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Without delving into the philosophical question of when and why to give up on a player, his current value results from college hype rather than actual NFL performance. A 3rd round rookie who paled in comparison to an UDFA teammate, also a rookie, should not have the expectations of those placed on Freeman. Dare I suggest an emotional investment?
I'm not saying that you're mistaken, but why do you feel that way?
It’s a very fair point. One to be compared to TIL a local kid who played hometown ball and got TD30’s respect to wear his number became a pro bowler as an UDFA. Every bit you believe Royce can improve if you are being fair Lindsay can improve. I think the key will be Lindsay’s expanded use in the pass game. That will be the difference between disappointment, content ness, or joy. If Lindsay stays as one dimensional running as he did last year I think there could be regressionFF Ninja said:
I was defending Lindsey just because I think he’s the better back but I agree with this. I don’t own either in dynasty and would likely take Freeman in redraft if it’s late enough - but I think both go before I’d take them.dipandglide said:
You specifically said that Lindsay was a superior talent to Freeman, so you clearly made a conclusive talent evaluation based on a partial season where a high ankle sprain was involved. And no, Freeman didn't look slow before the injury. That's revisionist history. He made several plays in preseason that added to his hype. Although I wouldn't say anyone was expecting him to be a burner at 230 lbs with a 4.54 40.
Keep in mind Lindsay was a 24 year old rookie. He's three years older than Ronald Jones and a lot of people are shoveling dirt on Jones. Jones will be on his second contract when he's going from 24 to 25. I'm not expecting much improvement from age 24 to 25.
One year is enough to form an opinion if which RB showed better....and that was Lindsay by a long shot. That is not to say that Freeman won't make it or won't be effective. My statement was that Lindsay is the better player and I stand by that.
Yeah looks you were right. I don't know that Freeman is doing better just based on ypc, I seen Lindsay have a few big runs brought back. He's at least as effective though and part of the offense; biggest surprise for me is the big fella's role in the passing game. Disappointing for those of us hoping Lindsay would runaway with it, and get most of the receptions.FF Ninja said:
I was following this closely as a Lindsay owner, and Lindsay (in my eye) was really a better back than Freeman or Booker for that matter.
His court date isn't for another month, so whatever suspension he gets won't happen until after.
True, but we may get a preview if they play this weekend. The NFL changed protocol on sick players even if they test negative for COVID-19 as Gordon has done. They had to send him home from the facility. Idk how that impacts his status for Sunday.
No question. I’d even take out the “could”. it absolutely hurts Chubba’s value.
I'm going to disagree with Hubbard's value in redraft. With CMC's injury plagued 2020 and what Mike Davis did in his replacement, Hubbard definitely has value in redraft.
Royce is different than CMC and Chuba. Royce is more of a power back. The Panthers waived Bonnafon off of IR, and they released Trenton Cannon. They needed another RB, and it is good to have one different than CMC and Chuba. I don't know how they plan on using Royce, but my guess is he will be like the former Panther Mike Tolbert, who would bulldoze for those short yards. Giovanni Ricci (who is on the depth chart under RB) was moved from TE to FB, and he plays on special teams.
Well that’s what I said - he has handcuff and injury value. If you draft him and don’t have CMC you’re “hoping” for an injury.
I have Najee and Javonte but need a Flex
