RB Najee Harris, LAC (1 Viewer)

[menobrown]

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What I would ask anyone who does not like the landing spot for Najee to please list the other places you'd have preferred to see him go.

I got one and I never thought it possible as I don't think they are in the market to pay a veteran RB.

Chargers would have been my second best option if I could have picked any team for him to land. ETA-and it's a superclose second.

Whatever happens after this with Chargers or any other team with RB additions we don't know. Just saying based on what we know right now I'd be curious exactly where other people would have preferred.

Totally depends on what else they do between now and the end of April.

All RB's are volume plays, but even moreso for him since he's incapable of creating explosive plays. He was a good player in our game when he net ~22 touches per game and 94 targets as a rook. Thereafter when he tailed to ~17 per and 40some targets give or take, not so much. Regardless, an additional variable needing considered are those targets - are the Bolts are going to use him more in the passing game than JK's 38 targets?

So, what alternative destinations would've been better? We'll see what else the team does at the position. If it's him / Vidal / Haskins / day 3 rook, probably none - that tells me they see him like they saw Frank Gore when they were in SF. But if they commit meaningful capital to anyone else he quickly becomes an undesirable starter / worthwhile depth.

Similar to March, don't over-react to last night. He's an undesirable starter, but he is worthwhile depth. Harbaugh / Roman want to throw to get ahead but then they want to run, run, and run some more. Expect Najee to lead in touches early in the season with opportunities for Hampton to earn more late in the season.

I think that's the size of it. In redraft leagues, Hampton is a great depth piece that you probably don't want to rely upon too early but can be big down the stretch. In keeper/dynasty, it's pretty much wheels up from the get-go, with only Jeanty ahead of him.

I think that might change tonight, feel it's more likely to then not.

 

[zamboni]

**scrolls up**

What I would ask anyone who does not like the landing spot for Najee to please list the other places you'd have preferred to see him go.

I got one and I never thought it possible as I don't think they are in the market to pay a veteran RB.

Chargers would have been my second best option if I could have picked any team for him to land. ETA-and it's a superclose second.

Whatever happens after this with Chargers or any other team with RB additions we don't know. Just saying based on what we know right now I'd be curious exactly where other people would have preferred.

Totally depends on what else they do between now and the end of April.

All RB's are volume plays, but even moreso for him since he's incapable of creating explosive plays. He was a good player in our game when he net ~22 touches per game and 94 targets as a rook. Thereafter when he tailed to ~17 per and 40some targets give or take, not so much. Regardless, an additional variable needing considered are those targets - are the Bolts are going to use him more in the passing game than JK's 38 targets?

So, what alternative destinations would've been better? We'll see what else the team does at the position. If it's him / Vidal / Haskins / day 3 rook, probably none - that tells me they see him like they saw Frank Gore when they were in SF. But if they commit meaningful capital to anyone else he quickly becomes an undesirable starter / worthwhile depth.

Similar to March, don't over-react to last night. He's an undesirable starter, but he is worthwhile depth. Harbaugh / Roman want to throw to get ahead but then they want to run, run, and run some more. Expect Najee to lead in touches early in the season with opportunities for Hampton to earn more late in the season.

I think that's the size of it. In redraft leagues, Hampton is a great depth piece that you probably don't want to rely upon too early but can be big down the stretch. In keeper/dynasty, it's pretty much wheels up from the get-go, with only Jeanty ahead of him.

I think that might change tonight, feel it's more likely to then not.

Could be, but the Chargers are right there among the top of the list for RB fantasy landing spots.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Two recent similar situations come to mind.

Detroit with Montgomery and Gibbs. This isn't a great comparison because these to back offer different styles.

• Montgomery - 14 Games, 219 Carries, 1015 Yards, 13 TD, 16 Recs, 117 Yards, 0 TD
• Gibbs - 15 Games, 182 Carries, 945 Yards, 10 TDs, 52 Rec, 316 Yards, 1 TD

A better comparison is Javonte and Gordon as they both had similar skillset.

• Javonte - 17 Games, 203 Carres, 903 Yards, 4 TD, 43 Rec., 316 Yards, 3 TD
• Gordon - 16 Games, 203 Carries, 918 Yards, 8 TD, 28 Rec., 213 Yards, 2 TD

Without injury to one of them or ridiculous volume (unlikely with a competent passing game) I think they both end up low end RB2 or high end RB3s. Who knows what happens in 2026.

Is that your projection for 2025 for Hampton, the Denver situation? That's what came to mind for you?
You see Hampton getting about 200 carries over 17 games? Maybe 10-12-14 carries a week sprinkled into the offense?

In a league where they pride themselves on not paying RBs or investing a lot into the position, the Bolts spent a 1st round pick!
This is a deep class and I kind of shame the Bolts, they could have found a quality RB to take half the load from Harris in the 3rd or 4th round so maybe they should get a big fat "F"
But the fact is they spent the No 22 pick on him, I think folks are being very short sighted in the approach here

It also confirms my opinion that Harbaugh wants Herbert throwing the ball no more than 6 times a game
Trying to keep it light but folks are way over selling Harris and his abilities, the Hampton selection confirms it
Harbaugh went Tackle at no 5 or 6 last year, the guy is measured in his process, Hampton is not going to be a part time player, he will see a lot more than 200 carries

I'm not trying to convince everyone, there's no need. If the public thinks Harris poses a major threat and Hampton slides down a round in redrafts, all the better.
I just think people like to gripe and complain and when RBs first arrive, all of them tend to start at the bottom of the depth chart thru camp and coaches use it as motivation

 

[ghostguy123]

Seems like he's the clear #2 pick in single QB league right?

 

[Chaka]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

 

[menobrown]

**scrolls up**

What I would ask anyone who does not like the landing spot for Najee to please list the other places you'd have preferred to see him go.

I got one and I never thought it possible as I don't think they are in the market to pay a veteran RB.

Chargers would have been my second best option if I could have picked any team for him to land. ETA-and it's a superclose second.

Whatever happens after this with Chargers or any other team with RB additions we don't know. Just saying based on what we know right now I'd be curious exactly where other people would have preferred.

Totally depends on what else they do between now and the end of April.

All RB's are volume plays, but even moreso for him since he's incapable of creating explosive plays. He was a good player in our game when he net ~22 touches per game and 94 targets as a rook. Thereafter when he tailed to ~17 per and 40some targets give or take, not so much. Regardless, an additional variable needing considered are those targets - are the Bolts are going to use him more in the passing game than JK's 38 targets?

So, what alternative destinations would've been better? We'll see what else the team does at the position. If it's him / Vidal / Haskins / day 3 rook, probably none - that tells me they see him like they saw Frank Gore when they were in SF. But if they commit meaningful capital to anyone else he quickly becomes an undesirable starter / worthwhile depth.

Similar to March, don't over-react to last night. He's an undesirable starter, but he is worthwhile depth. Harbaugh / Roman want to throw to get ahead but then they want to run, run, and run some more. Expect Najee to lead in touches early in the season with opportunities for Hampton to earn more late in the season.

I think that's the size of it. In redraft leagues, Hampton is a great depth piece that you probably don't want to rely upon too early but can be big down the stretch. In keeper/dynasty, it's pretty much wheels up from the get-go, with only Jeanty ahead of him.

OI think that might change tonight, feel it's more likely to then not.

Could be, but the Chargers are right there among the top of the list for RB fantasy landing spots.

It’s ok to me but for instance if Bears were to draft Henderson or Kaleb with one of their upcoming seconds I might prefer them

 

[Chemical X]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

maybe he pulls a chubba wubba?

 

[Mister CIA]

Super Elite Tier roster clogger.

 

[The Future Champs]

Super Elite Tier roster clogger.

Yup. Low ceiling, low floor.

 

[JohnnyU]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

If Harris owners were irritated by the presence of Jaylen Warren, it just got worse.

 

[Chaka]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

maybe he pulls a chubba wubba?

If he's buying I'll go tubthumping with him.

 

[Blick]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

If Harris owners were irritated by the presence of Jaylen Warren, it just got worse.

Except its a MUCH better situation.

 

[Chaka]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

If Harris owners were irritated by the presence of Jaylen Warren, it just got worse.

Except its a MUCH better situation.

Better offensive line for sure. Also, far superior competition for sure.

 

[IHEARTFF]

this is such an NFL team does what's best for them and ignores FF extreme move

 

[JohnnyU]

No matter your opinion on usage I don't see how you can start him in most leagues, injuries aside.

 

[Tau837]

So kind of taking in both sides of the argument here on Najee it feels like a great target in redraft, a win now guy for playoff bound rosters in dynasty, and a screaming sell for everyone else in dynasty. He's already jumped from RB36 to RB30 since the trade. I think this could go up to a consensus ranking as a mid RB2 pretty easily in the next month. This would mark his highest value since pre-2023 season and probably a great time to shove him off to a RB needy team. You could roll the dice and hope for some bad rookie landing spots in the draft and that Chargers don't invest in one in the first 3 rounds and probably squeeze some more juice out of him in the market; but I think if you're not set up for a deep playoff run in your leagues this is a prime opportunity to sell at a high. If he does just plod his way to another low end RB2 season in a much better situation in LA I think you see his trade value cut in half. Especially considering at that point he'll be a FA again and 28 years old.

I think the Chargers are extremely likely to take a RB by round 4. A speedy compliment would make sense.

Isn’t Vidal already that guy?

Vidal isn't a lock to make the team. I think they'll want someone much more talented than Vidal.

I don't think he will make the final 53 man roster. I can't see him getting offensive snaps if Harris and Hampton are healthy, especially since his pass blocking is terrible. And Vidal played just 6 snaps on special teams last year. The other depth RB is Haskins, who is a better pass blocker and was 4th on the Chargers in special teams snaps. So Vidal is 4th on that depth chart at best.

 

[Zow]

Dude got Wally Pipped before even taking a snap with the Chargers.

maybe he pulls a chubba wubba?

If he's buying I'll go tubthumping with him.

Sounds like you'd be pissing the night away if you did that.