massraider
Footballguy
You can choose any team Twitter, and you'll read fans talking about the RB they have to keep, because someone will definitely pick him up. 
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RB Ronald Jones, Cowboys (1 Viewer)
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah, seriously. Almost all of the RBs the Lions have on their roster suffered some sort of injuries last year. I don't know how the RBs of the olden days held up to 350 carries year after year.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That's super bold.
Many, many, many Pacheco owners who drafted him in the 7th-8th in high stakes leagues would be jumping out of windows.
rockaction
Footballguy
To be very clear, I'm not saying the older guys were tougher. I think the opposite. The speed and force of the hits these days make it like not just a car wreck with every hit, but a serious car wreck with every hit. There's no way for the body to withstand the punishment.
rockaction
Footballguy
Tasty bold.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
The only reason I haven't dropped Gaskin yet - he could get picked up by a needy team, and I was able to get under my roster limit without dropping him.
That said, is Gaskin better than RoJo or Pacheco?
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Imma call you Dark Roast from now on. You should change your handle to that.
Because bold.
rockaction
Footballguy
That said, is Gaskin better than RoJo or Pacheco?
I don't know either. Gaskin is functional, but that's all RoJo and Pacheco are. I personally think RoJo is the best back of any of them, and that's really saying something considering I was the first in this thread to believe that RoJo would get cut.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Netflix Reynolds was 4th string most of the year and had the top PFF grade for RBs [back to back weeks] late in the year when both Swift & Williams were out. In their last preseason game the OL snaps were almost all taken by 6 reserves - absolutely dominated. Detroit has serious talent + depth up front.
That and scheme, they’ve almost become like the 49ers. We expect Swift to be close to be Pro Bowl level but regardless of health they are going to have an effective running game.
Wasn’t more than 6-8 years there were bell cows everywhere. Go back a few more years and 350-400+ touches were the norm. These days any game with 20+ touches induces backflips.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Ever look back at starting pitching & pitch counts in baseball?
Guys throwing both games of a double-header. 200+ pitches. Mind boggling stuff.
Neil Beaufort Zod
Footballguy
I really thought KC was the perfect place for Jones, and he had a shot at the starting gig. Looks very wrong now. If he can't land a spot there, where can he?
I think he'll end up on a practice squad, and bounce around when there are injuries.
I think he'll end up on a practice squad, and bounce around when there are injuries.
rockaction
Footballguy
Honestly think you're right. If he can't start for KC, then who?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The backfield is looking like one of the weakest. I said earlier where could he really go to compete for carries if he can’t in KC.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
YPC, he performed better than Pacheco.
But RoJo no Pass Pro, and RoJo is no Special Teams pro.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Wayne Gallman is sitting on his couch right now. If I’m Reid I’m making a phone call. Stat.
rockaction
Footballguy
Or wait until the Bills cut Duke Johnson, who proved last year he could still play. Seriously though, every time I see "Gallman, FA" on MFL I sort of wonder why.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Every time he’s had an opportunity, he’s done well. He protects the QB, runs hard, moves the pile - he must be a total jerk or something because I cant understand why he’s unemployed.
BoltBacker
Footballguy
It's a 40 page thread but I think this just about sums it up.
BoltBacker
Footballguy
I think there are a lot of guys like that, not just RB.
When the union negotiated the vet minimum I think they were trying to screw the undrafted rookies that didn't get to vote on the CBA. Unintended consequences imo. Might sound crazy that a team worth $5Billion is worried about saving a million here and there but not only are you saving $ on your RB#4 but you are also signing a younger player that could develop. We know these coaches/GMs have quite an ego and finding/developing your very own James Robinson feeds into that ego.
If I needed a RB to start for me due to injuries I'd much rather have Duke Johnson. If I need a #4 RB who is nothing more than in insurance policy Snoop Conner starts looking pretty good.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
If you ever start thinking Snoop Conner is the answer, I hope there are people in your life who will organize an intervention and get you the help you need.
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
He must be a bad locker room guy, he flashes greatness but doesn't seem like anybody wants him to be their guy. Mewelde Moore 2.0
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
potential inactive each week, since the Chiefs roster a FB?
TripItUp
Footballguy
I think it's more about not trusting the depth. McKinnon has never rushed for 600 yards and Pacheco is a 7th round rookie, neither screams trustworthy IMHO.
rockaction
Footballguy
Ronald Jones is the back to own in KC unless they trade for somebody. I think CEH is so bad that RoJo's talent wins out in the end somehow.
joey
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
this thread has come full circle
LOL. I was the one actually disagreeing with Hot Sauce Guy, who said Ronald Jones would be the starter. And, whaddya know? We're in agreement now!
rockaction
Footballguy
And perhaps just a little 
That was meant to be "stirring the pot," but I can't find that emoji.
That was meant to be "stirring the pot," but I can't find that emoji.
candian fantasy guy
Footballguy
Looks to me like CEH won the job. Sure the competition wasn’t great, but how could that be on him?! He is not one of my favourite picks, but he’s become a pretty decent value on a ++offensive team. Im wondering if I’ve missed out on drafting him, time will tell.
rockaction
Footballguy
I was wishcasting and being tongue-in-cheek. The job is CEH's until he loses it to one of these guys who have obvious flaws in their game.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I’ll laugh if RoJo becomes the RB1
And worth noting, I'd come all the way off of Jones lately. The writing wasn't on the wall, they took out biplanes to write that ish in the sky!this thread has come full circle
LOL. I was the one actually disagreeing with Hot Sauce Guy, who said Ronald Jones would be the starter. And, whaddya know? We're in agreement now!
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I did not miss him. I deliberately avoided him then drafted AJ Dillon a round later. Hopefully this isn't one of those moments where someone bookmarks this to show me later when everything's gone opposite day on me.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Now that they scared him he’ll finally start playing for real.
rockaction
Footballguy
I'm going to bump my joke because that's exactly what they did. It was a joke, but I got that feeling somehow they'd keep him. He lives to see another day!
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Andy Reid mind games.Now that they scared him he’ll finally start playing for real.
finfansteve
Footballguy
What’s everyone expecting of this guy? Any positive news on him from any KC homers? Grabbed him in the last round and if he’s gonna not be helpful there are other players on the wire I’m sure we all could pick up in his place
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Not much
>>Deep backfield
The Chiefs enter the season with five running backs on the active roster, which includes fullback Mike Burton. While Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the clear starter and rookie Isiah Pacheco is the expected starter at kick returner, it’s unclear if the Chiefs will keep Jerick McKinnon, Ronald Jones or even both active next Sunday at Arizona.Reid didn’t clarify matters on Monday, either.
“We’ll just see how it goes with who’s up and who’s down,” Reid said. “If they’re all up, they’ll have an opportunity to touch the football. If they’re not, then whoever is up – there will definitely be three of them up – and they’ll touch the football.”<<
Healthy Chiefs Start Grind Preparing for Arizona in Week 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid put the Chiefs’ players back on the practice field Monday morning after a three-day break, and it’s a squad that appears rested and ready for the grin…
chiefsdigest.com
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
That doesn’t sound like a recipe for fantasy success.>>Deep backfield
The Chiefs enter the season with five running backs on the active roster, which includes fullback Mike Burton. While Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the clear starter and rookie Isiah Pacheco is the expected starter at kick returner, it’s unclear if the Chiefs will keep Jerick McKinnon, Ronald Jones or even both active next Sunday at Arizona.
Reid didn’t clarify matters on Monday, either.
“We’ll just see how it goes with who’s up and who’s down,” Reid said. “If they’re all up, they’ll have an opportunity to touch the football. If they’re not, then whoever is up – there will definitely be three of them up – and they’ll touch the football.”<<
Healthy Chiefs Start Grind Preparing for Arizona in Week 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid put the Chiefs’ players back on the practice field Monday morning after a three-day break, and it’s a squad that appears rested and ready for the grin…
ETA: just to clarify since this is a Jones thread, I meant for all 4 backs. Could be RBBC from hell.
Before he got injured CEH had 2 100 yards games with 5.9 and 7.3 ypc. Are we selling CEH a little short (in the Jones thread).That doesn’t sound like a recipe for fantasy success.>>Deep backfield
The Chiefs enter the season with five running backs on the active roster, which includes fullback Mike Burton. While Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the clear starter and rookie Isiah Pacheco is the expected starter at kick returner, it’s unclear if the Chiefs will keep Jerick McKinnon, Ronald Jones or even both active next Sunday at Arizona.
Reid didn’t clarify matters on Monday, either.
“We’ll just see how it goes with who’s up and who’s down,” Reid said. “If they’re all up, they’ll have an opportunity to touch the football. If they’re not, then whoever is up – there will definitely be three of them up – and they’ll touch the football.”<<
Healthy Chiefs Start Grind Preparing for Arizona in Week 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid put the Chiefs’ players back on the practice field Monday morning after a three-day break, and it’s a squad that appears rested and ready for the grin…
ETA: just to clarify since this is a Jones thread, I meant for all 4 backs. Could be RBBC from hell.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I was commenting on Reid’s comments.Before he got injured CEH had 2 100 yards games with 5.9 and 7.3 ypc. Are we selling CEH a little short (in the Jones thread).That doesn’t sound like a recipe for fantasy success.>>Deep backfield
The Chiefs enter the season with five running backs on the active roster, which includes fullback Mike Burton. While Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the clear starter and rookie Isiah Pacheco is the expected starter at kick returner, it’s unclear if the Chiefs will keep Jerick McKinnon, Ronald Jones or even both active next Sunday at Arizona.
Reid didn’t clarify matters on Monday, either.
“We’ll just see how it goes with who’s up and who’s down,” Reid said. “If they’re all up, they’ll have an opportunity to touch the football. If they’re not, then whoever is up – there will definitely be three of them up – and they’ll touch the football.”<<
Healthy Chiefs Start Grind Preparing for Arizona in Week 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid put the Chiefs’ players back on the practice field Monday morning after a three-day break, and it’s a squad that appears rested and ready for the grin…
ETA: just to clarify since this is a Jones thread, I meant for all 4 backs. Could be RBBC from hell.
dipandglide
Footballguy
Rojo was the man, great value, sure to usurp CEH. The media shifts the narrative, and Rojo gets smashed. The fanboys leave. Rojo makes the team. The fanboys are back, but with tempered expectations. A complete fantasy cycle in 4-6 weeks. You love to see it!
HSG, you were singing Rojo's tune only weeks ago. Your conviction evaporated this quickly? Sheesh
CEH isn't a world-beater. But he's the RB1 in a good offense and was a clear value in PPR. It's on him to perform now or be tossed aside for good.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
The question was what do I expect. My answer is my answer.
And I wasn’t singing his tune - I was evaluating the situation and identifying potential. A month ago. Before most all the reporting went south.
Now Pacheco is getting PT ahead of him and he *barely* made the roster. Things change. Situations evolve.
There’s a path to opportunity here, but other than the 1 dynasty share I can’t get rid of, I have no investment in RoJo. Nor would I pick him up off of waivers.
Check my last couple weeks of commentary on him, what a disappointment he is, and how I drafted Pacheco in that 1 league I have him.
Personally, I believe he’s the best between the tackles and short yardage back on the roster. Clearly he hasn’t played up to that in the eyes of those who make decisions for the chiefs.
joey
Footballguy
I think he was just making conversation and an observation.
I’ve come around on CEH at his 6th round ADP
rockaction
Footballguy
I think people are making too much of a big deal about RBBC. This is Edwards-Helaire's backfield until he likely does what Edwards-Helaire does. Then it's anybody's. Maybe Alexander Mattison or others, even. Nothing to stop KC from releasing Jones or Pacheco. Helaire will stick, but only because of his sunk cost.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I haven’t.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
At the end of the day, this is the tragedy of the KC backfield.
