The Contrarian
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Any insight? Homers?
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Rhodes' contract up this year (1 Viewer)
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MLBrandow
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This is a dumb question.
Addai was drafted because they are going to let Rhodes go.
Addai was drafted because they are going to let Rhodes go.
The Contrarian
Footballguy
There are no dumb questions, only dumb posters.wait...
zamboni
Footballguy
Why is it a dumb question?Not all late 1st round RBs are automatically anointed the heir apparent (e.g., Chris Perry). Even Reggie Bush is going to have to play Deuce out of a job.
my man otis
Footballguy
He definitely can be brought back. He knows the system. I'm sure he'll test the waters for a potential starting job somewhere else, but I'm doubting he can get that chance if Addai gets more and more opps to show off his stuff.
If he doesn't get a starting offer, or a sure shot opportunity to start, my guess is that he'll be back, especially if the Colts dont' with the SB again this year. Good team, chance to win a ring, even splitting carries or as a backup.
Where would he go? I don't have any contract info, plus some dynasty guys might be better on top of the potential jobs up for grabs next year.
BTW, Rhodes will be 28 next year.
If he doesn't get a starting offer, or a sure shot opportunity to start, my guess is that he'll be back, especially if the Colts dont' with the SB again this year. Good team, chance to win a ring, even splitting carries or as a backup.
Where would he go? I don't have any contract info, plus some dynasty guys might be better on top of the potential jobs up for grabs next year.
BTW, Rhodes will be 28 next year.
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MLBrandow
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Well, I appologize for lack of tact then.The plan was to bring in a new franchise RB, but one that could be groomed and not have the burden of filling Edge's shoes from Day 1.Rhodes is a solid runner but a terrible blocker and not a great pass-catcher.Welcome Addai, great at both, with the talent to develop into a blue-chip RB in this league.Given a full season, he'll be an all-pro back just like the Colts had hoped for. Lucky for them, he appears to have fully digested the system and is already rearing his head at the full load.Just like when any back is drafted, the plan is usually for them to develop and then replace the incumbent who is in a contract year. The case is no different here.In order for Rhodes to not only be brought back but also threaten to take significant carries from Addai, Addai would need to consistently lay eggs and squander his opportunities.Thus far, he has shown a lot of promise, making Rhodes more than expendable. If he is brought back (big if, since this is likely Dungy's last year and the new staff would owe nothing to him) it is very unlikely he forces a split with Addai, because he is not as good as Addai.Better knowledge of the system, yes. Better running back? Once Addai finishes developing, not by a long shot.Hope this answers your question more fully.The Contrarian said:
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
I think he'll be brought back. He didn't generate much interest from teams last time he was a free agent and resigned with the Colts to back up Edge. The chance of him starting somewhere are slim to none. Makes sense for both. If he can get a decent backup contract why not stay with the system you know. And for the Colts, it's essential to have two capable RBs in the NFL these days.
BoulderBob
Footballguy
Dungy is only giving DR carries because he is a nice guy, if it wasn't his contract year, DR would be on the bench, where he belongs...IF the Colts bring him, it will not be in a starter's role...
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my man otis
Footballguy
Read the blogger today, there's an article about teh split. It's intentional to have addai avoid the rookie wall.
djcolts
Footballguy
I think it depends on two factors:
1. The cost of bring Rhodes back.
2. The development of the other young RB the Colts have, De De Dorsey.
There will be at least 2 backs next year for the Colts that will get a decent number of carries - so whether Rhodes is let go or not - Addai is not going to get an Edge-like workload next year either (Edge got a 90% of the carries workload - Addai won't get that next year).
1. The cost of bring Rhodes back.
2. The development of the other young RB the Colts have, De De Dorsey.
There will be at least 2 backs next year for the Colts that will get a decent number of carries - so whether Rhodes is let go or not - Addai is not going to get an Edge-like workload next year either (Edge got a 90% of the carries workload - Addai won't get that next year).
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Biabreakable
Footballguy
IIRC Rhodes has allready been a free agent and no other team was really interested in him. After seeing what other options were available Rhodes chose to resign with the Colts. Was that this year?
If it was then Rhodes signed a one year deal so he could test the free agent waters again after this season. Other teams have gotten another look at him and maybe one of them will give him a better offer than the Colts will however based on his performance and the lack of interest in him previously I think it is unlikely that another team would offer him a starting position.
If he resigns with the Colts again I think it will be as a backup and I don't think he will have as much action as a COP Rb next year as he has this year. Addai is definitly outplaying him.
If it was then Rhodes signed a one year deal so he could test the free agent waters again after this season. Other teams have gotten another look at him and maybe one of them will give him a better offer than the Colts will however based on his performance and the lack of interest in him previously I think it is unlikely that another team would offer him a starting position.
If he resigns with the Colts again I think it will be as a backup and I don't think he will have as much action as a COP Rb next year as he has this year. Addai is definitly outplaying him.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
I see a similar situation next year with Indy.
Rhodes will sign with Indy as a backup for the reasons listed (SB chance, familiarity with system, no change). No one in the NFL will give Rhodes a starting role, so being backup to an untested rookie in a system he knows is the best scenario, providing the money is similar to other offers.
With the way this season has been going, why would you expect much to change with the RB situation. I believe Addai will get more carries, but they still want another Rb to grind out the hard yardage and give Addai a rest, to keep him fresh.
I just don't see Addai being the workhorse like Edge was, and that means they need another RB, so why not a solid vet who knows your system and plays a good backup role to the young Addai.
Rhodes will sign with Indy as a backup for the reasons listed (SB chance, familiarity with system, no change). No one in the NFL will give Rhodes a starting role, so being backup to an untested rookie in a system he knows is the best scenario, providing the money is similar to other offers.
With the way this season has been going, why would you expect much to change with the RB situation. I believe Addai will get more carries, but they still want another Rb to grind out the hard yardage and give Addai a rest, to keep him fresh.
I just don't see Addai being the workhorse like Edge was, and that means they need another RB, so why not a solid vet who knows your system and plays a good backup role to the young Addai.
zamboni
Footballguy
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I have no disagreement with you about this but I don't think it will be as much of a RBBC next year as it was this year. The Colts wont have a concern about Addai wearing down next year as he will have had time to increase his stamina and be adjusted to playing at the pro level.A normal 70/30 split is what I would expect the distribution of carries to be with Addai getting the majority of the work and depending on how many times the Colts run the ball on a weekly basis.
I think it is getting pretty clear that Addai will be the starter. I doubt Rhodes will command much interest as a starter from other teams. There are other backups with more promise (Turner, Betts) plus other promising rbs come out of college every year.
Rhodes will more than likely re-sign with the Colts as a backup. The next most likely scenario is he'll be a backup somewhere else.
Rhodes will more than likely re-sign with the Colts as a backup. The next most likely scenario is he'll be a backup somewhere else.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I am confused about this also. Why would the Colts get rid of Dungy? Is his contract expired after this season?
Gargoylez
Footballguy
Maybe I was just misinformed, but Rhodes is a good blocker and a decent pass catcher... it was his running that lacked and it has showed this year...RUSH
Joseph Addai 155 789 5.1 21 7
Dominic Rhodes 137 482 3.5 17 3
REC
Joseph Addai 29 234 8.1 21 1
Dominic Rhodes 23 172 7.5 27 0
Thoughts?
djcolts
Footballguy
A 70/30 split next year is what I'd expect.
ExtraPoint
Footballguy
I'm sure Indy would like Rhodes back since he knows the system so well but I think his salary could be better spent. Rhodes' best opportunity for playing time remains in Indy I think. However Indy may want to let him go and bring in another bright prospect who could back up or even compete with Addai or they may even bring in a veteran (one looking for a ring willing to sign affordably). Maybe he'll agree to a cheap contract. However veterans from winning teams are often signed by rivals above their worth. Heck, Burleson got a nice bonus just because Seattle wanted to make a point over the Hutchinson deal.
Steelers4Life
Footballguy
If that's the way it ends up, 70% of the touches could be enough for Addai to be a top 10 RB.Even before this week, 70% of the combined production of Addai and Rhodes was a borderline top 10 RB, and Addai was a lot more effective with his touches than Rhodes was. If it moves closer to 80-20 and Addai continues to play this way, Addai is almost a lock to be a top 10 RB in 2007.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Word.
