear that he is the #3 RB on his own team after week 1 then i could cut him and use that roster spot on a different player.
Where as if Harris is producing 11 ppg, then he will clog my roster all season.
So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
Harris was #26 on the season last year, but only #29 in ppg at 11.8 ppg, he was even worse in 2023 ranked #34 at 10.7 ppg per game. If I watch the waiver wire I think I can find a flex that produces 11 ppg off the waiver wire. I could potentially even match that production by just streaming WR's in shallower leagues, ie12 team with less than 16 total roster spots.
Where as someone like Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Braelon Allen, all have contingency upside, either through trade or injury to the people in front of them. The benefit also with drafting someone like Tuten is that if it is clear that he is the #3 RB on his own team after week 1 then i could cut him and use that roster spot on a different player.
Where as if Harris is producing 11 ppg, then he will clog my roster all season.
So you don’t think Harris would benefit playing in a real offense with a real QB? I mean, it’s no secret the Steelers passing game and play-calling have been an absolute joke for a while now. No threat to pass, poor O-line, run run incomplete punt. Rinse and repeat and rely on D. Harris is way better football player than people think based on stat sheets alone.So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
Harris was #26 on the season last year, but only #29 in ppg at 11.8 ppg, he was even worse in 2023 ranked #34 at 10.7 ppg per game. If I watch the waiver wire I think I can find a flex that produces 11 ppg off the waiver wire. I could potentially even match that production by just streaming WR's in shallower leagues, ie12 team with less than 16 total roster spots.
Where as someone like Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Braelon Allen, all have contingency upside, either through trade or injury to the people in front of them. The benefit also with drafting someone like Tuten is that if it is clear that he is the #3 RB on his own team after week 1 then i could cut him and use that roster spot on a different player.
Where as if Harris is producing 11 ppg, then he will clog my roster all season.
Tuten, Gordon, Allen and many below that level are rostered in every league I play in
Perfectly said
So you don’t think Harris would benefit playing in a real offense with a real QB? I mean, it’s no secret the Steelers passing game and play-calling have been an absolute joke for a while now. No threat to pass, poor O-line, run run incomplete punt. Rinse and repeat and rely on D. Harris is way better football player than people think based on stat sheets alone.So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
Harris was #26 on the season last year, but only #29 in ppg at 11.8 ppg, he was even worse in 2023 ranked #34 at 10.7 ppg per game. If I watch the waiver wire I think I can find a flex that produces 11 ppg off the waiver wire. I could potentially even match that production by just streaming WR's in shallower leagues, ie12 team with less than 16 total roster spots.
Where as someone like Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Braelon Allen, all have contingency upside, either through trade or injury to the people in front of them. The benefit also with drafting someone like Tuten is that if it is clear that he is the #3 RB on his own team after week 1 then i could cut him and use that roster spot on a different player.
Where as if Harris is producing 11 ppg, then he will clog my roster all season.
Tuten, Gordon, Allen and many below that level are rostered in every league I play in
We will find out, maybe you are correct, maybe I am correct. We will need to agree to disagree and wait to see how this season plays out.
Either way I went with Hampton in the 4th and was not considering Harris in the 14th round where he went. I chose Dylan Sampson and Bryce Young over Harris for my 13/14 round picks. It is a superflex and I waited on backup QBs, so i wanted an extra backup. I have JJ mcararthy/Young as my QB 3/4.
Agreed. Value above replacement running backs, like Najee, do have value, and will pop every now and then, but their average PPG is nothing to be happy about on this weekly game. I think players like him should belong on waivers and be used for bye weeks only or they are players that should be traded to RB needy teams who need a spot starter. I don't see Najee being a 14-16 PPG player any time soon.So you don’t think Harris would benefit playing in a real offense with a real QB? I mean, it’s no secret the Steelers passing game and play-calling have been an absolute joke for a while now. No threat to pass, poor O-line, run run incomplete punt. Rinse and repeat and rely on D. Harris is way better football player than people think based on stat sheets alone.So just more wish-casting from a Hampton owner? Noted.
What I don't understand is why Hampton owners weren't just grabbing Najee as a handcuff, then we wouldn't have all this angst. He was pretty much free.
Najee was simultaneously the cheapest and potentially most valuable stand alone asset as a handcuff in the entire league. Heck, he might not even be the handcuff on the team. He is listed as the #1 on the depth chart, so, hmmmmm...
I drafted Hampton and did not draft Najee Harris. I watch most Steelers games since I grew up a Steelers fan before moving to Houston. To me Harris is a JAG. He does everything the coaches ask of him, but nothing at an exceptional or even above average level. I would rather use my late round picks on guys with more upside.
If Hampton can't beat out Najee for the starting job then the problem is not that Najee is super good, but rather the LA Chargers scouts were wrong about Hampton and that pick is a bust for both them and for me.
Not disagreeing with anything you've said here. But,,,lol
What do we really mean in terms of upside? Harris' ADP on Fantasy Pros is RB 42. Just behind guys like Brian Robinson and Braelon Allen and just ahead of Jaydon Blue and Rachaad White. Others in that range include Bigsby, Chubb, Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Sampson, etc.
What is the best case scenario for any of those guys? Harris finished as RB 26 last year while splitting carries in a poor to mediocre offense. So he had some value as a flex/bench play. Other than maybe Braelon with an injury or trade of Breece, I don't see that much upside in terms of FF production.
Anything can happen but I just think the FF community falls a little too much in love with the potential upside of players we haven't seen yet vs consistent production of replacement level vets. I get it. I do it too. But sometimes I think we overvalue potential that may or may not really be there at the expense of guys who have proven they can be solid just not spectacular.
Harris was #26 on the season last year, but only #29 in ppg at 11.8 ppg, he was even worse in 2023 ranked #34 at 10.7 ppg per game. If I watch the waiver wire I think I can find a flex that produces 11 ppg off the waiver wire. I could potentially even match that production by just streaming WR's in shallower leagues, ie12 team with less than 16 total roster spots.
Where as someone like Tuten, Ollie Gordon, Braelon Allen, all have contingency upside, either through trade or injury to the people in front of them. The benefit also with drafting someone like Tuten is that if it is clear that he is the #3 RB on his own team after week 1 then i could cut him and use that roster spot on a different player.
Where as if Harris is producing 11 ppg, then he will clog my roster all season.
Tuten, Gordon, Allen and many below that level are rostered in every league I play in
We will find out, maybe you are correct, maybe I am correct. We will need to agree to disagree and wait to see how this season plays out.
Either way I went with Hampton in the 4th and was not considering Harris in the 14th round where he went. I chose Dylan Sampson and Bryce Young over Harris for my 13/14 round picks. It is a superflex and I waited on backup QBs, so i wanted an extra backup. I have JJ mcararthy/Young as my QB 3/4.
Again, I don't think we even necessarily disagree. I've been playing this game a LONG time and have often favored upside at the end of the roster over guys like Najee.
But I also know that when bye weeks, injuries, fluke stuff happens then its sometimes valuable to have a guy at the end of your bench that can get you 10-13 pts in a given week.
He's not a "league winner" but I think that phrase is overused anyway. Lotto tickets are fun. But sometimes its just as/more useful to cash out the change you have sitting in your jar.
