Ronnie Brown (1 Viewer)

[Pyro boy]

Have any of you fanboys out there heard if he will get more touches or a bigger share of the workload this week? I know he is in timeshare so to speak, but he really wasn't allowed to be a factor last week. Has anyone heard if they will continue to give him a smaller share of the load this week?

 

[jacobo_moses]

I'm a Ronnie brown owner also so I'm curious as well.

 

[qimqam]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.

He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.

I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

 

[Tanner9919]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

 

[ChuckLiddell]

Armondo Salguero is a blogger for the Miami Herald. He criticized the playcalling, and made a case for why the Fins should use their studs instead of spreading it out so much and "taking what the defense gives them". Henning, the OC responded to the criticism saying that he intends to stay the course, and that (I am paraphrasing) the wealth will be shared in the offense with no "star" getting a weekly featured role.

I have been as big of a Ronnie nuthugger as there ius on this board, and I am now officially concerned. I think he will have some nice weeks, but I have lost any hope of him being a reliable studly contributor to my fantasy team, or my real team. Never know what is just coachspeak, but it sounded from what I read very much like Ronnie is going to be very inconsistent if they stick with the plan to take what the defense gives them. I dont think terams are going to give them a lot of running room with the absense oif any true threat to pass to. If Miami wants to push their will on other teams, Ronnie will be great. If they take what they get, he will be inconsistent IMO.

 

[simmonjm]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

Indy is not in the bottom of the league when it comes to rush defense. Their first game against the Jags (a smashmouth run first team) and they only yielded 114 yards rushing and 12 points. You may want to rethink your original statement. Ronnie Brown owners have been waiting for a bounce back game ever since he scored 4 tds vs the patriots last year and they will continue to wait. I say trade Ronnie Brown will he still may have value.

 

[Rovers]

I was going to repond, but alas, this is a thread for "fanboys", and as far as I know, I do not qualify as such.

 

[joetrow]

Bob Sanders is out for the Colts, so Ronnie Brown is in for me. MJD averaged 4.6 ypc last week vs the Colts, without Bob Sanders they dont have a great run defense. Whether he gets more carries or not this week is hard to predict, but I expect about 20 touches total and agiants Colts i think that will be good for 100 yrd and 1 td.

 

[Knobs]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

Other big name rb's and their percentages:

Forte: 93%

Barber: 60%

Grant: 62%

Turner: 65%

Jacobs: 67%

Portis: 51%

Interestingly, it seems he IS 'the guy' in Miami, and the Dolphins simply didn't have enough snaps.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

I'm with you. Thought Miami was a little overrated going into the season (partially due to an unsustainably low turnover rate last year) but now everyone wants to jump off a bridge after one road game where they gave the ball away in bunches. I'm starting Brown and probably betting Mia ATS to boot if it gets up to 3.5.

 

[UnknownCoach]

Bob Sanders is out for the Colts, so Ronnie Brown is in for me. MJD averaged 4.6 ypc last week vs the Colts, without Bob Sanders they dont have a great run defense. Whether he gets more carries or not this week is hard to predict, but I expect about 20 touches total and agiants Colts i think that will be good for 100 yrd and 1 td.

MJD has a great history against the Colts. Brown is a totally different back. Still, I'm starting Brown this week because I believe Miami wants to keep Peyton off the field as much as possible... and they are at home.

 

[loose circuits]

Colts have injuries at WR & TE (Gonzo, both back-ups (santi & robinson [q]) which may limit what they can do on offense as far as different personnel packages. Good chance Dolphins can keep it close. That's what it comes down to IMO. IIf they don't, Ronnie isn't gonna get his because the carries just aren't there.

I'm starting him over K Smith & Mike Bell while hoping for the best

 

[Pyro boy]

I started this thread and I am not jumping off the bridge, just asking a question about whether or not last week was an aberration or lack of time of the offense being on the field, or the plan for all year long. Also I was asking for anyone who knew information about the RB plan in MIA. So thanks for everyone who is offering up what they know, and those with their opinion is appreciated too.

I'm in a PPR league and am thinking about starting Chester Taylor over Brown this week. Am I crazy?

 

[qimqam]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

You had me going right up to the 25-30 carries. Ronnie brown hasn't had 25 carries since 2006 and he has never had 30 carries.

 

[sterjs]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

It's hard to get too excited about this. I wonder if this is an artifact of the fins using him as a blocker on passing downs or something. I think Brown's workload will be similar to 2008 as long as Ricky Williams is healthy.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

It's hard to get too excited about this. I wonder if this is an artifact of the fins using him as a blocker on passing downs or something. I think Brown's workload will be similar to 2008 as long as Ricky Williams is healthy.

Well there's not doing cartwheels over it, and then there's hitting the panic button eg benching him for Micahel Bush.

 

[Northbound Train]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

I see the same thing....maybe I've got blinders on cause I have him in 3 of 5 leagues but I really think this is the team/game for him to get untrack

 

[qimqam]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

It's hard to get too excited about this. I wonder if this is an artifact of the fins using him as a blocker on passing downs or something. I think Brown's workload will be similar to 2008 as long as Ricky Williams is healthy.

Well there's not doing cartwheels over it, and then there's hitting the panic button eg benching him for Micahel Bush.

That would've worked out well last week ... This week Bush plays KC, he had 90 yds and a TD against them last year last year

 

[az_prof]

I started this thread and I am not jumping off the bridge, just asking a question about whether or not last week was an aberration or lack of time of the offense being on the field, or the plan for all year long. Also I was asking for anyone who knew information about the RB plan in MIA. So thanks for everyone who is offering up what they know, and those with their opinion is appreciated too.I'm in a PPR league and am thinking about starting Chester Taylor over Brown this week. Am I crazy?

Yes. You are crazy. I watched the Viking game and the relegation of Chester to second back duties has never been more clear. Plus, I agree with those who say that Miami's offense will get more snaps and that the problem wasn't so much Brown.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

It's hard to get too excited about this. I wonder if this is an artifact of the fins using him as a blocker on passing downs or something. I think Brown's workload will be similar to 2008 as long as Ricky Williams is healthy.

Well there's not doing cartwheels over it, and then there's hitting the panic button eg benching him for Micahel Bush.

That would've worked out well last week ... This week Bush plays KC, he had 90 yds and a TD against them last year last year

OK, Stuckey over AJ would've worked out well too.

 

[UnknownCoach]

I started this thread and I am not jumping off the bridge, just asking a question about whether or not last week was an aberration or lack of time of the offense being on the field, or the plan for all year long. Also I was asking for anyone who knew information about the RB plan in MIA. So thanks for everyone who is offering up what they know, and those with their opinion is appreciated too.I'm in a PPR league and am thinking about starting Chester Taylor over Brown this week. Am I crazy?

Chester is a great PPR start this week. In theory, Favre should do better and Minnesotta should demolish Detroit. As long as that happens, Chester should get extra work against a soft D. However they are playing in Detroit so it could be closer than expected.

 

[qimqam]

Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.

It's hard to get too excited about this. I wonder if this is an artifact of the fins using him as a blocker on passing downs or something. I think Brown's workload will be similar to 2008 as long as Ricky Williams is healthy.

Well there's not doing cartwheels over it, and then there's hitting the panic button eg benching him for Micahel Bush.

That would've worked out well last week ... This week Bush plays KC, he had 90 yds and a TD against them last year last year

OK, Stuckey over AJ would've worked out well too.

Yeah it would've ... but you're kinda getting off topic.

 

[War Eagle]

Not giving Ronnie 20 CARRIES a game is a huge mistake on the part of Miami!!!

I remember when Cam Cameron tried to deny Ronnie as the workhorse. Ronnie proved that idiot wrong.

 

[dmac37]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld:

Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense.

"There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown.

Source: Palm Beach Post

 

[az_prof]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Thanks for the post but I find this kind of information from coaches very unreliable. What he said is the politically correct thing to say and it may throw the competition off--is he going to give a blue print for how he plans to use his backs before a game? I don't think so.

 

[gregjcross]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Thanks for the post but I find this kind of information from coaches very unreliable. What he said is the politically correct thing to say and it may throw the competition off--is he going to give a blue print for how he plans to use his backs before a game? I don't think so.

Unfortunately though the Dolphins have spread it around since the day Sparano arrived. While I am also against taking coach-speak at face value history says it might be just what it is.

 

[dmac37]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Thanks for the post but I find this kind of information from coaches very unreliable. What he said is the politically correct thing to say and it may throw the competition off--is he going to give a blue print for how he plans to use his backs before a game? I don't think so.

But this is the pattern we have already seen last year and more importantly week one this year, I wish it wasn't true.

 

[War Eagle]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Just wait til they go 0-5 to start the season. We'll hear something different after their bye.

 

[az_prof]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Thanks for the post but I find this kind of information from coaches very unreliable. What he said is the politically correct thing to say and it may throw the competition off--is he going to give a blue print for how he plans to use his backs before a game? I don't think so.

But this is the pattern we have already seen last year and more importantly week one this year, I wish it wasn't true.

Edit: Knox above is the one who posted this information, which I find more interesting than Sparano's quote."Ronnie was on the field for 71% of the time.Other big name rb's and their percentages:Forte: 93%Barber: 60%Grant: 62%Turner: 65%Jacobs: 67%Portis: 51%Interestingly, it seems he IS 'the guy' in Miami, and the Dolphins simply didn't have enough snaps. "It wasn't the pattern we saw throughout preseason. Last season I discount because Brown was still in recovery and it was amazing he played as much as he did to be honest. I saw a statistic about week 1 that shows that Brown was out there a ton--but the team just didn't have many offensive snaps because they were not successful. So I am not sure how reflective week 1 will be for the season."This is a great post by Knox and it gives me some reason to think that week 1 results were not representative of how much Brown will be used.

 

[dmac37]

This is not a good sign- from Rotoworld: Ronnie Brown-RB-Dolphins Sep. 19 - 9:58 pm et Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he plans on continuing to spread the workload on offense. "There is no real star in this bunch of guys," Sparano said. "It has kind of been done by committee here." Ronnie Brown's value is severly hurt by the fact the Dolphins don't see him as a clear feature back. Ricky Williams will continue to at least spell Brown. Source: Palm Beach Post

Thanks for the post but I find this kind of information from coaches very unreliable. What he said is the politically correct thing to say and it may throw the competition off--is he going to give a blue print for how he plans to use his backs before a game? I don't think so.

But this is the pattern we have already seen last year and more importantly week one this year, I wish it wasn't true.

It wasn't the pattern we saw throughout preseason. Last season I discount because Brown was still in recovery and it was amazing he played as much as he did to be honest. I saw a statistic about week 1 that shows that Brown was out there a ton--but the team just didn't have many offensive snaps because they were not successful. So I am not sure how reflective week 1 will be for the season.

I hope your right but as a Brown owner I'm very concerned. We need Tayna Harding to take care of Ricky

 

[OU#1]

Rolling with Brown as my flex over K Smith, Cotchery, Bush, Ben Watson, and Avery.

I was torn between Smith, Brown, and Cotch and finally decided to play Brown since hes got the MNF timeslot. Having Smith in there put all my players at 1PM Sunday game times and I like to have something to cheer for on MNF. According to Dodds/Bloom there's about a 2-3 point drop off from Cotch/Smith to Brown. Let's hope I don't lose by 2-3 points!

Anybody else playing him ONLY because of the MNF timeslot?

I don't know why but I always like to have "something" left incase I need a prayer on Monday Night. All of my opponents players will be done after the afternoon Sunday games.

 

[hostile]

Well, if this gives anyone an idea of perceived value for Ronnie, In one keeper league I offered him up in a trade for Portis. I offered Ronnie/Roddy White and get Portis/Cotch. It was rejected and countered with I give M Bell/Roddy instead...

Looking at hist 2008 stat line, he was wildly inconsistent then too, with only 3 100+ yd games, scoring 6TDs in those games out of his 10 total. As we all know, 4 of those came against NE.

I think you're in for a long year if he's your RB1... :(

 

[Gators]

bump

 

[Eviloutsider]

Final numbers will be good but like others have sad, he will be inconsistent. Williams is also getting more looks than I thought he would.

 

[joetrow]

Well, if this gives anyone an idea of perceived value for Ronnie, In one keeper league I offered him up in a trade for Portis. I offered Ronnie/Roddy White and get Portis/Cotch. It was rejected and countered with I give M Bell/Roddy instead... Looking at hist 2008 stat line, he was wildly inconsistent then too, with only 3 100+ yd games, scoring 6TDs in those games out of his 10 total. As we all know, 4 of those came against NE.I think you're in for a long year if he's your RB1... :(

Did you give him a hug when you accepted the trade??

 

[Cabby]

Thoughts on Ronnie Brown going forward. There was a lot of hype around him prior to the start of the season and he disappointed for the first game. I have Brown in two leagues and was considering trying to sell high if he had a huge game against Indy. I agree with others that his production may be inconsistent...

 

[Johnny Ice]

Thoughts on Ronnie Brown going forward. There was a lot of hype around him prior to the start of the season and he disappointed for the first two games. I have Brown in two leagues and was considering trying to sell high if he had a huge game against Indy. I agree with others that his production may be inconsistent...

This is week 2, the entire team had a bad game week 1 and he suffered. He's showing tonight he can still get the job done.

 

[az_prof]

I love Brown. He is the best player they have in the Wildcat and the Wildcat is the essential formation--everything else is predicated on it working. So, I wouldn't sell.

 

[Matt Waldman]

I think it is now time to say a little something in regards to Ronnie Brown's fantasy prospects:

(Just a little) patience is a virtue

 

[Bills_Fan11]

Tempting to say I told you so - and he's singlehandily keeping me in a game - but I'm pretty sure the Colts defense sucks sans Sanders.

 

[Project Mayhem]

Benched him for Fred Jackson this week, would have won easily if I had started Ronnie. It won't happen again.

 

[thehornet]

Ronnie Brown Owner here as well. Have him in 2 Leagues and so far I am regretting picking him.He sucked week 1 and now I am debating wether I should start guys like Cadillac, Mike Bush, or even Knowshon over him.I just really have a bad feeling after week 1

Indy has perhaps the worst rush defense this side of ,let's see now, Rams, Chiefs, Lions...that's about it.this is a must game for Miami, expect ball control power running game from the Fish, 25-30 carries for Brownand well over 100 rushing yards as he carves that weak Colts rush defense to bits.don't be fooled by week 1, this is going to be Ronnie's bounce back game

Indy is not in the bottom of the league when it comes to rush defense. Their first game against the Jags (a smashmouth run first team) and they only yielded 114 yards rushing and 12 points. You may want to rethink your original statement. Ronnie Brown owners have been waiting for a bounce back game ever since he scored 4 tds vs the patriots last year and they will continue to wait. I say trade Ronnie Brown will he still may have value.

TANNER- Nice call, man!

 

[joetrow]

week 3 vs Chargers, if your selling id sell after that game 139 rushing yards a game allowed

 

[jacobo_moses]

Do you like Ronnie Brown RB or Ray Rice going forward? PPR League. I was going to start Ronnie Brown instead of Forte this week. MAN AM I KICKING MYself. I may still win in both these leagues but I think ROnnie Brown might be a legitamate #2 RB don't you guys think?

 

[NeverEnough]

Do you like Ronnie Brown RB or Ray Rice going forward? PPR League. I was going to start Ronnie Brown instead of Forte this week. MAN AM I KICKING MYself. I may still win in both these leagues but I think ROnnie Brown might be a legitamate #2 RB don't you guys think?

RB 1 #s in this game

 

[jacobo_moses]

Yeah I know. I'm going to win in one of my leagues I benched Ronnie Brown. But in my other league. I am going to lose by .5 point because Dwight Freeney tackled Ronnie Brown. The owner I am going against has Dwight Freeney. So MAN if I would've started Ronnie instead of Matt Forte I would clearly won. ARGH. This is maddening.