RB sleepers (1 Viewer)

[Unwrittenlaw]

RB sleepers in Dynasty leagues

I believe in the philosophy in that if you haven't taken the role of full-time starter by your 2nd/3rd year, you'll probably never get a chance to. An exception would be if you're backing up a stud and you have to wait until your rookie contract ends.

With that said, are there any current 2nd/3rd year players that have full-time starter potential?

How about:

Pierre Thomas

Ahmad Bradshaw

Chris Taylor

Brandon Jackson

Fred Jackson

Darius Walker

Andre Hall

Chris Perry (exception because of injuries?)

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I think Pierre Thomas and Brandon Jackson both have some starting potential, but I'm not overly excited about them.

Perry does, but remaining healthy is a major issue. He is a good buy low and pray. He is the best talent on this list to me.

Bradshaw I see as a RBBC RB at best.

Taylor, Fred Jackson, Hall, nothing special.

Walker, worthless.

 

[Tanner9919]

Pierre Thomas has perhaps the best chance to start right away..

Marshawn Lynch was nothing special last season; Fred Jackson looked better at times..

Chris Perry *could* be a steal this season, coaches and staff were raving about his performance(s) during May mini-camp, they were gushing over his ability..if he can finally stay healthy, he should surpass Rudi as the team's starting RB.

the rest are garbage, I mean Bradshaw is good, but he's embroiled in a trifecta of RBs in NY..

 

[doubletrouble]

Pierre Thomas has perhaps the best chance to start right away..



Chris Perry *could* be a steal this season, coaches and staff were raving about his performance(s) during May mini-camp, they were gushing over his ability..if he can finally stay healthy, he should surpass Rudi as the team's starting RB.

Perry will be no more than a roll player now.....

I like Jalen Parmele from the Dolphins b/c of the history w/ Ricky and Ronnie....he is a Parcells running back

 

[Team Legacy]

Okay, I feel like "giving" today...

With his curent ADP, I'd be looking more along the lines of...

9.2 Chris Brown - There's a BIG reason he was brought to town, and that's because you can't trust Ahman Green at this stage in his career. Snag C Brown to run behind an improving offensive line this year and you'll be happy you did.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Okay, I feel like "giving" today...With his curent ADP, I'd be looking more along the lines of...9.2 Chris Brown - There's a BIG reason he was brought to town, and that's because you can't trust Ahman Green at this stage in his career. Snag C Brown to run behind an improving offensive line this year and you'll be happy you did.

The original poster was talking of 2nd and 3rd year players for dynasty (exception for the injury plagued Perry). I do like Brown though.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

Okay, I feel like "giving" today...With his curent ADP, I'd be looking more along the lines of...9.2 Chris Brown - There's a BIG reason he was brought to town, and that's because you can't trust Ahman Green at this stage in his career. Snag C Brown to run behind an improving offensive line this year and you'll be happy you did.

I don't see him being a full-time starter or at least achieving more than 200 carries again in his career.

 

[bcr8f]

Torain

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

Torain

Torain is a rookie. No one has seen what he could do in the NFL yet.

 

[Marc Levin]

Torain

Torain is a rookie. No one has seen what he could do in the NFL yet.

???So what? His rookie status is what makes him a sleeper and Selvin Young likely a bit overvalued. How does him being a rookie affect his sleeper status? Esp. given Denver's penchant for running through RBs, and the fact that there are at least three rookie RBs expected to compete for starting roles on their squads.

 

[Poppa]

Harrison have the skills to shine with more touches...? Too small, perhaps?

Norwood...?

Yeah - both my guys.

 

[Routilla]

Torain

Torain is a rookie. No one has seen what he could do in the NFL yet.

No one has seen what any of the guys being discussed can do as a full time starter either. Anyone can play part time and make a few plays and therefore appear to be a solid potential full time starter. Until any of these guys become "the guy" it is all just speculation and therefore any of them are potential sleepers. IMO of course.

 

[RBM]

Marshawn Lynch was nothing special last season; Fred Jackson looked better at times..

Really?

 

[crnerblitz]

Harrison have the skills to shine with more touches...? Too small, perhaps?Norwood...?Yeah - both my guys.

I think Jerome Harrison just is not an NFL starting back. He has had time and opportunity, something every prospect needs to have gotten before you choose to give up on them. Wright seemed to have done a better job and while he isn't the answer as the Browns starter, he is a solid backup. I think that leaves Harrison as a role player. The only good news for Harrison was that the Browns didn't draft one of the top prospects this year. Jerrius Norwood has had the time and taken advantage of his opportunities such as they have been. Last year in Dynasty he was a 4th to 5th round selection. Hindsight shows that may have been a bit high. This year it looks like he is going 7th to 8th IIRC. That slot is a bit two low, because I don't think last years buyers would trade him for players going in that slotting. Being a year closer to becoming a FA should have helped his stock climb.I also think that Brian Calhoun should be in the discussion here. Anyone care to chime in on him?Edit. Sorry folks I brainfarted and said Harrison when It should have been Norwood I was speaking of in my second paragraph.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I also think that Brian Calhoun should be in the discussion here. Anyone care to chime in on him?

He might be a 3rd down back at best, but he can't run inside and never breaks tackles. I don't see him ever being a fantasy factor.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

Torain

Torain is a rookie. No one has seen what he could do in the NFL yet.

No one has seen what any of the guys being discussed can do as a full time starter either. Anyone can play part time and make a few plays and therefore appear to be a solid potential full time starter. Until any of these guys become "the guy" it is all just speculation and therefore any of them are potential sleepers. IMO of course.

2nd/3rd year RB's are much cheaper compared to rookies even if they have the same potential. Some of the names listed above have more potential IMO. You'll see guys like Rice, Charles, Torain, Hightower, Slaton, Hart, Parmale etc picked much earlier in initial startups.

 

[madd futher]

Mo Mo, maybe even Sam Mo.

You can probably move Sam Mo to "deep sleeper" with the signing of Jordan.

 

[greyone]

Limiting to 2nd and 3rd year players is very specific and i am going an extra year out.

Derrick Ward balled when he started early in the season for NYGiants.

Season Stats  Rushing  Receiving  Fumbles  Week Date Opp Score Att Yds Y/A Lng TD   Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD   Fum FumL    1 Sep 9 @ DAL L 35-45 13 89 6.8 44 0   4 27 6.8 10 1   0 0    2 Sep 16 GNB L 13-35 15 90 6.0 26 0   4 35 8.8 12 0   0 0    3 Sep 23 @ WAS W 24-17 26 94 3.6 10 0   6 26 4.3 10 0   0 0    4 Sep 30 PHI W 16-3 19 80 4.2 15 0   3 26 8.7 10 0   0 0    5 Oct 7 NYJ W 35-24 13 56 4.3 9 1   3 8 2.7 6 0   0 0    6 Oct 15 @ ATL W 31-10 8 12 1.5 9 1   2 16 8.0 9 0   0 0    7 Oct 21 SFO W 33-15 7 27 3.9 11 0   2 12 6.0 6 0   0 0    8 Oct 28 @ MIA W 13-10 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    9   bye								  10 Nov 11 DAL L 20-31 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    11 Nov 18 @ DET W 16-10 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    12 Nov 25 MIN L 17-41 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    13 Dec 2 @ CHI W 21-16 24 154 6.4 33 1   2 29 14.5 17 0   2 1    14 Dec 9 @ PHI W 16-13 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    15 Dec 16 WAS L 10-22 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    16 Dec 23 @ BUF W 38-21 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    17 Dec 29 NWE L 35-38 - - - - -   - - - - -   - -    Total 125 602 4.8 44 3   26 179 6.9 17 1   2 1

 

[Big 'N Tasty]

Torain

Torain is a rookie. No one has seen what he could do in the NFL yet.

???So what? His rookie status is what makes him a sleeper and Selvin Young likely a bit overvalued. How does him being a rookie affect his sleeper status? Esp. given Denver's penchant for running through RBs, and the fact that there are at least three rookie RBs expected to compete for starting roles on their squads.

maybe you could reread the OP to answer that.My pick would be Thomas. That offense is going to be very good for quite a while

 

[Burning Sensation]

Marshawn Lynch was nothing special last season; Fred Jackson looked better at times..

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

How does Leon Washington get overlooked like he does..... I just don't get it.

 

[QUEZILLA]

Dunn is being overlooked as well.

 

[Burning Sensation]

RB sleepers in Dynasty leaguesI believe in the philosophy in that if you haven't taken the role of full-time starter by your 2nd/3rd year, you'll probably never get a chance to. An exception would be if you're backing up a stud and you have to wait until your rookie contract ends.With that said, are there any current 2nd/3rd year players that have full-time starter potential?How aboutierre ThomasAhmad BradshawChris TaylorBrandon JacksonFred JacksonDarius WalkerAndre HallChris Perry (exception because of injuries?)

Lorenzo Booker...esp. of you have Westbrook but i like him either way in ppr leagues.Jerome Harrison Looks like he wil be getting more looks behind Lewis and averaged 6.0 YPC last year..kid has a burst and soem game and has good hands out of the backfield. He has learned how to block and protect the passer now and will get involved more this year because of it.Chris Brown...when Ahamn goes down he will get first shot at a great situation in Hous...

I agree with both Booker and Harrison, however, i think Slaton is the guy to have in Houston.