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Honestly, no. I don’t think there’s anything he could say goal-wise that would change my perception of him fantasy-wise. He could say “I aim to lead the league in rushing” and I’d think, okay, that should be every RBs goal. Stating so doesn’t make it any more likely to happen.
You know, I’m somewhat dumbfounded by these realities. It’s true, 1050 rush yards would’ve been 5th best in 2023, just above DeAndre Swift, James Conner, and Najee Harris, who were somehow the NFL’s 5th, 6th, and 7th leading rushers. Yet nobody wants any of them in 2024.
I'm not sure what you are looking for here exactly, but ok, I'll bite.
I’m not looking for anything, I was actually just expressing my surprise that Swift, Conner, and Harris were the 5-7 NFL rushing leaders. I didn’t realize that and find it interesting that the 3 of the top 7 2023 NFL rushing leaders draw very little interest fantasy-wise in 2024. I mean, they’ll all get drafted but not excitedly.
They also just drafted an offensive lineman in the first round to help shore up that unit.
As a Bucs’ fan I’m also interested to see how Sean Tucker comes into camp. I still think he could be a factor.
Off talent I'd argue he's not a top-25 NFL RB. His fantasy value is almost 100% workload based. In an ideal world, he'd be just a 3rd down RB. Luckly for him, unless Irving hits the ground running, White should have a top-10 (maybe even top-5) workload.
He’s a great receiver. And not just “for a RB.” He was McCaffrey level as a receiver last year. You’re selling him short in that regard.
I think saying White was CMC level as a receiver is selling someone short, and it ain't White.
You inspired me to search some stats. Found this statmuse link that reminded me of some great RB receivers like Keith Byers.
My favorite pass catching fullback is on there, the one and only Larry Centers.
White averaged 8.6 yards per catch last year. McCaffrey’s career average is 8.5.
A rb catching 64 of 70 balls is wild.
Yards per reception is a relatively meaningless stat. I mean Samaje Perine was ahead of both of them (9.1) and might not even make the Broncos.
I kind of expected Perine's name to enter the conversation quickly, after I saw the YPC stat pop up in here. Let me just ask you this - where do you think Rachaad falls in terms of receiving backs? I'm not talking about guys like Nyheim Hines, who have no shot at fantasy relevance. For this discussion, let's say the current top 20 ADP-wise. As a backer of Rachaad. I would say he's near the bottom of the top 20 as a runner, but as a receiver, he's near the top.
Of top-20 ADP guys? I'd have CMC, Hall, and Kamara, are well ahead of him.
Thank you. I really do like your list, and am happy you at least put Rachaad in the top half of the top 20. As for fantasy, if you asked me to name 5 RB's who would top 300 touches in 2024, Rachaad would be one of them, and it's for that reason I value him higher than most.
Fair enough. We don’t need to argue it. But, all of White’s receiving statistics from 2023 are pretty much on par with CM’s.
I had mentioned it somewhere else. Maybe here or in Bucky Irving’s thread?
You have poor rushing numbers and then you have 25 carries for 49 yards numbers. So bad. I wouldn't be surprised if we are already at a near 50/50 split with Bucky for carries.
After 2 games, he and Bucky are at a 64/36 touch split. If not for Rachaad's receiving, this may already start swinging Bucky's way.
I agree. No reason to sit back and tolerate that low production when you have a potential playoff team.
He was banged up a little and listed as Q currently.
Both?
Maybe. No sense holding all 3?? I rather see Tucker go to the Cowboys. More their style.
