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I did the first time they played, sat him for Moreno. I wont be doing that again. I'm riding with Ronnie and Deangelo every week, screw it.
I don't think I'll ever understand this logic... "If you take away that 95 TD scamper, then..."I'm sure if you took away the TD's for all the RB's this year, a lot of them would only have an average season. MIA has one of the leagues best rushing attack right now... just keep pluggin Ronnie in and reap the benefits of your 4th or later rounder performing like a 1st or 2nd.
If it wasn't for his TDs, he'd still be a stud, because he's also in the top 10 in yards from scrimmage per game.Edit: unless you meant eliminate Ronnie's TDs but let everyone else keep theirs. Which is just stupid. "Hey, if you eliminate all fantasy points that Ronnie has scored this year, he hasn't scored any fantasy points!"It's not like he's Willis McGahee. He's getting his in every way.
Hell, I worry about EVERYONE I start each week in all my leagues, AJ, brees, AP you name it.
Anyone's capable of not producing on a given week, but if you're worried about him, then you'd be worried about 90 percent of the league.We're going to have to live with Ricky Williams getting his at times and the Jets can be kind of stingy, even though Brown did fine last time they played but it's not like I can sit Ronnie Brown. The good thing is the Jets/Miami should be a hard fought game. When you have games like that, a lot of times that keeps the running back right in the thick of things all game long. Hopefully Brown will be the guy who goes off this week........a 20 yard TD pass on top of his rushing wouldn't be a bad thing either out of the wildcat.
Even if he gets held out of the end zone, he's gone for 115+ combined yards in 3 of his last 6 games (and in another game he had 88 rushing/receiving... and 21 more passing). If Ronnie fails to score a TD, he'll still likely get his. If Addai doesn't score a TD, though... since his amazing 100 rushing/100 receiving game in week 8 of 2007, Addai has eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage 3 times. In 26 games. So 3 (and a half) 100 yard games in his last 6 for Ronnie, or 3 100 yard games in his last 26 for Addai... which inspires more confidence?And besides, who do you think is more likely to get held out of the end zone this week? Ronnie Brown, or Joseph Addai?Addai gets the nod this week for me. Ronnie has to be kept out of the endzone one of these weeks, right?? It just feels like this is the week.
You bring up outstanding facts. Brown is a better RB, no question. But, I know I can't be the only Brown owner who feels like the gravy train is going to tip over at any moment. Addai is in a great situation with a team that scores 4 TD's every week and the carries should be all his this week. It's a difficult call to make. Having a strong team, I feel like Addai is safer than Brown. I'm just looking for a guaranteed 10-14 pts out of my RB2 position. I know I will be kicking myself, come Sunday evening. But, lets not turn this into a WDIS thread. Hijack over!Even if he gets held out of the end zone, he's gone for 115+ combined yards in 3 of his last 6 games (and in another game he had 88 rushing/receiving... and 21 more passing). If Ronnie fails to score a TD, he'll still likely get his. If Addai doesn't score a TD, though... since his amazing 100 rushing/100 receiving game in week 8 of 2007, Addai has eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage 3 times. In 26 games. So 3 (and a half) 100 yard games in his last 6 for Ronnie, or 3 100 yard games in his last 26 for Addai... which inspires more confidence?And besides, who do you think is more likely to get held out of the end zone this week? Ronnie Brown, or Joseph Addai?Addai gets the nod this week for me. Ronnie has to be kept out of the endzone one of these weeks, right?? It just feels like this is the week.
I think there's a big difference between asking who to start and stating who you're starting, especially when you bring reasons to the party. Mentioning names of guys you're starting over someone is a great way to kick off a discussion of what that player may or may not do this week, and your reasons are solid enough... I just couldn't see myself benching Brown. He's a guy whose talent I've always loved, a guy who has dominated the league before (he was the #1 fantasy RB when he got lost for the season in 2007), a guy who is dominating the league right now (4th in PPG in FBGs scoring), and a guy who has already dominated this week's opponent (an opponent whose run defense is currently reeling, to boot). I don't think I could sit Brown for anyone other than Peterson or MJD. I had a hard enough time sitting him for the bye.
I agree SSOG, but many around the pool seem touchy when you talk about your own team at all. I would just say, Brown will likely run, catch and throw a TD pass this week, on my bench. So, keep him in your lineup! I think the Ricky Williams performance is scaring some people (myself included). Right now, Ronnie is #5 scoring RB in my format and Williams is #8. Also, what is going to happen if Miami gets behind by a couple TD's? They seem to have always gotten off to fast starts in their games this year. They also havent played in any weather yet this year.
i can't figure out if i want brown or thomas jones today in my lineup.
I think you missed my point - Ronnie has been pretty hit and miss - 3 games with 2 TDs each (obviously which I love) and 3 games where he's been pretty average - games with one or no TDs and less than 50 yards . I'd prefer a guy who is getting 75 - 100 and a touch each week - for consistency. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I own Brown - I just worry that it will be one of "those" weeks each time I start him.oh and I've never sat him down - I just take the good with the "average"
I'm not really sure what you would like out of your running backs.
that's a legitimately tough call. nonetheless i doubt many ronnie owners have this wonderful dilemma
Ronnie Brown has failed to score in 2 of his 7 games. In one of those two games, he still put up 115 yards from scrimmage. He's only been held below 10 points once this year- way back in week 1. That's the exact same number of sub-10 point games as Adrian Peterson. It's one fewer sub-10 game than MJD (who also threw in a 10.0 point game for good measure). It's the same number of sub-10 point games as Cedric Benson. It's the same number of sub-10 point games as Ray Rice. If you create a different threshold, you'll see similar results.I agree with you on one thing- I'd love to have an RB more consistent than Ronnie Brown so far. It'd be awesome if I had an RB who never rushed for less than 75 yards and was never held without a score. Unfortunately, such an RB doesn't exist, so I'll just have to keep on starting Ronnie, instead.
I do have no dougt Brown is a better back than Addai. If you look at this week Addai has much more going for him than Brown. Addai is at home and Ronnie is on the road.Addai has much better offense which opens up running gameAddai also has Manning dumping off to him. Henne has not done that to this point.Addai is not sharing and Brown is.Rex Ryan is going to do whatever it takes to stop Brown and the running game. He will not be embarrased again.All I'm saying I would have no problem sitting Brown for Addai this weekend.
LOL... Ryan was "embarrassed by Brown? Henne won that game. Addai often gets lost in the passing game, Brown won't. Do you really think being at home or away is a factor for RB's? Brown can also pass the ball. Brown is more likely to get a TD. Brown scores over 20 points when he gets 20 or more carries. Brown will get 20+ carries tomorrow.
Sonofa...Never thought I'd find something you said that I agreed with wholeheartedly.I did the first time they played, sat him for Moreno. I wont be doing that again. I'm riding with Ronnie and Deangelo every week, screw it.
Yes , Ryan was embarrased by the way the Dolphins ran all over the Jets and they were going to do whatever it took to stop Miami's running game today. As you can see they did. Thats all I was saying. I hardly thought it was laughable to sit Brown today. Glad I did and played Addai.
Good call...I was going back and forth on Brown vs. Lynch all week. Saw this thread and and it convinced me to go with Brown, though I shared your concerns about Ryan/Jets being embarassed and not letting it happen again. But really, my concerns with Brown have more to do with Williams getting WAY too many touches for my liking. When they rush 35+ times it's acceptable, but when they only rush 20 times (as they did today) it's a HUGE problem.
more than 11 carries for 27 yards...
