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Ryan Torain DEBUTING TODAY spelling Pits... (1 Viewer)
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NCPanthersFan
Footballguy
Where I can afford a loss I am rolling the bones non-ppr over the likes of Hightower, Edge A. Bryant and A. Gonzales.
@ Home, little depth in the denver backfield, Cutler pinkie (problem?) and against MIA. I like it.
@ Home, little depth in the denver backfield, Cutler pinkie (problem?) and against MIA. I like it.
In a PPR league I had two spots to fill between a banged up Mcghaee, Cedric Benson, Torain and A. Gonzalez. I ultimately decided Torain was my last option so he's not starting. For once I hope I'm wrong and Torain lights it up and becomes a fixture in my lineup going forward.
packersfan
Footballguy
I'm going with Faulk over him this week. Hoping he does well so I can start him Thursday night against the Browns.
omally
Footballguy
Over Hightower? Why?
Gbagzz
Footballguy
I almost feel like Shanny is the most anxious to get production out of him which is what excites me. He wants to show the league his next big find.
It's probably the safe bet to "wait and see" then again there is the genuis factor. You know the genuis factor. Starting Torain. He blows up. He's a catalyst in your victory. You get to talk smack to your league all week letting everyone know how much of a genuis you are.
It's probably the safe bet to "wait and see" then again there is the genuis factor. You know the genuis factor. Starting Torain. He blows up. He's a catalyst in your victory. You get to talk smack to your league all week letting everyone know how much of a genuis you are.
SleeperPix
Footballguy
Have to start him or M.Bennett.....
Islanders rule
Footballguy
I would start Bennett against the woeful Chiefs run D
mr. furley
Footballguy
3 carries for 1 yard with 12 minutes to go in the game 
T.A.
Footballguy
Shanny said he would prefer to not use him much and let him heal as much as possible.3 carries for 1 yard with 12 minutes to go in the game
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Sheriff66
Footballguy
Moe Green
Footballguy
How'd that work out for everybody?Islanders rule said:
War Eagle
Footballguy
Ummmm, I don't think this game says anything about Torain. It says more about how bad the Denver Def is and how Shanahan is more interested in letting Cutler sling INTs!
Das Boot
Footballguy
Torain's career ended today?
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packersfan
Footballguy
Two important items you're overlooking:1. Shanahan didn't want to play Torain. He admitted he wanted to give him another week of practice time but all the injuries at RB left him with no choice this week.2. The Dolphins have a good run defense. It was way too risky in my opinion to start Torain this week given these two factors. The fact he didn't do well isn't really a surprise when you take them into consideration. It also doesn't automatically mean Torain will stink the rest of the year. Maybe he will but I don't think today's game is proof of anything as far as he's concerned.
War Eagle
Footballguy
glumpy
breeze
Woulda been nice to at least get some positive though--from either one--to see if Shanahan might go with a primary back.Helps Torain too in that Pittman ran for an amazing 4 yards on 7 carries. HAHA
packersfan
Footballguy
Where it gets interesting for Torain is this coming Thursday against the Browns. It's a short week and Pittman didn't do well today. Will that lead Shanahan to give Torain a shot against a Cleveland run defense that was torn to shreds today? Or will it be the status quo? I think Torain owners who want to utilize him as a flex will have a tough decision this week.
Oof!
Footballguy
Stop it. This shouldn't be a tough decision for anyone by now. If it is, it's probably time to find a new hobby.
packersfan
Footballguy
Huh?
Oof!
Footballguy
I like this part: "I think Torain owners who want to utilize him as a flex will have a tough decision this week." That had me rolling.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
I was watching a few games but I coulda swore he broke a sweet run that was called back by a penalty. Whoever it was made some moves I havn't sen for a while out of a denver RB.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
I did this, benching torrain L washington and Rashied Davis (Islanders rule said:
) But I thought the K O would get eaten alive by the Buccs D and then run all the second half.
packersfan
Footballguy
Glad you're amused. Not sure what you think is so funny. The point is the Broncos could have great success running the ball Thursday night against the Browns. So if you are an owner who wants to use Torain as a flex starter in that game, you will have a tough decision to make. It's a great matchup and Pittman didn't show much this week but is he healthy enough to get enough carries to merit possible flex status?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Honestly 2. is prolly more important. The Phins shut down all backs really. I'll be more interested in seeing how he plays next week. And if that was him on that run I describe above.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
I'd actually consider him at flex, but would hope I have something better. between byes and a looming M jones suspension I may end up doing this.
packersfan
Footballguy
At this point I'm leaning against it despite the incredibly tempting matchup. We'll see if we hear anything this week saying Torain's role will expand. If we get another report from Schefter saying Torain will split carries with Pittman I probably will roll the dice with him as my RB3. I don't see the Browns shutting down Denver's running game the way the Dolphins did today.
Oof!
Footballguy
Schefter? The one that told us all that Michael Bennett was starting today? I'm sorry, but if he doesn't know wtf is going on in Tampa, he certainly won't know what the hell is going on in Shanny's head in Denver.
packersfan
Footballguy
Schefter's one of the best beat writers in the game today. He's also a former Broncos beat writer. He's very clued in to what's going on in Denver. He isn't going to get every report right - nobody could - but he's money when it comes to reporting on the Broncos.
fffffttt:
Buffaloes
Footballguy
Do you know how he got his gig at NFL Net? He was probably the only writer who has been able to get insight form Shanahan. He leaked the Portis-Champ trade days before it happened...at a time when no one else had the info.
Oof!
Footballguy
Former beat writer =! money when it comes to reporting on the current Broncos.
Oof!
Footballguy
Welcome to 2008, guy. :(
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packersfan
Footballguy
Nobody's forcing you to listen to the info Schefter provides about the Broncos. But when he reports something about that team I listen because he's been on the mark a large number of times in the past. If you choose to ignore his info, that's your right.
Buffaloes
Footballguy
So you think he has ceased communications with the Broncos organization, guy?Welcome to 2008, guy.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Just put this Oof! clown (Joined: 21-October 08) on ignore and don't waste your time responding to him. He's just here to be a troll.
Oof!
Footballguy
Another Torain fan. Great.
FavreCo
Footballguy
Ryan Torain fools gold.Oof!
Oof!
Footballguy
Honey, here's a cubic zirconium ring. Will you marry me?Ryan Torain fools gold.Oof!
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
early word is that he could start on thu as Pittman is banged up bad
packersfan
Footballguy
Good info Cecil. 
