Reuben Droughns, Are You Ready to Give Up on Him? (1 Viewer)

[NinerK]

Bad play calling, Bad Offensive Line, Bad Running or D) All of the Above. Is it even worth trying to sell him now, because obviously owners will get nothing. Can he attain the 1200 yds we've become accustomed to? There were talks this preseason how he would be the "toast of Jim Brown's town" and he rushes for 27 yds on 11 carries against the mighty saints! Also, he was out on most 3rd downs in favor of two rookies. Couple all that with games against Cinci and the Ravens and it looks like the near future is not too bright.

This isn't DIRECTLY related however; Trent Dilfer has had some interesting commetns out here in NinerLand when asked aobut CLE. He was asked about how he bacame a Niner and if he regretted leaving CLE. He said in a nutshell: "It came to the point where I wasn't on the same page with their offenseive philosophy; I felt the system could have been tweaked to better utilize the talent and that just wasn't going to happen; I feel that if the QB and OC are not on the same page and going in the same direction then it's best to move on." Take it for what it's worth; I'll surf around and try to find the interview. Will post link if able....

 

[Aaronstory]

The title of this thread is hilarious.

If Droughns isn't the classic example for 'buy low', I don't know what is.

 

[SSOG]

I think the point about over-reacting is a valid one. However, I'd be reluctant to use analogies featuring LT, Jackson or even Jones since in my opinion all of them (definitely the first two) are vastly superior to Droughns in terms of talent. I think it's fair to be disappointed and perhaps a little concerned about Droughns given what we saw in Week 1 but I would like to see how he does when given more consistent carries before forming more of a final opinion about whether I am going to change my expectations for him for this season. I hope that happens this week.

Alright, well then what RBs WOULD you be comfortable comparing Reuben Droughns to? How about Eddie George? His first career game was 20/51/0. He wound up as the #8 overall RB that season. Over the next 6 years, he'd put up beauties like 15/11/0, 14/25/0, 15/30/0, 15/26/1, 20/55/0, 8/32/1, 19/55/0, 8/32/0 (all of those were in one season), 17/37/1, 12/28/0, 18/49/0, 13/26/0, 26/51/0, 10/13/0, 15/26/0, 11/23/0, 21/50/0, 11/26/1, and 10/26/0. He'd only finish outside of the top 12 once during that 7 year span.Is Eddie George even too talented? How about Olandis Gary? The season he was the man for Denver, he had games of 20/64/0, 26/65/0, and 18/38/0 (total = 2.61 ypc), and that was just over 12 games (i.e. those represented 25% of his games that year). And yet Gary still finished as the #14 RB (and #35 overall player, according to VBD) that season, despite only appearing in 12 games.

The point is that EVERYONE puts up stinkers... it's just that when those stinkers come in week 1, people lose all common sense and overreact like you wouldn't believe.

Take a deep breath, people. Breathe in. Breathe out.

I'm well aware that everyone puts up stinkers. Please go back and re-read my initial post where I said I am not about to give up on any player on my roster after one week. In fact, I've been trying to shine a positive light on Droughns throughout this thread. I merely don't believe an analogy comparing him to an elite RB like LT or a potentially elite RB like Jackson is fitting since the talent level is so considerably different.With regard to George, I wouldn't say he was an average talent. I think there is some legitimate debate as to how good he really was but I would say he was a more talented RB than Droughns. I think Droughns is a slightly-above average talent RB who did benefit last season from being so heavily involved in the offense. If that remains the case in 2006 I believe he will be no worse than a strong RB3 option with Top 20 potential (which is where he finished last season). We'll see how things transpire but as a Droughns owner I'm obviously hoping for the best.

I wasn't really directing those comparisons to you, because I know you aren't overreacting, I was just taking your comments and trying to address them before someone else picked them up and ran with them.As for Eddie George... I think he's possibly the most overrated football player in the history of the game, but that's a discussion for another day.

 

[amnesiac]

As for Eddie George... I think he's possibly the most overrated football player in the history of the game, but that's a discussion for another day.

including the college years?

 

[Materdei]

The fact of the matter is Droughns can't go much lower barring injury or the bench. I think this is a "cross your fingers" and tough it out.

 

[Da Guru]

I don`t have Ruben, but if you give up on anybody after one week you are crazy!

Ruben had 2 carries in the first half..Romeo does not know how to run a offense..he is a D guy.

 

[a_f13nd]

I don`t have Ruben, but if you give up on anybody after one week you are crazy!Ruben had 2 carries in the first half..Romeo does not know how to run a offense..he is a D guy.

Do you think they will spend more than 10 seconds coming to the conclusion that running their feature back more will keep them in games...?