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Rudi Johnson (1 Viewer)
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I've said since before Rudi was traded that people are giving up on him too soon. However with Kevin Smith in town, regardless if he's in the dog house or injured (not sure why he left the game today) he is still the future guy and Detroit will get him enough touches every game. So I think Rudi's value, whether he ran well or not, has a ceiling on it that really only makes him Flex worthy at best. Of course, if Smith is injured then any game Rudi is the only man carrying the rock, he's back up to where he was two years ago (I think) and certainly worthy of an every week start. But this availability I don't think will last long.
Aussie Cowboy
Footballguy
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
According to the stats Rudi became a lead RB today. Don't know what happened to Smith. Any Lions homers with insight (assuming homers would even watch this mess).
lion_crazz
Footballguy
I liked Rudi at the beginning of the season but it is very tough to justify starting any lions player right now, Calvin and Roy included.
Before the games today, I read an article on CBS that stated that CJ is more desirable at this point than TO. What a joke!
I don't know anything about Smith, however. Still digging through some game logs.
Before the games today, I read an article on CBS that stated that CJ is more desirable at this point than TO. What a joke!
I don't know anything about Smith, however. Still digging through some game logs.
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Sweetness_34
Footballguy
For anyone interested in understanding what it will take to get Rudi; I traded for him in a dynasty draft before this week for a 3rd rounder next year. His value may go up now.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
True, that's when he entered the game but when did he do most of his damage?I think he's the best running back in Detroit and could be a decent flex option but I can't tell you I'm sold just yet. There's a lot of turmoil in Detroit, things are going to be shaken up. I doubt the GM of the team finishes the year, who knows if the head coach is next. Kitna has a pretty significant sprained knee and you have Stanton getting healthier as the Lions season is pretty much over in September.Rudi Johnson's probably wondering how the hell did I wind up here. The dude shows up in Detroit and gets his freaken luggage stolen out of the clubhouse and everybody's about to lose their job. LOL, it's kind of funny.
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
I'm surprised this thread is so thin - I too am interested in this situation.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
this from fanball
THE NEWS
Rudi Johnson says he has the Lions playbook down now but isn't sure if he's considered the starter, according to the Detroit Free Press. "It was hard trying to get the playbook down, but I have it now," he said Tuesday. "I couldn't do as much as I wanted until I knew the offense, especially the pass protections. Now I feel like I'm ready to help the team win." Johnson had 131 combined yards in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers. "No one has said anything to me about where I am on the depth chart," Johnson said. "I'm just going to keep practicing hard and trying to do the best I can."
Our View
Those that have both Johnson and Kevin Smith will want to play Rudi, as even if they split the carries, the former Bengal is likely to receive the goal-line work.
THE NEWS
Rudi Johnson says he has the Lions playbook down now but isn't sure if he's considered the starter, according to the Detroit Free Press. "It was hard trying to get the playbook down, but I have it now," he said Tuesday. "I couldn't do as much as I wanted until I knew the offense, especially the pass protections. Now I feel like I'm ready to help the team win." Johnson had 131 combined yards in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers. "No one has said anything to me about where I am on the depth chart," Johnson said. "I'm just going to keep practicing hard and trying to do the best I can."
Our View
Those that have both Johnson and Kevin Smith will want to play Rudi, as even if they split the carries, the former Bengal is likely to receive the goal-line work.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
Nothing happened to him. It was a coaches decision.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Was Smith hurt ? Nope. Was Smith playing awful ? Nope. Is Smith a rookie learning how to run in the NFL ? Yup. and he will do so behind Rudi,a proven vet. Just my opinion.SAN FRANCISCO -- There was no disrespect intended toward the rookie, but Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola said he believes the team has found a weapon in the running game.Rudi Johnson, who was signed as a free agent at the end of training camp, took over for starting running back Kevin Smith late in the first quarter of Detroit's 31-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Johnson stayed in the game and finished with 14 carries for 83 yards and also had three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown.When Raiola was asked if the Lions will now have a strategy of having two running backs and then go with whoever has the hot hand, he said, "No, I don't think so. (Johnson's) a Pro Bowler. Kevin understands, he's not going to go into the tank. I think it'd be good for him to learn from Rudi. They both run hard.''Quarterback Jon Kitna, who played with Johnson when both were with the Cincinnati Bengals, also was impressed."His mental toughness and his competitiveness came out today," Kitna said. "This football team can learn a lot from him today, he forgot about the scoreboard and he played his tail off. That's what we need.''Johnson said he's as healthy as he has been since this time last year, when he suffered a hamstring injury in the third game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks.Johnson said there's no great mystery why the Lions have struggled in each of their first three games."We've just got to start faster. The past three weeks, we've been coming out slow,'' he said. "We have to match the other team's tempo coming out of the gate. We've been doing a decent job trying to fight back, but it's 60 minutes of football.''
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
Thanks for the info!
I own Rudi in one league and Smith in another. I need RBs more in the Rudi league so I guess I hope that Rudi takes the job and runs with it. I would be disappointed in losing out on Smith though as I drafted him as a RB4-5 purely on opportunity--and he played pretty well when given that opportunity...
