Ryan Torain (1 Viewer)

[Jedimaster21]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

 

[Couch Potato]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

You mean after he returns from his 3 months on the shelf with a wrecked elbow? Assuming they don't IR him? Basically, 2008 is a lost season for him. As far as 2009 is concerned, sure, he has potential. But 2009 is a long way off, and S Young and A Hall have a chance this year to show what they can do. Until we see how 2008 turns out with these guys, there's no way to guess what Torain's chances are of getting a shot once healthy.

 

[moderated]

Not much, there are only so many opportunities guys like him get, and this year was his best opportunity to get his shot.

Who knows if he'll ever get another realistic shot at getting any significant carries again. He's a 5th round pick who could possibly be cut before the 09' season if Young/Hall perform this year or if Denver invests in a RB in next years draft.

Basically his injury blew his value to next to nothing, even in dynasties.

 

[Jedimaster21]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

You mean after he returns from his 3 months on the shelf with a wrecked elbow? Assuming they don't IR him? Basically, 2008 is a lost season for him. As far as 2009 is concerned, sure, he has potential. But 2009 is a long way off, and S Young and A Hall have a chance this year to show what they can do. Until we see how 2008 turns out with these guys, there's no way to guess what Torain's chances are of getting a shot once healthy.

I probably should have been more clear with my opening post. I am aware of his injury, and the drop in his value due to this fact allowed me to acquire him. I am wondering what people think about his overall talent level and ability going forward. He could be back for the second half of the season if his elbow heals as planned, but if not does he have long term potential in Denver?

 

[moderated]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

You mean after he returns from his 3 months on the shelf with a wrecked elbow? Assuming they don't IR him? Basically, 2008 is a lost season for him. As far as 2009 is concerned, sure, he has potential. But 2009 is a long way off, and S Young and A Hall have a chance this year to show what they can do. Until we see how 2008 turns out with these guys, there's no way to guess what Torain's chances are of getting a shot once healthy.

I probably should have been more clear with my opening post. I am aware of his injury, and the drop in his value due to this fact allowed me to acquire him. I am wondering what people think about his overall talent level and ability going forward. He could be back for the second half of the season if his elbow heals as planned, but if not does he have long term potential in Denver?

All late round picks are risky gambles, and when they miss out on their first season they are even more of a risk.He could very easily not even be on the Denver roster come 09'.

 

[EBF]

He's not the type of back who can afford to be sidelined for a long time. He's good enough to produce if given an opportunity, but he's probably not good enough to earn opportunities in a crowded situation. Now that he's lost his chance to make an impact this year, his future might be in jeopardy. What happens when they bring in another free agent castoff and draft project next year? Shanny does it every year.

Torain's biggest value was RIGHT NOW. The fact that he no longer has the immediate opportunity is a big blow to his value. He's like Mike Bell if Mike Bell had been hurt during that one season when he actually had some value.

That said, Shanahan seems to keep these guys around and give them a shot to prove themselves. You look at the guys who have been there: Cedric Cobbs, Tatum Bell, Quentin Griffin, Mike Bell, Andre Hall, Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, Selvin Young. One thing they all have in common is that they eventually got an opportunity to start a game or two, even if it didn't last.

I'd consider a late flyer on Torain in a dynasty league, but don't rely on this revolving door. Shanahan will bring in two more projects next year and the year after that and the year after that. The only way Torain will have long term value is if he seizes the opportunity and dominates like Portis or TD. I wouldn't bet on that happening.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

If Torain was drafted by any other team besides Denver, nobody would be talking about him. He is a middling prospect at best and the injury derailed his best chance to do something.

 

[moleculo]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

You mean after he returns from his 3 months on the shelf with a wrecked elbow? Assuming they don't IR him? Basically, 2008 is a lost season for him. As far as 2009 is concerned, sure, he has potential. But 2009 is a long way off, and S Young and A Hall have a chance this year to show what they can do. Until we see how 2008 turns out with these guys, there's no way to guess what Torain's chances are of getting a shot once healthy.

I probably should have been more clear with my opening post. I am aware of his injury, and the drop in his value due to this fact allowed me to acquire him. I am wondering what people think about his overall talent level and ability going forward. He could be back for the second half of the season if his elbow heals as planned, but if not does he have long term potential in Denver?

does any RB have long term potential in Denver?

 

[I Am Rick James]

I think Torain is an interesting prospect. The fact that he got drafted despite his injuries and lack of numbers his final season says something about his talent. Shanahan has said that he thinks Torain has first round ability. In keeper/dynasty leagues, what exactly is this player's value?

You mean after he returns from his 3 months on the shelf with a wrecked elbow? Assuming they don't IR him? Basically, 2008 is a lost season for him. As far as 2009 is concerned, sure, he has potential. But 2009 is a long way off, and S Young and A Hall have a chance this year to show what they can do. Until we see how 2008 turns out with these guys, there's no way to guess what Torain's chances are of getting a shot once healthy.

I probably should have been more clear with my opening post. I am aware of his injury, and the drop in his value due to this fact allowed me to acquire him. I am wondering what people think about his overall talent level and ability going forward. He could be back for the second half of the season if his elbow heals as planned, but if not does he have long term potential in Denver?

does any RB have long term potential in Denver?

Maybe when Shanahanagans is in the soup line.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

We also need to remember how "fragile" Torain has been. He was just coming off of a foot injury.

 

[moderated]

We also need to remember how "fragile" Torain has been. He was just coming off of a foot injury.

The dreaded "LisFranc" to be exact.

 

[Floyd The Barber]

The pending decision to either IR Torain, or not, will determine his value for this year. If they IR him, he obviously has diminished value in dyansty. But if they don't, that signals that Shanahan has plans for him for 2008.

That Shanny compared him to T.D. carries weight with me. Surely enough to hold onto him into 2009 to see how it all plays out.