Richardson benched? Who starts for the Rams this week? (1 Viewer)

[socrates]

Benny Cunningham at least deserves not to be glossed over here. This backfield is a mess, but if a back steps forward, he could have some value. This piece on Cunningham by FBG's Matt Waldman is worth looking back upon:

http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/12/24/flashes-rb-benny-cunningham-mtsu/

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Fisher can search all he wants, he's not too likely to find a 250 touch guy in that backfield until after next year's draft. And even if a guy or two go down to injury it's pretty likely to unfold with one of Pead / Richardson getting catches and Cunningham / Stacy getting carries. And then there's the line...

 

[Blick]

Why do I have this feeling that in two weeks Richardson will be getting the vast majority of the carries again? It's not like the coaches don't see these guys everyday and know what they're capable of. The bottome line is that none of them are great and the line sucks out loud. They started Richardson because they thought he gave them the best chance to win. They were probably right.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

Why do I have this feeling that in two weeks Richardson will be getting the vast majority of the carries again? It's not like the coaches don't see these guys everyday and know what they're capable of. The bottome line is that none of them are great and the line sucks out loud. They started Richardson because they thought he gave them the best chance to win. They were probably right.

Richardson is not a feature back, he's better used in a COP role. He's completely bombed when given a lot of carries.

 

[Philogelos]

http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/rb.php

ECR (standard)

#34 richardson

#42 pead

#44 stacy

#48 cunningham

ECR (ppr)

#33 richardson

#42 pead

#46 stacy

#49 cunningham

 

[ghostguy123]

Why do I have this feeling that in two weeks Richardson will be getting the vast majority of the carries again? It's not like the coaches don't see these guys everyday and know what they're capable of. The bottome line is that none of them are great and the line sucks out loud. They started Richardson because they thought he gave them the best chance to win. They were probably right.

Richardson is not a feature back, he's better used in a COP role. He's completely bombed when given a lot of carries.

And who on their roster is better suited than he is??

 

[Captain Crunk]

I had to cut bait with Richardson this week when someone dropped Bryce Brown. I would rather take my chances with Brown and if Shady gets injured he should be a very nice addition to my lineup.

 

[The Dude]

http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/rb.php

ECR (standard)

#34 richardson

#42 pead

#44 stacy

#48 cunningham

ECR (ppr)

#33 richardson

#42 pead

#46 stacy

#49 cunningham

It's good information but the reality is they are simply handicapping on how they think it will play out - the reality is they have no idea

 

[groin pains]

When do we expect to hear who starts?

 

[northwoods]

When do we expect to hear who starts?

All 4 of them will probably play Rock, Paper, Scissors to see who starts right before the first series...

 

[RBM]

Why do I have this feeling that in two weeks Richardson will be getting the vast majority of the carries again? It's not like the coaches don't see these guys everyday and know what they're capable of. The bottome line is that none of them are great and the line sucks out loud. They started Richardson because they thought he gave them the best chance to win. They were probably right.

Richardson is not a feature back, he's better used in a COP role. He's completely bombed when given a lot of carries.

And who on their roster is better suited than he is??

How can we answer this? Nobody else has had a chance

 

[rickyg]

Albert Breer just "confirmed that zac Stacy is starting today vs jags.

 

[rickyg]

When are inctives announced?

 

[pollardsvision]

When are inctives announced?

I really hope Cunningham is on that list. I like him, but I'd rather use that roster spot elsewhere for this week.

 

[rickyg]

When are inctives announced?

I really hope Cunningham is on that list. I like him, but I'd rather use that roster spot elsewhere for this week.

Exactly. I picked up Stacy, pead, and Cunningham this week when the news broke about Richardson lol

Whoever of those 3 is inactive I am dropping before kickoff for a preferred pickup

 

[Philogelos]

"NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed Sunday that the Rams will start Zac Stacy at tailback against the Jaguars.

Stacy may lose change-of-pace carries to Daryl Richardson and/or Isaiah Pead, but he's going to get the first opportunity to demonstrate a "hot hand" versus Jacksonville's beatable run defense. The Jaguars are allowing 5.21 yards per carry -- the fourth largest average in football -- and have silver plattered a league-high nine 20-plus-yard running plays. Stacy is a high-ceiling, if admittedly risky flex option in this favorable matchup."

 

[BoltBacker]

Big whiff by FBG

Yeah, I don't know how FBG missed how this has unfolded. It was so obvious.

They all probably have me on ignore when in fact they should be paying me to post at this site. I've been telling people for weeks that the guy to keep an eye on was Cunningham. Not Pead, not Stacy. Cunningham.

How many weeks?

Through 5 games Cunningham has fewer than 3 carries a game and less than 3 yards/carry.